LOCATION: HOKAGE OFFICE
TIME: TWO DAYS AFTER THE BATTLE
After the match, Benimaru was immediately administered into the hospital. But the nurses assigned to him were quickly relieved
Because Benimaru's body had healed itself of all its injuries, without any medical attention.
A fact which shocked Hiruzen meanwhile Chandler bore an amused smirk
"You surprised old man?" Chandler mocked him
'Although I expected his powers to develop eventually, I didn't think it would be this soon' Chandler thought
"It's not funny" Hiruzen responded with a straight face "Wounds like that should've killed him if left unattended but yet he healed them all naturally. This isn't normal" Hiruzen said seriously
Chandler simply laughed
"You may be right" he affirmed "But at the end of the day, there's nothing you can do about it, unless you have some ingenious plan im not aware of" Chandler said sarcastically
"Chandler" Hiruzen said dangerously "You are walking on thin ice right now" Hiruzen warned him "If you don't wish to have problems in this village then you will answer my questions" He tried to threaten him
Chandler, again simply laughed him off
"And what kind of problems do you speak of, Oh great Hokage-sama" He insulted and bowed in mock reverence
In an Instant, Hiruzen was stripped of his Hokage robes. Now adorned in Battle armor, he pinned Chandler to the wall
A kunai at his neck, close enough to draw blood
As much as I wish not to do this, it may be my only way to get answers Hiruzen thought resolutely
"Are you sure you wish to take this action Hokage-sama" Chandler said not resisting against Hiruzen "Because if you do it may have irreparable consequences" He started releasing his chakra, dark and slimy, thick and poisonous
Instinctively, Hiruzen jumped back
"Running away now are we?" Chandler mocked "You know just as well as I do that I don't give a damn about your Hokage status" he said, flashing a devilish grin
"But out of my respect for you, I'll answer your questions"
Chandler took a seat, as did Hiruzen
"So what would you like to know?"
"What is the relationship between you and Benimaru" Hiruzen responded without thinking
Chandler raised an eyebrow
"Go on" He said sipping a cup of tea
Where did he get that Hiruzen wondered before sighing
"The boy's chakra, it's dark and malevolent" he said
"I didn't recognize it at first but now I do, and the more I think about it the more I get confused"
Hiruzen met Chandler's gaze head on as they locked eyes
"His chakra, is eerily similar to yours"
Chandler didn't respond
"So tell me, what is the relationship between you and the boy?"
Chandler took another sip of his tea
"The boy and I are the same. We are not normal, not by your standards anyway"
He responded
"That is all I can tell you unfortunately"
Chandler dropped his cup on the table
"But know this, I have the boy's best interest at heart and I am not his side, does that not mean I'm not yours too?"
Chandler let out a hearty laugh which Hiruzen reciprocated
"Yes, yes it does"
LOCATION: UNKNOWN
TIME: UNKNOWN
Since Benimaru's first match with Chandler, he had been having dreams. The same figure appearing in each one
A dark silhouette of something he couldn't make out, and every time he tried the dream ended and he was seemingly forced awake
Benimaru, now found himself in that same position, again
"Who are you" Benimaru asked
The figure did not respond
"Answer me!" Benimaru shouted
The figure again did not talk so Benimaru tried to grab it but it simply side stepped Benimaru's attempt and kneed him in the abdomen
"I tried to stay quiet for your sake" It whispered into Benimaru's ear as his body slid off its knee
"But it seems you're not very grateful" It tapped Benimaru's forehead as he disappeared from the "dream world"
"What a bother" The figure rubbed what should be his temple
"All I need appear in the real world is for him to let me out" A thrown appeared out of thin air, in which the figure sat on
"All in due time I suppose"
LOCATION: HOKAGE OFFICE
TIME: ONE MONTH LATER LATER
Benimaru had been diagnosed and discharged from the Hospital less than 24 hours after his admission
He left the hospital as quickly as he could and went to meet Chandler to begin his training
Benimaru use shadow clones to complete multiple D rank missions as by the month he had done over 40 D rank missions
He (the original) trained with Chandler for that whole month which helped him develop tactical planning and decision making skills
Chandler also taught him different jutsus for each element as perfect copy gave him a perfect affinity for all of them
As of right now Chandler watched over Benimaru who sat on top of a large rock doing the leaf sticking exercise in an attempt to improve his chakra control
Benimaru had 3 leafs, each stuck on top of each other on his forehead. He manipulated his Chakra intricately to make them stick and meditated to improve his concentration
Chandler tapped his wooden cane on the ground to get the boy's attention
"Today, we are going to be going on an actual mission"
Benimaru's ears perked
"What kind of mission" he asked
"One with actual ninja combat" Chandler smirked
"You may have to kill, you may even die" he tried to scare him
Benimaru started shaking
Is he scared Chandler thought before smiling
No. This little brat is excited
I finally get to fight Benimaru thought thrilled
This is what I've been waiting for all this while He clenched his fist
If I have to go to hell and back to get stronger, I will
Benimaru and Chandler left their training area and went directly past the secretary into Hiruzen's office
"Hey wait. You have to book an appointment" She tried to stop them
They didn't look back, Chandler simply pointed a single finger at her and she backed off instantly out of fear
Damn it, this is why I hate dealing with Shinobi she thought in frustration
Chandler opened the door to Hiruzen's office and strolled in with casually with Benimaru even taking a seat
"Yo old man. We want a mission" Chandler said with a smirk
You call me old when we are probably the same age Hiruzen thought annoyed
"And what kind of mission do you—"He didn't get to finish
A ninken (Ninja dog) opened his window and placed a scroll on his desk before disappearing into a puff of smoke
Hiruzen read the scroll carefully and rubbed his chin in thought before deciding
"It looks like you have your mission" He said
"Team 11 is to assist Team 7 in their C rank mission turned A rank" Hiruzen announced
"You are to leave as soon as possible with all the needed supplies. Understand?" He asked
"Yes Hokage—sama" They responded in unison
Benimaru and Chandler disappeared in a puff of smoke
To be continued