Obaa-Chan VS Uselessness

Obaa-Chan VS Uselessness

Sakura Haruno is and was a character who divided the Naruto Fandom. The most common argument against her was that she was useless. Now what one shall do if you are reborn as her? Our elderly MC for sure will do anything, do not be her!

Or:

An 85-year-old granny and Naruto Fan gets reborn into the Shinobi world as Sakura Haruno. Rejected canon and modeled herself after Mitsuri Kanroji from Demon Slayer.

Chapter 2: The Bell Test

“These little brats!”, I cursed out Sasuke and Naruto.

Do you want to know why?

We are currently doing the Bell Test with Kakashi and…and this BRATS won’t listen to a word I say!

So I’m pretty much running around, keeping an eye out for Kakashi, to find my two stupid teammates and make them LISTEN!

I should have known, I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN! Both boys were stubborn, yet I hoped they would consider my words.

Yesterday, before we all got home, I told them they should eat something for breakfast because Kakashi-Sensei was trolling us.

As expected Sasuke didn’t listen, but not even Naruto?!

So I was the only one who had eaten this morning.

The Bell Test pretty much played out like in canon, even if I tried to tell these two idiots that we needed to work together.

But nooooooo!

They had to prove they were better than the other and ignored my wise words. 

Since, sadly, I was the weakest of us all.

This sucks!

Even more so this stupid rivalry that Naruto and Sasuke have going on.

Can we not just all hold hands and be friends?

I will turn back old in no time with these two. 

These three if we count Kakashi-Sensei too.

He tried to put me into a Genjutsu, however, I knew what he had planned, since he did it with the original Sakura in canon, so I could dispel it fast.

At least, thanks to the perfect Chakra control I inherited from Sakura I could do this.

In all the other things I lacked seriously.

Sakura's body wasn’t strong, fast, flexible and endurance was a joke.

How should I be like Mitsuri Kanroji with all these weaknesses?

For the Breathing Style of Love, which was much like Rhythmic Dancing, I needed them.

I seriously had to step up my game or would be really…useless in this world.

That’s when I finally found Sasuke.

Buried to his head into the earth, thanks to Kakashi-Sensei’s Headhunter-Jutsu.

I crossed my arm and gave him an annoyed look.

“Are you done doing all alone Sasuke? Kakashi-Sensei is way out of our league, we need to work together! And before you say he has only two bells, Kakashi-Sensei intends to drive us apart and look how it is working!”

He sends me an annoyed look too.

“Look Sakura I don’t know why you have acted so strange since yesterday, but I will not take any changes here! I need to become a Genin! You wouldn’t understand!”

“Uchiha Sasuke, you are Rookie of the Year use your goddamn brain!”, I counter. “Did you ever heard of a team with a Jonin and two Genin? No! Because it’s always a Jonin with THREE Genin. Kakashi-Sensei wants us to work together, even if it doesn’t seem so. A ninja has to see underneath the underneath!”

Unlucky as we are the bell sounds.

The test is over.

I made a facepalm while Sasuke mumbled something about wasting his time talking.

“Hey, Mister I-Can-Do-All-Of-This-Alone? You want me to get you out of the hole or not.”

He doesn’t give me a verbal answer, yet I take what I get.

After a bit of fumbling I get Sasuke out and we walk in silence to the three logs where Kakashi-Sensei and a bonded Naruto wait.

Our sensei starts his spiel about how we should quite been Ninja, which of course angers Naruto.

Before it can escalate I start talking: “Kakashi-Sensei, I know we all are green behind our ears, but…I tried to work with my teammates here. The boys may not have understood the meaning of the test but I’m sure I will get them to.”

“Huh, what meaning?”, wonders Naruto, while Sasuke huffs.

“Sakura I watched you. You didn’t fall for my genjutsu and tried to work with your teammates.”, compliments me Kakashi-Sensei. “While you Sasuke and Naruto failed to see the real reason for this test, out of you three Sakura has the best chance of becoming a ninja.”

I just deadpan at Naruto’s shocked what and Sasuke's anger.

“Sakura, if you would be so kind…?”

I know what Kakashi-Sensei wants.

“Teamwork. This whole test was about teamwork.”, I began.

I explain how unlike it was from the beginning that one Genin could take out a Jonin, how the two bells are there to make us go against each other, how if we three worked together, and made a plan we could have gotten the two bells.

“Really good Sakura, your genius is showing. Sakura here showed how a Ninja should always see underneath the underneath, not always things are as they seem, which Sasuke and Naruto failed spectacularly. Because you see Sakura as weak, you didn’t hear her out. Physical yes, she is weaker than you, but mentally I would say she is years beyond you. Being a Ninja is not all about being strong and doing cool Jutsu, if you can’t use your mind you have already lost on the battlefield.”

My teammates look at me and Kakashi thoughtfully, while our Sensei walks up to the Memorial of the Third Ninja World War.

I let it play out like in canon and finally, it’s time for lunch.

I don’t waste time and put food into Naruto's mouth.

“Sakura, what are you doing?”, asks Sasuke. “Didn’t you listen to what Kakashi-Sensei said?”

“It’s again a test. How should we work as a team if one of us is hungry? Naruto would be a weakness Kakashi-Sensei would exploit.”, I answer, showing food down Naruto's throat, which he happily takes.

“Sakura, you are so smart!”, praise me Naruto between bites.

“Yes, yes, but seriously guys…we need to be a team. I will make you a deal if I’m wrong after we get the balls, I will go back to the Academy.”

From Sasuke, I get a frown, while Naruto looks shocked.

“You really would do this? For me and the teme.”

I nod.

“You two… you must become Genin, I see it in your eyes that it is so important to you…I don’t mind repeating the year if I’m wrong. So please accept this.”

Naruto says my name in aww, hopefully, it doesn’t make him crush on me harder and Sasuke gives me a respectful nod.

Then he also feeds Naruto.

Suddenly in a dramatic dust cloud with twirling winds, Kakashi-Sensei appears before us.

He growls, making my teammates surely shit their pants, till he gives us an eye smile and tells us we passed.

Then he says the famous words I love so much: “In the world of Ninja, those who broke the rules are called scum. But those who don’t take care of their friends are even worse than scum.”

Sign, oh Obito who did you become a villain? You were such an awesome good guy.

Yes, I know why he goes bananas, but still, why did Obito need to be the bad guy, he was always one of my favs.

After Kakashi declares us a team and how we will start doing missions tomorrow, he and Sasuke leave us.

I get my kunai out, freeing Naruto from his robes.

He thanks me, while I wave it away.

“What do you say Naruto? To celebrate Ichiraku Ramen?”

“You got it Sakura! Let’s go!”

Together we run to the Ramen Shop.

Well, it could have gone better, though at least Team 7 began.

So there is only one thing left to do.

“Hey Naruto, after our earned lunch, wanna train together, I have a feeling it will only get more difficult from here.”

“Oh? Sure, Sakura. Maybe you can help me to better understand what behind, behind things.”

Like a big sister, I ruffle his blond hair.

“Then also a trip to the library and then we train.”

A groan escapes Naruto.

“Must we waste our time with stupid books?”

“These stupid books helped me to get this smart, also, don’t complain.”

“If you say so Sakura.”

“Also I need to learn the Kagebushin from you future Hokage that is an awesome Jutsu.”

Naruto chuckles proudly and I hit him friendly on the shoulder.

I have a plan for how to get me and Naruto stronger, Sasuke I will get next time, but for now we deserve to eat some yummy Ichiraku Ramen.

All in all a good day!

Goddess of the Sun, Queen of the Stars

On a night shooting stars cross over Konohagakure the life of 12-year-old Hinata changes forever. A white wolf named Shiranui searched for her to end the reign of the “Planet Eaters” as she calls the enemy. The young Hyuuga awakens power beyond her imagination. But will it be enough to end the millennia-old conflict?

OP!Hinata

Goddess!Hinata   

Chapter 4: Teamwork

 Hinata's emotions were running high as she found herself alone in the classroom with Naruto and Sasuke. 

"Nervous" was an understatement to describe how she felt at that moment.

On one hand, there was her long-time crush, Naruto, who made her heart skip a beat every time he was near.

On the other hand, there was the intimidating Uchiha Sasuke, whose presence alone commanded respect and attention.

But it wasn't just their personas that had Hinata on edge.

Recently, she had learned thanks to Shiranui's story, how Naruto was the rebirth of Asura while Sasuke was the rebirth of Indra - the two sons of the legendary Sage of Six Paths.

This knowledge added a whole new layer of complexity to her feelings towards them.

These were not just any two males to Hinata - they were the same two males she had seen in her first vision of the past.

The significance of this realization wasn't lost on her and only added to her already heightened emotions.

As Hinata sat there with Naruto and Sasuke, she couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by all that was happening around her. 

“He is late!”, growled Naruto at this moment, looking out the door for their Sensei. “Why is the teacher for our group 7 the only one late? All the other groups went somewhere with their sensei and Iruka-Sensei went home. ”

The Hyuuga saw how Sasuke couldn't care less about Naruto's anger, while she feared that her beloved would explode if somebody didn’t calm him down.

And that somebody had to be her it seemed.

She gulped down and prayed to Kami-Sama that she wouldn't make a fool out of herself.

“N-Naruto-Kun...”, she stutter. What a great start! Hinata was pathetic, yet she tried to go one as she saw she got Naruto's attention. “Maybe o-our S-Sensei had to do something important and that’s why he is late?”

“Whatever is his problem, I will pay him back!”, proclaimed the Uzumaki.

Even Sasuke watched how Naruto prepared an eraser prank for their Sensei.

“N-Naruto-Kun, that’s not a good idea!”, told him Hinata worried.

They would make this a terrible impression on their Jonin Sensei, she was sure.

Meanwhile, Shiranui in the brooch was all for Naruto pranking her Hinata-Chan future teacher.

If the man or woman didn’t even think it was necessary to be punctually to a meeting, the she-wolf didn’t want to know how he would try her girl.

“It’s his fault for being late.”, told Naruto the Hyuuga Heiress. “Calm down, Hinata, I know what I do, I’m not for anything the prank master of Konoha!”

Finally, even the Uchiha had something to say: “You mean being the biggest idiot in the village.”

“What did you call me, teme?!”

“A Jounin isn’t going to fall for a plain old booby trap like that.”

It was like the universe wanted to prove Sasuke wrong since a man in the typical attire of the Jonin of Konohagakure stepped into the classroom and the eraser hit him on the head.

The Uzumaki laughed and celebrated that he got the silver-haired men, Hinata was just dumbfounded, Shiranui cracked up and Sasuke was just disappointed.

And this man called himself a Jonin?

How embarrassing.

Years of etiquette classes kicked in and Hinata bowed down in an apology before their sensei.

“Please forgive us, Sensei. We didn’t mean any harm.”

Her apology wasn’t registered since the Jonin just said: “How should I say this? My first impression of you guys is…I hate you.”

Above the three genin formed a dark cloud of depression. Shiranui just facepalmed. What kind of Jonin did they give her little godling?!

The Jonin told them to follow him to the rooftop, where he leaned against the railing, while the three Genin sat down on the ground.

“Let’s see.”, he mussed. “Why don’t you introduce yourselves?”

Sasuke didn’t say anything, and Hinata didn’t know where to start, only Naruto asked: “Why don’t you introduce yourself first sensei? And show us how it's done?”

“Me? I’m Hatake Kakashi. I have no intention of telling you my likes and dislikes. As for my dream…I have a few hobbies.”

Is he for real? He only told the kids his name!, thought Shiranui angry, while the three Genin just stared at him in disbelief.

“That’s it? He only told us his name.”, whispered Naruto to his teammates.

The shy dark blue-haired girl gave a tiny nod in agreement.

“If you can do it better, then why don’t you try?”, asked Kakashi-Sensei in a tone that Shiranui noted sounded like the guy wanted to be anywhere but here.

A growl left the she-wolf lips. This man was irritating!

“I’m Uzumaki Naruto.”, began the blond-haired boy, fiddling with his headband. “I like cup ramen. But I like the ramen at Ichiraku that Iruka-Sensei bought for me even more. I hate the three minutes that I have to wait after I put the hot water. My hobby is to eat and compare cup ramen! And my dream is to become greater than the Hokages. I’m going to make all the villagers recognise my existence.”

 Full of admiration Hinata looked at her crush. You will be a wonderful Hokage one day, Naruto-Kun. I just know it.

 Then it was her turn.

Oh boy.

Nervously the girl played with her kimono sleeve.

“I’m Hyuuga Hinata. I like sweet red bean soup and cinnamon rolls. My hobbies are pressing flowers and training. I hate some of my clan's traditions and people who just hate others without a reason. As for my dream…I want to unite the Hyuuga Clan…and have a family myself one day.”

Here her eyes wandered for a second to Naruto, not that he noticed it since he wondered what she meant with her clan and what she hated about it and uniting it. The boy didn’t get it.

There is someone who likes the dobe in THAT way? Huh…

Oh, my little Hinata-Chan you are destined for more than such things, but we will of course make them true too.

At least she isn’t a fangirl and has honourable reasons. That little crush on Naruto won’t hinder her.

Now it was the Uchiha’s turn.

“My name is Uchiha Sasuke. There are many things that I hate, and there aren’t a lot of things that I like. Also, I have an ambition that I have no intention to leave as just a dream. The revival of my clan, and killing a certain man.”

 Hinata heart got out to Sasuke. Everyone from a clan knew what happened to the Uchiha Clan, making her teammate the last loyal member.

 Now that the inductions were done, Kakashi-Sensei revealed to his Genin, how they technically weren’t ninjas right now.

They needed to do a last test with him.

A survival one.

Shiranui noted how with glee he told them that 66,6% failed and got sent back to the academy.

This freaked of course the kids out.

With one last tip to not eat any breakfast Kakashi left them.

 If I ever get the chance I will beat his ass! Spooking my poor Hinata-Chan like that!

At precisely 5 p.m. the following day, the Genin of Team 7 convened at training ground 3.

Naruto appeared to be barely conscious, while Sasuke seemed his usual self.

Hinata herself was slightly fatigued after adhering to her Hoshi-Kami companion's advice and retiring early for the night.

Furthermore, she had partaken in breakfast given Shiranui's assertion that Kakashi-Sensei was merely playing games with them - a point that seemed lost on Naruto and Sasuke.

In light of this, Hinata had prepared Bento Boxes for her teammates; should she inform them?

Nervous she gulped, before she told them: “I...I made Bento’s...for you...”

Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other, surprised. "Bento boxes?" Naruto asked, scratching his head. "For what, Kakashi-Sensei said we shouldn’t eat breakfast?"

 Hinata smiled shyly. "He said we shouldn’t eat, not that we can’t.", she explained. "It seems unlike that before survival training you can’t eat, you need all the energy for it."

“Huh, I guess that makes sense...”, mumbles Naruto, rubbing his neck.

The shy girl holds out a Bento Box to him and Naruto eagerly opens his box to reveal an array of colorful food items inside.

He didn’t waste any time and dig in.

Sasuke, on the other hand, hesitated for a moment before accepting his Bento Box.

"Thanks," he muttered, not meeting her eyes.

Hinata couldn't help but feel a little disappointed at his lack of enthusiasm. She had put a lot of effort into making sure each box was tailored to their tastes.

 “Wow, Hinata! This food is incredible!”, praised Naruto, which made her of course blush. “And you made this yourself?!”

As they continued eating, Hinata couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction seeing her teammates enjoying her cooking. She had always been shy and struggled to express herself, but cooking had become a way for her to show her care and appreciation for others.

 After finishing their meal, Naruto patted his full stomach and grinned at Hinata. "Thanks again for the food! You should cook for us more often!"

Sasuke remained quiet, but Hinata noticed a small smile on his face as he packed away the empty Bento Box. Maybe it wasn't much, but she was glad that she could bring some joy to their test today.

Feeling emboldened by their positive reactions, Hinata decided to make it a tradition to prepare Bento Boxes for their missions, if they managed to pass Kakashi-Sensei test.

It may seem like a small gesture, but she hoped it would bring them closer together as a team and show them all that even during difficult challenges, there's always room for kindness and warmth.

Shiranui in her brooch was proud of her little godling to come out of her shell and interact with her teammates. If Hinata wanted to become a fully realized goddess the help of these two special boys was important.

 After that, the three Genins waited for their Sensei.

And waited.

And waited.

And waited some more.

The sun was shining down on them bright and warm when Kakashi-Sensei FINALLY arrived.

“Good morning my cute little Genins!”, greeted them Kakashi with an eye smile.

“YOU ARE LATE!”; shouted Naruto, while Sasuke and Hinata looked annoyed at their Sensei.

“A black cat crossed my path, so...”

The unimpressed stare of the kids made Kakashi realise that she should just go on with the test.

He took out a clock and put it on a stump.

“The alarm is set at 12 p.m. Today's topic is to get one of these two bells from me.”, he explained to his Genin. “Whoever can’t get one, doesn’t get lunch.”

The man pointed then a three lone wood poles, continuing that the failure would be tied up there, while he ate before them.

“Kakashi-Sensei, why are there only two bells if we are three?”, asked Hinata worried.

This didn’t sit with her right.

And her feeling was right as their Sensei stated that one of them would be sent back to the academy for sure this way.

He told them to come with the intent to kill him if they wanted a bell or all would be sent back.

Hinata felt a shiver run down her spine at his words. This was serious business.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of unease at the thought of being sent back to the academy.

She knew she wasn't as strong as Naruto or Sasuke, Shiranui would probably remind her how much she had grown over the last months, but she was determined to do her best.

Naruto seemed undaunted by the challenge, while Sasuke looked focused and determined. Hinata took a deep breath and tried to steady her nerves. She had trained hard for this moment, and she wasn't going to let her teammates down.

“Hehe, you couldn’t even dodge an eraser and you want us to attack you with shuriken?”, laughed Naruto heartily.

From Kakashi-Sensei just came that the one with the lowest score shouldn’t be taken seriously, which of course angered Naruto and he attacked him with a Kunai.

In the blink of an eye, Kakashi-Sensei had blocked Naruto's attack and turned him so that his own Kunai was on his neck.

No for the first time, the kids saw the true power of a Jonin.

Sasuke was impressed, Hinata worried more and Naruto was just dumbfounded.

“Ready, start!”, called Kakashi-Sensei.

All three Genin jumped away to hide.

Naruto quickly climbed up a tree, while Sasuke disappeared into the bushes. Hinata found a nearby rock to take cover behind. She tried to calm her breathing and focus on her surroundings, listening for any sound or movement that could give away Kakashi-Sensei's location.

Something nagged on Hinata's thoughts.

She never heard of a Team of a Jonin with two Genin, it was always a Jonin and THREE Genin.

So...what does it mean?

The answer came to her suddenly like a strike of lighting.

This test...it put them from the beginning against each other. They saw how strong Kakashi-Sensei was, a Genin alone couldn’t take him out and then only two bells...and then remembering how the ninja squads in Konoha operated...

The Hyuuga heiress was sure that this was a ruse. They should fight against each other when the true scope was to work TOGETHER to get the bells!

She needed to find Naruto and Sasuke before they attacked Kakashi-Sensei.

So she activated her Byakugan.

Hinata scanned the area with her Byakugan, trying to locate her teammates. She could see Naruto perched on a tree and Sasuke hiding in the bushes, but she couldn't detect any movement from Kakashi-Sensei.

She decided to go for Naruto first.

Quietly she climbed up the tree and stopped him before he could charge their Sensei.

“Naruto-Kun, don’t!”, she whispered sharply.

“Huh, Hinata, what’s wrong? I can take Sensei just fine!”, he proclaimed.

“Naruto-Kun, we need to work together.”

“Oh sure, I rather be with you in a team than with the stupid teme.”

The girl tried her best not to swoon at Naruto's words, it was hard, but she managed.

“No, Naruto-Kun this whole test is a trap. Kakashi-Sensei wants us to fight against each other, when we should be working all together to get the two bells. Never in Konoha history, there was a team with a Jonin with only two Genin!”

Naruto looked at Hinata with surprise and confusion. "What do you mean, Hinata? We're supposed to work together to get the bells, right?" he asked.

Hinata shook her head. "No, Naruto-kun. This is a test of our teamwork, not just our abilities. We need to use our strengths to complement each other and come up with a plan to get the bells together," she explained.

 Naruto scratched his head in thought before nodding in agreement. "Okay, I get it now. So what's the plan?"

“We need to get to Sasuke-San.”

“Do we?”

“Please Naruto-Kun.”

Signing Naruto followed Hinata to where Sasuke was still hiding.

Hinata and Naruto found Sasuke in a nearby bush, looking just as determined as ever. Hinata quickly explained her theory to the Uchiha, who listened intently before nodding in agreement. "You're right," he said. "If we work together, we can get those bells."

 The three Genin huddled together, brainstorming ideas and strategies for how to approach the test. They knew they had to be smart and efficient if they wanted to succeed. Naruto suggested using his clones to distract Kakashi-Sensei while Hinata and Sasuke went for the bells, but Sasuke pointed out that it was too risky - Kakashi-Sensei could easily see through such a simple tactic.

 After much discussion, they finally came up with a plan that they all agreed on. It involved using Hinata's Byakugan to keep track of Kakashi-Sensei's movements while Naruto used his speed and agility to create diversions, allowing Sasuke to sneak up on him from behind.

 It wasn't an easy task by any means; Kakashi-Sensei was a formidable opponent, and he seemed to anticipate their every move. But the three Genin worked together flawlessly, each one using their unique skills and abilities to support one another.

 In the end, it was Hinata who managed to snatch one of the bells from Kakashi-Sensei's grasp. She had used her Byakugan to predict his movements and catch him off guard when he least expected it.

 “Amazing display of teamwork you three, but now Hinata, you have the bells, who should stay with you and who should go back to the academy?”, asked Kakashi-Sensei.

Hinata just shook her head at him.

“Kakashi-Sensei there never was a team with only a Jonin and two Genin, but if it has to be this way...”

She throws Naruto and Sasuke the bells.

To say anybody was surprised, was an understatement.

“Hinata, what?!”, exclaimed Naruto shocked, while Sasuke stared at her.

“I made you work together.”, she began. “If I understood the test wrong, it’s only fair I got back to the academy.”

Naruto and Sasuke looked at each other, unsure of what to do next. Hinata's selfless act had caught them off guard, and they were both touched by her willingness to sacrifice herself for the team.

 But before they could say anything, Kakashi-Sensei spoke up. "Hinata, you have understood the true meaning of the test, your teamwork and leadership skills are exceptional. You've all passed."

 The three Genin looked at each other in disbelief before breaking out into huge grins. They had done it - they had passed Kakashi-Sensei's test!

 Kakashi-Sensei told them that starting tomorrow they would go on missions and with a puff of smoke he was gone.

 As they made their way back to the village, Hinata couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in what they had accomplished together. She knew that there would be many more challenges ahead of them as a team, but she was confident that with their combined efforts and unwavering dedication to one another, nothing could stop them.

Nothing is True

… Everything is permitted.

What is real?

What is not?

Is she just turning crazy or are other powers at work?

One thing is clear Kohana Haruno will get to the bottom of this and maybe change the whole Ninja-World at the same time.

S.I. Third Shinobi World War 

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Chapter 4: Sakuya

Ever since Sakuya woke up in the Shinobi World, she loathed her fragile body and yearned for her original strong and agile one. She had earned that body after years of hard work as a skilled assassin.

However, she was now stuck with this weak body due to the Piece of Eden prototype created by the Isu Hermes, which had transported her soul to this body that lived in a fictional world.

Well in her world the Five Shinobi Nations were fictional. Part of the Naruto Manga Series she had read in her free time.

As one of the last Auditore descendants from Claudia Auditore, Ezio Auditore's sister, Sakuya couldn't help but blame William Miles for this situation. Even though he was the Mentor, she felt like she should have refused the mission that led to her being sent to this foreign world.

Although she had lived as Haruno Sakuya, a shrine maiden for years, she longed for her old self.

Despite many attempts to strengthen herself and improve her Chakra control, it seemed like an impossible task.

Sakuya refused to accept that this was her fate and resolved to find a way to regain her former strength and agility. She spent countless hours training every day, pushing herself beyond limits until there was progress - stronger muscles, faster reflexes, and better Chakra control.

There were moments when doubt crept into her mind and made her want to give up.

However, Sakuya remembered all the people who depended on Carina Auditore's assassin skills and couldn't let them down. With determination and hard work, Sakuya honed her skills until they were sharper than ever before.

One day while standing atop a mountain overlooking the the shrine, Sakuya realized that although her body may have changed drastically, nothing could break her spirit. She accepted that she would never be the same person again but knew that didn't mean she couldn't be just as deadly in this new world.

With newfound purpose driving her forward through any challenge that came along the way.

***

With a gasp Kohana awakened from her slumber, she searched in the dark for her side table lab, till she found it and turned it on.

She blinked, thanks to the light that illuminated her room, a few times, then gripped after her glasses and put them on.

The young girl didn’t think that after reading Haruno Sakuya's diary, she would live the scenes OUT what the shrine maiden described.

And this was harmless.

Kohana still hadn’t reached the part where Sakuya would meet Senju Harashima and Uchiha Madara.

Well, okay harmless was relative.

A lot didn’t make sense for her.

Mostly that her ancestor was apparently born in another world named Carina Auditore, or her soul, and then her soul got transported here into the Five Shinobi Nations into the body of Haruno Sakuya, which only was possible because it was still her, only in an alternative life.

The green-haired girl had got a headache as she had read this.

She couldn’t even understand how her world could be a manga in another world!

And then a soul from another world slipped into their alternative self?

What?

After that, she had stopped reading.

It was too much.

Kohana sat there, staring at the diary on her side table. The idea of having an alternative self in another world was mind-boggling enough, but to have that self's soul transported into her own body? It was almost too much to comprehend.

And yet, as she looked around her room, everything seemed perfectly normal. The same posters on the walls, the same books on the shelf. It was hard to believe that there could be an entire other world out there, with people and places that she'd never even imagined.

Kohana couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this story than just simple diary entries. She knew that she had to keep reading, even if it didn't make sense at first. After all, who knows what other secrets and mysteries lay hidden within those pages? With a determined look on her face, Kohana picked up the diary and began to read once again. She was ready for whatever new revelations awaited her in the world of Haruno Sakuya.

As she delved deeper into the diary, Kohana couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Sakuya.

Despite being thrust into a completely foreign world with a body that was weak and unfamiliar, Sakuya refused to give up on herself or her abilities. She pushed herself to the limit every day and never lost sight of her goal to regain her former strength and agility. It was inspiring to see someone with such determination and willpower.

Kohana also couldn't help but wonder about the Piece of Eden prototype that had caused all of this.

What kind of technology could transport someone's soul from one body to another, let alone between different worlds? It seemed like something out of science fiction rather than reality.

But as she continued reading, Kohana realized that there were more questions than answers. Who was William Miles, and why did Sakuya blame him for her situation? What was so special about being descended from this Claudia Auditore? And most importantly, how did all of this tie into the Naruto manga series that Sakuya had mentioned?

Kohana knew that she needed more information if she wanted to understand everything fully.

She made a mental note to research the Isu Hermes and Piece of Eden prototype further, as well as any possible connections between the Naruto universe and Sakuya's world.

Perhaps by piecing together these clues, she could uncover the truth behind Sakuya's story and what it meant for her own life.

With renewed curiosity and determination, Kohana turned back to the diary and continued reading until the early hours of the morning.

As she finally drifted off to sleep, she couldn't help but wonder what other secrets lay hidden within those pages waiting to be discovered.

***

Sakuya wanders the streets of Konohagakure in search of Madara.

Stupid, she had been stupid.

Drunk in love and thought loving the Uchiha Clan Head would have been enough to rewrite the whole Naruto story.

She was better than this. In her former life as an assassin, she had learned that some people never changed their minds when it was discussed how to create true peace.

That's why the Assassins and Templars fought against each other for centuries.

An idea didn't die, it took root in another person.

A bitter laugh left her lips.

If they were in her birth place Madara surely would have been a Templar.

It reminds her too much of the story of the French assassin Arno Dorian who had loved the Templar Elise de la Serre.

And how did it end?

In death for Elise and heartbreak for Arno.

No, Sakuya wouldn't let that turn out the same for Madara and herself.

She needed to convince him that Black Zetsu was not his creation but the will of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki and that the black mass was using Madara as a puppet for his own plan to revive "his mother".

The question was how?

Could she use her ruse so that she could see the future and tell him she saw all this?

The problem was Madara didn't believe that she could see the future.

He was right of course, she only knew what happened in this world because it had been a story in her birthplace.

When it diverted she was just as clueless as anybody else.

Sakuya walked through the crowded streets, her mind racing with thoughts and plans. She knew that convincing Madara would be no easy task, but she was determined to try. After all, she had come this far and had worked too hard to give up now.

As she made her way towards the Uchiha District, Sakuya couldn't help but think about how different things were in this world compared to her own.

In her birthplace, the Assassin-Templar conflict was a constant battle for power and control. But here in the Shinobi World, it was a battle between different nations and clans.

Sakuya also couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt for allowing herself to fall in love with Madara. It was foolish of her to think that their love could change everything. But now she knew better - true peace could only be achieved through understanding and compromise.

Finally reaching Madara's chamber, Sakuya took a deep breath before entering. The room was dark and silent except for Madara's heavy breathing as he slept.

Sakuya approached him cautiously, not wanting to startle him awake. She gently touched his shoulder, causing him to stir slightly.

"Madara," she whispered softly. "We need to talk."

Madara opened his eyes slowly and looked at Sakuya with confusion.

"What is it?" he asked groggily.

Sakuya took a deep breath before speaking. "Black Zetsu is not your creation," she said firmly. "It is the will of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, using you as a puppet for its own plan."

The black-haired man sat up quickly, his eyes widening in shock and disbelief.

"How do you know this?" he demanded.

She hesitated for a moment before replying confidently, "I have seen it in my visions of the future."

He looked at her sceptically but seemed intrigued by what she had said.

"Tell me more," he said eagerly.

And so Sakuya began to explain everything she knew about Black Zetsu and Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's plan. As she spoke, Madara listened intently and asked questions when needed.

By the end of their conversation, Madara seemed convinced that what Sakuya had told him was true.

"I never thought I would say this," he said slowly. "But perhaps you are right."

Sakuya smiled inwardly at his words but kept her composure on the outside.

"Thank you for listening," she replied simply before turning to leave.

As she walked away from Madara's chamber, Sakuya couldn't help but feel relieved that their conversation had gone well.

But there was still much work to be done if they were going to stop Black Zetsu's plan once and for all.

With renewed determination burning within her heart, Sakuya continued on her path towards true peace - whatever that may entail...........

............Mito Uzumaki leaned heavily on her after she sealed the Kyuubi into herself, but Sakuya didn't mind that her dear friend needed her help standing.

She needed someone to lean on too.

Here it was the freshly created Valley of the End.

Were Hashirama and Madara fighting over their ideals.

Tears streamed down the shrine maiden/assassin's cheeks.

She thought Madara had understood...had changed his mind...how could canon happen after their talk?

Hashirama looked sadly at her.

"I'm sorry Saku-Chan.", he mubled and dried his own tears with a hand. "I tried to speak to Madara, I tried to convince him not to leave us...he didn't give me any choice."

"Husband, he sent the Kyuubi No Yokai after you, he intended to destroy Konoha, you did right to kill him.", told Mito.

Both Hashirama and Sakuya winced.

"I know you both loved Madara in your own ways, but he was beyond saving because he didn't want to be saved.", continued Mito.

Sakuya nodded silently, her heart heavy with grief and regret. She had hoped that her talk with Madara would have changed things, but it seemed like he was too far gone to be saved.

The fact that he had resorted to such extreme measures as sending the Kyuubi after Hashirama only proved that he was beyond redemption.

As she looked out at the valley where Hashirama and Madara had fought, Sakuya couldn't help but wonder if things could have been different. If only they had found a way to understand each other's perspectives and work towards a common goal. But now it was too late for regrets - all she could do was honour Madara's memory in her own way.

"I will make sure that your sacrifice was not in vain," she whispered softly to herself.

Hashirama placed a comforting hand on her shoulder, his eyes filled with compassion.

"We will always remember him," he said solemnly. "And we will continue to strive for peace in his honour."

Sakuya nodded, feeling grateful for the support of her friends during this difficult time. Although she knew that there would be more challenges ahead, she felt stronger knowing that they were by her side.

Together, they stood in silence at the Valley of the End, honouring the legacy of those who had fought for their beliefs and paving the way for a brighter future.

***

This time when Kohana woke up it was with tears in her eyes.

She had felt the heartbreak of Sakuya like it was her own.

It sadden her that her ancestor had to go through this.

How devastating that Sakuya couldn't have changed destiny's course, but maybe Kohana could do it.

Her vision had shown anybody much older than they were now...she had more time.

Kohana wouldn't waste it.

Protecting Rin.

Helping Obito to stay on the right path.

Taking care of Madara Uchiha...she didn't know why but she knew he was still alive...searching for someone who would complete his Eye of the Moon Plan.

The one being Obito.

Madara wouldn't get him in his grappy hands!

Then she needed to destroy this Black Zetsu and this strange Statue who ate Tailed Beasts for breakfast.

The goal was clear...become the greatest Ninja that she could.

She would need to be extremely powerful if she wanted to succeed.

Kohana wiped away her tears and sat up in bed, feeling a newfound determination burning within her. She would train every day, push herself beyond her limits, and never give up on her goals.

As she got out of bed and began her morning routine, the green-haired girl couldn't help but feel excited for what lay ahead. She knew that there would be challenges and obstacles along the way, but with hard work and determination, she was ready to face them head-on.

The future may be uncertain, but she was ready to shape it into something better - not just for herself, but for all those who came before her and those who would come after.

And that was when she felt a burning in her eyes.

Pained she closed and rubbed them softly.

What was that now?

As the pain stopped, she opened her eyes and had to gasp for air.

All was black around her, her things like her bed, in white colours.

She looked more around and noted how Sakuya's diary shimmered in gold.

Like it was something important.

What was this all?

"Eagle-Vision...", came out the words, before she even thought of them. "This is Eagle-Vision!"

It was a strange sensation, but one that she knew deep down could be incredibly useful in her training as a ninja. She looked around her room again, noting how different everything looked through the lens of Eagle Vision.

The diary on her side table seemed to glow with otherworldly energy, and even the posters on her walls had a faint aura surrounding them.

She closed her eyes and concentrated, trying to focus on the world around her through this new perspective.

As she did so, she could feel her senses sharpening and becoming more attuned to the environment.

She opened her eyes again and felt a surge of excitement - this was going to be a game-changer in her journey towards becoming the greatest ninja she could be.

With newfound determination and confidence, Kohana began to plan out her training regimen for the coming weeks and months.

She knew that there would be many challenges ahead, but with Eagle Vision at her disposal, there was nothing that she couldn't overcome.

And who knows - maybe someday she would even be able to use this newfound ability to uncover more secrets about Sakuya's story and the mysteries that lay hidden within its pages.

For now, though, Kohana was content knowing that she had taken another step forward on her path towards greatness.

***

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Nothing is True Index

… Everything is permitted.

What is real?

What is not?

Is she just turning crazy or are other powers at work?

One thing is clear Kohana will get to the bottom of this and maybe change the whole Ninja-World at the same time.

S.I. Third Shinobi World War 

Prologue

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Anomaly

Anomaly; noun: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

While her older brother Zack rises in the ranks of SOLDIER, Dalia Fair is one of the biggest Idol’s Midgar has ever seen! All seems well for the siblings, till the Whispers appear and try to kill Dalia. Now brother and sister must unrevail ShinRa’s dark secrets and why Dalia is an anomaly in the eyes of the spectral beings.

Or:

Zack has a younger sister whom the Whispers want to get rid of because they must protect the sacred canon.

Spoiler Alert: Dalia won't let herself get killed or erased by the spooky grim reapers wannabe!

Also, canon who, it's her show now!

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Chapter 2: Haunted 

Zack was dreaming of becoming SOLDIER First Rank when a loud scream awakened him from his slumber.

Confused he blinked into the darkness of his room.

Huh?

What was going on?

“ZACK-NIICHAN!”, shouted the voice of his sister. “HELP ME!”

Instinct took over, not only from his SOLDIER training but also from a lifetime of being a big brother.

The black-haired man jumped out of bed, gripped his sword and ran into his sister's room.

“Dalia, I’m Here!”

The scene before him belongs in a horror flick.

His sister was cowering in her bed and over her, a shadowy-foggy-like grim reaper wannabe floated above her!

The SOLDIER Third Class didn’t waste any time took a deep breath and focused his energy, calling upon the Mako within him to enhance his abilities.

He charged towards the shadowy figure with his sword raised high, ready to strike. As he swung his blade, it passed straight through the apparition without making contact.

“What the fuck?!”, he shouted in disbelief.

The grim reaper wannabe just stared at him.

At least that gave Dalia the chance to hide behind him.

“Zack what is that?!”, she shrieked, gripping his sleeping shirt tight in her fists.

“I don’t know and I don’t care, I will burn it to crisp!”

Thankful he had Fire Materia on his sword.

He cast the spell and at least this seemed to work.

Mr. Creepy Grim Reaper hissed.

“Anomaly.”, came a scary voice from the being. “You will be erased.”

With that, he disappeared into thin air.

Dalia clung to Zack tightly, still trembling in fear. He comforted her and assured her that everything was going to be alright.

“Going alright, that thing wanted to kill me!”

“It can’t hurt you anymore, I made it go away.”

“Zack, what kind of thing was that?”

“Don’t know.”, he admitted stroking her long spiky hair. “Probably a new monster. Something Ghost-like, I dunno.”

“Why does it want to erase me?”

“I don’t know sis, why do monsters attack us? No one really knows.”

With a loud sigh, Dalia formally fell into her brother's arms.

Like she was a little girl again she asked quietly if they could share a bed.

Zack understood her. He was still shaking from this encounter too.

They moved to his bedroom and Dalia clung to him like a barnacle.

Thankful after a while she fell asleep, only Zack refused to sleep.

If Mr. Creepy Grim Reaper came again he wanted to be ready.

Never was he more thankful that as SOLDIER he didn’t need that much sleep like a normal person.

***

“Rosethrone what is wrong?”, asked Amelia the next day at lunch break. “You are normally good at photo shoots, but you seem off.”

“I’m just going through some personal stuff,” replied Dalia, trying to brush off her manager's concern.

But Amelia wasn't convinced.

“Is there anything I can do to help?” she asked, placing a comforting hand on Dalia's shoulder.

“I don’t know, are you a part-time monster expert, while being my manager?”, Dalia sassed and gulped down her water.

Amelia chuckled at Dalia's remark, "No, I'm not a part-time monster expert, but I am your friend and I care about you. If you ever need someone to talk to or just vent, I'm here for you."

The younger girl smiled gratefully at her manager, feeling a bit better. It was nice to know that she had someone in her corner.

As they finished their lunch, Amelia made a mental note to check in on Dalia more often and make sure she was doing okay. After all, being a good manager meant more than just overseeing photo shoots and deadlines - it also meant being there for your team when they needed you the most.

“I have a little surprise for you.”, she told her protege as they made their way back to Rosethrone's backstage room. “Maybe it will lift your spirits a bit.”

“Mmh?”

“Your new Idol outfit is finished, you can wear it today at the concert.”

Dalia's blue eyes lit up with excitement at the news. She had been looking forward to the new outfit for weeks.

It was a custom design made just for her, and she couldn't wait to see how it looked on stage.

"Really? Thank you so much, Amelia!", she exclaimed, feeling a burst of energy and enthusiasm. "I can't wait to try it on!"

The brunette woman smiled, happy to see Dalia's mood improving. "I knew it would make you happy. Now let's go get ready for the show!"

As they entered the dressing room, Dalia spotted the outfit hanging on a rack in the corner. It was even more beautiful than she had imagined - a glittering black, white and red ensemble that sparkled under the lights.

She quickly changed into the outfit, admiring herself in the mirror as she did so. The fabric felt soft and silky against her skin, and she loved how it hugged her curves in all the right places.

Now she really was Rosethrone, Midgar’s Beautiful Rose.

When she emerged from the dressing room, Amelia gasped in delight. "You look amazing!"

Rosethrone beamed with pride as she took her place on stage.

As she began to sing and dance, all of her worries faded away.

For those few hours, nothing else mattered except for making music and entertaining her fans.

Afterwards, as Dalia was packing up her things backstage, Amelia approached her with a serious expression.

"Dalia," she said softly. "I know that something is bothering you. If there's anything I can do to help - anything at all - please don't hesitate to ask."

Dalia hesitated for a moment before admitting. "It's just...last night something really strange happened."

Her manager leaned in closer, listening intently as Dalia recounted what had happened with Mr. Creepy Grim Reaper.

"That sounds terrifying," Amelia said sympathetically when Dalia finished speaking. "But you know what? Zack was there and protected you. Your brother always has your back."

Dalia nodded slowly, feeling a sense of pride wash over thinking about what an awesome older brother she had in Zack.

"And besides," Amelia added with a grin. "If any other monsters come after you again...well, we'll just have to make sure you have some backup."

Together they laughed off their fears, feeling stronger knowing that they had each other's backs no matter what challenges lay ahead.

***

As the weeks went on, Dalia found herself feeling more and more confident in her role as Rosethrone. Her concerts were selling out faster than ever before, and she was receiving more fan mail than she could keep up with.

But despite her success, there were still moments when the memory of Mr. Creepy Grim Reaper would haunt her thoughts. She couldn't shake the feeling that there was something else out there, waiting to harm her.

One night, as she was getting ready for bed after a long day of rehearsals, she heard a strange noise coming from outside her window.

At first, she tried to ignore it - maybe it was just the wind or some stray animal.

But as the noise grew louder and more persistent, she realized that something was definitely wrong.

Heart pounding in her chest, she tiptoed over to the window and peered outside.

There, lurking in the shadows below, was a group of monsters like Mr. Creepy Grim Reaper! He had friends it seemed!

The black-haired girl froze in terror for a moment before remembering what Amelia had said about having a backup.

Quickly grabbing her PHS, she dialled Zack's number and waited anxiously for him to pick up.

"Zack! Oh my god, there is Mr. Creepy Grim Reaper outside my window! What do I do?!", she whispered.

"Stay calm," he replied calmly over the line. "I'm here."

True to his word, not a second later her bedroom door opened. Zack armed with his trusty sword and a handful of materia orbs was standing there.

He pointed with his head to leave her place at the window. She did so, as he walked over, opened the window and jumped down!

Good thing he was a SOLDIER Third and their apartment was only second floor.

Morbid curiosity made Dalia look out the window, as her brother fought off the Creepy Grim Reapers, with his sword and spells.

After the last vanished into thin air, her brother climbed back up their apartment.

When he was back in her room Dalia collapsed into Zack's arms sobbing with relief.

"I don't know how you do it," she whispered between sobs. "How can you be so brave all the time?"

Zack just smiled down at her gently. "It's easy," he said softly. "I do it for you."

“You are already a hero, Zack, my hero!”

“Thanks, Imoto-Chan, but we need to do something about this Creepy Grim Reapers. They said to me they have to erase the anomaly.”

Confused Dalia looked up into Zack's grim face.

“What do you plan?”

“Tomorrow is your free day right? We go together to Angeal, maybe he knows this kind of monster.”, then he facepalmed. “And I just realized I could have asked him weeks ago, I’m such a dumbass.”

This released the nervous energy in Dalia and she couldn’t help but laugh.

Yep, Mister Angeal's nickname for Zack, puppy, fitted indeed her brother.

He was not only friendly and eager as one, he could forget things easily.

***

The next day, Zack and Dalia went to see Angeal.

This meant for Dalia she would be the first time on the the SOLDIER floor of the ShinRA building.

She had visited her brother at his work, but they always had met up at the foyer.

It would be a lie to say Dalia wasn’t a tiny bit curious about how it looked there.

With Zack vouching for her and checking that she really was his sister, she got her visitor pass for the day from the kind secretary in the foyer.

Now the siblings could take the elevator to their destination without a problem.

On the SOLDIER floor, of course, Dalia saw SOLDIER from Rank three to two and even some infantrymen.

But no Genesis or Sephiroth.

Like probably all girls in Midgar she had wanted to see the Crimson Commander and Silver General in the flesh.

Zack looked amused at her.

“Are you looking for someone?”

“It’s not any day you can go up the SOLDIER floor, would be awesome if I could get an autograph from Mister Genesis and Mister Sephiroth, especially Sephiroth, Amelia has the hots for him. If I brought her autographs she would die happy.”

As they walked down the hallway, Angeal's office came into view. Zack knocked on the door and they were welcomed inside by the First Class SOLDIER.

"Zack, and Dalia, what a nice surprise.", he greeted them warmly. "What brings you here?"

They explained what had happened with the Creepy Grim Reapers and how they had tried to attack Dalia twice.

Angeal listened carefully and then said, "I think I know what these creatures are. Even if it seems impossible.”

“Why Angeal?”, asked Zack, holding Dalia's hand tight as they sat before the FIRST CLASS SOLDIER.

“They considered legends. An accretion of Whispers, the so-called arbiters of fate. The creatures appear when someone tries to alter destiny's course. They are connected to all the threads of time and space that shape the planet's fate.”

"The Whispers?" repeated Zack, looking puzzled. Dalia wasn’t far behind.

Kinda lame name for something that scarred her shitless.

"Yes," replied Angeal. "Whispers, also known as the arbiters of fate, are beings born of the planet said to enforce the course of destiny. They appear in large gatherings whenever events stray too far from fate's intended path. Or so they say.”

Zack and Dalia listened intently to Angeal's explanation, trying to wrap their heads around the concept of beings that enforced destiny. It all seemed a bit far-fetched, but then again, they had just fought off a group of monsters that could disappear into thin air.

"So what do we do?" asked Dalia anxiously. "Why would they be after me?"

Angeal sighed, looking pensive. "I'm not sure. Is there something which you do that can alter destiny so much? Zack told me you are just a normal school girl.”

Ups.

Both Fair siblings turned red and looked ashamed at the ground.

The older man looked at them. So they were hiding something.

“Zack, I hope you had a good reason to lie to me.”, scolded Angeal his protege.

If even possible, Zack shrunk more in his seat than before.

“Mister Angeal, please don’t be mad at Zack-Nii.”, begged Dalia. “I told him to lie.”

Then she told him that she lived a double life as the Idol Rosethrone because she didn’t want to be swarmed with fans all the time. Dalia loved being an Idol, but she loved her privacy with her brother too.

Angeal nodded. He could understand this.

Being First Class, was also a bit like being a celebrity. He had his own fan club and often people asked for his autograph, which was crazy since he fought in a WAR.

He was a warrior not a singer like Dalia.

“I see.”, mumbled the black-haired man and gripped his chin thoughtfully. “It could be that your recent success as Rosethrone has caused a ripple in fate's course. Or it could be something else entirely."

Zack frowned, his protective instincts kicking in. "Whatever the reason, we need to find a way to stop them from coming after Dalia again."

Angeal nodded in agreement.

“Let’s see...Dalia, when did the first Whisper appear?”

“It was after my successful concert in the Chocobo Lounge. I got home, ate and then got to bed. Then The Whisper appeared in the middle of the night.”

“Was there something special this day?”

The girl frowned, thinking.

What was noteworthy on this day...?

“Oh I had a Fan-Meeting after the concert.”, she told Zack and Angeal. “The young man I talked to was not even one of my fans. He just had come to my concert so the card of his friend, who couldn’t make it, didn’t go to waste.”

That alerted both males.

“Do you remember his name, sis?”

“I think...It was Cloud. Yes, Cloud Strife!”

Angeal nodded.

“I have a hunch, Mr. Strife could be a lead you could follow.”

“I don’t know anybody with that name.”, whined Zack and gripped his hair. “How should we find him? Just asking around all Midgar? That would take years and that’s not counting the Slums!”

Dalia felt also distressed and petted her brother on the back.

How should she find this boy, she only met once?

“Now, now, no long faces. There is a simple but efficient way.”, tried Angeal to cheer the Fair siblings up.

“Which way, Angeal?”, they asked together.

“You could go to floor 62. All of Midgar’s documents, records, and reports are stoked there. So also the resident list!”

“Angeal, you are a genius!”

The SOLDIER First Class chuckled quietly at the happiness of the Fair siblings.

With his authority, he gave them passes for floor 62 and the two were off.

Time to find out, where to find this Cloud Strife.

***

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Obaa-Chan VS Uselessness

Sakura Haruno is and was a character who divided the Naruto Fandom. The most common argument against her was that she was useless. Now what one shall do if you are reborn as her? Our elderly MC for sure will do anything, do not be her!

Or:

An 85-year-old granny and Naruto Fan gets reborn into the Shinobi world as Sakura Haruno. Rejected canon and modeled herself after Mitsuri Kanroji from Demon Slayer.

Chapter 3: Work it

After finishing our lunch at Ichiraku Ramen, Naruto and I headed to the library to do some research. I needed to learn Kenjutsu and then how I could use Breathing Styles.

I highly doubt that something like Breathing Styles exists here.

Naruto the manga was way older than Demon Slayer and was already completed when Demon Slayer started.

Naruto, on the other hand, had no idea what he should do concretely and would follow my lead.

I decided Naruto needed to improve his chakra control. Secretly I would try to find something about the Kagebushin memory transfer, if I told him straight up, even Naruto would wonder from where I knew it.

As we were searching for books, I noticed a familiar figure sitting in the corner of the library.

It was Shikamaru, one of my old classmates who was known for his intelligence and laziness.

And also was the son of the Jonin Commander of Konoha...mmh maybe...?

I walked over to him and greeted him warmly. "Hey Shikamaru, what are you doing here?"

He looked up at me and gave me a lazy smile. "Just killing time, Sakura. What brings you here?"

"I'm doing some research with Naruto," I replied. "What about you?"

"Nothing much," he shrugged. "Just reading up on some strategies for shogi."

“Say maybe you can help us with something.”

“Mmh, sure?”

“Your dad is the Jonin Commander, right?”

He gave me a short nod.

“I heard from my parents that Kagebushin No Justu has some special abilities.”, I lied smoothly. “Sadly they couldn’t remember what, maybe you know...?”

“I just know that you can inherit the memories of the Kagebushin once it was dispelled. Does this help?”

“A lot, thank you!”

I nodded goodbye and went back to Naruto and our search for books.

After finding a few that could help us with our training, Naruto and I left the library and headed to a free training ground.

“Okay, Naruto, I learned something interesting about Kagebushin. Can you make a clone?”

“Sure, Sakura, what did you learn?”, he asked excitedly.

I gave him a secretive smile.

“It’s better when I show you.”

So Naruto got ahead and made his clone.

Or clones should I say?

Not one, like I requested, but three.

“Hehe, ups.”

The blond grinned sheepishly, rubbing his neck.

“Indeed, we need to work on your chakra control...okay you clone come with me.”

Clone One, as I decided to call him, followed me a bit away from Naruto and Clone Two and Three.

Then I whispered something in Clone One's ear which would greatly offend him.

Before he could lecture me, I hit him with a kunai dispelling him.

At the exact same moment, Naruto and his other clones got the memory and started shouting.

“How could I member of my team say something so horrible!”

“Sakura you eat with me two times at Ichiraku, how can you say Ramen is the worst!”

“It’s the food of the gods, Dattabayo!”

Smiling I wander over to the offended blonds telling them: “Now how do you know what I said to the other clone?”

All three of them blinked in confusion.

Okay, I need to spell it out.

“When a clone dispels, you inherit his memories, that’s means Naruto that you can learn faster and better than anyone.”

It took them three seconds before they started celebrating and shouting they would become Hokage soon.

“Alright, alright calm down. Now Naruto make as many clothes as you can and we will work on Chakra control today!”

Happily, he followed my request and the training ground was filled with at least over 100 maybe 200 clones.

I divided them into two groups.

One group would do the leaf exercise we had learned at the academy the others and the original would learn with me tree climbing.

Like in canon, I got tree climbing down in one go, which made all the Naruto’s pout, but I reassured him it was thanks to my small reserve that I had such huge control over my chakra.

While he needed to improve his chakra control, I needed bigger revers or when I tried the Kagebushin it would kill me.

So it meant walking down the tree up and down, till I hadn’t any chakra left.

We spent the rest of the afternoon training together.

It was nice having someone to train with who didn't judge me for being weaker physically than them.

As the sun began to set, we made our way back into the village.

I was nearing chakra exhausting, while Naruto, after slowly dispelling his clones, could also do the tree climbing.

We both celebrated.

Tomorrow after our first mission, we agreed to train more and I promised him, we would try water walking.

But for now, I was just happy that I had found a friend in Naruto and had started building a strong foundation for our team's success.

We waved goodbye to each other and walked to our respective homes.

It was night and I was standing in my room. I had an old training sword out of wood from Kizashi in my hand.

Turn out he had tried his hand at swordmanship when he was young but it hadn’t been for him.

Thankful he didn’t throw out the wooden sword.

Till I got a real Katana this was all I could practice with.

Careful I let the Chakra flow all over my body, especially in my lungs.

I could feel how they expanded more and got stronger.

I was going the right way it seemed.

Then I took a deep breath and began to move the wooden sword in fluid motions.

I would try Breathing Styles when I was out in a training field and not at home where I could break stuff.

The sound of it cutting through the air filled the room. I focused on my technique, making sure each movement was precise and intentional. As I continued to practice, my mind drifted to the day when I would finally hold a real Katana in my hands.

But for now, this training sword would have to do. I knew that mastering the basics with this simple tool was crucial before moving on to something more advanced. With each swing, I could feel myself getting stronger and more confident.

Hours passed by as I trained, lost in my own world of focus and determination. When I finally put down the wooden sword, sweat dripping down my face, I knew that I had made progress.

And tomorrow, I will pick it up again and continue on this path towards becoming a true swordsman.

I woke up early the next morning, eager to continue my training. I grabbed the wooden sword and headed outside to the training field. The air was cool and crisp, perfect for a morning practice session.

As I began my warm-up exercises, I couldn't help but think about how we would start the stupid D-Rank missions today.

Chores not more was that!

I still wonder what they were good for, there had to be a reason behind it. Besides keeping the Genin in a safe place, where they could use their skills without killing themselves or others.

I focused on my breathing as I started my practice routine, moving through each technique with precision and grace. The sound of the sword cutting through the air was like music to my ears, each strike bringing me one step closer to mastering this ancient art form.

Then it was time to meet up with Kakashi-Sensei, Sasuke and Naruto to get our Mission aka. A chore for the day from the Hokage.

The disappointment of Naruto and Sasuke as we got the mission was funny. They really thought we would be protecting a princess or assassinating a corrupted Daiymo.

As we arrived at the client's house, I could see that they were grateful for our help and eager to explain the task at hand. It was a simple job - guarding their shop while they went out of town for the day - but it still required focus and attention to detail.

We took turns patrolling the perimeter, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity or potential threats. And even though nothing eventful happened during our shift, I felt proud knowing that we had done our part to protect the village and its citizens.

As we returned to the Hokage's office to report on our mission, I couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment wash over me. Maybe D-Rank missions weren't so bad after all - they were just another opportunity for us to prove ourselves as capable ninjas and valuable members of the community.

Or maybe it was just funny seeing Naruto and even Sasuke, albeit quietly complain about their first mission.

Kakashi-Sensei gave us an eye smile. “I’m proud my cute little Genin. We will meet tomorrow at the same time and get our next mission.”

And with that, he shushed away.

Sasuke walked home, not wanting to spend time with us.

I really need to come up with something so we can bond and make Sasuke stronger too.

I don’t want him to go to Orochimaru, just no, if we can avoid this a lot of later headaches get stopped.

Like yesterday Naruto and I had lunch, this time I dragged him to a Dango-Shop, too much ramen wasn’t good and then we trained together again.

Water walking was on the program and I was glad I told Naruto to take his swimwear with him, even with his clones he landed often enough in the water.

I was wearing a bathing suit too and, yeah, amazing chakra control, but the water was something different.

I needed more time to get it down.

At the end of the day, we were wet as freshly washed clothes, but water walking was down on our list too.

Amazing how Naruto excels with the right guidance.

I pat myself mentally on the shoulder.

And for a few weeks, this was my life.

My daily routine had become quite predictable - morning training with my wooden sword, followed by a D-Rank mission with Team 7, lunch with Naruto, and then more training in the afternoon.

However, I knew that I needed to mix things up if I wanted to keep improving.

I decided that I needed to bond more with Sasuke and find a way to make him stronger as well.

Maybe we could train together on our own time or find a common interest outside of missions.

As for Naruto, he was progressing rapidly under my guidance and we were now working on our fighting skills.

But first, it was time for my morning training session. I grabbed my wooden sword and headed outside to the training field. The cool morning air felt refreshing as I began my warm-up exercises before moving on to my techniques.

Later that day, we received another simple D-Rank mission - babysitting.

It wasn't the most exciting task but it gave us an opportunity to work together as a team.

Also, it was funny how the little girl was full fangirl for poor Sasuke.

I tried my best not to laugh at his misfortune, while Naruto openly laughed.

He stopped when little Kari-Chan kicked him in the balls.

Autsch.

After completing the mission, I decided to take Sasuke and Naruto out for some onigiri at a local shop.

It was important for us to bond as teammates and friends outside of missions.

I bet the Uchiha only came along because it was one of his favourite foods, besides tomatoes.

It was good that I still remember these little things from the Databooks.

I won’t lie it was awkward for all three of us.

Naruto and I already were the bested of friends, he even started to call me Nee-Chan, while Sasuke couldn’t connect with either of us.

He just ate his onigiri and then left.

In the following days, Naruto and I continued our training in fighting skills.

Naruto's progress was impressive but Sasuke still seemed distant from us.

I knew that we needed to find a way to connect with him on a deeper level if we wanted him to stay loyal to Konoha.

Overall, my life had become centered around training and missions but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Every day brought new challenges and opportunities for growth as a ninja.

It was so much different than my life before. I loved my life and my kids and grandchildren, yet having a second chance to live in such a fantastic world was something else.

Then came the day, I tried the Breathing Style.

My target was a simple wooden pole.

Trembling I hold my wooden sword in my hands.

This is it.

I let the chakra flow, take a deep breath and rush up to the pole.

“Total concretion! Love Breathing!”, I shouted getting closer and closer to my target. “First Form: Shivers of First Love!”

Two things happened.

With the help of chakra, the attack worked exactly like Mitsuri’s one in Demon Slayer, the single slash that winds through the target, hitting multiple areas with one slice.

The wooden pole was now a lot of little sticks.

And the second thing that happened...the technique was too much for my practice sword.

It turned into campfire sticks.

Damn it!

Well, at least I had the proof that Breathing Styles worked!

I just need a Katana now.

A Katana, which is really pricy.

I sign and check my hand for splitters.

Where should I get a Katana?

I decided to ask around for a good place to purchase a Katana.

I asked some of the older ninjas in the village and they recommended a blacksmith who had been making swords for generations.

I made my way to the blacksmith's shop and was greeted by an elderly man who introduced himself as Tetsuo.

He showed me some of his finest work and I was amazed by the craftsmanship.

I explained that I needed a Katana for training purposes and he nodded understandingly.

He showed me a few options that were within my budget and I finally settled on one that felt right in my hands.

It was beautifully crafted with intricate designs etched into the blade.

As I left the shop, I couldn't help but feel proud of my new acquisition.

It was a symbol of my dedication to becoming a true swordsman and it would serve as a reminder of all the hard work and training that lay ahead.

The next day, I met up with Naruto and Sasuke at our usual spot before heading out on our mission. As we walked towards our destination, Sasuke noticed my new Katana and raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Where did you get that?" he asked curiously.

"I went to see Tetsuo, the blacksmith," I replied proudly. "He's been making swords for generations."

Sasuke nodded approvingly, seemingly impressed by my choice of weapon.

For once, there seemed to be some common ground between us.

As we completed our mission for the day, I couldn't help but feel grateful for this newfound sense of camaraderie between us.

We still had a long way to go before we could truly call ourselves a team, but this was definitely progress in the right direction.