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‘Finally’ I could see the village in the distance, I took a while to get here because it’s above iwagakure but I had to go all the way around it by the Suna border so I wouldn’t get killed. Or that’s at least what Suki-sensei said.
I didn’t question it, especially after that near run-in with that nin. The only good thing about that experience is that I got a good break out of it after having a panic attack, and sleeping after a panic attack does wonders for my health.
Suki-sensei says we are nearing the village but all I can see are a bunch of tall mountains, they also have lush green bushes, and the flowers are in all different colors in this part of earth country. It was quite beautiful, and a refreshing sight, a big difference between here and near the sand border.
“ The village is going to be visible in a second ”
I didn't see a thing
“Just trust me and stop fretting so much”
‘Whatever you say suki-sensei, you’ve been telling me that for a while and all there is are trees and roc-’ I stop mid-roll, and my jaw slacks.
The village is between two mountains, making it harder to find unless you are looking for it. Just past those two mountains was a vast ocean, it was a beautiful sight with the sunset reflecting off it. The village itself was also beautiful, with abundant bushes and thriving flowers. There were huge and healthy trees surrounding the village, it also had an abundance of colors within the village, covering the whole rainbow; overall a gorgeous village from where I was standing.
“Told you it was coming up”
This time I finished my eye-roll closed my mouth, and began walking toward the village.
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‘What if they’re as ruthless as the iwagakure nins?’ I ask while standing outside the village worrying if I'll get killed. Or worse, caught and sent back to Konoha.
“Stop worrying and trust me. standing outside their village randomly is a surefire way of getting attacked, so get moving.”
‘I guess’ I think while walking in cautiously, it seems like a trustworthy village but thinking something was trustworthy got me into this situation.
“ Bitter ”
‘What else would I be?”
“ That was your village and you betrayed it ”
I don't even know why I try with inner. she’s like a lost ninja going in circles, always returning to the same place.
I try to ignore her as I admire this village, it was as colorful as I thought but inside it gave a more warm and homey feeling. it had low lanterns going throughout the village, kids and adults were walking and running around the streets and they all looked content. It makes me feel like an outcast just by looking at them and spiteful that I couldn't have this in my village.
I attempt to lock the more bitter thoughts at the back of my head and focus on the more positive thoughts while trying to find a place to stay for the rest of the evening.
“ Ungrateful ”
Lost shinobi.
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Renting an apartment was the right thing to do because I could finally put all my stuff down and I got a discount on rent for the first few months since I told him I was a traveler, it was something about not getting many people and what happened to the last person or something like that. When he was talking all I could think about was a comfortable bed, a bathroom, and maybe a shower.
It's a true dream of mine lately.
When I entered the apartment it was an easy layout. With a kitchen to the left when you walk in and the living room next to it, then on the right side of the apartment are the bathroom and the bedroom. It was small but doable.
“ Tomorrow we start training, we’ll start with working on some basic skills then learning some actual moves and jutsu”
‘Hai’ I think analyzing and mentally preparing myself for what will happen tomorrow.
‘Suki-sama, how will you teach me if you’re in my head?’
“ You’ll figure it out tomorrow, just wait”
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That was the best sleep I’ve had in a while, it was even better when I realized today I start my training! But I’m still wondering how that’s going to work.
“ Good morning Sakura-chan, before we start training get something to and get ready ”
‘Hai’
I did as Suki-sensei said and got up to get something to eat. Luckily when I was rummaging around the kitchen I found rice and eggs. Though I was sad I didn’t have any extra ingredients to spice it up, but I was able to make some easy egg-fried rice and get cleaned up.
I thought the best decision would be not to wear my new outfit for training and instead wore a red tank top with black sweatpants, an easy but comfortable outfit to train in.
‘What do I do now sensei?’
“ Go out of the village and head towards the mountain on the right side, there should be a training ground there ”
‘ Hai sensei’
I did as suki-sensei said and headed toward the mountain on the right looking for a training ground.
It was quite hard to find, but I knew I wouldn’t forget the path after I saw it. It had mountains on all sides of it as tall as three hokage towers stacked on top beside the route I took, with a little stream running through it. Even with the mountain surrounding it, it was still huge.
‘What now sensei’
“ Ox, Horse, Monkey, Boar”
‘What’ I was super confused, what do those hand signs have to do with how she’s going to teach me?!
“ Trust me, Ox, Horse, Monkey, Boar”
‘ O-ok’ I say unsure still confused but do it anyway. I slowly start doing the hand signs, ensuring everything is right so I don’t mess up. But as soon as I finish the boar sign I feel a strange sensation in my body and slam my eyes shut. It was like a part of my soul got pulled outward, it felt cold even freezing but as soon as it came it went. I open my eyes to a woman. A woman with long flowy hair the color of mine, but eyes the color of jade. She was wearing a dark green jacket but it was a little lighter than her eyes, a long-sleeved shirt underneath, and long pants the same color as the shirt. It looked like she was going to war.
“W-who are you?” I asked in shock and fear with my mouth hanging open, still a little shaken by that feeling I had before this woman showed up and her appearance looking similar to mine but different in a weird way.
“I’m Suki, your new sensei,” Suki said with a genuine smile on her face trying to make me feel safe with her face. It was working.
“H-hello s-sensei” I say in a shy voice getting over my initial shock and shutting my mouth, i didn’t ever picture her before looking just like me. When I pictured her I always imagined her to have darker eyes and a more full body, but I guess that was my own insecurities instead of what I thought.
“Now that our introduction is out of the way, we can start training. start with running around the training ground 50 times then we'll take a break”
My mouth has officially hit the floor. “What do you mean 50! I can barely do 5!” I say screaming at her, who does she think I am? I can’t do that I couldn’t even defeat Ino in the chunin exams?!
“Fine” I breathe out a deep breath.
“You can do 40 instead,” she says with a bright smile while putting her hands on her hips. “Well go ahead start running, were wasting daylight”
I didn’t know what to do so I just started running and got my mind together later. By the 20th lap, I already felt exhausted, I was breathing heavily and felt like my legs wanted to collapse on themselves.
“I-I can’t do this anymore,” I say while running still, “I think I’ll faint if I run any longer” I manage to choke out.
“Hmmm, I guess you can stop and take a little break. That jutsu you did to summon me must’ve taken a lot out of you” Suki-sensei mumbled that last part so I couldn’t hear what she said. But with that faraway look in her eyes, I would guess she is thinking of what to do next since I’m so worn out.
“ It’s because you're weak ”
Of course inners back since suki-senseis not here to scare her off.
‘What do you want now inner’
“ Just to remind you, ” Inners says with a fake sweetness, I can just imagine a sly smile on her face while she says that. What a bitch.
“I changed my mind, we can go back to the apartment,” she said while clapping her hand looking happy with the decision. “Yes!” I scream while thrusting my fist in the air. I could feel a new wave of energy go through me, not enough to run a marathon but walking home could be possible.
“Wait,” I say stopping in my tracks because I just realized “How are you going to come back into my mind or-” I lead on not sure what to say next.
“Don’t worry I’ll come back tomorrow, I just have to get a few things”
“But where will you sleep? There is only one bed”
“Don’t worry I’ll be back” she says again with a reassuring smile, making me feel sure she’ll be back tomorrow and not let me down.
But I’m still worried.