RPG Fallen Leaves

[Gavin]

[FONT=Verdana][COLOR=White][LEFT][size=1]Bah, sorry about how long this took to post this guys, stuff just kept getting in the way. This is just the post introducing the team to Sakumo, the actual test will take place after we've had the usual "who are you, what're your dreams" responses from the characters.[/LEFT][/size] [SIZE="4"][center][b]Chapter One - The Wolf and the Will of Fire [/b][/center][/SIZE] [size=1][LEFT]For one of the so called "Hidden Villages", Konohagakure was always remarkably alive with activity, it's citizens, both shinobi and civilian, noble and peasant alike going to and fro from their various errands. The evening sun was setting over the Hokage Mountain, it's rays illuminating the immortalised stone faces of the three men carved into it. One by one, small lamps would be lit in the various buildings around the village, and it's residents would sleep soundly in their beds, happy in the knowledge that they would be protected. Hatake Sakumo, Konoha's White Fang stood on the peak of great landmark simply watching, a gentle breeze whispered around him, but all else was silent. He enjoyed times like this, the still before the storm which would inevitably come and destroy the fragile peace. It was the very nature of the ninja to be a herald of the tempest, wars were common between the great and lesser countries, and the shinobi always found themselves at the centres of these conflicts. Kumogakure, the Hidden Village in the Clouds was apparently once again gearing itself for war in the wake of Konoha's defeat of Iwagakure, ready to strike against the weakened Hidden Village. Such news was not common knowledge yet, but would inevitably become so, people would once again lose heart at the idea of constant war, cheered only by the knowledge that Konoha possessed the strongest ninja of all the Hidden Villages and it's defeat in war was unlikely. Still, peace was infinitely preferable to superiority in war. Tomorrow the Academy's latest class would graduate, and Sakumo would become the captain to a three-man squad. It was already heavily suspected he would be given the three clan prodigies to instruct, the Uchiha, the Hyuuga and the Sarutobi boys. Conversations with his fellow Jonin inevitably involved the three, questions on how he would approach training them, suggestions on how to do so, even the odd caustic remark from a jealous colleague who felt cheated out of the opportunity to build a name for himself by being the trio?s instructor. Admittedly he would perhaps be the best suited to train them, their latent skills would require someone of exceptional skills to judge and correct flaws in their techniques, and to teach them a loyalty to their comrades and the village. Often shinobi with high skills became isolated and cared less and less about those around them, seeing only personal benefit in situations. They were the sole reason the Bingo Book existed, and Sakumo had eliminated his share of such individuals. The rising full moon in the distance brought Sakumo back to reality, the pale, ethereal silver light created a completely different view of Konoha, as he had expected, the gentle glimmer of lights broke the darkness. He leaped down onto the head of the Nidaime Hokage, predecessor to Sarutobi-sama, brother to Konoha?s founder the Shodaime, but most importantly, Sakumo?s teacher, and his friend. He wondered silently how Nidaime-sama was, if all went smoothly tomorrow, he would seek his advice, one man to another. ?[b]Until tomorrow then, old friend.[/b]? [b][u]Several Hours Later[/u][/b] ?[b]Team 2... Sarutobi Sasuke, Hyuuga Hizashi and Uchiha Fugaku.[/b]? The Academy classroom was a mixture of emotions, sighs from many of it?s young girls who would not be placed on a team with their favourite prodigy, irritated mutterings from other envious students and whistles of awe from others. In fact the only three who did not seem to give any reaction were the three boys themselves, they simply looked from one to the next and shrugged their shoulders. ?[b]You?re to go to Room 4C, your instructor will be waiting there for you.[/b]? ?[b]Understood.[/b]? Walking out of the classroom, the climbed up the three flights of to get to their desired destination. Only to be greeted by an apparently empty room. Hizashi looked to Fugaku, who simply nodded. ?[b]Byakugan !![/b]? It was Sasuke who spoke next. ?[b]Genjutsu ?[/b]? ?[b]Yeah.[/b]? ?[b]Please come on out of hiding sensei.[/b]? Fugaku?s tone was respectful but authoritative, to be expected. Smiling contentedly to himself, Sakumo dropped the illusion, pity the Uchiha boy hadn?t yet activated his Sharingan yet, but there was still plenty of time for that. ?[b]Ha...Ha...Hatake-sama[/b]? ?[b]Yo.[/b]? He gave them a bemused wave, before gesturing to the three unoccupied seats in front of him. Each boy took a seat as Sakumo stood inspecting them, yep, there was a lot of potential with these three, he enjoyed the idea of the challenge. ?[b]So, let?s get the introductions out of the way first. You tell me your name and a bit about yourself.[/b]?[/LEFT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

[Andrew]

[FONT=Tahoma][SIZE=1][I]So, Konoha?s White Fang, Hatake Sakumo eh?[/I][/SIZE][/FONT]

[SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma]An interesting choice to say the least, Fugaku thought, although not totally unexpected. Sakumo was one of Konohagakure?s top ninja and was well respected, even among those in other hidden villages.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma]Since Fugaku was last in, he was who Sakumo-sensei picked first. He stood and bowed respectably to his Sensei as he?d always been instructed to by his father, manners and respect were always important when dealing with superiors.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma][B]?Uchiha Fugaku, Sakumo-sensei, heir to the Uchiha clan and future protector of Uchiha and all of Konoha.?[/B][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma]Naturally, Sakumo-sensei was well aware of Fugaku?s heritage as he was with the entire cell. For the sake of being formal Fugaku spoke these words. Maybe to make himself feel a little better also.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma]At this point in time he was still fairly bitter that he hadn?t awoken his Sharingan while Hizashi waltzed around brandishing his Byakugan like it was the greatest kekkei genkai in the universe. [I]Bastard Hyuuga?s! Don?t even have to work for their special eyes![/I][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma]At this point he shock a little, involuntarily of course. Before Sakumo-sensei could say anything about it, Fugaku carried on.[/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma][B]?I enjoy all aspects of my ninja training and everything I do goes towards bettering my clan. It is an honour to be trained by you, Sakumo-sensei.?[/B][/FONT][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma]Fugaku bowed low once more before Sakumo tilted his head, indicating he could take his seat again. Fugaku complied, perhaps a little too eagerly as he noticed his two friends eye him a little before Sakumo moved along.[/FONT][/SIZE]