V.3 Chapter 10
A/N: This chapter is super important for the future story. Also, Yukan will open the box his mother gave him soon.
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Another day, same shit.
Yukan had left the house after he was bored.
While walking around and looking for someone or something to help pass his time, he met Kozuki going for training.
Kozuki now was a prey of Yukan, he had to cure his boredom. Yukan was going with Kozuki to the training area.
"By the way kid, do you like any girl? I asked Kakashi and got an answer." Yukan asked as he walked right beside Kozuki on their way.
"A girl…? No, I don't like any girl." Kozuki answered after thinking.
"Hmm. See, I have no problem if you like boys but–"
"Sensei, I did not say anything about that," Kozuki shouted while getting embarrassed.
"Haha, I know. I'm kidding. Now that I think about it, I have never met your parents, have I? They should at least know who is teaching their kid. Hey come on.." Yukan said and changed his direction randomly, indicating Kozuki to take him to meet his parents.
"You cannot meet them because they are not here anymore."
"Ah… I'm sorry, kid. I didn't know."
"What do you mean sorry? They are not in this area right now, they are out for work." Kozuki said and changed his direction back to the training area.
"Oh… Well if you don't have a girl you like in front of whom you'll flex your strength, why are you so hellbent on getting strong?" Yukan asked.
According to his information, Kozuki would train harder than the others his age. The only ones who would train harder than him would be the father-son pair of Might Duy and Might Guy.
"..."
The silence of Kozuki made Yukan realize something. A person would train so hard for two reasons, to protect those he loves or for revenge.
"It's alright, kid. Moving on, Let's go–"
"No sensei, I'll tell you. It happened around 10 years ago. At that time, my family did not live in Konoha. We lived in a very small village.
Everyone there used to be very close and friendly.
One day, my brother and I went into the forest not far from our house without letting any adults know. At that time, I was four years old and my brother was 10 years old.
It was all because I wanted to see the lake and our parents said no to me, my brother took me there…
…That day my brother was killed by foreign ninjas while I saw them with my own eyes.
That day, I was so scared that I was not even able to move." Kozuki told Yukan everything about the past.
Yukan did not say anything and just wanted to pat Kozuki's head to make him feel better but, as Yukan's hand was about to touch his head, Kozuki unconsciously dodged it.
"Sorry sensei. I didn't mean to, I just–"
"It's alright. Come on, I'll help you train today." Yukan said as he sped up a little.
Slowly, the day passed and it was evening.
Yukan had sparred with Kozuki quite a few times. Kozuki currently has swollen cheeks and blue eyes.
"Shenshei, you hab beaten me sho badly," Kozuki said. He was not able to speak properly due to all the injuries on his face.
"I told you, beware of my movements. I couldn't just stand there while you swing your sword at me." Yukan said while drinking water from a bottle.
"..."
"..."
Kozuki was a little angry but, just like a child, his anger quickly disappeared and he started talking with Yukan about every other thing.
"Sensei, you know, I made an Uchiha friend, his name is Shisui Uchiha." (A/N: At this time, he is around 6 years old.)
"Hmm, I think I heard his name. He became a genin at a pretty young age, huh?" Yukan said, trying his best to act like he had no clue who Shisui was.
"Yup, he graduated some time ago. I gave him some tips on using the sword." Kozuki said proudly.
"Good thing, kid." Yukan this time rubbed his hand on Kozuki's head lightly.
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At his house during the night, Yukan lay in bed with Kushina as they both hugged each other.
Kushina had already slept.
'Shisui, huh? As far as I remember, he died pretty soon in the animation. Died? Wait a minute, didn't that man, Might Duy die during this time around too?' Yukan thought in his mind.
At this time, Kushina, whom Yukan thought to have slept already, said," Why aren't you sleeping already?"
Yukan smiled and got closer to Kushina's face as he said, "I guess I am not tired enough… Maybe we can–"
"If you aren't tired enough, it means that you did not do any work today. Help me do the housework from tomorrow. Sleep now, I am tired." Kushina said the last part sarcastically and closed her eyes.
'Yeah, shouldn't have.' Yukan thought again in his mind as he closed his eyes and tried to sleep before things got worse.
After all, he still remembers that time when he swept his house, it was harder than training. Moreover, if Kushina asks him to cook food…