Team Loto - Chapter 2

Episode 2

The Lotus Team

Today was the most anticipated day for Ruen, finally formed a ninja team, which would be together for a long time, at least until they managed to advance to Chunin or Jounin.

Ruen was congratulated by the whole clan, even encouraged him to improve every day more. This annoyed Yugue very much, because although it was congratulated, it considered that it was not enough, since it thought that Ruen had more attention.

But, Tery was the one who gave details to the Taneha clan, on the events in the examination of graduation ninja, thus surprising to the whole clan by the narrated story.

The boy hurriedly ate breakfast, as if his life depended on it. Something that did not disturb the family at all, because they knew that before an event of importance for the boy, this became very anxious. And today was one of those days.
So, the young ninja finished his meal, then placed his village band on his neck. Before leaving he looked at himself in the mirror, only to look with pride at the symbol of his village, even though he had not won, he was proud to have graduated, and more, when Tery had told him that Kasake was the only member Chunin of exams. This represented him as the strongest of them all and Ruen did not know.

But if he was sure of anything, he wanted to outdo everyone he considered a rival for his power.
He left the house running at a great speed, crossing the dozens of clan houses. The geography and architecture of the Taneha clan was basic, it was bounded with a rectangular shape, most of the houses and walls were built of wood and bamboo. It had a huge arc-shaped entrance, which contained a huge sign bearing the name of the clan, and around the perimeter was a dense forest with numerous crystalline wells characteristic of the village of Cascada.

Upon reaching the forest, Ruen began to jump his branches very accurately, without making contact with any of the streams of the place. He was to reach the outskirts of the Jounin base of the village, found in the fifth root of the colossal tree of life. So it would take a few minutes for the young man to arrive.

When he arrived at the village, he could not help feeling happy, as he saw several of his companions running on the rooftops and water of the village, for each one would appear to the teacher assigned to his Genin training. This master was an elite ninja or Jounin from the village. The boy was anxious to know who it would be, but, he hoped it was someone very strong, because he wanted to learn from someone like that.

When he reached the fifth root, he watched the huge Jounin base, however, stopped when he saw Kroun and Laila together. I did not know what both boys were doing on the spot, but anyway, I wanted to say hello.

-Hey! He shouted excitedly as he approached. Calling the attention of the boys.

When he had approached, he said.

-How are you? I never thought I saw them around here, what do they do in this place?

"I should ask you, Ruen, what the hell are you doing here?" You are not supposed to introduce yourself to your new ninja team. Are not you following? Laila said bitterly.

-What! Do not think so important as to stop simply to greet you, I came was for Kroun. In addition, my teacher quoted me to this place. Ruen replied angrily.

"Do not be a liar, because we were also summoned to this place and I refuse to believe that you are part of my team.

"That's enough, boy!" Do not fight, obviously we have been summoned to the three to the same place, we will be friends and we can not take this way, "Kroun added, trying to calm the boys.

-You shut up! They shouted in unison.

But then the boys stopped short as they watched. Everyone turned their faces to the right, seeing a ninja on top of the huge root; This one had dark hair scattered, with its bandana on the forehead. He wore a muzzle of metallic appearance, which covered his mouth completely, and his garment was imposing, with colors vinotinto and lead gray, and behind it was a Fuma Shuriken (large Shuriken).

He looked at the boys coldly and analytically, when they passed a few seconds between confused looks on the part of the boys, it went down. Even looking, he had a bluish look.

When he approached the boys enough, he said in a low voice.

-You are: Laila Fuma, Kroun Yagura and Ruen Taneha ?.

The boys nodded.

"Well, I'm Hyu Hatori and I'll be your master from now on.

The eyes of the three boys widened without being able to believe what he had said, not only to say that it would be his teacher, but because of his last name. It was a member of the Clan Hatori who almost completely destroyed the village, killing all the leaders, who narrowly failed to rescue the majority of the village. That bloody subject was called, Kakuzu Hatori.

For that reason, the survivors of the Hatori clan were placed at the edge of the village, not only to guard their borders, but to keep them from the village itself, since many of the citizens feared him for the ninjutsu stolen from his member , Jiongu (it is a forbidden jutsu, where the user of the technique becomes a kind of rag doll since the person is united and formed by a great amount of long thin black threads).

"I will not go anywhere with someone of your kind," he said with much restrained anger.

"What is the matter with you, Ruen, have you gone mad?" "You should never talk like that to a Hatori," Laila whispered, frightened by the master.

Hyu looked at him curiously, and he knew that he hated him for the same reason that the whole people did to his family, so, accustomed to it, he replied.

"Whatever you want, boy, but if you do not agree to come, look for another replacement, and if you do not get a team, you will not be able to participate in any designated mission by the village."

Ruen was impressed, and watching as the boys began to walk behind Hyu, this one knew that they would not follow, perhaps for fear of this. The young ninja had a mental battle, whether to agree or not, but he hated that a member of the village destroyer would be his master. To think it merely hated him.

But, on the other hand he had no choice, otherwise he could never grow up as a ninja and his career had begun. So, ignoring his thoughts, he started running after the boys.

Hyu saw the boy join the team and smiled secretly, he knew that the boy had no choice, but what really excited him was teaching boys as talented as his ninja record reported.

The three ninja followed Hyu to the waterfall that represented the village. And being there, he said.

"As I have already told you, I will be your teacher." You, along with me, will form the "Lotus" team thus representing the resurrection; The names assigned to each team in the waterfall village represent or symbolize the idea that the same village has over you. This means that many consider that they are part of the resurgence of the village, but it is in your hands to fulfill that purpose Ninja. "The boys looked interested at Hyu, and when they heard that, they accepted the village opinion seriously about their team. "The first thing I want to do is to meet you and let you know yourselves. It is important for a ninja to know the abilities of each of the members of his team, because that way they can fight in a synchronized way being much more lethal than the individuality.

"But, sir, do not the Hatori always fight individually?" As it is that it wants to give us a lesson based on it. Laila asked curiously. Surprising thus to Kroun and to Ruen, by the information that this knew about the family.

-That's true ... but that does not mean we're better at fighting individual, that just indicates the vulnerability of our clan as ninjas.

The three nodded, understanding and understanding the lesson of this.

"Well, what I want is for them to fight me and try to build strategies based on their abilities. Hyu added disinterestedly.

He had not told them to begin, when Laila approached for a melee battle. The girl sent a blow with her fist directly to the face, but Hyu undeterred blocked his stroke with one hand. The girl struck by the speed of this one, sent more blows between punches and kicks, but it did not obtain any advance.

"First lesson, never rush to attack, but you know your enemy. Well this may surprise you. - Hyu said, then appear behind the girl, giving him a little blow on the nape of the neck fainting.

Ruen and Kroun, shouted the girl's name. And reacting, Kroun said.

-Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu - There were 5 clones of water from the boy, who rushed to Hyu, but this being much faster hit in seconds the clones of water, making them disappear. Ruen and Kroun were astonished, and Kroun made 44 seals in his hands. Hyu, who knew all the seals, was impressed that the boy could create such an advanced technique.

-Suitón Suiryuudan no Jutsu - Kron shouted, appearing from the ground an imposing water dragon, not as large as many experienced ninjas, but without great strength.

• Second rule, never rely solely on ninjutsus, this will make you a dependent of the chakra, therefore an easy target for anyone who masters a Taijutsu perfectly. -Hyu said this, as he formed a number of stamps and then said. Suijinhekin Suit-A huge wall of water appeared, shielding him from the dragon. Third, make sure your Jutsus are strong enough to beat another ninjutsu. Then he appeared to Kroun's side, and knocked him on the throat and fainted.

Ruen frowned, knew it was his turn. So, he started running up to this. He kicked Hyu's face, which he dodged in a crouch, this one was going to hit the boy, but Ruen, seeing his intention, jumped backwards, spinning in the air, and falling to the ground, he said.

-Futón Reppuken -A wave of air hit Hyu, who protected himself with both arms and in a matter of time this appeared before him. -Zankuuha -A great pressure of air came out of the palm of Ruen, attack that narrowly evaded Hyu, using a replacement of water. The boy thought he was right but the teacher was very fast.

• Fourth, never depend on your own abilities because even if you are good at combining between Taijutsu and Ninjutsu, sometimes, you will need your friends to be able to win. -Mizu Mae Geri -Ruen receives a strong kick with water chakra, sending him to the ground with a strong blow that fainted him.

And so, Hyu met the members of his team, being satisfied by what he had observed in each of them. He knew that with much effort and work, they could fulfill the purpose for which they were formed. He believed he had made a bad decision by agreeing to be the leader of a Genin team, but so far, he only understood that he was wrong.