The Cloud Over The Leaf

I'm heading over to the training ground Shisui told me about today, and I don't really know how to feel.

I just hope Guy doesn't make me wear a leotard.

[He'll definitely bring it up.]

Ugh! Please no!

I make it to the training ground and regret is starting to kick in as soon as I see him running around on his hands again.

"Ah!!! Youuuth!!!!"

I'm getting shivers right now!

[......]

Please say something!

[I didn't think it was this intense. Good luck.]

'So this is where our bond ends?!'

[I don't need the training! You do! I'll cheer for you though.]

Damn it!

"Hm?"

Ah! He noticed me!!

"Ah! Hii-chan! I still remember your display of youth! What brings you out this way?"

"Ugh..."

Haaaa. I need to do this, but..... I really don't want to!

"I-I need help with Taijutsu. I want you to help me please."

I bow to him, hoping he can give me a few pointers.

....Why is he crying?

"Uuuugh!!! I can feel it!! I can feel the youth!!! Of course I'll help you! I'll show you the way to use Taijutsu!"

Ugh!! 

This level of passion... is a bit much!

[Par for the course.]

'Seriously?!'

[You've seen nothing.]

"Well, let's start with what you're wearing."

'Here it comes! Time to use my secret technique!'

"Guy-sensei!!"

"Hm?!"

"I want to wear what I have now! I need to promote my clan so they know we are hard workers! I can't let my family down!"

'Please believe it!'

Guy stands there for a little while, then gives me a thumbs up.

"Building your family up,eh? That's admirable! Of course I can allow such burning passion!"

'Whew! I did it!'

"Well, to get a good foundation, we'll take things slow. Let's go with 10 laps around the training grounds to start!"

And that's how my self-inflicted hell started.

******

Sit-ups

Push-ups

Squats

Running

And Sparring. Everyday. For weeks.

On top of my other training. 

I'm so tired.... but I can't give up now.

I feel improvements in my stamina and my Taijutsu and they're immense. 

I also can't stand how much stamina he has! He does all my workouts with me and does his own after!

'He's just a monster!'

"Hahahaha!!!"

We're running through the village today. I'm sweating like crazy and yet this guy is on his hands again!

I'm not losing again!!

"Hnnnngh!!"

"Hahaha!! Show me your Youth!!"

The two of us race through the village, dodging people and obstacles alike.

"Hii-Nii!!"

Huh?!

Moya is chasing after us?!

"Moya?! What are you doing here?!"

"I was shopping with Mom and I spotted you! Mom wants to know when you'll come back home."

'Shit! He's gaining distance again!'

"Tell her I'll probably be back late. I'm racing Guy-san right now!"

Moya's eyes sparkle as she sees the man "running" with his hands.

"How is he doing that?!"

"It's because he's a freak!"

"Hahaha! Thank you for your compliment!"

"It wasn't a compliment!!"

We end up leaving Moya behind and race back to the training grounds. Of course, I ended up losing again to this damn beast!

"Haa haaa haaa!"

"Phew! I worked up a sweat! I guess now would be a good time to get serious!"

No way!!!

"Now then, Hii. I remember you have an objective in training with me. It was to boost your stamina for a Jutsu correct?"

"Haa haa, yes, Guy-san."

"Good! Now use that Jutsu against me!"

"Eh?"

Seriously?!

"Are you sure? It makes me pretty fast."

"Hahaha I love a good challenge! Show me the splendor of your Youth!"

I don't think I'll ever understand your obsession with Youth, Guy. 

I should take his offer though. I still have to get used to fighting with the armor on.

I nod my head and prepare my stance.

Lightning Style: Lightning Armor!

*Chi Chi Chi*

My hair spikes up as electricity coats my body. I feel my entire body become tense and aware.

"Oooh! Your Youth is shimmering brightly! Let's see how much you've improved!"

Guy gives me a thumbs up, and disappears?!

I see a fist coming straight towards me as I hurriedly jump back.

'Holy hell! He's fast!'

I put my guard up as I charge toward him!

I punch towards his chest, but he dodges and kicks me in the back!

"Ugh!!"

"I'll go lightly for now. Come at me with all you've got!"

"....You got it!"

I amp up my Chakra and strike towards him viciously, but he just counters all my moves!

I can't lie to myself though.

I'm having a lot of fun! 

We continue to fight, though it's more like i'm trying to catch him and getting my ass kicked.

I can now last at least 5 mins in my Chakra mode, but it's not long enough at all!

"Haa,haa,haa!"

"Hahaha! Excellent! Let's have a little break workout. 100 push-ups!"

....I should just ignore how insane he is.

I have bruises all over me though. I'll have to patch myself up first while I catch my breath.

Medical Style: Mystical Palm!

My hands begin to glow blue and I quickly heal myself.

I'd offer to heal Guy too, but he's just peachy right now.

He obviously doesn't need it.

"Oooh! You also use medical Ninjutsu?! That's amazing!"

"Thanks, I learned it so I could train harder."

I finish healing myself and see... 

Haa? Guy's crying again.

"Ugh! Such youth!! I can feel your burning passion to improve yourself!"

"I guess. There are too many strong people I want to compete with. I can't slack off."

"Yes!! That is the meaning of Youth! To challenge those better than you in glorious competition! I have a rival of my own I wish to beat!"

Huh?! Someone rivals Guy?!! Who the hell is that?!

"Who's your rival, Guy-san?!"

"Why, it's Kakashi Hatake!"

.......That guy?

"The guy who keeps getting dragged to dinner by Grandma?"

As soon as I said that, I could've sworn I saw Guy shiver slightly.

"Y-yes! He's my eternal rival!"

"Ooh! Who's winning right now?"

Guy thought for a moment and looked up with a bright gleam in his eyes.

"He should be winning right now by 1 win over me. The score should be 11 matches with him having 6 wins."

His eyes literally look like they caught fire as he shakes in excitement!

"I'll definitely even the score and surpass him."

"Do you guys just fight all the time?"

"No, we also play games! The competition is endless!"

......?

"You mean, like rock paper scissors?"

"Exactly! It's far more challenging then you think."

"Really?"

[You haven't seen two Doujutsu users play it! It's pretty intense.]

'Really?!'

Guy just shakes his head he seemed to remember something.

"Ah?! We've wasted too much time! Hii! Let's show our youth once more!"

Haaa.

I turn my Lightning Armor back on and dash towards Guy again! 

I have to try to hit him at least once!

******

Another bust!

Guy just kept dodging all my moves and countering me viciously.

He did hit me in all my weak points though, so I've learned all about how weak my Taijutsu actually is.

It's kind of embarrassing how easily I got beat. I have to improve quickly

[It's best to stay humble. The world is a big place after all.]

'Sure, but can Guy really not use any Jutsu? I don't really believe that.'

[Just ask him next time you train. Doesn't hurt to try, right?!]

I nod my head as I reach back home and open the door.

"Nii- san. Welcome back."

"I'm back, Yozora."

"Welcome back, Hii- nii!"

"Thanks, Moya."

I rub the twin heads in front of me as I look inside the house. I notice there's a lot of chatter going on inside the living room.

"Is someone here today?"

"Mask nii-san is back today."

"Oh!"

I head into the room and see Kakashi, A.K.A. Mask nii-san, talking to Grandma and Grandpa. When we were introduced to him for the first time, we all decided on that name. Kakashi doesn't seem to mind it either.

"Oh! Hello again."

"Welcome back, Kakashi Nii-san!"

I rush to Grandma and Grandpa, giving them each a hug.

"Ara ara~! I feel that you've gotten stronger, Hii-chan."

"Umu! I lasted a bit longer today against Guy!"

"Ooh! That's pretty impressive."

Mask Nii-chan told me as he looked shocked I could last against Guy.

I looked at him curiously as we stared at each other.

"You play against Guy in Rock Paper Scissors, right?"

*Pft*

Grandma laughed a bit while Kakashi rubbed his head.

"Well, yeah. I can't exactly fight him in Taijutsu all the time. A ninja must show versatility in any given situation."

I nod my head, but in the back of my mind....

'You probably just lost in all your Taijutsu fights.'

"Are you strong, Nii-san?"

"Hmmm, I'd say i'm decent."

"I want to spar with you then!"

Kakashi looks surprised, but Grandma and Grandpa just nod their heads.

"Hehe, you should give it a go, Kakashi. Hii might surprise you with how strong he is."

Grandpa just nods his head while the twins have sparkles in their eyes.

"Can we fight too?! Please, Nii-san?!"

"Nii-san!"

The twins look at me and I can only look at Kakashi.

"Haaa. Guess I have to see how well you guys can fight. We'll test your skills tomorrow, ok?"

"Yay!!!"

"Thank you, Kakashi Nii-san! Are you sure it's ok though? I wouldn't want to interfere with your plans."

The twins celebrate, but I have to thank Kakashi for doing this. He's probably busy looking at the armor he's wearing.

"Don't worry about it. I'll just let Sensei know I'm playing babysitter for Kaya. He should let me off with that."

Uh-oh. He shouldn't have said that.

The one thing you shouldn't do is belittle the twins. It makes them really mad.

I can see dark emotions surface in the eyes of the twins as they stare daggers at Kakashi.

"Babysitter~? You're gonna regret that!"

"Oooh? Will I now~?"

The tension in the air thickens as the three stare at each other.

I just sit with Grandpa and Grandma as  we watch the sparks fly.

I wonder how they'll do tomorrow?