Chapter 10

"Third POV"

after kyoshi left the room, there was a complete silence in it. Kyoko and koshiro hadn't even a nary of thought that their son was carrying such a burden. They wished kyoshi could smile and play like other children but kyoshi was too intelligent. since he had learned to walk; he has been training his body. when he could read; he learned every book and scroll in their house.

Then the silence was broken with mother's worry," koshiro kun, what should we do? our son is growing up too fast. it feels like he has lost his innocence learning about this world. "

what kyoshi said wasn't a lie as well or an excuse. It was a fact as true as they were. The world filled with backstabbers and killer in the shadows. Even if they were not very strong, kyoko and koshiro will definitely give their life for their son.

"I don't know kyoko! we cannot change his views on life. I don't even know if we should try to. He was right about the endings of distinguished people. They never had a good life nor a peaceful death.

But weakling don't have place in the world. becoming stepping stone for someone else is not a fate I would wish on my child. Now in this situation, what is the correct course of action? what can we do to ease the weight on his chest?"

And the silence reigned again. The tea in front of them long forgotten. Kyoko and koshiro closed their eyes as the time passed by pondering the choices presented in their mind.

For the happiness of their child ,

for their future,

and their family...

Finally, Koshiro decided,"kyoko, I'm thinking about enrolling him to the academy?"

kyoko was surprised and unable to process this. She questioned her husband with her hurt gaze. koshiro clarified of his decision.

"I know what you are afraid of? you fear that sending our child to the place where he will learn to become a killer may rob his remaining emotions. but in there, he will be learning to become stronger while studying with people his age making friends. So he could bond with others children sharing happiness and sadness. Making allies and rivals alike, for the future."

"Surrounded by joy and sadness, companionship;He can be more humane." But it sounded like he was convincing himself as well as his wife with this wish.

That night's dinner was completed in quiet understanding and after eating dinner, koshiro informed kyoshi of their decision.

"kyoshi! we after learning of your dilemma, we want to say something to you."

"Though your reason is sound, we cannot accept you to bear such a heavy responsibility. I know we won't be able to sway your decision so we just want to inform you is that;"

-"we are your parents."

"you can rely on us to support you. In each of your steps, we will be right behind you just walk forward proudly, chest wide and head held high knowing you have a home with us always."

kyoshi was shocked. He knew his parents loved him dearly but to declare such heavy words amazed him.

'he he it seems in any world, parents will always be parents.'

He swore that he will protect these people forever from now on be it in light or the dark.

"Thank you mom, thank you dad. I know the decision may have been hard for you to make. i will always cherish the memories we made and protect this family from harm." he declared.

"Stupid child! it's parents job to stand before their children as torchbearer and push forward from behind. We only wish you all the peace and happiness." kyoko giggled tearfully." well if you give me few grandchildren to spoil along the way I wouldn't mind that." and gave a light-hearted tease.

"mom!!!" kyoshi complained petulantly.

Koshiro smiled looking at the smiling pair. This was the reason to why he always returned home to see these smiles, the carefree laughs, and also the peaceful quiet. Thinking this koshiro felt a chuckle break out of his throat which turned into a boisterous laugh and became louder till it took the other occupants in the room. They looked at him strangely, seeing him break him stoic appearance.

Koshiro slowly controlled his laughter and said to kyoshi," kyoshi! we, your mother and I have come to a decision to admit you to the ninja academy tomorrow. so from tomorrow then on you will attend the school regularly till you become a genin."

Kyoshi peaked at his mother who nodded to him. signifying her acceptance. it was a surprise but a welcome one nonetheless. He could finally have alibi to practise his techniques and not need to hide everything as well. Having given some truth to his parents, he can now ask them for necessities without risking exposure.

"yes father, I understand. I'll diligently learn all they have to teach as well." Kyoshi answered.

His father added,"Also you will spar with me starting next morning. I know you have learned all the katas and with experience you will become perfect."

kyoshi nodded at that. Now he can practise taijutsu and gain fighting experience without having to go out of konoha and risk his life.

"ok you can go to bed for now. Wake up early tomorrow for we have much to accomplish."

And with that they all went to bed. preparing for an exciting day after.

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-Next morning-

Kyosgi woke up at 5 AM and got ready for the day. He found his father waiting at the back waiting for him so he quickly went downstairs. He greeted his mother and father was started warming up.

after some stretching, he began to practise his taijutsu katas while his father looked over his progress till now. after making some minor adjustments to the body movements koshiro felt his son has got everything right according to a text book version of taijutsu form. But the taijutsu usage varies according to the user influenced by stature, experience and others which can only be learned in active fighting situation by adapting to the forms.

Both father and son got ready to spar and took up their starting poses. koshiro was standing tall with his palms facing forward ready to block the assault while kyoshi was crouched low one hand rested on the ground other away from his body. kyoshi's body was loaded like a spring about to be released and when he got the starting signal pushed himself forward shooting like an arrow.

koshiro was shocked by his speed but quickly composed himself and block the fist by palming it to the side. he then quickly got inside kyoshi's personal space only to block a uppercut to his chin. He diverted the force by jumping backward with it. After blocking the uppercut, kyoshi was quite unbalanced, pushed back by his father he tilted backward. kyoshi quickly tried to recover his form but it was too late. koshiro had already closed in on him and so kyoshi received a palm to the chest and got his legs pulled from under him making him land on his back.

" it's good. you have your forms perfectly memorized but the way you transition between them is too stiff. After some practise using it in real fight you will learn to do it easily. The main reason you lost is because you don't have experience fighting and so haven't learned to adapt to the situation. The taijutsu katas are like a guidelines to make you learn forms but to use it effectively you need to change it to fit you better. and also don't close your eyes in a fight. Do you understand, kyoshi?" koshiro explained.

kyoshi who came from a world where fighting was exclusive to professional sports was certainly hesitant. The reflex developed in previous body seem to be reflecting on this life and affecting his movements. after all anyone will be afraid of punch coming to the face and close their eyes. He did not think that such simple thing could be so detrimental.

kyoshi has learned a lot from a single spar. a lot of problems he did not think were there was being pointed out in one match. He hoped to find and correct all of them before he even got out of the village officially.

Koshiro seeing his son's determined look smiled and said,"again."

The spar was a total beatdown. But it didn't mean kyoshi was not happy. He obtained a lot of benefits from this lesson and corrected a lot of mistakes. well atleast he didn't close his eyes after the first few times.

Koshiro was proud of kyoshi's advancements. kyoshi improved with such a vigor, always correcting mistakes being pointed out in his movements not needing to be said twice. once the attack failed kyoshi quickly changed his pattern and attacked harder.

koshiro didn't explain his son the taijutsu's reliance of their clan dojutsu and even with a handicap kyoshi could give out such a challenge was admirable. koshiro was sure his son is going to be a tough opponent once he awakens his dojutsu and gain a bit of experience.

The training went for a while. after sparring, kyoshi went on to practice his CC. he has already got a very good CC due to practicing Rasengan which was said to be pinnacle of Chakra control. Currently he was trying to make medical chakra from common chakra but to no avail. until he gains some practical help. he won't be getting anywher it seems.

as he was thinking about this. Kyoko called both father and son to the receive breakfast. after some idle chitchat, breakfast ended and the family went to the acamedy to register kyoshi. The principal gave some info about the study process and called the home room teacher to pick up kyoshi and after bidding his parents goodbye, he followed the teacher silently.

After some walking they reached the designated classroom. The students greeted and the Teacher ushered the children to sit.

"Ok class today we have a new friend joining us. He will be studying with us today so take care of your new classmate."

"Yes Teacher" all the students chorused together.

"Go on introduce yourself" And kyoshi was pushed on the front.

"hello everyone! my name is Kyoshi Uchiha. I will be your classmates from now on.I hope to be good friends with you all so take good care of me."

And I gave the most generic sounding introduction ever.....

AN::[Insert Random Author Rant Here]

I will rant in another one. too tired today.

ok byeeeeeeeeeeeee......