Ch-18

Seeing Shisui, I walked towards him. 

"You seem to be progressing at quite the fast speed." I smiled towards him. 

"Thanks, Kagami," he replied. 

Since being called mister made me feel way too old for my age, I just asked him to call me by my name.

Seeing how he wasn't even aware of how strong he is for his age, I continued, "You know that releasing the fireball jutsu at such quick speeds for your age is an extraordinary feat.".

He scratched his head in embarrassment, "I guess so.". He soon changed the topic, "What are you doing here, though? This place is very close to the Uchiha compound.". 

I leaned against the tree and told him a little about my situation. 

"Well, I had something on my mind and just ended up here.". 

He looked at me and spoke after a second, "Can you tell me what it is?". 

I nodded and told him, "You know the technique of the samurai, right?" to which he nodded, "I plan on learning that.".

"That's wonderful, Kagami. I heard from my sensei that that technique, while very difficult, is quite powerful.".

I waved my hand and signaled at him, "It's pretty powerful, but it is very chakra intensive.".

"That does make sense; every technique has its own pros and cons.". 

"However, with me not having chakra metal, I would soon be participating in the contest they will be having in the Land of Iron.". I added, "That's basically it.". 

Shisui's face scrunched for a second; he was thinking of something; however, I didn't have to think for long as he spoke.

"Are you worried about dying right? ". He looked at me seriously. "Well, Kagami, my sensei has always said that being a ninja comes with the responsibility of taking risks.". His black spiky hair fluttered in the wind. "If the chakra metal is so important to you, you did have to take risks; there are no easy ways out. ".

My hand lightly scratched the tree as I thought about what Shisui said, 'Why am I so scared of dying?'.

I could die in the war anytime; I am just a genin at that. If a Jonin ever comes at me, I could die anytime.

'If I don't take that chakra metal, then I would be giving up on the opportunity. '.

Sakumo's Kata, 

I believe in that; it's strong, and other than the body flicker, I don't even use ninjutsu when I fight.

I may be a ninja, but I fight like a samurai...

'I have to risk it; fuck dying; I would rather regret not trying.'. 

I looked towards the young Uchiha, "You are right, Shisui," my hand reached to ruffle his hair, "You are quite wise for your age; anyone told you?". 

'I have made my decision.'.

shisui looked embarassed as being treated like a kid and getting complimented at the same time. 

He quickly got out of my hand and spoke, "I have another thing to add, Kagami.". 

He once again had his serious face on and asked, "I could ask my sensei and come to the Land of Iron with you, Kagami.". 

'Why would you do that?'. 

Why would someone join something this dangerous for someone else?

"Why?". I asked the little eight-year-old kid. 

to which he looked at me like I was dumb, "I am your friend? So why would I leave you alone on such a dangerous mission...isn't that what the will of fire is all about "? 

My heart filled with this foreign feeling, the same I had with Daiki. 

'Is this little kid using talk no jutsu on me?'...

'Because he sure is succeeding. '.

He looked at me expectantly... I shook my head and answered, "No.". 

"Why? I could help, and I can hopefully learn a bit of chakra sword myself ". He asked me.

I shook my head once more. "This is dangerous, Shisui, and you are just, what, ten years old? I won't let you go on something this dangerous with me.". 

'I don't have the ability to protect the both of us.'. 

I am still too weak...

"He can go." 

A loud, booming voice resounded from my west. 

Both mine and Shisui's heads snapped at that sound.

Sensei," " Shisui spoke to what I recognized as his sensei.

looking towards the man dressed in a navy blue and black outfit.

His black hair radiated this feeling of strength; his eyes spun with crimson three tomoe sharingan. 

I could tell by the way he was walking.

'Close to Minato.'.

That's how strong this man was. 

'His aura is intimidating as hell.'. 

Fugaku Uchiha 

He was known by another name in the fields.

'Wicked Eye Fukagu.'. 

Seeing him in the show was different apart from seeing him in reality.

'He is no pushover, unlike in the show.'. 

"Sensei, does that mean I can join Kagami?". Shisui spoke to Fugaku. 

He nodded at that and looked towards me, "Risks are a part of a ninja's life; let Shisui accompany you.".

I slowly nodded at the man. 

'I don't have any other choice.'. 

while he didn't show, but the man wasn't asking...

"Good, Shisui," he turned towards his disciple, "pack up and leave by tonight; I will inform the Hokage council on your part.". 

Shisui nodded and looked towards me. 

"Let's go then, Shisui.".

I turned towards Shisui and started following, getting out of the training ground. 

I looked back one last time; a thought struck in my head.

'How did a man like you let yourself die at Itachi's hand?'. 

However, knowing these answers didn't matter; I can find them all once I am strong enough. 

Following behind Shisui, we soon reached the open market. 

"I guess that makes it done then; let's meet up in another half an hour, alright?". 

He smiled and said, "Yes, Kagami, let's rush now.". 

I nodded and made my way to my house, ready to pack up all that I need to.

'Explosives, swords, kunai, and shurikens.'. 

Land of Iron was dangerous... while it showed that it was a peaceful area... that's precisely why it was dangerous.

For peace to come, blood must have been shed...

'I just have to make sure it's not my blood.'.

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