Nanami said her goodbyes for the time being. Not sure if they would be a team again. She sighed a little at that as she left with Sakura and Sakuya. Her mind fluttered from place to place, as they traveled back to the Hidden Leaf. They vision of their dead Sensei, and herself covered in Sigmund's blood only focused her further. Even while distracted she kept up and Nanami's balance was better then usual. Maybe it was the intense memories that centered her, or maybe it was something else. For the time being she wouldn't realize what was truly going on in her mind.
The day went by in a blink of an eye. Though as sharp as her mind was. The fight with Kotatsu was revealing. She knew she couldn't copy his jutsu as it was some form of Kekkai. But she would start trying to find a way to neutralize it. Genjutsu seemed to be difficult to hold him. He saw right through it the first time. Nanami then realized, next time would be different. Using the Sharingan's genjutsu eye would likely succeed where her basic jutsu failed. She hated having to submit to Kotatsu in their round of fighting. Though it seems she was lucky to have escaped at all. Remembering the match against his own teammate. Then the actual battle against him in the arena did not go so well. Through Kotatsu's trickery, he had managed to use Sigmund as his substitution for the jutsu. Then she nearly killed him. She felt bad, but then she was also strong enough to save him. This lead to why Nanami had to become stronger.
Another day goes by like a flash of lightning. Almost home. Almost back to father. She knew she might get one night with him before the training takes up all her time. Her mind is alight with so many thoughts, strategies, and jutsu. While she was a strong support type, even more so now with the Sharingan. Nanami wanted to be more, much more. It might be the influence of her blood or the Sharingan. She couldn't just sit back and be support. She needed something else. A jutsu that would be a game changer. Then it dawned on her, she remembered her lessons on fuinjutsu. They used an Kushina's Adamantine Chains as an example of one of the stronger sealing techniques. A fuinjutsu of sorts, able to seal away a person's chakra for a while or if the user willed it, permanently.. also able to be used as a defensive technique and form an area in which no one could leave. A giant dome, made of chain. The thought of that jutsu sparked an idea. Since she knew the Uzumaki clan would likely deny a request to learn a clan technique. Even though unknown to them and her, that she carried Uzumaki blood in her. So this type of technique might be possible.
This was all she thought about for the remainder of the travel. Her mind decided to close to the tragedy that had happened for the time being. It would only be a distraction to her. Nanami's soul focus had to be on training, getting much stronger then she is now. Her mind thought about ways to create the arrows without the bow. She knew that this was one of her big hindrances. Nanami also knew the training she was about to be put through would help her chakra control. Leading to her not needing the bow. Also she would make a request to go through taijutsu training. If she was able to summon the arrows without the bow. Then fighting hand to hand and using the arrows would be possible. This would be her side training. Meaning it would be training and sleeping for the next year if she wanted to achieve this.
The village is in sight, it is much quieter then normal. Nanami knew why. They arrived just after dusk. Sakura gave the two leave to get settled and or say hello to any family that was living there. Nanami arrived to an empty house. She guessed with all the commotion caused at the Chunin exams that he would be busy trying to figure out who would fill in for the Hokage until he was retrieved. The way everything went down though. She feared something was waiting for them. Something that was not going to be fun. Namami walked up to her room. Worn out from the ordeal. She collapses onto her bed. Nanami stretches out
"Why couldn't it just have been a normal Chunin exams." She covers her face with a pillow. Acting kind of girly again.
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Every month Nanami sends a letter to Nori..-
MONTH ONE
The first day starts with her and Sakuya meeting with Sakura, here is where she revealed the Sharingan. Nanami also made sure to inform her, that she had already talked with her husband about it.. We then made formal introduction. They started training Sakura went over the basics. Which both of them knew, but Nanami didn't speak up. She knew she had to be very respectful. Nanami absorbed every word Sakura said, and never tried using her own knowledge to counter her. The knowledge she would learn would be invaluable in many aspects of her life. They started with the fish technique in the first week. Both of them worked hard. Sakuya showed an affinity for healing that Nanami didn't have. She completed the task a day ahead of Nanami. This only fueled the young woman's drive. She quickly caught up to Sakuya. Even though she kept up. It always took more chakra for Nanami then Sakuya.
Sakura's hopes came true as the two girls not only developed a friendship, but also a rivalry. When they were training it was pretty intense at times. Neither would show a sign of being tired. Even though Nanami was at times. When it came time for healing jutsu training. This is when Nanami would first use her Sharingan to copy a technique. While it still takes time to learn. She had the hand-seals down. They trained all day. Then Nanami trained when she got home. She worked on forming her arrows without her bow. This initially would prove hard. The control to create the Arrows without a focus was very hard. After the first few weeks of both Sakura's training and her own. She would nail down the healing arrow. As it fell in to what she was currently training in.
The third week came and went in a blur. She trained from dawn till bedtime. She always ate correctly for maximized energy. She never missed a meal. Though her rivalry with Sigmund was not lost on her. She alternated nights of training with her arrows, and training in Taijutsu. Nanami started to see why Sigmund was so good. Though he was considered a prodigy, so she knew competing with him would be difficult. Though she remembered his style, even though she thought the use of bones from his own body was a little disgusting. Nanami also knew the strength of such a Kekkai was amazing. Nanami wondered what type of training her team was enduring. Though Nanami frowned slightly remembering how much damage he had taken. Remembering that. She knew Sigmund, for month of two would be in recovery and physical rehab
"I know you will bounce back. You better not let me out do you." She smiled to herself. Then she remember what Nori said to Sigmund. Her confession of sorts. She hoped Nori and Sigmund would grow closer
"I hope their bond grows, for it will make them both stronger." Nanami was stargazing as she said this. The first month ends. With her training for now firmly set now. Nanami prepares for the next month's training to be even more intense.
MONTH TWO
The month begins with another lecture. Sakura wasn't kidding when she said it would only get harder, and more intense. They started on healing broken bones of small animals, and helping out at the clinic with minor injuries. This would last a few hours out of their training, once a week. Nanami really enjoyed the interaction with the parents, kids, and even their pets. While the little ones were a bit rambunctious. Nanami seemed to win them over with her beautiful smile, and kind touch. Each day she would talk with Sakuya about different ways of healing, and such. They seemed to get along quite well.
Every day was different, this made learning a lot more fun, and a lot more challenging. Nanami loved this. Her energy went through the roof. You definitely see the Uzumaki blood in her shine in training like this. Everyday Nanami was all smiles. She worked as hard as anyone could. Her other training began to show progress. As she was able to hold the healing arrow while doing intense movement, like rock climbing or free running. It did take a lot of focus. So occasionally she lost her focus and the arrow faded. Each day was more fun to her then the last. Sakura would most likely notice her enthusiasm increase each day. It might remind her a little of both Naruto and Sasuke. Sasuke's focus, and Naruto's fun side.
Nanami started to grow a little adding a few inches to her dancer-like frame. She filled out a little more in the chest area. Her night training started improving bit by bit. Her kicks were becoming harder. Her punches faster. After her nightly mountain climbing she stood up as she stared at the stars
"I wonder if there is someone out there for me." Nanami gazed into the sky for a while. Her mind and body was changing, and growing. Nanami energy kept increasing. She finally got a grasp on using her healing arrow without her bow. Next she worked on her wind arrow. Which was way more volatile. So training with that form of arrow went much slower, as the arrow needed precise control. Which Nanami lacked at the moment. The final day of the second month comes to a close. Sakura administered a very difficult written and hands on exam. Nanami wasn't perfect, but she did well. Not as well as she wanted to do. The month ends on a good note. The training has yet to truly begin.
MONTH THREE
Nanami wakes up early to another day of training. She rushes down past her father, saying hi and bye at the same time. She was excited. She arrives on time, and ready to train. Thats when Sakura hands them both mission attire
"Time for field work. Without knowledge of the lands you will travel through, things will become deadly for those you are trying to help, and yourselves if you are not prepared. I have a month long trip planned. We will aid those along the way, as well as do some endurance training." For the next month they traveled the safe paths. Into snow, ice, heat, wind, and storms. The terrains were harsh, the weather even more so. Giving aid to people in such weather was difficult and tested both control and concentration.
Nothing eventful happened with the exception of delivering a child. Which opened Nanami's eyes a bit more. She really enjoyed this aspect of being a medical ninja. But she knew it wouldn't all be fun like this. Nanami knew battles were coming. Battles that could change everything. They arrive back in Konoha. The difference in air could be felt. It was so clean in Konoha. Other places you could smell the differences as well as feel them. Sakura gave her a day to rest after the journey. For the first time since training started Nanami slept the entire day away. The third month moves by and more trials are to come.
MONTH FOUR
The previous months went by quickly. Nanami's night training also improved. She was able to control the wind arrow, and produce as many as three at once and five of the healing. Being able to produce multiples in a fight would give her an edge. Adding this with her Genjutsu would make her a formidable opponent. However when actually fighting with Taijutsu. Nanami could only sustain two arrows. A work in progress. The next day her training intensified, every moment there was a new challenge. These new challenges and tests started to wear nanami down a little more. It was rough and the training started to use more chakra. It made her night training all the more challenging. It took more concetration to keep even one arrow up. But she managed and worked through it. Always bright and cheerful after sleeping.
Day after day went by. She grew accustomed to the harsh training. It never got any easier. Which helped her night training. Eventually she got back into dancing and training with her fire and wind jutsu. Though in a different manner. She had gained enough control to freely direct two arrows. She had managed to master the flame arrow finally. She had the flame and wind arrows dancing around her as she practiced Taijutsu. At times she had an arrow fire at a target at the end of a punch. Knowing at times she would have to fight a group of enemies. Her fire arrow's explosive area and the power of the explosion made her strategy for it change a bit as well. This would be her long range power attack.
The month came to a close and with how the training with Sakura was going. She knew she would have to tone down her night training.
MONTH FIVE
The month started off with a day spent at the clinic. This time however instead of the minor wounds they started sitting in and eventually participating in the surgeries. She watched as Sakura used her Chakra scapel with extreme precision. Sakura explained how the jutsu worked and how it was unwieldy in combat. Though after saying this, she looked at Nanami and explained with the Sharingan much like the chidori. She could wield the Chakra Scapel with extreme efficiency and lethality in combat. This made sense and excited Nanami a bit. The ability to sever tendons, ligaments, slice arteries, and much more with just a touch. The medical applications were unprecedented as well. It was a double blade technique for Nanami. Useful both in and out of combat. A technique that makes use of her Sharingan. It dawned on Nanami, that like the chidori the Chakra scalpel could be a base for countless jutsu.
Nanami wasn't at all reluctant to use her Sharingan. She put it to use through all her training so far. According to what she had learned at the academy about the Sharingan, is that the third tomoe is based on how much and how hard the person practices and uses it. She would try through practical means to increase the Sharingan's power to the third tomoe.
The young woman asked Sakura if she could teach her the Chakra Scalpel technique. Sakura studies the girls expression when she asked. It seemed to be genuine, and there was no ulterior motive. The Chakra scalpel was added to her training regimen. This only made her night training worse. She cutback on all training from this point on. Nanami smiled a bit as she laid on a hill
"I wonder what everyone else is doing?" She hadn't heard anything from Sigmund. She had heard that Nori began training with Rock. That excited her a bit
"If we become a team again. Not many will be able to stop us. I don't know why, but the thought of revenge seems almost pointless now. I can't let it cloud my judgement." Her fist clinched and she made a throwing motion almost like she was throwing something away
"I remember your words Sasuke-kun. I won't follow the dark path any further." She kips up in one fluid motion. Its clear now, that her clumsy movements were gone.
The level of chakra control kept steadily rising. It was even noticeable in her wind and fire jutsu. The tornado's were much larger, and her flame jutsu looked more like a flame wall. She was able to materialize her arrows fully and launch them at the a faster speed then with the bow. If she focused she could even to some limited degree control their flight path. She could cause the wind and flame arrows to detonate mid flight which gave her even more versatility and surprise.
Her progress on the chakra scalpel was moving along quite well. Sakura seemed pleased, and also a little concerned. She saw how Nanami trained relentlessly. It reminded her of Guy in a way. Nanami was never silly or outlandish with her training like he was. But also looking at how strong guy became. She saw Nanami's growth potential to have no cieling. The month comes to an end.
MONTH SIX
The sixth month arrived. This lead to a paramount challenge for Nanami. She was placed in charge of the clinic for the day. She had to direct the other medical staff, as well as determine which injuries had to be treated first. The day went along fine. So far no major injuries. Just a lot of minor to medium injuries. Burns, broken bones, bruises, and such. Two hours before her shift ended an alarm went up meaning a critically wounded patient was inbound. Nanami quickly started barking commands. She had the operating room , burn ward, and the healing ward on standby. She took a deep breath as the sounds of many footfalls echoed in the clinic.
Nanami did not recognize the boy. He was about her age, but seemed to be dressed in fine clothes. Another man followed by a cadre of Anbu ninja. It was the Land of fire's Daimyo. Apparently there was a fight that broke out on his way back to his home. His son was caught in the crossfire. Nanami directed to medical ninja to get him into the O.R. stat. Her and three other medical ninja began various healing treatment. The wounds weren't deep but the boy had lost a lot of blood. She read the boys file and sent for several blood packs of the appropriate blood. After Nanami and the others had closed all the arteries, and sealed the boys wounds. Then they began a transfusion of the blood. The boy regained his color and started breathing normally. The boy was sent to the recovery ward. The Daimyo thanked Nanami a milion times. Nanami made sure he knew it was all of them including her staff. They were thanked as well. The shift came to an end for Nanami. She goes int othe office and collapses into a chair. She fell asleep with a smile.
Her second life saved. Nanami loved the feeling of saving someone's life. It made her push herself even harder. The month ended with a big leap in progress towards learning the Chakra Scalpel.
MONTH SEVEN
The seventh month started with an increase in difficulty. Everything they had learned was being put to the test. Then a twist. Sakura started explaining how small adjustments in chakra output, and in shaping the jutsu could create a new use for the jutsu. Or even a whole new jutsu. We watched and followed Sakura's lead. Nanami picked it up quite quickly. She loved altering Jutsu's and seeing where they lead. She found many other uses for her various jutsu. Like using her wind jutsu to snuff out fires. Though Sakura never forgot about Nanami's Sharingan. Sakura also did some one on one training. Sakura taught Nanami how to use the Sharingan to identify poisons, chakra affliction, bleed points, and so on. She used the Sharingan as Sakura instructed.
The weeks went by quite quickly. Every day there was something new to learn, and Nanami wanted to learn everything she could. Her time for night training had all but vanished by this point. She still went on runs and practiced taijutsu. At this point Nanami was very close to learning the Chakra Scalpel jutsu. The last day of the month was an odd one. Sakura called Nanami out to a training ground. She explained to Nanami that the months prior, that she had been watching her train, and that the level of training was something to be proud of. Sakura went on to tell her that Nanami reminded her of both Naruto and Sasuke when they were her age. She was thankful that Nanami didn't run off seeking revenge or the like. Nanami would shake her head and explain that would break a deal she had made with someone. She doesn't go back on her word.
After they talked for a while. Sakura explained the real reason why she had summoned Nanami to the training grounds. Sakura wanted to test Nanami's Taijutsu. Nanami was on edge for a moment. Then the sparring started and Nanami found out what it felt like to be hit by Sakura. It was like a frieght train slamming into your body. Nanami kept up and blocked several attacks. But Sakura was a lot faster then she seemed. Sakura paused and told Nanami to use her Sharingan. Nanami obliged and they began again. This time it was completely different. She was able to predict some of Sakura's movements. She blocked and even landed a few blows. While Nanami's punches were no where near Sakura's level. Her kicks were powerful. Sakura smiled and looked at Nanami explaining how she kicks like Tsunade did. That made Nanami happy. After they finished. Sakura mended all the bruises on Nanami and sent her home for the day. Another month gone, and yet the coming months would be an even bigger trial for Nanami.
MONTH EIGHT
The eighth month began with a hard and difficult test. She managed to pass. The test was on stuff they had yet to cover. Nanami realized that the test was more of what we knew and how to apply it to the questions. Nanami kept up her duties in the Clinic. She delivered several babies, did a few minor surgeries, and one major one. Unfortunately the major one was afflicted with an unknown jutsu. There was dark chakra in the mans blood. Nanami immediately asked where the man had come from. Apparently a skirmish had broken out near the Land of Snow. The man was a causality of the conflict. There was no way to be sure if it was Kotatsu. Sakura saw the look in her eyes, its one Sakura had seen in Sasuke's eye's many times throughout her life with him. Nanami hadn't noticed yet. But the Sharingan was glowing brighter then ever. This concerned Sakura. She quickly ushered Nanami into her office and they had a long talk. Nanami nodded and explained she was just angry that she couldn't do anything to help the man or the others in that fight.
Nanami took several deep breaths and smiled again. She went about her duties without so much as mentioning the incident. This month she had finished learning the Chakra Scalpel. Once Nanami had learned it she began to use it not only in the clinic. It made a huge difference. Then she started training with it for combat use. Nanami's Sharingan allowed her to move without fear of accidentally striking herself or anyone that wasn't her target. Nanami came to find it could destroy organic material and stone. It was a scary technique, and a very useful technique for saving lives and taking them. Sakura watched Nanami closely for any sudden changes, ones that Sasuke exhibited before he left the Leaf Village. None were exhibited, but even Sakura could feel the eerie killing intent. Almost exactly like Sasuke's, this worried her as well.
MONTH NINE
The ninth month begins. Sakura shifts the focus of Nanami's training from chakra control, which Nanami excelled at. It was changed to Nanami's Stamina and chakra reserves. So the training changed for Nanami as Sakuya had chakra in spades. Not only was it physical it was also spiritual. Nanami meditated for hours on end. Sakura then had her do mountain climbing and wall running. Doing all these things together was tiring. But Nanami felt her chakra growing. One night as she meditated, and Sakura was watching her. Nanami's chakra aura became visible. This was not a common thing. It took Sakura by surpise. That was the only time Sakura saw Nanami's chakra aura. Nanami's chakra reserves grew and grew. She was able to create and fire her arrows while performing flips and rolls. It was impressive to watch. Nanami's fire arrow explosions were kind of scary, but cool looking at the same time. The radius, the color.
Sakura began training Nanami on the principles of the six paths. Nanami found it really quite amazing. The Rinnegan was barely explained in the outlines for Dojutsu. Only it was said to be the strongest next to the True Byakugan that Kaguya wielded. This became an area that Nanami started studying. She read everything she could find about the six paths. She read about a few of the powers each of the paths could wield. But there was no mention of a clan or how one causes the Rinnegan to appear. This became a hobby of sorts. She spent a lot of time in the archives reading what she could. There wasn't much. Nanami absorbed what she could and asked many questions about them. Nanami eventually calmed down on the subject. Though Nanami kept digging whenever she found something new. The ninth month comes to an unusual end.
TENTH MONTH
The tenth month began with a lecture on natural chakra or Senjutsu. The training and ability to absorb natural chakra is long and arduous. This peaked Nanami's curiousity even more then the six paths. Due to the fact that the six paths seemed unattainable. While Senjutsu could be trained upon. This is where Nanami's focus changed. However she knew no one in the village outside of their captured Hokage, that knew or could even train someone in Senjutsu. This did not curb her enthusiasm though. Sakura told her the basics. But warned her not to attempt it without a proper teacher. Nanami knew for the time being that there was no such teacher. Though this gave Nanami a side mission to find someone or something to train her in Senjutsu. She spent her free time researching people, and the clans of various summons. Though it hadn't dawned on her yet. It would near the end of her training.
After those lectures things became a bit interesting. Nanami was trained to identify most of the poisons found in the world. So that an antidote or jutsu may be used to remove or cure it. Sakura showed them how to extract poisons, and parasites from the blood. It was fascinating, though Sakuya seemed to pick up the proper methods faster. They both seemed to be able to grasp it quite quickly. Both removing the poisons and identifying them. Nanami still found a little time to train her Taijutsu. The tenth month ended.
ELEVENTH MONTH
The eleventh packed in even more information. Though Nanami was sidetracked with the thoughts of learning Senjutsu. Her goal was similar, but a little altered. She now wanted to become the strongest ninja. So nobody would cause death like this new enemy was. Nanami kept up her Stamina and chakra reserve training. She enjoyed meditating. She used it to center herself, and focus. Occasionally her aura appears for a brief moment. Like a flash of light. Not even Nanami saw it. So she never bothered to look into it. More tests and more surgeries. They became regulars at the Clinic. This is when Nanami seemed to forget all about the tragedy. Even if she can't save a person she tries her hardest too. Sakura never doubted Nanami's resolve. More and more Sakura saw Tsunade in her. They were both quite similar. Both ferocious combatants, but they were both selfless. Their skill sets matched up quite a bit as well. Strong with medical ninjutsu, but also strong in comabt. Sakura smiled as she watched them run the clinic.
More and more severely wounded ninja and villagers who were caught in the crossfire, were brought in. Nanami was exhausted already. Yet she had a room full of patients. Nanami kept at it until her shift ended. Sakura gave her the rest of the night to sleep. Which Nanami did. The dreams started coming back and more vividly. Always explosions and ninja in black with an odd headband. Neither of those two features were ever clear though. Like her subconscious was hiding them from her. The entire month was spent in the clinic. Putting what they had learned to use. It was very tiring, but Nanami loved it. Working there was never dull or boring. Month eleven ends..
THE FINAL MONTH OF TRAINING
The last month was spent in review. Nanami asked as many questions about Senjutsu as she could. Though it did finally dawn on her to ask a final request of Sakura. Nanami asked if she could talk with Katsuya about two things. Nanami knew she was asking a lot of Sakura. She hoped Sakura would grant her final request.
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Private to GM: If allowed we can do that bit of RP in PM's, or wherever you wanted to.]
Sakura went over everything they had learned. Had them perform each jutsu she had taught them. Nothing was lost to Nanami. The Sharingan also gave her a better memory it seemed. Maybe a perk unique to her. Everything went smoothely. She still was a ways away from Sakura's skill. She knew she had a lot more training to do. Though she felt much stronger, smarter, faster, and she felt like she had an endless amount of chakra. After all the chakra reserve training and stamina training. Nanami had little issues with running out of chakra. Nanami smiled as Sakura congratulated them. They did what usually takes three years in one. Which was amazing for two genin to do. Nanami bowed and thanked her for the year of training. It was intense and fun. Nanami never regretted taking on this training. She loved it. Nanami learned so much, and it gave her a goal to reach for.
After leaving she went home and at a meal with her father for one time during that year. Shikamaru was busy with work, Nanami was busy with training. So they got to eat together for once. It was peaceful. Nanami talked about her training and what she had learned. the night flew by quickly.
Overall Nanami grew to be about 5'7". She cut her hair to be just above her shoulders, if not a little shorter. She traded in her Kimono look for something more practical
(Check her character page for the updated look.) Also she no longer carries her bow with her.
Nanami walked out of her house and up to the training ground where they had first met their Sensei. She remembered the couple weeks of training they actually got to have. It was fun. Even Sigmund laughed. For a time Nanami actual got Sigmund to open up a little. These were all memories that came back to her as she looked at the training grounds. She walked over to a corner and planted a white orchid. Nanami said a few things about how he will be missed. She kicks off landing in the center of the water. She remembers falling in a few times when they did water walking training. Nanami smiled remembering how she displayed her ability to dance with her elements. Even though it was short. These memories will stay with her forever.
Everything seemed to overwhelm her as she stood on the water. Tears welled up and hit the sparkling water. She only cried for a moment. Then a smile flashed over her face. She began to sing. This is the first time anyone has heard her actually sing. Her voice was spot on as she sang a song about friends and friends lost. Her voice seemed to carry over the entire village. Even to the point where people gathered and listened to her. Though while she sang her flames danced around her creating quite the sight. Nanami had no real idea that a lot of people had gathered. But it seemed like everyone needed something to wake them up from the miseries many suffered. The song ended with a small tribute to their Sensei. It was at this point she noticed the fifty or so people clapping. She smiled and waved not realizing that she had been singing so loudly. But it felt good letting all that emotion out.
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