Minato's Legacy

Team 10

After team 10 ate their lunch at the local barbecue, they did not have to wait long for their sensei to show up. They waited about five minutes, then Asuma Sensei led them to their training ground. First thing they did was introductions. They all just stated their names and their favorite place to relax. Now the jonin was explaining the task they had to do to officially become a genin.

"Okay listen up, all you have to do is capture me by the time the sun is setting and you will have pass the test" spoke Asuma. Any questions? The Genin just shook their heads. The Genin had to give Asuma 30 minutes to hide before they could start looking for their sensei. "Okay, does anyone have an idea"? Ino asked the two boys. Raikou was the one to answer. "I can make a few shadow clones and they can look while we come up with a solid plan." Both of Raikou teammates liked that idea, especially Shikamaru, that would be less work for him. Work was such a drag. . . After the 30 minute head start for Asuma sensei was up, Raikou sent out 5 Shadow clones to start looking. Raikou didn't want to send any more than out because 20 was his limit and there was no telling how long it would take to find his sensei, he did not want to tire himself out in the first hour of the test.  Quickly, a hour pass, the three little ninja hadn't even picked up a trace of their bearded sensei. Finally, the Nara broke the silence. "I believe we are going about this the wrong way." The other two stopped and Ino replied, "Then how on earth should we be doing this, Mr Lazy? Shikamaru lazily answered, "Don't you find it odd that Asuma Sensei didn't give us any clues or information as to find him?" Ino brought her hand up to her mouth and started to think, then she said "Huh, you are right Shikamaru, that is very weird." After a few seconds of no talking, Raikou spoke up, " No Ino, Shikamaru is saying that Asuma Sensei did leave us clues and information to follow." The blonde hair girl just stared at her blonde teammate as if he was stupid. The stare battle lasted for a minute before the Nara got fed up with it and he said "Think about Ino, the only thing Asuma mentioned was what our favorite place to relax was, so I'm guessing he is at his favorite spot to relax." Realization finally hit Ino. "Well what are we waiting for? lets go" said Ino. But before they left the pineapple head boy wanted to make a plan first. So, after thinking of a plan, the three genin took off for their sensei.

Meanwhile with Asuma, he was currently in a tree, by a small little creek, just relaxing. He believed he had another two hours or so to kill before his cute little team would find him. It has been at least 2 and a half hours since Asuma told his team of their objective. He wanted to take a quick nap but knew that would be a bad idea. Next thing Asuma knew was that a kunai was coming for his head. Asuma quickly jumped out of the tree and he was immediately engaged by his blond male student. "Huh, think you can take me by yourself? I thought you were smarted than that." claimed Asuma. Raikou just grunted and in a sweet voice spoke "no, I'm just the distraction." Asuma face fell then years of battle experience kicked in. He saw Shikamaru's shadow possession jutsu coming for him from behind him. Asuma jumped out of the way and tossed a kunai at the Nara boy. Asuma just laughed at his team and said "Wow, you guys actually almost had me, I mean I did have my guard down but still, nice try. Now that your plan failed what are you going to do?" Asuma Sarutobi was kicking himself for almost falling for that basic trap, but he knew he was fine now, he had all three members of his team in his field of view.

Ino was 20 yards away from him, high in a tree. The two boys were 5 yards in front of him, Shikamaru on his right, Raikou on his left. Asuma Sarutobi was not going to let his guard down again but his thoughts were interrupted by Raikou saying "Asuma Sensei, who said that our plan failed?" Before the Bearded man could say anything he heard shouts from a Raikou behind him. "Lightning Release: Lightning Beam Technique" a medium size beam shoots out for Asuma. He quickly jumps to his right and avoids the move. Asuma stands up and looks at where the attack hit and glad he moved out of the way. The attack wasn't bad enough to knock him unconscious but he knew he would be shocked and dazed long enough for his team to win. Asuma started to do hand signs to counter attack but stopped suddenly then he heard Raikou speak, "I did warn you Sensei, didn't I?" Asuma knew he messed up when he stopped moving. Shikamaru had caught him in his shadow possession jutsu. Their sensei just laughed and said "Well done you three, you all worked together as a team, but I'm afraid this won't be enough to capture me"