ANBU boot camp

Chapter 48

"So," Naruto started casually. "How is it you are still a Genin?"

Walking with his hands behind his head the blond looks over at the older gentleman with a friendly smile. All the other Genin's tried to act casual as well but it was clear they all wished to know. Haku seemed to be the most relaxed being the new girl on the teams.

"When I was a fresh Genin, not much older then you," Kosuke replied. "I made a massive mistake, got too eager and too arrogant of my skills. And that led to both of my teammates dying."

Almost everyone stopped walking, except the two Jonin and of course Kosuke himself. It took a moment before the other Genin were able to get moving and catch up.

"So it is simple, I killed my teammates. Since then I refused to allow my self to be promoted as a way to pay for my actions."

"Kinda harsh," Neji started.

"No," Chief replied for the old man. "He killed his teammates, there is no other way to see it, he caused their deaths. He had to pay the price, Rule One"

The Genin all looked to both the Chief and to Gai who just nodded.

"So there I was," Kosuke started speaking again. "Wallowing in self-pity, a hairs breath from killing myself. When Tobirama-Sama

found me. Told me this was a harsh lesson I needed to live through and learn from and encouraged me to get back into service."

"Did it work?" TenTen asked.

"Not even a little," the old man replied. "I was so far gone the Second had to do something so drastic so evil, some said it would have been more merciful to just let me die."

"What was that?" Haku asked not sure if she was ready for the answer.

"He put me on Team 93, introducing me to Chief Kuzai," Kosuke replied with a wide smile.

Naruto laughed,

"If anyone knows how to pull you out of a hole it's the Chief."

"Weather by soft gentle words," Lee continued.

"Or grabbing you by the hair and forcing you out against your will," Neji finished.

So that is what you meant by being back with 93," Naruto asked. "This was not your first time with the Chief."

"Correct," Kosuke replied. "This is the seventh time on Team 93."

"Chief normally gets the..."Gai started but wasn't sure how to finish.

"I get the fuck-ups," Chief finished. Gai grimmised but nodded. "The shinobi that have the skill but are either to stupid or immature to use it correctly, Or something else was holding them back, so they come to me. That is how most of my ANBU started, either they were beyond skilled or they needed a major ass kicking."

Kosuke looked at Haku, she seemed to have a downcast look in her eyes,

"You, young lady, maybe just be one of the few strong Kunoichi's to ever be placed on Team 93."

"What about Tsume, Neko, My mother?" Neji asked.

"Trained as special units or straight ANBU," Kosuke replied. "Never part of Team 93 officially."