I am a Dancer (Naruto fanfiction)

12: Unusual Circumstances.

I stared at the early morning from my kitchen window. I could see the little birds hopping on electrical wires and flying from perch to perch. I wish I was a bird. Then, I wouldn't have to worry about being a ninja, dancing, stretching--stretching!

I leaped to my feet, effectively knocking over my morning tea all over the table and the floor. I groaned, picking the broken cup up and reaching for a damp towel.

After my tea fiasco, I got right down to stretch out every muscle and joint thoroughly. I might as well concentrate to defeat...who was it again? My rival? Was it my sister? I have a sister?!

No, I'm forgetting someone important again! I panicked, dropping my leg in a backward arch, smashing my foot against the table.

"OWWW!"

Half an hour later, I went to the Academy early. Knowing the doors wouldn't be open, I sat on the nearby swing and waited.

"Hey there," Someone called to me. I looked to my right to see a man walk towards me. "Are you Kuni Hirano?"

"I am," I responded. "Can I help you?"

"Swell, just swell," he grins. "I'm Izumo, and someone wants to see you."

I got off the swing and stepped towards him. "And who is this person?"

Izumo grins even more if that was possible. "An interrogator. He goes by the name Morino Ibiki."

"Well, alright. How long is this going to take? I have the Academy to attend in like, a half an hour," I said, glancing at the clock hung over the Academy front doors.

"I don't know, but Morino-san isn't a patient guy. Just go see him and tell him you need to get to the Academy in a couple of minutes," the man answered. "Hey, I'll even walk you."

"Ah, thank you then. I'll go see what he wants then."

We hurried all around the Academy and to the Hokage building, and he led me inside then downstairs towards the basement.

"Morino-san? Hirano-san is here," Izumo called through one of the doors.

"Come in." Izumo opened the door and ushered me in.

I walked inside. "Hello, sir."

"Kuni Hirano, was it?" A man stood from behind his desk. "I am Morino Ibiki. And I have some questions for you."

I heard the door slam behind me, and it wasn't until then I realized how dark this room actually was.

This can't be good, I thought, fear making its place in my heart. "Sir, I have to attend the Academy soon," I spoke up, hoping to delay whatever was to come.

The man stopped his approach and stood in front of me, tall and intimidating. "Then I suppose we can discuss your future occupation later. Izumo, bring her back here at three."

"Hai," Izumo said, coming back in. "Let's go."

Once we were outside, I asked Izumo, "What does he mean by 'occupation'?"

"Well, ever since he found out from Inoichi-san about your 'extra' skills, Morino-san wanted to see if you'll benefit more as a spy rather than a normal ninja," Izumo replied. "You've got incredible flexibility, physical strength, and great control over every part of your body. That's not something we can automatically teach in the Academy and expect them to pick it up within a school year. You, on the other hand, spent years training, so Morino-san thinks you fit the bill."

"Oh, okay. Uh, thanks!" I waved to him, running the rest of the way back to the Academy.

"Bye!"

As I sat through Iruka Sensei's class, I absentmindedly took notes and occasionally glanced at the chalkboard regarding the Chakra system. Uncertainty twisted uncomfortably in my gut as I thought about Morino-san's offer. I wanted to see what I would be able to contribute to this village. Maybe I can find out why I'm losing my memory as well.

Lunch came and went. Training was nothing more than a blur, and finally, the Academy was over. Izumo was waiting for me just outside the door, and we headed back to Morino's office again.

"Ready?" I nodded bravely. "In we go~"

The door opened again, and I stepped forward.