Konoha's New Yellow Flash

Focal Point: The Mark of the Leaf: Miyu's Hidden Feeling of Fear!

I'm used to chakra empowered fists, but this is difficult. It really is different. Jiraiya drew a point on our hands, right at the center. Concentrate on this mark. Concentrate. Come on Miyu.

Naruto had managed to spring a leak in his rubber ball. He's on his second one and just sprung a leak on it as well. I bit my lip and concentrated more. I haven't been able to do anything like that.

A part of me was just focusing on learning this, whereas a small part of me feared my brother would learn it before me. Selfish, I know, but he can spring leaks in his whereas mine stays the same.

Day by day goes by. Naruto continues to spring leaks, and I continue to make no progress. Why can't I do it? What's wrong with me?

No, nothing's wrong with me. It took me years to create chains made of chakra. It just takes time.

I sighed as we started again. Jiraiya dropped down a bag of rubber balls, considering Naruto went through most of them this week. "Alright then. I gotta go back and scrounge up some more information."

"What? You just got here." Naruto complained. "Sorry kid, but I don't have any time to waste. "Hey that's it?! Not even a soulful game of catch between pupils and their master?! You lousy bum!" Naruto grabbed a ball and chucked at Jiraiya.

But he just turned and caught it in his mouth and laughed victoriously. "Strike!" He claimed. "What are you a dog?!" I shouted at him, slightly annoyed. He spit the ball out.

"There you go kid, game over. See you around sports." He turned and walked away. I sighed and picked up one and continued. I need to practice. I can't fall to far behind. I can't be a burden.

Again, I concentrated. Focusing on my chakra.

I can do this. I can do it. It just takes time, patience, and effort. Ignoring the pain I continued. A few hours later I dropped the ball and threw up. "Miyu?!" Naruto shouted. I groaned and fell to my knees, throwing up some more.

He ran to my side and held my pig tails back. I groaned, vision blurring. "Miyu . . . when did you exceed your chakra?" He asked. I threw up some more.

My body ached. "T-two hours ago." I mumbled, my head swirling. "Miyuna . . . come on, let's take you back to the room."

"NO!" I shouted, making him jumped. "No. I can still go on. I can't be a burden. I have to continue. It's okay. This happens a lot when I learn a new jutsu." My brothers eyes widened. "Eh? What do you-damn it Miyuna." He scooped me up into his arms.

"You're going back and you're resting." He stated sternly. "No. I can't. I need to continue. I can't fall behind." I mumbled, my strength near gone, chakra nearly depleted.

"I DON'T CARE!" He shouted, surprising me. "Naru-to?" I said softly. He looked down at me, obviously angry. "You're my little sister. And when you're sick, I'm going to take care of you! You aren't going to make it worse! You're going to rest and that's it!"

I blinked in shock. Naruto.

You've changed.

We soon made it to the Inn and to our room. He immediately tucked me into my futon. "I'm going to grab some food. I'll be right back." With that he ran out of the room.

I sighed. Great. What a mess. Way to burden him. Not long Naruto ran back up, a bowl of porridge in his hands. He set it down in front of me and dug through my backpack, pulling out my emergency water pouch and medicine.

"Here." He waited patiently as I took the medicine and slowly ate the porridge. After I was finished I finished my water. Naruto gently placed his hand on my shoulder and laid me down.

"Now get some rest. I'll stay here with you until you fall asleep." Not wanting to hold him back anymore then I already have, I closed my eyes and pretended to be asleep. Ten minutes later he decided I was asleep and quietly left.

I listened for the door to close before reopening my eyes. I moved my hands to my eyes, hiding my tears of frustration. "Damn it." I cried.

Why can't I get this jutsu? It's so frustrating. Sighing, I sat up and reached into my bag, bringing out a rubber ball.

"What do you think you're doing? He's not going to be happy?" Jiraiya said, standing in front of me.

When did he show up? I grit my teeth. "I can't stop." He stared at me a moment longer. "Sarutobi told me a lot about you. He said that you were able to learn quite a bit of jutsu's and even concentrate your chakra better then most Chunin."

I bit my lip and concentrated on my hand. "I'm not as strong as everyone thinks I am. I'm not as fast as a learner as my brother either. I don't have his chakra supply, I don't have Sasuke's talent, I don't have anything special about me to help. I need to work harder." I said. The rubber ball moved a bit, spiking up here and there.

Pain exploded and it fell as I clutched my stomach. "You need to rest. If you continue you'll deplete yourself." He said, snatching the ball away. "No! I can go on." I said.

He looked at me. "You're not acting yourself. You've never shown desperation like you are now. What's really the problem?" He asked.

I stared into his eyes but my vision blurred. "He's moving forward faster then me. I can't . . . keep up." My vision went black and I fell back.

What the hell is wrong with me? I need to focus. I need to train. I can't be a burden on him. I need to become stronger. So I can protect him, and everyone else. No matter the cost, I will protect everyone I love.

~Six Years Ago~

"You four are idiots." I said, looking at Naruto, Shikamaru, Kiba, and Choji caught in a net, hanging upside down. "Come on Miyu! Help us out!" Naruto cried. I rolled my eyes and placed my hands on my hips. "Whatever. Losers." I grumbled. I jumped up and onto the branch the were stuck on.

"Whoa! How'd you do that?" Choji admired. I shrugged and got out a kunai, cutting them free. The shouted as the hit the ground harshly. "Practice." I stated.

They sat up and stared at me in awe. "How come you're so strong? You're only a kid. I'm not that strong." Choji mumbled sadly.

Sighing I jumped down in front of them. "Strength isn't something determined by physical means. You should know that. If you want to be stronger, stop skipping classes, and train more. It takes time, and patience."

Kiba snorted. "Whatever. You're just naturally strong. Even the sensei's say you and Sasuke are prodigies." He grumbled.

I tilted my head to the side. "If you don't like being weaker then me, then get stronger. There's no use in complaining. If you really hate it, just train more. But if you let your emotions get the best of you, you'll always be behind me."

~Present/ Next Morning~

My eyes snapped open. A small smile made its way onto my face. That's right, I'm so stupid. Freaking out, worrying about bringing Naruto down is what kept on messing me up. I let my emotions get the best of me, in the worst of ways.

I got up and dressed before heading towards the training area. Naruto and Jiraiya were already there. I watched in amazement as his chakra swirled and popped the ball, but destroyed the landing he was on. Naruto was flung back hashly.

I flash stepped behind him, catching him. "Really now, you're so reckless." I scolded. He looked up at me with tired eyes. "Miyu?" I smiled at him. That's right. I'm not afraid. I'm happy that he was able to accomplish this.

And if I'm not happy with it, I'll just have to work harder. I can't let emotions cloud my judgment. If I want to succeed, I need to put my fear of being left behind away.

"Congrats Naruto. Looks like you mastered the second step."