Yokai Mates

training with Jiraiya

Chapter seventeen: training with Jiraiya

After the last match was decided, Sarutobi proceeded to congratulate the winners before he had them pick numbers to find out whom they will face against in the final rounds.  Before Sarutobi could announce the results, the cat Anbu appeared behind the Onikuma as she whispered something into the old bear demon's ear.  The hokage nodded his head as he told the Anbu something before she vanished as quickly as she appeared.  

"You will all have a week to train before the final rounds begin.  So, I want you all to be at you best.  Now onto the match ups.  Naruto Uzumaki vs Neji Hyuga, Kankuro vs Shino Aburame, Temari vs Shikamaru Nara, and Gaara vs Sasuke Uchiha.  The winners from those matches will move on to face one another until we are down to the final two contestants.  I want to wish you all good luch as I will see you all within one week." stated Sarutobi as he dismissed everyone.  Before he left the arena, the Onikuma went up towards Naruto and Gaara.  "I want for you both to come to the hokage tower as I have the people whom will be training you both there.  I am very proud of how far you both have come regardless of your status." he stated before leaving.  Neji approached Gaara bowing his head in shame for his earlier behavior.  While Gaara and Neji talked, Naruto went over towards Sasuke whom was taking with Kakashi.  When Naruto approached, Sasuke quickly turned hugging his mate.

"I am so happy that you made it.  Not that I had any doubt mind you.  So, do you have any clue whom will be training you?" asked Sasuke.

"No.......  I am going to meet them at the hokage tower.  How about you?"

"Itachi and Kakashi will be working with me during this week.  So, I guess that I will see you at home later on." replied Sasuke as he quickly kissed Naruto on the cheek. 

Both Naruto and Gaara headed towards the tower wondering whom Sarutobi arranged to train them during this week.  Whomever Sarutobi arranged to train them must be very strong as it seemed that the hokage had faith that these people could make both Gaara and Naruto strong enough within a weeks time.  The two demons knocked on the door once they arrived at the hokage tower.  

"Enter!" called out Sarutobi.  Both Naruto and Gaara entered the office to find a human with long spikey white hair whom smelled like frogs.  While the other was the very first ever chimera as she was a cross between a Kirin and a Tengu.  Something about this chimera seemed familiar to Gaara.  "Thank you both for coming.  Allow me to introduce you to the ones whom will be training you.  Gaara, you may not recognize her in true form but this is Angel Hyuchi."  Gaara's eyes widened considerably.  

"Hello Gaara." stated Angel.

"But I thought that you were human.  And why are you wearing a leaf headband?" asked Gaara in shock.

"It is because I am originally from the leaf village.  I had used a genjutsu to hide my true appearance because most humans and even demons frown on mixed races.  And being from two very powerful clans with all of their abilities didn't help things." replied Angel.

"Angel was born from a union of a Hyuga and Uchiha as she is what most would call a chimera." stated Sarutobi.

"But I prefer to be called a Winged Kirin." added Angel.

"Anyways.....  Gaara you will be working with Angel while Naruto you will be working with......."

"The world famous Toad Sannin.......  Jiraiya the great!" stated the spikey haired human.