My Ninja Way

8

Its been a little over a month now. Training with the Raikage was tough, since he didn't hold back. But he did help me improve my speed a lot and helped channel my physical strength. Bee helped too, he helped with some of my ninjutsu. We even made some combos together! Which is pretty awesome if you ask me. Like I said, this past month has been very active. When I wasn't training, since Ai was the Raikage, he had things to do, I was at the hospital. I guess the other medical ninjas were surprised when I helped. Then sometimes I would be with Karui and Omoi, in over a short time they became good friends of mine. Bee and the Raikage were already like family to me. At first, I only planned to train, now I have these new bonds and I'm really glad.

Even though I'm leaving tomorrow, I'll miss this place. I got to hear stories of when my father was younger, from Ai. Like when they were kids and when on missions, they would run into eachother a lot. I chuckled slightly and swinged my feet back and forth, I was currently sitting on the edge of the mountain, that held up the Raikage's office. I enjoyed watching my feet disappear into the shallow clouds and feeling the sun on my skin.

The sunny days always reminded me of Naruto, since he was always so open minded, and smiling happily. I miss team 7, I wonder how they're doing...

"Yo, Kai. Its time to fly! We've got a mission to comply!" I heard the rapping from down below. Looking down, I saw Bee looking up at me. I jumped off, which caused him to panic slightly and his hand transformed into a bigger one and caught me halfway, much to my disappointment. "Fool, ya fool."

"I was gonna land, ya know!" I pouted slightly.

"Bakayaro! Kanayaro! You should be more careful, without being dareful. Ya see?" He rapped once more, as he set me on the ground.

"Then you should take your advice as well!" I grumbled.

"Eh? Shuddup, ya know?" Bee argued back, as we continued to the Raikages office. Getting strange looks from everyone. Once again, when we reached the door to the Raikages office, Bee just waltzed right in. I chuckled and followed in after him.

The Raikage sighed a little irritate that Bee didn't knock, but probably knew he wouldn't do it anyway. I noticed the Raikage had a sad look in his eyes, but he held it strongly. He sighed slightly. "Kairi, we received word from the Raikage earlier this morning. Instead of your journey tomorrow it will be today."

"B-But Bro!" Bee protested, I smiled on the inside, he didn't want me to go.

"No buts Bee. Kairi is a ninja from Kohonagakure. That's her home and besides the Hokage wishes her back." The Raikage stated sadly, but covered it with a thought voice. "Now, go pack and meet at the gate. Bee you'll travel with her to the border then report back."

We both nodded sadly and left the building. A depressed aura hung on our heads. After about 10 minutes passed by, Bee said he had to go do something and quickly ran off. So I was once again left alone. I headed back towards the hotel and packed everything I brought and cleaned up. Locking the door, I set the key underneath the mat and began my way to the gate.

"KAIRI!" A voice yelled, causing me to stop, "Don't you take one more step!"

I turned around only to be tackled down by two people. Seeing red and white hair, I grinned. "Karui!! Omoi!!!"

"You didn't think we'd let you leave without a goodbye right?" Omoi smirked, with a sucker in his mouth.

"He's right. Besides we got you something to remember us by." Karui smiled as they got off and helped me up.

"You got me something?" I asked surprised.

"Yup." Omoi confirmed, reaching into his pocket and pulled out a black bracelet, wit a silver metal lightning bolt, and the kanji symbol of Friends with the first letter if our names.

"Wow. It's beautiful..." I said in awe. I smiled at them and attacked them into a tight hug. "I will never forget about you guys."

"You better get going the Raikages not a patient man, Kairi." Omoi gave me one last smile and waved with Karui as I ran towards the gates. The Raikage and Bee were standing and waiting.

"Kairi... It's been a very good privilege of having to train you. Your father would've been very proud of you. And make sure to visit, you keep Bee in line." The Raikage mused slightly.

"Aw Bro! Talk about a bruised ego..." Bee rapped sadly.

"Hmph. Now get going." The Raikage sighed, folding his arms. Me and Bee sighed and began walking away, but I stopped and ran back. Much to Bee and The Railages surprize when I hugged the Raikage tightly.

"Thank for everything! I'll be sure to visit you and KB!" I mumbled, he chuckled and patted my head when I let go. I smiled up at him and ran back to where Bee was waiting.

"Ready to fly like a butterfly, Lil Kai?" He rapped slightly, as we began walking.

"Only if you're ready to sting like a Killa Bee, ya see~?" I rapped alongside him, causing him to smirk.

"Now thats what Im talking about! Fool ya fool!" He rapped again.

After about three to four hours we finally made it to the bridge, we first met at. It just brings the farewell to your front door.

"This isn't a goodbye, so dont you dare lie~ Its only a see you soon, like the sun and the moon~" Bee rapped with a sad smile. I smiled softly at him as e began digging throught his pocket. "This is for good luck, A charm." He held out a little pendant of a white cloud with blue and black lightning.

"Thank you KB-Nii!" I cried slightly and hugged him tightly.

***

I was on my way back to the hidden leaf village. I was over excited to see everyone again. Even though it was only a month, it felt like an eternity. I still felt a little down about leaving Bee, Karui, Omoi and everyone else I became friends with. I placed Bees charm around my neck next to my mothers crystal(theres only two made) that belonged to her granddad. and the bracelet Karui and Omoi ave me on my wrist. I know I'll see them again soon.

I was going to make a all Night travel so I can get to the halfway point, by at least noon tomorrow. I dodged branches as I jumped from tree to tree. I was actually making a good pace, if I kept up like this. I smiled brightly as I began thinking of what home would be like. Seeing Gramps, Sasuke, Naruto, Kakashi-Nii, and everyone. It made me all the more homesick than I already was.

But it was only that homesickness that made me push myself harder so I can get home faster.