Chapter 20: Leaving Team 2

It had been weeks since Ren had returned from his mission with Team 2. Ren was now at the age of eleven, and so was Itachi. Izumi had become more skilled in genjutsu, and with the aid of her Sharingan, she became more skilled at genjutsu than most Jonin. As for Zoro he had learned many Jutsus' and had become able to use Jutsus' almost instantaneously. Ren had been working on improving his chakra infusion when he decided to attempt to infuse his lightning into his body just like the Raikage's thunder coat. However, after weeks practice he could only have his arms fully coated, if he were to expand the chakra anymore it would dissipate almost instantly.

Recalling how long it had been since he entered the world of Naruto, Ren knew he didn't have much time before Itachi would become a Missing-nin and slaughter the Uchiha. Determined to change Itachi's fate as a future Missing-nin, he went to find Asuma.

Not long, he arrived at Asuma's home. Knocking on the door, Ren asked: "Asuma sensei are you home?".

With the door opening, Asuma came out yawning, "What is it, Ren?"

"Asuma sensei I need to speak to you about something." said with a serious tone.

Seeing Ren's serious tone, Asuma invited Ren inside to sit before asking "what do you want to talk about?"

Sitting down, Ren bowed to Asuma before telling Asuma his future plans.

"I'm grateful for the things you've taught me and the memories we shared as part of Team 2, but I need to move on."

"Have you decided on what to do in the future?" Asuma said with a sigh.

"I've decided to join the Anbu, I don't have much time and I need to get stronger." since Ren couldn't tell Asuma the actual reason for him wanting to join the Anbu, he just said whatever came to his head.

"What are you so rushed on for?" Asuma concernedly asked.

"It's just that I want to catch up to Itachi as soon as possible, if I don't do what I can, I will definitely fall behind"

"Have you told Izumi and Zoro you were leaving Team 2 yet?"

"I haven't"

"I see, I'll tell them for you so you don't have to worry," Asuma said while stroking his beard.

"Thanks!"

...

Outside the Hokage's office, Ren stood there nervous before he took a step forward and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" A middle-aged voice came from behind the door.

"I am Ren Uchiha, and I seek for your audience Lord Hokage."

"Enter."

Opening the door Ren walked in and stood before the Hokage before speaking, "Lord Hokage, I've already spoken with Asuma Sensei and left Team 2"

Hearing Ren's words, the Hokage was shocked as he knew how highly Asuma thought of Ren despite his age at just ten years old.

"Explain, why did you feel the need to leave?"

"I left team two because I felt the need to take advantage of whatever I could to become stronger, so here I am requesting for Lord Hokage to allow me into the Anbu."

"What?!" Bewildered the Hokage then continued, "Denied, you are too young for the Anbu, previous rank and gender bear no significance in this decision. Unless you are at the age of thirteen, you will not be selected. Occasionally there are some rare exceptions like your brother Itachi, but I feel you can't handle the darkness involved in an Anbu's career."

"But Lord Hokage, I've trained and am able to easily assassinate many ninjas by myself!" surprised by Hiruzen's denial, Ren started to spout reasons he would be fine in the Anbu.

"Enough is enough! I have already denied you joining my Anbu."

Suddenly, the door opened and standing there was another middle-aged man. It was Danzo. "Hiruzen, if you won't let him join your Anbu, I can let him take the test for joining my new organization, Root."