6 Tomoko Kaguya

"Tomoko, Tomoko Kaguya."

Rinshiki frowned, could it be a coincidence, her having the name of the traitor?

No, there were too many things pointing towards this being the planet Isshiki and Kaguya went to.

But that still didn't answer the question of where they were.

He speculated that they were either hiding or had been sealed somehow.

He soon reached the beach and, landing on a rock overlooking it, gently placed the small girl down.

She quickly turned around and smiled up at him, "Thanks for helping me back there."

Rinshiki sighed and looked at the lake behind the girl, "You're lucky that I was there."

She blushed and looked away, "C-can I know your name?"

He cocked an eyebrow and looked down at Tomoko, "Rinshiki."

Her smile widened and she grabbed his hands, "Rinshiki-san, are you a Hyuga?"

The boy frowned, he had heard that name once before but still didn't know who they were, "What makes you think that?"

"Well, your Byakugan," she said pointedly.

He chuckled and nodded, deciding to ask Fu later, "Yes, I'm a Hyuga."

Rinshiki had decided to keep his identity as an Otsutsuki a secret from those he hadn't told already, since he didn't want Isshiki or Kaguya to know that he was here.

He knew of course that it was only a matter of time since nobody he had seen till now had the same complexion and horns as him.

Tomoko let go of him and smiled up at him, "Rinshiki-san?"

He hummed in acknowledgement, still contemplating what to do about his appearance.

"Please, teach me how to fight!" she said a determined expression on her face.

Rinshiki's eyes narrowed and the veins around his eyes slowly bulged outwards.

The sclera, which was usually a pale blue, instantly turned more vibrant.

Tomoko's eyes widened as she saw this small transformation take place, "W-what are you doing?"

He didn't respond, only letting his eyes glide over her small form.

Rinshiki had just planned to check up on Tomoko's health, but when he activated his Byakugan he noticed that the girl's body was full of small insects.

A deep frown formed on his face, but he decided not to say anything, assuming that it might be some sort of ability she had.

Sighing he placed a hand on the girl's head, "Why?"

She blinked in confusion, "Why, what?"

"Why should I train you, what do I get from this exchange?"

She frowned and turned away, a hand on her chin.

Tomoko then quickly turned back and stared straight into Rinshiki's eyes, "I'll be your ally."

The boy sighed and was about to jump away when Tomoko grabbed his sleeve, "Wait, I'll I'll… I'll be your subordinate!"

Turning back around Rinshiki smiled, "Alright, I'll train you."

***

(2 months later)

The sounds of combat echoed through the training grounds of Takigakure as two kids, one a boy and the other a girl were locked in a ferocious struggle.

Rinshiki's face was as calm as ever, as the girl swung at him with a wakizashi.

Her hair, which was quite long, was tied back in a ponytail, with two bangs framing her face.

Moving ack Rinshiki narrowly dodged the blade heading towards his face.

Reaching forward he slapped the sword out of the way and bolting forward flicked Tomoko's forehead.

She cried out in irritation and held the place he flicked her.

There was a good reason why he had ordered her to use an actual blade and not her bone spikes.

It was because she could surprise her enemies that way.

If they thought that they only needed to watch out for her visible blade then she could catch them off guard with her bones.

"Faster!", he ordered, and nodding firmly, Tomoko dashed forward, the wakizashi to her side.

Rinshiki's eyes narrowed as Tomoko appeared in front of him.

She quickly swung at his head but seeing the blade approach, Rinshiki easily ducked under it.

A wide grin appeared on Tomoko's face and she kicked forward, nearly hitting her opponent's face.

"Faster!" he said after moving back a few meters.

Tomoko gritted her teeth and was about to swing at Rinshiki but seeing his eyes widen she stopped and looked back.

Before them stood 4 men wearing black cloaks and animal masks.

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