The Hope that comes after despair
While training, it didn't take long for my thoughts to overwhelm me...
I was weak...
Weak.
TCH Solar always protected me, but what did I do? I allowed her to end up like this, I even helped, damn it, how did I not notice?
I need to get stronger... I must get stronger to prevent such things from happening...
When Akatsuki comes, what will I do if I can't even protect Solar, my own family?
I must get stronger...
I don't know how much time passed, but when I finally snapped out of my thoughts, it was already evening, and I noticed my father watching me...
I don't know how long he had been there, but I guess he waited for me to finish my training.
Without bothering to talk to him, I headed towards the bathroom; He's the last person I want to see right now...
As I made my way to the bathroom, I saw my mother, looking worried. I guess I should at least tell her I'm okay... but I can't, the words won't come out of my mouth...
The only thing I could do was force a smile, hopefully it would ease her worries even a bit...
I entered the bathroom and started to rethink everything that happened today from start to finish...
Well, we started the day off well...
The Sarutobi settlement was peaceful, I didn't expect anything there anyway...
Then the battle at the Hyuga settlement... I must say, I was pretty cool there, haha, I hope I was able to give Neji some advice...
Next... the Uchiha settlement... I hate them... anyway, they'll be gone soon. Then I'll hunt down Itachi...
Or should I make him suffer?
I can torture Sasuke in front of his eyes... I can kill him...
I can resurrect his mother and father and make them attack Sasuke...
Ah, just thinking about these things makes me happy...
Even though I know these are not the thoughts of a sane person...
Anyway...
Next is my father... he betrayed me... he betrayed Solar and his own family! Damn it, he could have told us, we could have talked about it... Solar didn't have to suffer for this.
We didn't have to suffer for this... I believed in him like a fool, damn it, Akira, get a grip! This is not a fictional world anymore, this is a real world where you live, not everything is rainbows!
When I came out of the bathroom, she was waiting for me at the door...
Solar....
Solar:
Akira-sama, I'm so-
Before she could finish her sentence, I hugged her...
Akira:
It's okay, Solar... it wasn't your fault, don't blame yourself for anything... it was their fault. I'm fine, I'm sorry, it's my fault this happened, I couldn't have predicted it, so please... don't blame yourself.
I noticed Solar was crying, damn those who made her cry....
Akira:
Cry, Solar... cry as much as you want while you're with me... but I will make those who made you cry pay, maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but I will definitely do it! So cry, you can be as weak as you want while you're with me.
After a while, despite just waking up, she got tired of crying and fell asleep in my arms; I put her back in bed.
Tch
Although it was already late, I didn't feel like staying indoors, so I went out for a walk; normally, it's dangerous to go out alone at this hour, but I wasn't in a mentally caring state...
And there he was... Naruto...
He was on the ground, getting kicked one after another, people were laughing at him...
I immediately grabbed the guy kicking him and pulled him away, even though I was only 5 years old, I was well-trained, a civilian couldn't resist against me.
Akira:
Listen... I'm not in the mood right now, and I don't want to watch you guys beating up a kid, so I'm kindly asking you to leave...
The civilians seemed angry, but my ability to pull that guy away, even though I was only 5, served as a warning, and they left.
I approached Naruto and extended my hand to him.
Akira:
Hey Naruto... it's okay now, let's get up.
Naruto smiled and took my hand...
Naruto:
Thanks... Akira, I didn't want you to see this. You shouldn't have witnessed this, dattebayo....
It's okay, Naruto, friends are for this, to help each other in tough times... if something like this happens again, come to me, okay? I'll help you.
Naruto:
Okay, thanks, dattebayo! I have to go now, see you!
Akira:
You certainly won't ask me for help... you're the kind of person who keeps everything bottled up...
Anyway... it's already late, and I don't feel like wandering around anymore, I should go home and sleep...
When I got home, I noticed my father was waiting for me...
Shira:
Welcome home, my son.
Akira:
welcome....
I can't ignore him forever... but things will never be the same again.
Shira:
Son... I understand why you're angry with me right now, but you must understand. This was necessary, I needed to know if Solar could control herself.
Akira:
For what? To use her as a weapon? WE COULD HAVE DONE THIS AT HOME, YOU DAMN OLD MAN, why did you choose the Uchiha settlement for this? YOU COULD HAVE TOLD US, DID YOU HAVE TO MENTALLY EXHAUST SOLAR? DID YOU HAVE TO HURT SOLAR MENTALLY? SHE'S NOT A WEAPON, AND YOU KNOW THAT, SHE'S FAMILY!
DO YOU THINK I'LL FORGIVE YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID TODAY? HAHAHA, I'M SORRY, OLD MAN, BUT THERE'S NO FORGIVENESS FOR THIS! BEYOND AN APOLOGY, YOU STILL THINK YOU'RE RIGHT, GET OUT OF MY SIGHT NOW.
After my father heard this, he stepped aside and said:
I understand... I guess I failed, huh?
What is he talking about?
Anyway... I'm not in the mood anymore, I went to my room and fell asleep immediately; today was really exhausting...
I woke up but didn't feel like getting out of bed...
But I forced myself to get up, got ready, and left my room.
Solar was waiting for me as usual.
Solar:
Good morning, sir... Your mother is waiting for you for breakfast.
Akira:
Good morning, Solar. Let's go.
We went to my mother, but I noticed something. My mother was there, but my father wasn't?
Akira:
Mom... where's dad?
Mira:
He's on a mission, son... He said it could be a long one, at least a week.
Akira:
I see...
It's good, I won't have to see him for a week...
Mira:
Is something wrong between you and your father? You seem oddly happy about this, son...
Akira:
Mom... I really don't want to talk about it... Not right now... I promise I'll tell you when I'm ready.
Mira:
Come here, my son...
My mother... she was angry. I went to her, but unexpectedly, she raised her hand. I thought I was going to get my first slap from her, haha.
I closed my eyes, bracing for the pain, but?
My mother hugged me.
Mira:
You must have been through tough times, son... Don't worry, your mother is here. You can tell me everything. Solar, come here too.
She pulled Solar towards us and hugged him too.
Mira:
The same goes for you, Solar... Even though I'm not your real mother, know that I love you like my daughter. If you have any problems, you can tell me. I'll be here to listen.
Akira:
Mom...
I couldn't help it. I hugged her tightly and started crying.
M-my father...
I told her about what happened yesterday...
Mira:
I understand, my son... Don't worry, all of this will pass. Your father was avoiding you yesterday probably because of this. Don't worry, Akira, Solar. This won't happen again! As long as I'm alive, Solar will never be used as a weapon or subjected to such experiments!
Akira:
Thank you, mom... Now, if you'll excuse us, Solar and I will train...
Mira:
Of course, sweetheart... See you later.
We went to the training area and started our training...
I hate how Solar holds back every time we train, despite me telling him not to hold back.
After training, we took a bath, and I asked Solar to leave me alone for a while. I had something to do in my room...
SYSTEM
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YAMIYA AKIRA
STATS:
- Level: 13
- Stat Points: 65
- Age: 5
- Strength: 25
- Agility: 30
- Endurance: 50
- Chakra: 25000
- Chakra Types: Katon, Fuuton, Doton, Raiton, Suiton
- Summoning Points: 55
ABILITIES:
- Hanshamei
NINJUTSU:
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique
Wind Release: Great Breakthrough
Kage Bunshin No Jutsu
Water Release: Wild Water Wave
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet
Henge
Kawarimi
Shunsin No Jutsu
SUMMONING:
- (You can summon a servant from different universes at random.)
- Each summon: 50 Summoning Points
Alright, I was planning to save my stat points until the end of the academy, but using them a bit won't hurt...
I added 15 points to Strength, 20 points to Endurance, and 10 points to Agility.
- Level: 13
- Stat Points: 20
- Age: 5
- Strength: 40
- Agility: 40
- Endurance: 60
- Chakra: 25000
- Chakra Types: Katon, Fuuton, Doton, Raiton, Suiton
- Summoning Points: 55
Wow, I can feel the power surging within me... I still don't need to summon anyone. I'll continue saving my summon points for now...
I left my room and found Solar waiting for me at the door... Ugh.
Akira:
Hey, Solar, let's play shogi!
Solar:
Of course, sir.
We went to the living room and started playing shogi.
Akira:
Solar, you don't have to wait for me at my door all the time, you know? Go out and socialize with your friends a bit...
Solar:
I have to wait, Akira-sama... How else will I spend time with you? Besides, I don't need a friend since you're here...
Akira:
Solar... Ugh.
We played shogi until mom called us for dinner.
After dinner, I went back to training, but Solar decided to stay home and help my mother with the housework.
I've been working on mastering my doton jutsu for a while now, and I think I've finally got it!
"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall mastered! Added to ninjutsu section."
Good, it's a great defensive jutsu. Today was really uneventful... Better than having drama every day, though.
I heard a voice calling out from a distance.
Mira:
Don't overwork yourself, son! Tomorrow is a big day!
Akira:
Huh? What's tomorrow?
Mira:
Oh, silly boy, tomorrow you start at the academy! You postponed it for a year, but now you have to go.
Oh, right, the academy. I forgot about that...
Akira:
Oh, sorry, Mom. It completely slipped my mind. Well, I'll take a quick shower and head to bed. Good night!
The day I've been waiting for, the academy... Tomorrow will be a boring day...
I took a quick shower and went to bed.
Tomorrow will be a dull day...
I woke up in the morning, got ready, and as usual, found Solar waiting for me at my door.
Solar:
Good morning, sir.
Akira:
Good morning, Solar. Let's have breakfast and go to academy.
Solar:
Sir, do we really have to go to that place unnecessarily?
Akira:
I don't, but you do...
Solar:
What do you mean, sir?
Akira:
I'm thinking of sending a clone to school... Of course, I'll go on the first day, but after that, I'll send a clone to school and train at home...
Solar:
Then, I'll do the same, sir.
Akira:
No, Solar... You'll go to school. Consider it an order.
Solar:
But, sir...
Solar seemed disappointed...
Akira:
Look, Solar, this is for your own good... Yes, you're perfect, smart, and strong, but what you lack are social skills... Improve that there and make a few friends...
Solar:
... Alright, sir.
Solar didn't seem pleased, but she accepted.
We had breakfast and went to school.
Of course, I was in the same class as the heirs...
When I entered the class, I realized that we were the last ones to arrive. Everyone was looking at us; some were smiling, while others had mixed expressions...
I went to Shikamaru, who was sleeping, and ı started sleeping too.
When the class teacher entered the room, Solar woke me up, and I woke up Shikamaru.
Shikamaru looked at me and...
Shikamaru:
...
Akira:
...
Shikamaru:
What a drag...
Two teachers entered the class... Mizuki and Iruka...
Just as Iruka was about to start speaking, the door opened again, and a familiar blond-haired boy entered...
Naruto:
I'm late, dattebayo! Hehe.
When Iruka and Mizuki saw Naruto, a visible expression of disdain appeared on their faces... They were good at hiding it, but I could still sense their animosity towards him.
Naruto sat in an empty seat, and the teachers started talking...
Iruka:
Hello, everyone... My name is Iruka, and I'll be your homeroom teacher this year. Barring any mishaps, I'll be teaching you until you graduate. Let's get along well!
Mizuki:
And I'm the assistant teacher... Just like Iruka, as long as nothing goes wrong, I'll be teaching you until you graduate!
Ugh, this is going to be so boring...
Yeah, I soon realized that the academy was really a waste of time...
The only good thing was watching Solar trying to socialize. I have to admit, that was pretty entertaining, haha.
Most of the students were only 4 years old, so we weren't getting any ninja training... They were teaching math and Konoha history... Of course, I didn't pay attention, but not paying attention got me bombarded with questions by the teacher. After they realized I knew the answers, they stopped asking me questions...
Finally, the academy was over, and it was time to go home...
Solar:
What are your thoughts, sir?
Akira:
Yeah, the academy really restricts me... So, did you manage to make any friends, Solar?
Solar:
Yes, sir... I get along well with Hinata, and I think we're friends. I've also had a few interactions with Naruto, and I can say we're friends too, I guess...
Akira:
Solar... You both carry the same burden, but remember, it's forbidden to tell Naruto about it, okay? No matter what, you mustn't tell him about it!
Solar:
Yes, sir...
The rest of the day was spent training at home...
****** 1 Year Later *****
I woke up and got ready, then left my room where Solar was waiting for me as usual...
Akira:
Good morning, Solar.
Solar:
Good morning, sir.
A few things have changed over this past year...
My father doesn't stay at home much anymore; he's always off on long missions, so I don't see much of him...
I've completely mastered my doujutsu now and have a better understanding of what I can do...
I've also been sending a clone to the academy.
I've put my ninjutsu training on hold for now while focusing on other things...
I've met Guy and Lee, and now I train with them to improve my taijutsu and physical strength, especially my endurance...
Solar sometimes joins us as well...
Speaking of Solar, becoming friends with Hinata has been good for her. Sometimes they go out and play games together! She even invites me sometimes, but I'm not really enthusiastic about playing with girls...
The Uchiha massacre should happen soon...
And my mother is due to give birth soon; her belly is quite big now!
According to the doctors, she should give birth this week...
Solar, you don't have academy today, right?
Solar:
No, sir, it's the weekend.
Akira:
Alright, I'm going to spend the day with Guy. Will you join us?
Solar:
Of course, sir.
Akira:
Alright, let's have breakfast first.
After breakfast, we got ready and met up with Guy and Lee.
Akira:
Hey, Guy Sensei, Lee, how are you today?
Guy:
Oh, Akira! It's great that you're joining us today. And young Solar is here too! YOSH, in honor of Solar's presence, I'll do 300 push-ups!
Lee:
My eternal rival! Today, I will defeat you! If I defeat you, I will surpass Neji!
Akira:
Alright... Let's get started then?
We did some exaggerated exercises...
Like running, but more like jogging around Konoha, haha.
And then one-on-one taijutsu sparring, followed by cardio...
I must say, this training pushed me to my limits, and I can truly feel myself getting stronger!
We trained until evening, and it was time to part ways...
Akira:
Thanks for today, Guy Sensei! Lee! See you later!
Guy:
Until we meet again, young Akira! Young Solar!
Lee:
Farewell, my eternal rival!
Solar:
Goodbye, everyone. See you later.
Hey, Akira-sama.
Akira:
Yes, Solar?
Solar:
It's getting late, but... Can we stop by Ichiraku Ramen?
Haha, Solar has developed a love for ramen this year, especially my mother's and Ichiraku's ramen.
Akira:
Sure, I'm hungry too.
Interestingly, Naruto wasn't here this time...
Anyway, while eating, I suddenly felt... a pang of something? A pain?
It lasted just a moment, but it was undeniable...
There's a bad feeling in the air...
We finished our meal and headed home...
When we arrived at the compound, something seemed off...
There were no guards?
Solar noticed it too, but I noticed something else...
The smell of blood...
Akira:
Solar, stay alert.
No... no, please don't let it be what I think it is.
We hurried to the compound, but all we saw was... blood and bodies.
I couldn't hold it in... we both ended up vomiting...
Solar:
A-Akira-sama... what happened here?
Akira:
Solar, we need to calm down first and get home quickly!
Please... not my mother!
We rushed home, but the scene we saw...
Someone with an Anbu mask stood there, waiting for us with a sword plunged into my mother's belly...
DAMN YOU, DANZO!
...
.....
Akira:
I'LL KILL YOU!
I immediately charged at him and grabbed a kunai, stabbing him in the heart... he didn't even try to dodge or stop me, had he grown tired of killing everyone?
After stabbing him, his mask fell off, revealing a chilling sight...
M-My father?
He... he was an Anbu... my father? The one who killed my mother... our clan... how could he...
Shira:
I'm sorry, my son... before... I join your mother... listen to my words...
I'm sorry... and watch out for Danzo... COUGH
He fell to the ground, and I... I couldn't take it anymore.
AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I looked at my father's corpse and my mother's... and then I looked again...
I noticed my father's body was about to explode.
Solar ran towards me, foolishly... she would get hurt.
I opened my arms to shield her, and I felt the pain surge through me, but I endured it...
Solar's scream and my name echoed in my ears...
Again... again... I lost everything... again...
Is this despair?
Am I in a nightmare?
When will I wake up?
...
I opened my eyes... where am I? a hospital?
As I woke up, I noticed someone waiting by my side... their eyes were bloodshot, and there were dark circles under them from lack of sleep... it was Solar...
Solar:
Akira... sama... you're awake... thank goodness...
She said that and then collapsed... I quickly tried to catch her before She fell, and I did, but my body was in pain... I endured it...
I got up from the bed and laid Solar down...
How long have I been asleep?
What happened to the clan?
Danzo...
I'll make him pay... DANZO!
I left the room... and at the door, there was an Anbu waiting for me. He spoke:
Can you walk?
Akira:
...
yes...
Anbu:
The Hokage is waiting for you at the Hokage Tower...
Akira:
I'll be there shortly...
I entered the Hokage's office...
There... there were two people... Hiruzen sitting in the Hokage chair... and standing there was Danzo...
Hiruzen:
...
my son... are you okay?
Haha, he really asked me if I'm okay after all this. HAHA I didn't even bother to respond...
Hiruzen:
It must have been hard for you... your entire clan wiped out... unfortunately, the Uchiha clan is facing the same fate...
Despite there being two survivors from your clan, there's only one survivor from the Uchiha clan... Sasuke...
The one who wiped out both clans in one night, Uchiha Itachi, managed to escape the village.
Haha, he's really blaming Itachi for everything, haha. For now, I'll play along with his game...
Akira:
Why... WHY DID THIS HAPPEN? WHY DID THEY KILL MY ENTIRE CLAN, MY MOTHER, WHY DID THEY KILL MY UNBORN SIBLING, TELL ME, HOKAGE, WHY DIDN'T YOU STOP THIS?
I unleashed all my hatred... Danzo being there only fueled it, but apparently, they didn't even realize my anger was directed at Itachi...
Hiruzen:
Unfortunately, we don't know either, my son
... but I promise you, you will be one of the first to know when we find out... You must be mentally exhausted... your entire clan wiped out, yet your clan compound has been cleaned and restored, including your home.
Akira:
I'm leaving...
I left without even looking back...
Solar... I need to go to Solar... he must have suffered as much as I have...
I went to the hospital, and Solar was still asleep... I waited for him to wake up beside his bed...
When Solar finally woke up, it took him a few seconds to come to his senses...
Solar:
Akira-sama...
She immediately clung to me and started crying...
Solar:
We lost everyone... everyone, Akira-sama... I thought I lost you too... I was so scared...
Akira:
I'm sorry, Solar, for worrying you... I apologize...
I couldn't hold back my tears...
Akira:
Are you alright? Are you injured?
Solar:
No, Akira-sama... thanks to you, I'm fine... and you?
Akira:
I'm in pain, but it's manageable...
If you're ready, let's go...
Solar:
Alright, Akira-sama...
Now that Solar was awake... we left the hospital and visited a florist. After finding the biggest and most beautiful rose, we set off on our way...
To the Konoha Cemetery...
I saw the section reserved for my family...
My mother's grave...
I couldn't hold back my tears... I started crying again:
Mother... this isn't fair... you were supposed to be with us forever...
I placed the flower on her grave... Solar started crying too. After crying for a while and talking to myself at the grave, I stood up. I had to continue living... that's what she would have wanted...
Solar... we should go.
We went to the clan compound... it used to be lifeless, but now, with no one left in the clan, it was even emptier...
The memory of that night came back, but I pulled myself together and went home... I must admit, Hiruzen did a good job... my house wasn't an exact copy, but it resembled it enough.
Solar:
Akira-sama... if you don't mind, I'd like to rest...
Akira:
Of course it's okay Solar... go and rest
it was time to speed things up... I went to the training ground and made sure no one was there
SYSTEM!
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YAMIYA AKIRA
STATS:
- Level: 16
- Stat Points: 35
- Age: 6
- Strength: 60
- Agility: 65
- Endurance: 80
- Chakra: 30000
- Chakra Types: Katon, Fuuton, Doton, Raiton, Suiton
- Summoning Points: 105
ABILITIES:
- Hanshamei
NİNJUTSU:
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique
Wind Release: Great Breakthrough
Kage Bunshin No Jutsu
Water Release: Wild Water Wave
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet
Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall
Lightning Release: Shadow Clone Technique
Henge
Kawarimi
Shunsin No Jutsu
SUMMONING:
- (You can summon a servant from different universes at random.)
- Each summon: 50 Summoning Points
I had 105 summoning points... now it's time to use it... after all, now that no one is in my clan, no one can question their existence haha Solar should be easy to convince...
System... I want to do a Summon!
Random Character Summoning Process
System is ready to summon a character from random universes. This process will require 50 Summoning Points. Are you still willing to proceed?
If you wish to proceed, please confirm
Akira:
Confirm! System, summon!
Summoning successful. Character to be summoned: Esdeath from "Akame Ga Kill!"
Akira:
Unbelievable... to get this character on my first summon, haha. Even in the midst of such despair, there might still be hope...
System, I want to summon again!
Random Character Summoning Process
System is ready to summon a character from random universes. This process will require 50 Summoning Points. Are you still willing to proceed?
If you wish to proceed, please confirm.
Akira:
Yes, I confirm. Proceed with the summoning.
Summoning successful. Character to be summoned: Mirajane Strauss from "Fairy Tail!"
I can't believe it! I hit the jackpot!
Would you like the characters to be summoned?
Akira:
Yes, summon them now!
A bright light surrounded me, making it hard to keep my eyes open, but when I did...
There were two beauties in front of me...
Esdeath and Mirajane:
It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. Please take good care of us..
SYSTEM:
Congratulations, host! For your first summons, you have gained an additional summoning token!
Akira:
That's great! But for now, I need to focus on these two.
Esdeath, Mirajane, how are you feeling?
Esdeath:
We're fine, sir... despite the circumstances, we understand and accept our situation.
Mirajane:
Yes, we're ready to serve you and live here. We've come to terms with it...
Akira:
Alright... I'm tired now, and I want to sleep. Please take turns guarding the compound.
After receiving a nod of acknowledgment from one of them, I went to my room and immediately fell asleep...