[A visit and Repercussions!]

"Can I ask a question?" Shikamaru of course was the only one to think of a question this quick…

'This ain't class Shika, you don't have to raise your hand to ask questions...'

Hokage-sama then explained how the tournament works and how chunin's are selected..,

'...So you have to impress the upper order with the skills a chunin should possess… so strategy, strength, and espionage… I am not so good at strategy so I guess I'll have to make do with strength and espionage...'

I walked back to Sensei and the others as she once again took command of the team, "So Hinata and Shino will be training with their clan, what are your plans Tobi-kun..."

'Whaa...'

I was dumbfounded at the sudden question… 'right, I need to think how to appropriately spend my time… I have enough speed and strength, a lot of Ninjutsu, I guess I can train in taijutsu?'

"Umm, I guess daily spars will help?" I was a little clueless on what to train, aside from my body conditioning only missions and gaining levels will help me now…

"Alright then, rest for today, meet me at training ground 8 tomorrow at 7, Shino-kun and Hinata-chan will be training separately so only we will be there..."

I nod my head and move towards Hayate-sensei, "Yo Sensei! Got any advice for me?" 'maybe I should check up on his condition too...'

'Mystical Palm technique'

I place my glowing palm on his chest, "I don't think you have to worry but here..." I catch the scroll and notifications started popping up…

[Do you want to learn: A-Rank Ninjutsu - Shadow Clone Jutsu]

[YES/NO]

[Do you want to upgrade B-rank Secret Sword Style to A-rank Secret Sword Style: Dance of the Cresent Moon]

[YES/NO]

I gave Hayate-Sensei a surprised look and he said, "Your speed is already more than enough, You remember your promise don't you?"

"Of course!" I shoot him a dirty look before nodding, "You better get your ass in shape Sensei… I am coming for your sword..."

"Run along now!" I send a final wave in his direction before running off to tell mom everything's fine…

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'Damn mom for making me sleep so early… I guess she was worried...who's that...I remember this signature...'

"What can I do for you, Toad-san" He stood in my bedroom window in standard ANBU gear…

"Tobi Shou, that was quite a performance you showed during the exams..."

'Is he indicating what I think he's indicating...'

"Thank you for the kind words, Toad-san"

"You were flagged by many ANBU-captains as a possible ANBU recruit... Normally we would not approach anyone who is below the rank of chunin, but you already show incredible strength for someone your age… Hokage-sama has already approved of the request and if you accept you can undergo the necessary ANBU training during the 1 month period..."

'Well… that was something...'

[You have been selected to join the ANBU]

[ACCEPT/DECLINE]

"Where do we begin, Taichou"

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I woke up the next day refreshed… 'I need to report to Kurenai-Sensei about the ANBU request...hmm'

There was some notification floating in front of me…

[S-Rank quest failed: Who is Kabuto Yakushi?]

[Description: Uncover Kabuto is a spy before the chunin exams begin or kill him before the end of the second exam.]

[Penalties: Death of Gekko Hayate, Failure of the quest: A Promise]

'...'

[A-Rank quest failed: A Promise]

[Description: You made a promise to Gekko Hayate that you will surpass him one day, defeat him in battle and win his sword]

[Penalties: None]

'...'

[Mangekyo Sharinkgan Unclocked in Shop]

'...'

I sat there on my bed in a daze before lying back down and pulling the sheets over me…

'...'

I could feel tears floating down my face but I just close my eyes and let myself grieve a little…

'...'

I don't know how much time has passed but I could feel someone embracing me… I cried in her lap…

It took me a while before my emotions started clearing up, there was still grief present but it was a little dull…

'It's fucking you ain't it Zoey… don't take it, don't take my emotions from me, at least let me grieve...'

As my senses were returning I could feel Kurenai-sensei holding me... She was saying something and things started becoming a little more clear, "...You have to be strong Tobi-kun for yourself and for Yugao-chan..."

'...Yugao-san...their child...'

I stood up and rub my tears before saying, "Where are they..."

"Calm down! I'll take you there!" she placed a hand on my shoulders and we vanished from my empty room with a Shunshin…

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We arrive in front of Yugao-san's house, I have been here a couple of times but this time it felt a little more haunting… I could feel Yugao-san was there along with many ANBU's spread throughout the room and nearby areas… I enter without knocking and looked straight at Sensei's prone form which Yugao-san was holding…

I walk close to him and notice his pale visage…

'Almost all blood has bled out… multiple tiny cuts along with a major slash...'

I clench my hands as I realize that the wind element was involved in the bizarre nature of Injuries… 'You are fucking dead, I spared your genin didn't I… if you want war, I'll give you war...'

I notice Toad-san's chakra and Jump to land beside him, "It was the Suna Jounin sensei wasn't it..."

"We have no evidence to pip point it on him..."

'Damn you!'

I grit my teeth and jump back to land beside Yugao-san… I just stood there with my head bowed remembering all the time that we spent together…

"Tobi-kun" Yugao-san spoke to me but she was still caressing the pale visage of Sensei's face…

"Yes, Yugao-san" I sat down beside her…

"Call me Yugao-nee, I always wanted to say that but..."

We just sat there silently as tears once again started welling up in my eyes…

"Hayate-kun wanted to ask something of you after the chunin exams..."

'Damn you Sensei… why did you!! Ugh!!'

"What was it Yugao-nee?" I turn to look at her as I sense what she was about to say was very difficult for her…

"He wanted to ask you if you would be the godfather of..."

Her eyes turned downwards at her somewhat swollen belly…

I look back at Sensei and drew my blade… grabbing it with my left hand I drew it back and let blood flow from my hand…

"Yes, I would Hayate-sensei, Yugao-nee!"