Chapter 10- Training IV

The next morning…

Haru's POV:

We are now standing in our training ground since today we are having our first spar,

"Okay, since it has been a week, we are going to have your first spar today," said uncle

We nodded and he continued,

"First you need to make the seal of confrontation"

"Seal of confrontation?" asks Kakashi

Uncle nodded and said,

"Yes, this is part of the Konoha's training method that is passed down for generations, every time you spar you need to do the seal of confrontation before and the seal of reconciliation after"

"So, how are we going to do that uncle?" I ask

"First, for the seal of confrontation, you need to raise your right hand and form a fist in front of you, then raise both your index and middle finger, this represents one half of a seal that might be used to activate a ninjutsu and essentially means "I've come to face you in battle".

[A/N: Picture the seal of confrontation]

Kakashi and I both face each other, I'm not gonna lie, I feel a little nervous right now but also excited since this is my first fight ever in my two lives. I had never been to a fight in my previous life since I am what they call a good kid, I admit I was also a wimp and others bullied me.

But I never fought back, I also wonder why, but I do remember that I don't want my parents to be disappointed in me and I just ignored them and keep a low profile. Well, that lasted until the exams are finish since although I am not the first place in our class, I never fall from the top 5.

I took pride in it, and it also made all my bullies stop targeting me since they did copy my homework. Anyways, my pride lasted until I grew up and welcomed the real-life situation in which all those certificates in high school are all worthless in college and finding a job.

Well, enough about that, it is time to get some action, I thought before I took a stance and look at each other and heard uncle's shout.

"Begin"

Kakashi and I both run towards each other, and I raise my right fist towards him, Kakashi tilted his head to the right and raises his right foot to go for a kick, I notice it and raises my left arm to defend.

I then took a step back to catch his foot, but he notices it and retreated, I rush at him again and went on to attack him using my fists until he had no choice but to keep on defending.

Although both of us are only sparring for the first time, we both knew each other's move since we did have the same teacher.

Then I raise my right foot to kick him, he crosses his arms and took my kick head-on, this made him retreat and a bruise could be seen on his arm, I felt I little bad since I feel like I am bullying a kid, but when he saw my inattention, he quickly rushes towards me and also threw a kick towards me.

Good thing I have great reflexes and saw this and I also cross my arm to defend myself, I skid back, and I felt pain in my arms. I gritted my teeth, and we continue to spar, by using various punches and kicks that connects to various parts of our body.

After fighting for a while, Kakashi is the one who is exhausted first, and my kick connected to his stomach, and he cough and clenches his stomach with his hands and uncle stops our spar and says,

"Okay, the winner of this spar is Haru, after that, you need to do the seal of reconciliation"

We nodded and walked towards each other, Sakumo told us to lock the fingers we used in the seal of confrontation, and this symbolizes that we are still comrades.

[A/N: picture seal of reconciliation]

After hearing uncle's words, I sat down on the ground and keep panting and trying to catch my breath, we sat near each other, and I quickly bit my arm to heal my injuries and bruises, after that, I also offered my other arm to Kakashi to heal his wounds since I feel guilty kicking him hard.

Kakashi did not hesitate and bit me to heal his wounds, well, not gonna lie. I like the feeling of him biting me, now I understand why Karin likes Sasuke to bite her.

After that Kakashi said his thanks and we both sat to rest, uncle went to us and said,

"Okay, although there are many mistakes in your spar, since this is the first time you did it, I will be lenient. The first thing that I will say is that both of your forms are good, the second is that both of you always close your eyes when you see your opponent attacking which is the biggest taboo on the battlefield.

You should always look into your opponent and be aware of your surroundings, since you may not know what hit you and can get you killed, I will add evading in your training. Third, is your lack of stamina, especially you Kakashi, Haru have a lot of stamina thanks to his bloodline, so you need to work harder"

Kakashi nodded at uncle, and he continued, "Last but not the least, all your movements are very simple and easy to read, but it's not like I can blame you since it's your first time, but I will teach you how to do faint in the future.

As for other problems like lack of strength and speed, you are still both kids so we will go into that in the future when you can both lift heavyweights"

We nodded at what uncle said, and we continue our training.

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Third person's POV

A month pass by…

Haru and Kakashi continued their training during weekdays, and they rest during weekends, but Rin thought that they could learn basic knowledge and practice calligraphy during their rest day in which the two nodded.

The two improve by leaps and bounds every day they train, this made Sakumo satisfied, he then includes every day sparring between the two of them since he notices that they both improve tremendously during battle. This made Sakumo conclude that they both have great battle instincts and can learn fast during battle.

Their Shurikenjutsu is also improving, they also have excellent results in the Leaf concentrating practice and can move freely while doing other things.

As for Haru, well there are still crystals on the leaves he uses, aside from that although his father said to focus on the basics, he still tried to practice his bloodline ability by trying to cover an entire leaf with crystal, just like how Guren did when she covered the white camellia flower.

[A/N: Something like this picture]

He did it but it is not perfect, well he is not giving up, since this is the only thing he can do right now before his father gives him the Jutsus.

As for his MEK (Mind's Eye of the Kagura), Rin is helping him in training, since training the MEK can be done simultaneously while he is meditating during the night.

As for the Replacement jutsu, Sakumo made them dodge his projectile attacks using stones, he told them to either dodge the stones or use the Replacement technique when the stone hit them.

This training not only trains their dodging ability, but it also practices their reflexes, this can also train them to not close their eyes during battle.

Aside from that, Sakumo also let them spar using wooden swords to let them get used to fighting with swords.

As for Sakumo's sparring with the two, well what can two kids do to an adult, but get their ass's spank. Well, during their sparring with him, he helps them correct their posture and told them the mistakes they are making.

Sakumo also uses this chance to teach them how to work together and develop teamwork.

"Okay, let's stop for today," said Sakumo after sparring with the two, they sat down on the ground to rest.

"Tomorrow, we will do tree climbing practice and after that, I will teach you how to travel and maneuver from trees to trees, and also to teach you tracking skills"

The two kids have an excited smile on their faces, "Yes uncle/dad"

Sakumo smiles at them, and they all went back home.

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Mini theater:

Author: Here baby Kakashi, Bite me

Haru: Now Kakashi, come here and bite me

Kakashi: *Looking at the two and choosing Haru

Haru: (¬‿¬)

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