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In a dark underground cavern somewhere beneath the Forest of Death there stood the insect ridden corpse. It gazed up through its shades into the darkest corner of the cave. A large figure, hidden by shadows, laid its massive body upon a throne of tree roots. The corpse boy was talking with with the darkened figure about his future; where he was to go, what he was to do, and their ultimate objective. Though the corpse stood out into expansive center of the room the figure to whom it spoke all but refused to budge from where it was. Its only movements be the clatter of its speaking jaws and the occasional hand gestures.

"Uahr hsatl gash h'r en, w'k Hasatl?" Ishuumaru asked the large imposing figure that sat before him. "Ner hs'p t'k w'k tuvh m'rh Qhna Ash'rhjn. Ner nifn kuht ikh kuht khashab nifn, h'sp h'r mhj s'k nifn." A soft, but menacing voice replied from its seat of roots. The corpse stood motionless, the only sound from it being the buzz and hums of the insects that resided in it. Finally it spoke back. Mhj, w'k Tas'qkb Uahr qa gher ahtj t'k tadh rhj? Uahr qa gher ahtj t'k natchk? Uahr qa gher tuhtl ner?" Ishuumaru questioned the figure, his red antennae twitching nervously. The figure let out a soft cackled. "M'rh T nifn natchk nifn qhna W'k st'hcha hs'p natchk amnennar t'k h'r. T ash'rhjn s'k qhna askh'nadfir st'hcha natchk h'r. Ner tchk ahpt." The shadowed figure reassured the corpse boy. Soft as the voice was it never lost its menace, its malice.

Having left the unknown figure's den the corpse stood there for a moment or two. The insects inside were pulling and tugging on its vocal chords as they prepped the corpse for the language switch. It began practicing different lines spoken in human tongue. The figure to whom it had spoken with before had taught it to speak the language and the figure spoke it fluently. However, Ishuumaru didn't yet quite have it down. The sentences came out broken with the occasional slip of its natural language. It stood there practicing until it could at least speak without the language slips.

"My name is'k." It started over. "My name is Ishuumanemn." It started over again. "My name is Ishuumaru." It said finally getting the sentence to come out properly. "How'k." It started the sentence over. "How arh." Almost had that word. "How are you?" It asked no one in particular. "Whatchk." It started over. "What is uahr." It at least sounded close. "What is your name?" The corpse boy asked the silence around him. Of course, no one answered. "This'k is'k harjer thaner thoughtchk." Ishuumaru spoke to himself, still trying to at least sound human. The corpse couldn't seem to overcome its speech issues. "Its'k klosen enerf I guessek." With its dark red antennae twitching nervously it began its journey out of the forest towards the village.

Mist Country

After Nova's much needed lunch break he returned to the training room for a little more practice. The dummy was still tipped into the wall so he grabbed it and reset the dummy to the position it was originally so he could practice some more. He began slow to get the rhythmic pattern he had before. After getting his rhythm together he began to focus on his state of mind attempting to bring out his clan's abilities. He was attempting to awaken his Byakugan. He could feel his hands become lighter and lighter after each swing as he was feeling his chakra flow through his body. He could feel his vanes in his face start to have more blood flow through them. He opened his eyes to see the room in a new way. It was like he stepped out of his body and saw the room in a third person type view. He then focused only on the training dummy as he executed his combination from earlier. Left hand to left shoulder and right hand to right shoulder. Soon followed a high kick to the head of the dummy making it lean back followed by the lean forward. Nova lifted his foot making contact with the dummy with more force then ever before. The dummy exploded in a cloud of hay and fell from the ceiling for a few moments. Impressed with himself Nova grabbed a broom and began to clean up the mess. He began to think to himself about what he just did and how surprising he was that he had just used the Byakugan. sweeping all the hey into one pile he began to rebuild the dummy. He grabbed the rope that held the figure together and tied the hay so it had a human figure. He finished by adding his own little touch and styled it's hair to look like Nova's.He then re positioned it so he could practice some more of his Tiajutsu. He began to repeat the process of his combination, destroying the dummy, cleaning up, and reassembling the dummy. After completing this process a few times Nova decided it was time to go to class to learn more ninja edict. He changed back to his school clothing and began to head to class.

Nova began to remember about all the bad things that had happened to him growing up. He sat in the chair as he blanked out from the pain he felt rushing to his different body parts. He remembered one time when he finally had a friend. The boys name was Syd, he was a bigger kid and he was a red head. Syd was Nova's best friend till one day they were walking home from a workout. The two were walking back Syd making fun of Nova because he wasn't as strong as Syd. Things were the best for Nova, he had a bigger brother figure and he enjoyed that because Syd was the only one who actually cared for him.

Syd that night explained the legend of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist. It was the first time Nova had heard of the legend and it really interested Nova. As Syd finished up the story they turned a corner where three strangers emerged from the darkness and moved as swift as a wolf in the night. Nova then realized that all of the things that belonged to him and Syd were gone, more importantly they stole something Nova had a hard time living without, They stole the life of Nova's closest friend. Syd was killed that night in the matter of seconds and left in the middle of the street completely robbed of all his belongings. Nova swore from that day on he would find at least one of the legendary weapons and he would seek vengeance but not make it a primary goal.

Mist Country


Nova Began to clean up the mess like before and reassemble the dummies just like when they were first created. He then placed them back to the ready position and repeated the attack trying to activate the byakugan just like the attacks he performed earlier. The blood began to rush and his eyes became 'open' as he felt. The room was now fully visible to him and he could see if anything would be coming from any direction. He had activated it as he began his assault slashing this time down the chest from the right shoulder of the first dummy down the chest to the left hip. he then kicked the dummy as hard as he could launching it into the third dummy knocking them over. He then jumped doing a 360 spin slashing the second dummy multiple times striking the neck and torso of it making it explode into a cloud of hay which could be used as a distraction. Nova took this opportunity to run and stab the third dummy who was pinned under the shredded first. He simply placed the sword in the dummy's face. He had completed his training and he was satisfied with his day at the academy, but before he left he cleaned the mess he had created and reassembled the dummies and placed them back where he got them followed by the sword.

The sun had set and yet he was still ready to go, " so mush to do so little time. " Jade spoke softly but the cave made it Eco slightly. the only other sound was the dripping of water and the wind blowing a crossed the mouth of the cave. it made a hushed whisper. the male made his way to the back where the light of the torches still burned. the torches had a very soft glow, Jade sat on a rock clearing his head for a while just thinking. the male closed his green eyes just blocking out sound. he had a flash back to the books in his house the one with the red spine it showed how to fight with medical tools and to make a poison and basic healing pastes. a small grin came to his pale face, it was slightly evil then it faded. his brain was recalling facts that he had long forgotten, it was random medical facts and little bits of the past. Jade thought long and hard then he pulled out some papers and wrote down what he saw when he meditated. after a while he had everything down.

The gray haired male moved to the back of the cave grabbing a torch, he was fallowing the sounds of dripping. the sounds of water came closer it was an underground lake. “wow all this time this cave still has its surprises." Jade said softly as he placed the torched in a crack in the wall he could learn to walk on water first because that was the hardest one to master, that was going to be a challenge because the fake leg could only pump out a little bit of charka, the lake was a bright blue he could see fish at the bottom hit was as clear as a crystal jade took off his boots and shirt he touched the water with his toe . the water was startlingly warm. Taking a leap of faith he flew on to the water he wobbled a few times with that he fell into the water. he sunk to the bottom scaring the fish to go deeper into the caves lake. he quickly came to the surface gasping for air it was a long way up. Jade was soaked so he tried once more this time walking on to the water it was a wobble and then a few more steps this time things went well for the one legged ninja he was standing on the water , he hopped a few times to see what would happen nothing it was like he was standing on the grass. It was easy “ wow that went better than I thought.” He touched the water with his index finger it made ripples. His image was distorted for a few seconds. The male walked to the rocky soil that lined the cave he was still in awe that he had just walked on water. Jade laid on the ground panting it took a lot of energy to hold him on the water but with training it would become second nature. It felt like a week had passed with him on the rocks the sound of the water dripping relaxed him, he was drying out. He raised his hand making a fist. “ ill be the best medical ninja.” Jade sat up and reached for his bag drying off his fake leg after all it was made out of a some wood and iron. He was protecting it from rot and rust, jade would have to change his leg to prevent this. Pulling the black wool shirt on the male grabbed his jacket as well it was time to go home it had gotten cold, but his jacket would protect him from the this, it was red with a black fur lining, with his hood up the coat almost look like it was eating him but he pulled the strings on the hood down even tighter , this made the hood cover his mouth and his nose it would protect his face from the wind it felt as if his skin could be ripped off by the howling wind. But it was not a log walk to the village then to his house.

Seita walked into his home yawning tired from his normal duties as a young house worker.. His dad Setsuke was a leader to most in the Mizu Clan. Always answering to various problems in the community. Because of this Seita was (forced into taking the 'fatherly roles' around the house) cooking cleaning and keeping everything in order was his job ever since his mother past a few years back. She was code named 'goddess of the water' Her Mizu abilities were graceful and un comprehendible to her enemies. Although water has no existing pattern or plan in its movement.. this was different.. her abilities gave the water around her a mind of its own. the water moved for her in time of great need.. no matter what the situation.. the water moved around her in the shape of a phoenix at her defense.. It was a beautiful performance of grace and power unlike any Mizu clan member before her. Seita himself wasn’t that good at attack defensive Jutsu. he was more like his father. the simple feeling of 'want' to help out his fellow friends and family.. His father was half Fuuma Half Mizu.. his specialty to was healing. He used water as a healing aid to his ally and occasion enemy. He never liked to kill unless he absolutely had too...

As Seita made it too his bed he noticed a small scroll located at the foot of his bed. The scroll had his fathers seal on the end of it. Must be a note from dad Seita knew that his father was either out on another mission or out escorting Mizu Kage. Seita didn’t really classify that as a mission because Mizu Kage and his father grew up together as close friends. Every time his father came back from 'escorting' the Kage he would be half drunk and have the craziest stories to tell him.

Seita opened the seal with a sigh. Another night to himself, usually a teenager would love a house to himself. Seita was different, he loved his fathers company. He loved his fathers stories, that and Seita knew exactly where his father was. He didn’t have to worry if his father was still alive when he could see and hear him in the next room.

The seal opened and Seita opened the parchment, the handwriting was slightly different from his fathers, "To Mizu Seita... It regrets me to inform you of your fathers death the afternoon while on a personal mission with the Mizu Kage. Setsuke's life was not in vein, the Mizu Kage still lives as a result of your fathers heroic acts to protect the village.

PS: I wanted to tell you personally but they have me under high surveillance, I’m sorry for your loss Seita. Your father was a friend of mine and he will be missed. As part of your fathers WILL you are now my godson. You are welcome to live with me until you become just as successful as your mother and father were. The choice is yours my son.

Also Ive looked at your file and you are much more than ready to become a genin. Congradulations

Sighed: Mizu Kage

Seita's Heart sank into his stomach. The only family he had left in the world was gone. And all because of the Mizu Kage. Seita stood silent for a few minutes before a silent tear fell from his eyes. It was slow and heavy. All his life he had never cried. Not even for his mother. He had to be strong then, Now the weight of two loved ones lost in battle hit him like a soccer ball. and he wasn’t the Goalie he was the goal. The tear left his face and fell towards the ground... on its journey to the wooden floor it began to harden. The room got cold, Ice cold and the tear hit the floor making a large clanking sound. Seita bent down on the ground an put his face between his legs. What was he to do now that his reason for living was gone. Provide for his family.

Seita grabbed the parchment, stood up and went into his fathers office. Grabbing a pen from the top drawer he began to reply to the Mizu Kage’s statement. Dear Mizu Kage. I will never call you a father and i do not wish to live with you. Not now not ever. It has come to my attention that you do not know how to successfully run your country. As he said this the room got colder. It was always cold in his area but for some reason this night was different. The window began to fog. After the fog was rain, Hail and eventually snow. The snow came down slow and steady covering only his home and a small part of the surrounding area. Seita looked outside and saw a vision of his mother and father smiling at him in the distance. Seita quickly stood up and ran towards the window to get a better look.

Of course as soon as Seita reached the window the vision had cleared and only snow could be seen. He sat back in his fathers chair and finished his letter. After he was finished he pulled out the left drawer to return the pen. It was their he saw it, a small parchment with his name attached to the seal. "Mizu Seita" Why is this here?" he reached into the drawer and released the seal. A small picture of a young ninja stood at its top. A picture of his Great Great Great Grandfather. "Mizu Seita" A ninja he was named after. "Bubble Jutsu" Seita began to read the parchment. It was a list of all of his Grandfathers Jutsu with description on how to properly create them. "It looks like I found my new Jutsu" he read the first Jutsu with description. "Water Bubble" He made the appropriate hand sign. Suddenly a small but stable bubble began to form in the middle of his fathers office. At first regularly shaped, soon after the bubble flattened and lowered itself to the ground. Seita wrapped the parchment and ran into his room. He began to grab a few days worth of clothes and needed accessories and placed them in a traveling bag. After throwing them on his back he headed back to the bubble then stepped on it lightly. The bubble rose slightly and glided out the door of his fathers office then out the back window and into the skies. Seita had never felt so free. He needed a new reason to live and he was set on finding it. no matter what it took. For now he would work on becoming a better ninja, he never wanted any of his friends to fall into the afterlife like his parents. He wanted to be able protect the ones he wanted to protect and eventually be able to bring the dead back to life. This was once an impossible goal but looking at Mizu Seita's last Jutsu, The new Seita was ready to follow in his footsteps.

Seita smiled slightly under his blank expression as his master summoned the large creature to the training field. The creature resembled that of a real panther, two times bigger in comparison.. His eyes where fierce and his growl was vicious.. Seita of course didn’t have anything to counter the creature.. All he knew was his father was a healer and his mother had a defense like no other... Seita had to inherit something that would help him in his time of need.. going completely on instinct was against his entire studies while at the academy, but at this time.. What else could he do?

luckily for Seita it had rained earlier.. Even though it had stopped, small puddles of water now surrounded the outside area.. Seita had the upper-hand. He took in a deep breath and then let out a puff of cold air through his nostrils.. "I am Mizu," He raised his hands slowly pulling the water upwards around him. The pull was hard for Seita but it felt right.. He moved his arms in sequence. He conducted the water as his orchestra an he the Master Conductor. The Panther looked at Seita with his bright yellow eyes.. the puddles of water where now afloat at various areas around them. The Panther gave out a rawr and scratched ferociously at one of the large circular puddles midway in the air.. The puddle didn’t move, instead it took the hit graciously and separated into small mini puddles. "Now time to cool down"

Master Shai had stud still as he watched his young pupil perform at a expectation that pleased him. At the same time Shai wasn’t going to be outperformed by his own student. "Sorry Young Seita, but I wont let you." The panther pulled back ready to sprint toward his target in a jolt. He was coming for a head on attack. Seita nodded and stood ready, If all worked well Seita would cool down the puddles until they reached a freezing temperature. After the puddles hardened he could throw them at the Panther as it approached. Kind of like throwing a bowling ball at the single pin left in the isle. The plan was set but Seita had never performed anything like this before in his life.. he needed time to focus his chakra so that it would work correctly. If it didn’t he would be throwing snowballs instead of bowling balls.. A huge difference in attack ratio.

Although he didn’t have time he wasn’t going to keep him from trying. He closed his hands and concentrated on compressing the large puddles of water into a single sphere-like shape while using the wind around him to cool down the atmosphere. Too late! The panther was moments away from him. The movement was so fast , He wouldn’t have noticed the attack if it wasn’t for the high level of chakra hitting him in the face as the panther jolted towards him.. What’s this. I since different chakra now Seita could since it before it happened. Shayna had come to interfere with the battle. Whether it was a act of kindness or a act to save his life, Seita wasn’t going to let someone else get hurt because of him. It wont... I wont loose another!! He flicked his wrist at Shayna and flicked his other wrist at the panther. Within seconds the water around him flew towards the two and engulfed them both separately side by side creating a sphere-like jail around the two stopping them in mid air. "ugh." Seita could feel the strain of chakra. quickly he let Shayna down and released her from her prison.. She gasped for air as the other classmates grabbed her and moved her to safety. As for the panther, not being so happy to be caged, he began to scratch and claw outwards attempting to escape. Using the small amount of chakra he had left Seita closed his palm compressing the puddle with the panthers size in mind. He then walked up to the panther who was now disoriented inside his new cage staring at his capturer with his big yellow eyes. Seita got closer acting as if the panther did not frighten him at all and kissed the water slightly.. With his touch the water began to turn into ice. The ice spread like a virus hardening slowly as it created a frozen casket for his still alive enemy. The panther opened his mouth to let out a final rawr but was interrupted as the icy kiss reached the entire mass of the watery prison. Frozen in time the panther was let down by Seita and began to roll towards his master, Shai, which simply stood in amazement.

The main thing that amazed him most was his reaction time to save his comrade.. this was the only thing that He as a master appreciated most from his students as they got older within the academy.. " The simple wanting to save and help the team mates around him is the key to becoming a great ninja." He cancelled the summon and the panther vanished leaving an empty shell of ice. "Congratulations Young Seita, You pass" Seita smiled then closed his eyes.. The icy shell began to melt and Seita fell backwards onto the ground. before falling completely a small strand of water guided him comfortably on the ground. Seita had used to much chakra too quick without proper knowledge on how to use it. Seita was about to enter a deep sleep when his master knelt down and whispered in his ear. "Over the next few year i will train you personally to control your Mizu abilities." Seita smiled and fell asleep exhausted from the days work.