I strode down the streets of Konaha, glancing at some of the various shops every once and a while. It wasn’t until I spotted the familiar, oversized fish on top of one of the stores, did I remember the little arrangement that Hana had organised. I sighed,
“What a pain…” I muttered as I jogged towards it. When I reached the back of the store, I was met by cheers. I blinked as people pushed me towards the centre of all the commotion; I stumbled slightly when I was suddenly pushed into an area where people didn’t dare to stand.
“So you finally came.” Someone taunted as I stood up straight, “I was starting to think that you wouldn’t show up.” I sighed as Hana adjusted the black gloves that were placed on her hands,
“Where’s Takahiro?” I asked as I stared at her hair which was tied back, something that I’ve never seen her do, that’s why it was so fascinating.
“Well, y’know,” She started making motions with her hands that didn’t help her make her point, “He was busy so-“
“You didn’t tell him, did you?” She stomped her foot,
“I don’t need him to help me! ‘Kay?” I rolled my eyes,
“Let’s just get on with this; the crowd is starting to get restless.” Hana looked around, just noticing the annoyed crowd around her,
“Oh, right.” I sighed at her stupidity,
“So? Come at me.” I instructed as she just stood in one place. Her hair spiked up slightly, a habit it seemed to have whenever she was flustered or angry. It was strange and… just not normal actually, she should go see a doctor…
I shook my head a little when she ran at me. Now is not the time to think about her possessed hair, it’s time to fight.
I calculated how long it would take for her to reach me, and how long it would take her to make contact with me. I took this all into account as I got ready to counterattack.
She let out a war cry, just like Haru, as she ran at me. I rolled my eyes but got ready, she raised her fist and swung at me. I easily dodged her feeble attempt and hit her on the back of the head. She went flying forward and hit the concrete face first, skidding a little before rolling to a stop.
I sighed and picked at nails as I waited for her to finally stand,
“Hurry up.” I demanded darkly, “I don’t have all day.”
“Migome~!” I heard a rather annoying ninja child whine, “Why are you bullying the poor girl~? Can’t you see she hurt~!” Everyone went silent when Momoe ran up to me, Manami and Haru in tow.
“What did you do?!” Haru exclaimed as he ran to Hana. I rolled my eyes,
“I didn’t do anything.” Manami gave me a look,
“I truly doubt that.”
“You broke her nose!” Haru yelled from where Hana was sitting, tears streaming down her face.
“Hn. Shouldn’t have challenged me then.”
“My students a bully~! Waaaa!” Momoe cried, just like the child she is. I turned to leave but was blocked by a couple of spectators,
“At least go see if she’s ok!” One of them ordered with an astonished face. I sighed and reluctantly turned to check if Hana was ok. As I stood over her, I saw red burn marks covering her exposed arms and legs,
“Look, I’m not going to apologise. So don’t come up to me in school and as for one, ok?” I explained coldly as I stared down the small, injured girl. She nodded quickly and hid her face.
