The Iron Samurai of the Leaf

Chapter I

"But Sir, why must I be the one to go? There's no one else you can choose?" Kami questions. "I don't want to leave. I mean, what about my training?"

"This is not a request, Kami. The arrangements have already been made with the Hokage of Konoha. This is a great privilege for you." Mifune states while placing his hand on Kamis shoulder. "You will bring great honor to the Land of Iron. Now, go in peace, my young samurai."

With having no other choice and not wanting to displease the Tetsushogun or Mifune, Kami agreed to participate. Kami returned to his home, packed his things and prepared for his long journey to Konoha. Once packed, Kami made his way towards the edge of town. There he is met by rows of samurai with their swords drawn creating an arch path and people from the village standing behind them. At the end of the path, Mifune is waiting for him.

"We shall see each other soon. Take this as a token of my gratitude." Mifune states while handing Kami a samurai katana. "You are now a samurai of the Land of Iron."

"Thank you, Mifune. I shall honor and uphold the way of the samurai." Kami states after bowing and accepting his katana.

While on his journey, Kami starts to wonder why he was chosen to be a part of this program. He was the youngest villager of the Land of Iron to become a samurai. While relaxing at a hotel, Kami started to miss his life back in the village. He missed hanging with his friends after a long day of training. Spending time with the blacksmiths designing katanas and armor. But most of all, he missed being Mifune's apprentice. Practicing his swordsmanship combined with his laidō training. He looks at his katana and notices that a wolf head is etched near the hilt. He also noticed the small card attached to the katana. It reads:

'Kami,

Take this katana and use it as an extension of your own natural chakra. This was forged from the finest metals of our land. Be well, my young samurai.

Mifune.'

Within a few days, Kami reached the main gates of Konoha. There he notices the 2 Jonin at the entrance.

"I'm here to meet with the Hokage. My name is ōkami Tetsu from the Land of Iron."

"Aww, welcome Kami. We were expecting you in another day or so. Please, follow me." One of Jonin states.

Soon they arrive outside of the office of the Hokage.

"Excuse me, Lord Hokage. Our guest has arrived from the Land of Iron." The Jonin states while opening the door and ushering Kami into the office.

"Lord Hokage, it's an honor to meet you and thanks for this opportunity." He states while bowing.

"Kami, we are honored to have you here. Through this program, we hope to strengthen our bond with the Land of Iron. But we shall save the small talk for another time. We have reserved an apartment for you to live in while you're here as our guest. I will contact your guide to escort you around town." Kakashi states while taking his seat.

Within a matter of minutes, there is a knock on the door.

"Enter Shikamaru. This is our guest I told you about, Kami. Please, show him around town and show him to his apartment." Kakashi states.

"Yes, Lord Sixth. Please, if you would follow me Kami. I was on my way to meet up with friends for lunch. Your more than welcomed to join us." Shikamaru states.

"Yeah, thats cool. I am a little bit hungry from the long journey here. So, you're a Jonin, right?" Kami questions.

"Huh. Yeah, you could say that. I'm also a team leader when need be. I requested your things to be sent to your apartment while we're out." Shikamaru replies while looking at Kamis clothes. "You don't dress in the armor as other Samurai from the Land of Iron."