Itachi was standing with a crooked smile, watching Jun smile back at him in return."Itachi Nii" Sasuke tackled Itachi in the midriff when he was distracted earning a groan from him. Itachi gave Sasuke"s forehead a poke with two fingers with a smile on his face.
"Satisfied with the surprise attack you wanted Sasuke?" Itachi
"Not at all, he defeated us all so easily" Sasuke said while puffing his cheeks. His innocent and goofy side only came out in front of his brother.
Itachi laughed at his reaction and replied "I am sure it wasn"t like that. He must have at-least used 10% of his effort against you, isn"t it?" Itachi smirked while Sasuke gasped angrily at Itachi"s teasing.
"Niii!!" Sasuke screamed and sent mock-punches at Itachi, which the latter dodged easily and grabbed Sasuke under his arm like a sack of potatoes with Sasuke"s hands and legs hanging in air.
"Itachi Nii, don"t hold Sasuke like that. He complains later to me and talks my ear off" Naruto said rushing towards Itachi. Itachi sidestepped and grabbed Naruto under his other arm just like Sasuke.
"Then you join him in that position and keep him company" Itachi
Shikamaru sighed while holding his head, watching Sasuke and Naruto"s childishness.
"What? don"t tell me you want to be hanged under Itachi"s arm like that, Shikamaru?" Jun
"What?!! No! (_groans_) Please spare me that embarra.s.sment! What a drag it is to accompany these two idiots. I would rather lay back and watch the clouds with Choji, even if he just accompanies me to just eat his crisps." Shikamaru
"Alright you three, run along now, Your parents would be worried that you didn"t come back after cla.s.s today. Sasuke you too go home. I will come back later." Itachi
"Would you be coming home too Jun ?" Shikamaru
"Yes I will be, tell Yoshino-San and Shikaku-San I will be here for a week or so before leaving again." Jun
"Alright, Take care Jun, do come back by evening, mum would be definitely making something special for you." Shikamaru said while snickering.
Jun blushed slightly and said "I know" while Shikamaru rushed off with Naruto.
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"So you need that training ground to practice?" Itachi
"Not practice per say. I need to complete the request of that old guy in order for him to sell his wares. His shop has pretty unique type items." Jun showed Itachi his whip sword and custom jacket.
"Well these are pretty nice. But the thing is , the training grounds that you mentioned were part of the six training grounds a.s.signed to Chunin and Jonin ninjas and ANBU. With minimum bar being accompanied by at least one Chunin to even think of entering even the lowest ranked ground. " Itachi
"That shouldn"t be a problem. If I remember right Hokage should have given me some kind of special ANBU trainee status when he a.s.signed me to go with master. That should work right?" Jun
"Hmm, yes. I believe it will. Lets go then." Itachi
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After grabbing a quick bite to eat, Itachi and Jun grabbed a few combat supplies and made their way towards the training grounds. On reaching the gate that cordoned of the training grounds they registered their name for a pa.s.s and entered the gate.
The world paused for Jun as a message flashed in his mind.
[Welcome to Konohagakure Environmental Training Grounds! These are the Dungeons within Konohagakure, created in conjunction between Tobirama Senju
and Madara Uchiha using ninjutsu and s.p.a.ce/time seals, each field contains chakra mutated beasts to be fought and some of these mutated further due to Kyuubi chakra leaked out during the Kyuubi attack, and while the danger is great, if one is strong enough, they can find items lost by other Shin.o.bi that you can claim as your own! Fields are only accessible to Chunin rank and above unless otherwise allowed
YOU MAY ONLY ENTER ONE FIELD PER EVERY 12 HOUR PERIOD!
20. Blackwood training grounds Recommended Levels 2025 The Blackwood training ground doesn"t look like much, but within the trees are squirrels who have been absorbing chakra from the very ground for decades, be warned, they may be small, but they are vicious, pray that you don"t run afoul the Forest Boss.
Boss : [Rabbit of Caerbannog] - Deadly rabbit of the tales of old, amazing speed and blood thirstiness.
21. Woebegone Swamp Recommended Level 2530 The nesting place of a species of Falcons that take full advantage of their aerial advantage, using powerful Wind Release jutsus to buffet invaders as they are trapped on the ground. Take caution for the Boss does not take kindly to those who invade his lands.
Boss : Midnight Falcon - a Nine tail chakra mutated falcon that uses a mutated type chakra nature release : Dark Wind Release
22. Dry Gulch Wasteland Recommended Level 3035 Water is a very precious resource, this training ground will test how well you know this fact, but be warned, other creatures are thirsty too, and they learn how to survive by drinking blood.
Boss : Grizzly Rager - Bear with an uncontrollable thirst for blood because of the environment. Driven mad by Nine-tail chakra, attacks everything within sight when awake.
23. Shattered Fields (Plains) Recommended Level 3540 When this field had been created, something had went wrong and the very ground was split apart and separated, leaving over small trails to get between the "islands". Watch your step, for if you fall, there will be no return.
Boss : Kaepora Gaebora - Once a wise Owl and the clan leader, got corrupted By Hatred and Darkness of Nine tail Chakra slightly lost his stealth advantage due to its mad tendencies, but gained lot of power in exchange
24. Takayama Mountain simulation Training Area Recommended Level 4045 Created to a.s.sist Konoha ninja in their training for battle in mountainous
regions, much like the one k.u.mogakure inhabits, the beasts that roam this ground have become one with the elements that rage within.
Boss : Thunderous Brightwing - Deadly Bat-type boss, heavily relies on Thunder energy, Likes to drain chakra from Ninjas
25. Nightmare Valley - Recommended Level 4550 Paradise for monstrous ent.i.ties, the rule of "Strong rule , weak obey" is thoroughly applied here. Unqualified should not even dare to enter here.
Boss : Khepri : Humanoid insect warrior, specialises in sword techniques using swords manifactured from its claws and chitin. Combines ferociousness of the Nine-tails with deadliness of its swordsmanship.
Boss : Iku-Turso: Deadly mutant marine life form . lower body of a serpent, four humanoid hands and a mouth full of tentacles. Stuff of nightmares, and is incredibly proficient
with combo type ninjutsu and poison type attacks.
Boss : White Blaze - A White Tiger , once wise and kind member of its race , now rampaging while containing Nine Tail Chakra.]