21 Heir Kazu of the Uzumaki clan (1/2)

Even though the match was supposed to be private, it was, for some reason, still held at a public training ground… It might have been because of the size it offered, being at least twice the size of the private training ground for the main family, which was strange, though there wouldn't be enough space for a training ground of that size in the middle of the village.

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That is also what caused this one to be so secluded, which, of course, would make it perfect for a private match, since there wouldn't be anyone nearby, who might get a peak… Overall it was a solid choice, for reasons Hiruzen could surely learn from, considering his team of soon to be sannin were discovered and peaked on by two two-year-old kids.

Arriving at the training ground, made it apparent that the style it was made in, was done to emulate the forests near Konoha… 'I wonder if Hashirama created this forest, it is much denser than any other forest on the island, and it would surely be utterly destroyed by now, if it wasn't reinforced with nature chakra… Anyway, this environment gives me an advantage… unless Kazu trains here regularly'

Moving to the middle of the training field, he noticed two figures standing there waiting. One of them were easily recognized as Daiki, while the other person, was a slightly taller male, with hair more vibrant red, than any other Uzumaki. 'So that is Kazu, Kushina's older brother… he looks like he's around fifteen… and he is wearing the Uzushiogakure jonin vest… I'm fucked, aren't I?'

”Hallo, Daiki-sama…” He turned his head to the other individual ”… and you must be my opponent, Kazu, right?” Observing your enemy, one of the essentials of shinobi… 'He is glaring so much…' ”So, you are the one who would dare to try and court my dear younger sister… You don't look like much, but if you passed fathers test, you must be good for something… though, no knowledge will help you deal with me”

'Is it just me or is he kind of a prick?' ”Sigh, since you are both here, we will start the match as soon as I'm done stating the rules, and both contestants are ready, is that understood?” ”Understood, father” ”Hai, Daiki-sama” ”Good, let's start with the rules, no killing, no permanent maiming, no unnecessary injuries and no mental damage please. I know these rules are extreme cases, but it is protocol when challenging a foreign shinobi to a spar…”

Turning around he saw Kazu standing there, with a single chain coming out from his back, slowly moving towards his hand, upon which the end turned into a one-handed sword. After Kazu grabbed the handle, the chain dethatched from, the pummel, and receded into his back once again.

'I thought the Uzumaki could only manifest adamantine chains… at least that's all Mito and Kushina could do and ever was explained to be able to in the original series… that said, using the adamantine chakra constructs, to complement their swordsmanship, is genius, and for an Uzumaki… It makes them a whole lot more deadly'

”I see you like my little trick… I guess you never knew someone could form something other than the usual chains… then again, this is my own original jutsu… Also, I must warn you, this is not just a fancy replacement for a blade…” Finishing his sentence, he rushed forwards, slicing diagonally towards the wrist, while twisting his grip so he could hit with the flat side of the blade, in order to disarm his opponent.

'Shit, I can't dodge in time, I just unsealed my handle, and he is already disarming me… guess the only option is jutsu… I need to try and constrain him as much as possible, if I want even the slightest chance of beating him' Soon thereafter, the blade hit him, the sword not only disarmed him, but also left wristband like chakra construct on his arm, which surprised him greatly.

Not a second later, he was pulled to the ground by the hand, and the wristband glowed in an easily recognizable seal… 'He left behind some kind of residue with seals on it… It must be an effect of the sword. It was the only thing that touched me… I need to create distance as soon as possible, and make this into a long-ranged fight'

With that thought in mind, he undid the seal, after which, the first thing he did, was to release the chakra metal dust all around him, forming a protective cocoon, that he used as protection, so he had time to use the hiding like a mole technique to get underground.

The Uzumaki, he forgot, were quite good sensors, so it was inevitable, that when he popped his head above ground once again, Kazu was already there waiting for him… ”You know, if this is all you got, there's no way you can protect Kushi-chan… You must know, if you cannot protect her, how can I entrust her to you?” '…He is right, I am too weak, but… I will show him I can be strong!'

Using the hiding like a mole technique again, he went underground. 'I need to give myself an advantage, but how can I… wait, I can use that, but it will need some preparation, and a way to keep track of Kazu… yes that could work' Having come up with a plan, he created seven shadow clones, which he gave one eighth of his remaining chakra each, so that Kazu wouldn't be able to sense which one was the original.