The Path of the Great Sovereign 9 What It Takes To Be ANBU

'tch, WHY ME? WHY DID I HAVE TO BE PUT IN CHARGE OF THESE KIDS' He quickly uses a substitution jutsu to avoid the incoming blasts. The Fire balls impact each other and cause an explosion that vaporizes the tree and everything within 20 meters. As the Anbu looks back at the explosion he realizes if he didn't escape, it could have seriously injured him. 'Terrifying Kids.'

"Was that ninjutsu Mr.Anbu?" Itachi said in a highly over dramatic tone.

"No it Cannot be! *gasp* It Really was ninjutsu!" in perfect sync like always Shisui adds.

"Maybe we're imagining things?" Ichizo adds in to the mix.

Under the Mask the Anbu's face darkens but he has to admit he was a little too presumptuous.

"Congratulations on becoming Genin. You three are officially the youngest genin we have in the village." The Anbu disappears then reappears a few sceonds later with three Small Headbands and three small blank anbu masks. "Starting today you three are Anbu trainees, These masks will be worn at all times even within the village. Your combat training is up to par however you still need more polishing on the techniques that make Anbu well, Anbu."

*At the Anbu HQ*

"The Different factions within Anbu don't often interact with each other and are constantly trying to pry information out of each other though various means. Only Lord Third and I know about you three so unless you inform others of your origins no one will question it. There are a myriad of special cases and circumstances that could explain you three so nothing should set off any alarms."

After a small tour around the facility they are brought to a detached area that seems to be dorm of some sort.

"These will be your living quarters for the duration of your stay in Anbu, Unless you are promoted to Anbu Captain. I showed you the canteen and all of your daily necessities will be taken care of, Tomorrow we will begin."

The Three turn and begin to make their way inside the dorm and ready to start a new chapter of their lives. The Warm feeling of 'Home' is gone and replaced by a feeling of responsibility, and Uncertainty of what the future will hold.

'Siri Give me the full explanation of the Anbu and their Purpose.'

[Acknowledged. The Anbu are under direct control of the Kage. They Protect the village from threats that are beyond the acceptable level of the normal shinobi, conduct high-risk missions into enemy territory, and deal with extremely strong Ninja. They also carry out assassinations, tracking, surveillance, and mission requiring ninja with a specific skill set. The Anbu also has detailed knowledge of the Human body, and can use techniques such as Temporary Paralysis and Time reversal.]

'So basically we are the Special Forces of Ninja. Interesting with this I can accomplish the first stage of my plans. Whats the status on the Sharingan analysis?'

[There is 4 months and 27 days left.]

'Good.'

When the Trio arrive at their assigned room they notice that there are already seals of some sort already in place.

"Anti-Observation seals, It would appear the Hokage is taking this extremely serious." Itachi says as he observes the seals closely.

The three then turn and look at their new room. However 'Room' was not the accurate word for it, The space was more like an apartment with exception of a kitchen. There were three rooms and a Lavatory, In each room there was a wardrobe with bedding and hangers with their clothes and gear hanging neatly. A large bed and desk with a chair was also included in the rooms. Overall their dorm was more warm and comforting then they originally thought it would be. There was even a fully furnished living room area which Itachi was currently sitting in reviewing scrolls.

Ichizo went and sat down next to him and began to review his plans and expand them because there was a few key points he left out.

'During The 3rd Great Ninja war, The Hidden Mist was going through a civil war. During the war the Hidden mist send the Seven swordsman of the Mist to the Land of Fire under the orders of Yagura the Fourth Mizukage. The Seven swordsman are then killed by Might Duy with the exception of 2, Their swords are vacated leaving the mist without swordsman for some time. While Yagura who was the Three tails' Jinchuriki was under control the whole time.'

'If Rin Lives after the Hidden Mist makes her the Three Tails' Jinchuriki the other nations will stop at no effort to make sure the Hidden Leaf does not become the Dominating power. With The Three Tails' and Nine Tails' Jinchuriki's virtually every village would have no choice but to band together and destroy the Leaf. The Military advantage the Leaf already has is high but with another Jinchuriki it would be frighting, So we would be nothing but targets.'

'If Rin Dies, Obitio and Kakashi will both go into a period of depression which forces Obito to madness. I guess the better of the two evils would be to kill Obito when he gets crushed by that tree. That would delay the Nine Tails' inci.....I'm Being naive. Obitio was selected to attack the village however that doesn't mean that there isn't a plan already in place.'

Ichizo Sighs and lays his head on the arm rest of the couch.

'The Seal of the Nine Tails' weakens during child birth, that is not a chance Madara can afford to miss so there is something else I'm missing.' There is a slight pause as he ponders over this but, then he comes to a realization. 'OROCHIMARU....His Curse mark seals have white zetsu in them he must be a key in that but it is unsure if he has begun his research at this point or not.'

Even Before completing his Training Ichizo already bears the weight of the Anbu's main purpose, Defending the village. Not only because it is his job but he needs the people in this village in his fight against the greatest enemy in history. The Otsutsuki Clan.

Chapter end