Nothing Is True

Nothing is True

… Everything is permitted.

What is real?

What is not?

Is she just turning crazy or are other powers at work?

One thing is clear Kohana will get to the bottom of this and maybe change the whole Ninja-World at the same time.

S.I. Third Shinobi World War 

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Welcome to the longest chapter of this FF, I wanted to have the Chuunin Exams wrapped in one.

So enjoy them.

Chapter 10: The Chuunin Exams

Finally the day Kohana and her teammates had waited for in anticipation arrived.

The Chuunin-Exams took place.

Kohana stood before the Haruno-Clan compound getting fussed over by her mother, while her father gave her an encouraging smile.

“Do you have enough Kunai?”, asked her mother. “How about Shuriken? Did you have your Fuin Jutsu Traps from Kushina-San?”

“Yes, Kaa-Chan!”

“Now, Tamiko, let her breath.”, chuckled Oto-San, gripping the shoulders of his wife. “Let our little blossom breathe.”

“I’m just worried, Aoi. Nine years old and already taking the Chuunin Exams...”

The girl in question made a fist and gave her mother a reassuring smile.

“Don’t worry Kaa-Chan I got this. Obito, Rin, Kakashi and I trained like obsessed with Minato-Sensei and Kushina-San to be ready for them. Nothing will happen!”

“Now, Ko-Chan, don’t promise something like that. A ninja can never know when something goes wrong.”, reminded her father.

“Then I will promise I will only break a bone and not die!”

“KOHANA!”, yelled Kaa-Chan, while her father laughed.

“Now that’s better.”

“AOI!”

After Kohana left herself getting nearly hugged to death by her mother and her father kissing her forehead in good luck, she made her way over to the Uchiha District.

She would be damned if her crush would be today late.

That wouldn’t shine a good light on their team.

Soon she reached Obito's house.

Grandma Keika let her in with a smile, telling her that Obito was going crazy in his room since he didn’t know what she should bring with him to the Exams.

A tiny laugh left Kohana.

She knocked on Obito's door, announcing her arrival.

"Come in!" he shouted from inside. Kohana opened the door to find Obito pacing back and forth.

"Hey, what's going on? It looks like a tornado wasted your room," she asked curiously.

"I don't know what to bring with me! I feel like I'm forgetting something important," Obito replied frantically.

The girl walked over to the bed, where the ninja tools were laid out.

"You've got your Kunai, Shuriken, and Paper Bombs," she said as she checked each item off on her fingers. "You're good to go."

Obito let out a sigh of relief and smiled at Kohana gratefully.

"Thanks for checking, Kohana-Chan,"

“Don’t sweat it, Obito-Kun.

He put his ninja tools in his bags and followed her out the door.

As they made their way towards the exam location, Kohana couldn't help but feel confident in their team's preparation for the Chuunin Exams.

They meet up with Rin and Kakashi who seem to talk with each other.

“You are early.”, deadpanned Kakashi at Obito. “Thank the Kami’s for Kohana-San or you would be late again.”

“Shut up Bakashi! Kohana-Chan was just nice!”

“No, I literately picked you up.”

Obito's groan drowned out Rin's playful: “Oh you didn’t take him home?”

Rin was like them only nine years old, but sometimes she had a perverted sense of humour. It’s always the cute, calm ones.

For that Kohana sent her best friend a deadly glare with her Eagle-Vision activated, to intimidate her, however, the brunette just laughed.

“Are we all ready?”, asked Kakashi his teammates. “It may be only the written exam part of the Chuunin-Exams but it is important.”

The girls shouted an energetic agreement, while Obito gave a thumbs up.

So Team 7 walked into the Ninja Academy where the writing exam was held.

The exam room was filled with eager young ninjas of Konohagakure, all hoping to pass the first stage of the Chuunin Exams.

Kohana's team found a spot near the front and settled in, ready to tackle whatever challenges lay ahead.

As they waited for the exam to begin, Kohana couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mixed with nervousness.

This was her chance to prove herself as a skilled ninja and make her family proud.

She remembered how Kizashi, her big brother, encouraged her last night. He couldn’t send her off today with his team, since he was sent back to the war front with his own team, but he had some wise words for his younger sister.

“I know, you want to become on your first try Chuunin, because you want to start our family legacy with a boom, but Ko-Chan, don’t stress yourself. You already awoke a Kekkai Genkai, who hand’t been seen since the Warring States Era, you are a Fuin Jutsu Genius and you are the youngest in our family who ever took the exams. This is enough to be proud of.”

Kohana girl took a big breath and adjusted her glasses. She would try to think about her brother's wise words if she got too reckless in reaching Chuunin. She didn’t want to be brought home...in a body bag.

The written exam proved to be challenging, but Kohana's team managed to answer most of the questions correctly.

After the written exam, the team was relieved to have completed it without any major issues.

They were confident in their abilities and felt that they had done well.

As they left the exam room, they were greeted by a group of other young ninjas who had also completed the first stage of the Chuunin Exams.

The atmosphere was tense as everyone waited for the results to be announced.

Kohana's team stood together, waiting anxiously for their names to be called.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the proctor announced that they had all passed the first stage of the exams.

The team let out a collective sigh of relief and exchanged high-fives.

Even Kakashi!

As they walked out of the Ninja Academy, Kohana couldn't help but feel proud of herself and her teammates.

They had worked hard and it had paid off. She knew that there was still a long way to go before becoming a Chuunin, but she was ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.

With renewed determination, Kohana and her team set off towards their next challenge – the second stage of the Chuunin Exams.

They were ready to face whatever obstacles came their way and prove themselves as true ninja warriors.

***

The second half of the Chuunin Exams was held in the Forest of Death.

It was Team vs. team.

Nearly Kohana and Obito were late because her crush wanted to help an old lady with her groceries.

Since they were two, they managed to wrap it up faster.

The nice old granny gave them both a bonbon as thanks.

The girl decides to eat it later, while Obito already sucked on it.

“Come on, Obito-Kun. We must hurry or we will be late!”

“Right behind you, Kohana-Chan!”

When they meet their other two teammates at the front gate of the Forest of Death, Kakashi just says. “One minute more and you would have been late.”

Before Obito could verbally shoot something at Kakashi, Kohana asked: “Do we know which team we have to fight?”

Even with wearing a mask, Kohana could tell that Kakashi was making a face, while Rin giggled: “It’s Gai’s team.”

Oh...!

Now Kohana understood Kakashi's face.

She and Obito had shit-eating grins on their face.

“Your eternal rival.”, they sing-songed together.

“You both...”, began Kakashi with a twitchy eye. “Are a match made in hell.”

“Hell yeah, me and Kohana-Chan are a great team.”

Behind Obito Kohana pretending to get stabbed in the heart, Rin was beside her and hugged her best friend in comfort.

Kakashi just rolled his eyes.

Why was everyone he knew so dramatic?

Obito, of course, didn’t catch anything.

The promoter let them enter the forest and now they stood face-to-face with Gai team. He, Genma and the closet pervert Ebisu. Kohana knows this because she had a vision a while ago from Naruto who used his Sexy-No-Jutsu on an older Ebiso and had knocked him out fully with it.

Yeah, her visions weren’t always doom and gloom.

Thankfully or she would turn crazy.

“We will begin now with the second part of the Chuunin Exams.”, began the protoctor. “The Teamwork Exam. Pre-Qualification. Start!”

Everybody got ready.

Kohana activated her Eagle Vision, taking a Kunai out of her holder. Kakashi and Rin got into a fighting stage, while Gai ran up to Team 7.

Because she had activated her Kekkei-Genkai Kohana saw at first how Obito ran up to Gai, Fire-Chakra curling in his coils and Gai ready to kick the living daylights out of him!

“Obito! Wait!”, she shouted.

It was too late.

Gai kicked Obito in the face before he could unleash his Fire Jutsu. The Uchiha was knocked out cold.

“Dammit! Rin, take care of Obito. Kakashi, follow me!”, shouted Kohana.

Kakashi and Kohana ran towards Gai, who was now standing in front of them with a smirk on his face. Genma and Ebiso were standing behind him, ready to attack.

Gai charged towards them with his fists ready to strike. Kakashi dodged his attack and countered with a swift kick to Gai's stomach.

Kohana followed up by throwing her kunai's at Genma and Ebiso, who barely managed to dodge it.

Meanwhile, Obito was healed by Rin and woke up.

“What?!”

“Obito, let’s help our teammates!”, told him Rin and started to make handsings. “ Water Release: Gunshot!”

The Water Jutsu swept over Gai’s Team, making them wet.

Kakashi followed up with a Lighting Jutsu, electrocuting them.

Ebiso was out cold, and Gai and Genma barely standing.

Kohana gave them no chance to move as she threw one of her Fuin Jutstu Traps at them, practically glueing them to the forest floor.

“Obito, Great Fireball now!”, shouted Kohana to her crush, while she made her handsings.

The Uchiha nodded and sent the Fireball after the two trapped ninjas, Kohana used Wind Release: Great Breakthrough to make the fireball bigger and hotter and well, Gai and Genma were nicely roasted.

They fall on the ground out cold.

“Team 5 can’t fight anymore, Team 7 wins!”, declared the proctor.

***

“Come here.”, cooed Kohana softly, cleaning Obito's wound on his cheek. The boy hissed at the sting from the disinfectant.

Rin had only used her medical jutsu to wake him up, now that they passed the second part of their Exam they had time to treat their wounds.

Old Matchmaker and self-proclaimed captain of the ship ObiHana (that Rin gave them even a shipname was worrying and funny at the same time) had handed Kohana her little medical kit and said such a superficial wound can wrap up someone without medical jutsus.

She and Kakashi had gone together to get them something for lunch, so it was only Kohana and Obito on the stone bench.

Kohana knew that Obito was sad that Rin didn’t treat him and was away with Kakashi, but she would try her best to take care of his wounds and make him think something different.

“Our combined attack worked even better than when we trained it.”, she mused at Obito.

The boy made an agreeing sound.

“Well Minato-Sensei did say your Wind Nature compliments my Fire Nature.”, then he crossed his arms with a frown on his face. “Like Rin's Water Nature Kakashi's Lighting...”

The glass-wearing girl felt a stab in her heart.

She knew what Obito was thinking.

He was jealous of Rin's close bond with Kakashi and how their elemental natures complemented each other.

It hurt her that he couldn’t see how she and him complimented each other.

Would she ever have a chance to win Obito's heart?

There was no competition, which Kohana was glad but didn’t understand at the same time, Obito was amazing, yet Obito always chased after Rin.

Always Rin.

Never her.

No matter how close, what good friends they had become.

“Hey.”, she heard Obito whisper and felt how he gently wiped a tear from her cheek.

Damn it.

She was crying.

“What’s wrong Kohana-Chan? Did you get hurt in the fight? You shouldn’t hide wounds!”

Kohana shook her head, trying to compose herself. "No, it's not that. It's just... I don't know if we can ever be as good as Rin and Kakashi. They have such a strong bond and their elemental natures complement each other perfectly."

Obito frowned at her words. "That's not true, Kohana-Chan. We have our strengths and we work well together."

"But you always seem to admire Rin so much, Obito-Kun.”, Kohana looked up at him with teary eyes. “It makes me feel like I'm not good enough."

In silence, Obito looked at his friend and felt... bad.

His heart was hurting.

He never wanted to make some of his important people feel like that.

A great friend that he was!

Gently Obito cupped her face in his hands and wiped away another tear. "Don't say that, Kohana-Chan. You're amazing in your way and I admire you too."

The girl felt her heart skip a beat at his words.

Did he mean it?

Could there be a chance for them after all?

Kohana's heart was pounding in her chest as she gazed into his black eyes, feeling a rush of emotions overwhelm her.

She wanted to kiss him so badly, to show him that someone loved him, that he was perfect the way he was in her eyes.

Quick as lighting she pecked his unwounded cheek.

Not only she was blushing like a tomato, but Obito had wide eyes and a soft blush on his cheeks, rubbing the kissed spot in wonder.

“Thank you...for your words.”, mubled Kohana. “They made me happy, Obito-Kun.”

Like a deer in headlights, Obito stared at her, still blushing cutely and nodded slowly.

He didn’t get why he felt all flattery and clammy all of a sudden. Where Kohana had kissed him it burned warm and tingly.

It was...a nice feeling...

“Erm, of course Kohana-Chan.”

Suddenly they were interrupted by the return of Rin and Kakashi with lunch in hand.

"Hey lovebirds," teased Rin with a smirk on her face, which made them blush harder and Obito spluttering nonsense.

Kakashi rolled his eyes at the two of them before handing out lunches to everyone.

As they ate together, Kohana couldn't help but steal glances at Obito, wondering if what he said earlier was true.

Maybe there was hope for them after all.

***

The final and last stage of the Chuunin Exam was one-on-one battles.

The further you came into the ranking, the higher your chance to become a Chuunin.

Of their little team, Rin was the first to enter the arena.

Their Medical-Nin won two fights, till she was beaten by Anko.

Then it was Kohana's turn.

She managed as first to reach the final!

Rin and Obito hugged her in congratulation and even Kakashi gave her a thumbs up.

Next up was Obito.

He had to fight Gai and wanted to get revenge for the kick in the face, but sadly Gai again kicked his ass.

Then it was Kakashi's turn.

Kakashi rushed through his opponents even faster than Kohana had.

As he faced Gai, of course, the Hatake won.

Rin cheered for her crush, while Obito looked at her sadly with a defeated look.

He would never be like Kakashi in Rin's eyes, would he?

That’s when he felt how Kohana lay her hand on his shoulder and gave him an understanding smile.

Huh?

He wondered who hurt his friend like that. Were they stupid not to see what an amazing girl Kohana was?

The world was full of idiots.

Since Kakashi won against Gai he was now in the final.

This meant Kohana had to fight her teammate.

One of her friends.

Rin and Obito gave her encouraging smiles as she stepped down into the arena where Kakashi waited.

Both teammates looked at each other.

This would be it.

This would show if a natural-born genius or a hardworking genius was the best.

“Kakashi-San.”, began Kohana. “Before we begin...I want to say it’s an honour to fight against you. Whoever wins this fight, shall not be angry at the other.”

The silver-haired boy nodded in agreement.

“Of all the competitors here...you are the one I wanted to fight most. You made incredible progress even awaked a Kekkei Genkai since we became Team 7. I can’t wait to see how good you are Kohana-San.”

They both smiled at each other.

Meanwhile, Obito whispered to Rin: “For whom are you cheering?”

“For both, silly.”

“Huh, what? Kohana-Chan will wipe the floor with Kakashi. I will cheer for her! She deserves to be Chuunin, she trained a lot for it!”

The protoctor stood between Kohana and Kakashi.

“This is now the final fight of the Chuunin Exams.”, he said. “Remember even if you have lost or you will lose now you could still make Chuunin. Strength alone isn’t what we search for in a Chuunin. Now without further outdo, the final fight of the Chuunin Exams: Haruno Kohana VS Kakashi Hatake...Begin!”

Kohana and Kakashi faced each other, both with serious expressions on their faces.

Kohana activated her Eagle Vision, taking in every detail of the world and her opponent.

She knew that he was a formidable opponent and she couldn't afford to make any mistakes.

Kakashi charged towards her and Kohana dodged his attack and countered with a series of quick punches.

The boy blocked her attacks with ease, but Kohana didn't let up. She continued to attack him relentlessly, using her speed and agility to keep him off balance.

Kakashi was impressed by Kohana's skills. He had trained with her for a year now and had seen how much she had improved since they first met.

But he also knew that he couldn't hold back against her.

This was the final stage of the Chuunin-Exams after all.

Kakashi used his Lightning Bolt technique, aiming for Kohana's body. She retaliated with a Wind Release: Great Breakthrough, sending a powerful gust of wind towards Kakashi and his lighting.

The Hatake dodged it easily and countered with a Fireball Jutsu.

The two ninjas continued to exchange attacks, neither one giving an inch. It was clear that they were evenly matched.

Then something unexpected happened.

As Kohana tried to land a punch on Kakashi's face, he suddenly disappeared in a puff of smoke.

"What?" Kohana looked around confusedly as the crowd gasped in surprise.

Suddenly she felt something hit her from behind and she fell forward onto the ground.

Kakashi appeared behind her, ready to put a Kunai on her throat, as Kohana replaced herself with a log.

And not any log.

“A Fuin Jutsus-Trap!”, hissed Kakashi as the marking bind him on the ground.

He heard how the ground again gasped shocked and turned around.

High in the air were two Kohanas making rapid hand seals.

“What? Kushina-San thought her Kage-Bushin? When?”, he wonders surprised.

“Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!”, shouted one Kohana, while the other shouted: “Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire!”

The wind and fire mixed creating large fireballs that rushed and engulfed Kakashi.

“YEAH! AWESOME KOHANA-CHAN!”, yelled Obito proud of his friend.

Kakashi lost surely!

Rin smiled happily.

Of course, she was a bit sad that Kakashi lost, but Kohana showed amazing skills. She deserved the win.

The two Kohana’a landed on the ground.

One was bending over catching her breath, while the other vanished in a puff of smoke.

Damn it, this took out a lot of her. She was thankful that Kushina taught her Kagebushin, but it seemed her Chakra-Pools were still a bit too small for it.

If she had to continue fighting she would lose.

As the proctor wanted to call her out as the winner, the ground under her suddenly shook.

“What no!”, she shrieked and looked where a defeated Kakashi should lay. She saw a burn to the crip log, as she was pulled into the ground.

“Earth Release: Headhunter Jutsu!”, proclaimed Kakashi breathing heavily, but he seemed alright.

Kohana tried to get out of the ground, yet she didn’t have any force anymore.

Defeated she shook her head.

“Haruno Kohana can’t fight anymore, the winner of the Chuunin Exams is Hatake Kakashi!”

***

After a good two hours, the remaining Genin of Kohnoha were in the Academy looking at the list if they made Chuunin, besides Kakashi, who had been congratulated and promoted after his win against Kohana.

The three remaining members of Team 7 searched for their names on the list.

“I’m not in it.”, told them Rin sadly.

“You will be next time, Rin-Chan.”, tried Obito to lift her spirits.

The brunette nodded and looked with Obito at their other teammate.

Kohana had her blue eyes closed, sweating nervous.

“Kohana-Chan...”, said Rin worried for her.

She wanted to encourage her best friend to look at the list, but surprisingly Obito was faster.

Gently he took Kohana's hand in his and squeezed. Rin wanted to fangirl so bad seeing this.

“Kohana-Chan, do you trust me?”, he asked the green-haired girl.

“What’s that for a question.”, she answered wobbly. “Of course I do.”

“Then...look at the list.”

Slowly Kohana opened her eyes.

Obito put a hand on her cheek, Rin in the background could barely keep her fangirl scream at bay, and turned Kohana's head in a direction.

The Haruno read with a breath in her lungs: Qualified Chuunin’s...Haruno Kohana.

“I, I, I made it!”, she shouted happily.

She threw herself in Obito's arms and the Uchiha swung her grinning around.

“You made it!”, repeated Obito. “I told you, you are amazing Kohana-Chan!”

Kohana just laughed brightly like she was a sunshine personification.

While the two hugged each other, Rin had a happy smile on her face, her hands on her chest.

She was proud of Kohana that she made Chuunin, but she noted how both her friends were blushing and smiling softly at each other.

Maybe they didn’t realise it, however, Rin saw it.

The blossom of a new love.

It was beautiful.

Aww.

They meet up with Kakashi and the two new Chuunin hold proudly their certification and Chuunin Vests in their hands.

“You two have made Chuunin on the first try! Kakashi-Kun and Kohana-Chan you are amazing!”, celebrated Rin happy for them. “Isn’t it true, Obito-Kun?”

The Uchiha had his arms crossed and stared away from them.

“Kohana-Chan deserved it.”, he said shortly.

“Obito-Kun, don’t be like that.”, scolded Rin.

“It’s okay, Rin-Chan.”, reassured her Kakashi, which made her blush.

That...that was the first time that he called her Rin-Chan...!

Kohana noted this too and mouthed to Rin: Oh my kami, Rin!

The Haruno wasn’t far from fangirling now.

Yeah, both best friends were the captains of the ship of their best friend, so Kohana shouldn’t find it creepy that Rin had a ship name for her and Obito.

She wasn’t better

“Kohana-San, you earned this promotion.”, turned now Kakashi to her, which made her smile at him. “You too, Kakashi-San.”

No one, besides Rin, saw how Obito made a face as Kohana smiled at Kakashi.

He...he didn’t know...but it pissed him off!

Kohana normally only smiled at him and Rin.

Not wanting to see this Obito turned around a walked away.

His three teammates looked at him surprised, till Kohana decided to go after him.

She found him lying on a stone bench looking at the setting sun.

She put her Chuunin Vest on and her certification in her bags, before she leaned over him.

“What's on your mind?”. she nearly whispered.

It didn’t stop Obito from freacking out and sitting up.

“Come on Kohana-Chan, don’t scare me like that!”

“Sorry.”

She sat down beside him and both stared at the ground.

“The Chuunin Vest looks good on you...”, told her Obito after a while.

This made her snort and twirl one of her green hair strains.

“I don’t think, green on green is a good idea. I will look like puke.”

“Ah, don’t say that.”, whined Obito and put a hand on her shoulder. “I like your green hair it’s so minty in colour.”

A little giggle escaped Kohana.

“You told me that when we were little. When you promised me that one day when you would be Hokage you would say for a mission I have to dye my hair.”

“I will keep my promise, but I don’t get why you don’t like your hair it’s so pretty.”, grumbled Obito.

The two of them sat there in silence for a while longer, watching the sun dip below the horizon. Kohana could feel the tension radiating off of Obito and she knew that something was bothering him. She didn't want to push him, but she also didn't want to leave things unsaid.

"Obito-kun, is everything okay?" she asked softly, turning to face him.

He sighed heavily and ran a hand through his hair. "I don't know...it's just...seeing you smile at Kakashi like that..."

Her blue eyes widened in surprise. "What do you mean? I was just happy for him."

"I know, I know," Obito said quickly, waving his hands in front of him. "It's just...I don't like it when he looks at you like that."

"Like what?" Kohana asked, genuinely confused now.

Obito hesitated for a moment before answering. "Like...like he likes you or something."

The laugh that Kohana left was big. "Obito-kun, you're being silly! Kakashi and I are just friends."

"But what if he wants more than that?", Obito pressed, looking up at her with worried eyes.

"He doesn't trust me." She paused for a moment before adding softly, "Besides, even if he did...I only have eyes for one person."

Obito turned to look at her fully now, his expression hopeful yet cautious all at once. "Who?"

Kohana smiled gently and took his hand in hers. "One day...I will tell you, I’m scared. I need time."

“Way to let me down, Kohana-Chan!”

“Come on future Hokage, let’s go to the others to celebrate!”

Still holding into Obito's hand, she dragged him along, towards their friends.

And towards a new chapter in their life.

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Maiden of the Moon

What if Kokushibo had a pupil, whom he taught the original Moon Breathing before he deserted the Demon Slayer Corps?

Mochizuki Yua was born only for these reasons: To become a Hashira and make her family a respected one in the Demon Slayer Corps.

But if you only live for the expectations of others, who are YOU truly?

What will it take to find yourself?

A long, hard journey awaits.

I made some Yua family members, as we will see in this chapter with a Rinmaru Medieval Avatar.

Please take a look on my DeviantArt

Chapter 11: Home of the Moon

After being sent off in the early morning by their friends Yua and Tanjiro with Nezuko in her box made the journey to the Moon Mansion, the home of Yua family, the Mochizuki.

They were making a good tiSlayersey even met a nice man with his carriage and he drove them in the direction of the Mochizuki Estate.

The two Demon Slayers passed their time with talking and singing. They couldn’t slack off in Tanjiro’s Total Concentration Training, now could they?

Yua quite enjoyed the journey to her home with company. This was the first time she brought a friend over.

She felt a bit like a normal 17-year-old. It was a nice feeling.

“Your family will be okay with Nezuko?”, asked her Tanjiro right now.

His worry wasn’t without reason.

They would enter a home full of Demon Slayers.

Tanjiro knew how hostile the Hashira’s had reacted to Nezuko before Oyakata-Sama told them that he recognised Nezuko as Demon Slayer so she wasn’t to be killed.

Entering a home full of people who could kill his sister in one instant, made him nervous.

“Don’t worry, I wrote about your situation to my father.”, reassured Yua with a small smile. “He promised my family wouldn’t go against Oyakata-Sama orders. Nezuko is safe. Also, I would help you protect her from them if they attacked her.”

The boy stared at her in disbelief.

“You really would go against your own family for me and Nezuko?”

As an answer, Yua reached out and petted his shoulder.

“I love Nezuko like she is my own sister and I’m fond of you too. For me, you guys are family too.”

Her confession made Tanjiro feel all tingle and happy. He felt the blush rising in his cheeks, how his heart beat faster and the butterflies in his stomach flying wildly.

His crush on Yua just got bigger.

Shyly he squeezed the hand on his shoulder.

“You are for us family too.”, he told her.

For a second he imaged Yua as his bride, didn’t need to know nobody or how it filled his heart with happiness.

Yua gave him a thankful smile. She was also happy that the Kamado siblings loved her as a sibling. She would ignore this vision of herself as a bride with Tanjiro as her groom on her side.

Nope, not thinking about it all or what it meant.

Soon they entered a little forest of Wisteria trees.

It reminded Tanjiro of the forest on Mount Fujikasane where Final Selection was held. Just as pretty and mysterious.

They passed under a Torii with a half moon on it, following the way up a little hill.

After a few minutes, Tanjiro could see an old, traditional house which had also a half moon and the Kanji for Mochizuki over the entrance door. Around it grow beautiful flowers of any kind. You could tell that the garden was tended with love.

Before the house stood a tall man. He was wearing the Demons Slayer uniform with a green Haori with swirls on it. The man had long midnight blue hair in a ponytail and grey eyes.

That must be Yua’s father.

They looked alike.

“Otou-San!”, called Yua and raced up to her father.

He smiled happily and twirled his daughter around as they hugged each other tight.

Tanjiro was touched by the loving scene and had to fight his tears. This made him miss his father.

“Oh moon bunny, it’s so good to see you. Did you grow a bit?”, asked Yua's father, petting her head.

“I don’t know, maybe.”, answered Yua, then turned to Tanjiro and waved him over. “Otou-San this is my friend I told you about. Kamado Tanjiro, following swordsman of the corps and in the box is his little sister Nezuko. Tanjiro this is my father Mochizuki Haruto.”

Tanjiro bowed before the man.

“It’s an honour to meet you Mochizuki-San.”

“Ah, young Tanjiro it’s okay to call me Haruto. I’m happy that Yua found some friends. Any friend of hers is welcome here.”

“Alright, Haruto-San.”

Then Haruto got all sober as he told his daughter: “Your grandfather is expecting you in the Tea Room, moon bunny.”

Of course, Yua got scarred. She had stayed away from home for months and was only raised to Kinoto.

Her Grandfather would give it to her.

“Yua, are you okay-”

“It’s alright Tanjiro.”, she interrupted him. “Just go with my father, I’m sure one of my aunts is currently making lunch.”

With that, she stepped into the house and made haste to the Tea Room.

“I’m back, Grandfather.”, she announced as she entered the Tea Room.

Like she was taught she made a deep bow, waiting till her grandfather gave her permission to raise and sit before him.

It was eerie quiet.

Yua felt the sweat dripping down from her forehead.

Thanks to her Aura-Sensing she knew her Grandfather was not happy.

He was pissed off.

What hurtful words would he hurl at her?

“Ah, the lost daughter has returned.”, he spat, not even letting her rise from her bow. “You stayed away a long time from home.”

“I’m sorry, Grandfather.”

“Did I give you the permission to speak, girl?!”, he growled.

The girl started to shake in fright, she felt all clammy and like throwing up. She never had seen her grandfather like that.

She knew she had to tread carefully, but she couldn't help but ask, "May I know what I have done wrong, Grandfather?" Her voice was barely above a whisper.

Mochizuki Makoto let out a deep sigh and finally gestured for her to rise and take a seat. She did so hesitantly, trying not to make any sudden movements.

"You dare to stay away from home for months," he said sternly. "Then you have the gall to send a letter asking about the Hinokami Kagura Dance, not even telling us what Rank you are now."

Yua felt a pang of guilt in her chest.

He was right -when she was healing from her wounds, she actively avoided sending letters home. She was scared of telling her she was only a Kinoto now and what would happen as punishment. Then when she finally wrote them, again she didn’t tell her Rank because of this fear and asked for something.

"I apologize, Grandfather," she said sincerely with a deep bow, her forehead touching the Tatami mats. "I was in the wrong, I will do better."

He nodded slowly, still eyeing her critically.

"You better," he warned. "The future of our family depends on it. Now your Rank."

The midnight blue-haired girl stayed in her position, not daring to raise. Maybe if she stayed demure, her Grandfather wouldn’t verbally hit her.

Yeah, right.

She was just scarred looking into his cold grey eyes and saying hatred in them.

“Kinoto.”

It was still for a long time, Yua started to feel pain in her body because she had stayed in the bow so long, till her grandfather shouted: “Kinoto! KINOTO?! You dare to show your stupid face into this house after months, daring to ask about the Hinokami Kagura Dance and you are only a Kinoto?! You are a disappointment! A waste of space! Oh, why are you the only one who can use Moon-Breathing? Why have the gods punished me with a talentless granddaughter like you? You are not worth it to be a Moon Breathing User!”

Yua felt tears welling up in her eyes, but she refused to let them fall.

She knew her grandfather was harsh, however, this was a new kind of harshness.

"I understand, Grandfather," she said softly, still not daring to look up at him. "I will work harder and strive to become better."

Mochizuki Makoto let out a snort of disgust.

"You better," he said coldly. "Because if you don't, you will bring shame upon our family."

She nodded silently, feeling the weight of his words on her shoulders. She knew she had a lot of work to do if she wanted to prove herself worthy of being a Moon Breathing User.

But no matter how hard it would be, she was determined to make her grandfather proud and show him that she was not a waste of space after all.

What else was there in life for her?

She was born to become a Hashira and make her family a respected Demon Slayer in the Corps.

This was her only right to existence.

Suddenly both inhabits of the Tea Room nearly jumped into the air as the door opened.

“I’m sorry to disturb you!”, it was Tanjiro.

In disbelief, Yua turned to him.

Tanjiro fixed her Grandfather with such an angry look, that Yua wasn’t even sure if this was really the Tanjiro she knew.

This was a completely new side of him.

“Who are you boy?”, hissed her Grandfather angrily. “You dare to disturb me and my granddaughter talking.”

“With all due respect sir, you didn’t talk to your granddaughter you insulted her! And I will not stand around hearing you insult Yua. Yua is my friend and one of the strongest people I know! You are in the wrong about her!”

Makoto narrowed his eyes at Tanjiro, clearly not pleased with the interruption. Yua watched in shock as her friend stood up to her grandfather, defending her honour. She had never seen anyone do that before!

"How dare you speak to me like that," her grandfather growled. "You are just a mere Demon Slayer. Probably not higher than Kanoe."

Tanjiro didn't back down, his expression was unwavering. "I may be a lesser Rank, but I know a good person when I see one. And Yua is one of the best."

The room fell silent as the two men stared each other down. Yua held her breath, unsure of what would happen next.

Then her grandfather gasped and pointed at Tanjiro Hanafuda-Earings.

“You have the earrings?! Of course, this red hair, red eyes and the scar on your forehead...you are a Sun Breathing User.”

Both teenagers were more than confused.

“That’s why you asked about the Hinokami Kagura Dance.”, mumbled Grandfather rubbing his chin. “Now it makes sense.”

“I don’t know what you are talking about, sir, but apologize to your granddaughter.”, growled Tanjiro angry, his red eyes ablaze like the sun. “She doesn’t deserve your harsh and unnecessary words.”

This only made Makoto laugh nasty.

“You may be a chosen one of the Sun, but you have no authority here, boy. This is the realm of the Moon and I’m the clanhead. I can do as I wish.”

To show Tanjiro he meant it, Makoto suddenly grasped Yua by one of her hair buns. The 17-year-old shouted in pain, tears streaming down her face.

Tanjiro could only stare in shock. He never saw how the family treated each other this way.

“She is merely an extension of my will.”, told Makoto. “She was only born to be a Hashira. She doesn’t have any other reason for existing: I can do with my Granddaughter as I wish!”

Things happened fast then.

From one moment to another, Yua felt like her grandfather would rip her hair out, then suddenly his hand got slack and a terrible crunch was heard.

Tanjiro had headbutted her grandfather.

Yua's mouth met the floor, while her Grandfather was knocked down by Tanjiro's headbutt.

The room fell into stunned silence as Yua's grandfather lay on the ground, clutching his nose. Tanjiro stood over him, his fists clenched at his sides. Yua couldn't believe what had just happened. She had never seen anyone stand up to her grandfather like that before.

"You can't treat people like that," Tanjiro growled, glaring down at the older man. "Especially not your own family."

Makoto looked up at him, his eyes filled with anger and disbelief.

"You dare to strike me?" he spat out, wiping blood from his nose.

"You deserved it," Tanjiro said firmly. "No one deserves to be treated like that. You are a bitter old man who bullies his own family to his enjoyment because he couldn’t become a Hashira. You should feel ashamed of yourself. Instead of seeing what great progress Yua made, you are obsessed with her becoming a Hashira. Even dirt is better than you! I met demons who showed more humanity than you...you piece of shit!"

With that, Tanjiro helped Yua to her feet.

Yua felt a rush of gratitude towards her friend. She had been so scared and alone at that moment, but Tanjiro had come to her rescue without a second thought. She knew she could always count on him to have her back.

As they left the Tea Room together, Yua felt a sense of relief wash over her. She knew there would be consequences for what had happened today, but she didn't care anymore. For the first time in a long time, she felt free - free from the weight of her grandfather's expectations and free from the fear that had held her back for so long. With Tanjiro by her side, she knew she could face anything that came her way and come out stronger for it in the end.

Maybe that’s why she did what she did next.

No one has ever defeated her honour quite like that.

She must show him her thanks.

Softly she called out Tanjiro's name, he turned to her, opening his mouth, probably to ask her if she was okay, however, Yua leaned down, wrapping her arms around his neck and planted a soft kiss on his lips.

Tanjiro was shocked by Yua's sudden gesture, but he didn't pull away.

Instead, he wrapped his arms around her curvy waist and deepened the kiss.

Yua felt a warmth spread through her body as she kissed him, grateful for his unwavering support and protection.

As they finally broke apart, Yua looked down at Tanjiro with tears in her eyes, both of them breathing heavily.

It was madness that she had done it, love had no place in her life, but...how could she not love Tanjiro after he faced her, her biggest fear?

Maybe she could love him and be a Demon Slayer.

She only knew she always wanted to be on his side.

This was the only sure thing in her life.

Softly she smiled and Tanjiro returned her smile and brushed a strand of hair out of her face. "Are you okay?" he asked softly.

Yua nodded, feeling a surge of love for him in her heart. "I'm more than okay," she whispered back, leaning in for another kiss.

This time she slipped her tongue in his mouth.

They continued to kiss passionately, lost in their own world.

Yua couldn't believe how natural it felt to be with Tanjiro like they were meant to be together.

Like two pieces of a puzzle.

Like Yin and Yang.

Like the Sun and Moon!

As they finally pulled away from each other, Tanjiro looked up at Yua with a deep sense of love and admiration.

"I don't know what the future holds for us," he said softly, "but I do know that I want to spend it with you."

Yua's heart swelled with happiness as she heard these words.

"Me too, Tanjiro," she whispered softly. "Thank you. For everything."

Tanjiro smiled up at her, his eyes filled with affection and admiration.

"I'll always be here for you," he promised.

And with those words, Yua knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead of them, they would face them together - as equals and as lovers.

“Wow, that was some hot, sappy shit.”, called a female voice, which Yua know really well, while Tanjiro nearly jumped to the roof.

It was Sayako, Yua's younger black-haired cousin with pretty green eyes.

Deadpanning Yua looked over Tanjiro's head to her younger cousin.

“Hello you pain in my butt, you have splendid timing as always.”

While Tanjiro resembled a tomato, Sayako giggled with a shit-eating grin.

“I’m a lesbian, but even I got hot seeing you both making out with each other. Leave something for tonight.”

“You are so weird, Yako, also don’t you mean wedding night?”

“Oh please, you gonna deflower the little redhead the first chance you get YuYu.”

“Charming.”

What did Sayako think, that she had no self-control? Tanjiro was still two years younger than her, she wouldn’t overwhelm him with that!

Poor Tanjiro resembled a teakettle with the sounds he made and how red in the face he was.

Kissing his temple, Yua took his hand to calm him down.

“Ignore my stupid cousin, Tanjiro, Sayako likes to rile people up.”

“I’m here, you know.”

“Sadly.”

Huffing Sayako walked up to them and made a little bow.

“Whatever, it’s nice meeting you Tanjiro-Kun. I’m as Yua said Sayako, her cousin, 15 years old and Kakushi of the corps.”

Seems like Tanjiro calmed down enough to greet Sayako back with a bow and a smile.

“Ah you are a cutie.”, cooed Sayako, petting his head. “Take good care of my cousin, please?”

“I will, I promise!”, he shouted.

“Also did you break our shit grandpa's nose or something, everyone heard a loud crunch?”

“He did.”, confirmed Yua proud of her love. “Grandfather is licking his wounds, I don’t think he will come out of the Tea Room.”

“Then we will have a nice lunch. Come you two, food is ready.”

So they followed Sayako to the dining room where the rest of the Mochizuki was already waiting in excitement.

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So Tanjiro and Yua kissed and are kind of together, aww.

Wouldn’t it be terrible if all would go to shit after they leave the Mochizuki? *whistles innocent*

But what I’m saying, all is good. ;D

Kill La Hero: 01

In the lottery of Quirk’s Michi got on really special and annoying one. A living, sarcastic ribbon named Ares, who puts her into superpowered revealing outfits. But this won't stop the girl from fulfilling her dream of being a hero! Just watch her!

(But not too closely please!)

MHA MEETS KILL LA KILL!

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So I had this random idea while I finished watching Kill La Kill (I know it’s fucked up but also really funny and entertaining) that having a super suit like Senketsu would be an awesome and funny Quirk.

So Michi and Ares were born.

This is going to be IzukuXOC Pairing, so if you don’t like it, don’t read it!

Enjoy the ride!

Also made Michi outfits!

Chapter 1: The Girl with the Ribbon

Frowning at her reflection, the female fixed her red glasses.

At least the school uniform was black.

It didn’t look horrible on her with her salmon hair colour and her red, spooky (her cousin Lina’s words) eyes.

“You don’t get prettier, looking into your Vanity Mirror, Michi.”, sassed Ares, the bain of her existence from his place on her head.

She looked up at the sentient ribbon.

He looked down.

If his speaking without a mouth, didn’t make clear he wasn’t a normal ribbon, his looks sure would. He was dark maroon, then in the middle dark pink, followed up by red eyeballs, black scalder and yellow pupils.

“And I don’t need your stupid commentary!”, she reminds him. “Especial today.”

“Why because you are going to a new school? It’s not the first time, Whirlwind. You needed to move here so your Mama could care for your grandparents. It’s not that different when you moved school because you broke someone's nose.”, he really had the gall to say.

Huffing she pulled Ares a bit. The ribbon cried out in pain.

Yes, he could feel pain.

“We are in Japan, you idiot. I’m used to moving to our city in Italy, from school to school, but here I’m a foreigner.”

“I thought Michela, La Vendetta, doesn’t care what people think of her and if they want to tease her she just punches them in the face.”, reminds Ares.

With another huff, Michela grasped her new school bag and went to the kitchen.

Did she really though this piece of cloth would get it?

“Ares.”, she tried again to explain. “In two years I will be finished with Junior High and try to get into one of the big Hero Schools. I can’t risk any more notes in my school records. I want to go to U.A. since Herakles University in Greece is now out of the question. U.A. is the best hero school in all of Japan! Only the best get in. And I intend to be one of them. If I have to play the role of demure school girl I will.”

It was still for a few seconds between them before Ares pointed out: “You have pierced ears, wear large hoop earrings, for your last birthday your parents allowed you a tattoo and your red eyes are creepy. Only your glasses make you look soft. You don’t scream innocent school girl more like Fight-Me!”

Michela could just grit her teeth together.

He wasn’t wrong.

It’s her Italian temperament that always gets her into situations where fist flies.

She wished she had gotten a bit more of the calm nature of her Japanese mother, however besides the hair colour, she came totally after her Italian father.

People never believed her when she told them she was half-Japanese.

In secret, she didn’t believe it sometimes too.

Michela loved her mother and her mother loved her, sadly they weren’t always on the same page.

Her father understood her better.

“Good morning, Michi-Chan.”, greeted her Obaa-San from the kitchen table.

Her grandparents and her father sat already, while her mother was putting the last dishes on it.

She greeted her grandparents back in Japanese, then switched to Italian to greet her parents.

Jiji-San had hearing problems, so he asked what she had said, and she repeated it.

Then she sat down and had to sign.

A traditional Japanese breakfast.

Again.

Since they moved in with her grandparents mother only cooked Japanese, since the two elders were a bit old-fashioned in the food department.

Michela or Michi here in Japan found the red eyes of her father. She saw understanding in them.

They both craved some Brioche with crema.

Father and daughter signed together.

What one endured for the ones you love.

***

Her new school, Aldera Junior High, looked straight out of an anime.

Normally she would enjoy this, but Michi was a tiny bit nervous.

She couldn’t be anymore the tough, fist-fighting girl she loved, so who the heck was she now?

A strange foreigner with a weird ribbon, she heard her schoolmates whisper as she got into the school.

An angry mark formed on her head as she changed her street shoes to indoor shoes.

Just stay calm.

Don’t start swinging.

“You are a bunch of rude kids.”, told Ares a group of a few girls and boys, who were whispering beside her.

This made the little group jump in fright. They didn’t expect that the ribbon could talk.

What Quirk was that?!

The salmon-haired girl just reached up and petted Ares.

“Ares, I don’t care.”, she told him in Italian. “You don’t have to fight my fights.”

“We fight together did you forget?”

It made her smile. When he wanted Ares could be sweet.

Her head holding high Michi walked past the gossiping people, trying to find her classroom.

She found it thankful before the school clock sounded.

“Alright, class, settle down!”, told her new teacher, her new classmates.

He looked at the paper in his hand and turned to her, who was still standing by the door.

“Massaro Michela?”

“Michi is fine, Sensei.”

“Alright, come here Michi-San.”

So she stepped beside him as he shouted into the class.

“Class meet our new student. This is Massaro Michi. She moved from Italy here. Please welcome her with open arms.”

As her mother had explained to her, she bowed in greetings.

“Please take care of me!”

Again the whispers started. Not only her, but she could also feel Ares getting annoyed about that.

“Michi-San, I’m Watanabe-Sensei, if you have a question just turn to me. Now would you like to tell us a bit about yourself?”

Tell this judgemental little bitches something about her.

Oh, she would like to start swinging, however, she got a better idea.

In her thoughts, she thanked again her older cousin Stefano for introducing her to Anime and Manga.

She had the perfect way to introduce herself.

“I’m Massaro Michi. I have no intention of telling you my likes and dislikes. As for my dream…I have a few hobbies.”

The flabbergasted faces of her classmates and the cough-disguised laugh of Watanabe-Sensei were worth it, to not play the demure school girl.

What was she thinking?

She was a rebel through and through.

So she nodded to her Sensei and picked the only free sit in the classroom.

Michi had a feeling it would be a long day.

***

Bored Michi picked at her bento box, while Ares took a nap.

It was finally lunch break and how the girl needed a break!

Here in Japan, they were way beyond the curriculum she had in Italy! It didn’t help at all that she could already speak, write and read Japanese when they were so advanced!

Her mother had insisted on learning Japanese, in the past it had been a pain in the butt, however, Michi was now glad for it.

Maybe she should forget U.A. it was too much work.

“No I shouldn’t think this way.”, she scolded herself. “All I ever wanted was to be a hero. My Quirk is a pain in the butt, but if I don’t use it for good, I would feel so bad.”

Thankful Ares was sleeping or he would hit her for calling him a pain in the butt.

Slowly Michi picked up a piece of salmon with her chopsticks to place it in her mouth when she heard it.

Something hitting someone.

This someone letting out a little quiet hurt sound.

The salmon-haired girl turned around on the bench where she sat.

What she saw made her instantly angry.

There was a small, frail-looking boy with wild green hair that reminded her of broccoli, sitting all alone on a bench, like her and behind him some punks threw paper balls at him.

Oh no, not on her watch.

Like she was fury herself she stood up and raced up to the frail boy before another paper ball hit him on the head. She caught it and threw it right back in one of the bully's faces.

“Hey, you bitchass assholes take someone of your own size!”, she growled.

The bullies were taken aback by Michi's sudden outburst and stood up to confront her. 

But before they could say anything, Ares unfurled himself from Michi's hair and glared at them with his menacing red eyes. 

"You really shouldn't mess with my girl," he warned, his voice low and threatening.

The bullies hesitated for a moment before backing down and slinking away.

“Thanks Ares.”

Her ribbon shrunk to its normal size.

“Anytime, Michi.”

Then Michi turned to the green-haired boy who was staring at her in shock.

"Are you okay?" she asked.

He nodded slowly, still looking a bit dazed. "Th-thank you," he stammered.

"No problem. I can't stand bullies."

“Is...is he your Quirk?”, wonders the boy shy, pointing at Ares. “I...I never saw something like that, it...it’s cool!”

“Thanks, boy!”, preened Ares, puffing himself up. “I’m quite formidable.”

“A formidable pervert.”, deadpanned Michi.

Ares may give her powers beyond imagination, yet the outfit it came in...shudder!

Her ribbon huffed, while broccoli boy titled his head in confusion.

Gosh, he was adorable.

“It’s whatever.”, waved Michi and sat down beside him. He suddenly turned so red, that he was giving competition to tomatoes. “I didn’t introduce myself I’m Massaro Michela but call me Michi, Class 1B. The ribbon on my head is Ares, he is part of my Quirk.”

It took him a while, however, the boy managed to answer her: “I’m...I’m...M-Midoriya Izuku. Class 1A.”

Strange that he didn’t tell his Quirk, but it was none of her business. 

Maybe it was an embarrassing one.

She knows this kind of Quirk well.

“Sucks, that we aren’t in the same class. I would love to know already someone nice there, but we can still be friends.”

Midoriya nearly falls over the bench. Did he hear right?!

“You...You want to be my friend?”

Michi shrugged her shoulders.

“You seem way nicer than anyone I meet today. All think me a freak for Ares and because I’m from Italy. In my eyes, you are a good friend materiel.”

Midoriya couldn't believe his luck. He had been dreading lunchtime, knowing he would have to sit alone again, but now he had made a friend.

And not just any friend, but someone who was brave enough to stand up to bullies and had a cool Quirk to boot.

He felt like he had hit the jackpot.

"I'd like that," he said, smiling shyly at Michi. "I don't have many friends either."

They spent the rest of lunch chatting about this and that.

Midoriya, who became fast Izuku, was curious about Italy and the Italian Superheroes she liked.

So told him all about the amazing Seraphina, who had an Angel-Quirk.

She noted that Izuku wanted to get something out of his backpack and Ares and she encouraged him to just get it out.

It turned out Izuku had such a passion for heroes that he wrote about them in notebooks, all he could find out about them.

Michi and Ares were impressed and Izuku nearly cried that someone (A girl nonetheless! And a nice entity) didn’t mocked him for his hero studies.

On the contrary, they helped him add some things too and described Seraphina in their best quality.

Then they talked about the Japanese Heroes and both found out that they liked All Might a lot. Mirko was Michi’s favourite Japanese Hero, but she owned some All Might Merch as well.

Izuku felt in heaven (Michi was turning into a goddess in his eyes) and Michi felt herself relaxing for the first time since arriving in Japan.

Maybe this new school wouldn't be so bad after all.

They continued to chat throughout the rest of lunch and even walked back to class together.

As it was time to part Michi asked for Izuku's phone number, which he repeated stuttering and sweating, such a cutie, and she gave hers.

How Izuku acted getting her phone number felt like she had given him the Holy Grail or something.

Yes, he was indeed a cutie.

With a hair ruffle, she left her new friend.

Never seeing how he happily freaked out that a girl touched him!

This was the start of a beautiful friendship, no question.

25.05.24: I decide to delete the second chapter and start new with this FF.

I hope you all like the new cover art too. :D

Next

Maiden of the Moon

What if Kokushibo had a pupil, whom he taught the original Moon Breathing before he deserted the Demon Slayer Corps?

Mochizuki Yua was born only for these reasons: To become a Hashira and make her family a respected one in the Demon Slayer Corps.

But if you only live for the expectations of others, who are YOU truly?

What will it take to find yourself?

A long, hard journey awaits.

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My loves I’m sorry the chapter came out so late. I had written the first version but forgot to save it. *facepalm*

Then it needed to be Beta-Read.

But here you have it now. :D

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Chapter 15: Lower and Upper Moon

Long the couple can’t try to wake up their friends, since they get attacked!

Thankful both Yua and Tanjiro sensed it by a mile and jumped to safety with Nezuko.

The one who attacked them was a girl in a green kimono with two braids holding an ice pick.

What the...?

“What are you doing?!”, shouts Tanjiro confused.

Why is a human attacking them?

“Get out of our way!”, growls Braids. “Thanks to you guys, we won’t be able to have dreams!”

Soon she is joined by a boy, and two other females, one being blond, the other wearing a bow in her hair.

Are they controlled by the demon...or acting on their own free will?

“What do you think you’re doing? If you’re awake, you’d better help us out!”, yells Braids to a sickly-looking boy. So they do it of their own free will, but why wonders Yua? “You may have tuberculosis or whatever, but if you don’t do your job, I’m going to tell him, and then he won’t show you any dreams, you hear me?!”

Ah, the man is sick and his fellow passage might be too or have another tragedy they want to forget in the beautiful dreams the Demon creates.

Yua and Tanjiro share a glance.

They can understand them, however...

“Sorry. We have to go fight.”, says Tanjiro for them.

Fast as lighting the couple takes out the four hostile passengers with a chop on the neck. Only the sickly boy remains.

The couple looks sad down at the fainted passenger. This was not fun at all.

“You want to stay inside a happy dream, don’t you? I know. I wanted to stay inside my dream, too. If only this was the dream…”, signs Tanjiro.

Fast Nezuko run up to her brother, as Yua takes her boyfriend's hand.

“I understand you Tanjiro, but my mother once told me happiness and tragedy are the same sides of a coin. Without tragedy we wouldn’t know happiness, without happiness, we wouldn’t endure tragedy. The world is cruel and yet so beautiful.”

Her boyfriend gifts her a soft smile, tears sparkling in his eyes.

“Thanks, Yua, I needed to hear that.”

“Anytime.”

Then they turn to the sickly boy asking him if he is alright. He seems okay, even thankful, from what Yua can sense of his Aura. He won’t attack them.

He even wishes them Good Luck.

Whatever he experienced in Tanjiro's dream/soul/subconscious changed him.

The young woman could understand this well, Tanjiro already changed her a lot first with his friendship, now with his love.

With Nezuko they leave the cart in search of the demon.

Out of it, Tanjiro can smell him and Yua feels the demonic Aura formally twisting in the air.

Surprisingly, they didn’t sense that demon before.

“Tanjiro, I bet with you this must be one of the 12 Moons.”, shares Yua her theory. “We have to be careful from here on.”

“Right! Nezuko, don’t come here! Stay away from us and wait! Go wake everyone up!”

As the demon girl does as her brother says, the couple swings themselves onto the roof of the train car.

They run along the roofs, till they find the suit-wearing demon with a bobcut.

He turns to them, in his eyes are the Kanji for Lower Moon 1.

At least not an Upper Moon.

The Demon is surprised to see them and even has the gall to greet them friendly with a Good Morning.

Both Demon Slayers get their Katanas ready.

“Why did you two wake up? Didn’t I show you sweet dreams?”, wonders Lower Moon 1. “I could’ve shown you a dream where your families were being slaughtered. Would you have liked that one better? No, of course not. Too distressing, right? All right, next… why don’t I show you a dream where your father comes back to life? And you girl I show a dream of the sibling you always desired.”

“Don’t you dare intrude on our souls! I won’t let you… get away with this!”, shoots Tanjiro back.

“You disgust me.”, states Yua simply.

That’s when the Lower Moon notes the Hanafuda-Earrings of Tanjiro. He gets all excited since the Demon King told him to kill Hashira and Tanjiro. He talks about how he will get more blood from his master if he brings him their heads so he can challenge an Upper Moon for their position.

“Enough with the monologue!”, decides Yua and starts to run up to the Demon. Her attacks work best close to the enemy.

Tanjiro behind her gets ready to with Water Breathing… Tenth Form… Constant Flux which forms a giant water dragon that follows him.

Lower Moon One counters them with his Blood Demon Art....and Yua is back in the dream Mochizuki Estate.

“Damn it!”, shouts the midnight blue-haired beauty. “How can I wake up again? Before, something triggered my Aura-Sensing, maybe like this...?”

She concretes and tries to feel for Tanjiro's familiar, warm, beloved Aura and the repulsing, narcotic Aura of the Lower Moon.

It takes her a few seconds, but she wakes up.

Yua is sitting on the roof and watches how Tanjiro decapitates the demon.

However, she jumps up and gets herself battle-ready.

He didn’t turn to ash.

This is not a good sign.

“Tanjiro, get ready!”, she alarms her boyfriend. “This is isn’t over yet!”

And she was right as a mass of flesh forms under the Lower Moon Heads.

Cackling the demon tells them how the body they saw, wasn’t his body anymore and he managed to fusion with the train.

Now he makes clear how the passengers in the train aren’t not only his food but his hostages.

He formally challenges them to protect them all from him.

Tanjiro tries again to decapitate him, but sadly the head and mass just vanish into the train.

“Tanjiro, you go after the Demon, I will take care of the wagons!”, tells Yua her plan.

Her boyfriend looks astonished at her.

“Yua, these are too many wagons for you alone to protect! You can’t keep an eye on the whole train.”

She grits her teeth. He is right of course.

“Yes, but I can protect at least 5 alone, this is better than nothing. Someone of us needs to go and end the Demon or this nightmare never ends.”

Anyone could see on Tanjiro's face how he didn’t like this plan, yet what else could they do?

They were only in two.

However, it seemed the kami wanted to help them.

A train roof breaks open and Inosuke jumps out of it!

“Follow me, damn minions! All right! Explosive awakening!”, hollers the wild boy. “Comin’ through! Lord Inosuke’s comin’ through!”

It’s like a giant weight falls from their heart.

At least they are in three now.

“Inosuke! It’s not safe anywhere on the train anymore! We have to protect the sleeping passengers!”, informs Tanjiro. “This whole train’s turned into a demon! Can you hear me? This whole train is a demon!”

“I knew it! So, I was right on the money! That means I was a total stud as a leader!”

“Yes, yes, now help us to protect the passengers!”, deadpans Yua.

You don’t have to tell this the wild boy twice and he jumps back down the hole he came from. They hear how he slices something fleshy.

Yua lays a hand on Tanjiro and makes me take some steps.

“Inosuke can alone protect the two. You go five wagons up. I will take care of them.”

Her boyfriend nods, squeezes her hand and starts running.

Elegant Yua kicks in a window and gets inside the carriage.

Already it’s consumed in the flesh mass and fleshy-like tentacles reach for the passenger.

Like she is a whirlwind Yua cuts through any tentacles she sees. She runs her five wagons up and down, cutting tentacles on her way, using her Breathing Style in the best and most efficient way.

She feels at one point a thunderclap, this surely means Zenitsu is awake now too.

But she can’t miss a bit or her passenger are meals!

So she continues with her task.

Suddenly an explosion gets off, sending Yua tumbling. She can catch herself in the last moment.

“What the???”, she asked out loud confused.

What was that?

“Young Mochizuki!”, yells surprisingly Rengoku in her ear and okay she jumped a little.

The Flame Hashira stands beside her, grinning.

“I see, you protected five wagons on your own. The yellow guy and the demon girl are taking care of the three. I shall proceed with the remaining five. Young Mochizuki, let me tell you how proud I am of you and I will pledge to our Master to make you a Hashira.”

The young woman doesn’t even get a word out before Rengoku vanishes as fast as he came.

Blinking she looks at the dust cloud and writhing tentacles he left behind.

Slowly she registered what he said to her.

“THANK YOU!”, she shouts back, then gets back to her work.

If she had to tell you, You couldn’t tell you how long and how many times she ran up and down her five wagons sliced up tentacles.

It seemed like an eternity.

Then all hell broke loose!

A giant explosion occurred and the train jumped off the trails.

Gritting her teeth, trying to stay on top, Yua has her hands full with keeping her passenger safe and sound. She uses some of her Breathing Techniques to catch them or to destroy harmful things.

Finally, the train stops!

“Oh thank Tsukuyomi!”, she gasps happily.

She was getting worried she couldn’t keep up anymore.

Careful she checks on her passengers. Slowly she helps them up, gives the wounded First Aid and then helps them get out of the train.

Out of the train, Yua lets out a deep breath, looking up in the sky. The sun will be up soon and it seems the Lower Moon is history.

This long nightmare has found an end.

Now she can try to find her precious people.

The first ones she finds are Nezuko and Zenitsu sleeping side by side near the train. After checking that both of them are alright, she lays her dark blue haori with the big crescent moon on the lower sleeve over them.

She will let Zenitsu sleep, he isn’t touching Nezuko in any way that isn’t okay, so she will let them.

Next, she meets Inosuke and he tells her all about how he and Tanjiro managed to behead the Demon Train.

Then he tells her that her boyfriend is wounded.

And from Yua, you only see a dust cloud.

Inosuke runs after her.

However, the closer she gets where Tanjiro is, the more she feels Rengoku Aura, wild and fiery, against a powerful demonic Aura.

No...it can’t be.

After the Lower Moon an Upper Moon appeared?!

The young woman ran faster!

She needs to check on Tanjiro and help Rengoku!

Together with Inosuke she reaches Tanjiro and sees Rengoku against the Upper Moon fighting.

Yua kneels, helping Tanjiro sit upright.

They look into each other eyes, they don’t need words to tell the other that they are okay or in Tanjiro's case okay-ish.

Then she stands up and wants to unsheathe her Katana like Inosuke, but Rengoku calls out to them: “Stay where you are! If that wound reopens, it’ll be fatal! Stand back!”

“But Rengoku-San!”, protested Yua.

“That’s an order! Mochizuki, you hear me?!”

Gripping her Katana Yua doesn’t know what to do. Can she help Rengoku? He told her he saw a Hashira in her, but now he wants her to stay out of the fight.

What should she do?

Meanwhile, the Upper Moon mocks Rengoku telling him he shouldn’t waste his time with weaklings.

Upper Moon moves to hit Rengoku’s eye, but Rengoku knocks him back. Rengoku slices at the Demon again. The two are locked in battle, and Rengoku sends Upper Moon flying into the forest. He goes after him.

The three younger Demon Slayers call out for Rengoku as he comes flying out of the forest!

“Rengoku!”

“Ol’ Google-eyes!”

“Rengoku-San!”

The Upper Moon tries to sway Rengoku to his side, he should become a Demon, but, Rengoku makes clear that he won’t.

They fight longer and harder.

Yua shakes from nerves.

It was to stay down, but...she had a feeling if she didn’t help Rengoku he would die!

What should she do?

After a long and hard beat down, both opponents jump away from each other.

With the last attack, it seemed Rengoku got the demon.

“Ohh… Did he do it? Did he win?!”. ask Inosuke.

The only girl checks the Aura of Rengoku and gasps.

“Oh no!”

“Oh no? What’s wrong Yuna?!”

She doesn’t need to answer as drops of blood stream down Rengoku and he breathes heavily.

“Okay, enough!”

She ignores Tanjiro and Inosuke shouts to not do it as she runs up to Rengoku and the demon.

Surprised the demon looks at her and...is that hesitation in his eyes?

Whatever, Yua will stop!

“Moon Breathing! Sixth Form: Everlasting Night, Populous Moon, Intermittent!”

She rapidly performs a multitude of curved slashes several meters in front of her that release a wild barrage of crescent moon blades capable of slicing up the surroundings.

The Upper Moon can dodge some of her blades and heal himself, however, he doesn’t attack her.

Why?

“Young lady, my fight is not with you.”, tells her the demon. “Please, leave.”

“You made it my fight when you attacked my Senpai!”, she growls and runs up to him.

She tried to slash him, but he only dodged her, never attacking.

What is going on?

“Why aren’t you fighting back?!”, she shouts. “I’m not worth it, you sexist demon?!”

The Demon grits his teeth.

“I don’t fight nor do I eat woman. This goes against my code!”

“You are a demon, an Upper Moon! And you tell me you have an honor code?!”, she screams, slashing widely, getting a few cuts in. “If you don’t fight back your head will be mine!”

He jumps back from the big slash she wanted to perform on his head, while Yua again uses her Moon Breathing.

“Moon Breathing! Tenth Form: Moon shines on the Bambus Cutter!”

She creates three rotating circular saw-like slashes with crescent moon blades following their path.

They managed to cut the arms off the Upper Moon, so she jumped high in the air, aiming for the head, while he dodged the saw-like slashes.

Her Katana finds his neck!

Yua growls and tries to sink it deeper.

It slices a quarter of the neck.

The Upper Demon, also known as Akaza, knows if he doesn’t do something the young woman will take his head!

But he doesn’t hurt women.

Never will he do this!

And the sun is nearly up! he thinks rapidly. I will be as gentle as possible...

Surprised Yua feels how the Demon grips her under her arms and throws her away. He throws her so away that she lands in a bush, not hurting at all.

“What the hell?!”

“He is running away!”, yells Inosuke.

Yua tries to get out of the bush, however, the branches are twisted in her clothes.

The Upper Moon got away.

Angry Yua lets out a scream.

***

The Kakushi have finally arrived and are giving all the Demon Slayer First Aid before they move them to the Butterfly Mansion.

Rengoku, Yua, Tanjiro and Inosuke lay side by side to get the treatment.

The sun shines warm down on them.

“That was dumb and unnecessarily risky if you, young Mochizuki!”, scolds her Rengoku. “You have gone against my orders.”

“With all due respect Senpai, but you weren’t anymore cable of fighting and I will be damned if one of my brother or sister-in-arms dies when I can prevent it.”, rebuts Yua.

She feels how Tanjiro grips her hand to calm her down.

“Young Mochizuki I respect your passion and blazing heart for your comrades, but you have gone against my order!”

“You would have done the same for us!”, she shouts back, which makes Rengoku stop. “It said that People who don’t follow the rules are trash, but I think the one who doesn’t help his friends is worse than trash!”

It’s still for a few minutes, only the Kakushi talking, before Rengoku lets out a quiet laugh. “I suppose you are right, young Mochizuki. My worries for you young ones have made me forget how we all would lay down our lives for our friends. You will make a formidable Hashira.”

A little blush forms on her cheeks and she thanks him.

“I’m happy that we all are fine!”, cries Zenitsu who sits beside them with Nezuko's box. “After a Lower Moon and an Upper Moon, this was too much.”

“At least we all are alive and none of the passengers die.”, adds Tanjiro, also crying.

Loving Yua strokes the back of the hand with her thumb.

“Still, I wonder why the ball head didn’t want to fight Yuka.”

“Maybe we will never find out this, young Boar Boy, but we all did our best. I don’t think I can be Hashira for some time with only one eye left, I have to adapt to that, so I think young Mochizuki here will be an amazing addition to us.”

“You honour me with your words, Senpai. If Oyakata-Sama makes me a Hashira I will thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

“Yeah, yeah, that’s all nice and stuff.”, interrupts Sayako in her Kakushi uniform. “But you guys are ready for the Butterfly Mansion, you can be sappy there.”

“It’s always a joy with you, Yako.”

“Just telling how it is YuYu. Just telling how it is.”

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Rengoku is alive, Rengoku is alive!

He will be out for a while as Demon Slayer but I think when we get to Infinity Castle he will be back :D

This is the first big canon divergent of the story, let’s see what else will change.

Until next time my loves!

Here are the Pics!

Maiden of the Moon

What if Kokushibo had a pupil, whom he taught the original Moon Breathing before he deserted the Demon Slayer Corps?

Mochizuki Yua was born only for these reasons: To become a Hashira and make her family a respected one in the Demon Slayer Corps.

But if you only live for the expectations of others, who are YOU truly?

What will it take to find yourself?

A long, hard journey awaits.

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I want to thank you all that you didn’t give/gave a chance to my little FF!

Now I gave the Spider Family a big sister so Yua had someone to fight. I made her even with a base, so check my Deviantart!

Can some of you guys from whom I got the inspiration for Onee-Sama and the fight they both have?

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Chapter 7: Onee-Sama

Her lungs felt like collapsing.

The Katana in her hand weighed so much.

She shivered all over her body.

But Yua couldn’t give up.

She swiped with her Aura-Sensing again the clearing she was in.

There!

On her left!

Total Concentration! Moon-Breathing! Second Form: Moongazing Pearl Blossom!

Yua performs three crescent-shaped slashes which deflect the incoming spider thread arrows of her opponent.

“Fu, fu, fu.”, laughed the spider demon, from his hidey-hole. “Little girl, aren’t you tired already? How long can you deflect my attacks?”

The midnight blue-haired beauty gulps but doesn’t back down.

“As long as I can!”, she spats back.

I have to give Tanjiro and Inosuke enough time to reach the demon who controls the other Demon Slayers!

***

A few minutes ago, Yua was racing with Tanjiro and Inosuke through the forest.

Well, she and Tanjiro had to drag Inosuke with them.

After the maks-wearing boy had pinpointed the location of the Spider Demon, who used the other Demon Slayer as puppets, they didn’t know how to reach it.

Thankful Murata and Katsumi had told them to go on and that the two would handle the controlled Demon Slayer. They now knew to cut the threads and be careful of the little spiders.

It happened that Inosuke insulate them telling them that they had pissed their pants before, to which Murata rebuked him was a stupid boar.

Inosuke was ready to kick his ass, thankful she and Tanjiro had gripped him and run forth with him.

Huffing annoyed the boar-headed boy told them: “Dammit! I’m gonna punch that guy if it’s the last thing I do!”

“Stop talking like that!”, told him Tanjiro.

“He called me “a stupid boar”, okay, Monjirou!”

“It’s “Tanjiro”!”

“How can you mess up names so much?!”, adds Yua huffing.

“What’ya mean Yue?”

“THAT right here!? Do I look like I have white hair and blue eyes?”

“Anyway!”, intervented Tanjiro. “We’re heading the right way, right?”

“My senses never lie!”

Like lighting stroke her, Yua Aura-Sensing acted up.

“GET DOWN!”, she screamed and tackled both boys to the ground.

“Yua-Senpai?!”

“What’s your problem, woman!”

However, both boys were speechless when they saw three big white arrows impaled in the ground where they had stood before their Senpai had tackled them.

“W-What?!”, mubled Tanjiro.

He hadn’t even smelled them, so fast were they.

Thankful Yua must have sensed them with her ability.

“Ara, Ara, what do we have here?”, said a feminine voice mockingly. “A handsome boy, a beautiful girl and a ripped half-boar man? You are quite interesting. I wonder if you taste as good as you look.”

The three Demon Slayers stood up and sheathed their Katanas.

“Inosuke is this the Demon?”, wondered Tanjiro aloud.

It was Yua who answered him. “No, this is a different one. The other demon was so far away that my Aura-Sensing didn’t reach it. Also, the arrows have a different Aura hefting on them than the threads that control the Demon Slayers.”

An eerie giggle was heard.

“Fu, fu, fu, beautiful and smart. You will taste good girl. I won’t let you near my mother.”

So the mother of the spider demons controlled the Demon Slayers. At least this was good to know.

Again Yua Aura-Sensing acted up.

“Guys get ready!”, she took a deep breath. “Total Concentration! Moon Breathing! Seventh Form: Mirror of Fortune, Moonshine!”

The barrage of arrows, which was flying towards the three friends, gets stopped by Yua's technique. She performs a frontal crescent-shaped slash that unleashes straight and curved slashes that expand outward, hitting all arrows.

“Tzz!”, grumbles the spider demon.

Tanjiro and Inosuke are in awe.

They never saw Moon-Breathing in action.

It was really as powerful and beautiful as their Senpai told them.

“Kamada, Hashibira!”, turns Yua to them. “You two go along. I will take care of this demon. You need to get to the Spider Mother, it doesn’t make sense if we all stay here.”

“But Yua-Senpai.”, mumbles Tanjiro worried.

Yes, their Senpai and her Breathing Style were on a whole different level than theirs, but could they really leave her behind?

Yua gives them a confident smirk, which makes Tanjiro feel all the flattery in his stomach, even Inosuke feels strangely shyly seeing it.

It was...hot.

“Don’t worry about me, I’m not a Hinoto for nothing. I can take care of myself. Now go!”

Tanjiro thanks her and he and Inosuke start running.

This makes the Spider Child (?) scream in outrage: “You aren’t going to touch my mother!”

She sends arrows after the boys, but Yua is already there.

“Total Concentration! Moon-Breathing! Eighth Form: Moon Dragon’s Tail!” 

Swift Yua performs a massive long-ranged curved slash that leaves dozens of crescent moon blades along its path. The moon blades hit all arrows and Tanjiro and Inosuke are safe to go on.

“You are going on my nerves, girl!”, hisses the Spider Demon.

“And I just got started.”, sasses Yua back.

 ***

This was like a half hour ago and Yua felt how she got weaker with any attack.

It was just her luck that she couldn’t pinpoint where her adversary was hiding because she didn’t give her enough time to do a good sweep of the clearing.

She needed to try while she got attacked to sense the Demon.

This was the only way!

As the spider demon sent new arrows at her Yua performed Moon-Breathing Fifth Form: Ghost of the Moon, Advantageous Swirl! It creates multiple long and curved slashes layered over one another, essentially creating a vortex of crescent moon blades.

Hopefully, this would give her enough time to sense where the demon was hiding.

The midnight blue-haired girl reached with her Aura-Sensing to the borders of her ability and finally, she found the demon.

It was hiding up a tree, not far from her.

Determined Yua ran up to it, deflecting the arrows that were sent towards her, and with a scream she cut the tree down.

This made the Spider Demon jump out of it.

It stood now before her, pissed off.

Like Yua had guessed, it was a young woman, with white skin and red circles markings on her face. Her Kimono was white with some red accents and a green Obi. She wore normal wood sandals and her curly white hair had a green orb-like hair comb to the side.

In her hands, the demon holds a bow and arrows.

“You are a pest!”, hissed the Spider Demon Girl. “I will feast on you!”

“Come at me then, bitch!”, Yua growled back.

With a scream, the Demon ready her bow to shoot her.

Yua quickly dodged the arrow and charged towards the Spider Demon Girl. She swung her sword with precision, but the demon was quick to dodge and counterattack.

The Mochizuki felt herself getting weaker with each hit, yet she refused to give up. She needed to end this quickly before she lost all her strength.

 The two continued to exchange blows, neither one gaining an advantage over the other.

“I have to hit her with my strongest technique or I will be spider lunch!”, thought Yua desperate.

Uncle Noritaka had taught her before he left the family their family ultimate technique. It was of his own creation and had secured him a place at becoming a Hashira, even if in the end he had refused.

However, Yua was scared to use it.

It took an enormous toll on the body.

Muscles and bones could break if you didn’t do it precisely.

She only ever used it on practice wood dolls, never on a Demon.

Could she even do it?

Does she even have a choice?

No.

So she gathered all her strength for one final and hopeful devastating attack.

Yua closed her eyes and focused on the technique. She could feel her body trembling with anticipation and fear.

With a deep breath, she opened her eyes and charged towards the Spider Demon Girl. As she swung her sword, she shouted, "Moon-Breathing, Forbidden Techinic! Executing Moonlight Paradise!"

A loud boom echoed through the clearing as Yua's sword struck the ground in a crescent shape, sending shockwaves through the ground and air.

The Spider Demon Girl was flung screaming to the air, where Yua followed her and started to cut her over and over in crescent forms all over her body. It was so fast that it seemed that the Spider Demon Girl was cute by moonlight, thanks that Yua's sword was white.

She fell to the ground, a mess of ripped-open meat.

You couldn’t even recognize the Spider Demon Girl anymore.

Yua was covered in a white shimmering aura, making her look like moonlight herself.

With a last deep breath, she jumped high up and attacked the neck of the demon.

She cut her head, or what had remained of it, off.

The Spider Demon Girl let out a blood-curdling scream as she disintegrated into ash.

The Demon Slayer stood there for a moment, panting heavily from exhaustion.

She had done it.

She had defeated a demon all on her own using the Moon-Breathing ultimate technique.

As she walked away from the clearing, Yua couldn't help but feel proud of herself for what she had accomplished. She knew that Uncle Noritaka would be proud of her too if he were here to see it.

It was then that all forces left her and she fell face down to the forest ground.

Welcoming darkness embraced her.

***

Yua didn’t know how long she was out, but she awoke abruptly as someone slapped her face.

“Hello dear cousin, long time no see.”, greeted Sayako, her younger cousin, Yua.

She was dressed in her Kakushi uniform.

So that means...

“Huh, we won. Didn’t we?”, she asked Sayako.

Sayako huffed and petted her hair.

“Of course, you care more if the mission was complete than greeting me after so long.”

“Hello Sayako, you are still a pain in my ass.”

“Much better.”, hummed Sayako. Careful she picked Yua up and placed her on her back, giving her a piggyback ride. “Well, you sure made interesting friends, I must say. You and they keep holding off the Demons till the honourable Hashira’s Kocho-Sama and Tomioka-Sama could come.”

“Are the guys okay?”, Yua asked worried.

“Well, as well you can be facing a Lower Moon.”

“A Lower Moon was here?!”

“He made all this Spider Demon. Wanted to make a family if I understood right, but your friends are wounded but okay. You will join them at the Butterfly Mansion for cures.”

A little yawn escaped Yua and she snuggled herself closer to Sayako.

“That sounds good. I used Uncle Noritaka's forbidden technique, I think some of my muscles took damage.”

Impressed Sayako let out a whistel.

“Wow, YuYu, you didn’t break a bone. You are really something!”

“Yeah and now I gonna faint again.”

She only heard Sayako's amused laughter before she fainted again.

Yua was sure she earned herself some rest.

***

Moon-Breathing! Second Form: Moongazing Pearl Blossom! Is Second Form: Pearl Flower Moongazing.

Moon-Breathing Fifth Form: Ghost of the Moon, Advantageous Swirl! Is Fifth Form: Moon Spirit Calamitous Eddy

Moon Breathing! Seventh Form: Mirror of Fortune, Moonshine! Is Seventh Form: Mirror of Misfortune, Moonlit

Moon-Breathing! Eighth Form: Moon Dragon’s Tail! Is Eighth Form: Moon-Dragon Ringtail

Moon-Breathing, Forbidden Techinic! Executing Moonlight Paradise! Is my own invention. ^^

I know it’s a short chapter but I didn’t want to drag it on.

In the next chapter, we will stay at the Butterfly Mansion, and rehabilitation training and bonds will get deeper.

Can’t wait for it.

Until next time!

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Nothing is True

… Everything is permitted.

What is real?

What is not?

Is she just turning crazy or are other powers at work?

One thing is clear Kohana will get to the bottom of this and maybe change the whole Ninja-World at the same time.

S.I. Third Shinobi World War 

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Since Obito’s Grandma doesn’t have an official name I gave her own. ^^

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Chapter 8: New Discoveries

The next day, before it was time to meet with her team, Kohana walked into the Uchiha District.

Where else could she find information about Uchiha Madara and hopefully his lover, her ancestor, Haruno Sakuya?

Soon she reached Obito's house and knocked on the door.

Her teammate opened it after a few seconds.

“Yes, hello?”, he yawned cutely, still sleepy and in his sleepwear.

Konoha wished to have a camera to immortalize this moment.

Obito was adorable!

But she was here on business.

“Morning Obito-Kun, shouldn’t you get ready to meet up with our team?”, she couldn’t help but tease.

It was like lighting struck him, waking the Uchiha full up.

“Huah! Konoha-Chan?! Aww, don’t tell me you really will pick me up till I get my tardiness under control.”, he whined.

Gosh, he was so cute.

The urge to kiss his cheeks was strong in Konoha.

Why was her crush such a cutie?

So unfair!

“I’m also here for that.”, she told him and hid a giggle as he groaned. “But I need your help with something.”

“Huh? What is it, Konoha-Chan.”

She took a deep breath.

What she was going to ask could get Obito in trouble and that’s the last that she wanted.

Needless she said: “Uchiha Madara. I learned recently that my ancestor Haruno Sakuya was his lover did you know this?”

Obito's eyes widened at the mention of Uchiha Madara and Haruno Sakuya.

So he knows something!

That was surprising.

He quickly composed himself and replied, "Yes, I've heard about it. But it's not something we talk about openly in the district. It’s all hush-hush...Uchiha’s don’t normally date or marry outside the clan. But..."

The boy waved her over. Konoha stepped closer so that he could whisper in her ear.

She ignored the warm shower over her body as his hot breath stroked her skin.

“But...My Grandma told me that Sakuya was a special case. She was a welcomed guest in our clan since she was a Miko devoted to Amaterasu, our patron goddess. So as she and Uchiha Madara courted, the clan was okay with it. Even the Elders and they were always a pain in the ass.”

Huh, that was interesting.

“Sorry, but wasn’t Madara the Clan Head? Couldn’t he marry whoever he wanted?”, wondered Konoha.

The Uchiha shook his head.

“If you want to bring an outsider into the clan you need the permission of the Elders. Whatever just a normal shinobi or the clanhead.”

Double huh.

“Konoha-Chan do you wanna come in? Grandma knows more about this stuff than I do. She met Sakuya when she was a little girl.”

Well, if Obito's grandma personally knew her ancestor, who was she to say no?

Konoha thanked Obito for inviting her in and followed him into the kitchen.

His grandma, Uchiha Keika, was sitting on the kitchen table drinking a cup of tea.

“Obito-Chan who was it on the door?”, asked the elderly lady.

“Gran you remember my friend Konoha?”, said Obito putting a hand on Konoha’s shoulder. “She wants to ask you something.”

The Haruno bowed down.

“I hope I don’t disturb.”

That’s when Keika looked at her and blinked owlish.

“Incredible...you look exactly like her! Aren’t you a Haruno, child?”

“Yes I’m Uchiha-San.”

“Aww, any friend of my Obito can call me grandma, sweetheart.”

Now Konoha awed in her head.

Obito's grandma was as sweet as she remembers

“Alright, grandma, I look like who?”

“I met her when I was a child and she a grown woman, but you have the same face, eyes and hair colour as Sakuya-Sama.”

Konoha couldn't believe it.

She looked like her ancestor, Haruno Sakuya.

That was unbelievable!

And also strange.

Not only was she reliving the life of her ancestor, but she looked also like her.

Something was definitely not normal about that.

"Grandma, I'm so grateful for your time. I've been trying to learn more about my ancestor and her connection to Uchiha Madara for months," Konoha said eagerly.

"Of course, dear. It's always nice to see young people taking an interest in their family history.", Keika smiled kindly to her and then turned to Obito. “Take an example from your friend Obito-Chan.”

“Gran!”, whined the boy.

“Obito-Chan go make some tea for Konoha-Chan, while we talk. Sit down, dear.”

Both kids did as Keika asked them.

So while Obito heated up the tea again, Konoha sat in front of the older Uchiha.

"Can you tell me more about Sakuya's relationship with Uchiha Madara? How did they meet?" Konoha asked, leaning forward.

The old woman took a sip of her tea before answering. "Sakuya-Sama was a Miko devoted to Amaterasu, which is our patron goddess. She often visited our clan to perform purification rituals and offer blessings. That's how she first met Madara."

The old woman giggled.

“Sakuya-Sama was a real beauty. A lot of men and women in our clan crushed on her. When I saw her the first time, I thought she was some nature deity herself. I bet you will grow up to be just as beautiful.”

This made Konoha bashful, looking into the tea cup Obito placed in from of her as the boy joined them on the kitchen table.

“Really Gran?”, wondered Obito. “Some of our clansmen were crushing on Sakuya?”

Keika nodded. "Yes, but ironically it wasn’t Madara who first caught her eye. It was Izuna, Madara younger brother. They were inseparable from the moment they met. They became quite good friends, their relationship resembled the one siblings had. Madara was quite jealous that a woman spending so much time with his beloved brother and also he felt like Izuna was favouring a stranger over him. Actually Sakuya and Madara butted heads on more than one occasion, they were like cat and dog."

Keika took another sip of her tea before continuing. "But eventually Madara saw the error in his ways, after a lot of shouting matches between him and Sakuya and between Izuna and himself. It’s said that Izuna told his brother he would always be his most precious person, but he was allowed to have others too. Madara accepted their friendship, but then Izuna died at the hands of Senju Tobirama. You both truly know the story."

Both kids nodded.

“I know that Sakuya was also friends with Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama, I can’t image how it felt to hear your friend killed your other friend.”, mumbled Konoha.

"It was a devastating time for her and Madara. But this was the Warring States Era for you. Friends could become foes in one second, foes could become your friends.”, shared Keika with them. “In their grief for Izuna, they became friends and eventually in time Madara and Sakuya fell in love with each other.”

"Their love was a forbidden one, as Uchihas were not allowed to marry outside the clan. But Madara was the Clan Head and had some leverage, so he went against the Elders' wishes and married Sakuya in secret. They kept their marriage hidden from everyone, even their closest friends and family members."

Konoha's eyes widened in surprise. "They got married? I had no idea."

"Yes, my dear," Keika said with a smile. "Their love was strong enough to overcome any obstacle. But unfortunately, it was short-lived. Madara became consumed by hate and his desire for power. He never could forgive Senju Tobirama for killing his brother, even if it was war back then and it was killed or to be killed, then he didn’t become Hokage and our clan was tired of the fighting. Sakuya had found in her heart the power to forgive Senju Tobirama and worked with Senju Hashirama, Tobirama and Uzumaki Mito to create a peaceful village and better life for all of us. Sakuya couldn't bear to see Madara become someone she didn't recognize anymore. She tried to save him from himself, but you know it was fruitless.”

Keika sighed sadly, "It was a tragic end to their love story. Madara and Sakuya parted ways, with Madara going down a dark path that ultimately led to his downfall. Sakuya continued to work towards peace and prosperity for the village until her death. She married a civilian man, and had a son and a daughter with him. Her son, Haruno Oga is your great-grandfather, right?"

Konoha simply nodded.

Keika took a deep breath and continued, "But you know, Konoha, I always felt that Madara regretted his actions towards the end. He realized too late what he had lost in Sakuya and how much she meant to him. It's a tragedy that their love couldn't survive the turmoil of those times."

The Haruno listened intently to Keika's words, feeling a sense of sadness wash over her. She couldn't help but wonder what it would have been like if Madara had chosen differently.

Would her ancestor still be alive today?

Would their love have survived?

Obito cleared his throat, breaking the sombre mood in the room. "So, Konoha-chan, did you find out everything you wanted to know?"

Konoha nodded slowly, still lost in thought. "Yes, thank you both for sharing your knowledge with me. It means a lot."

"Anytime dear, it was lovely having you over. And Obito-chan," she turned to her grandson with a stern expression, "make sure you're not late for your team meeting again."

Obito groaned playfully as Konoha stood up from the table.

"I'll wait for you outside then, Obito," she said with a small smile.

Quickly Obito finished his tea, got dressed and joined Konoha outside.

As they walked towards their meeting spot, Konoha couldn't help but think about the tragic love story of her ancestor.

It was both beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time.

She wondered if such a forbidden love could exist in today's world, where people were more accepting of different cultures and backgrounds.

It made her think about her own feelings for Obito.

She had always found him cute and charming, but now she realized that there was something deeper there.

Maybe it was the way he talked about his grandmother and his clan with such passion, or the way he had helped her uncover the secrets of her family history.

Whatever it was, Konoha knew that she wanted to explore these feelings further.

However, at the same time, she couldn't shake off the feeling that their love would also be forbidden.

After all, they were from different clans and had different backgrounds.

Would their relationship be accepted by their families and friends?

Would they be able to overcome any obstacles that came their way?

When they approached their team, Obito turned to her with a serious expression. "Konoha-chan, I hope you won't tell anyone about what my grandma told us. It's a sensitive topic in our clan."

Konoha nodded understandingly. "Of course, Obito-kun. Your secret is safe with me."

Then Konoha was reminded again why thinking about being with Obito was useless since not even a second his eyes landed on Rin, he left her side to talk to his crush.

Something like a dying whale sound left her lips.

“I don’t get what you see in this idiot.”

Shocked Konoha turned to a deadpanning Kakashi beside her. She didn’t even hear how he had approached her.

“I-I don’t know what you mean...”

The Hatake just deadpanned harder.

“Of course.”

Konoha felt her cheeks heat up as she tried to compose herself.

She couldn't believe she had just made such a sound in front of Kakashi. But the truth was, she couldn't help it.

Watching Obito fawn over Rin was like a punch to the gut every time.

She sighed and looked away, trying to hide her embarrassment from Kakashi. However, he seemed unfazed by her outburst, almost amused even.

"You know," he said after a moment of silence, "sometimes what we see in others is not always rational or logical."

The Haruno looked back at him, confused. "What do you mean?"

Kakashi shrugged nonchalantly. "Maybe Obito sees something in Rin that we don't. And maybe you see something in Obito that he doesn't see in himself."

She felt her heart skip a beat at his words.

Was Kakashi suggesting...no, it couldn't be possible. She shook her head and tried to push the thought out of her mind.

Yet as they continued to watch Obito and Rin together, Konoha couldn't help but wonder if there was more to their relationship than meets the eye. And maybe, just maybe, there was still hope for her own feelings towards Obito after all.

“Good morning, kids.”, called them Minato-Sensei.

Surprised Konoha blinked at the beautiful red-haired woman on his side.

She seemed familiar...

Suddenly she got one of her visions!

Minato-Sensei and the woman, Kushina were her name, throwing themselves at the claws of the Kyuubi to protect a little blond baby on an altar. In their last moments, Kushina talks to the baby, Naruto, their son, giving him advice to become a good man...

With a little hiss, Konoha messaged her hurting temple.

God this was a heartbreaking vision!

What would happen if she didn’t manage to change the future?

In no way in hell would she let Minato-Sensei and Kushina get killed, leaving little precious Naruto alone in the world?

As the team gathered curious around Minato-Sensei and his guest, Konoha tried to keep her composure and focus at hand.

Sadly her mind kept drifting back to the vision she had just experienced. She couldn't let it become a reality!

“Kids, I want you to meet someone, this is Uzumaki Kushina.”, presented Minato-Sensei the grinning red-haired woman. “She is one of Konoha's best Fuin Jutsu and Kenjutsu Masters, also she is my girlfriend.”

“Nice meeting Minato-Kun cute little Genin.”, cooed Kushina at them. “He told me a lot about you, let’s see..”

The red-haired started to point at them.

“Cute brunette with lilac stripes and already a prodigy in medical Jutsu you must be Rin.”

This made Rin giggle cutely.

“Charming black-haired boy with goggles who is really good with his fire jutsu, you are Obito from the Uchiha Clan.”

The boy rubbed his nose shyly.

“Adorable green-haired girl with cool glasses, a prodigy in assassination techniques and has this cool weapon named Hidden Blade, you must be Konoha.”

Konoha couldn’t help but blush at the praise.

“And the last of you....”, dramatically Kushina stopped before she grinned even brighter. “Kashi-Kun we already know each other.”

Kakashi ignored that Obito seemed to die of laughter, hearing Kushina's nickname for him and just deadpanned at her.

“Hello Kushina-San.”

Minato-Sensei had also an amused smile on his face. “Kushina here wanted to see for herself how good you guys already are. So today you will spar against her.”

Why did Konoha have a bad feeling about this? Kushina smiled at them promising a world of hurt and pain.

“So we four against Kushina-San?”, asked Rin to clarify.

“That’s right, Rin-Chan.”

Kushina got her Katana out, heaving now an evil look on her face.

“You four need to work to together to get me, Dattebane!”

Then she started her attack!

The four Genin were no match for Kushina's skills.

She moved with such speed and grace that they could barely keep up. Also, she threw at them Fuin Jutsu traps like no tomorrow!

Kakashi tried his best to coordinate their attacks since he had already fought Kushina in several meetings, sadly it seemed like they were just getting in each other's way.

Kushina was enjoying herself immensely, laughing as she dodged their attacks effortlessly.

It was clear that she wasn't taking the fight seriously at all.

This was so frustrating.

Suddenly, Konoha had an idea. She signalled to the others to back off and let her take the lead.

They looked at her sceptically, yet she gave them a determined nod.

The Haruno actives her Eagle Vision.

The world turned into the familiar black space, highlighting the persons in a blue Aura.

Since Kushina was their opponent she was tinted in red.

And in gold were the weak points of the Fuin Jutsus Traps!

Perfect.

A little smirk formed on Konoha's face.

She totally ignored Kushina's sword slash and concreted to hit with her Hidden Blade the weak points.

The Fuin Jutsu Trap destroyed themselves with satisfied pops.

“What, Dattebane?!”, shouted Kushina shocked.

Not only she was shocked.

Anyone was.

How did Konoha do this?!

Grappling the change that Kushina was distracted, Konoha made fast handsings.

She thanked her brother Kizashi mentally that he had shown her this Jutsu.

“Earth Style! Headhunter Jutsu!”

Thanks to the Jutsu Kushina was buried to the head into the ground.

The other Genin rushed forward to help Konoha finish the job, however, Kushina just laughed and broke free from the trap with ease.

"Not bad," she said approvingly. "You kids have some potential."

Minato-Sensei clapped his hands together in admiration. "Well done! I'm impressed by your teamwork."

The four Genin beamed at them.

“I’m impressed by you Konoha-Chan. How do you find the weak spots of the Fuin Jutsu Trap and disable them like that...Are you interested in Fuin Jutsu?”, wonder Kushina.

Before Konoha could say something Obito shouted: “What the heck?! Konoha since when do you have golden eyes?!”

Oh shit, she had forgotten to deactivate Eagle Vision.

Now all looked at her interested.

“Konoha.”, said Minato-Sensei calmy. “Do you need to tell me something important...like how a new Kekkai Genkai, especially a Dojutsu, awakened in you?”

Oh shit, what should she do now?!

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