Thursday, August 2, 2007

   I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
Hey there, ho there, how do you do? This Hahligirl sayin' hi to you! XD

Why do I get stupid cheerleading phrases by movies? I'm not even a cheerleader (nor do I have the desire to be one...). Anyways, we went on Tues. and we came home yesterday evening; about two or three days earlier than we expected.

Why?

Because the men in our family finally saw the light. j/k XD

Actually, the real reason is because the way we slept at the hotel. We slept for about four or five hours, when we thought we slept the whole night long, when we realized that is was barely past midnight! We couldn't go back to sleep, so we started chatting with each other (and I actually discovered my family's blood types just by asking my parents. And it turns out that the theory of blood types affecting personality and tempermant is true; thank you Japanese scientists! XD) Anyways, soon after at 2:00 AM, I still wasn't sleepy, so I decided to play Knights of Honor (a strategy game my dad and I love to play) on my laptop while listening to my music I had on there. I was able to do two things at once, actually. :)
The country I played as Moldova, and for you who aren't skilled in geography, Moldova is partly a region of Romania, and partly its own country (it used to all belong to Romania until after the consequences of WWII, by the Russians). Anyways, the bad thing about playing as Moldova is that it only has one province (when there's like about a thousand provinces in the game, and the larger the country, the more provinces it had, so Moldova was PRETTY tiny.) And there's little income when you begin, you have no heirs, and a bunch of other countries nearby are at war with you. The very first I did was made peace with just about all the countries I was at war with, except one country, Wallachia, which was right next to Moldova. Still, they didn't attack me at all, so I was free to stock up, increase my income (although it felt like FOREVER) and strengthen my province. Anyways, to make a long story shorter, I made a few armies out of the money I saved, blah blah, hired a bunch of merchants, increased my Kingdom Power till everyone was happy, conqured about 5 provinces or so, and in about two or three hours, Moldova, one of the tiniest countries that you can start off with, was at the #1 spot of kingdoms, which is the list of Most Powerful Kingdoms, and even number one on the trade income list, wealthiest ruler, and most respected ruler. My mom saw I was still playing though, and I stopped at about 5:00 AM. Wow...see how much I can do in three hours at night? :D

The next morning, I boasted to my dad about my progress and achievements. Yup, I must be either a good strategist, or a military genious. XD
Maybe both. But I've been playing these types of games ever since I was 4, and even then I was pretty good...so...yeah. My dad hopes that one day, we can play against each other. (THEN we'll see who's the military genious of the family! XD j/k)

Okay...after I slept about three more hours, we woke up, got dressed, and went to IHOP for breakfast. I don't think I've ever eaten that much for breakfast, because for the rest of the day, I wasn't hungry ONE BIT. :P
Thank you satisfactory meals! :D

And we went to Schlitterbahn...twice; the day when we first got there, and the final day we left. We went on a fast river ride; the second time we took it, I kept on falling off of my tube, and I got really distressed, because my dad and brother were already way up ahead from me. Of course, we all laughed it off once the ride was over. ^_^;

And the snacks were good, too. The first day, I had two roasted corns (VERY delicious; but then, I love corn! It's my favorite vegetable...) and frozen ice cream, a kind which I had never seen before. It was chocolate flavored, and it was all mini-balls...it slowly melted into regulary ice cream, and it's quite delicious. After that, we got changed, and Kogatana and I got to go to Hastings. Man, I had never seen so many books in a Hastings store all my life! And there was a Naruto poster, too! A NARUTO POSTER! :D Kogatana showed me the mangas, but I wasn't able to read them because I was looking at the Naruto Collector's 3 guidebook, where it talked about the movie being premired in the US, several interviews with Masashi Kishimoto, and several other treasures as well, that just excited me! Eagerly, I read all I could about the Naruto movie (it really doesn't matter to me that they changed Princess Fuun to Princess Gale; I personally like 'Gale' better. And how do yo pronounce 'Fuun' anyway? O_o). Anyways, the interviews with Kishi-sensei were quite a treat, too! One question was with the love connections we see a lot in the series. MK said that it gives the characters a lot more sympathy, and when Shonen Jump commented that they hope Hinata will get her chance, Masashi Kishimoto said, "Me too!"

There's hope for us NaruHina fans! :D

And also, there was a question that said, "If Naruto became a live-action movie in the US, who do you think should play as Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke?" Masashi said that Naruto has blond hair and blue eyes, so any American child would be suitable for playing Naruto (there's hope for you boys! Personally, and this is just me, but I'm thinking Naruto as more and more American. Why? Well, he's LOUD for crying out loud! Japanese people, for the most part, are pretty polite and honorable, and he's loud and energetic. Then again, most boys are like that. XD Still, that's just my opinion. You never do see blond boys with blue eyes in Japan, do you?). He also said that Sasuke could be potrayed by someone Japanese-American, and that makes sense to me. He also said that Sakura should be someone European/-like. If they DO do anything like that in the future, I'd love to try out for a role. :D

And then we left and drove home, so we had a nice road trip and we're glad we're home. :D


Lucy was so excited to see us... :P

And I'm beginning to read The Giver by Lois Lowry. This story is kinda complex, but it DOES interest me, so I'm trying to understand what's happening in the plot.

And now, for another piano vid. :D

Naruto Openings: R*O*C*K*S and Haruka Kanata (improvisation)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wc8TUS9BZe8



Man, this guy's really talented. I love listening to his work. I play the piano, but only at a beginner's level; I doubt I can get this good. *Sigh* Oh well. If I find the music sheet, I could try practicing. :P

Well, that's all for today. Bye!


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Monday, July 30, 2007

   Cleaning is so fun, cleaning is so fun! XD
Well, nothing much has or WILL happen today besides just cleaning the house...my folks are quite hygenic. :P

Anyways, besides that, this post'll be a little short...I'm not going to update for a few days, so don't worry if you don't see me; I'll be back soon. ^_^

Just a busy, hard-working week ahead of me...wish me luck! ^_^

When I get back, I'll try to make that Wolfwood picie into a banner for our anime crusade, like I promised. ^_^

And now, for a couple of pics and/or vids. ^_^


100th video celebration! Naruto:Shippuuden Outro-Nagareboshi

This is really beautiful; I suggest you take a look. ^_^
Later, I'll post some more of his vids...he's really talented, so it'll be worth it. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxh_JexhvzA






ANBU Kakashi and his faithful dogs...what a great team they are! :D

That's all for today. See ya! ^_^


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Saturday, July 28, 2007

   We know who you are, Tobi! XDDDD
At last! We finally know who Tobi is! XD

And, as I thought, he isn't Obito! But he IS an Uchiha! So, that's close enough! He is--!!!

You know what? I'm not going to spoil it for you guys who haven't read the manga yet. :P

Anyways, besides that, I'm just waiting patiently for the 101 episode of Naruto to air on Toonami...I can't wait! I'm taping it for sure!

I've noticed how un-American we've become, just by watching the original Naruto episodes. I admit, I like them a lot too, but the English dub shares value to me, too. After all, if it weren't for the dub...I probably wouldn't be typing here right now. ^_^;

So, the English dub and the original Japanese share an equal sapce in my heart--EQUAL!!!

Anyways, two vids I'm gonna put up today.

One is Naruto Party VII (though the YouTube title says it's Naruto Party I...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToOf_ozHl2c



LOL!

Kisame~ I know that one day, Veronica and I are going to get married on top of a mountain!

LOL! Naruto and Sasuke... XDDD

I like Donkey Kong...but I think Zelda and the Kingdom Hearts series (and Naruto, of course) are the best video games ever. :P

Poor Chouji and Shikamaru... :P

But my fvaorite part was the last clip...

Kakuzu~ I will eat your heart! *thunder and lightning sounds and Dracula organ plays*

Kakashi~ Yeah...a little creepy.

Sai~ *runs away screaming like a girl*

I love that part. XD

And also--

The full Naruto Konoha Sports Festival (just about everyone's seen this, right? Well, I love the credits best; they all look so cute when they're smiling chibi! :3)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee1OXDHrxcA






Awww...this just goes to show that Kakashi cares about his dogs. :333

Please remember, if you have any ideas, comments, or anything else about our Association of Anime Christian crusade, please contact me through PM or comment. Anything is apprecitated, because we want to share of love of Christ with other anime fans, through anime. So, thank you, and please have a safe week! :D
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

*yawn* v.v
Hello again.

This might be a bit of a short post, but there's nothing going on right now, besides just waiting and playing...today, I got to watch the Hunchback of Notre Dame on YouTube, since I don't have it myself, and I've gotta say it's a good movie. :D

Besides that...well, I'm watching the third Naruto movie again. ^_^;

And maybe play Ultimate Ninja 2 and watch Disney Channel. :P

In case you haven't already seen them, there are two spoiler images on saiyanisland, and they seem to be of Tobi. After looking over them, I'm suddenly getting the notion that Tobi and Madara Uchiha are connected somehow...and was that a Sharingan in that hole eye of his (I seriously doubt Tobi is Obito until it is proven, sorry people. ^_^;)

I guess I'll have to wait two more days until the next chapter is out, but, hey, at least we know what the Leader of Akatsuki's name is! :D

Pein. And he has a superior above him, too...

Hmmm...things are getting even MORE mysterious than solved!

And now, for some great Naruto bookmarks! :D



Don't they look adorable when they're chibi? Especially young Kakashi...so cuuuuuuute! *glomps* :D

And now, an older version of Team 7...



They look hot, don't they...?
(Please allow some Hahli space here...XD)
Especially Kakashi... :3

Yes, I know I'm weird. XD

And last but not least, a couple of Naruto: Rise of a Ninja trailers.
Even Kogatana seems to want this game, too, sinc eit's created by Ubisoft, his favorite gaming company, and I think it looks great! You can explore, and it starts from the very beginning of the series...cool. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfmfqZiVeSM



And this one has Haruka Kanata played in it, and it fits very well. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5_Qizig6FQ



In all, it really looks like a cool game...there are three more Naruto items I want to get, and this is included. The other two are Uzumaki Chronicles 2 and the first movie (half is for the movie itself, and other half for interviews with the cast and guys...I heard they also got a couple of the Japanese cast to interview, so that's something right there! :D

Besides that, I'm wondering what that Shipuuden special is going to be about (I'm hoping Kakashi Gaiden, but I'm not going to let myself get excited, otherwise I'll have my heart broken. ._.)

If not...bloodlust against the animators! Bloodlust, I say! ><

And I'm waiting to tape episode 101 on Toonami, eventually...I can't wait! :D

Well, see you guys later!

And remember, if you have any ideas, comments, and so on for our anime crusade, please continue to PM or comment, and tell your friends! We need to grow for God's will! :D

Bye!



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Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Naruto Nippon special
Allo people! ^_^

Well, the results of the poll are in and it's official: The name of our anime-crusade will be named the Association of Anime Christian crusaders, or AACC, for short. ^_^
Thanks to Uchiha Seraphim for the name suggestion, and thanks to everyone who voted! :D

I also finished that fanfic for Sasami (mrs uchiha) and even though it was rather short, she was pleased with it, so I'm very happy. ^_^

And now, the script for the Naruto Nippon special! Please read and enjoy, even if it is a bit long. ^_^;

O-! Naruto Nippon! - Episode 64
December 31st, 2004
By very popular demand. o_Ox

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Starring:
Uzumaki Naruto - Takeuchi Junko
Uchiha Sasuke - Sugiyama Noriaki
Hatake Kakashi - Inoue Kazuhiko
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NARUTO
Hey y'all!
Good to see you here!
I'm gonna show you what I'm /really/ made of today, so make sure you have fun all the way till the end!
Let's go!
We're on air from the stage of the 2005 Jump Festa, from the other side of the Herz!
We're going to have a live and crunching good time today!
Kyu kyu!
Aniplex Hour!
Oo! Naruto Nippon in Jump Festa 2005!
Good morning, everybody!
Sorry to keep you waiting!
It's finally, finally /my/ time on stage!
I'm gonna show you how much of a hero I really am!
And so, good morning, everybody!
Once again, I'm Takeuchi Junko, the voice of Naruto!
Today, the show will be called Oo! Naruto Nippon in Jump Festa 2005, and we'll be broadcasting direct from the stage of the Jump Public Square!
Pleased to meet all of you!
And now!
What're we going to do today?
We'll ask the cast questions... we'll have quizzes and games and many other things!
Anyway! We've got a lot of things planned, so let's have a burning good time!
All right!
Then without further delay, we shall call upon the Special Personalities, in short - SupePa, for today, out!

SASUKE
I am an avenger.
Even if I had to sell my soul to the devil,
I would, as long as I can gain more power!
I'll show you...
...what the power behind the Uchiha is!

NARUTO
The rightful possessor of the most superior bloodline in Konoha Gakure - the Uchiha clan,
the talent everybody in the village recognises,
who is also Naruto's rival!
The voice of Uchiha Sasuke - Sugiyama Noriaki-kun datte ba yo!
And so.

SASUKE
Yes.

NARUTO
Non-tan!

SASUKE
Non...
Good morning.

NARUTO
Pleased to be working with you today!

SASUKE
The pleasure's all mine.
Oh, by the way, happy new year.

NARUTO
Everybody, this person will be 'Non-tan' for today.

SASUKE
Err, that's...

NARUTO
He'll be 'Non-tan' on the radio show.
Let's hear it for Non-tan everybody!
Ready... go!

AUDIENCE
NON-TAAAN!!!

SASUKE
Thank you very much.

NARUTO
Thank you!
Anyway, let's have a great day today.

SASUKE
That was pretty embarrassing.

NARUTO
It was, wasn't it?
Still, pleased to be working with you, Non-tan!

SASUKE
Pleasure's indeed all mine!

NARUTO
And yes! The next SupePa is this person!

KAKASHI
Good to see you all here.
You've all come here by your own will. I'm proud of you, my team!
Now, break a leg and let's make out...
Aah... I mean...
Break a leg and let's have much great fun!

NARUTO
His name is well known even in foreign lands - he has copied over 1000 Jutsu!
He also also known as Sharingan no Kakashi!
He is a Jounin of Konoha Gakure and the sensei of Naruto's team!
He is the voice of Hatake Kakashi - Inoue Kazuhiko-san datte ba yo!
What? He's not here?

SASUKE
Oh? That's strange.

NARUTO
Not /again/, Kazuhiko-san?
Hey everybody, Kazuhiko-san has a favour to ask of you.

SASUKE
Yes.

NARUTO
There are so many of you here today, so he's not going to come out until you all shout for 'Kakashi-sensei'!
So, let's call for him at my cue, okay?
Shout for 'Kakashi-sensei!' with the loudest voice you've got!

SASUKE
Please shout for him!

NARUTO
You only have one chance!
Ready... go!

EVERYBODY
KAKASHI-SENSEI!!!

KAKASHI
Yo, people!
Good morning!

NARUTO
You're late!

KAKASHI
Welcome, welcome!

NARUTO
Yaay! All because everybody called you Kakashi-sensei, huh?

KAKASHI
Yep. I'm Inoue Kazuhiko, the voice of Hatake Kakashi.
Good morning!

NARUTO
Why were you late?

KAKASHI
Good morning, morning!

SASUKE
Just like an old man.

KAKASHI
Well, you see...
There are just too many cute girls hanging around this Jump Festa, I was so taken by them I just lost track of time.

NARUTO
What the hell?!
Can't you see that I tried so hard and spent my last cent on trying to doll up today too?!

KAKASHI
Oh yeah, you're so cute, Takeuchi.

NARUTO
Where're you looking at? Where're you looking at?
Where're you looking at?

KAKASHI
She's cute, isn't she?

SASUKE
Ah, yeah, so cute.

NARUTO
I'm here. Here.

KAKASHI
Really cute!

NARUTO
Really?
To tell you the truth, this is the first time Oo! Naruto Nippon! is having a public recording.
It's our first time, isn't it?
That's why, for today...

KAKASHI
Thank you for asking me to take part in this maiden recording session.
Thank you for always taking care of me, senpai!

NARUTO
Really. Right. Sorry, sorry.
Anyway, shall we take our seats?

KAKASHI
Pleased to be with working with you today!

NARUTO AND SASUKE
Pleased to be working with you!

KAKASHI
I see that there are a lot of things left here.

SASUKE
Yes, there are.

NARUTO
Aah! I'm in!
Let's do a lot of things today!
So, shall the both of you give an introduction of yourselves again?

SASUKE
Okay.
The painful sadness of not listening to this program isn't comparable to the kind of sadness you feel from being scolded by your parents.
And so, good day, everybody!
I'm Sugiyama Noriaki, the voice of Uchiha Sasuke.

NARUTO
Thanks for the intro!

KAKASHI
Didn't that just made you feel like blushing?

SASUKE
Yes, I did feel a little like that.

KAKASHI
You'd really feel like blushing, saying your lines in front of so many people, huh?

SASUKE
Yes... It's like everybody's looking...

NARUTO
Yeah. Right.
So you. Blush. Now.
Yes. Yes!

SASUKE
What?!

NARUTO
You're not coming out of that until you blush!

KAKASHI
I'll let you learn this Jutsu by showing it to you...
Are you ready?
Konoguha Gakure Hiden... I tripped on my words.

SASUKE
Still very cool!

KAKASHI
It's too early for this. Let me off, please!

NARUTO
Okay.

KAKASHI
Are you ready?
Konoha Gakure Hiden, Taijutsu Ougi... (Hidden Leaf Secret Scroll - Ultimate Taijutsu Attack)
Sennen goroshi (Thousand Years of Pain!!)!!
And so, good day all! I'm Inoue Kazuhiko, the voice of Hatake Kakashi.
Pleased to be with you today!

NARUTO
Pleased to be with you!

SASUKE
Very pleased!

NARUTO
And anyway, just for the record - it's our first time doing a public recording!
I'm a little nervous, so forgive me if I make any mistakes choumage!
(she's making a pun on 'choudai', which means 'please', changing it into 'choumage', which means 'long pigtail')
I hear cold laughter.

SASUKE
He's laughing all right.

NARUTO
Okay, okay. I'm sorry!

KAKASHI
Are you really nervous?!
You liar!

NARUTO
I'm not lying!
I'm really nervous!

KAKASHI
Lies! All of them!

NARUTO
So anyway, we're going to do a lot of things today, so let's go to the next section right now!
And with that, let's go WILD all the way to the end today as well!
Give your night to me tte ba yo!

SASUKE
Hm! Try your best not to be in my way, dobe!

KAKASHI
He's right, dobe!
Let's finish this quickly. I want to continue reading my IchaPara...

Aniplex Hour!
Uzumaki Naruto's Oo! Naruto Nippon!


Aniplex Hour
This program was brought to you by Aniplex, Sony Music, Bandai and Showa-Note.

COMMERCIAL
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The first edition first print version is... woah!
Two DVDs for the value of one!
We've got a special notebook included as well - it's grand!
NARUTO Third Stage Scroll 1 will be on sale from Aniplex from January 1st onwards!
I have to... get stronger tte ba yo!

Hello! I'm Azuma Kazuma!
There are French, German and English bread, but there's no Japanese bread... JaPAN!
In that case, I'll make one!
My action that was serialised on Weekly Shounen Sunday has now become an anime!
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Make sure you watch it!

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Aniplex Hour!
Uzumaki Naruto's Oo! Naruto Nippon!


NARUTO
Oo! Naruto Nippon in Jump Festa 2005!
We've gone out of the studio of the Hidden Leaf for today, to come to the Jump Public Square for this broadcast.

SASUKE AND KAKASHI
Yup!

NARUTO
For this broadcast!

KAKASHI
So many people!

NARUTO
So many people indeed!

KAKASHI
Thank you for coming!

NARUTO
Anyway, we'll really be doing a lot of things.
Please have fun along with us!

SASUKE
Please have fun!

NARUTO
And as you know, in this program, if your mail gets read out your rank will increase accordingly.
In other words, it's a selection test based on your strength!
Everybody, please send a lot of postcards and email to us!
When you become a Jounin...
Ah! You're an Academy Student first.
Then slowly you become Genin, Chuunin, and then Jounin!
When you become a Jounin, you'll be invited to the studio!
It's really cool!
By the way, your mail has to be read out 30 times for you to become Jounin.

SASUKE
30 times...

NARUTO
Please try very hard.

SASUKE
Try your best!

NARUTO
Anyway, for today... let's introduce the first postcard.
Academy Student from Kyoto - Wantanmaru-san.
Thank you for your mail.

SASUKE AND KAKASHI
Thank you for your mail!

NARUTO
" It seems like the buzzword for this year has been 'chou kimochi ii (feeling super good)'.
I wonder what will it sound like when all the different characters say this buzzword?
Please absolutely try it!"
Ah well. We'll have to do it.
Okay! Naruto will start first.

SASUKE
Okay.

NARUTO
I'm doing it as Naruto! Phew!
Here I go.
CHOU!! KIMOCHI II!!!

KAKASHI
That was so Narutoish!

NARUTO
Did I sound like him?

KAKASHI
You did!
You sounded exactly like him!

SASUKE
...'Sounded like him'?

NARUTO
Up next then! Sugiyama-kun, have a go?

SASUKE
Okay!
Oh. I can just say it like this?

NARUTO
Yeah.

KAKASHI
Please.

SASUKE
Chou kimochi ii.

NARUTO
That sounds so gross!
And it's still morning!

KAKASHI
Just like a bad comedy show.

SASUKE
Well it's only gross if you think of it that way!

NARUTO
Well, that's true...

SASUKE
Like maybe he's having a foot massage.
Or a shoulder massage.

NARUTO
These excuses make it sound even more gross.
Don't worry, it's just a radio recording, not an official line.
Then finally, let's have Kazuhiko-san?

KAKASHI
As Kakashi?

NARUTO
Yeah!

KAKASHI
Chou... kimochi ii...

NARUTO
WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?!

SASUKE
Didn't he sound even more gross?

NARUTO
Was that Kakashi-sensei just now?

KAKASHI
That was me... I mean, that was Kakashi, yeah!

SASUKE
You said 'me'!

NARUTO
See? SEE??

KAKASHI
Kakashi?

NARUTO
Kakashi, one more time please?

KAKASHI
Chou kimochi ii ze.

NARUTO
Oh yeah! That sounded so much like Kakashi-sensei!

SASUKE
'Sounded like'?

KAKASHI
I did!!
Great!
I haven't been voicing him much lately.

SASUKE
Don't say that.

NARUTO
And anyway, if the buzzword for the year has been 'chou kimochi ii', if there are any buzzwords next year, I'd like to know about them!

KAKASHI
Know about them tte ba yo!

NARUTO
Know about them tte ba yo!
Send them to me, people!
And so, I have a favour to ask the both of you.

SASUKE AND KAKASHI
Okay.

NARUTO
I have a question I really must ask the both of you.
If Kazuhiko-san and Sugiyama-kun were Jounins, what kind of a team would you form?
As in, in a 3-man-cell, who would you like to be in your team?
It doesn't have to be solely Genins.
Just tell us what kind of 3-man-cell you want to have.

SASUKE
So anyone from the list of characters in the show applies?

NARUTO
That's right.
Sugiyama-kun's gone through this question before, haven't you?

KAKASHI
As in, what kind of a team I'd like?

NARUTO
That's right!
So anyway, I'm sure we've all thought about it.
Let's write it out!

KAKASHI
Write it out!

NARUTO
Let's write!
Let's see... I want...
But if I say it out, then it's no fun anymore.
Eto...

KAKASHI
Eto...

NARUTO
This one... and... this one...

KAKASHI
Eto...
Those who are listening to the radio won't understand this at all.
They'd only hear the 'eto's.

SASUKE
They can only get the 'eto's.

KAKASHI
Eto... Sakura and...

NARUTO
Don't say it!
So are we done?

SASUKE
Done!

NARUTO
Okay, Sugiyama-kun, you can start first.

SASUKE
Okay! Here I go!
Tadah! Here's what it feels like.

NARUTO
Read it out?

SASUKE
Ah, okay. Oh, you can't really see it from the back, can you?
Sasuke, Neji and Kabuto.

NARUTO
But why?

SASUKE
This seems like a super easy team to manage.
You see, it's like, it seems like the three of them will handle the missions with such ease.
Although they may not be exactly keen on teamwork.

NARUTO
I see.

KAKASHI
But everybody seems so boring.

NARUTO
What's that supposed to mean?!

SASUKE
Well, that's true in that sense too...

KAKASHI
Their reactions will be so stinted.

NARUTO
Yeah, I don't think we'll hear any laughter in that team.

SASUKE
Everybody'll only say 'aah' and 'hmph'.

NARUTO
But if you really form a team like that, Sugiyama-kun, /you/ will be the one leading them, you know?

SASUKE
I'll have to really soften the way I say my commands.

NARUTO
Yeah. It's probably more like "Please, guys, do me a favour and..." for these three.

KAKASHI
But you'll still have to order them around!

NARUTO
I see. A cool three-man team.
Kazuhiko-san, what about you?

KAKASHI
My team's like this. Tadah.

NARUTO
Who?

KAKASHI
Ebisu. Jiraiya. Kakashi.

SASUKE
Why?

NARUTO
I want to know the reason behind your selection of these three men.

SASUKE
So do I.

KAKASHI
It's the pervert three-man-cell!

SASUKE
An uncle-ish team.

KAKASHI
This is Kakashi's selection, not Inoue Kazuhiko's.

NARUTO
I see... eh??
But Kazuhiko-san, you'll be the Jounin that...

KAKASHI
What do you mean, 'eh'?!
Customer?

SASUKE
Slip of the tongue?
She 'eh'ed at you.

NARUTO
I see, I see.
You really hammered the last nail in the coffin in.

KAKASHI
I think people are seeing me as more and more pervertish now, huh?

NARUTO
Well, that's undeniable.

SASUKE
Yeah!

NARUTO
But Kazuhiko-san isn't pervertish!
He's just really gross.
Now, my turn! Tadah!
Shikamaru, Kabuto... and since I'm putting names of people I really really like...
Kazuhiko-san!

KAKASHI
Oh my!

SASUKE
Huuh??

KAKASHI
I think...

SASUKE
Huh? What's the catch?

KAKASHI
I think I'm a bit happy!

NARUTO
I'm the sort who can never end a section seriously and properly.

KAKASHI
I see. Sheesh.

SASUKE
I see.

NARUTO
I've really just put all the names of my favourite people here...
Ah! I like you too, Non-tan!

SASUKE
Something big has just happened, hasn't it?

KAKASHI
Non-tan, you say.

NARUTO
I'll add you as a postscript.

KAKASHI
He sounds like an afterthought.

SASUKE
Don't add me!

NARUTO
But anyway, just like that, if you've thought of any teams you would like to form, please send your thoughts in to us with postcards and emails!
You can write in the names of the cast, like me, if you want!
Write in who you want, and why you want them in a team!
And so!
That was, the "That's why I like Kazuhiko-san so much" corner!

SASUKE
That was what this corner was all about?!

NARUTO
Eh?

Aniplex Hour!
Uzumaki Naruto's Oo! Naruto Nippon!


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That person is always asking for this song.
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Aniplex Hour!
Uzumaki Naruto's Oo! Naruto Nippon!


NARUTO
It's the Narutimate Kokon Touzai Game!
(a game where you pick a subject and with two or more friends, each say one phrase about the subject together at the same time)

KAKASHI AND NARUTO
Yaay!

NARUTO
Let's see.
In this corner, as stated in the name, we're going to play Kokon Touzai at the same time.
Just how synchronised are we three of the Kakashi Team?
Or just how unsynchronised?
We'll use this to test that out.

KAKASHI
But we're completely in sync!
Usually.

NARUTO
You mean breathing, maybe?
We breath in sync?
But are we really in sync in mind and thought?
So let's voice out our real dispositions today.
That's what this corner is all about.

KAKASHI
So we can say what we /really/ think?

NARUTO
You... may.
But at least don't forget that we're in front of a big crowd.
Please be careful!

KAKASHI
Sugiyama-kun.

SASUKE
Yes!

KAKASHI
You may speak what's really on your mind.

SASUKE
Aah... okay...

NARUTO
Speak up, speak up!

SASUKE
I understand.

NARUTO
Now then.
Let's start with what kind of an impression with have of each other.
I'm so excited.
Okay, here's the first topic for today!
" Takeuchi Junko."
I wonder what you think of me, huh?
What are you so troubled over?

SASUKE AND KAKASHI
No, nothing, nothing.

NARUTO
What's with the both of you?

KAKASHI
No! I'm not troubled at all!

NARUTO
You really just have to speak up the truth in your mind, okay?
Are you all ready?

KAKASHI
I got it.

NARUTO
Let's say it.
Ready, go!

ALL THREE
kawaiiijiwaruwagamamananeko!

NARUTO
...what did you say just now?
I...

KAKASHI
Let's do it one more time.
Ready, go!

ALL THREE
kawaiiijiwaruwagamamananeko!

NARUTO
What did you say just now?
I said 'kawaii (cute)'.
Wah... I can't?

KAKASHI
Of course not! You're really cute.

NARUTO
Ain't I?
Sugiyama-kun?

SASUKE
I said...

NARUTO
What did you say?

SASUKE
I... I said 'ijiwaru (mean)'.

NARUTO
Mean?!

SASUKE
Well, in a good way... well, in a bad way too I suppose...
It's all mixed up together...

NARUTO
So is it good or bad?

SASUKE
Eh? Err... Umm...

KAKASHI
What are you so indecisive about?!

SASUKE
No, no! I mean, it's like...

NARUTO
Is that what you really think?

SASUKE
Huh?

NARUTO
That's what you really think, right?

SASUKE
Nope. Only a bit of that, I suppose.

NARUTO
Only a bit?

SASUKE
Yeah.

NARUTO
Dammit!!
So!

KAKASHI
You got afraid of saying it, didn't you?

NARUTO
What did /you/ say, Kazuhiko-san?

KAKASHI
I said.
'Wagamama na neko (self-centred cat)'.
Self-centred cat.

NARUTO
Self-centred cat?

SASUKE
That 'cat' at the end...

KAKASHI
Cat.

NARUTO
Cat?

KAKASHI
Isn't that good?

NARUTO
That feels somewhat mysterious.
But if you really think about it...

KAKASHI
It's like, when you feel like it,
you'd be all...
'Aah~' and all over the others.

NARUTO
Meow meow!

KAKASHI
And then we just feel like we can't leave you alone?

NARUTO
Thank you!

SASUKE
I didn't.... didn't mean only bad things about it...

NARUTO
Oh no no no no...

KAKASHI
You indecisive little... your reaction is too slow, you know?!

NARUTO
But you said it was meant to be taken in a good and bad way!

SASUKE
Of course not, of course not... you see!
Like, when we're just having a normal conversation...
You'd be like, 'Huh? What do you want?'...
Sometimes you're like that, aren't you?
Then I'd just think, why is she being so mean to me?
But that's actually just...

NARUTO
You stinker! You're not supposed to say what /really/ happened out!

SASUKE
I'm sorry!
So yes... that really did... or did not happen before...

NARUTO
Next! Let's go to the next one!

SASUKE
Yes, next!
Please.

NARUTO
So, our next topic is this!
" Sugiyama Noriaki-kun."

SASUKE
Ah... counter attacked...

NARUTO
This one...

KAKASHI
Wait a bit!

NARUTO
I have my opinion all ready very quickly.

SASUKE
Eh? What is it?

NARUTO
I'm not saying it!
I won't say it yet until we say it at the same time.
Are you ready?

SASUKE
All ready.

NARUTO
Kazuhiko-san ready?

KAKASHI
Okay, I'm ready.

NARUTO
Both ready?

SASUKE AND KAKASHI
Yes.

NARUTO
Let's go.
Ready... go!

ALL THREE
majimenonbirimichibatanoishi

NARUTO
What the hell?!
We are so completely out of sync.

SASUKE
Did I just hear flattery?

NARUTO
One more time!
Ready... go!

ALL THREE
majimenonbirimichibatanoishi

NARUTO
What did you say?!
As for me, I said, 'majime (serious)'.
In a /very good way/, he's very serious about stuff.

SASUKE
That's really great praise! Really!

KAKASHI
In good and bad things, huh?

NARUTO
In good and... in good things only!
Sugiyama-kun, I mean, Non-tan, what did you say?

SASUKE
I said 'nonbiri (carefree)'.

NARUTO
Carefree. That's true.

KAKASHI
Carefree, true.

NARUTO
And what did Kazuhiko-san say?

SASUKE
I think he said something really fantastic.

KAKASHI
'Michibata no ishi (stone of the pavement)'.

NARUTO
And what is your reasoning behind it??

KAKASHI
I don't mean anything bad by it.
It's just that, he's really a strong-willed one.
So, well, for good and bad things alike?
He won't change his opinions easily.
He has a firm and strong 'ishi (will)'!
(Kazuhiko is pulling a pun on the word 'ishi', which can mean 'will' or 'stone'.)

NARUTO
Wonderful!
Stop pulling stupid puns like these!
Applause please!
It's true though, that Non-tan is carefree but he's got an iron will.

SASUKE
Thank you very much.

NARUTO
Though sometimes he still makes me feel "What the hell is this guy's problem?!"!
But on the whole, he's a good man!

SASUKE
Thank you.

KAKASHI
Yes, he is.

NARUTO
Now that both Non-tan and I are done...

KAKASHI
I'm so scared.

NARUTO
The next topic is this!
" Inoue Kazuhiko-san".
Oh dear... can we really speak the truth about this?

KAKASHI
Go ahead.
I said stupid things like 'wagamama na neko', after all.

NARUTO
I see.
I see, I see.

KAKASHI
Are you done?
Are you done?

NARUTO
I'm... done...

KAKASHI
Then, shall we speak up?!

NARUTO AND SASUKE
Okay.

KAKASHI
" Inoue Kazuhiko"!
Ready, go!

ALL THREE
...mitainademokakkosenninsawayakanaoujisama!

NARUTO
HUH?!

KAKASHI
Yours is so long!
Too long!

NARUTO
What did you say yourself just now?!

SASUKE
What did you say??

NARUTO
What did you say just now?

KAKASHI
Myself?
I said what I thought of Inoue Kazuhiko, of course!

NARUTO
Let's go again.
Ready, go!

ALL THREE
bokedaoshinoinusenninsawayakanaoujisama!

NARUTO
Non-tan, what did you say?

SASUKE
Sennin.

NARUTO
Huh?

SASUKE
Sennin.

NARUTO AND KAKASHI
Sennin?

SASUKE
Yes.
Just like a Sennin, he has a far-sighted, philosophical view of his work and life alike.
That's the image I have of him.

NARUTO
Do I sense an apple polisher??

SASUKE
Of course not!
I mean good things by it! Very good things.
Nothing bad at all!

NARUTO
What do you mean?!

KAKASHI
Thank you.
I feel like I've become an old guy already.

SASUKE
That's not what I meant!

NARUTO
" I am sho happy~", huh?

KAKASHI
How am I to live the rest of my life out now, ho ho ho.

SASUKE
Wait, wait, wait!

NARUTO
I said... 'bokedaoshi no inu (expert player of the fool)'.

SASUKE AND KAKASHI
Player of the fool?

KAKASHI
Fool?

NARUTO
Player of the fool!
You don't just act like a fool.
A fool?

KAKASHI
I play it.

NARUTO
Yes you do.
In my impression, Kazuhiko-san acts like a fool when he has time to. And he does it even when he doesn't have time to either.

SASUKE
So he does nothing but act like a fool all the time.

NARUTO
That's right.
But he's got his own charm in that, somehow.

SASUKE
That's true.

NARUTO
I don't want to become like that, but I admire it.

SASUKE
You don't want to?!

NARUTO
It hurts the brain to act like a fool, you know!

SASUKE
That's true too.

NARUTO
You have to use the brain a lot.

KAKASHI
Actually, just a little.

NARUTO
See, he only needs to use a little.
He's so used to it, all these years of practice.
So, what did the actual man in question say himself?

SASUKE
Oh yeah.

KAKASHI
Me?
I said... 'sawayaka na oujisama (an eloquent prince)'.
Why is the audience suddenly so quiet?

NARUTO
That's all right.
Everybody is basking in your words.

KAKASHI
Did you all hear me?
I said, I am an eloquent prince!

NARUTO
Let's have a round of applause for the eloquent prince!!

SASUKE
What's that pose?

KAKASHI
The eloquent prince pose.

NARUTO
Such a rigid pose!!
Okay. I get it.
We're not in sync at all!

KAKASHI
We're so well synchronised in thought!

NARUTO
Like hell!
Next one!
I think we should be quite in sync for this?
The next topic we have is this!
" Naruto".

KAKASHI
That's got to be ramen.

NARUTO
Of course it's ramen!

SASUKE
That's right!

NARUTO
Or it could be 'datte ba yo'.
Village of the Hidden Leaf, or something.

KAKASHI
Yeah, that would be all speaking of Naruto.

NARUTO
But speaking of Naruto, it has to be...?
Are you ready?

KAKASHI
Let's go.
I'm done.

NARUTO
Ready, go!

ALL THREE
Another movie is slated for the year 2005!

NARUTO
We're in sync!

KAKASHI
This is what this entire section was all about.
This is what we had been doing all of that just now for.

NARUTO
We beat around the bush for ten minutes!
I'm so sorry!
Thanks to all your support in this year's NARUTO Movie, we'll be having another one next week... err, next year in summer!

SASUKE
Next week?

KAKASHI
Summer next year.

NARUTO
Summer next year! Ah, we have a poster here.
The second movie has been slated for a release!

SASUKE AND KAKASHI
Thank you!

NARUTO
Whee!
But none of us know what kind of story it may be having at this point of time.

SASUKE
We don't.

KAKASHI
Yup.
Did any of you here watch this year's movie?

NARUTO
Raise your hand!

ALL THREE
Thank you for watching!

NARUTO
Hands up those who will be watching it next year?
Make sure you'll come!

SASUKE
Please come take a look!

NARUTO
Please come!

KAKASHI
Make sure you do!

NARUTO
I'll be waiting!

KAKASHI
Me too!

NARUTO
Kishimoto-sensei said that he had fun watching the movie for this year too.
The sensei will definitely give us his best shot for next year as well!

KAKASHI
Yeah, I cried, you know, when I saw this year's movie.

NARUTO
I cried too!

KAKASHI
Until I was all sniffing away.
It was terrible. I couldn't say anything in the middle all of a sudden!
It's true.
It was that good.

NARUTO
I feel like I want to see that, but then again I don't...
But I guess I do!
But I really felt like crying too.
The song was great too.
The story was great too.

KAKASHI
It was rather grand, overall speaking.
Teamwork was good!

NARUTO
Then, Sasuke said things like... 'go help out', and 'I'm counting on you'...
He said things like that in the movie, which was...

KAKASHI
He's grown up quite a bit!

SASUKE
Indeed.
He doesn't say things like that very often.

NARUTO
But ah well. The most cool fight has to go to Kakashi-sensei's one.

SASUKE
It was such a beautiful fight.

NARUTO
Made me so angry!

KAKASHI
Why?

SASUKE
You said it!
I was thinking "What is with this battle! So beautiful!"!

NARUTO
It was way too cool!

KAKASHI
Naruto was cool!

NARUTO
Naruto was... yeah, cool, but it's like...

KAKASHI
He's cute but he's also quite the man.

NARUTO
I'm sure the movie will become something even better for next year.

KAKASHI
I'm certainly looking forward to it.

NARUTO
So am I.

KAKASHI
Everybody, please also continue to look forward to it.

NARUTO
I'm waiting for you!
Please come!
And so, that was... the "Information Corner for the NARUTO Movie"!

SASUKE
So it /really/ was a corner for that!

Aniplex Hour!
Uzumaki Naruto's Oo! Naruto Nippon!


COMMERCIAL
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You idiots! Have you heard it yet?!

Hey all! Have you played it yet?
It's the Ninja Battle game that has already sold 350,000 copies!
Narutimate Hero II!
33 Shinobi to choose from, all of whom have their own personalities!
It's so easy to control and the gameplay is super cool!
Bandai, NARUTO, Narutimate Hero II!
Buy it tte ba yo!

Explosively popular - Hagaren no Renkinjutsushi!
The Metal Box is now on sale!
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Also, calendars and other merchandise are included!
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Selling at Animate and other shops all around the country at the fixed price of 2500 yen!
From Showa-Note!

NARUTO
Happy news for everybody!
The first episode of NARUTO for the year 2005, January 1st, will be a one hour special!
Great new year present isn't it?
The title will be: "This year is Naruto's year too! The hot duel between cool men! The genius Ninja goes all wild datte ba yo Special!"
So anyway, it will start broadcasting at 7pm, so don't get your time wrong!
Now then! From the special episode on January 1st onwards, the ending song will be changed!
The new ending theme will be by Gagaga Special, "Hajimete kimi to shabetta (The first time we spoke)".
What kind of a song will this song be, right after Captain Strydem's "Mountain A-go-go 2"?
Look forward to it!
And with that, don't miss the one hour special on January 1st, 2005!
Okay!
You've been listening to Oo! Naruto Nippon! in Jump Festa 2005!
Let's end it while we listen to Uzumaki Naruto's Oh! Enka!
What a pity, time is already up!
And so, how was the program the both of you?

KAKASHI
It was very fun.
We're always recording this in the studio, so...
But in front of such a big crowd...

NARUTO
It's really big!

KAKASHI
It's great to be able to see your live reactions!

NARUTO
It was fun, wasn't it?
You were so passive today.

KAKASHI
Thank you.
I will be more diligent from now on.
I will try my best to change my ways.

NARUTO
Thank you.
What about you, Non-tan?

SASUKE
Let's see... it's really great to be able to see the reactions of the listeners by myself.

NARUTO
It's true.

KAKASHI
That answer is too normal!!

SASUKE
I'm sorry!!
It was too predictable.

NARUTO
Kazuhiko attacks sometimes.

SASUKE
Yes.
He isn't only passive.

NARUTO
By the way, that Oh! Enka! song playing in the background - both of you have thought up lyrics for it as well.
It's all gone into the song.

KAKASHI
Oh wow!

NARUTO
Let's listen to it properly again later.
People, if it gets into a CD, please buy it!
And please send your praises to Morikubo-kun!
He was the one who wrote the song!

KAKASHI
How remarkable!

NARUTO
Remarkable!
And so, anyway, this will be our last radio broadcast for the year.
Thank you all for your support this year!

SASUKE
Thank you very much!

NARUTO
And now!
The ManPa for January 2005 is... we've already announced it, but...
It's the voice of Sarutobi Asuma - Kosugi Juurouta-san!
I'm waiting for a lot of all your mails and requests!
Please send them!

SASUKE
Please send!

NARUTO
And so anyway, see you next time on the program again!
You've been listening to Takeuchi Junko and!

SASUKE
Sugiyama Noriaki and!

KAKASHI
Inoue Kazuhiko!

ALL THREE
Bye bye!

Aniplex Hour
This part of the program was brought to you by Aniplex, Sony Music, bandai and Showa-Note.


Awww, don't worry Kazuhiko-san, we (or least I XD) still love you--even if you are over 50. ^_^;

He's still a great guy, though. ^_^

Well, that's all for today.
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Monday, July 23, 2007

For Christ we fight! :D
Hello guys! I bet you missed me...

Crowd~ WE MISSED YOU!!!

O_o

Well, I didn't think you'd miss me THAT much! j/k

Well...let's see...AH! I got two The Best of Disney soundtracks! :D

*hugs CD cases* Yes, Mommy will take good care of her little songs. Yes, she will. So will Daddy.

Kakashi~ ^_^

Yeah, so I'm really happy right now.

Also, here are two picies that Kirby made for me; one for our anime crusade, and another a request of mine. ^_^



Sweet Wolfwood, picie, huh? I think I can make a banner out of this, soon. ^_^

And now...



A sweet Hatake Amaya geisha (without the mask) pic that Kirby also made (a request of mine) THANK YOU! :D

Let's see...anything else?

Well, for one thing, please remember to cast your vote in our poll, so that we can definatly choose the name of our anime crusade. Remember, every vote makes a difference, so vote carefully and hope you get what you want. In this case, majority rules.

After that, we can start with submissions and creations. If you have any ideas, please PM them to me or chibisasukelover, or comment on our posts of you have an idea. ^_^
And it can be anything at all; AMVs, pictures, banners...etc.

I'm also really happy that you guys read and commented on my fanfic for the last few days. Okay, now I know the genre of my fanfic: "Sad, but nicely done."

BTW, Sasami (mrs uchiha) I'll try to get your fanfic done soon. But I've been busy, too. ^_^;

And now, thefinal episode available in this format: Episode 13 of Naruto Nippon! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVYCuk1BYWM



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7YUO9dup_s



Hopefully they will upload some more, but from what I see, these are the final vids for now. If you want to see the official site, here is the link:

http://www.virtual-rotation.com/naruto/

Thanks fo ryour patience, everyone, and have a great day! :D

ADD-IN: Also, I'll post in tommorow a special episode that they have on the site (it's not been made in the vid platform yet; just the script, so it'll be long...

Still, I hope you'll like it! :D


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Friday, July 20, 2007

Fanfic back again. ^-^
Well, I decided to re-post my fanfic. Why? Because there were lots of spelling errors on the last one that I missed out, and another reason is because I want more and more people to see this and give me tips. I need critics! So, please, take yor time and read this.

And by the way, this fanfic is called 'A Broken Past,' if you're too lazy to read the banner. ;)

Hatake Sakumo nervously paced across the floor in the waiting area. He was filled with anxiety and a little fear…a young male nurse quietly approached him.
“Sakumo-sama? It gives me pleasure to announce that you are the father of a healthy baby boy.” Sakumo’s mouth dropped. Even though he had expected this, he was still surprised. He knew he would be. A great joy filled his heart and he beamed. “If you want, we can see how your wife and child are doing…” Sakumo nodded, with thankfulness. Ame is all right, he thought with pleasure, and now we are blessed with a son!

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Hatake Ame, wife of Hatake Sakumo, gently hummed a sweet soft lullaby, all the while cradling a small bundle. Sakumo quietly entered the room and kneeled beside the bed. “Are you alright?” he asked her first.
“Oh, I’m fine; never better, in fact.” Sakumo gave a smile, and then turned to look at the small bundle. Ame opened up the blue blanket and revealed a small, silver-haired baby, sleeping quietly in his mother’s arms.
“He looks just like me!” Sakumo commented after a moment.
“Yes…and he makes me think of a scarecrow.”
“Ha! You’re joking! You always are, you know?”
Ame giggled. “No I’m not, silly! He’s just like you…” Her face became mischievous. “Well, why not?”
“Why not what?”
“Name him Scarecrow.”
Sakumo stifled a laugh. “D-Don’t you think that’s a little…a little--”
“A little awkward? I think it’ll suit him just fine, right…Mister Crop?”
Sakumo blinked. Defeat. He smiled once again. “Alright, alright, you win. We’ll name him Scarecrow.” He winked at his wife. “Sometimes I really hate it when you do this to me.”
Ame shrugged and giggled. “Well, that’s just how I am! You should have been used to it by now, you know.”
Sakumo turned back to his son, his eyes filled with love and attention. Scarecrow, he thought with amusement.
Farmland Scarecrow. Hatake Kakashi.

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When Kakashi had become two years old, Sakumo decided to show his young son the village and what possible future awaited him. “Kakashi-kun, get dressed. We’re going to go for a walk today.” Sakumo helped Kakashi to dress warmly, as autumn had arrived. Ame kissed Sakumo affectionately and embraced Kakashi. Sakumo then picked Kakashi up and let him cling on his back, with his arms embraced around his neck.

“Please be careful now, both of you!”
“Oh, don’t worry, we’ll be just fine!”
Sakumo began showing Kakashi the buildings that made up the Hidden Leaf Village, and explained to him what their purpose was. He showed him the many restaurants, bookstores, homes, and the ninja academy. Sakumo then stopped, facing the great Stone Faces, which overlooked the entire village. Sakumo gently lifted Kakashi down.
“What is it, Father?” Kakashi asked quietly, wondering why his father had lapsed into silence.
Sakumo pointed at the Great Faces. “Do you see the cliff, with the faces engraved on it?”
Kakashi momentarily glanced at the faces and then turned back to his father. “Yes, sir.”
“Do you know who they are?”
“No, sir.”
“They are images of our redeemed Lord Hokage, both in the past, and in the present. As the generations pass, there will be future Hokage that will be carved here, on this mountain. It is these people that make our village safe, and peaceful, and they will do anything to keep it that way.”
“Father?”
“Yes?”
“What do you do?”
“Oh, me? I’m one of the many people who help the Hokage keep this village safe and peaceful, like it is now. I am a ninja, and you, my son, may become one too.”
Kakashi’s sleepy eyes, which reminded Sakumo so much of his own, shown with admiration. “Really?”
“Sure. But first, you’d have to go to school, and learn the basics of the ninja world…when you’re a tad bit older, anyway.”
“Why can’t you teach me?”
Sakumo chuckled and patted Kakashi’s silver hair. “I can teach you many things, Kakashi, and I will. But there are many things that you will also learn in a classroom as well.”
Kakashi gazed up at the cliff, and then back at Sakumo. “Then…I’ll work hard so that you can train me!” He replied, excited. Sakumo couldn’t help but smile with pride.

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Sakumo and Kakashi continued walking through the streets the Hidden leaf Village. Kakashi looked wide-eyed at the colorful buildings and people walking to and fro on the streets as well. Kakashi especially noticed that some people greeted his father in a rather submissive way, saying: “Ah! Good afternoon, Sakumo-sama!” and “Lovely weather today, isn’t it Sakumo-sama?” One woman came up to Sakumo and greeted him…and noticed Kakashi. “Sakumo-sama! Is this your little boy? This is his first time out, isn’t it? My goodness, but he looks just like you!” She smiled warmly at Kakashi. “You should be proud, young man! What is his name?”
“His name is Kakashi,” Sakumo stated proudly.
“Kakashi…” The woman chuckled softly and turned back to Kakashi. “But doesn’t that suit you so well? Here, I have a present for you, young Kakashi-kun…” The woman dugged into her pockets and took out a small, white shuriken. “It’s only a toy,” the woman admitted, “but I’m sure that at your age, you can practice with it?”
Kakashi studied the toy shuriken with eagerness and smiled at the woman. “Thank you, ma’am!”
“Such a polite gentleman, too! You are indeed the son of Sakumo! Ah, you’re so cute!” The woman patted Kakashi’s hair once more and then bowed respectfully to his father. “Thank you for your patience, Sakumo-sama. And goodbye, little ninja boy.” With a smile, the woman walked away.
It wasn’t until shortly after that Kakashi asked: “Father, why do people come up at you and greet you like that?”
Sakumo didn’t reply for a few minutes, then he threw back his head and laughed. “I suppose you could say they admire me. I don’t like admitting it myself, but it is rather obvious isn’t it?”
“Yes…yes, it is.”
“Oh, there’s nothing to worry about. To me, it’s as if the people wish me good luck, when they say things like that. I guess you could say that it gives me…motivation. Not that a ninja needs people greeting him like a hero to have motivation; as long as you have a goal worth completing, stick to it. Never fall back, even if you fall. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Father, I understand.” Sakumo studied Kakashi’s face, and saw that despite how young Kakashi was, he did understand. Sakumo allowed himself a moment of pride; it was every father’s dream for a son to walk in his footsteps and become as he had become. At least, that’s how he always thought of it. He never bothered to ask any other fathers what they thought, but, still, it didn’t seem to matter to him.
When evening began its approach, Sakumo took Kakashi to one last location; one that he thought was very important. Sakumo stared at the ninja memorial stone, in the training area. “Kakashi…” He softly began.
“Yes?” Kakashi whispered, knowing from Sakumo’s voice that this was a very special or important place; perhaps even more important than the Great Faces.
“Look very carefully at the stone…can you see what this stone represents?”
Kakashi studied the stone carefully; being only two, he had not studied kanji or reading just yet. Still, there were arranged as if--
“Names?” Kakashi asked quietly.
“Yes. This stone shows all the names of the ninja who died to protect this village. They are the greatest heroes that ever existed, because they put their love of the village and its people above the love of oneself. You see, Kakashi, loving yourself will never be mankind’s number one life priority. Not unless they are selfish. No, we must show love and kindness towards others and protect them with that love, no matter what the cost. That is what those heroes showed, Kakashi. That is why they are honored by having their names written on this stone, so that people will remember and reflect on their sacrifice. You understand?”
“Yes.”
“Sometimes…I…I come here and try to think about what their last moments must have been. To forever leave their loved ones here on this earth, while they believed they were doing the right thing. I sometimes ponder if they are watching us from Heaven.”
“Heaven?”
Sakumo smiled. “The place any good person will be, if he believed that what he did was right and loved others, and believed that there is always One Person who loves us, no matter what.”
“One Person?”
“Yes, no matter what horrible experiences you may be come across, there will be a special Friend who will help you through that time.”
Kakashi looked at the stone. “It’s rather dreary…” He said.
“Ah, well, it is a memorial stone to the dead.” He chuckled. “What else did you expect?”

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Ame smiled as she heard Sakumo and Kakashi come inside the house. “Well, well. If it isn’t my two favorite men!” She turned to them and smiled. “I just finished washing and drying the dishes, so I’m finally done for the day!”
“Terrific!” Sakumo cheered, gently placing Kakashi on the couch. “Wait right here; I’ll be right back.”
“Sakumo?” Ame paled, her voice beginning to break up with fear. “Sakumo, wait! What are you doing?”
“Don’t worry, don’t worry,” Kakashi heard his father’s voice coming from another room.
“Please, don’t!”
“It won’t hurt him, Ame. After all, it will be his one day.”
“But he’s too young!” Ame began wailing. “He’s just a little baby!”
Kakashi peeked up at the top of the couch, curious to what his mother was crying about. Sakumo then walked with, what seemed to Kakashi, a large knife. Ame came in after him, terribly pale. Sakumo stood in front of Kakashi and showed him the blade. “Do you see this, Kakashi?” His son nodded with awe. “Now, watch carefully…” After what seemed like several seconds, the blade Sakumo was holding began to illuminate with a blinding white glow. “This is the blade that gave me my nickname, the White Fang. Kakashi, do you remember what you asked me about? About why many of the people were treating me respectfully? This is why…this blade which I hold gave me my nickname, the Leaf Village’s White Fang. It is because that I have worked hard as a ninja and followed my commands and doing what I believed was right, was I able to go so far. I can only hope that it happens that you become as blessed as I am Kakashi. One day…”
Kakashi stared at the white light; seemingly hypnotized by it. “Kakashi, please don’t take it just yet,” His mother fretted. “It does seem dangerous for you…when you graduate from the Academy, I’ll allow you to practice with it; not before.”
Sakumo grinned. “You mother is correct…as usual.” The light vanished. “When you graduate, Kakashi, I’ll show you what you can do with this. But now…” Ame carefully picked up the heir to the white blade. “Now is bedtime.”

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A year passed. Kakashi began noticing that Ame was becoming paler and paler and not as energetic as before. One afternoon, when she and Kakashi were playing with his toy shuriken, she seemed out of breath and could not catch up. Worried, Kakashi paced back to her. “Mother? What’s the matter?”
Ame smiled, despite her gasping loudly. “Oh, it-it’s nothing, Kakashi…I suppose I’m growing old before my time, huh?”
He looked somberly at his mother. “You were able to run as fast as me two weeks ago…” He said softly.
“M-Maybe we s-should stop playing for now, all right?” She panted and feebly began walking back to the household. Kakashi followed by closely, two minutes later.
Six months later, Ame retreated into her bed. She was gasping constantly, and Kakashi was afraid for her now. He very quietly asked what was the matter with her, only to be responded by silence.
Sakumo had heard from the Konoha doctors that Ame’s illness was unknown; there was no cure, no chance for recovery. Sakumo would soon lose a beloved wife…and Kakashi, a mother.
Three weeks later, Ame died in her sleep, almost peacefully to Sakumo, in her bed. The next morning, Sakumo quietly announced to his son that Mother had left for Heaven, but that she would always continue watching over the two of them. Being only three, Kakashi didn’t completely understand that his mother was gone for good. He thought at first that she would only be gone for a few days, perhaps even for a few weeks. At the funeral, however, Kakashi realized that she was gone…just like that. It was the very first death he had ever witnessed, and one of the few peaceful ones. Many people attended the funeral to pay their respects to Konoha’s White Fang’s wife. Some of the people chatted quietly with Sakumo, others gazed sympathetically at Kakashi and telling him what a good boy he was.
It was the first time Kakashi met the Third Hokage, as well. It almost happened by surprise; Kakashi was staring blankly at his mother’s casket, when a warm hand touched his shoulder. He almost jumped with surprise, and turned to see the Third, smiling sadly at him. “Today is a rather big and hard day for you, isn’t it, Kakashi?” He was a bit surprised that he knew his name, but he was taken by the Hokage’s aged smile, that made him think of a grandfather’s. He spoke kindly to him, and Kakashi liked him right away.
When the funeral was finished, Sakumo, Kakashi, and the Third were left. The casket was lowered, and as it was, Kakashi tossed in a bouquet of flowers, that were his mother’s favorites, and quietly stepped away from the hole. Sakumo placed a note besides the tombstone that he had written, and an attempted drawing from Kakashi of her favorite animal as well.

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Now age five, Kakashi entered the hallways of the Ninja Academy in Konoha. Just minutes before, he and his father listened to the ninja instructors, welcoming them on them for their first year of the Academy. Kakashi went to his first class, and felt prepared to complete any assignment.
Six months passed. On that year’s Open House night, Sakumo curiously looked around for any of his son’s achievements. To his surprise, he found none. He felt someone tap his shoulder. “Sakumo-sama?” He turned to see Kakashi’s instructor, Kudaku.
“Kadaku, where are Kakashi’s papers?”
“That’s what I wanted to talk to you about,” Kudaku responded, wide-eyed. He looked around at the busy parents, going over their children’s works. “If you come with me, here, please…” He led Sakumo to a private room, and invited him to sit down. Kudaku then went to a drawer and took out a large stack of papers, and began organizing them.
“Is Kakashi…doing all right?” Sakumo began slowly. “I mean, are there any problems or…?”
“No. Not at all. Actually, there’s something very important I’d like to discuss about him.”
“Oh?”
“Your son, and I don’t think this should be too surprising to you, but…I guess I should just be blunt about this: Kakashi’s a genius, Sakumo-sama.”
Sakumo ears perked up. “Oh?” He pretended not to be surprised, but, the truth was that this was quite something. Even he had to take some time before graduating from the Academy, though he was rather young.
“A real genius, Sakumo-sama. I haven’t seen anyone with his level of intelligence of such a young age since…ever. His level is beyond this, Sakumo, WAY beyond this. I don’t believe we should keep him here any more than we have to; it wouldn’t be fair to him and the other children if he stays.”
“I am flattered about this, Kudaku-sensei, really I am, but don’t you think separating Kakashi from his peers would a little…I don’t know…”
“He’ll be fine with you until we get two more children around his age and level here and graduated. And we’ll also send Arashi over to you, to, you know, get acquainted with the child. If we match this wisely, he’ll be a very good sensei over him, I’m sure of that. He’s young, but he has the potential now; he always did.”
“Of course. He was trained by Jiraiya-san, after all. Although, he does have quite a quirky personality, but he’s very likeable. And talented.”
“Which is why I thought you should get Kakashi to meet him! And Kakashi is still a young lad, a very young lad, and if he is trained by you or Arashi…chances are, we’ll have quite a valuable ninja.”
Sakumo sighed. “It’s just that I’m worried if this will affect my son in any way. You know as well as I do that I don’t want to harm him…”
“Well, try thinking about it, and when you’re ready with an answer, let me know.”
“Alright.” He stood up and headed towards the door, and then stopped. “Actually…”
“What? You changed your mind already?”
“…Give him a test.”
“A what?”
“A test. A hard test. I want to see if he has what it takes to graduate that early.”
“Very well, Sakumo-sama. I’ll prepare a test for him tonight and let him test over it tomorrow morning. I give you the results as quickly as I can.”
“Thank you.”
The next morning, Kudaku led Kakashi to a private room and gave him a test packet and explained the meaning of the test and explained the rules to him.

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Two days later, Kudaku called Sakumo in the classroom after school to show him the results of the test. “Look at this Sakumo, there are very few mistakes in this pamphlet. Very few! And I designed this to be chunin-level! He’s the first Academy student I’ve ever taught to be able to pull something like this! You know what this means, don’t you?”
Sakumo grinned. “He passes. He graduates early and Arashi and I will begin training him.”
“Right. And I guess you’re proud, right?”
“Oh, yes. More than you’ll ever know…”

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When Kakashi was getting ready to go to school the next morning, Sakumo came in and suddenly stopped him. “You must know by now; Kudaku-sensei told you the morning you took your test that you were way beyond your classmates entirely. As of now, you may consider yourself a graduate.” Sakumo smiled, proud. “We can celebrate later in the afternoon. You are now a Genin. You should be proud of what you showed during your days in the Academy, and now, you must work even harder.” Kakashi smiled, happy that Sakumo was happy.
They then heard a knock at door. Kakashi slowly peeked out to see that a tall, spiky blonde-haired man with a smiling, warm expression stood in the doorway. “So you’re Kakashi?” The young man said, once he was invited indoors. “My name is Arashi, and I’m going to be help teach you what you need to know about your new ninja life?”
“You’re a Jounin?”
“Yes.”
“You look terribly young for a Jounin, sensei.”
“Well, you look terribly young for a Genin.” Arashi smiled. “You’ve got quite a kid, Sakumo,” he told him later on, privately. “I’m going to enjoy having him…I know I will.”
“Just be sure to be kind to him without spoiling him,” Sakumo said with a smile. “I keep on worrying that all this attention from me will affect him in a bad way…”
“Are you joking with me, sir? I’m sure he’s the happiest young boy in Konoha!” Arashi grinned.
Kakashi waited for both the men to accompany him out, eager to start his missions as an official Genin. Sakumo had told Kakashi not to be disappointed with the mission he was assigned, as each mission would, little by little, make him stronger and more capable of doing harder missions that require more experience. Of course, Sakumo thought of the fact that Kakashi was one of the youngest Genin that had ever graduatd from the Academy--if not the youngest. Sakumo was proud that Kakashi had the intellectual and possible strength, but was still worried that he wasn’t experienced enough. For that, he and Arashi would have to give him special training assignments in much of his spare time. That way, Sakumo, and inevitably Kakashi, would learn much in just a short amount of time.

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About a year had passed, and now, six-year old Kakashi, was ready to take the Chunin exam. He had long ago completed the required amount of missions to take the test, but when Arashi brought up Kakashi’s recommendation, many of the elder ninja almost the dismissed that single fact.
“He’s too young,” one of the elders said.
“Even if he is Konoha’s White Fang, he’s still likely too inexperienced. I’d hate to endanger him just for the rank of chunin. It could kill him!
The Third Hokage was silent with the debate. Finally, he turned to Sakumo. “Do you trust that your son is able to take the extreme measures and dangers that come from the chunin exams, and that he is, without a doubt, ready?”
“Yes, Lord Hokage.”
“Arashi, do you believe that your training with Kakashi has paid off and made him eligible for the chunin exams?”
“Oh, yes. He’s quite sharp, has excellent physical ability, and learns quickly.”
“Then I will allow him to enter into the chunin exams. I wish your son luck, Sakumo-san, and hope he does his best.”
The Third Hokage handed him a permission slip for admission to the test. Sakumo and Arashi bowed respectfully, and both parted their ways; Sakumo heading home to explain to him the anatomy of the chunin exams, while Arashi going to his house, taking a look at the most likely Genin who would be able to join Kakashi at, or near, his level. He’ll need a team soon, Arashi thought. That way, he’ll begin training the way his father wants him to be trained: Knowing how to take care of his teammates.

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Sakumo sat on a bench outside, gazing into the setting sun. He should be okay, he thought. By now, they’ve probably started the second exam…
Sakumo still felt worried, though. He wondered how well Kakashi would do against older and more experienced Genin. He sighed and closed his eyes. Just relax, Sakumo, he thought. You did all that you could. It’s all up to him now…

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To what seemed like forever to Sakumo was in reality a mere few days. He had found out from the Third that Kakashi had successfully passed the first and second exams with flying colors. Now, he was well on to the third exam, which consisted on the one-on-one fighting matches. A small break was decided. It was then that Sakumo decided to lend Kakashi his white chakra blade. “One day, it will be your main weapon,” he promised Kakashi. “And you need to know how to use it well. I think this is the best opportunity for you to learn how to use it.” He carefully placed the placed the chakra blade in Kakashi’s hands. Kakashi’s expression was serious, but at the same time, awed. He had only seen the blade a few number of times…the blade that had made his father’s name famous throughout the world. And it would be his one day…
“Now, Kakashi, I want you to try to channel your chakra through the blade,” Sakumo commanded, folding his arms.
Kakashi nodded. If he did it correctly, the bright light he had seen coming from the blade, would be from him. He closed his eyes, made a hand sign with one hand, and focused his chakra to his hand. Once he felt he had succeeded, he channeled that chakra to the blade, and opened his eyes. The blade was beginning to glow with an aura of white. Smiling with pleasure, he turned to his father. Sakumo nodded with approval.
“Now, you must towards me and attack me as though you mean to kill me.” Kakashi hesitated. Sakumo, knowing he would pause in surprise, reassured him. “I’ll be fine, Kakashi. You’re quite remarkable at your age, but only if you can put your fears past you learn to kill will you never be a true ninja.”
After giving it some thought. After all, he trusted his father. If his father said he’d be okay, he’d be okay. He was hardly ever wrong, and Kakashi respected that. With the charged blade ready to slice anything that came in his way, Kakashi charged full speed at his father. Sakumo threw five shuriken at Kakashi, who easily avoided them. Kakashi then twisted his body to land a blow on Sakumo with his feet, only to have his foot grabbed. He then swung the blade over Sakumo’s head, slicing pieces of his father’s pony-tail. Hours of this and other types of training were how Kakashi practiced, resting and eating only when he got tired.
The day finally came for the third and final exam. Kakashi had gone ahead to wait with the other participants, Sakumo, Arashi, and many others watching in the stadiums. The Third and other leaders of different countries were waiting patiently in a higher elevation of the stadium. Kakashi and his match would be in the third battle. After watching a Sand Genin successfully win his first match against a Rain ninja, and a Waterfall ninja’s victory against a Rock ninja with minor injuries, Kakashi went to the center of the arena where the proctor and his opponent, a Grass ninja, were waiting. Arashi began hearing people giggling, and knew why: A little boy, who was a mere six-year old, would be facing a ferocious Grass ninja at the age of thirteen.
The Grass ninja stifled a laugh when he saw Kakashi. “He’s just a KID!” He gobbled. “Are you guys just handing me an easy victory or what? You’re getting soft on me?”
Kakashi didn’t saw anything, his face expressionless. Apparently, he was ready for this, too. The Grass genin stared at Kakashi, all the while smiling to himself. “You know, kid, this whole thing is a joke. You shouldn’t even be here. Maybe you were able to come this far, but you definetly won’t stand a chance against me; I’m the strongest in my team. So, here’s the deal kid: You forfeit this match to me, and I’ll let you go without a scratch and a chance to live. Huh? Whaddya say, buddy?”
Silence. Then a quiet, cool voice said, “Sorry, but I just can’t lose any battle here without a fight, from here on out.”
The Grass ninja stared at Kakashi. “Oh, tough guy, eh?” He planted a large katana in front of him. “Kid, you just signed your death sentence.”
Kakashi gave a shrug, as if he didn’t care, and pulled out his father’s blade. Both could hear several people in the audience gasp.
“No…way…”
“Isn’t that…?
“That’s the White Fang’s chakra blade!”
“But…why does he have it?”
“I hear he’s the White Fang’s son.”
“Really? Heh. If that’s so, this is going to be pretty interesting…”
The Grass ninja gasped, and then took a closer look at Kakashi. “Yes, the White Fang is my father,” Kakashi calmly replied. “Don’t let it bother you, though. Didn’t you just say that you were going to kill me? Well? Then do it. You have the skills. Do it. Just try.”
The Grass ninja narrowed his eyes and gave a fierce war cry and charged at Kakashi. He easily was able to evade the attack, and with great speed, was able to counterattack his foe. He threw three rounds of four shuriken, each heading correctly towards the target. Although the Grass ninja was quick, three of the shuriken had successfully struck him. The Grass ninja saw that what he was facing was, indeed, a prodigy. If things kept on going at this rate, he would definitely lose the match…and very likely, his life. He sighed, and closed his eyes, thinking of his next move. Kakashi saw this and paused as well, waiting patiently for an answer; movement or verbal. The Grass ninja raised his hand and announced that he would forfeit. “I can’t fight you, kid, I know that. You’re just too…quick for me. That’s all.”
Kakashi shook his head. “You know it’s a lot more than that. Even though our age differs greatly, I’ve greatly surpassed you. You are no match for me.” The Grass ninja widened his eyes. So this is what the son of Hatake Sakumo was like…a skilled genius, as expected of one of Konoha’s most legendary and powerful ninjas ever.

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The third exam passed by rather quickly. Kakashi had won his next two matches, but lost his last one. It’s okay, though, he thought. They will judge all of us on how we skillfully we attacked. There may be a good chance that some of us will become chunin, even if we were defeated.
The weeks passed quickly. Then, one day, Kakashi was called to the presence of the Third Hokage, along with his father. The Third had his hands folded, and was smiling when he saw the latter come into his presence. “Sakumo-san…Kakashi-kun. Welcome again. What I wanted to discuss with you is the results of the chunin exam…I think the both of you will be quite interested to know that Kakashi has been approved by myself and the other country leaders, to be of chunin-level, alongside two other participants.” Sakumo smiled down proudly at his son. Kakashi was too surprised to speak, but Sakumo knew that he was just as pleased as he was…may even more.

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Two years later, Kakashi was now eight years old. He was given more and more difficult assignments alongside his father and Arashi. Arashi and the Third had talked about Kakashi’s team, and they would soon see that if two young Genin from the Academy were at least close to Kakashi’s level, they would be assigned to Arashi as soon as possible, alongside with Kakashi himself.
Sakumo was placed on more dangerous missions now, some of them were S-rank, so Kakashi was not allowed to accompany him. The last time his father left for the next mission, he embraced Kakashi and told him how proud he was of his achievements. He also told to keep training and to get stronger, so that he could pass down his legacy to him. With that, Sakumo was gone. When he returned, everything changed…
The mission was a disaster. It would have been avoided, too, if Sakumo’s comrades were not captured. As a result, Sakumo had to make very difficult decision…a VERY difficult decision. He chose to rescue his friends and comrades rather than to complete the mission successfully. With that one error, everything fell apart. Konoha suffered greatly, and who was to blame? Hatake Sakumo, who had once been the proud joy of Konoha, and an inspiration to young shinobi, such as Kakashi. Kakashi was waiting by the door when Sakumo returned. Instead of seeing his father’s usually sunny expression, he was stunned to see that his father’s expression was dark and rather somber and sad. Concerned, Kakashi could not stay silent. “Father? What is it? What’s wrong?” Sakumo looked at Kakashi sadly, and then turned away, without saying anything to him.
From then on, everything changed to Kakashi. Where people would have smiled and treated Kakashi like a treasure, they scowled at him and turned him away. Kakashi was hurt by this, although he didn’t show it often in public. He knew what his father had done; thanks to that, Konoha had decreased in power and was under a depression. All that could have been erased was damaged by his father’s philosophy. Now, Sakumo was paying the price by being disgraced, and the people’s anger spread to Kakashi as well.
One day, when Kakashi was coming home from his training, he came inside, when he heard a terrible noise coming from deep inside the house. To Kakashi, it sounded as though animal was slowly dying a very painful death. Scared, he cautiously investigated the rooms one by one, the noise getting louder and louder. Then, he finally came to Sakumo’s room. What Kakashi saw would discourage him for weeks to come--maybe even years, His father, Sakumo, was scrawled into a ball on his bed, and while trembling so violently, was wailing a terrible cry. Hatake Sakumo was crying his bloody guts out. Kakashi gasped, still frightened, but even more, shocked. His father NEVER cried! Never! Sure, there had been times when Sakumo was down, and he had become a little more somber when Ame, Kakashi’s mother, died of that terrible illness, and sometimes Sakumo would play he was crying, and Kakashi knew he was always kidding…but this? This was the worst thing Kakashi had ever witnessed in his young life! The wailing and sobbing were so unfamiliar and so awful, that Kakashi, just for a few moments, wished he could embrace his father and cry with him. He wasn’t used to this. But then again, everything had changed. It was as if Sakumo, the young king, and his son Kakashi, the prince, had been exiled by the rebellious people. Except, in reality, if wasn’t the people who betrayed them; it was Sakumo. Because of him, the people would suffer for months to come. And they were giving Kakashi and Sakumo the cold shoulder. Quietly, Kakashi closed the door, and walked slowly to his room, undressed, and went to sleep, while all the while, Sakumo would continue crying…and crying…and crying…
Weeks passed. Kakashi slowly grew accustomed to his father’s sobbing. The people’s anger to Sakumo and the emotional damage it caused was so great, that Sakumo now never left the house. Kakashi left the house only for training and missions. Arashi often joined him, and occasionally asked Kakashi how his father was doing. Kakashi would respond by a sad silence. It seemed to Kakashi that the only people that were kind to him now were the Third Hokage and Arashi. Sakumo had now grown distant from the son, and the rest of the world, something Kakashi had never imagined would happen. Some days, when Kakashi needed his father’s attention, Sakumo would stare blankly into the air, seemingly not hearing Kakashi’s words and not even noticing his beloved son. Still, despite what he did and what it caused, Kakashi showed love for his father. It felt as though it were up to Kakashi now, to carry their burden of shame, and to make things as things once were. To do this, he felt that he would have to study hard and train as much as possible, and hope that the Third would assign him more experienced and harder missions. He trained constantly with Arashi, and he would study different techniques under him, and some jutsu. Still, he never forgot his father’s lessons; he felt as though the blade and the long talks, out in the back, sitting together, sharing stories and lessons, were his inheritance from Sakumo. Not honor.
The day finally came when Kakashi’s life was to be changed forever. One evening, a few months after Sakumo’s disgrace, Kakashi was walking through the village. He then heard his name coming from one of the buildings. Curious, he eavesdropped.
“Arashi, believe you me, that child of Sakumo’s doesn’t deserve to be on a B-rank mission with you! Don’t you think it’s…unbearable?”
“Kakashi is quite strong and intelligent for his age, and his experience is growing as well, Ato. You and I both know that.”
“But he’ll no doubt end up like his father, putting his teammates first before the priority of the mission! Sakumo defied the shinobi rules, Arashi, and I believe that brat of his will do the same one day!”
Kakashi gasped. Brat. What an ugly word. Why had he been called that? He loved the village. His father loved the village prior to his demise. Why were people giving the both of them the cold shoulder for something Sakumo believed was right?
“He may have the talents, Arashi; he may have the intelligence and strength. But, mark my words; it is people like Sakumo and Kakashi that will ultimately destroy this village!”
“I’m afraid I don’t know what you mean.”
“Because of his father, the village is now in one of the worst depressions we have ever experienced!”
“Kakashi is a remarkabl--”
“Don’t tell me who’s remarkable and who’s not! Talent doesn’t matter now! It’s the completion of missions that what keeps this village alive! Sakumo damaged that! And what more I believe, his brat will no doubt do the same!”
Kakashi couldn’t take this anymore. Hatred. Dislike. It was all about that those days…Kakashi began running. He heard Arashi run out to see him and say to Ato, “Now look what you’ve done, you fool!”
He kept on running, blindly. To his home, and then to bed, where he could sleep. As soon as he slammed the door inside the house though, he froze. Everything was quiet. Silence. No wailing. Although Kakashi was glad of this, he was all the more disturbed by this silence. It seemed evil to him, somehow. But why? Slowly and cautious, Kakashi began exploring the house again, quietly, room by room. Finally, he came to the living room…he saw, right before his eyes that his father, Konoha’s great White Fang, was dead before his feet. A blade was stuck into his chest; it was obvious that he had committed suicide. Kakashi stared wide-eyed at the body, all the while gasping for breath. It was a nightmare…it had to be! But when he pinched himself, he saw that he was still standing in front of his dead father. His heart began to beat faster, his face began to sweat and sting with emotional grief…but he did not cry. He did not cry. He remembered his father’s smiling face, and the nights they spent outside, talking and chatting together. All gone, forever. When he finally spoke, his voice was a hoarse whisper. “Why…?” he asked the body. “Why did you do it…? Didn’t you remember me? Why did you have to leave me all alone?” Shuddering, partially because his sweat on his back had gone cold, and partially of shock, Kakashi knelt down besides the body and slept, cuddled up besides it. Some of the blood from Sakumo’s chest had poured onto the tips of Kakashi’s hair. And all the while, Kakashi slept, dreaming of better days.

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When he woke up, he was in a bed and blankets wrapped over him. He immediately knew that he was in the house of Arashi-sensei. Arashi came inside the room shortly after Kakasi woke up, and Kakashi told him of his father’s suicide. Arashi nodded solemnly. He told Kakashi that the funeral was in two days.
The funeral was small; not many people came in to bid farewell to their great hero. Kakashi thought that perhaps they were still too angry…Arashi-sensei and the Third Hokage were there, of course. The Third flashed signs of sympathy towards Kakashi and told him that it was okay to cry, if he wanted to. Kakashi flatly refused.
Later that afternoon, Arashi saw Kakashi sitting alone against a tree nearby the burial site, arms crossed. “Kakashi?”
“No answer.”
“Kakashi, I’m very sorry about these last few months…I know it must have been awful for you.”
Kakashi narrowed his eyes.
“It must have been very painful. I can feel it too, but Sakumo--”
Kakashi quickly turned to face Arashi, his eyes filled with an emotional suffering. “SHUT UP! I never want you to mention my father to me ever again!” With that, Kakashi quickly stood up and dashed away from Arashi.
“K-Kakashi! Wait a moment!” Arashi called after him.
Kakashi ran into his house and slammed the door, only to have Arashi open it less than ten seconds later. Arashi found Kakashi on his bed, shuddering with the terrible memory, shame, and a bit of anger.
Arashi shook his head sympathetically at Kakashi and sat at the side of the bed. “I’m sure he didn’t want you to be unhappy, Kakash--”
Kakashi stared at Arashi with cold eyes. “If he was a true father and really loved me, he should have stayed with me and cared for me! He didn’t care!”
“Yes, he did care!” Arashi said quietly. “He wanted you to become a great ninja, like himself, and--”
“He broke the rules. He should have completed the mission first, before rescuing his comrades,” Kakashi stated, almost to himself.
Arashi closed his eyes and sighed. There was nothing that he could do; no amount of scolding or lecturing would change the boy’s mind. He had seen what had happened to his father, and would now try to prevent something like that from ever happening again, so that he could slowly ease the pain and erase the dark memories. Arashi stayed by Kakashi’s side for the remainder of the day, but said nothing more.

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A year passed. Kakashi by now was wearing a suit of clothing included a mask which allowed him to conceal his face in. Though Arashi never asked why, he did have a feeling of why Kakashi decided to wear a mask almost all the time: To hide from his past; to never again call him a brat and say that he is a disgrace as well because his father failed in a vital mission. This might have been a reason, but Arashi never knew for sure. It could have been something else. Kakashi himself had changed, as well. He hardly smiled now, and became cold with those who did not follow the regulations. Shortly, after the Third Hokage had finally assigned a team to Arashi and Kakashi, Arashi could see this in him when he would scold his fellow comrade, Obito, for coming late or for being a coward. He tried to resolve the boys in the most serious of fights, but could never change Kakashi’s mind himself. Arashi sometimes wondered how Sakumo would react with his son’s new personality.
Whatever happened, though, the smiling son of Konoha’s White Fang was gone, replaced by a serious, book-by-book young man. Fate had changed the young lad--for better or for worse?

(A year later after Kakashi Gaiden)

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Hatake Kakashi, age 14, stood in front of his father’s grave. His headband was overing his left eye now, because of his new Sharingan eye power. Moments, ago, he had visited the memorial stone in the training area, where his friend and comrade, Uchiha Obito, had his name carved. Kakashi took out a small note, wrapped by a string, and placed it next to his father’s marker. Even though he didn’t open it, he knew what it said:

Dear Father,
I know what you did what you had to do, and I understand,
Though it did cost you your respect, and ultimately your life.
I have regained the Hatake name, which I know you would be proud of if you were here, through hard work and a special friend. Is he with you in Heaven, Father? Have you seen Mother? Does she look like an angel? One day, I will see all of you.
Father, I feel if that you did not make that mistake…many bad things would have been prevented. Then again, many good things might have as well. You helped me gain Obito’s Sharingan, in way I cannot describe. Obito would have not made it clear what you meant by teamwork, if I had not been so serious about my ninja life and the missions. In a way, though you didn’t say anything, you helped me grow stronger, and I thank you, Obito, Rin, and Arashi with all my heart. And I will continue to pass down what you taught me. As new lessons occur, old lessons must also be remembered.

Love your son,
Hatake Kakashi

(PS-Say hi to Obito and Mother for me, please)

Kakashi headed home. The white chakra blade, which had broken in the battle Obito had been killed in and Kakashi’s Sharingan was gained, sat in corner, silent all the while. Kakashi stared at it for a while, and then thought that one day, if possible, he could have it fixed…
He then closed his eyes and remembered all the people that had made him stronger…
Ame…
Sakumo…
Arashi…
Obito…
Rin…
Behind his mask, he smiled, and five tears fell from his eye, each shining with love and respect for each of those special people that had taught him a great many things.


And that's it...again. :P

Hope you enjoyed it; 'cause I worked hard on it, and I had a great time thinking it out, too! ^_^

And also...

Here is the Oiroke no jutsu with ALL the translations! ENJOY! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-M9EEguB2U



Bye! ^_^


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Thursday, July 19, 2007

   QUIZ FRENZY!!! XD
Yeah, I was on a quiz frenzy today. ^_^

10 pages just isn't enough, you know? XD

Also, hot air balloons flew above our neighborhood this morning. It was really something; my dad took about 30 pictures. ^_^

And I had a weid dream last night: That the Akatsuki were after me. First snakes, now the Akatsuki; what's next? The Easter bunny? (don't say anything! -_-).

Anyways, after that, I started playing Ultimate Ninja 2 again. Since I finshed the story mode on Ultimate Road, I can go ahead and gain jutsu the characters will give me--I got one from Kabuto, one from Orochimaru, a couple from Tenten--and guess what? This'd be the only game Naruto can handle a varient of the Chidori! XD
I'm not kidding! Actually it's called Young Lightning, and it's weilded by ANBU Kakashi, but, hey, anyone can weild it now! XD

This game gets even better and more interesting every time I touch it. XD

But the Gedo Mark parts would have made great filler arcs. I hate fighting Kabuto, because he can heal himself all the time, but I love the parts that focuse on Kakashi, and then, it just gets bigger and bigger. In the end, it's really quite something. ^_^

And now, for some picies...



Ahhhh! So CUUUUUTE! :3

I seriously need to cosplay as either Rin or Kakashi (eye color doesn't matter, I guess. :P)



Go go Shikamaru! XD

Poor Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke. We sympathise you. :P

And now, episode 11 of Naruto Nippon! This is a 30-minute special, and so there are three parts. The very beginning is also a little different, because Shikamaru introduces into the show, NOT Naruto. :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLkKfQWQOtY



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyRSYbLs3Qo



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n0siV_lNA4



And that's it for today!

Please remember: If you have any questions, ideas, comments, and etc. about this anime-Christian project we're trying to work on, please go ahead and comment or PM me! Thank you and good night--or evening. Whichever! ^_^
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007

   Final level: COMPLETED! XD

Well, there's good news; I finished Ultimate Road on Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 2. And the good thing is that I can see the scenario flashbacks again, and do some of the battles again. ^_^

Ah...such a sweet story. :3
And Kakashi...well, I won't spoil for people who haven't finished.

And Kirby, I'll try playing as Kiba today, so I can show you what he does next time you come over. Let me tell you the graphics are much better than the first. And I'm glad people have a lot more dialouge. ^_^

And I finally unlocked all the characters, excpet Curse-marked Sasuke and Byakugan Hinata. I'll see what I can do to get Hinata...

Kogatana played against me as Itachi (I was ANBU Kakashi). I played pretty easily, but Kogatana beat me. Oh well, there's always time for revenge...I just need to practice more. ^_^

Even if the second part of Ultimate Road was made up just for the game, I enjoyed it just the same, and saw it as an amazing story that I'd love to play over and over again, and it actually touched me! :D

We also saw Transformers on Saturday, I forgot to add on the last post...and the critics were right, it is a great movie! ^_^

As is Ratatouille (if that's how you spell it! :P)

And now a few pics, to make up the space... XD



Niiiice Tenten picie! But why do many fan-artists make her hair blue instead of brown? Oo



Also a cute picie, with Neji. They sure do look like a sweet couple, don't they? ^_^



*Drools over picie* @_@

Yes, yes, I know, I'm Kakashi-obsessed. ^_^;
I hop it doesn't turn into a BAD thing though.
Still, this is a great pic! ^_^



Another great picie... *drools*

And of course, his father, Sakumo, whom we've briefly heard about but loved just the same, as tragic a tale as his is... ^_^

South Park style!



Not that I'm much of a South Park fan, but I thought these were cute just the same. ^_^

And now, Naruto Nippon, with monthly personality, Shikamaru! :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ky9WMJQRj0



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZv3tqcWtBo



Wow...Shoutarou-san plays pretty good! :D

Well, I guess that's it.

Oh, btw...I'm working on a project, and I'm not sure others or not would like to support this or not, but I'll at least give it a shot. This is reaching out to fellow Christians who are anime fans...if any of have heard of BlasphemyChallenge.com (please don't look it up, it's not worth it!). What they do is ask viewers to tape a video of themselves saying that they deny the Holy Spirit, which in the Bible is said to be the only unforgivable sin (whether or not they can repent later on once they know they were wrong in their lifetime before it's too late is beyond me). Anyway, after watching those Christian AMVs, I started thinking about supporting this, and creating anime-Christian connections? At least this way, we can make something that is only temporary into something useful for the Holy Spirit, and to show our love for Him. If you guys have any ideas or comments about this, you can either go ahead and comment it, or PM me. I'd love advice; I don't know how to do AMVs, only slideshows, and then I don't have a lot of music variety...

It doesn't even have to be AMVs, I asked Kirby if she could draw a couple of these kinds ('cause I suck. :P). And she doesn't have to do it right away; right, just take your time Kirby, I know you're busy!

In anyway possible...drawing, AMVs, stories...etc.

So, please help out!

Thank you and have a great day! ^_^


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Monday, July 16, 2007

Whoo...so much to tell...
Oh gee...

Allo, people! I came back from camp on Friday, but it's only now that I'm posting! XD

I think it's because I'm terribly lazy... :P

Anyways, first things first to talk about: Camp.

Camp was great, and by great, I mean AWESOME!

Personally, I'm not the outgoing type (I know that's a bit hard to see that here online, but if you really met me in real-life, I'm usually the quiet one who doesn't say much and usually tries to stay in the back...

Well, oh, how can I say this...? Basically, I was practically forced to be a little bit more outgoing that week; although I rarely interacted with the girls in my cabin unless they all of a sudden talked to me. What I mean to say is that I made several new friends...by accident. Most I don't even know that well! :P

Let's see...two people that I've made friends with. One was a 16-year old boy (and I regret not ever memorizing his name, though I told him mine...). That guy was great! :D
He has an account like Gaia online, although, like me, he rarely goes on it. He has a friend though who is very active --The Demon of...something. He told me that despite the username, she's actually very nice, and I'll try to take his word for it. ^_^

And I met his group of friends, too; they're all great! ^_^
I heard one of his friends suddenly talking about Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and I'm thinking: "I LOVE that movie!" :D

He even quoted some stuff from the movie... :P

They all go to another church and school than me, but I hope they'll come back next year, too! :D

The last time we all saw each other was last Wednesday, and we all took a picture together...and then we realized that the camera belonged to someone else!

Oops... XD

I wonder what the owner will saw when he sees the pictures...

And the other friend I made was an African American girl named Ebony. She's a junior in high school, and goes to my church, too. She's REALLY outgoing and a great dancer, and she forces me to dance with her and her group (I just can't seem to deny any request, can I?). Still, we talked, and she was amazed that I could sing along with the Numa Numa song (I kept on telling everyone that I was Romanian-American, and that the words were quite easy to memorize once you listen to it several times...)

Our group was the 'Ducks'...I don't know WHY, because, personally, the 'Ducks' sounds like a really sappy name to me. :P

Anyways, we had a great time in Recreation, where we compete against other churches, and after 14, we finally won another Spirit Stick for my church (you should have seen me; I didn’t have much spirit in our group!) XD

We had a radio along with us, and we always danced to two main songs, ‘The Soldier Dance’ and the ‘Numa Numa’ song. The Soldier Dance was our team’s reccuring theme, and I was eventually forced to join in the dance the first time it was played. Even so, I caught onto the moves rather quickly, and they fit the song very well! The moves are quite easy to master, and you’ll have fun doing the dance; it’s great! ^_^

I hope we do something like that again next year…

And then…there was Friends’ Night. Let me tell you, it was something BIG! O_O

It began on Wednesday night, where we all had to stay past until 1:00 AM to know who our ‘Friends’ or more appropriately ‘Dates’ were. I was scared to death by this, and I didn’t want to do it…at all.

Lucky for me a handsome blond boy, who’s a junior too in high school named Andrew. I thought that was weird, because my name…never mind. ^_^;

When I came back from the playground near our cabin the next day in the afternoon, all the girls were all dressed up and had make-up on. Everyone kept on telling me, “You’re not ready yet?” Then I told them I didn’t have a good dress, and that I didn’t know too much about Friends’ Night and whatever. That’s when the cabin girls took over. T_T

They put make-up on me (like I really had a choice to resist), and they gave me a rather cute brown and white dress with brown slippers, and they straightened my hair (I was happy with that, because I like my hair straight ^_^). When they were all done, everyone kept on gasping at me, and kept on saying, “OMG, YOU’RE SO BEAUTIFUL!” and “YOU’RE GORGEOUS!” and “I didn’t recognize you!”

In short, I looked like a model.

I was absolutely not used with all this strange attention, so I either blushed at all the comments, or tried to back away from all the stalkers. XD
Actually, I only had to do that once…

But Kakashi was there to protect me, and so I’m glad! ^_^

Then we went with our ‘dates’ to eat dinner (good thing, too, because I was starving to death!) and then the crowd began to cover me and the it happened again. One lady gasped at me, put her hand to her lips, and then tried to touch me--THAT’S when I started backing up in my chair!

Anywho, I kept my make-up on a bit so that my counselor could take a picture of me and email to my parents (I later showed them the day after I came home). Then later in the evening, I washed my face and took on my regular clothes. Let me tell you something, eye make-up is TERRIBLY hard to wash off! It took me 7 minutes to do that before I did anything else. T_T

No more eye make up for me! XD

My favorite part of the camp was the playground, because they had swings, and I LOVE swings! ^_^
I also walked every single day, and both my legs and arms would be sore by the end of the day. If I didn’t lose a little weight (skinny, though I am) I will be shocked!

I showed a picture of me like that to Kirby, Haru, and Uchiha Seraphim. You guys were shocked, too! XD

Still, I didn't exactly feel very different, even with a make-over...

It was sunny all week until Friday, and then the massive lightning storm came. Good thing no one got hurt, though, because I was scared for my family if they went out. ^_^

Also…drum roll please…I GOT ULTIMATE NINJA 2!!! FINALLY! And I must say, it is INDEED better than the first one! :D
The storyline is more accurate, you can play as more characters, there’s an RPG mode which I love, and it is VERY challenging for me…

I have to agree with fellow buyers and reviewers of the game: KABUTO’S INCREDIBLY HARD TO BEAT!!! T_T

Right now, I am saved at the part when you begin playing as Kakashi, although I’ve finished that part at least once. I have yet to complete the entire Ultimate Road, and I had to use cheat notes (yes, that’s how hard it is for me. I duck, don’t I? :P) Nevertheless, it’s an amazing game; there’s MUCH more dialouge, and you can walk around in RPG mode, which I love!^_^

And the storyline, like I said, is more accurate than the first game…and it was a little more emotional for me. O_O

I had NO idea what the Gedo mark was, although the name sounded familiar to me…I have no idea if it was made up for the game or not, but it was still a pretty intense part of the second part of the RPG, which takes directly after the Tsunade arc. I thought, “Wow…the second part of the RPG is even better than I expected!” When Orochimaru casted the Gedo Mark: Seal on Kakashi’s Sharingan, I felt a really intense moment. And then…I felt so sad for Kakashi…

And then Orochimaru said that Kakashi would learn to suffer (and the only video game I felt for truly was Kingdom Hearts II, but this was emotional for me too, actually! O_O)

Then all those moments with the momentary pain his left eye, and Tsunade telling him there was no cure…I just had to see these scenes over and over again.

Oh, gee…you just need to see the rest; in words is nothing!

So, I’m going to keep on playing until I can defeat Kabuto again, and then start a new save file for which I can start off as I am now. :3

I love playing as Kakashi…

Kirby, next time you come over, I’m going to make you endure watching the RPG storymode part. XD

Or at least part of it, anways. ^_^

And also, a dear little six-year old boy whom I posted about a couple of weeks ago died after a four-year battle with cancer. I hope we can attend his funeral at our church, and his parents are glad that his suffering is over. His parents want everyone to wear happy clothes instead of black, because a dear little angel has gone to meet his Maker, the Lord. He loved playing with LEGOs, as I do, and watching movies with his family. God bless you, little soldier, you’re now free forever of your suffering. ^_^

And I suppose that’s it for today. I’ll be posting the next episode of Naruto Nippon tomorrow, and it’s with Naruto and Shikamaru. Thank you for your patience, and I hope you have a great day! ^_^



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