Turn out Yumiko was wrong, the plot has already begin not too long ago
How did she know? Well, the Hokage Rock was painted ridiculously, and the culprit was none other than Uzumaki Naruto.
She somewhat felt unnerved. It had been months since her last meeting with Kakashi and Genma. Since then, she didn't meet them at all, as if they took her words seriously and grant her the space she needed.
Nevertheless, she started her journey of strength improvement. She devoted her time with training and of course eating Mochi with green tea.
Anyway, the plot went without her interference. At first she wanted to save the mist duo but decided against it again. She had to step on her heart and she did feel guilty for not saving them
It didn't take her long before getting over them. This world was no joke, and those two were not saints of some sort.
She didn't meet team seven yet, but she plan to meet them soon, before the chunin exams. It was for the sake of her entertainment.
Countless scenarios went through her mind and none of them failed to make her smirk or smile with anticipation
She waited for one month and decided it was time to meet them
She made it to training ground seven and went directly to the memorial rock were she found a silver haired male.
Kakashi was there looking at the rock thoughtfully. However, his eyes looked to the side after sensing a faint chakra
He wasn't able to pick out the person's smell which made his guard raise more.
Deciding to play oblivious, he went to his team who were waiting for him in the other side of the training ground for an hour or so.
With a nonchalant expression, he greeted them "Yo!"
"You are late again sensei!" It was Sakura and Naruto who screamed at him with clear irritation and annoyance. "Let me guess, you found a black cat in the short path so you had to take the long one" Said Naruto with narrowed eyes and gritted teeth
Chuckling, Kakashi shook his head before answering "No, I forgot to set my alarm."
"You said that excuse three days ago..." Sakura mumbled
"Anyway, today we will-" Many kunais headed towards him at an alarming speed, they all pierced him in the face and shoulder.
The three kids tensed at the sudden attack. Sasuke's eyes narrowed, scanning the trees for the slightest movement. Sakura's finger twitched near her weapon pouch. As for Naruto...
"Hey whats going on?" He asked while doing the multi shadow clone hand sign.
They were not worried about Kakashi because unlike in the waves mission, they now know how tricky and strong he is. They learned to not underestimate him
The said man replaced his body with a branch while he crouched on top a nearby tree hiding his presence.
He sensed a chakra field which quickly disappeared after finding his location.
Not a second after he felt their attacker building up their chakra for a jutsu
"Wind style: Sickle weasel technique!" Recognizing the voice, Kakashi narrowed his eyes before jumping in the air. He landed beside his team who were looking at him in confusion
Doing multiple hands sign in a dazzling speed, he created an earth wall to protect himself and his team.
His earth wall almost broke from how much deep scratches the wind jutsu made on it.
Yumiko didn't stop here, no. She appeared before him with a wide grin, engaging him in a Taijutsu fight.
'Her speed... It almost matchs mine!' Kakashi thought before smiling, the fight kept going on until he took hold of both her hands behind her back and pressed her head against the earth
"Maa, when you declared your plans for a hard training, I thought you would be stronger by now" Kakashi taunted her
"Oh sensei, you would be surprised" She grinned before exploding. Kakashi used substitution and replaced his body with a tree branch
Sakura eyes widen before mumbling
"H-how?" 'Her body suddenly exploded when Kakashi-sensei pinned her to the ground... Is this some kind of a jutsu?' She looked at the battle thoughtfully 'She is the same age as us, and yet she can keep up with sensei...' Sakura's lips were pressed in a thin line
Yumiko smirked at the Jōnin ahead of her before stating "Kakashi-sensei, did you become that old for a simple trick like that have you surprised?"
"Getting bold aren't we?" His one eye narrowed
She looked at him in disblief "Bold? No, This is a payback for our last battle!"
Getting out her Gunbai from a scroll, she readied herself for another ambush. Unfortunately, a certain brat cutted their fun-time.
"Wait! Sensei why are you fighting eachother? I don't understand" Naruto yelled
Kakashi turned towards him while taking a thinking position "That's right...I think that's enough Yumiko, maybe next time we shall fight in a more suitable place, I don't want my Genin to get hurt from your Ninjutsu"
Silence followed after his statement, it was clear he was mocking their abilities.
'She was able to take Kakashi head-on' Sasuke clenshed his fist while glaring at them 'How can I defeat him when I can't even-' His breath hitched before rethinking 'No, I need to train harder. I need to fight her so I can surpass her'
The silence was broke by Yumiko chuckles "If you say so"
Naruto kept opening and closing his month, speechless. After all, he didn't mean it that way!
"Well, it is nice seeing you after all this months. Unfortunately, me and my team has missions to do. So how about we catch up later?" Kakashi turned to her
Yumiko nodded quickly "Yes, then see you later-"
Seeing Yumiko rush, he quickly added
"Or you can do missions with us? It would be good for your file to have more missions after all. Also, it would be an excellent opportunity for my students to learn from their senior"
So he wasn't going to let her go huh? Well, he started this and Yumiko will make sure to make him suffer just like her.
Mustering a wide grin, Yumiko said cheerfully "It would be an honor to see the great copy ninja students, I bet they are strong. After all, you know a thousand jutsu, surely you made them learn five or more?" Her eyes glinted with mischief.
Kakashi didn't miss that
Another silence followed, this time it was broken by Naruto "A t-thousand jutsu? HEY! Kakashi-sensei you never told us that!"
"No way!" Sakura followed with disbelief
"Yes way!"
"Change of plans, Yumiko you are going to lead the team! I trust in your leading skills."
Looking at his students he quickly added "I am sorry guys, I remembered a serious matter, I will meet you tomorrow at eight in the morning. For now, Yumiko is the team leader, I don't need to explain any further"
'Am going to have a headache for the rest of the month. Luckly, the chunin exams are soon, they would have another thing to worry about other than wanting me to teach them jutsu' He thought in annoyance before glancing at Yumiko who had a shocked expression. Satisfied, Kakashi quickly disappeared from the training grounds
'Well, this will be a good opportunity to get to know the-'
"Fight me" Sasuke who remained silent in the entire interaction said cooly while staring intensely at Yumiko
'Nevermind, I forgot that I am dealing with team seven- they are literally a magnet problem' She scoffed at her hopeful thought
Looking at him unfazed, she reply "No, there won't be any sparing session. At least until we do four E-rank mission, four hour of my training and then you will all spare against me" She said sternly
"But that's boring!" Naruto complained after regaining his composure
"I didn't ask you!" She stuck out her tongue at him childishly
"W-wha-"
"Yumiko-sempai, what do you mean by your training?" Sakura asked her after pondering
Yumiko eyes glinted with unreadable emotion "I am glad you asked! If you finish your missions early, I will teach each one of you a jutsu!" She clapped her hands happily
"That's what I call a real motivation!" Naruto grinned in anticipation "I am ready whenever you are Yumiko-chan! Lead the way"
"That's the spirit Naruto!" She grinned with him, putting her arm around his shoulder.
Unfortunately, there is always a buzzkiller in the group... Or perhaps two?
"You can't teach each one of us a jutsu in the span of a day" Sasuke stated Sakura's thoughts
"Yeah, Sasuke-kun is right, it took us a week to learn tree climbing...Well it was mostly them since I've done it in a day but you get the point"
Yumiko turned to them casually, but since her arm was wrapped around Naruto's shoulder, he too was dragged around to face his two teammate
"Well, I never teached anyone a jutsu, but you can count on me. I will maintain my promise even if it took me a month to teach you the said jutsu, so stay assured guys"
Naruto admired her with sparkling eyes
'S-she is amazing!' A blush started to crep in his cheeks
"Now, we have a long day ahead of us!
Oh and Naruto" She turned to him
He flinshed at the sudden call of his name.
"Don't lose that flame! you will undoubtedly need it!"