15 Results and Mission

Laying down under a tree was a handsome young man with his black hair covering his face as he was sleeping, while quietly feeling the soft breeze of the wind. It had been a year since Ren had joined Team 2, and he had matured very much in this one year. Not only has his used to be childish face matured, but he had also become much stronger. Due to his sparring sessions with Asuma, he was now able to easily use his Chidori, and react in time if needed to.

As Ren was sleeping a beautiful silhouette walked next to him, she was around the same age and also had black hair and black eyes. Izumi had also grown stronger and her childish face had started to also mature, and most would describe her as a beauty if they saw her. Over the year, Asuma had been emphasizing the importance of chakra control to all three of his students. Izumi had shown the most progress and was also considered an expert compared to Ren and Zoro as they were far behind Izumi in chakra control.

Asuma thought she was just naturally talented in chakra control, but he didn't know she spent three times the effort in practicing her chakra control compared to Ren and Zoro. As a result, she was now able to use her Sharingan easily and perform high-level Genjutsu.

Izumi tucks part of her hair behind her ear as she nudged Ren, "Wake up, Asuma Sensei is calling for us"

Slowly opening his eyes, Ren slowly stands up as he yawns tiredly.

"I'm a bit tired, I've been training quite a lot recently."

As Ren and Izumi always saw each other during this past year, they had also grown much closer. But, not to the extent of lovers as Izumi was always embarrassed and backed out before she could mention anything.

...

Walking side by side Ren and Izumi called out to Asuma and Zoro.

"Ren, Izumi perfect timing. As I've seen all three of your development, I decided to accept a mission which involves us leaving the village for a short period of time. We will be escorts and protect a group of travelers from wild beasts. Because it's only a C-Ranked Mission, there shouldn't be any other ninja or bandits." Asuma started explaining.

"Yes! A real mission!" Zoro exclaimed excitedly. Spending time with Zoro for a year, Ren knew he was the type of goofy guy who always lightened up the mood and was friendly with everyone. He had also progressed very quickly as he mostly focused on Taijutsu because his body was too weak, and he also learned multiple wind ninjutsu.

"Everyone get your things ready, we set off in three days. For now, I will test Ren with one last sparring match before we leave." Saying so, he gets in fighting position.

Seeing Asuma take out his weapons, Ren takes out his Tantō, which had lots of dents into the sharp side of the blade. (it's a normal Tantō, Ren hasn't gotten a sword which could handle his chakra yet.) He then charges at Asuma, as they exchange blows with the sound of clashing of metal rings throughout the area. Blocking one of Asuma's slashes, Ren does a low kick, trying to knock Asuma off balance, but he quickly jumps back narrowly dodging the kick. Throwing shurikens at Ren, Asuma then forms a couple of hand signs "Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu" as multiple shurikens form, they catch Ren surprised.

But, as they hit he turns into a log as smoke appears. Suddenly, Asuma hears the sound of lightning behind him as he turns.

"Chidori!" Ren says, but Asuma quickly turned around and easily dodged the Chidori while bringing his chakra blade to Ren's throat.

"Looks like I'm still too weak to take you on Asuma Sensei."

"It's fine you're plenty strong for a Genin, when we get back from the mission I'll have you three take the Chunin exams."