The beginning (P, Xyxer and Suzaku)

Suzaku walked quietly back to his office. It had been quite an eventful day. He had recently gained new recruits for the revived seven swordmen, which would be coming along shortly.
He had also gained a new member for his anbu corps, one that seemed like he was capable of defending Suzaku no matter the situation. He had called him to his office earlier,
Hoping to test the boy and see if he was truly worthy of protecting him. It would be difficult though, as Suzaku still wasn't that strong and had still yet to master the bijuu. He somehow knew that this shinobi would be more then capable of beating Suzaku even when he was in his bijuu state. Regardless, Suzaku would try his best to fully test the abilities of Xyxer. Suzaku then finally approached the Mizukage's office, climbing the steps and waiting for the one known as Xyxer to appear.

It hadn't been long since the Mizukage was walking around the village speaking with everyone and speaking of reviving 'The Seven Swordsmen Of The Mist'. The very idea made him just like a kid in a candy store. Alas, he was not going to be one yet, but he was determined to become something closer to that than he already was. He was going to become an ANBU and he knew this, because he was going to put all of his heart into what was going to be his test. He was still unsure, but it was obvious that it would be a difficult one, because not just any shinobi from the streets can become an ANBU. He walked along the path that led towards the chambers of the Mizukage, but he took his time. He didn't want to rush this incredible experience. He wanted to take it all in so he was prepared for his test and not overwhelmed by how suddenly things had progressed for him. Nearing the Mizukage's Chambers, he saw a figure standing in the doorway. Walking still, when he got closer he realised that it was his Mizukage himself. Xyxer bent his body over and bowed towards the Mizukage before rising up from his bow; remaining silent so he could hear what was going to happen.

Suzaku waited patiently, time seemed to be stalling as he waited for Xyxer. Finally, he saw a form approach, and stood up. He watched as Xyxer bowed and bowed as well. This was going pretty well, he was already showing signs of loyalty and devotion. Finally, Suzaku might have a guard that doesn't complain 24/7 about how boring his job is, and how he wants to go home. And, he was happy this one wasn't afraid of the Mizukage like the other guards were. This must've been from the previous Mizukage, who had killed for the fun of it. This would change though, Kirigakure would loose it's reputation of being full of corrupt, evil people. And Xyxer would be one of the people to help bring this plan to fruition. Dismissing his thoughts, Suzaku turned too Xyxer and spoke.

"Hi! Welcome to my office! We'll be heading around back so we don't destroy anything. Follow me!"

Suzaku then smiled as he ran to the field, getting there in seconds as he waited for Xyxer to follow. This was going to be interesting....... Once Xyxer appeared, Suzaku would once again speak

"Welcome again! Here is a field set up by a previous Mizukage for training. Today, I will be using it to test you. But, to make it fair, I'll be using my bijuu cloak! Come at me when you're ready."

Suzaku then smiled as his skin started to slightly peel, being replaced by crimson-blood like- chakra that seemed to form a layer over his skin. A single tail appeared behind him as he let out a roar, knocking back some small trees.

New stats:

Health: 47
Chakra: 54
Stamina: 33
Speed: 47
Strength: 47

Xyxer smiled a little as he saw his Mizukage return the bow, but it surprised Xyxer a little. He wasn't expecting him to be respectful to people who had not yet earned their place, but he knew this could be a good sign. Listening to Suzaku, he kept his smile so he didn't look ignorant, taking in what was being said. Suzaku seemed happy and energetic which was rare for a Kage; any kage. It didn't quite seem like anything too serious has happened that would make the Mizukage worried, but this was also a good sign. It meant he would be able to prevent such things from ever happening. Watching the Mizukage run towards the field, he followed behind obediently, taking only a second longer.

Listening at how this was where the spar would happen, he looked around himself for a moment to see how vast it was and if he thought it'd be able to handle his techniques, and he deemed it fit to do so. But he also heard that he'd be fighting his Mizukage in his bijuu cloak, which was a rather frightening concept for someone who'd never even seen a Bijuu or what one could do. He'd only heard the fabled tales of the Kyuubi that had nearly destroyed Konoha, so he knew this would be a frightful experience, but he didn't let his fear show on his face. Instead, his expression remained calm and appraising.

He watched as crimson chakra covered the body of his Mizukage and seemed to make him look like an untamed beast. Gulping a little it was hard for him to conceal his fear, a little of it able to be seen as he shivered briefly, but that could have also been justified by the roar that the beast have gave off. Usually, he would test his opponents by using taijutsu to find out their weaknesses and strengths, but he knew this would be a very bad idea in a situation like this. Instead, Xyxer slammed his hands together to form multiple hand seals before he expelled a large amount of water from his mouth, blowing it down into the ground in the form of a water fall collapsing in on itself. The wave rose high before it began to slowly fall down, engulfing the training ground to form it into a small sea. As he did this, Xyxer rode the wave with his Heavens Sorrow Ninjato unsheathed and began to near his opponent at a rapid speed due to the torrent of water that was carrying him. His ninjato was held straight out for a stabbing motion if he got close enough and if his opponent hadn't got crushed by the wave.

Spoiler:

Suzaku watched carefully as Xyxer preformed his technique. So he was a water release user? Not surprising as they were in Kirigakure, but he seemed to be very proficient in the water style arts. This wasn’t good….. Suzaku jumped down into the water as it flowed, avoiding the giant waves that occurred moments after. This was going to be hard…… As he only had so long under here before he needed air. He then finally got it. Suzaku gathered his chakra and spat 6 balls of coral to the corners and around Xyxer. He then preformed one handseal and they suddenly grew to a pillar like size with spikes and jagged edges springing out of them, Suzaku then jumped up out of the water, forming a black sphere of condensed chakra in front of him that shoots out in a giant beam of purple chakra at Xyxer, creating a giant crater where it hits, causing the water to drain into the hole. Suzaku then falls back down into the water and uses the water walking technique to stay afloat as the water slowly drains. Suzaku smiles as he stands there, waiting for his opponent to strike back. He was a tough one…… Suzaku knew he wouldn’t go down so easily…… Suddenly, a voice sounded in his head and Suzaku watches as he appears in a place that appears to be a large ocean with the Sanbi trapped in a giant bubble.

“You are an idiot….. Firing a bijuu bomb right in the field! You’ll have guards and shinobi gathering here in no time!”
“Don’t worry…. It’s all under control. I told them all about what I am doing, they know what’s happening.”
“Ugh……. Why did I have to be stuck with you…..”

Suzaku then snapped back to reality, seeing that only a few moments had passed since he entered his sub-concious. The Sanbi didn't seem to like Suzaku as much as it used to......

It was all happening quickly but Xyxer was just about able to keep up with what was happening. His initial plan had not worked which was a good sign, it meant that his opponent wouldn't waste time in his attacks and this was enough information for Xyxer to slowly formulate his battle plan. 6 giant corals had landed around him and had formed into giant jagged pillars and a chakra ball was being charged to hit him, so he knew it could get messy. Forming a single hand sign, his body disappeared almost instantly and appeared behind Suzaku, doing it just in time as to avoid the giant bijuu bomb that would have definitely destroyed all traces of his body. He still didn't have everything he needed to know to formulate his plan so he went for another approach as the water was slowly getting drained into the crater.

His hands formed into a hand seal once more as a clone of him rose beside him, made completely out of water but this wouldn't be obvious. Both of their ninjatos out, they went in a dash either side of Suzaku and tried to slash the body's abdomen area.

Spoiler:

Suzaku watched with interest as the water slowly disappeared. He had gained an advantage….. But he knew this wouldn’t help him. Something didn’t seem right…… Suzaku then sensed another presence behind him. He had avoided it…… This wasn’t good…… Suzaku had used up a lot of chakra with that attack and was almost out of options…. Almost. He quickly preformed a few handseals as water erupted from his hands, creating another wave of water that would likely knock back the things around him, Suzaku then turns around puts both his hands down to the ground, causing one giant claw to erupt from the ground and smash down on the field in front of him, making sure not to hit the Mizukage building. This was surely a tough match…. Suzaku was surprised at the skill of this shinobi. He was merely……. What, a chuunin? Yet he was able to give even the Mizukage a hard time. He was surely capable of being one Suzaku’s guards, and a seven swordsmen of the mist. This Suzaku was sure about…… But, just to be sure he could handle him, Suzaku wanted to test him further. So, he closes his eyes and enters his sub-concious, finding the Sanbi.
“Hello….”
“You again..”
“Look, all I want is some extra chakra to see if this kid and beat me even in my bijuu state.”
“As if! It’s bad enough that I have to sit in here while you waste my chakra! Though…. We might be able to work out a deal. If you let me take control for a few minutes I could give you some more of my chakra….”
Suzaku thought for a moment, This was crazy, but it needed to be done.
“Fine…… I agree.”
Isobu suddenly fills the room with laughter as Suzaku feels him take control, becoming unable to control his body. The Sanbi makes Suzaku rush at Xyxer, a second tail growing next to the first one. Isobu launches his tail at the clone and stops as he launches his arm at Xyxer, aiming to grab him. If he grabs him, Isobu would smash him into the ground, pick him up, and then throw him down. Suzaku would then finally take control once more, not knowing what Isobu had done.

(1,114 words. Second tail of the bijuu cloak gained)

Techniques used:

Water basin technique

Something weird had just happened. Despite having got rid of the water that Xyxer had created, his opponent had decided to make another bout of water? This caught Xyxer and his clone off guard and they were almost engulfed by the wave but they acted quickly and enabled chakra in their feet, allowing them to walk on the water. But that was the least of their problems when they saw a giant claw coming from out of nowhere. Xyxer and his clone stayed close together so that the clone didn't become useless and managed to get away from the claw just in time, skidding along the surface of the water. However, after what seemed like a few seconds of their recovery, something else was coming at them. The tail of the beast was heading for his clone and the arm was coming straight at him! Cursing a little under his breath as he formed a single hand seal, his clone doing the exact same. As this happened they appeared not too far away but they were standing on the water that had sunk into the crater, gazing intently at their foe.

After a few seconds they both done hand signs to make it almost impossible for Suzaku to know which one of them was the real Xyxer; their hands forming seals in rapid succession. Passing through a large amount of hand seals the water beneath the two began to stir and a giant dragon head poked out from the space in between them. Rising up in a column before it's faintly amber-coloured eyes locked onto the Jinchuriki's. Diving headfirst at the monster, if this attack failed, Xyxer would use Water Release: Water-Heaven's Convergence to make the dragon explode into hundreds of tiny dragons that would then attack all at random directions. After this had happened Xyxer would try to subdue them by running towards one side of Suzaku and his clone running towards the other, trying to distract them if they had already managed to somehow avoid both of the attacks. Once near him, the clone would stay behind him and silently make hand seals before attempting to use Water Prison on the beast.

Spoiler:

Suzaku watched as Xyxer quickly dodged his attacks, in awe at his power. He was truly a worthy one...... Seconds later, Suzaku noticed the dragon flying towards him and acted quickly, firing another small tailed beast bomb, creating a slight steam. He then got on one knee and deactivated his bijuu cloak, standing only seconds later and approaching Xyxer. He had proven his worth, and was ready to become Suzaku's personal guard and a member of the seven swordsmen of the mist. Suzaku smiled when he reached Xyxer, putting his hand out for a handshake.

"Congratulations! You passed! I welcome you to the anbu divisions and the seven swordsmen of the mist!"

As he noticed his Mizukage destroy his water dragon with a mini bijuu bomband deactviate his bijuu cloak, he knew that the spar was over so he stopped his attack and instead just started walking towards him to meet him half way; his clone dropping down into the ground in the form of a puddle of water. Exchanging the boy's smile for one of his own, he took Suzaku's hand into his own and shook it loosely before he retracted his hand back to his side. Hearing what Suzaku said next was the cherry on top however; He was now a member of the ANBU divisions and a member of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist. At the tender age of 12 he had achieved what he wanted since he was able to think. He was going to have to think of more goals to strive to. Goals that were even more strenuous to achieve. Saying nothing, he just nodded once to his Mizukage before he walked back into the village, aiming to prepare for his life as an ANBU. As he walked away from the Mizukage and towards the village he looked around at the damage that had happened just because of their little spar, a small smirk on his face. It was a good start, but it wouldn't be enough for him. He needed to have his name cemented into the foundation of Kirigakure; and just being a Seven Swordsman wouldn't do that. He'd have to stick out and do something that made people remember him; make people remember the name Xyxer, and the clan Gyojin. He wasn't sure on how to go about this but he had a few ideas already, it was just a matter of weeding out the weak ones so he could think of a plan to accommodate the one he decided to stick with. He glanced back at the Mizukage for a few seconds before he looked in front of him; he knew the fortune of Kirigakure was going to change. He didn't know whether for better or for worse; but he was determined to help the Mizukage in whatever he planned to do. Sighing a little as he left the area.

[1600 words]
[ANBU Rank]
[+8 Speed]

[EXIT]