Kaelen stood before his reflection in the mirror eyes determined to shine through the world darkness "i need to become a genin" he muttered "if i want to be the strongest i need more than mihawk i need a variety of skills to conquer .he reached for his bag and reached for his wooden katana he crafted and wrapped it in bandage. The sword hummed faintly radiating his chakra that's in it wasn't just a wood it was his reflection sharped into a blade forged from hard work. The morning air bit at his skin as he walked outside mist rolled in through the village like a intruder whoosh... cold",he whispered before weaving through basic hand signs. Body flicker jutsu," in an instant the world blurred like a empty night before clearing again like a clear sky. he was standing in front of the Konoha library. Inside the smell of old parchment and dust filled the air he breathed in. shelves shined high through the shadow provided by the sun . Kaelen moved quietly scanning the shelves labels until his eyes met the word sage technique carved into a wooden sign there. He entered the restricted section, his heart beat steady. Scroll lay stacked on the table old dusty like the history of this village.pulsing with knowledge of power one however took his attention the frog sage scroll the same path naruto taken he was also following that path. Kaelen sat down and began to read. for an hour, his eyes read through the words that spoke of natural energy balance stillness the basic foundation of sage mode he memorized, everything like a hawk reading his preys .he rolled up the scroll. Light and fragile he murmured wrapping it with bandage cloth so it won't tear by accident . He was about to leave when he was stopped when a voice came from behind. Stop right there" , an anbu appeared from the shadow locking gaze with him like a predator that found his prey where did you get that scroll and what type is it ?," Kaelen raised his hands calmly, you can investigate it . i have done nothing wrong nor do I have anything to hide,"the anbu unrolled the scroll and investigated it . Hmph just basic sage mode scroll you, may now leave, thanks", Kaelen said with a nod the anbu vanished into the shadows leaving nothing but a small gust of wind and leaves. He stepped into the night the scroll secure and safe , and flickered back home. Behind his small apartment was a narrow clearing—a space he had turned into his personal training ground it feels good to be home .Kaelen sat cross-legged in the dirt,in a meditative position he exhaled slowly, and unrolled the scroll again.
"To activate Sage Mode… one must be in perfect harmony with nature energy," he read softly. "Meaning… I'll need Mount Myoboku. He bit his thumb. "Summoning Jutsu!"
Poof!" Smoke exploded across the yard, and when it cleared, a giant toad with a scarred face and pipe in his mouth loomed before him. Who the he'll dared summon me the legendary warrior frog he boomed "A kid?"
Kaelen looked up fearlessly. "You must be the legendary toad warrior Gamabunta." The toad's eyes narrowed. "You've got guts, brat. Why'd you summon me?"
"I need to go to Mount Myoboku," Kaelen said. "To learn the great Sage Mode technique."
Gamabunta let out a booming laugh. "You think I'm a mount ? Earn it, kid."Kaelen stood, gripping his wooden sword. "Then let me prove I can make you take me.""Fine," the toad said, cracking his knuckles. "Don't cry when you lose to the strongest frog warrior,"
Kaelen's chakra flared. He infused his weapon, the blade humming with faint blue light.
Gamabunta blinked. "Not bad… that's solid chakra control. But let's see if you can use it properly in a battle ."
The ground shook as the giant toad stomped forward. Kaelen dashed in, faster than before, his movements sharp and precise like a graceful hawk." Sword Technique: Swift Mount Slash!"
The air cracked as Kaelen's blade drew an arc of wind against Gamabunta's leg ."Frog Slam!"
The toad countered, smashing the ground with enough force to send Kaelen flying away like a bird sent away by a predator . Dust exploded in every direction.
Kaelen rolled, panting, his clothes torn. "Not enough… I need to read the flow." like it's a book. He vanished in a blur. "Body Flicker! Jutsu "
Gamabunta turned—but Kaelen was already behind him.
"Sword Technique: Mirage Storm!"
Dozens of phantom strikes danced through the air, slicing trees and earth alike by two predator clashing for domination and territory .
Gamabunta growled, impressed. "He's faster than before—damn brat."Kaelen leapt high, blade glowing brighter. "Mountain Slash!"The sword struck down like a flash of mountain rocks graceful yet dangerous bringing down for judgment, grazing the toad's shoulder before Kaelen landed with a heavy thud. Both stood still—breathing hard, waiting.Then Gamabunta laughed. A deep, booming laugh that echoed across the training ground.
"You got me, kid. Didn't expect that from someone your age and size."
Kaelen wiped sweat from his brow. "So… you'll take me there?" no jokes. The toad smirked. "You earned it. Hold on tight."
Poof;. And in a swirl of smoke and wind , Kaelen vanished—his next destination: Mount Myoboku, the realm of sages.