Prodigy.

"Naruto?" Mikoto asked from behind him as Anko was seen standing behind Itachi who had just thrown up. He had taken his first life as well by snapping one of the bandit's necks. Anko patted his back gently as Itachi just stared down at the ground.

"I-I k-killed him. I-I didn't m-mean to, it just happened. My b-body reacted on i-its own." He said stuttering as Mikoto closed the distance between them and placed her hands on his shoulders.

'The first kill is always the hardest to take.' She thought as Naruto suddenly ran from her grasp and like Itachi had done moments ago, threw up behind a bush. As he did that Mikoto began collecting the bodies of the dead bandits and placed them in a pile. She then performed a few fire jutsu's and set the bodies on fire so that the bodies could be properly disposed of.

The ones that were still alive did not stay alive for long before Mikoto slashed their throats with her tanto and added them to the burning fire.

Afterward her gaze softened towards Naruto and her son. This was one of the reasons she wanted this C rank. The way to Iron Country was known for having a lot of bandit encampments and she wanted Naruto and Itachi to have their first kill. It was always tough for a genin to kill but killing was in the job description of being a shinobi.

She saw Anko was okay which she knew she was. Anko had already killed due to her past tutoring.

By having their first kill, they would not hesitate to do so again later on. Though she was thirteen when she had her first kill and the memory of the man she killed still appeared in her head from time to time, but Naruto and Itachi were strong, a lot stronger than others their age and she knew deep down that they could take it, handle it and rise above it.

"Come on." She said patting Naruto and Itachi's shoulders and rubbing them gently. "Let's get moving. We should cover as much ground as we can while we still have light." She said making the three genin nod.

Naruto and Itachi were a little slower than normal but that's because their first kills were on their minds and would be for a few more days.

Two Days Later

"The scroll we were sent to deliver Mifune-sama." Mikoto said as she, Naruto, Itachi, and Anko stood in a large office that was had numerous blades and samurai armors decorating around it. On one of the walls was three picture frames hanging up showing three men all dressed in samurai armor and all looking very powerful and intimidating.

"Thank you Uchiha-san." A man said from behind the desk as he took the scroll politely from her and began to read the contents of it.

Mifune was an elderly man so to speak, perhaps in his late forties, early fifties. He had long purplish hair that showed signs of graying along with bandages that wrapped around the top of his head along with a small moustache. He wore a simple navy blue kimono with black sandals.

Strapped to his side Naruto saw a katana with a black handle strapped to his side.

Beside him were two samurai wearing the traditional Iron country armor along with the helmets which Naruto had to admit looked a little strange.

After a few minutes of reading with an expressionless look on his face, Mifune nodded and gave them a small smile. "The terms in this scroll are agreeable. Allow me a few minutes to right up a reply scroll." He said as he brought out a blank scroll and some ink. He began to write as the team stood their silently as they waited.

After he finished he handed the new scroll back to Mikoto who bowed and thanked him. They were about to leave but Mifune stopped them.

"If I were you Uchiha-san, I would stay in town for a day or two. There is a strong blizzard that will be coming through the area tonight. Anyone who gets caught in it will most likely freeze to death." He said.

"I see. Thank you for the information and looking out for my team." Mikoto said bowing to him again to show her thanks.

As Naruto, Itachi and Anko began to leave the room Mifune used a few hand signals to send a silent message to Mikoto. The two boys had looked so emotionless and both had a tired and worn out look on their faces.

What is wrong with the two boys?

Mikoto sighed a little sadly and made a few hand signs in return.

First kill.

Mifune immediately had a look of understanding cross his face since it did explain everything. He nodded to her as they left and sat back in his chair while putting his sword in his lap. He noticed Naruto's blade in his right hand couldn't help but feel intrigued.

He knew that not many from the leaf practiced in Kenjutsu and it made him a little curious at how the he was progressing.

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