Grabbing the Bell, A Forgotten Test

"As you know, the official Chuunin exams are approaching." His tall stature towering her, crossed arm accompanying his loving voice. "I plan on registering you and two other students who are under Yamisama's tutelage. Together, you three will represent Yakigakure." Dan smirked, pulling out a large scroll. Hundreds of symbols raining down its length. Leading to a formal invitation from Amegakure. The Land that always cried. He remembered his sensei's words. Home to one of the worlds most feared organizations. Lord Inuzuka often carried missions between Konohagakure and Amegakure. So he held adept knowledge of their viewpoints towards foreigners. You could say, Kiba would lecture. That it comes only in second place to Kirigakure, on the list of troubled lands. But Dan felt not disgust for Amegakure. No. He felt sorrow. ''The fourth great Shinobi world left a huge wound on this earth. One that our children and their children have to fix, heh Sorry.'' Dan absolutely dreaded his father's joke. "Chosho, I want to test out your abilities. Make sure you are ready for this." His hand gently ruffled her clear sky hair.

"How so Lord Inuzuka?" Chosho looked up innocently. For all her life, Chosho's family only consisted of those who stood before her. Their bond forged though numerable situations where her siblings stood before a deadly attack. But her love went beyond her lords. Mokomoko-sama, Tsuyunoinochi, Murasame, even his great grandmother held a special place within her heart. They all stuck together. Protected Chosho. And she vowed to do the same. Still, her love does not hinder her from referring to both as her lords. Staying true to her firm belief that their power demanded such. Despite both Dan's and Konmei's protest, she could not change how she addressed them.

Why do you want to protect Lord Inuzuka and Lord Inukawa Fusehime once asked. She often conversed with Chosho. Adopting her initially into her clan. They grew fond of each other over time. Eventually allowing Chosho access to her treasure. Why do you want to protect those who lack your blood?

Because, Chosho replied. ''They protected me from myself when no one else did. They never turned their back on me, and My lords love me as if I've been there since birth.'' Tears silently rolled down her face. Her heart warming. Sensations she only felt around her lords. ''