The sun was shining brightly on the village of konohagakure, the birds chirping loudly and happily as the people of the village prepared to start their day. One of such people was a boy who looked no older than eight years old which was the age needed to start the academy. The boy was training in the backyard of the home that looked ready to fall and crumble down at any second but yet was still holding firm and would most likely continue to for many years. The boy's name was Ryota Benimaru, he has soft but very distinguishable features. Bright yellow eyes that could light up a room with bright blond hair to accompany them. He trained seriously, throwing series of punches and kicks into the husk of a tree trying to do as much damage as possible until he eventually collapsed onto the ground, sweating and panting hard
Benimaru: Not enough, I have to get stronger he muttered under his breath as he struggled to stand I need to get stronger so I'll never be in a situation like that again he clenched his fist and stood up, before starting his exercise all over again
But what situation was he talking about? Let us find out
Flashback to two years ago
It was two years ago from present time, Benimaru and his group of friends were running around the village with jovial smiles on their faces without a care in the world one of them spoke
Friend 1: Let's play hide and seek he smiled and pointed at Benimaru you seek while the rest of us hide, ok? He asked to which Benimaru nodded with a smile
Benimaru: Okhe said, in which the others simply responded by scattering into multiple directions leaving Benimaru alone to find them
Benimaru: I wonder where they could be. He mused aloud as he began walking trying to find them, till he eventually found himself surrounded in a thick forest how did I end up here he asked himself confused what was he way back again he scratched his head sheepishly, beginning to get scared
While Benimaru was still trying to figure out how to escape the forest, he heard a loud growl and here it was, an eight foot tall bear which was looking at him like he was a piece of meat to be consumed. At this point Benimaru was at the peak of his fear, whimpering as the bear came closer and closer until...two black haired boys appeared, each wearing the standard Konoha ninja attire. The first boy took out a kunai from his pouch and spoke
First boy: Finally get to test this he said swinging he kunai at the bears weak spots, slashing at its neck, leg and torso making blood gush out of its body and killing it that takes care out of that he said, putting his kunai back in his bag as both of the boys disappeared
After a few hours Benimaru managed to get home, still slightly scarred from the near death experience he just had
LOCATION: Hokage Office
TIME: Same day, Night time
The current Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi sat at his desk leisurely smoking his pipe as two individuals appeared in his office in a flash as he welcomed them with a smile, a grandfatherly aura to him
Hiruzen: Shisui, Itachi he welcomed them I assume he mission was a success he smiled at them
Shisui: Yes Hokage-sama he said, reverence clear in his voice the mission was indeed a success he confirmed Hokage-sama, although I realize that it is none of my business, may I please inquire the point of this mission he asked to lead a civilian child into the forest, then protect him from a measly bear? It just seems so unorthodox he said confused, although Itachi had not said anything, he too was thinking the same I am sorry if this goes past my boundary as a shinobi Hokage-sama he said apologetically as he knelt down and bowed his head
Hiruzen: No need for such Shisui-kun he said dismissively as he waved his hand to them please, stand
Shisui: Thank you Hokage-sama
Hiruzen: Now, as for the reason for this mission he took another whiff of his pipe before standing up and looking out the window was to awaken young Benimaru-kun's Kekkei genkai he said calmly as Shisui's eyes widened while Itachi was simply confused
Itachi: Kekkei genkai? I thought he was just a civilian Itachi voiced his thought to which Hiruzen simply looked to Shisui
Hiruzen: Have u figured something out? Shisui-kun he asked with a smile
Shisui: I once read somewhere, about the Ryota clan. A clan so powerful and feared, almost as much as the Uchiha clan. They had a Kekkei genkai, The Perfect copy. The ability to perfectly replicate any taijutsu, ninjutsu or even genjutsu in the world he said to both Hiruzen and Itachi when I first heard his surname it didn't click with me but now it does Hokage-same, is Benimaru a member of the Ryota clan he asked Hiruzen who simply puffed a bit of his pipe in response
Hiruzen: You are correct, Shisui-kun, Benimaru is indeed a member of the Ryota clan he said smiling which just brought confusion for Itachi
Itachi: If that true then what was the point of this mission he asked yes there are some kekkei genkai activated by intense emotion like the sharingan he clarified but was there really a reason to put a child in such danger he asked concerned
Hiruzen: The danger itself isn't what awakens perfect copy he explained it's the seeing of movements so amazing that it makes one, especially a child want to attempt them, simply put its curiosity he smirk in fact id imagine that young Benimaru-kun is about to use Perfect copy, right about now he revealed
LOCATION: Benimaru's home
TIME: Right about now
True to Hiruzen's words, Benimaru was unable to sleep, rustling and moving in his bed in anticipation. His body felt excited and he couldn't explain why
Benimaru—why do I feel this way
He felt a rush of energy and he got off his bed before running into the backyard and moving on pure instinct he grabbed a stick, he envisioned that boy's movements, he perfectly replicated them, from each swing to his footwork to body movements he perfectly replicated them all. When he was done he collapsed on the floor, panting and sweating hard from exhaustion
Benimaru—Did I just copy him?
This my friends was the beginning of a legend