The Tale of a Shinobi

Team Seven remains seated as instructed. Logan sits proudly beside Naruto, his Leaf headband bright against his forehead, while Sakura and Sasuke remain across the aisle.

Naruto quietly drags a spare piece of chalk toward the entrance and balances it above the half-closed door, grinning at his handiwork.

Iruka watches from his desk, arms folded, his expression growing stern as the harmless scheme takes shape. The classroom door remains still.

Logan glances toward Iruka, then smiles uncertainly. His quiet warning reaches the others, while the chalk remains balanced above the half-closed door.

Naruto hesitates, then carefully retrieves the chalk. Iruka’s stern expression eases, and he gives Logan a brief approving nod from across the classroom.

The chalk returns to the supply ledge, leaving the doorway clear. Outside, measured footsteps approach, and Team Seven turns toward the entrance.

The classroom door slides open at last. Kakashi Hatake, a tall young adult man with silver hair, a dark mask over his lower face, and a green flak vest, steps inside with one visible eye calmly surveying the room.

His gaze moves from Sakura to Sasuke, then Naruto, before pausing on Logan. The extra headband catches his attention, and his visible eye narrows with mild surprise.

Kakashi Hatake studies Logan for another quiet moment, measuring the child’s posture and proud Leaf headband. Naruto sits forward eagerly, while Sakura and Sasuke wait for his judgment.

Team Seven gathers their belongings and files from the classroom. Kakashi waits in the corridor, one hand resting casually near his vest as the students follow.

They climb to the academy rooftop beneath a clear sky. Wind moves across the stone parapet while the four graduates arrange themselves before their new instructor.

Kakashi’s visible eye shifts among them, pausing briefly on Logan before returning to the group. His relaxed posture hides careful judgment of their different strengths.

The declaration carries across the rooftop on the wind. Logan’s voice cracks at the final words, leaving his throat sore, but every member of Team Seven has heard him clearly.

Kakashi Hatake’s visible eye narrows with renewed interest. He turns toward the parapet, silver hair lifting in the breeze, and gestures for the four students to stand together.

Logan steps across the rooftop and stands near Kakashi, joining the loose line before the stone parapet. The clear wind tugs at his clothes and bright headband.

Kakashi glances down at him, then surveys the four students together. Naruto shifts closer with open enthusiasm, while Sakura and Sasuke hold their places.

Sakura folds her arms, though her attention remains on Kakashi. Sasuke watches the group in silence, measuring the unusual formation without stepping away.

The wind passes over the rooftop again. Logan remains beside Kakashi and the others, ready for the next instruction beneath the open sky.

Kakashi Hatake turns toward the stairwell and descends from the rooftop. Team Seven follows briefly before separating below, each student carrying the weight of tomorrow’s unknown challenge.

Naruto hurries toward the village street, waving as he goes. Sakura and Sasuke depart in different directions, leaving Logan beneath the fading gold of evening.

Logan makes his way to the ramen shop, the village settling into dusk around him. Warm lamplight spills across the street, carrying the savory scent of broth and noodles.

Inside, an elderly man with a broad build and a white headscarf tends the steaming counter. He looks up as Logan approaches, his weathered face brightening in welcome.

Complete Kakashi’s team exercise