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| - High standards was the word for the details surrounding Takumi's birth. As the inheritor of a legacy that included several noteworthy Jonin, a Hokage, as well as a Twelve Guardian Ninja, the stakes couldn't be higher. When his Kumo father and his Sarutobi mother welcomed him into the world, the stage was already set for the race to excellence. To say it started from birth was to hit the mark exactly. For his parents raised with the expectation that he would do great things like his forefathers and foremothers. As such, training with his parents began at the age of 4, a time when most toddlers are crawling, walking and exploring. In his case, it meant learning about the basics of ninjutsu, the fundamental properties of chakra, and how to use them in both a practical and combative manner. Ne
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| - High standards was the word for the details surrounding Takumi's birth. As the inheritor of a legacy that included several noteworthy Jonin, a Hokage, as well as a Twelve Guardian Ninja, the stakes couldn't be higher. When his Kumo father and his Sarutobi mother welcomed him into the world, the stage was already set for the race to excellence. To say it started from birth was to hit the mark exactly. For his parents raised with the expectation that he would do great things like his forefathers and foremothers. As such, training with his parents began at the age of 4, a time when most toddlers are crawling, walking and exploring. In his case, it meant learning about the basics of ninjutsu, the fundamental properties of chakra, and how to use them in both a practical and combative manner. Neither his extended family nor his parents knew if he had inherited the Sarutobi's natural prowess or his father's KG. Thus they were reduced to sitting and waiting as they watched Takumi absorb the information thrown at him like a sponge. He was true to his name, as he showed exceptional diligence and focus in his studies, or at least as much as a 4-5 year old could show with such things. Then the dreaded enrollment day came, as Jukuren, at the tender age of 5, was sent to the Academy. It was unknown how he would handle the curriculum, but his grandmother and cousin assured his parents that he had the ability to keep up with the older students. They needn't have worried. Takumi thrived, much to the chagrin and jealously of older students. Among his favorite topics in Konoha's Academy was ninjutsu, which he felt held endless promise for all sorts of tasks and situations. While other students gossiped and socialized, he spent his time divided between the library and studying with academy instructors. He knew the legacy that he had been handed, and felt that if he was going to do it any justice, he better study up. So off he went, starting first with elemental ninjutsu, an ability that was relatively prevalent among Konoha-nin and the shinobi world as a whole. While recognizing the limits placed on him by the academy and his age, he continued to store away knowledge, knowing that it could serve him well later. When it came time to take the genin exams, it did, as thanks to his intellectual prowess, he easily wiped away the competition and graduated first in his class at the age of 6, spending exactly one year in the Academy. His success and familial legacy served to further alienate him from his fellow classmates who graduated, as they believed he was being a try-hard, and acting as if he was better than them. However, Takumi had long stopped caring about what others thought, with his only goal coming in the form of matching his ancestor's prowess. When he was assigned to a genin team, he immediately stood out from his comrades as the prodigal one of the bunch, and immediately caught the attention of his jonin instructor. Thus he began one on one lessons with his sensei, as he continued to add on to his already sizable pile of ninjutsu knowledge. While having special attention is normally a recipe for disaster in genin teams, it served as a motivator for his two teammates. As a generally observant person, Takumi noted the level of effort that they put into their training and studies, and they began to earn his respect. Thus Takumi began a friendship with the two driven genin, as they formed rivalries and pushed each other to new levels. With effort and dedication, they became the top genin team in Konoha, showing a level of promise that could match the Sannin. As a collective unit, it was their goal to top that team in power and respect, and they were well on their way.
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