Two weeks passed since that day Saito's daily training became more intense, he increased the weights and asked Yamato to teach him some Taijutsu. Yamato sent him to train with the people of another team that specializes in Taijutsu according to him their teacher is the best Taijutsu user in the whole village. There he met some unexpected people first a Huga descendant he was quite excited, he wanted to ask for his help to perfect his Medical chakra mode. But the guy was arrogant. He didn't even return the greeting. The other was Tenten that's where he learned that this was team 9. Apparently Tenten is a master at using ninja tools. And the last one and the most impressive is Rock lee that guy was so hipped about training that Tenten drop kicked him. After the introduction, he finally met their teacher. Maito Gai, he left quite the impression with his speeches about the power of youth. Saito found it quite amazing about how hipped this guy when he learned that Saito was interested in Taijutsu. Saito was not going to specialize in it but he wanted to reach a level where he can protect himself even if he can't use his chakra. During his morning training with them Gai taught him a lot of ways to handle Close Quarter Combat. Minimizing the damage received while dealing more damage to the enemy. Saito was also amazed at the antics of Gai and Lee. The first time he saw Gai he taught that Lee was a carbon copy of him. After discussing with Lee he learned that he can't use any type of Jutsu so it became his dream to become a ninja using only Taijutsu, this left quite the impression on him because Lee while born with a disability he still strives to reach the top using the only talent he have. Saito had a lot of spars with Lee at first he could barely see his attacks but as he kept training, he finally managed to last longer and react to Lee's attacks. His training finally reached its end his body grew stronger and he learned the strong fist style from Gai, while not fully mastered he can hold on his own against an expert Chunin in taijutsu while using Chakra Mode.
While training he still had to complete missions with his team they completed 3 other C rank missions. During that time he also met with Naruto a lot of times in Ichiraku. Naruto also told him about his latest mission wish was C rank at first but the rank was raised when a missing Nin attacked. The following events where quite shocking. Saito had to admit this guy really was this world's main character.
Saito also learned some new water jutsus and a new medical jutsu. His current arsenal of jutsus was more diverse.
Today Yamato gathered them around him.
Yamato: "I have an announcement. I have looked at your progress in training and during the missions and I deemed you fit to pass the Chunin exam next week."
The team was excited they were deemed capable enough by Yamato to pass the exam. They had to prepare for it.
Saito did grow stronger but knowing this world he knew that he should start preparing for any situation that may happen. Being cautious never hurts. He first started looking into former Chunin exams as well as some history about it. He was surprised to learn that this exam is used as a way to show of each villages strength to the others and size up there future power.
He knew that for the moment he can only work on his personal power and prepare tools for the exam. He no longer uses the weighted vest as he reached the limit of his physical growth for the moment and he will try to advance his Chakra control in order to perfect the Chakra mode and try changing the chakra scalpel.
After discussing with Yamato he learned that the best way for him to increase his control is to try water walking up a water fall then he directed him to a training ground with a waterfall in it.
Yamato: "This technique is a fusion between water walking and tree climbing but the amount of control needed is huge."
Saito nodded. Then he started to walk towards the water fall at first he managed to walk for a bit before he lost his footing and fell directly to the river below.
Yamato: "There are no shortcuts for this training. But I insure you that by the time you manage to do it your control over chakra will be at the level of a Jonin. After you finish this training I will teach you a way to use chakra to enhance some aspects of your body."
Saito: "Thank you sensei!"
He went back to his training. That day he can't even remember the number of times he fell. The scary thing is that he became accustomed to the freefalling feeling. By the end he no longer crushed in the river but adjusted his stance to lend on his legs. He could feel his control growing stronger. He managed to keep up his pace of chakra usage using solider pills.
Without becoming aware of it. Saito became a training junkie. He liked the feeling of growing stronger. He knew that he was far from being a genius, but he knew that hard work always pays off.
Saito: "Check Stats"
Name: Saito Nakamura
Age: 12
Fame: 180
R. Points: 24
Chakra: 1550 (Expert Genin level)
Physique: Advanced Chunin level
Chakra Control: Expert Chunin level
[Taijutsu]
-Basic CQC (Master)
-Advanced CQC (Master)
-Strong Fist (Advanced)
-Leaf Gale (Beginner)
-Leaf Whirlwind (Beginner)
[Shurikenjutsu]
-Shuriken Mastery (Master)
-Kunai Mastery (Master)
[Genjetsu]
-Dancing Shadows (Advanced)
[Techniques]
-Tree Climbing (Master)
-Water Walking (Master)
-Waterfall Climbing (Beginner)
[Ninjutsu]
-Body Replacement Technique (Master)
-Clone Technique (Master)
-Transformation Technique (Master)
-Rope escape Technique (Master)
-Body Flicker Technique (Master)
-Medical: Mystical Palm Technique (Master)
- Medical: Chakra Scalpel (Master)
-Medical: Chakra mode {Legs, Arms} (Beginner)
-Medical: Body Pathway Derangement (Beginner)
-Water Clone (Master)
-Water release: Rapid Thunder Whip Technique (Master)
-Water release: Rising Water Slicer (Advanced)
-Water release: Water Bullet Technique (Master)
[Ability]
-Medical Ninjutsu Enhancement (25% more potent)