Chapter 7
One hour later....
My training was successful. There were a few times where I lost focus and had some close calls, but I managed to pull it together. I looked at the status of the quest as the remaining seconds ticked away.
Quest-Training-Breathing Exercise
Dodge 100 times while controlling breathing. [200/100]
Attack 300 times while controlling breathing. [1250/300]
Defeat 20 monsters [25/20]
Rewards- N/A.
Ding! You have completed training quest! Gained 100 experience!
Temporary skill, Shinobi Breathing technique has become a permanent skill.
Nice! I would be sad if I lost it now.
That was like the hardest thing I had ever done. Grant you I can't remember anything so...
Character Status! (I gained a level!)
XP-[1428/2430]-Level 4
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Character name:Fox Mccloud
class: Ninja
Hp:25. Mp: 16
Stats:
Str: 19 || Dex:21 || Int:16 || Con:14 ||
Wis: 15 || Cha: 14 || Luck: 8 ||
Abilities:Strong Thrust[4]|| Strong Slash[4] || Backstab[2] ||
Skills: One handed sword[lvl 4]|| light armor[2] || Dagger[1]|| Shinobi Breathing technique [3]
Spells: Telekinesis[4]
Stat points-15
Skill points- 3
Many of my skills had increased in level, which made them much more effective. I had leveled up and increased a few stat points through the training. My bodies reaction time still felt slow to me, so I decided to put all of my stat points into dexterity.
Ding!
Dexterity increased by 15! [36]
I saw that the Breathing technique was at level three from my continuous use. It seemed to be the obvious choice for the use of my stat points.
Ding!
Shinobi Breathing technique is now level 6 [6/10]-80% increase to Perception, 80% increase to mana regeneration , requires focus
With this skill active, I felt very....powerful. It felt a little broken.
When you start thinking your strong, something comes along to knock you on your face.
"Well done", MashaMura said from right behind me.
I about jumped out of my skin. How did he get there and I not sense him?
He laughed as I turned around to face him. "One can choose to hide there presence as well. You have exceeded my expectations"
I didn't know what to think about his praise.
"Thank you.." I said, hesitantly.
"The power of the ninja can make you feel strong. You must not let it make you overconfident."
He was a good teacher. He had basically read my mind.
I bowed my head and said, "Yes, Sensei."
MashaMura had a large pack with him. " I have gathered the supplies, but I have a problem. Though I may wish to get to my kingdom as soon as possible, I cannot leave these people." He said, stoically.
"What happened? " I prodded.
"There was an attack. The shadow clan has taken members of the village. They are using them to extort the people. I must save them. "
Ding!
You have a new quest[Save Villagers]
Do you accept?
Well, what else am I going to do?
Ding!
You have accepted the quest[Save Villagers]- Help MashaMura save the villagers from the shadow clan.
"I will come with you, Sensei." I said to the ninja.
He nodded, "I am glad you will be with me. This will be difficult for us with our current strength, but not impossible. Now before we begin, you must feed your sword or it will take. "
Oh snap the sword..
I thought it would automatically take the experience out..
A window popped up displaying the status of the sword.
[Starving]
[Xp gained 1000] Must deposit minimum of 100 experience. [1 minute remaining before 'forced removal']
Forced removal will take 50% experience. Applies status debuff.
What was that? Forced removal....
50%! Thankfully, I still have time.
I'll add 200 experience... Maybe it will buy me more time in the future...
Ding!
200 experience removed.
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Ding!
Corrupted Shinobi sword has leveled up! [2] [200/600xp] [Damage-20-25]
Abilities[locked]
"Thank you sensei. " , I said, truly grateful. "I won't let it get that close again."
MashaMura nodded his approval, "We have no time to waste. I will teach you new abilities while we travel."
Ding!
You have started a new training quest!
Training Quest- Grants temporary skills [Track] and [Quick Steps]
Time Limit-[Two Hours]
[Track]-Must follow MashaMura's directions to track enemy to their hideout while maintaining breathing technique. Requires one Mana per second to maintain.
[Quick Steps]-Must follow MashaMura's directions to use the ninja technique quick steps while maintaining breathing technique. -increases movement speed by 150%
-requires one mana per second to maintain.
I was tired after the training, but it seemed there was no time to rest.
I steeled myself and focused on my breathing as listened to MashaMura's instructions.
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Two grueling hours later ...
Ding!
You have discovered the secret lair of the shadow clan!