Of course, I've thought about capturing the observers, especially with the new tactics developed with the shadow clones' capabilities in mind, but I don't think they know anything, and it's possible to arouse suspicion. As long as they think I'm just a youngster on the rise to the big leagues, I can play on that, and I'm sure I'll be able to tweak my opponent's strength (if it really is Danzo).
In any case, I can't miss the chance to get new test subjects or bodies, and I can always run away. With such a trump card, I began to understand Toby's arrogance and self-confidence, as he was happy to make a fool of himself even in front of the strongest opponents.
***
- Tsume-chan wanted to see me," I informed the guard at the gate to the Inuzuka clan grounds.
- Tsume-sama warned us," the chunin bowed lightly without so much as an eyebrow, "Shall I show you out?
- No need, I know the way, if the head's house hasn't changed," I waved my hand negatively.
- The house is the same, come on in, Nara-san," he nodded, and his partner opened the gate.
Despite my initial desire to stay away from dog people after I'd had a bad experience with my future partner, I still had to go to Inuzuka's house-it wasn't very polite to ignore an invitation from the wife of the head of another clan, and even the mother of a teammate, so I knew how to get to the right house.
And even dressed up for the occasion in a luxurious dark blue haori with the clan emblem on the shoulder, getting rid of the goggles and mask. The tail of my hair was tied at the back of my head with silver thread, and a steel ball dangled from the tip. All in all, I looked my best, dignifying the interested looks of the women and jealous men on the way here. It was a good time to visit the nominal head of the clan. I don't like to use my looks to attract attention, but I can do it if I want to.
A little preoccupied with memories of past visits, I stopped watching my surroundings for a moment, letting my feet follow the familiar path, and almost paid for it by blinking out the danger on the horizon.
- Rafu, no! Stop!
A shout and a muffled growl from nearby allowed me to dodge a massive dog half my height and the size of a yearling calf. He missed and went for another run, but considering the possibility of dirtying my new clothes too great, and the use of chakra in foreign territory a mauveton, I pressed the dog KI, forcing him to instantly tuck his tail and backpedal.
- Is there a problem? - I asked him threateningly, staring intently into his eyes.
Unlike a normal person, I had a full understanding of the mental development of giant dogs and the ability to understand normal speech, so I was not going to take the attack as an animal whim.
- Rafu, shame on you!
A moment later, the owner of the dog came over and immediately grabbed the hair on his neck, not immediately realizing that her partner was no longer going to attack.
- Please forgive Rafu, he is very wary of strangers, and when he noticed a stranger in his territory, he immediately attacked," said a nondescript girl of about fourteen, bowing in panic. - Excuse me, excuse me!
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