It's been a few days since we've set up our house in the clearing. Inside the house, there's nothing change, even the cellar still in the good way. The rain has turned into a constant companion, a never-ending serenade that fills the air with its rhythmic patter. We've made some improvements to the area, creating a small garden and building a fences. Ame seems to have adjusted well, purring contentedly as she hunts for small game.
What garden can survive from the unstoppable onslaught of the rain?
"...."
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And for a few days, I've been thinking about how stupid I am. How about I despise the weak, but the reality is I'm still weak, not just my body but my inside too, my thoughts, my will.
Have some confidence! you douchebag!
"...."
I'm not thinking about something offensive with my abilities, the weakness is not my abilities, but me, I don't have the capacity to think about that.
Fortunately, I didn't labeled myself as a genius or even smart, if is, it's just a retard who wants to look like a genius.
Of course there's IQ and EQ, no one is perfect, but the point is, we want to improve ourselves, to become better than yesterday.
Not someone who stuck, by his own stupidity.
"...." I shaking my head and rubbed my temple.
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I found some ways to make my inventory has an offensive ability.
The Mark option have a new sub-option, that is Switch, I can switch the items that I marked with the other items, I've been trying it lately, I threw the kunai that I marked, when the kunai reach the point, I switched it with a boulder.
It's simple? Yeah, actually not, you see I've been trying to switch the items, while the items still moving, which is on mid-air, I'm not thinking this as a good as the first and simple trick that I explained.
But something unbelievable happened, the kunai that I threw when I switched it with the boulder, the boulder didn't stop by gravity at the middle of the throwing line, instead, it continued with the same velocity as the kunai and smashed the tree I was aiming at.
This was a new discovery, I can switch the items mid-air with the same velocity and trajectory as the original item.
"What if I can switch the Kunai with something more dangerous?" I mumble to myself.
A mountain? A planet? A Sun?
"...." My body shudder with that.
Well, it's not like the kunai itself is not dangerous.
Well, that is a grand way to attack, and there is a silent way to attack, with no big effects like smashing or explosion, it's just a silent way to kill if I want.
This trick has same principle with Ame in the empty box, when I said, I want to immobilize or incapacitate them, with large items that appear exactly at them. This trick using small and medium size items. When Ame brought back small mouse to play with and satisfied after she play with small mouse, I'm using it as a dummy to this trick. Well, the small mouse is likely dead.
And the result was satisfying, I'm targeting inside small mouse head, where the needle appear from my inventory. When I check it inside mouse head, there is it, the needle that stuck inside.
It's easy if the target not move, but if target is moving, I need to focus and targeting it precisely.
Of course if the movement is too fast that I can't even see it, it will be useless, most likely.
"...."
Putting aside my inventory, it's looks like, I just have a little bit chakra, it's like, Konan chakra is a campfire, and mine is a candle.
That's the reason, why to feel my chakra, I need to one hundred percent, no, two hundred percent of focus, to feel it.
How about my chakra control? I could say my chakra control is top-notch, at least for a beginner.
I'm even succeed in first attempt to walk on the tree and the water surfaces. The feeling was strange, it's like walking on the air, but not. I'm not floating, but I'm not falling either. It's like my feet sticking to the water.
But my observation haki, is still far from using it. It's different with Konan, she has talent to learn observation haki and even using it, to sense surrounding or to dodge every hit I aim at her. She said it's a bit tiring, but she can handle it. Me? I barely even feel anything.
And she is even a sensory type ninja.
Well, I have to admit, I'm a bit jealous, but it's fine, I have my own unique abilities, and I should focus on that.
But, it's also true that I need to improve my combat skills, even if my inventory power is a cheat. I also want to fight with taijutsu.
I'm still not confident with my combat skills, so I decided to train my body harder. We still not have a hand-to-hand combat, cause I don't want hurt Konan or even myself, we don't have a doctor here nor know medical ninjutsu.
I really want to learn medical ninjutsu, I thought as I observed Ame, who was now curled up on my thigh while I sit cross-legged.
Then, I continue to improve my sense of chakra.
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Several weeks have passed, and we still not to venture out to the village, I don't really care about that actually, and Konan don't mind with that, we have peaceful day, every day.
"...."
Actually I have an idea within my chakra, I plan to refine my body, muscle, blood and bone with chakra, but can it works? Or I have to use Yang energy to refine my body, not just chakra?
But the problem is, I don't know, how to feel or use Yang energy, so right now, I tried it with chakra. It's easy actually, when you can feel your chakra, just imagine it and move the chakra the way you want. Well, it's inside my body, so I can freely control of my chakra. When I said it easy, it's cause I fully sense my chakra now, it's very difficult task but I successfully manage it.
Chakra can be used to strengthen, but as far as I remember, it's not permanent. It's like Tsunade super strength, she using chakra to do it. Not just a mere physical, of course I could be wrong, cause it's a long time ago when I watched Anime Naruto, maybe I didn't remember it well.
But my point is, if I can strengthen my body permanently, and can reach at least Garp physique.
Damn, I can Bwahaha any ninja and give them my fist of love. What a great scene to see. Don't forget to eat their rice crackers and sipping their tea.
Bloody hell.
"...." I'm nodding my head.
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"So observation haki can be used on battle?" Konan asked, her curiosity piqued.
"It is, wanna try it? You have dodged all my hit when we practice." I smirked at her.
Konan nodded, her eyes focused on me, "Alright, let's go to the training room."
We move to the training room inside our house.
I put my Stance, my body leaned a bit forward, my eyes focus on her. She's put the same stance too, well, I taught her basic moves of karate, I have some basics with karate actually.
Our eyes met, "are you ready?", I asked her with a grin.
Konan nodded, her expression determined.
"Let's start!" I charging forward, throwing a punch with my right hand.
*Woosh*
She dodge it easily.
She then countered with a swift kick, which I managed to block with my left forearm.
*Bam*
The impact reverberating through my bones. I could feel the power behind her strike, and I knew that with observation haki, she could anticipate my every move.
The air around us was thick with tension as we danced in a silent ballet of combat, our movements a testament to our growing bond and trust.
The training was intense, pushing both of us to our limits.
Ame watched from the sidelines, her eyes wide with excitement as she mimicked our movements with her tiny paws.
Sweat trickled down our faces. Despite the fatigue, we pushed on, driven by the desire to become stronger, not just for ourselves, but for each other.
I took my distance, my chest heaving with exertion. "You can read my movements?" I asking her to ensure.
"Somewhat," she replied, her voice a little strained. "But it's getting better as we go on."
"Good," I said with a nod.
Then, I charging again, my fist aimed at her stomach.
She quickly dodge it, she's really fast, maybe too fast.
Or her reaction was too fast, I thought, as she barely dodged my fist.
Damn, it's frustrating me and make me proud too, she's really good, I need to train harder.
I threw the punch at her face this time, and she just dodge it too.
She countered with a fist that I barely blocked with my left hand.
*Bam*
The force sent a jolt up my arm. "But you're not just reading my movements," I said through gritted teeth. "You're predicting them."
Konan nodded, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
"It's the nature of the battle," i said, catching my breath. "The better you understand your opponent, the more you can anticipate their actions."
"But how can I improve?" she asked, her brow furrowed in concentration.
"Keep practicing," I assured her. "The more you use it, the stronger it'll get. Plus, you're already pretty amazing."
We continued to spar, pushing each other's boundaries and honing our skills. With simple each strike and block. I could feel the power behind her movements, the precision of her timing. And with each dodge and counter, she demonstrated the depth of her observation haki. It was a thrilling dance, one that made my heart race and my mind sharp.
I don't mind dancing with Madara if I've observation haki.
"It's the last round." I announced, wiping the sweat from my forehead with the back of my hand.
I taking deep breath and charge forward again, my fist aimed at her chest.
This time, she didn't dodge. Instead, she raised her palm, blocking my fist with her palm.
*Bam*
And using the momentum of my attack, her right hand aim at my face.
I've been expecting this, I quickly lean back and swipe my hand to block her hand.
But she's already anticipated my move. Her left hand shot out, trying to grab my wrist.
I'm pulling my hand back, lean forward and give her right left combo.
She tilted her body to dodge the first hit and using her left leg to sweep my right leg.
Forced me to halt the attack, and took a distance again.
Our eyes met, she fix her stances and ready to initiate the next move. She charging at me and trying to sweep my left leg.
I lifted my left leg, and lean forward to punch her with my right hand.
She dodge it by leaning back, I didn't stop there, I keep moving my right hand to spinning backfist.
She saw it, and she barely dodged it, I could see her hair brushing against my fist.
We were both soaked in sweat, our breaths coming in short gasps.
"Alright, let's take a break," I suggested, and she nodded in relief.
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We walked out of the training room, into the living area of our house. Ame was waiting for us, her tail swishing back and forth in anticipation of playtime.
"Let's rest." I said, collapsing onto the couch.
"Haruto, take a bath first, you're all sweaty," Konan said with a small smile, handing me a towel.
"Ah, yeah. Good idea," I replied, taking the towel and heading towards the bathroom.
The warm water was a welcome relief after the intense training session. I scrubbed away the sweat and grime.
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I stepped out of the bath, feeling refreshed and invigorated. Wrapped in a towel, I walked back to the living room, where the warmth of the fireplace greeted me.
I found Ame look up at me with her usual curiosity as I walked in. She jumped off the couch and ran towards me.
"Looks like you had fun," I said, picking up Ame and hug her close to me. She purred contently, her fur tickling my nose.
I couldn't help to tease her round belly with my finger, "Looks like someone had a bit too much meat." Ame swiped at my hand playfully.
Konan chuckled to it.
"You can use the bathroom," I told her. "I'll keep an eye on Ame."
Konan nodded gratefully and disappeared into the bathroom. I sat down on the couch, stroking Ame's fur. Her eyes were half-closed, enjoying the attention.
As I sat there, I couldn't help but think about the implications of our training battle, it's just simple punch, block and kick actually.
If she could dodge my attacks with just observation haki, what could she do in a real battle? The thought was both exhilarating and terrifying.
"So, what do you think about the village?" I asked her as she emerged from the bathroom, her hair damp and her skin glowing from the heat.
"It's still too risky," she said, her eyes never leaving mine. "We... should keep our distance for now."
"I don't want our home... to be disturbed," she added, her voice trailing off, "even if it's just the three of us." She murmured, her gaze softening as it fell on me and Ame.
I nodded solemnly.
"Well, if you're ready tell me anytime, okay?" I said to her, understanding her concern.
Konan nodded, "Thank you, Haruto."
"No problem," I said, placing Ame on the couch and walking over to the kitchen to start dinner.
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The sound of chopping vegetables filled the silence between us. We had managed to find a sort of routine in our secluded life. Training, exploring the area near our house, and maintaining the house took up most of our days, but the nights were for rest.
As the aroma of the cooking food filled the air, we couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. We had come a long way from the day we first met.
"What are we having tonight?" Konan asked, peeking over my shoulder.
"Stew and grilled fish," I replied, tossing the chopped vegetables into the pot. "It's easy to make and keeps us warm."
"Don't forget to thank Ame, cause she caught the fish," I said with a smirk.
Konan giggled, "Thank you, Ame."
Ame meowing proudly in response to our words, it's like she understand us, maybe she does, or maybe it's just my imagination.
We shared a laugh, the kind that comes from a place of comfort and familiarity.
As we sat down to eat, the warmth of the stew and the aroma of grilled fish filled the room. Rain pattered gently against the windows, creating a soothing melody that lulled us into a sense of peace. Our meal was simple, yet it's luxurious under these situations.
"This is delicious, Haruto," Konan said, her eyes lighting up with every bite.
"Thanks," I replied, feeling a sense of pride.
Ame looking at me and meowing again, as if she's agreeing with what Konan saying.
After we finish eating, we clean up the dishes and decided to spend the rest of the night enjoying our time.
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Konan as always playing with Ame, with her origami paper. Turning the simple sheets into complex shapes and figures that Ame would chase around the floor. It was a sight that never failed to bring a smile to my face.
As for me, i trying to open some scroll that i looted from the poor shinobis, it's just some battlefield information or report of their task, and there's a few scroll that have a seal on it, I trying to open it with infuse my chakra to it, but It doesn't work.
"...." Forget it, shaking my head.
There's money too, not much, just five thousand Ryo, well i don't know if it's a lot or not.
Can I copy these money? Maybe I can become billionaire, right?
"...."
These money have some code right? If I copy it, I have same money with the same code, it's still works?
"...."
After thinking about it, I didn't do it.
Because I don't lack money, with my abilities, I can sell the resources that I want to sell, or the resources that people in need.
"...." I'm nodding my head.
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Actually, I trying to find a scroll that contains a jutsu in it.
And found nothing, why the fanfic that I read, the MC will get some scrolls containing jutsu on it, when they're looted the enemy body.
Why that plot didn't happen to me? Do I need to fight enemies first? Cause when I looted these scrolls, it's not enemies that I defeated?
Like a drop item, perhaps?
The night passed peacefully, with the rain outside providing a soothing lullaby. In the quiet, our laughter and the rustling of pages and origami seemed to echo through the house.
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The next morning, we decided to venture a bit further from our house. The rain still there. We packed a small lunch and headed out, Ame eagerly leading the way.
We arrived at a clearing with a stream running through it. The water was crystal clear, and the sound of the gently flowing water was calming. We sat down by the stream's edge, enjoying the peacefulness of the moment.
I retrieve the empty kettle in my inventory and fill it with the fresh stream water.
Ame, sensing our peaceful feelings, went to play by the water's edge, her paws splashing gleefully.
"It's beautiful here," Konan said, her voice barely above a whisper.
I nodded in agreement, "It's like a hidden paradise."
As we sat, it was just the two of us and Ame, enjoying the simple things in life. We watched as Ame chased after her own reflection in the water, her curiosity never-ending.
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After that relaxing moment, we decided to go home. As we approached the house, my stomach growled, reminding me about priorities.
"Let's cook some rice," I said to Konan.
"And grilled fish," she added, a smile playing on her lips.
We walked back to the house, the comforting aroma of our meal guiding us like a homing beacon. Upon entering, I tossed the kettle to the side and began preparing the rice while Konan grill the fish. Ame sat by the fireplace, watching us with keen interest.
As we worked, I couldn't help but feel a sense of joy. Our life here was simple, but it was ours. We had each other.
The rice was cooking in the pot, the aroma filling the room, mingling with the smell of the grilling fish. It was a comforting scent, one that made me feel like I belonged here.
"What do you think of this place, Haruto?" Konan asked, flipping the fish on the makeshift grill.
"It's home," I replied, feeling a warmth in my chest that had nothing to do with the fire. "It's not much, but it's ours."
"And I think, it's a good place too. It's peaceful," I said, stirring the rice with a wooden spoon.
"Yeah," she agreed, placing the grilled fish on a plate.
As we sat down to eat, the warmth of the food and the fireplace filled the room, creating a cozy atmosphere.
"I never knew peace could be so... fulfilling," Konan said, her eyes on the flickering flames.
"Me neither," I replied, savoring the warm rice and the tender, smoky fish.
Our lives had become a cycle of training, exploration, and rest. Each day brought new challenges, but also moments of tranquility that we cherished.
We finished our meal, and the silence that followed was filled with the crackling of the fireplace. Ame was now curled up by my side, her belly full and her eyes drooping with contentment.
"Haruto, how about we visit the village tomorrow?" Konan suggested, breaking the comfortable silence. Her voice was tentative, as if gauging my reaction to the idea.
I looked at her, considering the proposal. We had been avoiding the village for a while now.
"Sure," I said.
The thought of interacting with other people filled me with a mix of excitement and worries. We had been isolated for so long that the idea of seeing other faces was both thrilling and daunting.
I want to say something about hoping that nothing dangerous would happen, but decided against it, I just don't want to face a dangerous plot.
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