Next day
Haruku can be seen wandering around his neighbourhood in search of his next target.
Haruku pov
"After assimilating the special features of the eagle, I have enhanced eyesight and strength."
Which should give me an advantage over the others.
However, even during ninja battles.
The most important factors are your reaction time and reflexes.
As most of the time, ninjas fight with weapons such as shuriken, sword
And how could we forget Ninjutsus?
which are too lethal
Even a momentary lapse in your reaction and reflex may result in your death.
Ninja battles are usually short and intense, as they constantly try to kill each other.
That is why for my next target.
I want to choose someone with both quick reflexes and reaction time.
And I know an animal that has an amazing reaction time and reflex.
That is why I am currently heading towards the perfect spot. I know where I will find it.
Haruku soon arrives in a less populated area.
Where he finds his target, a 'Cat' looking for food.
Cats are known for their flexibility and agile movements.
Their reaction time is astonishing 10-15 times that of an average human.
They are also sensitive to sound because they can hear better than humans.
That is why Haruku chose the cat as his next assimilation target.
Soon, that cat walks into a dark alley.
Haruku also moves to the alley with his trusted bag.
After confirming that the cat is inside.
Haruku opens his bag and takes out a bamboo pipe and the previous pouch, which contained shurikens.
This time, he does not bring any bait because cats also have a better sense of smell.
That is why he planned to shoot his prey directly.
After deciding to finish the cat
He brings one end of the bamboo pipe to his mouth and aims the other end at the cat.
This bamboo pipe is a blow gun with a dart inside that has been coated with highly sedatives.
As he was about to shoot.
The cat suddenly becomes alert.
Haruku also notices it and immediately
shoots the dart at the cat.
However, the cat reacts and dodges it at the last moment with insane reflexes.
The cat tries to hide, but there is no cover for it to hide in, and it cannot run away because the alley has a dead end.
"wow! What a reflex; now I am itching to get you."
Haruku stood at the entrance, holding shurikens, ready to attack the cat at any movement.
Haruku stood on one side, aiming to shoot, while the cat was ready to dodge.
"Fine, let me show you my powers."
Haruku throws 5 shurikens at the cat, one after the other.
Just as the first shuriken was about to hit the cat, it moved quickly and dodged it, but that was not the end because the second shuriken was on its way to hit him.
Even so, with inhuman flexibility, it rotates in its position and dodges it.
"is it really a normal cat" Haruku was surprised to see that the cat again dodges.
Still, the danger is not over; this time, the cat steps on the wall and does a backflip.
He dodges once more as the third shuriken hits the wall.
But now is in the most dangerous situation he is in.
"Now, show me how you are saving yourself." Haruku speaks in an excited tone.
While in midair, he cannot dodge the incoming shuriken.
After which he will be dead for sure
But it is at this moment that Haruku's jaw droops.
As the fourth shuriken is quickly moving towards him in fast speed and is just about to hit him
'The Cat' twists its body in midair with no support to move, and still dodges the fourth shuriken.
"what!?"
Haruku is stunned and unsure of how to react after losing to the cat once more.
And as his full focus is on the cat, he sees that the cat's mouth moves upward, which appears to be a smirk.
Seeing this, Haruku grits his teeth.
As the cat is about to land on the ground
The last shuriken flowing in the dark alley with a cold glint on its sharp edge arrives in front of the him like a messenger of death and hits him on the chest, immediately taking his life.
"Yes! Finally, it hits him.
Haruku has a clear satisfied smirk on his face as he finally gets his prey.
Following that, comes the assimilation process.
As Haruku places his right hand on the dead body of a cat, he mentally calls his system.
'Assimilation starts.'
After the entire process is completed
His entire body feels relaxed, and he begins to test the new changes in his body.
After that, he returns home.
At night
Woof,Woof, Woof...
Haruku is lying on his bed, planning his next target.
Woof,Woof,Woof....
"What happened to this dog? Why is he constantly barking?"
Woof,Woof,Woof...
He is clearly annoyed by this damn dog who never stops barking at night.
'Now that the cat has died, it should be the turn of the dog and this nuisance guy is perfect for that.'
He even finds his own thoughts funny.
'Well, let us sleep now, I am tired after a long day.'
Woof,Woof,Woof..
Haruku sleeps after that, but cannot have a peaceful night because of the barking and howling of the dogs.
After some day
There were no more barking sounds from the dog.
As the dog went missing the other day, everyone in the neighborhood is happy and have peaceful dreams.