With the experience made on how to fully activate and create seals, Kaitou was more hyped than ever to master Fūinjutsu. So as soon he was ready and was about to get the next scroll for the [Intermediate Sealing Arts], he heard a knock on the door and when he opened it, one of the servants was standing in front of him with a small stack of scrolls.
"Young master, your father asked me to bring you the next scrolls to further your studies, if you were so kind to let me know where you would like them, I will immediately bring them over," the servant said in an extremely respectful tone, as rumors of Kaitou's achievement have already spread and with this task, they were probably true.
"Ah, thank you I just wanted to get them myself, can you bring the scroll to my study. Though, why do you have so many scrolls with you, if you were tasked to bring me the next one?"
"But young master, all of these scrolls are the next material to study, they contain all the information and instructions needed to complete and understand the Intermediate Seals of the clan."
'How could there be such a difference in quantity between the Basic and the Intermediate Seals? Isn't that a bit to absurd? But I guess it makes sense, as the Basic seals really were only the basics, and it was also stated in the materials, that nearly all the seals use them as the foundation. So, while the higher ranked seals are all way more outstanding, they all originate from the Basic seals and were just branched so wide that the basics dwarf in comparison,' Kaitou thought, but showed no outer change in expression. "Okay, then can you bring them to my study, it is after all where I mostly study them."
"As you wish," answered the servant and after bowing slightly to show respect, quickly carried out the task, to bring the scrolls to the you master's study.
"*sigh* those will definitely take quite a bit more time than the Basic Seals, but where there is a will there is a way, or so. Whatever with the system it shouldn't pose much of a problem and I still got quite a bit of time, before anything drastic happens," with a sigh and slightly lesser motivation than before a Kaitou made his way to the kitchen to get some snacks to then start another cram session for the seals.
With the snacks at hand, just some fruits and beverages, he went to his study and started. Though, his training now also contained slight physical exercise and reading history books about the world and the clan. The exercises have to be behind closed doors, though, as he is still not allowed real exercises as his body is still too young, but with the [Gamers Body] there are no risks, that this training could have any negative impacts on him in the long run.
With this training regime ongoing the time began to go by faster again, and soon nearly half a year has passed since he started his study on Fūinjutsu, his progress was astonishing. It surprised even Kaitou how he was able to master the seals as easy as did, but nonetheless he was delighted. Over these months he was able to fully comprehend the Intermediate seals and even his Skill [Intermediate Sealing Arts] had already reached Lvl 10 and evolved into [Advanced Sealing Arts], but Kaitou still didn't get the new scroll, as he encountered a problem again.
The method to draw out bits of his chakra wasn't strong enough to activate multiple of the Intermediate Seals and was probably not enough to even activate one Advanced Seal.
Because of his training regime, and with that his slight exercises his stats did improve, but even with this his chakra wasn't enough, at least with this method.
His stats now looked something like this:
[System Status]
Name: Kaitou Uzumaki (Liam Solis)
Age: 1.5 years old
Class: N/A (locked)
Title: Young heir of the Uzumaki Clan
Level: 1
Exp: 0/100
Hp: 90/90
Sp: 60/60
Cp: 1260/1260 (locked)
Stats:
END: 6
VIT: 9
SPR: 14
STR: 5
DEX: 4
AGI: 4
Skills:
[Gamers Body (Passive) – Lvl Max
The Users Body works like a game character. The user cannot die until his hp are completely depleted, even with mortal wounds inflicted. Complete Recovery after resting for a certain period.]
[Gamers Mind (Passive) – Lvl Max
The Users mind is impenetrable from outside interference, such as mind control, psychic attacks and more. Complete control over emotions and feelings, being able to remain calm under any amount of stress like a game character.]
[Study (Active) – Lvl 6
The user gains an increased ability to process, retain, and apply new information effectively during periods of focused study or observation. As the skill levels up, the boost to learning efficiency improves, making it easier to comprehend complex concepts and acquire new knowledge.
Effect:
- Increases learning efficiency by 12%.
- Enhances memory retention and reduces the time needed to master new material.
- Grants a minor increase to mental clarity and focus while active.
Cost: 1 SP per minute.
Fūinjutsu:
[Basic Sealing Arts (Active/Passive Lvl Max]
[Intermediate Sealing Arts (Active/Passive) Lvl Max]
[Advanced Sealing Arts (Active/Passive) Lvl 2]
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His stats overall experienced a great improvement and have grown to nearly double of their previous state. Even then, while his stats grew steadily, if he can't convince his father to let him start with the next part of his scheduled training ahead of time, he would ultimately lose time.
So, with his mind made up he prepared everything to confront his father and try to convince him. With his materials at hand Kaitou began making his way to his father's study once more. He was soon in front of the door. After knocking and announcing his presence, a short wait later his fathers "Enter" reached his ears and he walked in. He was met with a slight surprise upon entering, as his Aunt Mito was there with his Father, seemingly having a chat over some tea.
"Oh, my dear nephew, what takes you here?" Mito quickly started the conversation with Kaitou, the Moment, she saw him.
"Aunt Mito, I came here to report my progress on seals to my father. But what takes you here, Aunty?"
"Your progress? Now that interests me, just don't mind me and continue with what you came here for," Mito said with a big smile plastered on her face and gestured towards her brother who remained silent, since Kaitou entered.
"So? Have you encountered any problems, son? Or why would you be here again so soon," asked his father, Kazuto, quite intrigued as he could only think of this reason for the sudden visit.
"Ehm, actually I'm finished with the scroll for the Intermediate Seals, and can also use them, but I don't think I can just go on from here." Kaitou answered truthfully, and a bit embarrassed.
"…"
"…"
"Pls repeat that, I think I misunderstood, you have not only fully learned and mastered the basic seals, but also already mastered the intermediate seals!" Asked Mito in an exasperated tone.
Kazuto decided to ignore her for the moment, and went on to rather question Kaitou, "What do you mean, you can't go on from there?"
"The problem lays with the amount of chakra I'd need to imbue into the Seals to make them work. The method you taught me can only bring me this far and for any further seals I would need to be able to have real access to my chakra," He explained his problem in depth to further convince his father to let him take the next step.
"This… is indeed astonishing, I guess that you want to go further then and start your scheduled training early to also have us unlock your chakra, yes? Asked his father with a mild headache incoming.
"Yes, I hope you will permit this step, father."
"I will think about it, for now just go back to your room and review everything properly again. I will inform you of my decision in the coming days"
"I understand, thank you father. Then I will be going, goodbye Aunty."
"Goodbye sweetie, I'll try to convince this stubborn fool for you," Mito said while winking to Kaitou, much to Kazuto's dismay.
After the short goodbyes, Kaitou left the room and the atmosphere in the room calmed down instantly. After a while both siblings sighed heavily.
"So, not only is he a genius comparable to father, but he seems even more monstrous. That he would be this talented… seriously, that scares even me a bit when thinking about his future achievements." Mito was the first to comment on the shocking news she just heard.
This helped Kazuto to also break free from his stupor, "Yes, his talent seems inconceivable, in those scrolls I gave him there was even one with an advanced seal, and he just learned it like that."
"No one else, besides us and our immediate family should know about his talent, do you understand? You can think about what to do with him alongside Tobirama, while I will report it to father, and remember, be careful with this information. And I will have to allow him to start his training soon, otherwise he may tries to unlock his chakra by himself." Kazuto sternly reminded Mito before walking out of the room and towards his father's quarters.
"What does he take me for, as if I would ever endanger my little nephew like that," grumbled Mito while getting up and preparing to leave. She wanted to consult further with her brother-in-law, as he was the most suited for such a situation.