2 months later -
( Kazeo's P.O.V. )
Three months
I've survived three months in this world, and every day has been a struggle.
The exhaustion from training, the constant paranoia of being watched by Root, the never-ending fatigue weighing down my body like a lead blanket— it's all been pushing me to the edge. No matter how much I rest, this heaviness lingers, an invisible burden that refuses to go away.
Fifteen days have passed since that Root ninja vanished. I haven't seen him lurking around the orphanage, but that doesn't mean he's gone.
Maybe he's watching from the shadows, waiting for me to slip up.
I won't give him that chance.
For two months, I played it safe. I ran a kilometer and a half each day, did a single set of eight push-ups—just enough to appear weak but disciplined.
Not that it was much of an act. That was my limit. Every session left my muscles screaming in protest, my breath ragged as if my lungs were being squeezed.
Why?
Why was this body so weak?
I racked my brain, trying to remember anything from the anime, fanfics—anything that could explain this. But nothing. My body wasn't malnourished, I was eating well enough, and yet, every movement felt sluggish, like I was wading through knee-deep water.
Still, I endured.
Because of a quote I still always follow from my previous life.
It is from America's former Basketball player
Shaquille O'Neal.
He said "Excellence is not a singular act. but a habit. you are what you repeatedly do" .
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During this time, I also started talking more with Kaori, the caretaker.
It was a calculated move, a way to build trust and gain more freedom within the orphanage.
And finally, after making sure Root had lost interest, I began my chakra training.
It was a slow start. I didn't have a mentor or scrolls to guide me, just memories from anime and fanfics. But I knew where to begin—leaf concentration training.
Tree walking ,water walking and leaf cutting training for wind element would come later, once I had a solid foundation.
I also had another idea in mind. Something I remembered from a fanfic back in my old life—chakra thread training.
I wasn't aiming to be a puppeteer, but controlling chakra at such a precise level could open up endless possibilities. If I could master it, I might even develop my own techniques.
Still, before diving into any advanced training, I needed to understand chakra better.
From what I could recall, There were different chakra types shown in Naruto :
Fire Release (Katon) – Creates and manipulates fire, often for offensive attacks.
Wind Release (Fūton) – Enhances speed and cutting power, ideal for sharp strikes.
Lightning Release (Raiton) – Generates high-speed, piercing electricity-based attacks.
Earth Release (Doton) – Manipulates the ground for defense, offense, and terrain control.
Water Release (Suiton) – Controls water for fluid, versatile techniques.
Then there were the rare Kekkei Genkai that combined these elements—
Ice Release (Hyōton) – Freezes water into solid ice formations.
Wood Release (Mokuton) – Creates trees and vegetation, often used for restraining foes.
Lava Release (Yōton) – Manipulates molten rock or rubberized lava for destruction.
Boil Release (Futton) – Produces corrosive steam capable of melting defenses.
Storm Release (Ranton) – Combines water and lightning to form laser-like energy beams.
Explosion Release (Bakuton) – Infuses chakra into objects for controlled explosions.
Magnet Release (Jiton) – Grants control over magnetic forces and metal objects.
Beyond that, there was Sage Chakra, something far beyond my current reach.
Then there were these type of chakras -
Six Paths Chakra – A divine power that grants godlike abilities.
Tailed Beast Chakra – Immense chakra from Bijū, boosting power and endurance.
Cursed Chakra – Corrupted energy used for forbidden techniques.
Ōtsutsuki Chakra – An otherworldly energy exclusive to the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
But what intrigued me most were
Yin and Yang Release—foundation of illusions, healing, and enhancement techniques.
If I wanted to survive, I needed to master those.
They have way too many benefits and will also increase my power beyond jounin level.
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Five Days Later-
Ten days of chakra training, and I could keep a leaf stuck to my forehead for two minutes.
Not impressive, but it was progress. I planned to push it to two hours before I joined the Academy. The better my control, the stronger my future techniques would be.
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( Six Months After Rebirth )
My body had changed. The difference wasn't drastic, but it was noticeable. My frame had filled out slightly, and faint muscle definition was beginning to show. Even my abs were starting to take shape—something that did not go unnoticed.
The day my roommates saw me shirtless, everything changed.
Now, I was something of a celebrity among the orphanage kids. Every time I stepped outside, whispers followed me. Some just stared in awe, others bombarded me with questions. The more mischievous ones took it a step further—lifting my shirt without warning, laughing at my reaction.
At first, it was annoying.
But then I noticed something interesting—some of them had started training too. Not as intensely as me, but still, they were trying. Seeing them push themselves, even in small ways, felt… different.
Maybe this was what it meant to inspire people.
Physically, I had improved. I could now run two kilometers, do two sets of eight push-ups, ten squats, and four lunges per leg before reaching my limit. It wasn't much, but it was enough.
For six days a week, I trained. On the seventh, I rested. My body demanded it. Pushing beyond my limits only led to longer recovery times.
But now, I was ready.
It was time to start the real training.
////// Total 6 months have been passed.
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