Chakra Senomi: Chronicles of Glacier
Chapter 10: Training Continues
Chakra trained with Vizues almost every day after his whole adventure. When he didn't, he asked Fallen or Hanyo to help him train. When no one was available, he trained by himself. He worked on a little bit of everything, but mainly focused on his new Genjutsu techniques and his Taijutsu move Vizues had been teaching Chakra over the last few days. When Chakra finished his training, he would either rest or go to the tavern to discuss battle tactics and training methods.
Chakra had learned 4 new jutsu. 1 Taijutsu, 3 Genjutsu. He had learned a very basic yet effective Taijustu attack called Rib Shot, the one that Fallen had used on the Genin while traveling to the Old Cabin. Chakra worked very hard on this. Chakra, after a while, personalized it, and made his own move out of it, Reverse Rib Shot. Chakra had also learned Distortion Flame Jutsu, a flame based Genjutsu, Phantom Soldiers Jutsu, a Genjutsu technique which uses ghosts and mist to tire out the opponent, and Soundless Sound. Chakra was especially interested in this advanced type of Genjutsu. It made the opponent hear a loud sound that wasn't really being made. Chakra liked it, he liked learning Genjutsu. Taijutsu was okay, but with Genjutsu, he could use his imagination.
Vizues-sensei advised Chakra not to practice Soundless Sound without her supervision. She said if it went wrong, Chakra's brain could be damaged from the immense reverse sound he would hear. Chakra always said he had the hang of it, but Vizues refused to leave him alone with that jutsu.
Chakra also learned to use some of the jutsus in his scroll. One of them was a wolf-based Genjutsu called Wolf's Tundra. Chakra didn't know what it did, and neither did anyone else in the village. He asked in the village center, the tavern, and the academy. None of them knew this hidden technique.
So Chakra thought the only logical thing would be to test it on someone. So he asked the one Special Jounin he trusted.
Hurricane stood across from Chakra in the training field, looking confused. Chakra was explaining what he was going to do… "Okay Hurricane. When I activate this jutsu, or if I activate this jutsu, I want you to release it before the Genjutsu gets too intense. Then, I want you to tell me what I looked like, okay"? Hurricane nodded, ready for the onslaught.
Chakra opened the scroll, looked at the hand signs required, and nodded, memorizing the combination. He quickly weaved the hand signs and said "Wolf's Tundra Jutsu"! Hurricane's pupils dilated slightly, a sign that the Genjutsu was in effect. Chakra concentrated.
Hurricane appeared in a snow-filled, barren wasteland. He looked around, no sign of Chakra. Suddenly, wolves came from the ground, surrounding him. They circled him, blood lust in their eyes. They snarled and growled, the suddenly attacked him. Hurricane couldn't move and he screamed as he was tackled to the ground, the wolves biting and clawing him. Hurricane closed his eyes and shouted. "Release"!
Hurricane breathed heavily as Chakra came into sight again. He looked at his hands and body, seeing it was undamaged. He looked up at Chakra. "I was in a snow filled tundra… wolves came out of no where and started attacking me… it was…. AWESOME"! Hurricane shouted, "I've never seen such a technique! It was scary and exciting at the same time! YEAH"! Hurricane stood up smiling at the experience. Chakra was confused at his excitement, but happy to find out his new hidden weapon. Wolf's Tundra… my family's Genjutsu attack! Chakra exclaimed in his mind. Chakra and Hurricane left the training field, talking to each other about the experience.
After what happened with Hurricane, the whole village wanted to see the attack in action on an opponent. They all asked if Chakra wanted to spar. Chakra refused them all, focusing his time on training his jutsus, defenses, and strength. Hanyo, Lady, and Fallen all wanted to know what it was, what it did, what affects it had on the opponent. Chakra gladly told them all, describing it every time to them when they asked.
Besides ninja training, Chakra met with Reaper every evening. He taught him proper stirring techniques, the amounts of spices and ingredients to use. Chakra took notes and watched him. Chakra was amazed by all the things it took to be a Tea Master. This is more complicated than I thought Chakra complained to himself. Chakra liked the challenge though. One day, it paid off.
Chakra came in one evening to Reaper. Reaper was making tea for a customer who asked for it, when Chakra came rushing to meet him. "Reaper! I made a new tea of my own! I used the same plant that you used for your Blue Flame Tea, except I used a different part of the plant. You used the leaf; I used the seeds under it. The powder in the seeds makes it much spicier. It also burns away the toxins in your body, I tested it on some medical patients in the hospital, and they were cured of any toxin related illnesses. Isn't that great"! Chakra exclaimed.
Reaper was silent for a second, taking all the new information in. Then he smiled. "Sounds good… let me try it". Chakra was taken by surprise, but flattered. Chakra took out a flask of his tea and handed it to Reaper. Reaper took off the cap and took a small gulp. He wiped his mouth and let out a satisfied moan. "That… is some good tea. Very spicy, but good" Reaper complimented. Chakra smiled at his teacher's acceptance.
"Listen Chakra" Reaper said to Chakra, "I won't be able to be around anymore…. So I am appointing you, the Tea Master of Glacier". Chakra looked surprised. I've only been his apprentice for a few weeks…how am I supposed to take on such a big responsibility?! Chakra thought. He nodded at Reaper. "I……… I will do it" Chakra stammered. Reaper smiled at this. "Good. I will send a friend of mine to check on you and give you some of my recipes and notes" Reaper said. Reaper lifted his pot on his back and started to walk out of the tavern. Chakra said "Wait! I have so many questions….." Reaper looked back at him and smiled "you'll do fine" Reaper replied. Chakra expected more of a statement than that. With those last words, Reaper left. Little did Chakra know that it would be the last time he would ever see his old Tea Master again.