A month has passed since I have first entered the academy and I have discovered covered many things I didn't know about myself. First off, while I may LOVE kids, I also HATE kids. It's called dialects I remember. Meaning two things seemingly opposites can BOTH be true at once. Kids are cute, but also annoying especially when you are starved for true stimulation. There is only so many basic multiplication and addition you can take before you wish you were back in high school something I certainly never thought I would want.
I am surrounded by children constantly. In class, at home, outside. I am a child but I am not. I suddenly understand why childhood prodigies have such a hard time making friends because kids… well kids are something else.
By now I have a bit of a sorta routine, I wake up early. Like really early with the sun, I gets up get dressed, stretch a little, cook the meals for the day and then head out. I started to shift my running pattern to cut through the Akimichi compound. At first I wasn't sure if it was a good idea and was going to stop but a week into the change Yataka announced. "You make my day chibi." And I feel like a weakling but I caved and continued to run through the Akimichi compound specifically near his stand. I usually stop there too, I give him a hand setting up sometimes. I think it's the fact I am starved for either a parental like figure or adult conversation. I honestly didn't mean to start helping him set up daily, I just did it once or twice and he gave me two apples, which I tried to return but he wouldn't let me and well it was a snowball effect. So now on my morning run like clockwork I help Yataka set out his stand and he always gives me something to eat whether some bread or apples, something… I the having completed my morning run and head home in time to catch Ami at breakfast giving her, the extra food that Yataka gave and we talk.
Ami's conversational skills must be advanced for her age because it is nothing like the conversations in my class. Sometimes she doesn't feel like talking, or I don't and we eat in silence but usually we talk. Nothing big just little things, we talk about our classes, Ami talks about her friends, and I talk about whatever book I am reading. I read A LOT. It is rare for me to be without a book. Ami tells me that and I quote,
"You read more than forehead does Googly-eyes." She says it with a smirk and a joking tone but I always feel a little uncomfortable. Wasn't Sakura made fun of and called Forehead? Or was that just Ino who called her that? It's hard to remember after all this time. Still I have a bad feeling about this.
We then head to the academy together and usually hang out for a bit before, depending on how close to the start time we cut it. We then say our goodbyes and she goes to her class and I go to mine.
Speaking of class… I am starting to get a bad feeling that my boredom in the academic section is starting to be noticed. I guess I'm not exactly helping things with the fact that I either meditate or read throughout the entire afternoon but still, I make sure to make a few mistakes on the tests and homework so I don't come off to big a genius I hope, I know how this world uses geniuses after all. At the same time though I am aiming to do well, especially on the physical side. I am not as strong as many of the shinobi born children but little by little I am getting there. I'm catching up. Speed wise I am already beating most of the class in the morning laps dispite already doing my own morning run. I've gained quite a few physical stats.
Summary- you have gained 4 AGI, 2 STR, 2 DEX, 3 VIT
That's just the stats though the skills I have been working on too. I work really hard on them and improve bit by bit. For example I now actually throw near the target more often then not. I even spend the morning working out doing all the physical exercises with only MINOR complaints.
Like right now. I am sweating my body is aching and shaking as I run through the Katas Iruka demonstrates but I don't say a word. It's easier this way, at the same time I am sensing around, a week ago I figured something cool out, chakra fluctuates with emotional states, tired, angry and exhausted like they are now the few kids with acitve chakra networks are ideal test subjects.
Sensing Proficiency level has risen X1
Sensing Proficiency Level 29
Ability to sense or detect others based on their energy signature and pick out details about them. To double range and accuracy cost 25-50energy type per second depending on accuracy wanted. (Available energies to sense- chakra) Range increase per level by 5 m, accuracy and details increase per level and closer to you the person is. Current range 145 m.
I can't tell what emotions they are feeling, it's more curiosity than anything else, and a friendly distraction. Still if I could then it would be cool wouldn't it?
"Alright everyone you can take a rest." Iruka says and we all collapse helplessly on the ground. "Your all improving you should be proud." He informs us and everyone grumbles. Yes I know I am improving, the problem isn't that, the problem is that it's still exhausting. I'm sure the stamina cost will decrease with time and experience but still…
Standard Leaf Taijutsu Proficiency Level 11
The ability to perform taijutsu using the standard leaf taijutsu form. Mastery of the form increases per level. This taijutsu style uses blocking, countering and slashing in its technique and can be performed with or without a weapon such as a short blade. It is an ideal form for beginners though can be highly predictable to high level Taijutsu users or those familiar with the style. Katas currently known 1
My skill with this style is progressing well, it flows easier but like I said it doesn't feel like the style for me. However I've already searched the academy library, it's much smaller than the Konoha library with Hazuki but it has some ninja techniques. Not that I'm allowed to take any books out. Not until second year, but I read them at lunch time and they literary only have more Katas for this style.
Taijutsu Proficiency Level 6
The ability to perform Taijutsu and physical attacks. Increases skill with all Taijutsu attacks and styles per level. Increases speed at which you master new forms by 1% per level. Increases speed, strength, and precision when performing Taijutsu by 0.2% per level. Current ability speed at which master forms 106%, increase in stats while performing Taijutsu 1.2%.
My general ability with taijutsu is going well as well. It will help me a lot int he future even if I don't specialize in Taijutsu you need to be able to protect yourself at close range.
I am thinking all this as the sun is blocked from my face by Iruka-sensei's shadow. He is another thing I love and hate about the academy. He seems to hover over me a lot, I'm not sure if it's an orphan thing or the fact he just needs a project and has chosen me since he has decided that I am 'shy'.
"You know I bet the other kids would love for you to go talk to them." Iruka offers with a friendly smile. I narrow my eyes, most of the kids think I am weird, what with the ink instead of pencils and bookworm personality. I can't help it though, I found out after the kunoichi assignment that I love history, or well any book really.
"Iruka-sensei…. I told you I'm…" I begin to say panting slightly from the Taijutsu practice as Suzume-sensei's voice interrupts me.
"Everyone find a target." She says adjusting her her glasses on her face and I groan as I go grab the shuriken and kunai to start practicing. I start with the kunai throwing them one at a time with the utmost focus. Still I feel Iruka's eyes on me. He's nice, sometimes too nice, I could see why he is an instructor instead of an active ninja. He sure is stubborn though. Three days ago he spent half the afternoon class constantly making me change seats trying to help me find someone I 'connect with' there little kids! How am I supposed to connect with little kids?!
I move onto start throwing the shurikens. Smiling when two of them actually hit the target and stay in there.
Shuriken proficiency level has risen X1
Shuriken Proficiency Level 13
Ability to throw and use shuriken. Shuriken range approximately 15 m. Speed and strength behind throw increases per level. Accuracy on stationary targets 1% per level. Current ability, throwing accuracy 13%.
Two of them hitting the target is really good considering I only threw 5. They may not be bullseyes but I am proud of the progress I have made even if a small trickle of blood is seen on my palm that I'll need to tend to later. I don't cut myself with them AS often but unfortunately form time to time I still do. I'm considering wrapping my hands with bandages like I see some of the other kids do. Anyway with this level up shuriken are even better than my kunai throwing skill.
Kunai Proficiency Level 12
Ability to throw and use kunai. Kunai range approximately 40m. Speed and strength behind throw increases per level. Accuracy on stationary targets 1% per level. Current ability, throwing accuracy 12%.
Overall this is very good. I like throwing them, they are a good way to fight and round out my only other ninja skill of taijutsu well, with one being mid to long range and the other being close combat.
Shurikenjutsu Proficiency Level 11
Ability to use throwing weapons effectively. Speed in which you can throw weapons and the strength behind the throw increases per level by 0.2%. Increase in speed to even up shurikenjutsu related skills increases 1% per level. Current ability level up speed 111%, weapons speed and strength increase 2.2%
I do this till lunch and skillfully avoiding Iruka make my way to the library to read and eat. My latest book I am reading there is about weapons management. You know how to clean and care for your blades, seems like something I should know if I ever get weapons of my own. Though I have managed to save a bit of money this month, so maybe I could get a cheep pack of shuriken? No… I'm saving that for… something special.
I read and eat, eat and read the whole lunch before going to class and doing my usual read, and meditate combo that has Iruka sighing. I'll make friends when they grow up a little.
Reading proficiency level has risen X1
Reading Proficiency Level 53
Ability to read and understand the texts of the standard Naruto team dialect. Ability increases each level. Speed in reading increases 2% per level. Current reading speed increase 106%.
Like I said I've been reading a lot, also I am pretty sure it's a bit of the chicken and the egg, the more I read the more I level up, allowing me to read faster and therefore level up faster and so on. Right now I am reading a biology book. It's a good book though some of the terms I have never heard of before and some concepts go over my head.
Biological Knowledge Proficiency Level 10
Your overall level of biological knowledge. Shows overall level of knowledge good for first aid and targeting vulnerable points of the body.
Basically for the human body it had many 'systems'. Some I was familiar with before such as the circulatory system, respiratory system, and nervous system. However the chakra system was all new. The chakra system has 361 chakra points and the system traverses every part of the body. In a normal person aka not a shinobi this system has an extremely minicule amount of chakra running through it, while most of the chakra is kept safely away stored behind the centre of the 'spirallatis' chakra point aka the centre chakra point in the swirly part of the chakra system located in the gut. However other theories indicate that this isn't entirely true. Some think a 'chakra like substance' is also located just behind the 'sanctum point' which is a chakra point located on the forehead. A similar 'chakra like substance' is also believed to be located behind the 'sloped point' a chakra point located above the heart right where the collar bones meet. However no proof of this has ever been found. It really is quite interesting. Satisfied as I finish the chapter I close the book and begin to meditate.
When you meditate you often loose track of time, you are both there and not there, as though hovering on the edge of sleep, sometimes it's even hard for people to get your attention. But I am pretty sure that I was able to get everyone else attention when I suddenly sat up form my sleep like position banging my head hard against the seat.
"Ow…" I muttered weakly rubbing my head as many kids laughed and I glared at them.
"You alright Sayori?" Suzume asked a little shocked by my disruption, I may not always pay attention but I never disrupt class.
"Yes…" I say softly as I school my shocked feature putting on a neutral expression. "Yes I'm fine, Suzume-sensei." I tell her and he seems to raise an unimpressed eyebrow.
"Still you should go to the hospital just in case." She says nodding to Iruka, I want to protest, this is not part of the plan.
"That's not necessary Suzume-sensei, really I'm fine, I didn't mean to interrupt your lesson." I says though I know my tone is semi pleading. All I can do is tell in my head over and over that this is not happening and hope this is just a bad dream.
"Sayori, when it comes to safety there is not cutting corners." She says steel entering her voice and I gulp.
"R-right." I say unsure as Iruka relaxes going back to his usual happy, friendly self, he leads me through the halls and out of the academy with a thoughtful look on his face.
"Want to tell me what that was about?" He asks and I consider my options my eyes still glued to the notifications I can't bring myself to dismiss. I'm not sure if I love or hate it or a little of both. Everything just feels… more… like I was missing something without knowing it, yet at the same time I still feel empty.
"I… had a bit of a strange dream I think, when I… fell asleep." I told him feigning embarrassment only partially. He huffs looking at me in disapproval.
"You know Sayori, you really shouldn't sleep in class, I know your smart however there is still plenty to learn…" He begins to lecture I nod from time to time pretending to listen as my eyes wander all over not just to the notifications but to everything that I know isn't there that is now pounding on my senses.
Meditation Proficiency Level has risen X1
Meditation Proficiency Level 25
Ability to calm mind, body, and energies to centre oneself. Increases regeneration rate by 1% per level. Increase in overall energies control 1% per level. Chakra cost reduction 0.02% per level. Current capability 125% regeneration rate, 25% overall control, -0.50% chakra cost.
You have gained 1 INT
You have gained 1 WIS
You have gained 1 CRE
You have gained 1 ACU
You have have unlocked your chakra!
'Stats'
Sayori
Titles- Gentle Heart, Academy Student
Age 5
Stamina- 197/252
Chakra- 240/240
Chakra Control- -0.50% cost
——- (locked)
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VIT- 12
STR-8
AGI-16
DEX- 13
ACU- 18
INT- 25
CRE-13
WIS-17
CHA- 12
???- 1
???- 1