Actually my traffic stats not work. Somebody get me through this nightmare
I still couldn't figure out what it should look like, but a few months ago, big changes happened to me and strange kanji and a few hand seal began to appear in my small head. Also after that, I felt that my affinity with shadows became much closer than before. It was as if I began to feel like I was connected to the shadows on a subconscious level.
As if for the sake of interest, I asked kasan in cooking dinner process whether it was possible to control shadows and whether there were shinobi who capable of manipulating it.
And of course, such shinobi existed. I was very impressed by the fact that in addition to shinobi who manipulate shadows, Konohagakure was based on a whole clan of ninjas whose skills are concentrated on shadows.
So, after that I was seized by a kind of panic attack. It impossible that I was somehow connected with the clan from Konoha. Kachan was not from their clan, and my unborn tousan was from Iwagakure.
Everything became even more confusing and complicated after facts were revealed confirming that there im dont have a chakra. I desperately tried to pushed thoughts that because of absence chakra paths, all my physical characteristics were huge even by adults.
It was not difficult for ninja to jump from long distances, jump from branch to branch and stroke strong blows. But I could do it with extraordinary ease without even making a significant effort.
Was it so for everyone? Did the chakra itself restrain human bodies? Was it crazy to assume that with hard training and a luck I would be able to compare with highly qualified and experienced ninja?
And then to all this, my head began to boil even more since I began to obtain strange information about strange energy, which was called cursed energy. All I understood in that short time is that CE is born from negative emotions and that CE naturally circulate through the body.
Negative emotions? Ha. Anger, pain, evil, aggression, hatred and others. Kami gove me everything. I lived in a world where great countries fought among themselves and hated each other as if such cruel behavior towards each other was in their blood.
And because of all these thoughts I have not been myself in the last six months, which did not go unnoticed by kachan. Then she wouldn't let me take a step until I revealed to her everything that was happening to me.
So, being a sissy, I didn't even have opportunity to lie to her, but at the same time I didn't tell the whole truth. I would never dare to annoy kachan, she may be a woman, but when she wants to know something, she becomes crazy and mean by seeking to any methods to achieve her goals.
Ugh. Women are too scary.
But I would never have said it out loud because it would have infuriated her and she would have torn my head off in split second.
Having shared all these discoveries with kasan, I earned several anxious and worried looks from her, as well as unexpected slaps on the head. Involuntarily snorting, I showed my dissatisfaction with such actions and tried to demand answers from her to such behavior, but I did not obtain an answer even after angry shouts and stormy persuasions.
Apparently, she was very worried about such insights because terms related to CE did not exist in the world at all.
And that's the only reason I'm now sitting in our kitchen and under kasan glance intending to use a technique unknown to me.
I slowly closed eyes and with a heavy sigh folded seal that is used in the shadow theater, pouring a little CE into the shadow and saying "Gyokuken" with amazed eyes, I began to watch as 2 dogs with symbols unknown to me on their heads began to form from shadow. Judging by how kasam eyes almost popped out of their sockets, she was also in a shock from the shadow manipulation.
After a few long seconds and interested glances, the black and white dog began to jump around me feverishly and bark without showing any hostility to us. Keeping to bark tirelessly and loudly trying to attract attention to itself, one of this dogs sat down beside to me and looked into my turquoise eyes as if it expected me to do something. Well, or it's just my rich imagination decided to play a joke with me and this dog just looked impatiently in my direction.
After that, having gathered my courage, I closed eyes and, under the warning cries of kasan, stretched out hand in dog's head trying to do at least something to prove that I was not going to harm it, as a result of which this dog calmly tilted head and allowed me to carefully ruffle fur.
There was an immediate reaction from this black dog who unceremoniously knocked me down on the kitchen floor.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA" - I screamed in fear with emotions, instinctively trying to cover face and neck from the sudden attack, but I only felt a rough tongue on childish face, which tried to slobber my face.
Under her quiet giggling, I slowly opened eyes and looked at how she was already handle both dogs in a masterly way and merrily stroking it smooth fur to their satisfaction and my frown.
"Uh, kasan, does the Nara clan might any of this? How is this even possible? From how these dogs look, it can think independently separately from the one who summoned it." - I asked with interest at the same time and reluctantly trying to get up from the floor leaning on a playful white dog, it effortlessly grabbed me by the scruff of neck and raised me up as easily as if I were an trivial wooden stick.
"Im not sure, their shadow manipulation is limited to simple grabs. They are obviously not capable of creating such lovely forms. To be completely honest, I can't even figure out how you did it, but I already like it." - with heartful honesty, kasan assured me, stroking the white dog between the ears with a wide smile.
If kachan was happy with this turn of events, my opinion was diametrically opposed. I furrowed brows and already to look at the black dog with a yearning feeling, who happily and playfully waved tail, demanding more and more attention to itself.
The universe was definitely trying to mock me. I was scared of dogs to the point of trembling in heart, and therefore I could not adjusted to that, that with the help of technique I able to create 2 big shadow dogs without any difficulty.
Under her loud laughter and the barking of these dogs, I pouted lips and crossed my arms over chest expressing dissatisfaction with this behavior.
"There's nothing funny, you know I've always been afraid of dogs. How do you assume I should have reacted to it? I need to get used to Shiro and Kuro, only after a few close contacts with a high probability we will become friends. I'm really guilty in front of it, but I just can't just openly admit that I'm glad to meet them." - I whispered helplessly, lowering head to the floor, trying to make myself even smaller because of this whole situation.
I expected to hear her indignation and the disapproving barking of dogs, but I only get applause hear.
"Well, at least you didn't run away from them and overcome your fear face to face. I suppose you looked cool standing here with your eyes closed and trying to reach out like that, wanting to touch the dog. I'm really proud of you." - she exclaimed proudly, hugging me to her chest.
"As if I..."
"By the way, what kind of stupid names did you give to them? Kuro and Shiro? Seriously?" - she asked with a laugh, squatting down in front of the white and black dog and sitting beside to me.
"I don't know, I just said what first came to head when I saw them. It was as if these two words were always in my head." - I shrugged dismissively and scratched Kuro's ear with both hands, who took this action with great pleasure and began to throw it front paws on my shoulders, to which I tried to portray a real smile as best as possible.
I looked closely at kasan with a raised eyebrow in an attempt to understand her logic of this actions. It was very weird she herself warned me that I should never tell and show anyone that I was able to summon dogs from the shadows. From the last month of scrupulous attempt and stupid mistakes, I have come to the conclusion, that new abilities give me chance to summon dogs with consciousness and a solid form that can be destroyed with a few powerful blows, as well as fully controlled forms similar to dogs consisting of shadows, the advantage of which is that their shape is unstable and therefore it is impossible to destroy them.
"Kasan, you yourself asked me not to show anyone what you can't name, and now you're trying to persuade me to show them to this never-shut-up little shrimp? Is it right?" - I asked with suspicion and misunderstanding, trying not to let this child spoil my hairstyle, which I had so carefully laid 3 hours ago.
All I got was a disapproving groan from her and a cute snort from Ta-chan, to which I just rolled eyes and shook my head. Two spoiled people.
"You don't understand, dear, after Hitomi left village on some business, Na-chan looked very sad and upset, so I decided that meeting with Kuro and Shiro would help her regain her cheerful nature." - honestly and firmly said kasan, pulling my hair even after I persistently tried not to let her do it.
After slowly mulling whether I should do it, I had to weigh all the advantages and disadvantages of this action.
On the one hand, I also noticed that behavior of this little girl from the cheerful and playful became sad, which I simply could not look at without a stab in my heart, and on the negative side, this child did not know how to keep any secrets at all and talked incessantly about everything she knew, forgetting about all our promises.
Just because of this, first of all I decided to think carefully and correctly about this request.
From the start, I was determined to abandon this venture, but kasan pleas and Na-chan's almost fake teary eyes melted my heart.
"Aaaaaaa, okay, just I beg you to stop looking at me with those eyes. I will show it to her, but I will have 2 small conditions, first, I will do it in the forest, I have interested to know if it are capable of attacking the targets I have pointed. After all, dogs can't be useless, can it? It would be a big waste of opportunities" - I demanded, taking girl off my back and getting up from the sofa with turning to this overexcited child who started jumping on the sofa.
"And the second one? It seems to me that neither me nor she will definitely like it."
I slowly began to expand smile, giving it a terrible look and baring milky white teeth that could reflect light.
"So, if I show Na-chan these dogs, she will not should to tell anyone about them, otherwise rumors may spread after that, which will definitely interest the Iwagakure patrols constantly appearing here and they will consider it necessary to take me away. And so, darling, can you promise me that you won't tell anyone about what you see? Even your mom shouldn't know about this" - I asked girl, holding my pinky to her. I suppose it's useless because her this red-haired doesn't know how to keep any secrets, but I should try it at least
After waiting for another minute with outstretched punky, I almost lost all hope, watching to this girl, who just pouted lips and pondered about my request, sniffing over and over again, looking like a little kitten.
She really did it on purpose. Stupid attention-spoilt child. Now she was literally asking for a little spanking.
I was tired of waiting and removed hand while raised from a sitting position.
"Well, you saw it, kasan, I tried. Anyway, I really need to go, then more time I get at my disposal, then better. I have some interesting ideas for using these dogs." - I shrugged sadly and went to the backpack, but women was stopped me
"Kourai Zenin, you're not going anywhere until sweet Na-chan gives an answer. You don't want to upset your kasan, do you? So be nice and wait for lady to give you answer" - she snorted, approaching me with slow steps with an insidious smile on her face.
This attitude made me start backing up to the wall. I knew that glance well and it never promised me anything good. The fact that she called me by name could only mean one thing, she wouldn't back down until she got what she wanted.
She was definitely going to start embarrassing me, which I didn't like to listen to.
"Uh, don't come near to me, I heard you and I'll wait her. Although it still depends on her" - I said in a squeaky voice, suddenly cursing myself for such weakness.
I swallowed because kasan didn't stop and continued to approach me with a wolfish smile. I felt necessitated to escape kachan anger and rage as quickly as possible, so looked at Na-chan with a wide smile.
"Stop laughing, could you make your choice faster? Then more time you and I have, then more I'll be able to show. I promise you'll like it all." - I said, running up to this little girl and grabbing her hand with puppy eyes, kneeling on knees begging her to say something as soon as possible.
Cheeky devil just turned up her nose and crossed arms over her chest.
I gritted with a forced smile because of her behavior.
'Come on tiny... you don't want me to leave you in this forest when we go there. While I have a much scarier suggestion, I will take this stupid doll and you will never be able to bother villagers with questions about whether it is beautiful or not.' - I mentally said looking at her and in accepting that she heard my thoughts, immediately hide doll that she never let go of her hands.
How she immediately straightened up, a sudden shiver ran down her spine, causing girl to tremble and blink.
Her eyes met with mine, now her face is more like fresh milk instead of a ruddy shade.
"Okay" - she nodded meekly, exhaling with relief when she saw my kind look.
"Yeaaaaah, kasan, we'll be back in a few hours, have fun" - I said quickly, throwing backpack on one shoulder and a little girl on the other.
Slowing down our run, we finally got to secret place, where I practiced from time to time in from other activities.
Calming my pounding heart and jumped down from the tree, with effort I descended the screaming child, who held tightly to my neck and flatly refused to the ground.
I only nodded in annoyance at her behavior, but after all this I understood that she was only afraid of falling and softened in her attitude
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, next time I promise to warn you when I run so fast. It was only at the last moment that I realized that besides the backpack I had you on my shoulders. Apparently, after a few months of minor training and constant time when you used me as your horse, I got used to it and stopped feeling discomfort and heaviness." - I apologized with annoyance and a guilty smile, ruffling her hair in time when she stubbornly and unsuccessfully trying get my hand from head.
It was quite funny to watch her squirm under my hand and try in vain to hide her red cheeks from this contact.
Accepting defeat, she quickly jumped away from me and persistently pointed her finger, shouting loudly
"How many times have I warned you not to do this, with your dirty hands, you have soiled my hair again" - making me grimace, she said trying to look scary
And she lose
I raised an eyebrow merrily and playfully, whistling softly, then remembered why we came here and lowered my hands.
"Anyway, I'll need to leave you for a while, but I'll leave you with someone. My kasan already talked about it, I hope you befriend. And before you see it, I should to warn you, Shiro and Kuro are very playful and even you, with your endless desire to run and jump, will get tired of it" - I continued softly, starting to pour CE into shadow.
Not understanding what I mean, girl approached me with interest, as if demanding an explanation
"What are you talking about, baka..."
'Gyokoken' - I commanded in a whisper, after which 2 shadow dogs appeared from the shadows, instantly scaring Ta-chan, forcing her to hide behind my back with wide open eyes, tightly grabbing my shirt.
Judging by how tight she clutched at me, instead of being ecstatically surprised by this turn of events, she was scared.
"What is it..."
"Well, well, you don't need to be afraid of it, Shiro and Kuro won't attack you, actually this dogs completely listen to me and won't attack my friends" - I blink cheerfully and begin to calm her down, pointing to two dogs who happily wagged their tails and came to me.
Finding a courage in herself, Na-chan decided to come out from behind me and for the first time meet with Kuro and Shiro, who succumbed to the mood and sat down near to us.
I grinned at her because now I could leave her with them and do two other important things. First of all, I should to get out of sight so that even Na-chan couldn't see me. I can't tell kasan about this until I hone this skill.
"Listen, I'm need to step away for a few minutes. Na-chan, this is Kuro and Shiro. Guys, this is Na-chan, don't eat her while I'm gone and protect after her instead of me, attack anyone who tries to harm her. If something strange happens, I expect you two to give me some signal to me" - I introduced them with a gentle smile and went into the forest dephts beside to the river, because second of all I needed to make another attempt to summon a new shikigami and also concentrate on learning how to immerse hand in the shadow.
I did it unintentionally when I was remembering day when tousan left me with kasan. At that moment, anger overwhelmed me and I was able to sink hand into the shadow and feel something there. I even able to grab hold of this object, but kachan voice scared me so much and so I was need to pull hand out of there.
Taking a sitting position in shadow, leaned against one of the trees I had to make sure that no one would follow me and after confirming this, I folded my hands in birds shape and said in a low voice
'Nue'
As soon as I uttered this spell, a small bird formed from shadow, the size of which did not exceed the size of a big whitehead eagle.
This bird screamed loudly and sat down on a tree branch, under which I was comfortably sitting with enjoying nature.
'Hmm, I wonder if I consume my shadow with a much big CE amount, will this bird become much bigger than it is now? It won't be a problem for me because I feel like I have a few tons of this energy in me. Surely this is because the war has recently ended and people around the world are experiencing negative emotions. Geez, this energy is much more convenient than chakra, which tends to end.' - I giggled loudly after the conclusions were made and raised hands in satisfaction
"CHAKRA SUCKS" - I shouted, mentally giving command to this big bird to come down from the branch and approach me
Completely immersed myself in acquaintance with bird, I had knowledge that Nue is able to use lightning and direct it. Slowly closing my eyes, out of my ear angle I heard a branch snap to my left and Kuro with Shiro head appeared from behind the tree, and Nani-chan was sitting right on Shiro back.
"Mehh, I assume, I told you three to stay away, why did all three of you follow me. Na-chan, that in the words "please don't follow me," it became not clear to you" - I sighed in defeat and told Nue to back to the shade since summon of two different shikigami tired my body.
I figured out that although I was an inexhaustible source of CURSED ENERGY, my body was still too weak and not prepared for such tasks.
I need to enhance my body and prepare it for such a hard load. I feel about 7 or 8 more shikigami out there, in the unknown space, but right now I'm not able to summon them.
"As if when I told you that I would listen to you, especially since I didn't want to follow you, fogs suddenly like mad going in your direction, Kage-onichan" - she said gracefully getting off dog back and carefully stepping on the ground
What could attract these dogs? Is their sense of smell so good? Is it possible that they are like real, but improved dogs?
"What happened Kuro? Did you smell something strange?" - I asked seriously, taking Kuro head and looking into it blue eyes.
As if with telepathy, Kuro gave me important information from which I immediately shuddered and my face changed from pink to pale.
"Are you sure about this?" - with a tremor in voice, I asked and my companion stopped turning her head merrily and squeezed toy in her hands.
To this serious question, I received only barking and clenched my fists.
Why did they decide to return now? It hasn't even been 3 months. I was hoping that Iwagakure patrols would sort them out.
Why everything turned out like this.
"We must immediately return to the village and warn everyone, a nukenin group is approaching from the north. Apparently the same ones that constantly demanded a security fee from us. I suppose they decided to visit a small village again because it is the most unprotected among those located on the borders near great villages. We have to get back as soon as possible." - I said in a quick and nervous voice, jumping on Kuro back, forcing Ta-chan to repeat after me.
After that, I felt how fast ths dogs were because in just a few seconds we crossed around two hundred meters.
"What should we do?" - she said in a low voice, clinging tightly to the fur of the white dog
"I do not know, I hope they will pass by our village. We have no one to protect It. The last time they threatened to destroy our village because we had no money at all." - I said turning my head in search of pursuers, not at all believing what came out of my mouth.
From all these actions, my body began to tremble uncontrollably and I could not calm myself down in any way.
Of course, they just can't pass by, at that time they gathered all villagers and promised to burn the village if we didn't pay them in their next parish.