A strange new life 3.3

3.3

That sa day, after the morning training, I worked on modifying the weight seals. I already had a prototype design drawn, created in idle ti in the Land of Waves. Now was to build and test. My new concept was simple, even if I still had so kinks to settle.

With this new version, instead of always active, I could activate or deactivate using chakra. What I hadn’t yet been able to figure out was how to make so I could raise or lower the weight at any ti. Until now, every ti I wanted it to be more heavy, I had to re-create the whole thing. I wanted one version solves all solution. The on/off switch was easy, the variable output wasn’t.

To keep up with my new resolve I crafted a test version that let activate and deactivate the seals on command. I also increased the weight so more. I gotten pretty used to the current setup and it was ti to amp the training again. I would keep toiling for the improvents I wanted.

I managed to beg two new jutsu from the mission control center. It turns out, that S-rank mission Kakashi gave when I was a toddler wasn’t bogus talk to keep silent. My current mission record was ten D-rank, one A-rank, one S-rank. Wild. More than wild: I was rich! I an, not really rich, but S-rank missions paid super well, I didn’t need to worry about money for a long ti.

That and the mission points. Given the mission reward ratio to cost of Jutsu, it wasn’t enough to get that many jutsu, but when combined with the rewards for the A-rank one. Yeah.

I went to town, so to speak. But really, not. Given my mission record, I was allowed to get B-rank jutsu. I didn’t even look at all the categories because I didn’t want to be tempted. I went for fuinjutsu and browsed the smaller catalog. In the end, I picked up a periter barrier. I wanted to deconstruct that jutsu for more building blocks for my own seals. For the rest of my points, I debated between one C-rank jutsu or two D-rank. I went with the C-rank: Doton: Moguragakure no Jutsu. It was ti to put my ability to sense chakra to use, and hiding under the earth was such a classic move I couldn’t let pass.

For my own personal projects I had mastered the Rasengan. I couldn't practice that jutsu just anywhere. No way to explain to Kakashi-sensei how I knew it. Which ant sneaking off training hours when I was sure no one was watching. Now I was working on multiple Rasengan. It was suitably difficult, which triggered my control training mania hard.

Other than that, for physical training I decided to focus on speed. I had my goal: Black Flash. Couldn’t very well be a slow flash. I did bug Kakashi-sensei to give pointers about speed training. I expected him to bail out on , but to my surprise, he didn’t.

“Let’s see your training plans.” The man said.

I nodded, showed him the many small exercises focused on strengthening leg muscles, or promote coordination.

“These and these you should remove.” He pointed to so of my routines. “They won’t work like you expect them to.” I nodded. “I’ll prepare a few others for you. I’ll give you tomorrow.”

I cheered a bit. I was considering going to look for Gai-sensei to get so tips, but if Kakashi was willing to help, I wouldn’t say no. I tackle-hugged the cool guy, to his imnse discomfort. Gave him a prepared slice of lemon cake. Fled before he could retaliate.

The feeling of being ho wouldn’t be complete without visiting Secretary-chan. I popped by the Hokage tower, gave the woman a hug. We couldn’t talk much, since it was working hours. I didn’t want to cause troubles. I offered her my new confection: Mango Mousse.

I fled. Not ashad to admit. Secretary-chan let out a lewd squeal of joy that attracted a lot of attention. That day, I realized mango are her favorite fruit, and maybe I should catch her out of working ours if I planned to deliver any other mango flavored pastries.

But the day wasn’t over yet. I had a few more people to see and deliveries to make. I abused Konoha’s highway express. Jumped roof to roof until I found my destination. I looked over myself just to make sure, before I knocked on the door. I already had my board ready.

The door opened, an older woman with blonde hair and green eyes stepped out, greeted . “Hello Hinata-chan, it’s been a while. How are you?”

I nodded, wrote. “Hello Haruno-san, I was out on a mission. Is Sakura-chan ho?”

“Sakura is also out on a mission with her team. She won’t return for a few days yet.”

That was fair. I popped a container of pastries, placed an unused seal over the container. Offered the woman. “Please accept these, and give the seal to Sakura when she’s back?”

buki took the container. Smiled. “It’s almost ti for tea, won’t you co in?”

I shook my head, still had other place to visit. “Next ti?” I wrote.

Haruno-san patted my head, not sure why people liked doing that. “Of course. I’ll tell Sakura you ca by.”

I bowed, took the Konoha highway again. My next destination wasn’t a residential area, but Yamanaka Flowers Shop. I dropped in front of the place. Took a deep breath. I loved the slls. I was sure the Yamanaka ninjaed their flowers sohow. They slled super nice. I stepped inside, went for the counter deep inside. Like I hoped, Ino was here, working her part-ti job.

“Hinata-chan!” Ino smiled, waved. “I’ll be with you in a mont.” She called out, turned back to her custor.

I went to check the flowers. Or maybe sll them.

Not long after Ino was upon . The girl grabbed my hand, pulled deeper into the place. “Mom!” she yelled. “Can you mind the shop for a bit? Hinata is here!”

Ino didn’t wait for her mother response. I was already used to the treatnt. The few tis I visited wasn’t that different. She dragged up stairs and across doors to a sparsely decorated living room. To no one’s surprise, most of the decorations were flower thed. Ino pushed on a couch, then fled in the other direction.

I got comfortable, sat over one crossed leg. Looked a my collection of pastries. I wasn’t confident enough in the mango mousse yet, despite Secretary-chan’s reaction. Decided to go with the usual assortnt of cupcakes.

Ino returned not long after. She brought tea. Flower flavored, of course.

We ate, we drank, we gossiped. I told her about my A-rank mission, she told all about her boring D-ranks.

“I have a new concoction in the works.” I wrote, when it was ti to go. “But it still needs so work.”

“Really? What it is?” Ino asked, eyes sparkling.

I gave her a cheeky grin. “A surprise. I’ll have it ready for the next ti I see you.”

“You better!” Ino demanded.