12 Talk 2

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I wonder where this conversation will be headed. I haven't done anything wrong since I've been here, and I have not done anything bad or manipulative towards this village and Indra and Ashura.

He has The Rinnegan and also The Sage Body so I doubt he doesn't know what's going on kilometers away from him. He might even be able to sense emotions or something along that line. Who am I to plot against this family

Honestly, it's good that he asked for this conversation because there are things I would like to ask him. Things like how to develop spiritual energy and how to cultivate natural energy.

The problem regarding spiritual energy can be resolved by meditation and life experience from my theory, while things like natural energy are totally new to me and even though I have been working on a seal to gather natural energy, I have never felt it before to know how to go from there.

Snapping out of my thoughts which barely took a few seconds, I took a serious expression as I gave Hagoromo my full attention. He smiled and asked "How have you been all this time? Have you been comfortable in this village?"

With a smile, I answered " Yes, of course, I have. This village is like a big family to me, Indra and Ashura treat me like their brother. There's nothing more I could ask for"

I was sincere in my answer, after all, I do love this village. There is no violence, no bad communication and it's even impossible to see someone walking around without a smile on their face.

Hearing my answer, he smiled. I could tell it was a genuine smile of happiness as this village was everything he ever wished for. But I also know that this is not the real reason he called me here, after all, we've been seeing each other for close to 3 years now.

He asked some questions related to Indra, Ashura, and the village for some time before he took a serious expression, and looking me in the eye with his purple-ringed Rinnegan, he asked "Young Shun, what do you think of the Ninshu I teach?"

Caught off guard by the question, I looked at him questioningly. To be honest, the question caught me by surprise. I was expecting something like "how do you control lightning" or "when did you learn how to fight like that" but I never expected this.

Understanding the confusion in my expression, he explained "The Ninshu I preached was all about loving your fellow man, not bringing harm upon them, connecting to each other through chakra. Do you think it's possible? "

Not knowing why he was asking a child like me these questions and what he was expecting, I scratched the back of my head as I asked, "Old man, are you sure you're supposed to ask a child like me these questions?"

" Haha young Shun, no need to humble yourself in front of me. I know you're more mature than you let on. When you first came to this village, I felt you outside and I knew you were lost but I didn't bother about it because I knew someone would surely help you but I honestly didn't expect it to be my son."

"And then when you met me, I felt a lot of emotions from you. Sadness, relief, hunger, curiosity, grief, surprise even but I most especially felt you possessed maturity surpassing your age."

"I didn't know the reason for that but I let it go because I felt that you were just a just child forced to mature early in life. So tell me young Shun, am I mistaken to ask you this question?"

"....."

I was speechless, perplexed even I didn't expect that I was seen through on my first day meeting him. I didn't know how to go from there, I didn't know what to say, I just looked at him with a complicated expression.

"Not to worry young Shun, I felt that you are a good soul so I didn't see any reason to chase you away when my son brought you back. After all, I preach understanding, peace, and progress. I was even proud when he brought you home."

Not caring anymore, I exhaled a sigh I've been holding and not bothering to hide anything, I said:

"I can't remember. I can't remember anything about myself in this world. When I regained consciousness in the forest nearby, I couldn't remember anything but my name, Shun."

"No father or mother, no friends, nothing."

I can't particularly tell him I was reincarnated. And I'm telling the truth, after all, I can't remember anything about myself in this world.

What I said weren't lies and Hagoromo felt it, so not bothering to remain on the issue he said:

"The past is in the past, what matters now is that you're happy. You have me as your father and teacher, Indra and Ashura as your brothers, and everyone in this village as your family. So don't worry about it."

" Also, that's not why I called you here. I couldn't be bothered about your past, what matters is your present. So, what do you think about Ninshu."

Knowing that I was in the clear and he honestly couldn't be bothered to care about me bearing I'll intentions, after all, he is a God-like figure, I relaxed and thought about his question.

What should I answer? Is he doubting his teachings? I doubt, after all, he maintained that teaching from generation to generation till the era of Naruto and Sasuke.

Meh. I'll answer what comes to mind. I don't think it's going to be a serious issue how I answer.

"Ninshū is teaching meant to give people a better understanding of themselves, as well as others, understanding and connecting each other through chakra and leading to peace. Where there is less violence"

" Do you think it's achievable?" He asked.

I don't know what to tell him. I know it's impossible. This very chakra he's sharing will become something used for destruction for centuries and will only stop during the era of Naruto.

"I don't know, I am not sure what to think. I've only seen the people living here, living in peace. But I cannot speak for all of humanity. It may be possible but it'll be hard."

I answered honestly. I didn't want to say more than I should. I already sound like someone who has seen the world for years and is talking from experience.

"I see". That was all he said before starting to ponder on what I said. After a long moment is silence he looked at me and asked "Will you like to see the world outside"

Huh?

Now, that's a pleasant surprise. I was meaning to ask him today but I didn't expect he'll offer it to me instead.

"Yes, of course, I would love that. I was meaning to ask for your permission when I grow a bit stronger to protect myself outside"

" Oh? What piqued your interest outside." He asked.

Not bothering to hide anything or lie, I answered truthfully "I do experience something during meditation, and I do feel that there are doors that block my spiritual energy from progressing."

"I call them 'spiritual chakra gates' different from the gates I feel limiting my physical strength which I call 'the eight inner gates. I feel that they are accessible through positive emotions but are blocked by negative emotions."

"The first is the Earth Chakra, located at the base of my spine. It is blocked by a fear of danger and unlocked by a sense of security. I have unlocked this one but the rest are impossible as of now."

"They may be possible in the future, and that's why I would like to go out. I need to experience life with all its beauty and ugliness and then make my path"

After my explanation, we looked at each other for some time before he closed his eyes and then smiled and said "I don't know what to say about this."

"This…gates…chakra gate you speak of feels familiar. I may or may not have experienced and unlocked them during my life, after all, I never had time to think about them till I started traveling around. I may have unlocked them then, I don't know and I'm not sure."

He fell silent for a while as though thinking about it. Moments later he raised his head and looked at me.

"Why don't we make a deal, when you are ready to travel come to meet me and I'll give you a present, and when you come back, let's discuss this issue again. What do you think?" He asked.

With a smile, I nodded and said " Of course old man."

Honestly, I was elated. I knew he wouldn't reject me going out but I didn't expect he'd accept it. Sigh. Why am I always assuming things? Last I checked I wasn't locked up here.

I could leave anytime I want. I need a change in my mindset. From now on, no more assumptions, no matter the situation I'll try to always ask upfront. That's a promise.

And with that thought, I bade him goodbye and left the room. I still need to meet up with Indra to talk about our respective techniques.

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A\N: There will be no cheats for the MC for those who think he'll have one. Let's just say his cheat will be his knowledge and that's all.

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