18 Teams
Today is the day we are assigned to a team.
While I was indulging in my extremely delicious breakfast, thanks to my Cooking skill at max level, I checked my status.
[Kuro Shizumatta
Age: 12
Level: 50 (28%)
HP: 14.400/14.400
CP: 14.300/14.300
Strength: 144
Vitality: 144
Dexterity: 147
Intelligence: 145
Chakra: 143
Chakra Control: S
Stat Points: 275]
Because the daily quest stopped giving me EXP when I reached level 50, I decided to focus my attention on increasing the level and mastery of Skills and Jutsu.
(A/N: I'll be mentioning the progress of the skills and when the MC uses them, to make it more interesting. However, I will explain a few things now.)
Meanwhile, my stats are at the top of the Tokubetsu-Jounin rank. My clones focused on leveling up my Skills, while I did it on attributes.
As for Chakra Control, it was Rank A until yesterday, however, after testing the Hiraishin no Jutsu, it went up to S.
The test was simple; I sent a clone to a training ground and he used the technique.
When I learned the Jutsu, it came with a lot of related information.
Like the ability to put a mark by touching something.
However, I changed the shape of the brand, now it is a circle made of small kanjis, with a vertical line, also made with kanjis.
At the Academy it is possible to attend something like a seminar or special classes, where students can learn a subject in more depth.
For example, Shino went to the class that specializes in espionage and intelligence gathering.
I went to theoretical classes on Fuuinjutsu and Medical Ninjutsu.
In the first, they explain the usefulness and composition of different seals, such as the explosive label, storage and other basic things. They also teach how to make ink, types of paper, calligraphy, etc.
Thanks to those special classes and the knowledge that came with learning the skill, modifying the brand's design wasn't too difficult.
And thanks to the theoretical knowledge, I was able to learn Medical Ninjutsu on my own, which helped to increase my chakra control quite a bit.
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I left the house and walked calmly towards the Academy, at the same time that I remembered a lucky accident.
I was lost in my thoughts, when I unconsciously activated Total Concentration.
At that moment, all my memories became extremely clear and I focused on those of my past life.
After a while, I found a memory from an anime and manga that was about swords and demons. Specifically, about one of them training.
It was a breathing training and as I watched it, I started to imitate it out of curiosity.
Later, when I came out of my thoughts, the skill had been upgraded.
[Total Concentration Breathing (Active) Lvl: 7
Increases physical and mental properties by 7%.
The duration depends on the proficiency level of the user.]
(A/N: Thanks to user "happy_sad" for giving me the idea.)
Since it hasn't been long since I got it, its level is still pretty low.
I've been trying to get constant breathing, however, I haven't gotten a sturdy enough gourd.
I also learned some sword styles, but I'll save them for later.
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"Good job everyone. Today you officially begin your career as a Shinobi. However, remember that a Genin is the lowest rank, so keep pushing yourself and…" Iruka started to lecture while looking at the students.
"...Now, all of you will be divided into 3-member teams, led by a Jounin." Iruka finished speaking and checked the sheet of paper he had.
"Pss! Kuro!" I heard someone whisper to my left. I turned my head and I raised an eyebrow "Wouldn't it be great if we were on the same team?" The blonde girl asked as she leaned a little towards me and rested her chin in her hands.
I nodded in response and spoke, "Hm. But, I thought you already knew which team you'll be on?" I looked at her curiously.
She puffed out her cheeks and spoke. "Yes, my father told me. Something about a tradition or something. He did emphasize the 'Maybe' though." She said the last part while winking at me.
I nodded in amusement.
My relationship with Ino has improved a lot, we have even trained Taijutsu outside the Academy.
Thanks to that, she managed to get first place in Taijutsu, however, Sakura did it in the other subjects, obtaining the title as the best Kunoichi.
Even so, our relationship is only one of friendship; I am not interested in a romantic relationship yet.
"Alright, I'll announce the teams now. Team 7 consists of, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno–" "Yes!" The blonde interrupted Iruka by getting up from the seat and yelling with happiness.
On the other hand, Sakura was clutching her head in desperation.
"–And Sasuke Uchiha." "Yes!" When Iruka finished saying the name, Sakura got up from the seat and cried out in happiness.
And now it was Naruto who was feeling despair.
Sasuke, on the other hand, was frowning in annoyance.
"Now Team 10; Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and Chouji Akimichi." Ino's cheeks puffed out even more as she glanced at me.
"Team 8; Hinata Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, and Shino Aburame.
"Team…"
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"...The Jounin will be here in a few moments. Before I go, let me tell you that I am very proud of each of you." Iruka said with a smile before leaving the classroom.
Ino showed a confused expression and looked at me, "Kuro, have they forgotten about you?"
"That would not be possible." Before I could respond, Shikamaru, who was a few seats ahead, spoke, "I heard from my Father that it will be different for him."
Ino, like some other students, looked at me after listening to Shikamaru.
However, I just shrugged.
Right after, the door opened.
"Team 8; come with me." Kurenai spoke before leaving again.
Kiba, Shino and Hinata got up and left the room.
Right after they left, Asuma walked in and called Team 10 before leaving.
"See ya!" Ino yelled at me before leaving the room.
More Jounin came after that and took the other Teams away.
After a while, only Team 7 and me were left.
"At least, we are not the only ones left." Naruto looked at me and said.
However, just when he finished speaking, the door opened and a person entered.
"Kuro Shizumatta!" After saying that, the person walked out.
"Naruto!" I heard Sakura scream as I left the classroom.
"Looks like we meet again, huh?" Right after leaving, I heard a female voice to my right. I turned my head and saw the Dangos thief, Anko.
She motioned for him to follow her as she walked. "Come on."
There was no conversation until we left the Academy. Anko turned and looked at me with a smile, "See you at the entrance to the Forest of Death." After saying that, the leaves surrounded her before disappearing.
I looked in the direction she went and I moved.
- (POV - Third Person) -
Anko decided to put the so-called genius of this generation to the test.
While she was using the Shunshin, she looked back and saw nothing.
'Am I overdoing it?' As she was thinking this, she noticed something out of the corner of her eye.
However, when she turned her head to see better, she showed a confused expression.
After all, to her right was Kuro, whom she had left behind. He had a nonchalant expression as he looked ahead.
Anko used the Shunshin and the young man was still there.
She narrowed her eyes and increased her speed.
However, Kuro was by her side the entire time, until they reached the Forest of Death.
