23 Chapter 23 - Training partners
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{Houzu pov}
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Well...other than recieving a very unpleasant scolding from the inuzuka clan heiress he had also been summoned to the hokage tower by the old man to explain his new home and the...new botanical marvels. Already a few dozen citizens were either crippled, poisoned or straight up devoured by the fauna.
But to his amusement the civilian council could do nothing other than ban him from their establishments, pay large fines, and restricted from entering specific parts of the village housing neighborhoods and entertainment districts. None of which concerned him as he never bothered going to such places after visiting those areas once during his first day in this reality.
The beatings, the verbal abuse...
But now those days waned as his strength grew, that however didn't deter the chunin within the shinobi ranks to express their hatred towards him through attempted assassinations and grueling beatings. Little did they know those actions only made him stronger due to his adaption.
"Houzu...*huff*...your...*huff*...spacing out again..." Flinching out of his reminiscing he refocused on the two children his age barely being able to stand, struggling to breathe. "Sorry itachi...it's just...my birthday tomorrow." Houzu responded as Hana and itachi, although fatigued, gave an understanding gaze.
"You...*huff*...should come over to my place. *huff*...i wouldn't mind cooking for you, though..*huff*..my mom would need to help. U-um you should come too itachi!*wheeze*" Hana blushed as she quickly invited the Uchiha to mask her true intentions.
"Yeah...sure..." itachi smirked weakly as he noticed her attempt to hide her blush.
"I'll...need time to think about it..." he responded as the boy walked to his comrades and used the reverse technique to heal their fatigue and worn muscles. Through this act he could feel their muscles and body growing stronger. Not to a large degree, but noticeable.
Today houzu had introduced the two to his brutal training regiment and his gravity dimension. Before he brought them inside he ensured they vowed to never divulge this ability to anyone, not even their family members unless he said so.
Finishing their treatment, both the Inuzuka and Uchiha rose to their feet and began to stretch in order to relieve their stressed joints.
"Aaaaah~ thank god you can heal us or we would be hospitalized by now...or crippled." Hana lightly giggled as she started running around the expansive circular room once more. 'It seems she's finally adapted to the current change in gravity.' He thought as his eyes drifted to the monitor located in the center of the room.
[Current gravity: x1.2]
Looking to itachi he saw the raven haired prodigy was still having a bit of an issue but he was sure the next time he heals him the boy would acclimate.
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[Name: Hana Inuzuka]
Age - 8
Gender - female
Race - Human
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[Tier]: High 8-C > 8-A
Strength: Class 5 > Class 10
Speed: Subsonic > Subsonic+
Chakra: D+ > C
[Without chakra: Superhuman,
Subsonic speed.]
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[Abilities]: Clan jutsu - Fang over fang
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[Name: Itachi Uchiha]
Age - 8
Gender - male
Race - human
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[Tier]: 8-B > 8-A
Strength: Class 5 > Class 10
Speed: Subsonic+ > Hypersonic
Chakra: C+
(Without chakra: Athletic human)
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[Abilities]: Sharingan (3 tomoe, mangekyo)
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Such progress in just a day of simple training within his gravity chamber... if this keeps up they just might become stronger than their canon counterparts. Perhaps even his equals...
Sensing an incoming punch his way he leaned backwards in time for a fist from itachi to pass by. Looking to the uchiha he saw him smirk as he threw a volley of kicks his way striking his abdomen, to which he barely felt.
Grabbing his comrades leg he tossed him up into the cieling far above. Orienting himself the raven haired boy planted his feet gracefully upon it, making little to no sound.
'Hm. Show off...' Houzu thought as he watched itachi drop to the ground and walk towards him with confidence. "So.. you faked still not being accustomed to the current change in gravity. Quite clever." houzu commended as he gave the prodigy a fist bump and turned towards the interface.
"But I have a feeling you can do better..." houzu grinned as he walked over to the terminal and typed a few keys onto the screen.
[Current gravity: x1.5]
Watching both the uchiha and inuzuka buckle under the new found weight their bodies exhibited it took tremendous effort to simply take a step. Yet the two continued on, desiring to catch up to their friend.
From doing push ups, to squats, all the way to slowly sprinting around the room even as he noticed their muscles waning and tears pricking their eyes as hours passed. He even reached to deactivate the gravity room but was met with the searing glare from the two.
It honestly scared houzu at the sheer determination the two had. But eventually he did power down the device and heal the two once the time to return home inevitably approached.
~ Village, shopping district ~
"C'mon houzu I'm starving!" Hana growled as she dragged houzu along the busy streets of the village. Predictably the villagers either vacated the premises or glared his way in disdain.
The reason they were even here was to reward the both of them in the form of a meal and snacks for their dedication in today's training. So.. here they were, despite his reservations.
The dog enthusiast insisted they go to her clan's very own establishment that housed many BBQ and sushi restaurants. Conveniently there had been a few dango stalls within their territory as they made their way alond to which the uchiha seemed to perk up at her invitation. Pretty sure that was the only reason itachi agreed to come along...freaking sweet glutton...
For the next half an hour houzu was forced to walk with Hana clinging to his arm as she pointed our different aspects of her people's customs and lifestyles. There was literally no way to not see a dog walking along the road independently as though they owned the place. Surprisingly he discovered dogs within their clan were given the same rights as humans if not more.
Looking to itachi who walked along behind them with a handful of dango sticks in both his hands gorged on them with childish gusto allowing his cold persona to drop for the time being...
'Truly a glutton...'
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