Kapitel 5: Chp-5: Research and Development of the Railgun
"Hyuga Satoru is getting more and more outrageous!"
In the classroom, Daikichi Fujino looked at Hyuga Satoru, who was sleeping on his desk, feeling a headache coming on.
In all his years of teaching, he had never encountered such a lazy Hyuga student. Recently, his impression of Satoru could be summed up in one sentence:
Sleeping during class and running to the bathroom after class.
Are you kidding me? You're a ninja from the prestigious Hyuga clan!
On the other hand, Rin Uchiha, another student from a prestigious clan, was excelling in every subject, competing with Kakashi for the top spot. Even Hyuga Iroha, who was slightly less talented, was exceptionally diligent and could be considered a genius.
But you…
Daikichi Fujino felt his hair loss worsening. At this rate, his balding scalp was going to spread even more.
"Sigh, I should start putting goji berries in my thermos during class."
If Hyuga Satoru knew Fujino's thoughts, he would definitely protest. Though he slept during class, he worked hard after school!
Every day consisted of boring political and theoretical lessons. They weren't even teaching ninjutsu, and he'd already mastered the basics of the Clone Technique on his own. Why bother staying awake?
Moreover, he needed to practice his electromagnetic force to gain experience points. How else was he supposed to level up?
Should he practice in class and turn the classroom into a mess with flying chalkboard erasers and pens?
…
"That felt good…"
Hyuga Satoru stretched lazily, wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth, and turned to see Anko eating a dumpling, looking at him with admiration.
"Is class over?"
"Satoru, you're so brave!" Anko said with admiration. "Before class ended, Teacher Fujino was staring at you for a long time."
"No wonder I felt a chill down my back while sleeping," Satoru realized.
At that moment, Satoru suddenly noticed an unfriendly gaze. He turned to see Hyuga Iroha looking coldly at him from a front seat.
Satoru shrugged.
Even though they were both from the Hyuga clan, he and Iroha didn't get along well.
Recently, Iroha had confronted him multiple times, accusing him of disgracing the Hyuga name and even challenging him to a duel to prove that the branch family wasn't as lazy as other classmates thought.
Satoru, of course, refused because he was afraid of accidentally killing Iroha with a single blow!
He noticed that Iroha's chakra had increased rapidly, nearing Genin level, but that wasn't nearly enough for him.
These past two months, he hadn't been idle either.
His electromagnetic force experience points had increased from 2 to over 300. Although he hadn't reached level 2, his control over the electromagnetic force had improved significantly, and his physical strength had grown considerably through rigorous training, allowing him to perform the Magnetic Storm Eighteen Palms perfectly.
Gentle Fist versus Magnetic Storm Palm—he could easily overpower Iroha and feared he might unintentionally disable him.
During this time, Satoru had subjected himself to near-excessive physical training because he found that improving his physical strength enhanced his bio-magnetic field, which in turn increased his control over the electromagnetic force.
So, every night, he followed a strict fitness regimen, utilizing all the techniques he'd learned from prison fitness books in his previous life.
However, he also discovered that this enhancement had its limits, like an invisible barrier blocking further exploration of the electromagnetic force.
Satoru guessed this was due to his level.
The authority granted by level 1 electromagnetic force only went so far; it couldn't be infinitely amplified.
Levels likely corresponded to the extent of control over the electromagnetic force. The higher the level, the greater the authority. Abilities like creating nuclear bombs by hand or pulling planets with bare hands were high-level powers that still had a long way to go.
Satoru exhaled, his eyes gleaming. He had saved up some money recently, and combined with his previous savings, he could finally buy a decent bow and arrow.
He had always wanted a bow, but due to limited funds, he hadn't purchased one. Now it was time to visit the ninja tools store.
…
After school, Satoru began searching for a ninja tools store in the village.
The Hyuga clan was known for their rigid rules and regulations. Clan members like Iroha would go straight to the clan's training grounds after school, but Satoru's unique situation allowed him more freedom, as he was basically left to his own devices.
Satoru searched the village for a long time, finding several ninja tools stores, but either the prices were too high, or they didn't have what he needed.
Finally, he came across a new ninja tools store. The shop was modestly decorated, but it had a wide variety of tools, making Satoru's head spin.
"Hello, what ninja tools do you need?"
A female ninja greeted him with a smile.
"A bow and arrow, made of metal. Both the bow and the arrows need to be metal."
The female ninja blinked in confusion. "You mean the body of the bow made of metal?"
"Not just the body," Satoru shook his head. "The bowstring must be metal as well."
"The bowstring?"
The female ninja was stunned and hesitantly asked, "You know the bowstring needs to be very flexible, right? It's usually made of spider silk or other high-tensile materials, not metal."
Satoru nodded.
"I know, but I need a bow with a metal bowstring. The bow itself doesn't have to be entirely metal, but the bowstring must be."
Of course, he knew the usual materials for bowstrings, but to enhance the bow and arrow with electromagnetic force, the bowstring had to be metal to maximize the magnetic field's effect!
The female ninja's expression turned somewhat displeased. Satoru looked about six or seven years old, hardly a potential customer for ninja tools. If not for his Byakugan and Hyuga clan identity, she might not have even entertained him.
Now he was asking for a metal bowstring—was he trying to cause trouble?
Satoru felt a headache coming on. This was why he had saved up extra money before coming to buy a bow and arrow. His requirements were either difficult to find or extremely expensive.
It seemed like finding the right bow and arrow would be challenging.
Just as he was about to give up and leave, a familiar voice called out, making him pause.
"Hyuga Satoru? What are you doing here?"
Satoru turned to see Rin Uchiha walking in, curiously looking at him.
"I'm here to buy something," Satoru said instinctively.
"What is he looking for?" Rin asked the female ninja.
The female ninja bowed slightly to Rin and, with some dissatisfaction, said, "Miss, he wants a bow and arrow with a metal bowstring. That's impossible."
Miss???
Satoru was stunned.
Seeing Satoru's expression, Rin raised an eyebrow and said in a calm tone, "I forgot to tell you. My parents run a small business. This shop is one of my assets. Oh, and the entire street to your left is owned by us."
Listening to Rin's casual tone, Satoru's mouth twitched.
Do you have some misunderstanding about small businesses?
Satoru had always thought of Rin as the top student competing with Kakashi, but she turned out to be a hidden wealthy girl.
Comparisons can really make you frustrated!
He suddenly remembered that the Uchiha clan had good relations with the Ninja Cat clan, and many Uchiha members had contracts with them. The Ninja Cat clan's Granny Cat was one of the largest arms dealers in the ninja world. If anyone in Konoha had no shortage of ninja tools, it would be the Uchiha clan!
"Why do you need a bow and arrow with a metal bowstring?" Rin asked.
"I want to practice a special ninjutsu that requires such a specific tool," Satoru replied, knowing he would use the bow and arrow once he had it, so there was no point in hiding the truth.
"A special ninjutsu?" Rin's lips curved into a slight smile, her eyes gleaming. "So, you're not as simple as you appear."
"What do you mean?"
"During the shuriken-throwing test, your scores weren't high, but they formed a very peculiar pattern. Don't tell me that was just a coincidence."
Satoru remained silent. He had used a small trick to practice controlling his electromagnetic force, and Rin had noticed.
He studied the girl in front of him: her tall, slender figure, waist-length straight black hair, flat chest, and the typical Uchiha arrogance on her face.
Rin lifted her chin slightly in triumph and turned to the female ninja. "Do we have the bow he needs in the store?"
The female ninja hesitated and said, "We have something similar, but it's very expensive. He can't possibly…"
"Bring it out," Rin said calmly.
The female ninja reluctantly brought out a wooden box and opened it. The bowstring gleamed with a metallic sheen, and several arrows with metal tips lay beside it.
The bowstring was made of special chakra metal. Since bows and arrows were rare ninja tools, their prices were exceptionally high. That's why she hadn't mentioned it to Satoru earlier. It was obvious he couldn't afford it.
Though the Hyuga clan was wealthy, Satoru's attire suggested he wasn't among the affluent members.
Rin handed the wooden box to Satoru.
"It's yours."
Satoru was stunned. "You're giving it to me?Why?"
"I need the pressure from a rival to become stronger. If you're not as simple as you seem, investing in you as my opponent aligns with my goals. Besides, a bow and arrow is nothing significant."
Seeing Rin's indifferent expression, Satoru felt a shiver run down his spine.
A wealthy rival and top student—what a combination!
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