Capítulo 3: Chapter 3: Rapid Growth, The Legendary Ichiraku Ramen Chef!
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"998!"
"999!"
"1000!"
"Whew! Finally finished!"
Setting down his specialized training equipment, Colt plopped down on the ground and exhaled deeply.
It was the cold of winter, yet sweat still beaded his brow.
One could only imagine the intensity of his training regimen.
Over half a month had passed since Colt obtained the Healer's Benevolence System.
Rather than rushing to cure ailments and extract abilities from others, Colt insisted on his usual physical conditioning routine.
Just dialed up to an even more extreme degree.
With the system's healing technique, though unable to extract from himself anymore, he no longer feared excessive strain from overexertion.
Any aches, bruises, or minor injuries could be instantly mended.
In this ideal training environment, Colt had been pushing his limits recklessly for over two weeks, resulting in drastic attribute growth:
[Name: Colt]
[Age: 4 years old]
[Constitution: 14.5 (Senju Bloodline Awakened)]
[Spirit: 12.5]
[Chakra: 15.5 (Note: Standard Genin levels are 10)]
[Skills: Chakra Control Level 1 (16/100)]
[Chakra Natures: Wind, Lightning]
[Points: 0]
[Comments: Low Genin level, with Bloodline advantage, can surpass newly graduated Sakura Haruno.]
Colt nodded in satisfaction, itching to measure up against the pink-haired bookworm. After all, he was so young right now.
Such accelerated growth would terrify most observers, yet carried no hidden risks whatsoever.
Moreover, at a mere four years old, his physical prime remained years away.
This was just the starting point.
The past two weeks of intensified training did empty Colt's reserves considerably though.
Were it not for his monthly orphan's stipend, he would have run out of food money already.
Speaking of which, the Third Hokage had been extraordinarily generous to him, providing even more funds than typical orphans.
Not only keeping him in his family home rather than an orphanage like most.
Only Naruto received that level of special treatment in the original story.
Colt estimated his birth parents must have had some connection to the village leader.
Lost in thought, Colt changed into his outdoor attire and prepared to restock supplies.
May as well settle the food situation while out.
Leaving his modest home, Colt made his way toward the commercial district, soon arriving at his intended destination:
Ichiraku Ramen!
The most famous restaurant in all the Hidden Leaf, there was no way Colt could neglect it.
In truth, Ichiraku ramen was renowned for its excellent taste and affordable prices as much as its legendary status.
Many tourists visiting Konoha made a point to eat there at least once.
Eyeing the lengthy queue out front, Colt smiled slyly before bypassing the line entirely.
"Hiya Old Man!" He announced brazenly upon entering, shamelessly milking his childish charm.
The ramen chef, head buried in kneading dough, glanced up at the familiar voice calling out.
"Well if it isn't young Colt! Been a while since your last visit, eh?" (Colto-ka, hisashiburidana!)
"I'll have the usual!"
Colt nodded, then shook his head.
"Actually, make that a double order this time. With all the training I've been doing lately it's okay to do it."
The chef smirked knowingly.
"You got it kid - two large pork bone ramen specials, on the house! Keep growing good and strong!"
"Thanks so much, Old Man Teuchi!" Colt replied gratefully, unashamed to accept the kind generosity.
The two were quite familiar by now - Teuchi would scold him for waiting in that massive line like a nobody.
After all, didn't Colt deserve VIP treatment as one of Ichiraku's best regulars?
In the eyes of young Colt, the humble ramen chef held legendary "Ichiraku Otsutsuki" status, not to be underestimated.
Perhaps an existence akin to Konoha's fabled Celestial Gates Guard as a hidden boss lurking behind the scenes.
True to his esteemed skill, Teuchi's movements were lightning fast - within mere minutes, two steaming bowls of hearty ramen were set before Colt.
"Let's dig in!"
With a vigorous shout, Colt began devouring the delectable noodles with relish.
In truth, he hadn't meant to be so boisterous, but old habits from another life proved difficult to shake off at times.
Teuchi rested his chin in one hand, smiling fondly as he watched the young boy ravenously enjoy his signature cooking.
"Slow down there, Colt - no need to rush. I'll whip up another bowl if this isn't enough."
Sliding a cup of hot tea over, the chef continued indulging his favorite tiny customer.
For this polite and respectful child, Teuchi held a special fondness akin to his own son.
The immersed Colt could only mumble out a few appreciative noises, slowing his furious pace.
No wonder he devoured the meal so intensely - he worked up quite the appetite from his brutal morning workout regimen.
Coupled with Teuchi's masterful culinary skills, even the simplest ramen and pork toppings gained depths of savory deliciousness Colt couldn't resist.
As Colt prepared to take his leave after finishing, Teuchi made one final comment:
"Say, there's another regular customer around your age who's an even bigger fan of my ramen than you are. I'll have to introduce you two next time."
Colt paused momentarily, the gears turning as he swiftly deduced who the chef referred to.
Uzumaki Naruto?
It had to be - when it came to an obsessive love for Ichiraku ramen, not even three of Colt could match a single Naruto.
After all, this humble ramen stand represented far more than just a place to eat for the jinchuuriki outcast.
It was one of the precious few locations in the whole village where Naruto never faced cold prejudice.
Colt accepted Teuchi's suggestion about meeting this other ramen fanatic with grace.
Though ninja operatives were undoubtedly monitoring Naruto constantly, Colt held no trepidation whatsoever.
His own background and status as an innocent child allowed him to intersect with the jinchuuriki's life unimpeded.
Didn't the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and Inuzuka clan treat Naruto as a good friend despite his status?
The ignorance of some civilians didn't mean all shinobi were fools regarding Naruto's circumstances.
Jinchuuriki, Demon Fox, October 10th birthday - all too obvious once pieced together.
Even without the Third's explicit disclosure, Konoha's ninja could deduce the truth behind the supposed "orphan."
This mischievous kid was royalty among their ranks.
Capítulo 4: Chapter 4: Ding! Congrats to the Host, You saved a Loli!
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When he came out of Ichiraku Ramen, Colt realized it was snowing outside.
Snowflakes fluttered across the sky and fell on the roofs and trees of the houses, bringing a layer of pure silver to Konoha Village.
Looking from a distance, several Hokage faces on the monument had also changed their hair color with the snow.
Colt thought for a while and walked towards the commercial area.
This was the first snow of winter, and the temperature was sure to go even lower. People needed to prepare some charcoal at home for the cold months.
In fact, technology in the Ninja World was still quite developed, and many buildings had heating systems. However, the independent house where he lived was very traditional, and he could only honestly make a fire himself.
When passing through a forest, Colt heard the faint sobbing of a little girl, as well as the complacent cries of a few rough-looking children.
"Your eyes are disgusting!"
"Are you actually a monster?"
"You white-eyed monster!"
"Haha, haha!"
Hearing their words, Colt couldn't help but look over.
The girl had short lilac hair, and pure white eyes, with grievance and fear written on her doll-like face as tears involuntarily flowed out.
In front of her, three children smirked at each other, proudly letting out sharp laughter.
"Hyuga Hinata...long time no see," Colt whispered, looking at the crying little girl.
He was thinking about something, but his feet didn't stop.
"Hey, you..."
The first child felt someone calling him and turned his head subconsciously.
Boom!
A powerful fist hit him directly in the face, and then he let out a tragic cry.
"Ah! It hurts!"
Seeing their companion squatting on the ground covering his bloody nose, the other two children reacted as well.
"Damn, you actually attacked! You didn't talk and straight up beat him!"
Yelling, they punched at Colt. These children were all five or six years old and thought that numbers were an advantage.
It was a pity that Colt's current physique was comparable to a normal Genin, making it easy to deal with a few children.
As soon as he dodged their attacks, he bullied them back.
One left hook, one right hook.
Boom! Boom!
This time, all three children squatted on the ground, clutching their bleeding noses and bursting into tears.
Hinata, who had been crying while covering her face, stared blankly at the scene not responding until Colt walked in front of her.
"Why are you surprised? Don't you know me?"
Colt looked at the cute Hinata with tears in the corners of her eyes.
Don't talk about it, good-looking people look good even when crying, like Yamanaka Ino for instance.
Hearing his words, Hinata finally came to her senses and thanked him with a blushing face.
"Thank you, Colt-kun."
Obviously, she still remembered him.
"It's good that you remember me. Come to think of it, we haven't seen each other for almost a year. The last time was also in the snowy season."
Colt sighed a little, this was not the first time he and Hinata had met.
A year ago, while running around the village, he accidentally ran into Hinata who had sneaked out of the Hyuga Compound.
Seeing her sitting in the snow crying, Colt had also kindly helped and sent her back to the mansion.
"I'm sorry, Colt-kun." Hinata's voice was weak, poking her index fingers together, "Father has not allowed me to go out at will since last time."
Colt was stunned, he probably guessed something. It must have had something to do with the Cloud Ninja trying to kidnap Hinata. In order to protect her, Hiashi Hyuga simply refused to let her out.
"Woooooo!"
"I'm bleeding, I'm going to find my mother!"
The three children were still squatting on the ground crying. Colt was a little upset hearing them.
However, he could also use them as an experiment.
"Wait for me now," he said to Hinata, as he walked up to the three arrogant children.
Then their cries grew louder.
"Stop crying, or I'll beat you up again!"
Hearing his threat, the three immediately held back their tears and looked at him without daring to move.
Those who didn't know thought Colt was the bully.
A cloud of green fluorescence lit up in his hand, and Colt used it on everyone's face.
"I'll spare you this time. If I see you bullying others again, I'll break your legs!"
Feeling that there was no more pain on their faces, the children flashed traces of joy in their eyes and said respectfully,
"We know our wrongs!"
Then they apologized to Hinata, and the kind-hearted Hinata naturally forgave them.
And a message also appeared in Colt's mind.
[Healing Children x3, Gained Constitution +0.3]
The 0.3 increase to his constitution was not as much as a day's training. However, how long and how much chakra did he expend to heal these people?
The efficiency was already heaven-defying.
Waving them away, Colt looked at Hinata who was hiding behind him.
Feeling his gaze, Hinata's face immediately flushed, and it continued to spread.
"Please...Colt-kun...don't look at me like that..."
Colt thought.
'What did he do? No, what could he do at his age?'
Hinata's shyness was too exaggerated, just staring caused such a big reaction. What If he asked her to help him have children in the future...?
Shaking his head, Colt immediately stopped thinking, as if he'd thought too far.
"Let's go, the snow is getting heavier, I'll take you home."
Not knowing she was almost envisioned being a mother, Hinata nodded obediently and followed Colt.
Along the way, the two did not communicate much. Mainly because he felt that if he said something improper, the Hyuga lady might faint from shyness.
He could be hunted down by the Hyuga clan.
Hinata followed closely behind, even stepping in Colt's footprints in the snow.
This was the second time she had been escorted home by him like this. Thinking of this, Hinata's little face turned red again.
Looking at the swinging sleeves in front, she wanted to grab them, but her timidity prevented any action.
Finally, the two came to the gate of the Hyuga Compound.
"Don't make your family anxious, go back quickly, Hinata."
Colt waved his hand and turned to leave.
But Hinata had the courage to ask him, "Colt-kun, can I come play with you in the future?"
Colt nodded, "Of course, but sometimes I have training and things to do, so you may not find me."
He gave Hinata his address and explained the situation. After seeing him agree, Hinata's little face finally showed a smile.
What neither of them knew was that this scene was also seen by an old man who likes to peep...
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