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(Four chapters today for you lot!)
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After sending the rescued hostages back to their villages, Colt and Maruboshi Kosuke received heartfelt gratitude from the villagers.
Colt had also successfully completed the first mission of his life.
Seeing that it was getting late, Maruboshi Kosuke proposed staying at an inn, in a nearby town for the night.
Anyway, there was nothing urgently awaiting them back in Konoha, Colt readily agreed.
Proper rest was also part of the training experience.
Coincidentally, he also needed a quiet place to study the newly awakened Mangekyo Sharingan.
...
Inside the hotel room, Colt set up a simple alarm barrier seal to prevent outsiders from intruding.
Sitting on the bed, the distinct pattern of the Mangekyo Sharingan manifested in both his eyes.
The surging ocular power boiled in his mind, and Colt felt the four dojutsu techniques embedded within.
That's right, four techniques.
Two belonged to his autonomously awakened abilities, and the other two were Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, which belonged to Itachi's eyes. Which were given by him when he was treating him.
After some examination, Colt also identified the nature of his two personal mangekyo abilities.
Sadly, they were not the highly coveted 'dual Kamui' that he was hoping for.
The first dojutsu technique, [Sukunahikona], can shrink any inanimate object down and instantly restore it to its original size.
As for living beings, he can only shrink himself and not other people.
The second dojutsu technique, [Ten No Shiso (Heaven's Thoughts)], allows controlling any object infused with his own chakra, and he can even transmit chakra through the air itself.
Tremendously overpowered indeed.
After seeing the effects of these two dojutsu techniques, an idea instantly formed in Colt's mind.
Sukunahikona was simply too powerful in shrinking any object. If Naruto throws a Sage Art: Massive Rasenshuriken, then Colt can directly use the technique to turn it into a miniature Rasenshuriken, drastically reducing its destructive power.
At critical moments, he can also reduce his own body so that the enemy loses line of sight of him, which was extremely disadvantageous to them.
As for Ten No Shiso, while impressive alone, when combined with Sukunahikona, the two became a perfect symbiotic match.
However, Sukunahikona... This seems to be an extremely rare ability.
Not just unique here, but unique to the entire world outside too.
Looking at the Kaminari sword hanging on the wall, he directly controlled it to float over with Ten No Shiso and then used Sukunahikona to shrink it down.
In the end, it became like a sword pendant necklace that he wore around his neck.
This saved him a lot of hassle.
Colt was not at all concerned about the Mangekyo's fabled side effect of blindness from overusing these eyes.
He has the Sage Body, and this deficiency has been automatically compensated without even feeling it.
Not only that, he also found that his ocular power reserves were still growing at an incredible rate.
It seems the Mangekyo was not an end-state, but merely a new beginning.
Perhaps, when the ocular power has accumulated to a certain level, the eternal Mangekyo will naturally awaken.
"System, open my character status."
The status screen unfurled into view:
[Name: Kamiyo Colt]
[Age: 13]
[Constitution: 4396 (Sage Body awakening)]
[Spirit: 3900 (Sharingan awakening)]
[Chakra: 5.6]
[Talent: Ninja Lineage]
[Skills: Chakra Control (9), Raikiri (9), Chidori Stream (9), Rasengan (8) and more...]
[Chakra Natures: Wind (8), Lightning (9), Earth (7), Fire (8), Water (7), Yin (7), Yang (8)]
[Points: 45,654]
[Evaluation: Kage-level in strength, well-rounded with no dead ends, a ninjutsu grandmaster of this generation.]
[Possesses high-level fearsome ninjutsu, and exaggerated Chakra Transformation capabilities.]
Colt's status screen was gorgeous.
Among them, the Ninja Lineage talent had played a decisive role.
It was precisely because of this talent that Colt's various ninjutsu levels could be rapidly honed to such insane heights.
If it's only about a single nature transformation, this ninja world can probably compete with him in that one attribute.
But if talking about all five basic elements plus yin and yang releases, sorry, there really isn't anyone comparable.
Not even Nagato can match up completely.
Of course, this does not mean that Colt can necessarily defeat Nagato. After all, the Rinnegan's hax abilities were indeed quite the bullshit, and he still needed to train diligently.
After appreciating his status, Colt rested contentedly.
As for researching the Susanoo too thoroughly, it was not suitable to do so openly here.
He'll wait until he can find an unmanned training ground environment to safely experiment.
...
Early the next morning, Colt and Maruboshi Kosuke greeted each other and went out into the streets.
After such an arduous mission trip, he had to bring back some small gifts for Hinata and Ino.
But as he was walking around, there were increasingly big bags and small pouches in his hands.
No way, since he was bringing gifts for Hinata and the others, Naruto should also get some.
And since Naruto was getting them, shouldn't Shikamaru and Chōji also receive gifts?
Thinking of this, Colt simply counted all the Rookie Nine, leaving no one behind.
Of course, here referring to the new generation Rookie Nine, not counting Haruno Sakura.
If counting Sakura, it would be the Thirteen Rookies (including Team Guy), and the number 13 was not auspicious.
Finding a secluded spot, he used Sukunahikona to shrink all the bags in his hands down to the size of military ration pills, and stuffed them directly into his ninja pouch.
On the return journey, the two of them slowed down considerably.
Colt also took this opportunity to ask Maruboshi Kosuke about kenjutsu.
The Konoha-Ryū Yanagi was a Genjutsu-focused sword style, which does not match Colt's personality favoring brute force offense.
But that doesn't mean Kosuke had nothing to teach him.
After living for so many years, it was no exaggeration to call him a living fossil archive of Konoha's martial knowledge, and there was much worthwhile wisdom in Maruboshi Kosuke.
The two walked and talked simultaneously along the way.
Throughout the journey, Maruboshi Kosuke's appreciation for Colt had been raised to a new level.
'This kid's talent is too high, often a single casual pointer will bring forth tremendous insights.'
In just those two days, when they arrived back at Konoha's gates…
Colt had learned around seventy to eighty percent of his swordsmanship fundamentals.
The two relying on sword skills alone to spar and train, it took a supreme effort for the seasoned old man to barely edge out against Colt.
Looking at Konoha which he had not seen for a few days, Colt felt the intimacy of a returning native son.
It turned out that before he knew it, he had already made this place his true home.
'Yes, I have lovers and friends here.'
Only their existence can make him feel that the world was real and mattered.
Colt, standing at the gates of Konoha, shook his head and laughed wryly.
Just how old was he now?
To be so sentimental and pondering about such things.
'I can be at peace here, this is my hometown after all.'
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"You go back first; I'll just report to Lord Third."
"After a couple of days of rest, we'll continue taking on missions."
Back in Konoha, Maruboshi Kosuke did not ask Colt to accompany him to the Hokage Building to hand in the mission report.
Anyway, the standard mission debriefs only needed to be registered.
Colt nodded when he heard this, "Then I will trouble you, Maruboshi-Senpai."
He did have the idea of going to see Hinata and Ino first.
As for the gifts for others, it's fine to distribute them when he gets the opportunity.
Seeing Colt's hurried footsteps, Maruboshi Kosuke smiled.
He liked this kid more and more.
Carrying his Wok, Maruboshi Kosuke made his way to the Hokage Building and met with the Third.
"You're back? How did it go?"
The Third didn't look up but continued processing the documents on his desk. After reading one, he stamped his seal and then moved to the next one.
The big Chunin Exam event was getting closer, and more matters were piling up.
So far, there have been many ninja villages preparing envoys to participate.
In addition, there will also be nobility and even prominent figures from many countries attending.
Konoha must do all the preparations and showcase its strength to the outside world.
This kept the 69-year-old Third Hokage very busy, even looking haggard lately.
On top of that, even his daily spying program had to be cut by two hours.
"Everything went smoothly; I finally understand why you favor Colt so much."
"In time, he will become the main pillar supporting Konoha."
The Third raised his head in surprise, he did not expect Kosuke Maruboshi to give such a lofty evaluation.
"Tell me in detail."
Maruboshi Kosuke recounted everything one by one, and the Third grinned as he listened.
What he was happy about was not just Colt's strength, but more so Colt's judgment and behavior.
Punishing the wicked with lethal force while showing mercy to the weak.
This was the true measure of a Kage's character.
"Then it will take another month for you to continue mentoring him. After he has accumulated enough experience, I will have him return to Team 7 to foster teamwork."
"No problem," Kosuke Maruboshi agreed without hesitation. He also wanted to see how far Colt could ultimately go.
On the other hand, Colt found Hinata very easily.
After all, Konoha's genins cycle through those D-rank mission locations repeatedly, and the areas were fixed zones.
Coupled with his familiarity with Hinata's chakra signature, he soon spotted Team 8 working by a river.
"Colt!"
When Hinata saw the person she liked, she immediately threw away the weeds in her hands and ran into Colt's embrace.
Though it's only been a few days since they last saw each other, but she had sorely missed him.
She had been a little distracted during missions these days.
Now that Colt was back, she was relieved.
Holding Hinata tightly, Colt also expressed his feelings through actions.
Unable to hold back, he kissed her.
!!
Hinata's eyes widened, her cheeks flushed crimson, and she fainted dead away.
This time Colt felt a bit dumbstruck.
As he got a bit emotional, he briefly forgot about Hinata's extremely shy personality.
Not knowing whether to laugh or cry, he carried the unconscious Hinata gently and said apologetically to Kurenai Yuhi, who was watching the spectacle with great interest:
"Kurenai-san, Hinata can't carry out the mission like this, so I'll take her away first."
"Shino, Kiba, I'll leave the rest to you two."
Kurenai said teasingly: "Then I'll leave Hinata to you, but you do know that some things are still a bit early for you kids, don't you?"
Colt: ...
'This Kurenai-sensei is quite the tease.'
"Don't worry, Hinata is too young, so I won't mess around. Besides, If I wanted that sort of thing then I should be pursuing a beautiful lady like Sensei."
He cheekily said and before Kurenai could react, Colt leaped onto the rooftops while carrying Hinata in his arms.
With a few hops, he disappeared from Kurenai's line of sight.
And Kurenai just stood there blankly.
'This cheeky brat, did he really flirt with me right now?'
Thinking of this, Kurenai took a swig from her canteen, and a blush appeared on her face.
It's all Kakashi's fault. He indulges in that Icha-Icha trash daily, and now he's corrupting the children too.
In her mind, Colt's handsome visage kept appearing for a bit.
...
Hinata's fainting spell didn't last long, it was just a temporary stress response from her body.
However, she was still a little shy when she woke up, and Colt's hand was also firmly grasping hers.
The intimate posture between the two was very close.
"C-Colt, can you let me go?"
"No," Colt refused flatly, "I'm here to help you adjust to our future life."
"Imagine that we have to live together for a lifetime. Being so shy isn't going to work from now on."
Hinata heard what Colt said about their shared life, her heart warmed, and she even forgot her usual shyness.
For the whole afternoon, the two of them treated Konoha as their personal lovers' lane, just like other young couples.
The two strolled along the bustling market street, looking for interesting shops and sights.
They also went to Ichiraku Ramen. Under the surprised eyes of Pops Teuchi, Hinata ate fifteen consecutive bowls.
Finally, they went to the Hokage Rock carvings, where Colt personally put on the bracelet he had bought for Hinata.
In the setting sun's glow, he kissed her again.
Only this time, Hinata didn't faint, but responded with wholehearted ardor.
...
As night fell, the world of the two lovers came to an end.
Hinata reluctantly held Colt's hand and walked towards the Hyuga Clan Compound.
Their relationship had increased so rapidly in just those few hours, now at the intimate boyfriend-girlfriend stage. After all, they had been together since young, and today was an outlet for them to express themselves.
It's just like that, not to mention how giddy and warm Hinata felt in her heart.
It's just that the Hyuga clan's strict rules mandate a curfew time for members to return home daily.
Hinata couldn't defy or change those traditions either.
At the last moment, Colt and Hinata arrived at the Hyuga Clan gates.
The figure of Hiashi Hyuga appeared there unexpectedly, and another little girl with white eyes was standing beside him.
It was her younger sister, Hyuga Hanabi.
This was the first time Colt had met Hanabi in person.
He found that the cuteness of the little sister was not at all inferior to Hinata at that age.
In fact, she seemed even a little livelier.
Hanabi's eyes widened, looking at her older sister and this handsome big brother holding hands intimately.
And Hiashi looked at them impassively.
Hinata was taken aback by her father's sudden appearance and subconsciously wanted to withdraw her hand from Colt's grip.
However, it was held firmly by Colt instead.
"Don't be afraid, I'm here."
These few simple words gave Hinata infinite courage.
Some confrontations had to happen sooner than later, and even her formidable father couldn't stop her determination to be with Colt.
The intimate actions of the young couple were all witnessed by Hiashi.
He finally spoke up.
"Kamiyo Colt, I think we should have a chat!"
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