A place to call home

I went to bed around ten in the evening. Of course, I worked on other techniques besides the lightning blade. In general, the result: 1) Suidan no jutsu is the easiest to learn. While using it I almost choked on the first 3-4 attempts. Now I’m with her on You. 2) Suigadan is a little difficult for me. Make the stream rise up in the form of a fang and direct it towards the target. It’s difficult, even very difficult… You’ll need to practice more. Now he is doing very poorly. 3) Suijinheki — what could be more difficult? My answer is nothing! Trying to take water out of thin air and then make it swirl around me like a wall. This technique is simply terrifying to master! Proficiency Level — “I’ll just clap…hahaha!” 4) Hebi Mikazuchi — medium-light technique. On the fifth try it was more or less normal. Now she’s doing well. 5) Raiton no Yoroi is difficult. To send an electromagnetic pulse throughout the body, forcing it to take on the appearance of a covering, is quite a task! Mathematics will be easier against this background. With grief in half, I now have a small cover and thank you for that… Over time, there will be normal electric armor. Like Zeus I will throw lightning at my enemies in the future. 6) Raige — make a fish out of lightning? It was difficult, but a small fish began to emerge. A couple more days and there will be a normal snakehead. 7) Raikiri is my favorite technique. I don’t know how much time Kakashi, Sasuke and Sarada spent on it, but now I have a small charge of a thousand birds. Probably in a week something similar to a full-fledged Chidori will look like, and then it won’t be far from Raikiri. Probably, to continue learning, I will write down other techniques in the “notebook”. So as not to disturb adults again. For them, I am five, not twenty-five years old. I will do so, but after our training today. Let’s get acquainted with our capabilities. I wonder who will be on my team in the future? Also, what is the genin exam in Iwa? If in Konoha it’s easy to master the Kage Bunshin, then with them? Agree that cloning is not an indicator of worthy graduation from the academy. Boruto understood this and the exam became more or less better, but the future began to look more like my little world. There is no escape from the past; it will always haunt you. All that remains is to come to terms with it and accept it, to continue with life. You still can’t run away from yourself… **** Dressed in a black and red sweater, black pants and bandages on her hands — the rayton made itself felt during training — Tanomi went downstairs. She heard sounds from the kitchen. It looks like the parents have returned from a mission. Proceeding to the kitchen, Tanomi met with her mother, Masukaru Samida. She had green eyes and brown hair. She was dressed in a dark red kimono. -You’re back. Samida turned around. Tanomi stood at the entrance to the room. Giving her daughter a small smile, she went back to cooking. -Yes, literally, an hour ago. -Where is dad? — Tanomi asked, sitting down at the table. -He is with Tsuchikage-sama. I had to report for the mission… — putting breakfast on the table, she continued — How was your day at the academy? — Paying attention to the bandages of her child, she continued more seriously — And what’s wrong with your hands? Having understood the message of what was said, Tanomi took on a serious look, clasping her hands on the table. - First question first. We waited a long time for our sensei, Magitawa Kanoku. After he arrived, we said our names and then he quickly told us about chakra and stuff. And then we went to the training ground — she continued hanging — there we learned our elements! Listening to her daughter, Samida sat down next to her and couldn’t help but smile at her. A child, but she speaks as if she were at least thirty years old. How can one not be surprised here! -What is your element? — she asked. In their family, this issue was… quite a hot topic. Did she take after her father or mother, or maybe along her own path? - Suiton and Raiton! — Tanomi chirped cheerfully. Samida raised an eyebrow in surprise. Suiton and Raiton? She took an element from each of them. She grinned at this turn of events. To which Tanomi guiltily put her hand on the back of her neck — her habit — saying, “I have nothing to do with it — it’s on its own!” - Interesting… What about your hands? “And this…” Tanomi looked at her hands. “I practiced using the techniques last night.” Tanomi surprised her mother with this statement. Train to use techniques? Already?! -Is not it too early? — Samida asked, looking at her daughter in surprise. -The life of a shinobi is short. You need to prepare for it from childhood! Tanomi replied, to which she chuckled. He speaks just like his father. -How are you doing? —I’m good at two techniques! — she boasted of her achievement with a satisfied face. —And which ones, if it’s not a secret? — Mom asked her little genius. —Suidan no jutsu and Hebi Mikazuchi! — She answered proudly, raising her head. “There are others, they’re not doing well yet, but that will change soon!” —What other techniques did you manage to learn while we were away? — curiosity took its toll. They were gone for two days, and already such success! Isn’t he a genius? —From Suiton: Suigadan and Suijinheki, and from Raiton: Raiton no Yoroi, Raige and Chidori! Today I will write down more techniques on some paper and learn to use them. And then I’ll move on to other elements! Samida closed her eyes. The smile never left her face. Isn’t it a miracle? Only five years, but such ambitions! “In that case, I’ll give you a couple of scrolls for new techniques.” Need help with training? — To this request, Tanomi shook her head negatively — Little genius of Iwagakure no Sato! Tanomi smiled smugly. Genius! In that world, apart from the words schmuck, toothy dog/monkey and other obscenities, she had not heard anything like that. This is how people should be treated normally! Another confirmation that she is home. -And when are you going to the academy? — her mother’s voice brought her out of her thoughts. -At seven o’clock. Samida looked at the wall clock. It’s half past six. -You should hurry up, otherwise you’ll be late… Tanomi glanced at her watch and immediately began to eat quickly. Why Samida couldn’t help but laugh. Having finished eating and thanking her mother, the youngest Masukara ran towards the exit. -I’m late… See you in the evening! - Of course, daughter! — she managed to shout before Tanomi disappeared behind the door. Now there will be something to talk about with my father, besides past and upcoming missions. **** Be late on the first day! It’s mind boggling! Okay in a week, but now? With such thoughts, Tanomi ran through the streets of Iwagakure. Jumping over obstacles, along the roofs and walls of buildings, she quickly headed to the training ground. She had been training walking on surfaces for six months. In the first days there were a lot of bruises and contusions, but then, when she stopped falling back to the ground, they were gone. I didn’t waste my time. While my parents were away, I quietly trained in the basic techniques of ninpo — the art of ninja. 1) Funyu no jutsu — sealing in a scroll — Tora — Ne — Inu — I — Tori. 2) Shunshin no jutsu — disappearance — Inu — Ushi — Tori — I. 3) Kawarimi no jutsu — replacement — Tora — I — Ushi — Inu — Mi. 4) Henge no jutsu — transformation — a seal of general economical concentration. 5) Kage Bunshin no jutsu — shadow cloning (forbidden technique) — cloning seal. All these techniques work well, except for a couple… I have a very big problem with Tori’s seal. Even if you kill her, she turns out very poorly. No matter how long I collect it, there’s no way! You’ll have to do without it… There are a whole bunch of techniques that are no worse! It looks like I’ll be the only ninja in the world who can’t use Tori’s seal! Laughter, and nothing more… Maybe it will work out over time? Lost in thought, Tanomi did not even notice how she reached the place where the training began. Aspiring ninjas carefreely hid behind stones and rocks from the scorching sun. Sensei hasn’t arrived yet. The students were at the same time happy, but at the same time, they prayed for Kami to come here. Otherwise, they will have to be here until the evening… Kanoku-sensei will not let them go home so easily — not on his watch! **** At this time, Masukaru’s house Samida was literally sprawled out on the living room sofa. Everything in the house has been redone. Now a well-deserved rest until the Tsuchikage sends them on a new mission. Looking at the ceiling with her emerald-colored eyes, she thought about her Tanomi — the topic of their conversation today. Remembering her husband, the door of the house opened. Reluctantly getting up from the cozy and soft sofa, Samida went into the hallway. He came as if on cue, she thought. “How long have you been…” Samida said, leaning her back against the wall and crossing her arms. - Sorry. The Tsuchikage gave us a new mission… We leave in three days. — He answered with an absolutely impassive, tired face, walking into the kitchen. Following him, Samida sat down at the table opposite him. He sat with his head bowed to his folded hands, sighing heavily. Severe fatigue from the search mission made itself felt. —Did you see Tanomi this morning? — Having received a positive nod, he continued — Did you ask about the academy? -Yes. She will be trained by Kanoku-san. —Magitava? -Yes, he is the one. — she continued, folding her hands in front of her, “Yesterday they recognized their elements.” -And what does she have? — raising an eyebrow, saying, “I’m listening carefully,” he asked. —Suiton and Raiton. — Samida answered in an even voice, causing him surprise and a small grin. -Storm, that means… This is already interesting… “You say you’re not happy about it…” she said, getting up from her chair, walking back towards the living room, and continued, “Besides, yesterday she, it turns out, spent the whole evening practicing using techniques.” And, by the way, he already masters two almost perfectly. “I’m not surprised by this… Still, almost from infancy, she showed an ardent interest in shinobi. -That’s for sure. — Samida said quietly laughing. — Tanomi said that she will pick up more techniques for training today. “When she comes in the evening, we’ll discuss this with her.” At this statement, Samida nodded and walked into the living room, leaving her husband alone with his thoughts. Ranton… They won’t be able to teach her this element. This is Kumogakure’s specialty. They can only teach you how to use lightning and water separately, and also help you master the elements of earth. But no one expected what would happen today… **** An hour passed and Magitawa still did not appear. What could have delayed him so much? Is he like Obito, helping old people? Even in other villages there are similar personalities… “Sitting and doing nothing is, of course, good… but not when you need to save a couple of individuals!” Rising from the ground under the rock that served as the only shade for everyone, Tanomi looked at the young shinobi. Nobody gave a damn about this. Some just sat, some gathered in groups and played, argued, and some slept — after all, they woke up at five and six in the morning! In a word — slackers… Sighing, Masukaru stepped out of the shadows. -I don’t know about you, but I came here to train. And since there is no sensei, I will start without him. — Having said this, the glances of all the children present turned to her. -Do you know at least one technique? — asked a girl with brown eyes and blonde hair tied into two high ponytails. She was wearing a coral blouse and black pants with shinobi sandals. Her name was Nisakawa Yumi. Turning to her, Tanomi involuntarily grinned. There’s a lot she doesn’t know… -I know enough techniques to start, Yumi. -And what? — she asked with an expression of “I don’t believe it.” -Well look! Having attracted the attention of all the ninja, Tanomi began to form the seal. -Kage Bunshin no jutsu! In an instant, twenty clones of Masukaru appeared out of white smoke. The children, their mouths open in surprise, looked at her, or rather them. Was it a waste of time to spend six months working on these techniques? -Ka…How are you?! — in complete disbelief at what she saw, Yumi tried to ask her question. -Sleight of hand and no fraud! — she answered along with the clones, leaving everyone in complete shock. “As you wish, we will work on Chidori…” turning away from the crowd of crazy non-shinobi, Tanomi and the clones began to train. The students watched in fascination as she…they made seals and white and blue lightning sparks literally flew from their hands. And this went on for about five minutes, until one moment… -Uh… Tanomi… The clones with the original turned to the source of the voice. Yumi… It was clear from her uncertain look that she was at a loss. - I’m listening… -You… Could you teach me this technique? — Nisakawa asked, gathering her courage. -Which of the two are we talking about? -Clones… - Easily! There is nothing complicated here. -Hey! Won’t you teach us? Or do you think we are unworthy? Turning to the new source, Tanomi and Yumi saw a boy with black hair and yellow eyes. He was dressed in clothing reminiscent of an Iwa shinobi uniform. His name was Sanshido Takashi. - Even if the whole village is there, I don’t care who I teach! If you want, then join! And you! — turned to the clones — You continue to develop the technique, a little later we will find out the result. -Fine! — they answered in unison. Moving away from the shadow clones, Masukaru began an unexpected training. —Before moving on to practice, I will devote time to the lecture part. As you might have guessed, clones are capable of completely copying the user of this technique. But! There are many nuances regarding it… Regular clones are divided into different types. I will list those that you can meet more often. These are water, stone, regular, sand, etc. clones. The ones you see behind me are not illusory, like those of ordinary shinobi, but real, like ourselves. Another feature of clones is that they consume the same supply of chakra as you create them. That is, now you see nineteen clones behind me, not counting me, which means they will consume one nineteenth of the chakra. When you stop the technique, then along with them you get all their fatigue, etc., etc. Clear? — They nodded silently — That’s good… now it’s practice. To use the technique you need to put down this cloning seal. — Tanomi demonstrated it — And that’s basically all you need to know. Now you can practice cloning as much as you like… I’m now taking the promised rest… Sitting on the ground under the shadow of a boulder, Tanomi scattered all the clones. All their fatigue was immediately transmitted to her. Chidori is not a weak technique! A short rest and her strength will be tested. This is not Naruto trying to cut a leaf into two parts! **** At this time, Kanoku-sensei was hiding behind one of the boulders. He arrived just in time. “I wouldn’t expect anything less from you, Tanomi.” Looking at the attempts to learn how to make at least one clone, he decided not to interfere for now. They now have their own sensei who will train them. And he himself will come up a little later, after all, he was very interested in learning the result of the clones’ work…