A place to call home

Walking through the village back home, throwing her arms back around her neck, Tanomi was lost in her thoughts about tomorrow. Tomorrow I will officially become a shinobi of Iwagakure! In just two days! Two days, Karl!!! Now home and to my own clearing away from everyone. There’s only one thing I can’t understand… Why was Chidori so powerful? Yesterday I barely learned how to do a charge normally, but here… I dealt with the clones in five minutes. What kind of miracles? Okay, now I need to work with the new ones and deal with the existing ones. By the way, somehow magically Tori’s seal came out. Probably, during these six months, the hands remembered her. Then you need to try the techniques with her. I’ll also try other elements — I really want to finally move on to them! **** Having reached the house, Tanomi went inside. Calm and peace greeted her. Taking off her shinobi shoes, she walked deeper into the house. —Tanomi. — a man’s voice stopped her. Turning, she met her father’s gaze. He had black eyes and long dark brown, almost black, hair. He was dressed in a black kimono. Honestly, I can’t help comparing him to Madara. The same look that makes you fall through the ground. His name was Masukaru Shimizu. -Yes, Tou-san. -We have to talk. — Without saying anything else, he walked into the living room. “What does he want to talk about?” — The only question flashed through her head before Tanomi followed him. **** Sitting down opposite my father, a slight trembling ran through my whole body from the thought that this would be a very serious conversation. Shimizu looked at his daughter with a cold gaze. “Samida told me that your element is Storm…”, having received an affirmative nod, he continued, “And that you trained last night.” -Yes… —Did Magitawa give you these techniques for training? “No, I learned to use them myself, and that’s not all…” he arched his eyebrow questioningly, silently asking, “What else do you know?” — Some are basic ones, which are taught at the academy, and others are Suiton and Raiton, but there are not many of them… -It’s clear. I expected to talk to you in the evening, but now it’s only day. — releasing a little Ki, he continued in a steely voice — Why aren’t you at the academy? “M-Kanoku-sensei let me go to get ready…” Tanomi answered with her eyes darting around the room. -For what? — he asked with emphasis. -He told me that I would become a genin if I won the fight with him tomorrow afternoon. -Genin? -Y-yes. — habitually placing her hand on her neck, she answered nervously. He chuckled. This reaction left her confused. - Are you talking about a genin? Why did he suddenly decide that? —He appreciated my shinobi skills and techniques… “I see…” he continued, softening. “Since he decided, then you deserve it…”, regaining his calm appearance. “What techniques do you already know, Tanomi?” “He better tell him everything, otherwise the pressure will skyrocket now.” — From the usual ones: Shunshin, Shossen, Kage Bunshin, Funyu, Kawarimi, Henge, Kuchiyose; from Suiton: Suidan, Suigadan, Suijinheki, and Raiton: Hebi Mikazuchi, Raiton no Yoroi, Raige, Chidori. Well, I remember some of the others, but I haven’t worked with them yet…” she blurted out almost in one breath. -Now I’m not surprised why he made this decision… Answer one question: how do you know the technique of the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama? -I… I heard chunin or jounin arguing among themselves. And, in general, …that’s how I found out about her. Then I found a mention of it in some scroll and studied it. — we lie and don’t blush. “I’ve been coming up with this legend for five years now.” - Let’s say… We rarely see each other and, therefore, I can still believe that I could learn them, but… — folding his hands in a cross — Who have you already signed a contract with? -Kon… But no! I just memorized these seals. I don’t have any calling. — Hastened to reassure her father, you never know what else he’ll think about. After glaring at Tanomi a little more, Shimizu took a deep breath and allowed himself a slight smile. The daughter took after her father. Rising from the sofa, he headed towards the exit from the living room, but stopped halfway. -As soon as you defeat Magitawa, you will have your own call. — turning half a turn to Tanomi — Consider this a gift on the occasion of becoming a full-fledged shinobi. — continuing his way out of the room — Now rest and get back to training, Tanomi. “Although in appearance he seems heartless, cold and you get the feeling that he doesn’t care about his family, but behind this mask he is the kindest person. Although he doesn’t show it… Interesting… What is his calling?” **** Morning of the next day. On the way to the meeting point. It’s somehow strange… Just the day before yesterday, techniques were difficult for me, but now… Now I can easily use strong techniques. What is this connected with? Let’s wait and see, but now the result. We look and go crazy. 1) Suiton: Mihu Arare — Water shots — Mi — Tora — Ears — Tora — Inu 2) Suiton: Suidanha — Shockwave — Tora — Ne — Uma — Mi — Tatsu 3) Suiton: Suijinchu — Water Column — Tora 4) Suiton: Misurappa — Wild Water Wave — Tatsu — Tora — 5) Suiton: Suiryudan no jutsu — Water Dragon Technique — Tora — Ne — And — Inu — Uma — Tatsu — And — Not — Uma — Inu — Not — Tora — Inu — And — Uma — Not — Tora — Tatsu — And — Inu — Torah 6) Suiton: Suiro no jutsu — Water prison technique — Mi — Hidsuji — Uma — U — Hidsuji — Uma — U — Volumetric form 7) Ninpo: Kirigakure no jutsu — Technique of hiding in the fog — Half of Thor 8) Raiton: Sandaboruto — Thunderbolt — Tora — Mi — Tora — Tori — Tora — Hisuji — Tora 9) Raiton: Amigumo — Lightning Web — Inu — Tatsu — No — 10) Raigeki — Lightning Strike — Tora — Mi — Inu 11) Raiso Gekishin — Shards of lightning — Saru — Ears — I — Tora 12) Raiton: Jibashi — Electromagnetic Murder — I — Hisuji — Mi Can I not comment on each one, but all at once? In general, thanks to the clones—of which I can now create thirty of them easily—the techniques were easy for me. The Sharingan no Kakashi technique is wonderful! But according to the logic of things, it shouldn’t be this way. At least in my case… **** I dressed for the weather today, you might say. A black jacket, which was tied at the waist, a yellow T-shirt, pants and shinobi shoes. It’s hot today… And here comes our enemy. Rising from the ground, hidden behind the shadow of a small boulder, Tanomi moved towards Kanoku-sensei. He was not alone, his students walked next to him — now spectators. -Hello Tanomi! -Hello Kanoku-sensei. “I hope you don’t mind the others watching our battle.” -No, I will only be glad for them to look at a real shinobi fight! — she answered, closing her eyes. -Hahaha! As long as I’ve known you, you never cease to amaze me. -This is not the first time you have said this, sensei… -It’s right. Well, I think it’s time to start. “I’ve been waiting for this moment since yesterday, sensei!” **** The rays of the scorching sun came into contact with the ground, heating it to high temperatures. It was hard to breathe, because the air was also heated. Two people — a student and a teacher — stood opposite each other in anticipation of battle. The weather conveyed to everyone the tension of the two opponents. -Your task is to defeat me, or hold out as long as possible. It’s clear? “Yes, sensei, but I warn you, I won’t hold back!” “As long as her chakra is fine, it will most likely happen in battle.” -In that case… Start! The fight has begun! Tanomi created one clone. She coordinated the seals of water technology, and the clone of lightning. —Suiton: Misurappa! —Ryton: Jibashi! They attacked at the same time. A powerful stream of electrified water moved towards him. Kanoku began to make the seals — Tora — U — I — Inu and slammed it on the ground. —Doton: Doryuheki! A wall of mud appeared in front of him, blocking him from the deadly stream. But he did not take into account one thing… The flow was so powerful that it broke through the wall. Magitava managed to jump onto one of the boulders. The water did not reach him — the wall knocked it off course and spilled onto the ground. “Where does she get such strength? Chakra? No…she’s fine so far. We need to get closer to her.” As he approached, he made the seals — Uma — Inu — Tori — Ushi — Mi. —Doton: Dosekiryu! The earth began to take the form of a dragon. With great speed he rushed after Tanomi. She stood still, making new seals. —Ryton: Sandaboruto! Rayton is stronger than Doton. The earth dragon crumbled, but it was a distraction. Kanoku suddenly appeared behind her. Tanomi pierced her target with her kunai and disappeared into white smoke. “Clone?” — he mentally asked himself. Wary, he began to inspect the area. “Hides the chakra. She must have switched places with the clone when I put up the wall. She had no other option.” Tanomi, hiding behind one of the boulders, was collecting the longest seal of the water technique. —Suiton: Suiryudan no jutsu! A dragon began to form from the remaining water. Kanoku-sensei was able to dodge him. Tanomi appeared next to him. Activating Raiton no Yoroi, she launched a frontal attack. He dodged again. “Here it is! Her chakra…it becomes noticeably more powerful, but why? It’s as if it doesn’t end, but rather accumulates.” Masukaru stood grinning with excitement. Nothing at all passed, but it was as if no energy was wasted. Energy bubbled within her. An intense heat ran down my spine, but not from the sun, but from thirst…for blood. Then something happened that absolutely no one expected. With their mouths open, everyone looked at Tanomi. Everyone was shocked by what they saw. Twelve sharp, neck-shaped plates protruded from her back. There were two of the same on her hands, but they were thirty centimeters in size. Drops of blood flowed down her body from these places where these gray-black growths were located. The lips broke into a grin of pain. Left eye… Her eye changed the sclera from white to black, and the pupil became yellow. And around the eye and on the left side of the neck, black complex lines began to spread across the skin. “What it is?! What is this — natural energy? What kind of ability does she have? — Magitawa was taken aback. This is the pinnacle of his understanding. “After this fight, you will need to talk to the Tsuchikage. Urgently!” How painful it is… I don’t know how Kakuzu felt, but I can already guess… And I forgot about you — Carnage. So this is what he looks like in this world. I…I love it! -Well, sensei, shall we fight at full strength? -You amazed me, Tanomi. What else are you capable of? “We need to find out more about this phenomenon…” She activated the spinal plates. Outwardly, they stretched out in a plastic form, reminiscent of black tentacles. She controlled them with her left eye, because it practically did not blink. It was used as a sight — for focusing. There is no hiding from him! The tentacles were aimed directly at the sensei. He had difficulty dodging them. It was problematic to fight them off with a kunai. “A blade would be more suitable here,” he mentally regretted not having wielded it. The advantage of this ability is that I don’t need to move around. Controlling the tentacles is easy, because my left eye allows me to see not only in front, but also behind. It’s something similar to the Byakugan. But will this spread to the right eye? And if the eye is someone else’s, will I be able to use Carnage? “It’s almost impossible to get close to her. This is her absolute protection. Tch… Yes, she is not inferior in strength to experienced jounin. We can’t waste any more time. It’s time to finish! Magitawa hastily formed the seals — Hidsuji — Inu — Ne — Mi — Tora. —Doton: Kengan no jutsu! The right hand turned into a Stone Fist. And for the final blow, he rushed towards her in a frontal attack. Tanomi grinned. “I thought so too, sensei…” The plates on his right hand fused into a black blade. The point was very strong and thin, like a blade. The opponents rushed at each other. The whistle of the wind drowned out the voices. Views are directed only forward. A moment… Collision! A cloud of dust rose above the site. What was behind it is unknown… All that remains is to wait for it to settle back to the ground. “Who won?” — this phrase was in everyone’s head. What they saw went beyond the realm of fantasy. …The dust settled to the ground. The opponents stood looking into each other’s eyes. The guns are linked together. The stone is pierced through, but the hand is not touched. Sensei was trying to catch his breath, and Tanomi was looking at him and smiling, as if she was not tired. Although that was true. How many techniques were used, but there was not an ounce of fatigue. “I would never have thought that you had such strength…” he broke the silence after catching his breath. “To be honest, me too, Kanoku-sensei,” she replied, deactivating the ability and making the usual gesture. The students are delighted with this battle. It’s not every day you see something like this! Tanomi and Kanoku-sensei have laid down the seal of reconciliation — now they are not enemies. -It was amazing! — Yumi exclaimed as she approached. “I couldn’t even think that you were so strong!” -Yes, …I didn’t expect this myself… -Come on, don’t be modest. We saw everything, Tanomi. — Gary inserted his word — It seems that it’s really difficult to compete with you in strength… But I’ll try. -Grow up first, Gary. “I don’t want to interrupt you, but I have to… You won and now you become a genin.” Congratulations. -Thank you sensei. — she bowed. “It was a good fight.” -Tanomi, what was that power? — Magitava asked with his arms crossed. “I’ve never seen anything like this in my life.” -I don’t know myself, but I’ve already come up with a name for it — Carnage! - Hmm, interesting name. —An interesting name for an interesting ability! “You can’t argue…” he chuckled quietly. — Tanomi, I think you better go to the hospital. — looking at the bloody smudges — Let them check you. Maybe it somehow affects you… I’ll visit you a little later. -Okay sensei, see you later! “Now we need to go to the Sandaimyo. He will decide what to do with you…”