Сhapter 13

The first academic year at the Shinobi Academy somehow imperceptibly for me began to approach its logical conclusion… Ahead of me were exams and tests for which, for the most part, I was already ready. And only the realization of how quickly the last half a year has passed for me has somewhat confused me. I was too focused on my own affairs and problems, at some point I stopped feeling the passage of time. A clear daily routine, which I made up for myself, made my days look like each other, and I began to feel like the same groundhog in a time loop.

Although, looking back, I understand perfectly well that a lot has really happened over the past time. So, I finally settled into a new world for myself, merged into its realities, and the "mask" I use reminds me more and more of myself. Yes, with some age adjustments, but lately I've really started to pretend less and behave like a juvenile idiot. Even my periodic bouts of hyperactivity began to fade…

Well, or to be more precise, I just started to control myself better. Constant meditation and constant training in chakra management have increased my level of concentration and endurance at times. And the control of the chakra itself has been getting better and better lately… I have learned to control the chakra quite freely inside the body, even without using meditations, and I have already learned to release the chakra outside. With the latter, of course, I still have some problems, and I can cope with such a task only in a state of deep meditation, but it could still be considered my success.

Moreover, during this time my chakrosystem has managed to get stronger well, and my chakra has become even more… I felt it perfectly well myself, and the words of Hiruzen, whom I met three more times during this time, only confirmed my feelings. As I grew, my body grew stronger, and my chakra reserve grew after it. Because of this, it was especially difficult for me to cope with some chakra control training, but the results of my labors were not bad.

So, I learned to strengthen my body with a chakra quite well, removing it from the chakra channels and feeding it to my muscles and ligaments… However, for safe reinforcement, I had to charge the whole body with the chakra immediately, or only slightly evading the concentration of the chakra in the muscle groups I needed. I learned to use both methods, knowing full well that a little later I would need to combine them into a single technique.… But so far it was easier for me to feed the necessary muscle groups with a small amount of chakra.

Of course, it was still difficult for me to manage small volumes of chakra, but it's still much easier than simultaneously feeding the whole body with chakra. I still don't have enough concentration for such tricks, especially when it comes to using the chakra without using meditation… Although right now, I only need meditation to strengthen my concentration. I have recently felt the chakra very clearly and without any meditation.

My body is used to the fact that I am constantly trying to manipulate the energy inside me, hence this effect. It's a completely logical and expected effect, but I still feel some spiritual uplift, if I just focus my attention a little on my own chakra... it's nice to feel my own strength. Although I did not focus only on this aspect of my own development.

Of course, the possibilities of the chakra captivated me more and more with each new day, but I simply could not focus on it alone. I'm still a person, not a robot, periodically I needed a rest or a banal change of activity. And the usual such change of activity was physical training… Very long and energy-consuming workouts, during which I tried to squeeze the maximum strength and speed out of my body, knowing perfectly well that these are the characteristics of my body that are somewhat lagging behind my endurance.

Yes, I could run very fast, jump high and far, perform many gymnastic elements and in general was ridiculously strong… But against the background of some of my classmates, I still did not stand out. And even my perfect physical fitness scores didn't really inspire me. As long as I was at least somewhat inferior to the same Uchiha, I will be dissatisfied with myself. After all, all my classmates are children, and if I can't surpass ordinary children, then what can we say about becoming a really strong shinobi.

Because of this, in fact, I devoted quite a lot of time to my physical development, at the same time asking the third Hokage, at our last meeting, the opportunity to be examined from time to time in the hospital… And even though he was surprised by such a request, especially since it was impossible to drive the past Naruto even for a medical examination, but after listening to my arguments, he still gave his consent, fully appreciating my concern... So, now a shinobi in a beast mask comes for me once a month, taking me to a scheduled medical examination.

That's where they check the development of my chakrosystem, at the same time checking that for the presence of all kinds of injuries. Still, the amount of my chakra is not only a serious force in the future, but also a significant cause for concern. One wrong step on my part, and I could stay forever, for example, without the ability to release the chakra through some tanketsu ... And let the chance of such a mistake on my part is minimal, but I brought my paranoia about everything related to health from my previous life and was not going to get rid of it.

In general, to be honest, I was thinking about iryenin's career. Even if local doctors cannot boast of special respect from other Shinobi, but the opportunity to heal this or that wound almost instantly on yourself or your friend is too expensive to refuse such an opportunity ... And it was not worth forgetting about the banal maintenance of your own health.

But it didn't work out. My idea was nipped in the bud by the same third Hokage, bluntly saying that my chakra is not very suitable for medical techniques, it is too toxic. And I have frankly shitty control over my chakra, especially considering the time that I have already spent on my training… In general, yes, with my chakra volumes, I should not meddle in medicine. This will not only not give me the proper result, but will also ruin my potential as a full-fledged Shinobi… Or so Hiruzen said.

Well, nothing… My own regeneration should be enough in most cases. And I can't do anything with my own chakra anyway. Moreover, Hiruzen most likely did not lie to me about its toxicity. I myself can clearly feel the "edge" in my chakra, and I don't forget about the huge demon in my stomach. Most likely, it is because of the Kubi that my chakra is not suitable for using medical techniques.…

It's sad, but not fatal, especially since the benefit from the same Kubi can be even greater for me. Still, jinchuriki are not just considered the main weapon of their villages ... And Naruto in the original story has already proved that a very good assistant can come out of a Kubi. It is only necessary to agree with the huge demon fox that he wants to destroy all living things, and his jailer in the first place… But I'll get over it somehow. Maybe not right away, but I can handle it.

Moreover, in terms of abilities and strength, I will definitely have to surpass the original Naruto. He was too irresponsible and did not care about his own development. I, by the end of the academy, at least planned to surpass all my classmates… And even though I do not know how everything will turn out in practice, but I was going to take full advantage of the time I had anyway. Fortunately, I have already managed to get some loyalty from the same Hiruzen…

Of course, he didn't take any special liking to me, but if it comes to my trust or training… The old man clearly appreciates my "affection" for him, and my future strength seems to interest him a lot. And this can be used, even with caution. Still, it is not worth losing vigilance against Hiruzen, even if I have already begun to understand his motives and plans for me a little…

And yes, I am not at all embarrassed by the fact that the old man wants to use me for his own purposes. This is more than normal, especially when it comes to a politician like Hiruzen. And I didn't expect anything else from him… Not going to resist someone else's power in any way. It's too dangerous and in many ways pointless. It's better to just go with the flow and try to survive from your situation to the maximum – the result will be much better.

Moreover, Shinobi are the actual soldiers of their village, they are a priori a forced people. So my situation is not much different from the situation of others, especially clanless, Shinobi… Well, or something like that. I am not ready to talk confidently about the subtleties of relations between Shinobi yet. I don't have enough knowledge for that.