NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: 2. Planning and Training
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As Naruto woke up the next day, he felt refreshed, excited, and determined. After a quick stretch, he got ready for the day. But as he opened his closet, his expression darkened.
**Naruto's POV:**
"What the hell is this? Why is the entire closet filled with orange?! No way—his addiction to orange is way worse than I thought! How am I supposed to go out wearing this junk? I refuse! My dignity won't allow it.
Even as a shut-in NEET, I made sure to look decent whenever I had to go outside. I can't believe I have nothing normal to wear."
**Third-person POV:**
Naruto frantically searched for something acceptable to wear. After digging through piles of orange, he finally stumbled upon a black T-shirt with a red Uzumaki symbol on it. Tears of relief filled his eyes.
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**[Time Skip]**
**Naruto's POV:**
"When I arrived at a random training ground, I knew I needed to make a proper plan. Based on what my clones learned yesterday, Konoha has a ninja library filled with useful information. It was apparently established by Tobirama. Strangely, most people here are too lazy or stupid to use it."
"The library is divided into four sections: Academy, Genin, Chunin, and Jonin. I should have access to the Academy and Genin sections. Right now, I barely know anything about this world's training methods. This isn't an anime anymore—it's my reality, and I need to adapt."
"I created 100 clones immediately, even though I don't fully understand how the technique works. Who am I to complain?"
"Alright, listen up! All of you will head to the library and collect as much information as possible. Start with the Academy section. Once you're done, dispel yourselves one by one every three minutes. Your main focus is on chakra, chakra control, taijutsu, and any ninjutsu you find."
**Third-person POV:**
Naruto's clones rushed toward the library, attracting curious glances from the people of Konoha.
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**Naruto's POV:**
"Now, it's time to focus on my training plan. I'll divide it into several parts.
First, I'll tackle everything related to chakra and ninjutsu. This has to wait until I absorb all the knowledge from the library, which should take about five days.
Using clones might seem efficient, but it's not perfect. I'm not a genius who can remember everything, and my clones are no better in that regard.
Next is physical conditioning. This is incredibly important because I'm an Uzumaki, a jinchuriki, and the reincarnation of Ashura. Skipping physical training would be a huge idocy. With my unique physique, I might not surpass Rock Lee in just a month, but I'm confident I'll be second in my age group. I'll also buy weights—why not?"
"Finally, I'll focus on taijutsu. In the Boruto era, taijutsu was one of the only things that worked against those overpowered villains. They were immune to genjutsu, could absorb ninjutsu, and—wait, is shurikenjutsu even a thing? Fuinjutsu might be powerful, but it doesn't suit my style. Still, I'll aim to master the Flying Thunder God technique in the future."
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Naruto rushed to a ninja store. Fortunately, the shopkeeper, likely a retired ninja, didn't show any hostility toward him. Thanks to Naruto's habit of saving money, he had plenty to spend. After stocking up on supplies, he sprinted to the training ground, using the journey to improve his agility.
**Naruto's POV:**
"In hindsight, buying these weights was a mistake. Now I understand why ninjas like Lee and Guy are so rare. They're on *hell difficulty*! It's not just about wearing weights and running around. You're supposed to perform taijutsu katas *perfectly* while wearing them. This is insane!"
**Third-person POV:**
Naruto began his workout with a total of 100 kilograms, evenly distributed across his arms and legs. He started with simple exercises from Earth—running, punching a wooden log, and doing push-ups. Time passed quickly as Naruto dedicated himself to intense physical training.
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Four days flew by as Naruto focused entirely on conditioning his body.
**Naruto's POV:**
"The anime wasn't exaggerating—this body is incredible! I don't get tired. I can train continuously without rest, and my body adapts unbelievably fast. It only took me four days to adjust to 100 kilograms of weight. For context, Lee started with just 15 kilograms! Not to mention guy. If I keep progressing at this rate, I might reach 900 kilograms by the end of the month."
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**Third-person POV:**
Naruto kept up his grueling training routine. Finally, the fifth day arrived. While Naruto slept, his clones dispelled themselves, transferring all the knowledge they had gathered from the library to him.
Now equipped with a deeper understanding of the world's power systems, Naruto's journey to greatness had officially begun.
**Peace.**
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