NOVEL NEXT Chapter 20 – One Year Training 01
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Kensei and Daichi stood inside Kensei's library. The old man was going through several books and scrolls. After a few minutes he took out 2 scrolls and a box of shuriken and kunai and handed them to Daichi.
"These are scrolls on Taijutsu and shurikenjutsu. They're just the basics. And once you've completely understood them, we'll move on with the next one. This is the Leaf academy Taijutsu taught to the students. The clan children have their own styles and when students become genin their Sensei will teach them their own Taijutsu based on their aptitude.”
“For now I want you to spend the week learning and practicing the stances of the leaf academy style. Once your body is somewhat used to it we'll spar. The next scroll is details on how to properly aim and throw your shuriken and kunai. Read it and practice. Let me see your progress after a week. We'll take it from there."
Kensei gave him the tools to improve himself and left.
Quest Created - ‘Learn and Improve’
Learn the Leaf Academy Taijutsu and the basics of Shurikenjutsu and improve their skill. Time Limit: 7 Days.
Conditions:
Learn Leaf Academy Taijutsu and increase it to LV.3
Learn Beginner Shuriken jutsu and increase it to LV.3
Rewards:
1500 EXP
Rep increases with Kensei Yasaji.
Failure:
-1500 EXP
Rep decrease with Kensei Yasaji.
Daichi went outside and opened the Taijutsu scroll. He started reading and as time went by studied the different postures and body movements noted in the scroll.
Due to learning and understanding new information, you have obtained +1 INT
'Hmm… Based on what I understand so far, this Taijutsu style can be used as a base for a variety of other advanced fighting styles. And this style teaches the students to efficiently use the most strength in their body with the minimum effort. Each posture and stance maximizes one's stability and puts the most amount of power possible when attacking. This is definitely an excellent Taijutsu style for beginners.'
You have understood the basics of Leaf Academy Taijutsu style and thus gained [Leaf Academy Taijutsu]. Would you like to learn this skill?
Daichi wasted no time and accepted. His mind was filled with knowledge on the taijutsu style as if he had been using it for years.
Leaf Academy Taijutsu - Active(LV.1): A basic taijutsu style taught in the leaf academy. Increases the attack power and defense power.
Effects: +5% Increase in attack power.
+5% Increase in defense.
+4% Increase in speed
-5% Decrease in damage taken.
He opened the 2nd scroll and started reading. After a while he gained the skill 'Shurikenjutsu'.
Due to learning and understanding new information, you have obtained +1 INT
'This scroll details how to handle weapons, how to safely hold them and use them in combat. It even contains details on how to throw and what kind of wrist motions are involved for a good throw.'
Daichi spent some time reading the scroll and understanding every facet of it.
You have understood the basics of Shurikenjutsu and thus gained [Shurikenjutsu]. Would you like to learn this skill?
Shurikenjutsu - Active(LV.1): The skill to use shuriken or kunai usually as projectile weapons.
Effects: +3.5% Increase in Accuracy.
+4% Increase in damage dealt.
By the time he learned the two skills it was almost noon. He ate some food and went right back to training. He spent the days going through different stances of the taijutsu and improving his Shurikenjutsu skill. By the third day he was able to improve the two skills to level 3.
Quest ‘Learn and Improve’ Completed.
Rewards:
1725 EXP
Rep increases with Kensei Yasaji.
You have leveled up.
Daichi continued to train his skills. He spent the remaining 4 days of the week improving his taijutsu skill and shuriken skills. By the end of the 7th day he was able to increase them by another 2 levels. He also improved some of his stats and he noticed that his accuracy in Shurikenjutsu skill increases with increase in dexterity stat.
Leaf Academy Taijutsu - Active(LV.5(22%))
Effects: +20% Increase in attack power.
+20% Increase in defense.
+15% Increase in speed
-13.5% Decrease in damage taken.
Shurikenjutsu - Active(LV.5(10.3%))
Effects: +20% Increase in accuracy.
+20% Increase in damage dealt.
Daichi spent the week training but he didn't neglect his other quest or the simple side quests like shopping and running errands that popped up. And because of those quests he was able to quickly advance another level.
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Daichi and Kensei stood facing each other. They were in the training dojo. Daichi read up on the traditional ninja sparring method for the academy students. So he knew the protocol.
"Since this is your first time fighting someone we'll start with something simple. We'll only use taijutsu. I'll defend and you can attack for the first 5 minutes. Then I'll start going on the offensive. But I'll only use one hand. Let's see how long you can survive." Kensei said.
Quest Created - 'Spar with Kensei Yasaji.’
Survive your first spar.
Conditions.
Survive for 10 minutes.
Survive for 15 minutes.(Bonus)
Land a clean strike. (Bonus)
Force Kensei to use both hands.(Bonus)
Rewards:
500 Exp
750 Exp. (Bonus)
+2 Level to Leaf Academy Taijutsu. (Bonus)
+5 Stat points. (Bonus)
Failure:
Rep decreases with Kensei Yasaji.
-1 Level.
Mentally accepting the quest, Daichi nodded at Kensei and both of them made the Seal of confrontation. Daichi got into the basic combat stance of the academy taijutsu. But Kensei simply stood watching him. Since this was the first time Daichi was fighting someone, especially a ninja, he was nervous. But in a few moments the gamers mind took effect and he calmed down.
Kensei was internally surprised watching Daichi. 'He was nervous just a few seconds ago but he calmed down in an instant and now looks focused. Well then… Let's see how he does.'
After a few moments Daichi made the first move. He rushed towards kensei and threw a basic straightforward punch. Kensei blocked it with ease with his left hand. Daichi took a step back and moved to Kensei's right side and attacked again.
He started attacking with punches and kicks. Since this was his first fight Daichi was slow and unsure. But as the minutes went by he got used to the feeling and was more confident and sure of his attacks.
Daichi fully concentrated on the fight. 'The old man is blocking every attack with ease. And it looks like he's almost bored doing it.'
Kensei kept blocking all the attacks with his left hand while his right was folded behind him. He was expressionless as he blocked or deflected each and everyone of Daichi's attacks. Since he was much faster than the boy he only needed one hand. He did so, to show the kid the gap and just how far he had to go.
As Daichi became more focused he didn't even think about the time or quest or anything else. There was only him and his opponent. Kensei noticed the gradual change in Daichi.
'He's becoming more focused and sure of his attacks. It seems he's learning to block out distracting thoughts and slowly gaining confidence when fighting someone. Good.' Kensei remained expressionless but he was happy. 'It's almost time.'
As Daichi was attacking Kensei, the old man deflected his punch and threw one of his own. It broke past Daichi's guard and struck his torso pushing him back.
-29 HP
It was only then that Daichi realized that 5 minutes had passed.
"I'm going to attack. Try and defend."
Kensei said, rushing towards him. Adrenaline coursed through Daichi's veins and he got into a defensive stance and concentrated on the old man's movements.
Kensei reached Daichi in mere moments and punched. Daichi blocked the attack but he felt his arm become slightly numb.
-44 HP
'That had some serious strength. I can't block many more attacks like that. Need to deflect them.' Daichi thought.
Kensei started attacking Daichi. The boy stood his ground and blocked or deflected the punches. Once he got used to the old man's attacks Daichi pushed forward. He threw a kick that Kensei blocked with his leg. At that moment he aimed a punch to the old man's torso but as he expected, it was blocked.
At that moment Daichi grabbed hold of Kensei's left arm, trapping it and threw a strong right punch to his chest. The speed of the fist was much faster than before. Kensei leaned to the left, easily dodging the punch.
But at this moment there was a small smile on Daichi's face. Still keeping the left arm trapped in his hold, Daichi slightly pivoted, jumped and threw a fast kick aiming at the old man’s chest.
Kensei saw the kick coming almost in slow motion. He thought of the several ways he could dodge or get free but he decided not to. Since this was Daichi's first fight he wanted to give the boy a chance. So Kensei was forced to use his right hand to block the kick and tossed Daichi a few feet away.
There was a smile on the old man's face.
"Not bad."
Even though Daichi's arms had bruises and he was covered in sweat and breathing heavily he had a wide grin on his face. Both of them got ready to attack and rushed at each other.
Now that Kensei was using both hands it was considerably more difficult for Daichi even though the old man wasn't fighting seriously. Daichi used his forearm to deflect a punch aimed at his forehead and threw one of his own which Kensei blocked.
Daichi stood his ground, refusing to take a step back. There were several attacks that broke through his guard and landed on him but he didn't care. He endured the pain and advanced. One step forward at a time. Daichi wanted to land at least one hit on Kensei.
As the fight continued Daichi's stamina was diminishing. But he saw an opportunity. As they were trading punches, Daichi suddenly grabbed and held on to both of Kensei's arms. His fingers gripped hard and he swung himself upward to kick the old man in the upper body. Kensei raised his left leg to block one of the kicks but he couldn't block the other which landed squarely on the chest.
The moment his attack landed Daichi let go and jumped backwards and landed on unsteady feet and stumbled slightly. Daichi was panting and was exhausted. After taking a few breaths he stood on shaky legs and looked at the old man.
Kensei was slightly rubbing his chest. The kick didn't hurt in the least but that attack did surprise him a little. He could have counter attacked or deflected it, but that would mean using a bit more effort than needed. To use even such a small amount of force and effort to deal with a kid not even in the academy, his pride wouldn't allow it.
"Well done for your first spar. You've certainly learned the academy taijutsu style. Let's end today's spar." Kensei smiled. Both of them made the Seal of Reconciliation and then went to get themselves cleaned up.
It was then that Daichi looked at the notifications that were piled up on the corner.
Quest ‘Spar with Kensei Yasai’ Completed.
You have survived for 17 minutes and 23 seconds.
Rewards:
575 Exp
862.5 Exp. (Bonus)
+2 Level to Leaf Academy Taijutsu. (Bonus)
+5 Stat points. (Bonus)
Skill Leaf Academy Taijutsu’s level has risen by one.
[A new skill is created with a specific action.]
[Through continuously taking damage and resisting, the skill 'Physical Endurance' has been created.]
Physical Endurance - Passive(LV.2(33%)): The durability of the body increases and damage taken is reduced.
Effects: 6% Decrease in damage taken.
[A new skill is created with a specific action.]
[Through continuously attacking with a strong force, the skill 'Strong Hit' has been created.]
Strong Hit - Active(LV.1(58%)): An action to strike the target hard with a stronger force than usual.
Effects: +10% Increase in critical rate.
+10% Increase in damage inflicted to the enemy.
+2.2% Increase in attack speed.
SP Cost: 25per hit
Daichi was happy with his improvement. More than that he was thrilled. He got to experience fighting a ninja and he himself felt so strong, replaying the fight in his mind. He realized it was the adrenaline coursing through his veins that had him so giddy.
He looked at the numerous notification boxes and dismissed them after looking them over. He was happy with the new skills he acquired. He got to his room and got cleaned up. After a while both Daichi and his grandfather were sitting on the porch going through the spar.
Kensei gave Daichi several pieces of advice and told him the different ways he could improve. Daichi understood that Kensei was holding back by a wide margin and this was only just the start. He didn't let this victory get to his head. He reflected on the spar and found several ways he could have attacked better.
"Train and think about it. We'll have a spar every two weeks. This way you'll have time to come up with new strategies and improve your strength."
Daichi nodded to Kensei's advice and looked at the setting sun. He checked his progress.
‘Status’
Name : Daichi Hekima (The Gamer)
Class : Civilian
Age : 5
Title : Capable Child, Explorer
Level : 8 (2162.5/3000)
HP : 810
CP : 774
SP : 615
Primary Stats
Strength - 19
Vitality - 16
Dexterity - 16
Agility - 17
Intelligence - 24
Chakra - 17
Wisdom - 16
Special Stats
Sense - 8
Stamina - 17
Indomitable (LOCKED)
Charisma - 4
Persistence (LOCKED)
Dignity (LOCKED)
Luck (LOCKED)
Stat Points - 55
Ryo - 1500
Looking at the increase in his stats made Daichi happy. He vowed to himself to work twice as hard and grow stronger with each day.