Chapter 7: Chapter:7 Qualifier?
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"Ow…sneaky Naruto." Iruka said as he put up one hand, signalling the end of the spar, "That last move wasn't in the Hakage Style, but I will grant you that it is effective."
"Eh-heh!" Naruto chuckled nervously, "I knew you were looking for me to use one of the standard counterattacks, so I decided to try something you weren't expecting."
"Well it worked." Iruka rubbed his jaw ruefully, "Don't try that with your classmates though. They'd be knocked out or lose some teeth or something."
"Gotcha." Naruto nodded.
[Congratulations!]
Objective Complete! Lasted at least four minutes in a spar with Iruka.
Objective Completion Reward: + 100 EXP, +1 VIT, + 1 STR
Bonus Objective Complete! Iruka used Low-Genin level speed against you.
Bonus Objective Completion Reward: Mystery Prize from Iruka after Quest completion.
As Naruto read this, another couple of boxes popped up next to it.
Your Level has gone up by one. Level 4 - Level 5.
You have five Attribute points to spend.
Naruto had a vague idea of what that referred to, so he turned his attention to the other one.
As the result of training, the skill [Beginner's Hakage Style Taijutsu] has been created.
[Beginner's Hakage Style Taijutsu] (Passive/Active) [Level 1, 00.00 EXP]
The basic style of Taijutsu taught at the Konohagakure Shinobi Academy. Hakage Style has no particular inclinations towards attack or defence, instead having the characteristic of being easy to learn. The beginner's set is basic punching, kicking and a few basic grapples.
Passively increases STR by 5%
Passively increases DEX by 5%
Passively increases STA by 5%
As a result of a special action, the skill [Knee Driver] has been created.
[Knee Driver] (Active) [Level 1, 00.00 EXP]
A taijutsu move that combines the upward motion of a jump with both the strength of the user's own muscles with the downward forced exerted as the user drags the enemy's head down to meet their rising knee.
Increases unarmed attack by 10% during this skill's duration.
5% chance of causing [Stun] status effect.
Naruto looked at the screens blankly before closing them. This was getting out of hand. He looked at Iruka-sensei, who hadn't seemed to notice him pressing something in midair.
"What's next, Iruka-sensei?" Naruto asked eagerly.
"Sorry Naruto." Iruka said, "I have to report to Hokage-sama about this year's genin candidates, so I'll be heading off in a moment."
"Awwww." Naruto slumped. He was just warmed up!
"Now, I know you're disappointed, so I have some consolation prizes for doing so well today." Iruka told him with a small smile and unrolled a scroll, spreading it out across the ground. On it were three storage seals.
"For doing so well on the Obstacle Course, you've got this." Iruka unsealed the first item in a cloud of smoke. What appeared from the seal was a brown book emblazoned with the title 'Intermediate Hakage Style' emblazoned on the front.
"Once you're certain that you have the basics down pat, read this and come to me with any questions." Iruka told an ecstatic looking Naruto, "And I mean it when I tell you to only read this once you've mastered the basics. You might hurt yourself if you try something too advanced for you."
"Hai, sensei." Naruto nodded reluctant acceptance to this qualifier.
"Next, for doing so well on the Shurikenjutsu range, you have this." Iruka unsealed another scroll, "It's a scroll on how to perform a quick-draw technique. Once you have it down, it'll really improve your Shurikenjutsu."
"Cool!" Naruto had always wondered if something like that had existed.
"Finally, for doing so well in our spar not long ago, you have this." The item that was unsealed this time was a book on various types of exercises, "If you follow the steps in this book, you'll improve your body and get fit enough to be a shinobi."
"Iruka-sensei…thank you." Naruto was a bit tongue-tied. He hadn't been given all that much from people. The Hokage had given him several small items over the years that Naruto treasured; his nightcap, a framed picture of the two of them eating Ramen at Ichiraku's and his green goggles were the three he liked the most.
"No problem Naruto." Iruka smiled as he ruffled the boy's unruly hair, "Helping students out is the job of a teacher."
Iruka resealed the three prizes into the scroll, rolled it up and gave it to Naruto.
[You have received the item 'Three Prizes Storage Scroll']
Ignoring the window Naruto gave Iruka a hug and a grin.
"Thanks again Iruka-sensei!" Naruto though for a moment, "Ne, do you know how I can get faster? I was so slow there it wasn't even funny."
Yes, Naruto could be cocky, but he was also honest enough with himself that if he saw a fault, he would take steps to correct it.
"Hmmm." Iruka thought for a moment, "Training weights would definitely help you out there. So would following the running exercises I gave you in that book. Combining the two would give you the best results, I think."
"But…where do I get training weights? And would they even sell me any?" Naruto wondered worriedly.
"I'll take you to a shop I know tomorrow at midday." Iruka promised, "Just make sure you stay out of trouble today, alright?"
"Hai." Naruto replied. There went the prank he had planned for later in the day. Ah well. Some sacrifices had to be made in order to kick Sasuke-teme's butt!
"Make sure you do." Iruka said sternly, "Now, I'd better be off. See you tomorrow Naruto."
Iruka vanished in a swirl of leaves, leaving Naruto shaking his head.
"I have got to learn how to do that." he muttered.
A second later, another box popped up.
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