Waking up in the morning, I stretched, and my joints creaked from the uncomfortable sleeping position. After going down to the shore and washing up, I started thinking about where to get food, and then an idea occurred to me. If I try to catch a fish and train, I'll kill two birds with one stone.
Sitting down on the ground and crossing my legs, I focused on the sensations. At first, I wanted to try to stretch out a thin thread of ether, like a spider's web, and then try to form a net. So, frowning, I began trying. At first, everything was too difficult, but once I understood the process and how to control it, I didn't need to control it; I simply imagined it in my head.
The ether granted my request, and a thin thread of purple energy extended from the index finger of my right hand. Trying not to lose concentration, I began to weave a fishing net. Ha, that's funny. The greatest power is used to weave a fishing net.
After four hours, my efforts finally paid off: I had a small net about two by two meters. Remembering I needed a base to keep the net from tangling, I found a small stick and secured it to the top to keep it from settling on the bottom. The bottom part required some effort, as a simple stone wouldn't suffice; I needed something like a metal rod. Realizing that something like that was unlikely to be found in the village, I'd try to create one.
Concentrating again, I imagined a long, round object about half a centimeter in diameter. The outline of the object began to emerge from my palm, and after 10 minutes, everything was ready. Having secured it to the bottom of the net and created a small rope, I cast the net into the sea and considered my next plans.
"So, I arrived in Naruto's world before Kaguya was sealed, and she and Isshiki most likely haven't even arrived here yet. That means I need to prepare. As far as I know, Isshiki will survive the betrayal and become a parasite in a passing monk. I'll need his body for the experiment, but for that, I need a permanent place to live.
Being close to Hagoromo and his sons sounds fun, but I don't intend to interfere with the plot. Yes, there will be a war, millions will die, but I will save some, especially the Uzumaki, Senju, and Uchiha clans from extermination. For that, I need a space independent of this world. Like Kaguya's Amenominaki."
But those are plans for the future. Right now, I need combat experience. No matter how early I arrive, it's best to start training early, because at any time, my own survival comes first." After considering my next steps, I decided to check the net. Pulling it out of the water, I sighed with relief; I caught three fish. After cleaning and gutting them, I lit a fire on the shore and began to fry the fish. Finally, I could have a proper breakfast.
After eating, I decided to try out the training room, but for that, I'd need my own fighting style. I thought of two of my favorite characters whose fighting styles combined agility, lethality, and elegance: Sung Jin-Woo from Leveling Up and Kaneki Ken from Tokyo Ghoul.
But for that, I need a weapon and a kagune. Focusing again, I imagined three tails emerging from my waist, flexible, hard, and sharp. The first attempt failed, as did the next four. On the sixth, I managed to create something similar, but it was like paper.
Realizing that it wasn't within my capabilities at the moment, I decided to simply strengthen my fists for sparring. Wrapping my fists in Ether wasn't that difficult; it felt like the entry-level Armament Haki of the pirate world. After confirming that I had enough hardness, I launched the training room.
[You have launched the training room, finding an opponent suitable for your current strength... Ding! Opponent found: The Hound (Game of Thrones)]
"I'm in deep trouble," I thought, preparing for a sparring match. A man with a two-handed sword and a ferocious expression appeared across from me.
Taking a deep breath, I focused. My opponent wasn't agile, but his endurance, strength, and skill were top-notch. I assumed a fighting stance and prepared myself. The countdown finally ended, and my opponent moved toward me, raising his sword to attack. I closed in and swung my right hand for a strike, but my opponent blocked it with the hilt of his sword and kicked me in the stomach.
I flew back several meters, clutching my stomach. The pain was excruciating, and I couldn't breathe. Gritting my teeth in pain, I stood up and tried to focus on the fight. I carefully watched my opponent's movements and began to dodge his deadly moves. After a while of dodging, I finally saw an opening and struck my opponent in the chest. There was a metallic screeching sound, and the ether concentrated in my fists disintegrated. I was momentarily distracted by this, but Dog had had enough and struck me in the head with the hilt of his sword.
I lay there stunned, my head pounding and blood streaming down my face. How could I defeat him if I was so weak? Then something clicked in my head, and three tails extended from my lower back, blocking the sword that was descending on me and pushing Dog away. Standing up, I crouched slightly and launched an attack. My opponent repeatedly parried my kagune, his skill and combat experience immediately evident, but I eventually managed to form a fourth tail and pierce Dog right through the heart. I exhaled heavily with the realization of victory, and a notification appeared:
[Congratulations on your first victory and your basic understanding of the ether!]
I waited for him to continue, but remembered there were no rewards. Leaving the training room, I found it was already getting dark. Having confirmed my kagune skills, I decided to continue my journey at night. After buying some supplies at the village store, I sighed with relief that I had a few silver coins after the migration. Continuing toward the future land of frost, I continued training, attempting to create two daggers for greater mobility and defense.