1 week later...
Standing on a whirlpool with chakra was a challenge the first time I ever attempted it all those years ago in my first dungeon. Thanks to my patient grinding I was able to level the Whirlpool Standing exercise on weaker whirlpools. Trying said technique on Uzu's whirlpools is next to fucking impossible. Orochimaru kept to his promise and arranged a boat to take me out here. I got to Uzu 3 days ago… he gave me two weeks to complete my task. This is going to be so much fun…
2 weeks later...
Did I say Uzu's whirlpools were difficult? Did I forget to mention that? Well, in the center of Uzushiogakure there is a massive fucking whirlpool that sucks down any boat that gets too close. Thankfully the boat I'm on can take the pressure from the minor whirlpools in the surrounding area. So at least I don't have to go far if I want to take a break.
Standing on the edge of the center whirlpool is no problem for me. But as I get closer and closer to the center I can feel it pulling at me. Beckoning my chakra to the depths of the ocean. But I endured for as long as I could before I pulled away, let my chakra recharge, then I tried again. In the end, I was exhausted and ready to drop at any moment. I kept at it until,
Ping! Congratulations! You have mastered the Whirlpool Standing Exercise!
Ping! Quest Complete: Master the Whirlpool Standing Exercise!
Rewards:
+500 CHA
+125000EXP
Elemental Chakra Unlocked!
Perk List Unlocked!
+10 PP(perk points)
Level up!
Haruka, (Master of Manipulation)
Age: 6 (8 in dungeon years)
Level: 25(25125/200000)
HP: 51000/51000
SP(Stamina Points): 51000/51000
CP(Chakra Points): 820
CONTROL: 100%
Allegiance: None
STR(Strength): 501
VIT(Vitality): 501
DEX(Dexterity): 501
INT(Intelligence): 500
CHA(Chakra): 820
CC(Chakra Control): MAX
LUC(Luck): 100
Stat Points: 5
PP(Perk Points): 10
Money: 1 billion R
Please select an Element:
—Fire
—Water
—Earth
—Wind
—Lightning
Lightning. Give me the lightning, I need the lightning, GRANT ME THE POWER! HAHAHAHA!
Ping! You have selected the elemental chakra: Lightning!
CONTROL: 10%
Okay, so I definitely need to train that element. Haha! I am the Senate...I can't believe I can reference "Star Wars" but not remember my own damn name.
Perks Available:
—Kenjutsu Mastery: This perk unlocks every form of kenjutsu. (5PP)
—Berserker Rage: This perk when active triples all stats at the cost of half the user's HP. (5PP)
—The Strength of a Thousand Men: This perk grants the user the literal strength of a thousand men. Unlocks the Thousand Fist style. STR Required: 450. (5PP)
—Money Maker: This perk allows the user to forge perfect copies of any currency. (5PP)
—Personal Personas: This perk grants the user the ability to switch between "personas" that they have created. Personas are limited to humans without bloodlines. (5PP)
—Invisibility: Grants the user the ability to become completely invisible. Does not affect any noise you make. (5PP)
—The Book of Illusion: This perk grants the user the spells found in the Book of Illusion. (5PP)
—Adamantium Skeleton: The user's bone structure becomes coated in the nigh-indestructible metal "adamantium". Through unknown means, the metal will grow with the user. Does not grant claws. (5PP)
—The Sound of Silence: When active this perk enables the user to not make a sound be it a footstep or the rustling of their clothes. (5PP)
Right, kind of a mixed bag here. Yet another thing that makes this ability over-powered. I'll probably be able to unlock more perks once I get to a higher level. The Persona perk gives me an idea… I selected it and was prompted to a character selection screen. I set that aside for now and pulled up the Perk List again. The Book of Illusion is very tempting. God knows the spells I got from the Book of Manipulation helped me immensely so far.
But the Kenjutsu and Adamantium Skeleton perks… fuck it. I don't need any more magic in my arsenal for now. My Health is incredibly high so for now, I selected the Kenjutsu perk only because my current taijutsu is more of a nice defense. With my new sword, I will make good use of this. The other perks can be incredibly useful so whenever I get the chance I should aim for Perk Points in my mystery chests.
Orochimaru arrived shortly wearing… the Akatsuki cloak. No, it's too early… is it? Itachi hasn't killed off the Uchiha clan yet. I don't understand… Did I change the timeline? Whatever the case, I need to find out if Itachi goes through with the massacre. If my being here changed major plot points then I can't rely on my knowledge of this world.
I can't worry about that now, at the moment Orochimaru is my main concern. I got down on one knee and bowed my head to the snake sannin as he boarded the boat,
"My deed is done. I pledge my loyalty to you in life and death… Orochimaru-sama." I laid it on kind of thick but hopefully he'll buy it. Orochimaru chuckled,
"In life and death child? You would pledge your soul to me?" he asked. I nodded,
"My loyalty belongs to you and no one else," I said, keeping my head down. The snake sannin let out another chuckled,
"Rise," he said. I stood and looked up at him. He placed a hand on my head, "I see great potential in you Haruka-chan. You will become my shadow, seeking those who would plot against me. I will teach you my ways so that if I should ever fall… you will carry on my legacy. I will ally myself with many others… you will seek out the dissent within their ranks. You will be my sword and shield. Only I will know of your existence and together… Konoha will burn!" and with that, he led me to his vast ship.
I will take his teachings. Eventually, I will rise to his level and when that time comes… I will be the one who pulls the strings. A plan formed in my head. I need to be patient. Watching the snake carefully. When I make my move… he won't see it coming.
Must we hide here of all places?
We have no choice. They sent a Hunter after us and now they know of our little project.
Yes, we should both be thankful HE didn't think the girl was a threat. Even if they tried it would be fruitless. Our combined magics were enough to shield our champion.
Still… because of this setback, I was unable to stop the remaining ripples that girl has caused. The timeline has changed ever so slightly. She will soon lose her edge.
Can't you just fix it from here?
No, the only thing we can do from here is observe. But before we left I… cracked the dimension walls so that our champion will have a nice variety of gifts to choose from.
No doubt they will find out and fix it. But good job anyways.
Oh? I thought you were against me doing such things?
The rules have changed sister. This is our final gambit… we can't lose here.