Shinobi Quest #10
This quest takes place within the lands of the Five Great Shinobi Nations (aka Narutoverse) starting roughly around the beginning of the original series. The world of this quest remains similar to the original, with slight but notable differences in certain areas, based upon the passage of time from a single slightly altered event.
(It’s a goddamn Naruto Quest, you bastards. Have fun, participate, and write in when you feel inclined. Most of the outcomes of this quest will be determined by you, the players. Critiques and questions are always welcome, as my knowledge of the weeby shit is not all encompassing.)
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Last thread, Tsuki Norihime did some planning with Hinata, picked up some practice swords, learned about puppetry and her newly named Stellar Release, and asked about her mom.
Oh, and the Hokage came to visit.
“Obviously the quality of Konoha’s leadership leaves much to be desired.”
The last thought to go through your mind as Itachi Uchiha, the man indicated to be your new sensei, left your house.
Had you hurt his feelings? You hoped he wasn’t that fragile- though he didn’t seem angry, just sort of disappointed.
Minato, the Fourth Hokage, seems frozen to the spot. He cannot believe Itachi just left.
Eventually, Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage’s right hand, speaks.
“Well, now you’ve done it, Tsuki. Cut right to the heart of the matter.”
You turn to the white haired-man, who has put his little book from earlier away.
“The Hokage wants to keep you safe- all three of you. For a new teacher, you could certainly do worse than the prodigy of the Uchiha household. Looking back, I’m grateful that my students didn’t reject me so off-handedly.” he says, walking toward the Hokage.
“The Hokage didn’t make the choice lightly. All ninja spend a few missions chasing cats, Tsuki. Just because you think you are above it, doesn’t mean you are. And besides- I hated cats. Still do.
Anyway, excuse us.” he says. He wraps his hands around the Hokage’s waist- then *poof!*- both them of have vanished!”
Is that some sort of jutsu? Interesting.
You feel…
1. Somewhat vindicated. You’re still not happy about this.
2. Remorseful. Maybe you shouldn’t have been so unpleasant.
3. Nothing. You’re glad this interruption has ended.
>>47615696
>2. Remorseful. Maybe you shouldn’t have been so unpleasant.
>>47615696
2. Remorseful. Maybe you shouldn’t have been so unpleasant.Tfw anons are bullying best Uchiha just because they want to hang out with Danzo
I like Danzo, but Itachi's pretty cool too.
>>47615696
I'd rather cut to the heart of a matter than dance around it. Apologies if that gave offense Itachi-Sensei.
>>47615696
>2. Remorseful. Maybe you shouldn’t have been so unpleasant.
>>47615696
>3. Nothing. You’re glad this interruption has ended.
We weren't really that disrespectful, we just let it be known that he wasn't Ebisu and didnt care one way or the other if he was our sensei.
>>47615724
I chose it 'cause the character wouldn't really like it.
I do like both Danzo and Itachi, too.
>>47615696
>4. Mildly apprehensive. While you don't actually regret saying that, you're sure it'll bite you in the ass later.
Reminder
>>47615696
>2. Remorseful. Maybe you shouldn’t have been so unpleasant.
We should go apologize.
>>47615696
>>47615735
None of the original options really feel right, so yeah this.
>>47615696
>2. Remorseful. Maybe you shouldn’t have been so unpleasant.
Lets say sorry to him later and begin anew, i'll give Itachi a chance, may be a good learning experience for him and us
>>47615666
Nice Satan trips Wargle, but you forgot again.
>>47615696
>2. Remorseful. Maybe you shouldn’t have been so unpleasant.
>>47615696
>>47615735
Actually, yeah, this.
>>47615696
>1. Somewhat vindicated. You’re still not happy about this.
>2. Remorseful. Maybe you shouldn’t have been so unpleasant.
On the one hand Itachi definitely wasn't the intended target of criticism. On the other hand both Kakashi and Minato didn't seem to understand the ACTUAL concern or give Tsuki a chance to explain. They seem to assume she's just being a stuck-up bitch rather than considering the possibility that she's legitimately concerned that Minato's going to end up stifling her team's growth out of fear.
>>47615696
>4. Confused. Why didn't Itachi defend himself?
>1. Vindicated. If he can't defend himself, then obviously we were right about him.
>2. Remorseful. We didn't want to hurt his feelings, though...
Tsuki is still a teenager, if that. It's okay for her to make mistakes.Just remember that people die every time you do. No pressure.
>>47615696
>For a new teacher, you could certainly do worse than the prodigy of the Uchiha household.
We need more evidence of that than simply being told so! A kickass ninja does not inherently a good teacher make. We're entirely within our rights to worry that concern over keeping us safe has sacrificed us actually getting taught.
>>47615756
Oops. Swore I threw it up in the title.
Some shitposting this way comes, I suppose.
Also, remorseful, but with some variety and conflicting emotions tossed in.
Writing.
>>47615696
Seconding
>>47615781
We should go explain this to Itachi.
>>47615781
Hmm... you've got a point. Maybe we should chase down the Hokage and try to explain things.
>>47615841
Nah.
Explain it to Itachi, though.
My suggestion for us during our Uhiha guided teaching is firstly make up like a mature person and a refined lady, apologize for our tardiness and say how we look forward to learning under him, give a polite bow and get down to business.
For all the thing Itachi is and isn't, he is a hard worker and a caring (but a little twisted) person. I say we make up and hit the montage
>>47615822
Do something along the lines of what this guy says>>47615781
>>47615841
>>47615851
Yeah we should apologize and explain what we meant to Itachi. Its not his fault we don't want to be useless.
>>47615870
Make up, but explain that we don't want to be treated like fragile dolls despite the Hokage's understandable fear of his daughter and two VIPs being hurt.
So wait, now when something super serious comes up is Minato not gonna have any right hand men to send out. Or would we go with itachi thus ruining the whole point.
>>47615899
>Checked
and I concur
>>47615930
He's got more than two trusted subordinates.
>>47615887
Just going to point out, Itachi was the only one of the three who treated Tsuki's concerns with any degree of seriousness.
>>47615961
Those guys are for something merely serious. I said SUPER serious.
>>47615930
>>47615930
We took his left hand, not his right hand
>>47615930
I imagine that if something super serious comes up he'd send a different jonin. Kakashi is not really that super amazing compared to the other jonin. Its just that he has the Sharingan. One of the reasons Kakashi is in his position is probably because Minato can trust him, being his pupil after all.
>>47615971
We should still apologize, its not like we are some uncouth mud farmer.
>>47615988
A bunch of subordinates at once, then.
Or we get Genma or Anko as temp. teachers.
You’re conflicted. While you meant what you said- Itachi himself wasn’t the intended target of the your criticism. He personally hadn’t done anything to stifle you, and in fact didn’t even defend himself.
Why? Why would he just walk out like that? Maybe the reaction he had gotten from Nori and Hinata hadn’t been spectacular, either….
“Tsuki.” You hear your father’s voice from your left- he’s been here the whole time, silently observing. You had entirely forgotten.
“Yes, father?” you respond dutifully.
“Did you tell the Lord Fourth about your concerns before just now?” he questions.
Oh.
“That may have ah.. Slipped my mind, Father.” you respond, eyes downcast.
He laughs. “Just like your mother. Do me a favor and at least make nice with Itachi. His ANBU corps are big customers of mine- and while I doubt he’s gonna find a better deal, it’s my policy to be on friendly terms with our clients. Last thing I need is him to be bullied by my over-eager daughter.”
You…
1. Decide to go find Itachi. It wasn’t his fault.
2. Will make nice later. You don’t feel like tracking him down.
3. Start with the Hokage, instead.
>>47616047
>1. Decide to go find Itachi. It wasn’t his fault.
>>47616047
>1. Decide to go find Itachi. It wasn’t his fault.
Get it done now, strike while the iron is hot and all that.
>>47616047
> Itchie-sensei
> Then Minnow-kage
>>47616047
>3. Start with the Hokage, instead.
Easier to find then Itachi. He's a weasel.
>>47616047
>1. Decide to go find Itachi. It wasn’t his fault.
The Hokage's kind of a moron.
>>47616047
>1. Decide to go find Itachi. It wasn’t his fault.
I dont really like Minato in this setting.
>>47616047
Actually you know what we should do? If Itachi has any skill at teaching Sasuke would probably know from getting shown something. It'd be nice to clarify whether our concerns actually have merit.
>>47616047
>1. Decide to go find Itachi. It wasn’t his fault.
>>47616074
He was way cooler when he was dead.
>>47616047
1. Decide to go find Itachi. It wasn’t his fault.
Find him and apologize, say we are sorry we were flippant and rude, we know he is going to try his best and is also following orders. Say we genuinely do look forward to learning from him and are sure we'll be attentive students. Give a respectful bow.
Why are you guys here and not in the quest board?
>>47616118
Because we ca
>>47616092
>flippant and rude
Try to suck his dick less, anon. Tsuki's concerns were fully justified, and they'd be just as valid if Kakashi had been assigned to her team instead. It's a matter of whether Minato assigned Itachi to the team to help their growth or hinder it.
1. Wins. Time to go apologize to the sad sharingan.
Writing
>>47616137
They were valid, but voiced in the least tactful way outside a silent middle finger.
Question!
Do we show Itachi the Stellar release?
Pros:
He's our Jonin Sensei, he'll probably find out eventually.
He can help train us in it.
He has the Sharingan, and can probably use it to get a better idea of just what the hell is up with it beyond just being Really Really hot.
Cons:
Danzo might not like it.
It'll probably be noted someplace official, and thus the Hokage will know about it, as will some possible foreign ninja villages.
>>47616158
Let's ask Danzo first, before we do anything about it.
>>47616158
For the moment lets still keep it a secret.
>>47616158
Danzo asked us not too, so not unless we get the ok or we have too.
>>47616158
>Do we show Itachi the Stellar release?
To be determined. On the surface he appears to put a lot more thought into how he interacts with his future team than anyone else involved, but we have no way of knowing how that initial appearance will translate into reality.
>>47616158
I suggest we keep it a secret until Danzo says so
>>47616158
>what the hell is up with it beyond just being Really Really hot.
Um, excuse me, its Really Really hot and evidently has Mass, get it right.
>>47616158
Well the Sharingan can't copy a Kekkai Genkai. So Itachi's guess is as good as ours or Danzo's.
>>47616072
>>47616074
Minato is Minato. He's the source of Naurto's doofy optimism and never say die attitude, and got automatic cool points for being dead and knowing neat techniques.
But he's also a huge dork- and being strong doesn't mean you're a great parent. Especially when you're leading a nation and have a lot more things to worry about than your daughter and her friends not liking their teacher.
>>47616222
No, it can't copy it, but it can read how chakra interacts with the world with far more accuracy and theoretical understanding than the Byakugan.
>>47616224
It might be noted at this point that I grew tired of Naruto himself after the Zabuza arc.
>>47616255
Literally the first arc in the series
>>47616047
Our princess has bullied Itachi
This is the best quest
>>47616224
I thought Kushina was the source of all that, or at least the optimism
“Yes, father.” you say. You head outside- surely he can’t have gotten too far.
You quickly scour the manor grounds, but don’t see him. It’s midday- you doubt he’s hiding anywhere. Unless he can teleport like Kakashi seemed to be able to…
Eventually you see him- standing by the railing overlooking the Hokage mountain.
While you initially don’t want to interrupt his peaceful moment- you probably should.
“Uhm… Itachi-sensei?” you start- it comes out a bit awkward and quiet. You aren’t used to addressing him this way.
He slowly turns towards you. “Ah, Tsuki. I hope I didn’t cause a scene- I doubt Minato took that very well… Your teammates had very similar reactions. I think he was hoping that you would be a bit more accepting. Is there something I can do for you?”
“I… wanted to apologize. For all of us. We’ve been worried about how the Fourth was going to handle Ebisu-sensei’s replacement, and figured he was going to assign us a bodyguard instead of a teacher. We want to grow, not be strangled to death. We know that we can become strong, and serve Konoha as well as any other shinobi!” you gush.
Itachi smiles, and walks towards you… and pokes you right in the middle of your forehead.
“...eh? Ow! Why would you…?” you react.
“Come, sit with me, Tsuki. I would hear hear about you and your teammates, your wants and desires. If you want to become strong, I would be more than happy to help you achieve new heights. All of you three have great potential- it would be remiss of me to stagnate that on the account of Minato’s desires. He’s a good man, Tsuki- he just worries. Ebisu’s death greatly troubled him, and it was then he came to me, asking for me to take his daughter and her friends under my wing.
You…
1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
2. Politely decline, but say you will meet with him soon.
3. Decline. You’ve said your piece.
>>47616224
It's the Goku Dilemma
Great fighter, fucking amaaaazing fighter, total moron outside that.
>>47616501
He picked up his verbal tic and his contrarian habits from Kushina. Kushina definitely had a temper that Naruto didn't pick up, though.
>>47616518
>1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
Don't say anything about our release, though.
Also!
>Itachi smiles, and walks towards you… and pokes you right in the middle of your forehead.
Pic fucking related.
>>47616518
>1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
Very well.
>>47616518
>1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
>>47616518
>1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
>>47616518
>1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
I doubt our teammates would be much inclined to talking, and I doubt anything we said would change Minato's position.
But this is good. I'm thoroughly convinced that Itachi gets it.
>>47616518
>1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
>>47616518
>1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
We got poked.
>>47616518
>1. Take him up on his offer, and spend some time with Itachi.
I WANT TO CUDDLE HIM
>>47616583
>We got poked.
I know right?!
>>47616587
At a later point, yeah.
CRUSH ON ITCHIE-SENSEI WHEN
>>47616602Right now
>>47616602
Probably when he does something no one else can and saves the day. At least in Tsuki's eyes yeah?
>>47616607This ship has no breaks. FULL STEAM AHEAD
>>47616602
Why not now?Though I still like the idea of a morally flexible Ojou and the goofy Rock Lee.
>>47616602Right the hell now
>>47616602Itachi's one smooth motherfucker. but I don't think Tsuki would be in full crush mode from a simple headpoke right?....
>>47616649
>>47616649
Probably after a few more one on one conversations and a couple more pokes.
So we gonna give the speach about how we wanna help Hinata become the Sun of Konaha? The radiant light of the day, we'll watch the night.If he asks why we do the night say our name dont really give much of a choice
>>47616677
Nori, not Hinata.
>>47616677
I was about to ask what the fuck you are on about. But then I remembered what Hinata's name means.
Spending time with Itachi.
Writing~
>>47616598
>>4761670
>Writing~
>~
Smug QM.
>>47616706
okay
>>47616527
He seems to be a good leader. It's mostly parenting that he's failing in.
>>47616355
...I never knew I needed to bully Itachi before.
Let's bully him more. It doesn't hurt to be a little bit tsun, right?
Or maybe now's the time for dere? After all, we don't want to be one of *those* intolerable girls. If Tsuki's gonna do it, she's gonna do it *right!*
So, pick 3 for tsun, or pick 1 for dere?
>>47616725
I was saving that for Winnie Quest, but I'm glad I got to use it here.
>>47616757
You're welcome, Anon!
>>47616757
Winnie Quest?
>>47616816
Part of the Ghoul School Quests, which so far have been Winnie, Phanty, and currently Sibella
look up the QM's twitter @questguy1
“S-sure, that wouldn’t be so bad, I guess…” you mutter.
You aren’t sure what to make of this man- he took your apology at face value, and now wants to spend some time getting to know you. He’s definitely earnest.
The two of you walk over to a nearby tree and sit down, across from one another.
You aren’t really sure how to start…
“Ah, let me start, Tsuki. It’s often easier to open up to people when you know more about them.” Itachi says, with the same gentle smile.
He talks about himself, his childhood among the Uchiha clan, about his love for his younger brother and his family. He says that while they’ve grown apart as he’s gotten older, that he would still do anything for them.
He talks briefly about his brief time at the academy, and his own time as a genin. It seems he too lost one of his teammates early in life. You can tell he’s trying to downplay his own accomplishments- graduating the academy at 8, becoming a chunin at 10, joining ANBU at 11… and made it’s head at 16. It’s insane. Is he even human?
You listen to everything. You figure he’s skipping over certain things, but it’s probably because of his ANBU work- classified stuff, as Danzo has explained.
“Well Tsuki, that’s me, more or less. I hope I didn’t bore you.” he says.
Far from it. He’s very interesting- for more than just a few reasons.
You…
1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
2. Begin to tell him your story (Tell him everything)
3. Have a question before you continue. (What?)
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
>3. Have a question before you continue. (What?)
What is it like to work for ANBU? If you can tell.
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
Love dad, getting along better with teammates, the full details about the mission, Danzo's wisdom and worldliness, the maid's cookies, missing mom, that stuff. Don't talk about how we know Danzo is ROOT, nor how he's training us, nor all the other potentially damaging things.
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
Our release, and maybe our training with Danzo.
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
Our release, Being shown ROOT,
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
leavin out Danzo and our release and the shadow clones.
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
Don't talk about our release.
>>47616957
> 1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
ROOT base, release, and maybe Danzo training
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
Don't talk about our release, ROOT or any of that stuff.
>>47616957
>1. Begin to tell him your story (leaving some things out)
Pretty much tell him everything, including we know Danzo, but leave out our personal training and our Bloodline.He'd already know this but by admiting it we are becoming more trustworthy
>3. Have a question AFTER you continue.
What was it like working for the ANBU, I can see the appeal, no red tap, just doing what needs to be done
>>47616957
> Tell him your story
Wargle already said he knows that Danzo works for Dad.
>>47616957
>3. Have a question before you continue. (What?)
Have you ever uh, taught anyone anything? Kinda missing from the story (or at least the summary of it we got)
We should make an offhand joke about how this will be a learning experience for everyone.So many Smiles to protect
1. Telling slightly redacted story
With questions about ANBU and his teaching.
Writing.
You take a deep breath...
“Not boring at all, Itachi-sensei. I do have a question, but I’ll wait until after I share.” you say.
“Of course, Tsuki. Please, go ahead.” he responds.
You start with something small- one of the first memories you have. Sitting on your father’s lap in his study, both of you looking out the window. He was explaining how the electric lights in town work- and you understood. This made you happy, and you said as such. Father laughed, praised your intelligence, and patted your head. It’s a precious memory, and one you hope you’ll remember forever.
From there, you explain your life growing up in the manor, being collectively raised by your Father, Maru and Danzo. As you mention Danzo’s name, you look for any reaction- but he doesn’t seem to react, other than to be listening intently. You continue, talking about how Danzo taught you the basics of ninjutsu, chakra application, and so on, and how this teaching helped you greatly during your time at the academy. You talk about your friends, and about Nori and Hinata. He laughs as you talk about your interactions with them- he seems genuinely amused by your story.
You talk about getting to know Nori and Hinata better, and eventually reach your introduction to Ebisu-sensei. You talk about the bell test, and it’s results, and Nori’s use of her strange chakra. He nods at this, but says nothing. You go on to talk about the mission- and you spare no detail. The entire event is practically engraved into your mind, anyway. Eventually you reach Ebisu’s self sacrifice- it still wrenches your insides to think about it.
Eventually, you reach the here and now.
You sigh.
“It’s definitely a bit odd to hear your entire life summarized and put into words” you say- although it does give you perspective.
“You’ve been through a lot, Tsuki. You and your friends handled it very well. I know Ebisu is proud of you.” he says, looking off into the distance. You’ve heard it before- from the Fourth and from Guy, but it’s still reassuring to hear.
“Thank you for sharing, Tsuki. I appreciate it. Now, you said you had a question?” he inquires.
“Well, yes. I was wondering, how is it to work for ANBU? Seems stressful- yet liberating, in a way. Doing what needs done at the Hokage’s command.” you say, resting against the tree behind you.
Itachi laughs. “You romanticize it a little, I think. We’re not unlike most shinobi. ANBU is simply an extension of Konoha’s regular forces- just specialized in clandestine operations.”
“...but yes, it is liberating, Tsuki. If it’s something you think you might be interested in, after you and your team have grown, don’t be afraid to ask for admittance. I think you’d be a wonderful fit.” he says, beaming at you.
“...I had one other question, too, sensei.” you say, quietly.
“Oh? Please, go ahead.” he responds.
“...Have you ever taught anyone else before?” you blurt out.
He goes wide eyed for a split second, then laughs again.
“Still worried about what I can teach you, or rather, my ability? I suppose I cannot really blame you. I taught my younger brother much of what he knows- and as director of ANBU I am responsible for the training of new agents.”
“But no, you three will be my first official team of genin, if that’s your question.” he says, still chuckling.
“Now, I have a question for you. I am skilled in most of the disciplines of the shinobi- and I’m most curious… What would you have me teach you?” he questions, still wearing the smile from earlier.
1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
2. Ninjutsu. It’s your strong point, and you know Itachi must know lots of useful techniques.
3. Physical training- speed and strength. While not directly applicable, you feel like these are important foundations to expand upon.
4. Chakra control and Hand-sign usage. While you feel you have a good grasp on these as well, there is always more to learn, and who better to teach you these skills?
5. Genjutsu. You’ve heard the Uchiha was especially skilled in these abilities.
>>47617655
>3. Physical training- speed and strength. While not directly applicable, you feel like these are important foundations to expand upon
>>47617655
>1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
>>47617655
>1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
>>47617655
>1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
>3. Physical training- speed and strength. While not directly applicable, you feel like these are important foundations to expand upon.
For now it would be better to focus on my weakpoints right sensei?
>>47617655
If were going puppet either
2. Ninjutsu. It’s your strong point, and you know Itachi must know lots of useful techniques
or
4. Chakra control and Hand-sign usage. While you feel you have a good grasp on these as well, there is always more to learn, and who better to teach you these skills?
>>47617655
1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
Physical training- speed and strength. While not directly applicable, you feel like these are important foundations to expand upon.
>>47617655
>1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
If you have the skill and the speed you don't need the brute strength
Naturally we wanna learn a bit of everything, but lets start by shoring up a big weakness
>>47617655
Itachi's actually physically frail...I'm gonna go with either Ninjutsu or Genjutsu.
>>47617682
I agree with ya man, im suggesting the sword play just to bring our melee to at least 2ish but then planning on shifting to chakra control heavily
>>47617655
>4. Chakra control and Hand-sign usage. While you feel you have a good grasp on these as well, there is always more to learn, and who better to teach you these skills?
we've got tenten for taijutsu training, we don't need an advanced instructor for that yet since we suck at it so tenten should be enough to get us to 1 or 2 taijustsu
>>47617655
>1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
Get this up first.
>>47617712
He was somewhat frail in canon due to his plot-illness.
His strength stat is a 3.5, which while not amazing, is above average.
He has a 4.5 in Taijutsu.
>>47617655
>2. Ninjutsu. It’s your strong point, and you know Itachi must know lots of useful techniques.
Let Danzo hire somebody for the punch-n-sword training.
>>47617655
>2. Ninjutsu. It’s your strong point, and you know Itachi must know lots of useful techniques.
>4. Chakra control and Hand-sign usage. While you feel you have a good grasp on these as well, there is always more to learn, and who better to teach you these skills?
Genjutsu can come later
>>47617682
>2. Ninjutsu. It’s your strong point, and you know Itachi must know lots of useful techniques
>>47617655
2. Ninjutsu. It’s your strong point, and you know Itachi must know lots of useful techniques.
Since we already have 10/10 for Kenjutsu and by extension Taijutsu
Hmm, would it be better to be strong, fast and clumsy at hand to hand combat, or very skilled but slow and weak?
They both have their benefits, but our speed is decent, and our strength is kinda useless if we can't get into close range anyway.
>>47617655
>3. Physical training- speed and strength. While not directly applicable, you feel like these are important foundations to expand upon.
No matter what, being strong and fast is important. Kenjustu, ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, puppet, etc... all get improved if we're fast. Like Sanic heghog fast, really goddamn fast!
>>47617655
>1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
Look anons if we want to do puppetry we have to start working on it now, its not something you can just dabble in you have to either fully commit to it or not do it besides their are plenty of other good tajutsu specialists its a waste to not work on chakra or Ninjutsu with one of the best in the village
>>47617655
>2. Ninjutsu. It’s your strong point, and you know Itachi must know lots of useful techniques.
taijutsu training is for tenten, or possibly some guy Danzo knows.
>>47617847
If we're hitting with a sword that channels our release, no real point in being the biggest and the strongest.
Still not really down for puppetry.
>>47617868
We got a teacher willing to teach.
Why not fucking ask hiim?
>>47617655
>1. Taijutsu & Kenjutsu. You wish to shore up your weaknesses and potentially learn swordplay.
if we do go puppetry should we make one based on pic related?
>>47618009
Yes.
Pretty contested, but Taijutsu wins. Will throw some ninjutsu in there as well- obviously he'd teach you some as well.
Writing.
>>47618009
Sure why not. Think of all the weaponry that you can hide under the shawl.
>>47618056
>but Taijutsu wins.
Good.
>>47618009
>>47618066
What about going for a mass approch, have 10 little ones, one for each finger, while its hard to control so many, if they are small and have a simple function it'd balance out? Make'm freaky lil fuckers since its ROOT stuff. some can be bombs, some can contain poison, bear traps for mouths and so on
>>47618133
You could do both. Kankuro, Sasori and Sasori's grandma all had scrolls the kept their extra puppets in. But I don't think we'll be using ten at once for a while.
>>47618133
I could back this
>>47618162
Nah I imagined them as a situational thing, like if fighting clusters of foes. Sorta have a selection
Puppet Team #1: Our go to battle puppet
Puppet Team #2: The 10 little swarm puppets
>>47618133
I'll only back this if they look like cute little bunnies.
>>47618133
Those are pretty damn cool, makes me think a tad of Menma's Masked creatures a little. But I could get behind a horde of Puppet Goblins. Makes for a nice contrast to, Nice and neat Tsuki, creepy ROOT
>>47618230
One of Tsuki's puppets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvs5pqf-DMA
“I’m rather unskilled in Taijutsu, sensei. While I would love to learn some techniques from you to utilize my natural ability, I really need to shore up my personal combat abilities.” you finally say, after much consideration.
“The two need not be mutually exclusive, Tsuki. I agree that we need to make sure you are at least moderately able to cover all aspects of the shinobi- and I suspect you’d like to be able to use the swords you took from Raiga, am I right?” he responds.
“Yes, I would, sensei. I’ve already bought a pair of practice blades to begin learning- I feel like I’ll be able to make great use of them.” you answer.
He stands up, and offers you his hand to help you up.
You take it.
“Thank you for giving me this chance, Tsuki. I now understand your reservations, and I promise you won’t regret your choice.” he says with his soft smile.
“N-no problem, sensei!” you stammer, quickly retracting your hand. “B-besides, it’s Nori you’ll need to worry about! She’s a wild one! And she’ll probably be late to boot!”
He laughs. “I look forward to talking to them both in earnest. We’ll accomplish much together- I can feel it. I only ask that you give me some time- I can’t promise to change the Hokage’s mind overnight.”
You nod.
With that, Itachi begins his decent down Hokage Mountain.
“Tomorrow, meet me on top of the Hokage’s offices. Morning should be fine, there’s less people then. Bring your swords. We have a lot to cover!”
You bid him farewell, and exhale.
You really aren’t sure how to feel about him, but you can decide tomorrow.
>>47618203
hide the mini puppets in the dolls dress? Also give said doll lots of brutal serrated weaponry.
>>47618266
I like the cut of your jib anon, we can practice puppetry on our legion of stuffed toys at home that we undoubtedly have at the end of our bed
>>47618266
Maybe one puppet is humanoid, but is secretly two puppets?
Top half and bottom half are separate but act like one.
>>47618230
YES
Please go puppets they are fun to draw and design
>>47618263
...damn he's good.And cute~
>>47618314
oh god they start off cute and fluffy when deployed but then they twist and warp when the hidden weapons start coming out...
>>47618326
I only support puppets if we do it secretly as part of our Root persona
>>47617884
>He doesn't want the Naruto equivalent of a stand
Come on anon
>>47618344
Thats the Plan, puppets are our ROOT personas thing. Hell im willing to fail the Chunin exams if we have to, so we can hide our power level...i'd rather not though.
>>47618346
>>47618342
>>47618314
>>47618266
Jesus I'm liking this puppet idea more and more.
Time is river, flowing ever forward. The next few months of your life will be very busy, you suspect.
You will have to make a great many choices on how to manage your time between training, missions, socialization, and independent study.
But, you look forward to these challenges.
Is there anything else you wish to do, or anyone you wish to see?
If not, we will initiate voting on how to spend the next four weeks of Tsuki’s life.
1. Yes, I want to do/see… (What?)
2. No, I am ready to move forward.
>>47618346
>he doesn't want dual lightsabers
don't disappoint me like this, man
>>47618378
Just wait until we get the best puppetry teacher of allTsuki of the 100 puppets when
>>47618386
>2. No, I am ready to move forward.
>>47618390
>Not commanding a puppet with the pommel of each sword
>>47618386
>2. No, I am ready to move forward.
>>47618390
We might be able to do both.
>>47618386
I don't know. I can't think of anything of the top of my head.
>>47618386
2. No, I am ready to move forward
>>47618365
Does it matter that much? I'd rather keep the puppets secret then use them in the exams. It's not like there won't be another chance to take them.
Hell, why does anyone take the Chunin exams their first time anyway, what with how much death and dismemberment can possibly occur.
>>47618386
>2. No, I am ready to move forward.
>>47618386
>2. No, I am ready to move forward.
>>47618390
Dual Lightsabers are shit anon, you either go one or the double bladed
>>47618386
2. No, I am ready to move forward.
Aside from continuing support lets get going
>>47618390
Don't worry anon, we'll channel our chakra into our puppets so they can use them. Secondly imagine channeling this chakra into the threads and using those as weapons! we're fucking Walter!
>>47618386
>1. Yes, I want to do/see… (What?)
Grab a little practice puppet to practice with at home. Bonus if it'scute.
>>47618417
Any plebian can use a puppet, Kankuro is proof
We have an incredibly powerful innate ability that's fairly unique to us, swords that can channel it, and a teacher who wants to expand on it, why waste it with puppet faggorty?
>>47618458
I'll back this.
>>47618414
That's not Chiyo
>>47618458
>>47618474
We can get that later on.
>>47618344
>>47618346
>SUTANDO-DA
We've seen puppeteers that hide and use their puppets from a distance, ones that fight from inside their puppets, and even one who puppeted himself, but have we seen someone fight alongside their puppet?
A puppet that stands beside us in battle, a clone that isn't a clone, imbued with special powers and great strength...
I'm down for a mechanical stand!
>>47618390
>two swords
>we use one and the puppet uses the other
>>47618458
Moving our stuffed animals around the room all happy and playfully, start havng our teddy open the door for us, walking him around the house taking him on adventures?
>>47618472
puppets shooting plasma blasts while we hack people with lightsabers
>>47618386
>2. No, I am ready to move forward.
>>47618386
deleting
>>47618416
backing
>>47618458
>>47618472
Anon its one of the hardest things to learn in universe an only a handful of people are actually good at it
>>47618458
I think we can allocate time for that when we vote for actions in the timeskip.
People puppets cannot use chakra that is one of their weaknesses. So having them use one of the swords isn't an option neither is them using our release.
>>47618490
We already have the perfect thing to yell when our stand punches people
>>47618511
good thing we can git gud at more than one thing at once, thanks to shadow clones
>>47618386
I'm >>47618416
And some faggot is quoting me acting like that's his post >>47618503
>>47618386
Get hinata to wear ebisu's glasses.
>>47618503
shit not sure which one is me. I did a generic vote for move on.
>>47618490
Well, we could always have a Shadow Clone manipulating our puppet for us, and fight alongside it that way.
>>47618525
no, human puppets CAN use chakra, which is why they're better than regular puppets.
>>47618386
>2. No, I am ready to move forward.
>>47618543
seconding
Yuri time with Hinata and/or Nori when?
>>47618557
So we're just going to buy a human puppet at the store then? Prety sure that's taboo. Not against learning puppetry but don't make things up.
>>47618557
I think he meant it as an exclamatory remark, like 'People, puppets cannot...'
>>47618585
hopefully never.
>>47618585
I hope not.
>>47618585Never
>>47618585
>>>/out/
We have Patrician tastes, and will require a husbando. PreferablyLee or Haku.
Seems like everyone is ready to move on.
Time skip cometh.
Writing
For anyone who doesn't know heres the info on puppets
http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Puppet
>>47618490
>>47618534
We can even do the physically impossible poses with chakra strings!
>>47618549
Or we could just get gud enough to fight and puppet at the same time, ultimate coordination and teamwork with only one person!
>>47618525
Puppets can't use chakra, but seals can be activated at a distance, and electricity can be produced by machinery.
>>47618557
>>47618594
>>47618596
Only Sasori knows how to do that, and besides, it's really freaky.
>>47618615Itachi motherfucker, he's one smooth criminal and only five years older.
>>47618615
Lee or Itachi.
Preferably Lee.
>>47618632
>Its really freaky
We must make sacrifices for the village anon
Lee is worst husbando
>>47618649
No.
>>47618658
>>47618649
You do realize human puppets are made out of dead people, right
>>47618658
Shit-tier opinion anon
~~although he's not that great either~~
>>47618632
>Only Sasori knows how to do that
Chiyo does too.
>>47618678
Of course anon, the Leaf has alot of enemies
>>47618615
Haku is best girl
Naruto a shit
>>47618627
All this and http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Human_Puppet tells me is that Human puppets retain their chakra and kekkai genki. Nowhere is it mentioned that we can't channel our own chakra/Kekkai Genkai through normal puppets.
>>47618739
It doesn't say it can happen either. The point of human puppets is so that they can do jutsu. Regular puppets can't because they never had a chakra system to begin with.
They're not like melee weapons, which you're in constant contact with, they're at a distance. Chakra strings can be cut, too. So that's a thing.
Ok Bunny Puppets, each only like a foot tall
#1 Kunai for paws, nice and simple Melee bunny
#2 The Bunny from monty python, got a bear trap for a jaw
#3 Poison bunny, punch it and a cloud of poison gas comes out
#4 Bomb bunny, he goes boom after grabing your face
#5 Needle bunny, it spins around hurling needles from its floppy ears
Anyone got more ideas?
>>47618794
>>47618739
Actually, I just remembered that you TOTALLY CAN USE NINJUTSU THROUGH PUPPETS! Remember when Neji killed that archer by shooting chakra through his chakra strings?
>>47618806
Those are good for now.
>>47618830
Through strings != through puppets.
>>47618806
A metal bunny that works as a lighting rod for our jutsu
The first thing you’ll need to do is try to determine how much time will be spent on training, how many missions you accept, how much time you wish to study on your own, and if you wish to spend time with others.
How will you spend Week One?
1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
2. Focus more on missions (Will increase your standing within the Leaf)
3. Focus more of independant study (Increases INT and can learn Jutsu from the academy library)
4. Spend time with your team / other people. (Grow closer to your comrades or people of your choice. Will write a little vignette detailing the experience)
5. Do all 4 equally.
>>47618830
If we did that our threads would become like that laser room from Resident Evil...which is awesome
>>47618856
>1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
>>47618849
If anything, that's better.Means we can Stellar Release chakra garrotes attached to our puppets
>>47618856
>1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
>>47618856
>1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
>>47618856
>1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
Maximum overdrive!
>>47618856
>1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
To be ready for a mission which can come next
>>47618856
>1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
>>47618856
1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
>>47618830
Not chakra strings. That was spider-man, the guy with six arms. Totally different. He was using spider web shit.
>>47618856
1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
>>47618856
>1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
>>47618856
1 and 4
>>47618887
Here's a link for proof or whatever, since I didn't recall it and had to google https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODKRd4taApA
>>47618806
What about a bunny which contains a sealing jutsu or something? like it jumps on you and a seal effects the opponent (depending what we load it with)
>>47618856
>1. Focus primarily on training (Will go to training subvote)
>>47618830
Naw that was physical threads made by a technique that conducted chakra.
>>47618887
>>47618913
Ah, still I see no reason that shouldn't work for chakra strings. They're like actual wires made of chakra, people even get tied up and tripped by them!
At the very least we could do like >>47618857 and create laser tripwires and garrotes.
You choose to spend the time training.
You may choose a training partner to help a particular skill grow. You will also grow closer to them over time, although less than if you were relaxing with them.
1. Danzo (Stellar release training)
2. TenTen (Taijutsu)
3. Itachi (Taijutsu & Ninjutsu)
>>47618990
>3. Itachi (Taijutsu & Ninjutsu)
>>47618990
1. Danzo (Stellar release training)
>>47618990
3. Itachi (Taijutsu & Ninjutsu)
>>47618990
3. Itachi (Taijutsu & Ninjutsu)
>>47618990
>1. Danzo (Stellar release training)
>>47618990
>3. Itachi (Taijutsu & Ninjutsu)
>>47618990
>3. Itachi (Taijutsu & Ninjutsu)
>>47618990
>3. Itachi (Taijutsu & Ninjutsu)
>>47618990
>1. Danzo (Stellar release training)
3. Itachi (Taijutsu & Ninjutsu)
Balance pls?
>>47618990
>2. TenTen (Taijutsu)
>>47618967
Eh, I dunno, man. Just seems to me like you wouldn't need to make human puppets if your regular puppets could already do ninjutsu. Sasori never did it, so I don't see why we could. Unless QM fiat I supose.
