49 Four Years: Akatsuki
*rustle rustle*
A boy with black hair was quickly moving through the plentiful trees of the forest. Instead of using his feet, he would primarily use his hands to move around like a monkey.
The way he moved from branch to branch, from tree to tree, looked miraculous. It was like the forest was an obstacle course and he was trying to get the fastest record possible.
The boy with black hair was Yukio! Not much of a surprise, right?
Yukio had been 'climbing' through the forest. He had been utilizing the effects of [Advanced Climbing] to train his acrobatic and parkouring skills.
He noticed that he was getting closer to his destination. He might as well use the skill's advanced effect.
While he was in midair, he looked as if he grabbed the air with his bare hands. With the air in his clutches, he swiped up, making his body propel higher into the sky.
[Advanced Climbing]'s advanced effect allowed Yukio to climb the air. It was basically a double jump for Yukio. Unfortunately, it could only be used once a day.
When Yukio landed back on the ground, he sprinted onto the lake and towards home.
It had been four years since Yukio returned to Naruto. He was now ten years old. Ever since his return, he had been training as much as possible. He had also been researching new techniques.
Yukio's stats had also grown substantially.
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[Vitality: 17] >> [Vitality: 36]
[Strength: 18] >> [Strength 39]
[Agility: 16] >> [Agility: 37]
[Intelligence: 24] >> [Intelligence: 45]
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Four years of training resulted in a large increase in his stats.
Each of his four stats had increased by at least 19 points. Unfortunately for Yukio, there was no change in his appearance. His long-awaited abs hadn't shown up yet.
To get a better understanding of how strong he was, Yukio can easily destroy a mud wall with his fist. It didn't even need to be reinforced by either cursed energy or chakra.
The mud wall that was being referred to was the B-Rank Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall.
His stats weren't the only ones to increase. Thanks to the war, his cursed energy had increased by around five every day for four years. Rarely would the rate increase or decrease, but when it did, it would only be by one.
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[Cursed Energy: 5,735] >> [Cursed Energy: 13,043]
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Let's not forget about chakra.
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[Chakra: 1,953] >> [Chakra: 5,371]
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When Yukio returned home, he was immediately greeted by Hex and Thief. Hex came to get some head rubs, while Thief only came to beg for some random item that he had.
He tossed a pretty looking rock, that he had picked up during his parkour training to Thief. The mouse cursed spirit squealed in happiness and shoved the rock into its mouth.
Yukio picked up Hex and looked for the other cursed spirits that he had grown over the past four years.
He easily spotted Wiggles bathing itself in the mud. In the same mud bath were several smaller worm curses that were following Wiggles' example. With Wiggles at the center, other Fly Heads were flying about a couple of meters away.
Shaking his head, Yukio went and found his siblings who were training even further. Each of them had grown taller as they had hit puberty. They were all fourteen years old. Unbeknownst to them, they all had a sticker on the scalp of the back of their necks.
(A/N: Reminder, I am using a Naruto timeline made from a Tumblr user. In that timeline and according to the user's research, it is noted that Yahiko dies at the age of eighteen despite the contradictory information that suggests him dying at fifteen. Sorry for the inaccuracy.)
"Hey, Yukio! Did you already finish your training?" Yahiko shouted when he noticed Yukio coming near them. Hearing the shout, Konan and Nagato stopped their training to take a short break.
Yukio nodded, "I did finish, Yahiko. How about you three?"
"We're still halfway done. I can't believe that you already finished. You have a much more complex training routine compared to us." Yahiko sighed.
"Mm... I have something to tell you guys," Yukio said earnestly. His siblings noticed his seriousness and paid full attention to his next words. He continued, "I want to explore the world."
They were shocked, but only for a moment.
Konan came to Yukio and ruffled his hair, "If you want to explore the world, then go for it. You don't need to stay in Amegakure for our sake. Follow your heart, Yukio."
Nagato interjected, "And, you're strong enough to survive in the world."
Yahiko nodded in agreement as he listened to his best friends' words, "No matter what, you will always be welcomed back home."
"Thank you. I plan on leaving tomorrow."
Because of Yukio's announcement, the trio's training was cut short. They all went inside and help Yukio prepare for his journey. While they were preparing, Yahiko had an idea.
"I've been thinking about forming an organization that is dedicated to bringing peace to the shinobi world. I know about Konan and Nagato, but Yukio, do you want to become one of the founders? I know what we had said earlier about, so it's perfectly fine to disagree."
Yukio's ears perked up as recognized this moment, "Of course! Since I'm going to be traveling, I can provide the group with information. I can even recruit people who share the same goals in the other villages."
"That'd be great! Let's do it right now and cement this to our memories!"
They all stood in a circle and declared the official creation of their organization.
It was lackluster.
"What should we name our group?" Konan asked.
They all looked towards Yahiko who thought for a moment and said what he had in mind, "How about we call ourselves the Akatsuki?"
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[Mission: Founder of the Akatsuki]
Description: You have officially been recognized as the fourth founder of the Akatsuki, a group dedicated to bringing peace throughout the Shinobi World. I do wonder, however. Will the fate of the Akatsuki change due to your existence?
Progression: 1/1 Become a founder of the Akatsuki
Rewards: +50 CC
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[Status]
Name: Yukio D. Sumihara
Age: 10
Sorcerer Grade: Four
Shinobi Rank: Academy Student
Cursed Coins: 1,126
Vitality: 36
Strength: 39
Agility: 37
Intelligence: 45
Cursed Energy: 13,043 (1% per 10 Secs) (Gain 5/day)
Chakra: 5,371 (1% per 10 Seconds)
Innate Cursed Technique: Dungeon Formation
Jujutsu: [Cursed Tool: Shiny Kunai], [Cursed Tool: Self-Writing Pen], [Cursed Object: Talismans (118)], [Barrier Technique: Curtain], [Barrier Technique: Simple Domain - Batto Sword Drawing], [Cursed Tool: Nerf Zombie Revolver], [Binding Vow: Our Little Secret], [Cursed Object: Jar of Accumulation (1)]
Jutsus: [Summon: Random Tiny Toad], [Summon: Random Tiny Snake], [Summon: Random Tiny Slug], [Slumbering Pillows: Sweet Dreams], [Slumbering Pillows: Bitter Nightmare], [Genjutsu: Thousand Whispers]
Skills: [Expand (5) (4A) (9I) (8B)], [Intermediate Ninjutsu], [Advanced Drawing], [Intermediate Writing], [Intermediate Fuinjutsu]
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[Intermediate Ninjutsu]
Description: Moderately boosts your proficiency in ninjutsu. The ninjutsu you cast feel alive for some reason. When your ninjutsu goes against another ninjutsu of the same nature and same level, your's will prevail.
To advance the skill, successfully cast A-Rank ninjutsu from each of the basic nature. transformations.
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[Advanced Drawing]
Description: Substantially boosts your proficiency at drawing. You can draw perfect lines and connect them perfectly. Your feelings towards a subject of a drawing will be replicated and experienced by everyone who views said drawing. Once a month, you can create a special drawing that can affect your reality.
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[Intermediate Writing]
Description: Moderately boosts your proficiency at writing. You have pretty good handwriting and grammar. Based on how and what you write, your writing may evoke special effects.
To advance the skill, write a hundred essays, each essay must contain at least ten thousand words.
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[Intermediate Fuinjutsu]
Description: Moderately boosts your proficiency in fuinjutsu. When observing a seal, you can notice several of its weaknesses. The seals you make can cause backlash to whoever releases it without your permission.
To advance this skill, create a fuinjutsu that can seal a cursed spirit.
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