Chapter 7: Navigating

The Next Morning....

As he walked through the gates, he noticed the familiar sight of Naruto already causing a ruckus, laughing loudly with Kiba and Shikamaru. Hinata stood a little distance away, quietly watching the group and secretly glancing at Naruto with her usual shy demeanor. It was still strange for Itsuki to see these characters, people he knew so well from the show, living and breathing before his eyes. But now, they were no longer just characters, they were his peers, and in some ways, his competition.

But it is still Strange how I see them as my peers when I'm already 22 years old. Especially when interacting with this kid as if I'm they're same age as me. Is it because I'm in body of a kid?

Sigh... I should stop thinking of it since it's more important to grow stronger to protect myself from this dangerous world and my friends. Since these eyes have been given to me, I will use them to the fullest.

He made his way to the classroom, catching snippets of conversation as he passed by groups of students. Some still whispered about him, curious about the "new kid" who had joined them late. Others didn't bother to hide their interest. Sasuke, as usual, sat alone near the back, his eyes closed in a meditative state. Itsuki gave him a nod, which Sasuke returned with a mere glance before going back to his thoughts.

Isutki's Thought: He's really arrogant and prideful like in the show. Well it can't be helped since he's brother massacre his clan. Even me would be like that or worse.

The class settled down as Iruka-sensei entered, his usual friendly but firm demeanor commanding the room's attention. Today was supposed to be another day of theory and basic drills, but Itsuki felt a sense of restlessness. He needed to push further, to understand this world's systems on a deeper level. He wasn't just any student, he was an outsider with knowledge and potential far beyond these kids. He just had to unlock it, no, not Unlock it but Master it to know what other abilities this "Infinite Mirror Eyes" have.

"Alright, class," Iruka started, "today, we'll continue our lessons on chakra control and taijutsu. I expect everyone to focus and give their best effort. Especially those of you who might need to catch up." His eyes briefly flicked towards the Students before landing on Itsuki, but there was no malice in his tone. Iruka was, above all else, a fair teacher.

Itsuki nodded, taking his seat and preparing for the lesson. The fundamentals were important. Even though he had knowledge of jutsu, chakra, and combat from his memories of the show, actually experiencing it in a body still getting used to this world was a different challenge. He needed to build his foundation first.

As the class began practicing basic chakra exercises, Itsuki focused intensely, trying to feel the flow of energy inside him. His hands moved in slow, deliberate motions as he tried to mold his chakra, pushing it into the tips of his fingers. Despite his focus, it didn't come naturally. His body was still adapting, and chakra control though theoretically simple—was something he couldn't fully master yet.

Beside him, he noticed Sasuke executing the exercises flawlessly, his precision and control far beyond what most students in the class could manage. Sasuke wasn't considered a genius for nothing. Naruto, on the other hand, struggled visibly, his attempts at chakra control resulting in his usual frustration and loud complaints.

He really deserves being called a genius and being an Uchiha. While Itsuki practicing his Chakra control he snapped, Damn! How could I be so damn? Couldn't I just copy how they do it?

As Istsuki Observed the Flow of Chakra in everyone's body's how they Control it, Itsuki looked at Sasuke who was meditating, Itsuki began Observing he's Chakra Control flowing in his veins and acupuncture. Itsuki tried using his eyes to copy it and it worked Not only does it work he even copied it perfectly and improved it.

Damn, this eye is so Op! While Itsuki laughed and grinning secretly without him knowing because of excitement. Sasuke Glance at him Suspiciously why Itsuki acting like that, then Sasuke looked at Naruto.

"Tch," Sasuke muttered under his breath, watching Naruto fumble with his chakra molding.

Itsuki smirked slightly. Some things never change.

"Oi, Itsuki!" Naruto called out from across the room, interrupting his focus. "How're you doing over there?"

Oh, it's you, Naruto. "I'm still learning," Itsuki replied, keeping his tone calm but not dismissive. "But it's coming along." He didn't say he already Mastered it and even improved cause he didn't want to shock them and they wouldn't believe it either. Especially when there's two Snakes lurking so it's better being a low-key until I can defend myself.

Naruto grinned, wiping sweat from his brow. "You're pretty cool, you know? You don't get frustrated like me or the others. You just… focus."

Me Cool? Why would you say? "Anyway it's all about patience, Naruto," Itsuki responded. "Chakra control isn't something you can force. You have to let it flow naturally and all you have to do is to do what you feel is right."

Naruto scratched his head, clearly not understanding the subtleties Itsuki was explaining. Naruto murmur "flow it Naturally and do what i feel is right?" but he nodded as if he did. "Yeah, yeah! I'll get it soon!"

Behind Naruto, Sasuke rolled his eyes, clearly unimpressed with Naruto's enthusiasm. But his gaze shifted to Itsuki, and for a brief moment, something like acknowledgment passed between them.

As the class continued with basic drills, Itsuki felt the weight of several eyes on him—students who were observing how well the new kid was adapting. Kiba, in particular, seemed interested, occasionally glancing over to see how Itsuki was handling himself.

By lunchtime, Itsuki found himself sitting under a tree in the academy's courtyard, taking a moment to rest and reflect on the day so far. He knew that in order to truly excel, he would need to push himself harder than ever. He still doesn't know what his Infinite Mirror Eyes full capability or his eyes still not being fully awakened yet dormant, but he couldn't rely on them just yet nor could he rely on them forever. He needed to hone his physical skills and others since he doesn't have any experience in actual fights nor in his past life too.

Although I can copy any Jutsu and Techniques/Skills and improve it doesn't mean i can win I the battle just because I a have an improved jutsu. What I need is experience not sparring.