7 Ch-7 Pursuing Personal Growth and Mastery

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Jiryoku had just finished cleaning his new house with utmost care, relying solely on his other senses. He meticulously dusted every corner, scrubbed every surface, and organized every item in the house. As he sat down in the middle of his living room, he took a deep breath and felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him.

Despite being visually impaired, Jiryoku had managed to create a warm and welcoming environment in his new home. He could feel the texture of the soft cushions on his sofa, smell the fresh aroma of the flowers on his windowsill, and hear the gentle voice of the birds outside.

"System, can you please guide me on how to increase the progress of my template?"asked Jiryoku.

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[DING!]

{Name: Hyuga Jiryoku

Chakra: Introductory level

Template: Issho Fujitora (0.000%)

Strength: Weaker than Genin

Daily Task: Increase template by (0.015%)

Swing sword (0/100)

Run (0/1mile)

Pushups (0/10)

(Note: As your strength improves the difficulty of task will also increase.)

}

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Without hesitation, Jiryoku decided to go outside and complete today's task. He stepped out into the open space and started to run, feeling the wind rush through his hair and the cool breeze on his face. As he ran, he couldn't help but feel invigorated by the freedom of movement.

After completing a mile, Jiryoku decided to challenge himself further and began to do push-ups. He focused on maintaining his form and breathing steadily as he pushed his body to its limits. Despite feeling a bit of strain, he persisted and completed ten sets of push-ups.

Feeling a sense of accomplishment, Jiryoku decided to practice his sword skills. He drew his trusty sword and began to swing it, feeling the weight of the blade in his hands. He executed various moves and stances, honing his skills with each swing.

Finally, after swinging the sword a hundred times, Jiryoku stopped and took a deep breath. He felt a sense of fatigue wash over him as he collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily. Despite being only four years old, Jiryoku had pushed his body to its limits, and he knew that he had accomplished a great deal.

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[DING!]

{Template: Issho, Fujitora (0.015%)}

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Following his rigorous physical training, Jiryoku resolved to refine his Chakra. However, he realized that it would be wiser to do so after a hearty meal. He knew that refining his Chakra could take a toll on his physical body, and attempting it without proper sustenance could potentially harm him instead of benefiting him. Therefore, he made the conscious decision to fuel his body first before proceeding with his Chakra refinement.

After taking a much-needed rest for half an hour, Jiryoku made his way to the renowned Ichiraku Ramen restaurant to satisfy his hunger with a delicious bowl of ramen. However, he didn't spend his rest period idly. Instead, he utilized his keen observation skills, honed through his mastery of the 'Observation Haki', to scrutinize his surroundings and distinguish even the slightest details.

Jiryoku ventured through the bustling streets, stopping to ask for directions from various individuals until he finally arrived at the Ichiraku Ramen shop. Upon entering, he promptly located an available seat and placed his order with the Teuchi Ichiraku, saying, "May I have the miso-based ramen with extra chasu, please?"

"Absolutely, your piping hot bowl of delicious ramen will be ready for you in just a moment," responded Teuchi Ichiraku, the proud and dedicated owner of the renowned Ichiraku Ramen eatery.

At that moment, the bustling Ichiraku Ramen shop appeared almost empty, with hardly any customers occupying the seats. After waiting for what seemed like an eternity, a server emerged from the kitchen with a steaming bowl of tantalizing ramen, and carefully presented it to Jiryoku, who eagerly awaited its arrival.

Ichiraku inquired, "May I ask for your name? I haven't seen you around here before."

Jiryoku introduced himself, "I'm Jiryoku, and I'm an orphan. However, from this day forward, I'll probably be one of your regular customers."

As Jiryoku spoke, Ichiraku's mind drifted into deep contemplation, trying to recall the conversations he had overheard from both the ninjas and commoners who frequented his shop. They had discussed an unfortunate incident that had occurred at the Konoha hospital, and upon seeing Jiryoku's closed eyes, Ichiraku made the connection that this was the same boy they were talking about. Overwhelmed with a sense of sympathy, Ichiraku disappeared into his shop, only to return moments later with a token in hand.

With a warm smile, Ichiraku extended the token towards Jiryoku and said, "Congratulations! You are a lucky customer today and have won a 50% discount voucher. You can now enjoy our delicious ramen every day at half the price."

Jiryoku slowly turned his face towards Ichiraku, seemingly fixated on the kindhearted shop owner. While he hadn't yet mastered observation Haki to the extent of perceiving other people's emotions, he had a strong sense that the expression on Ichiraku's face was one of pity or sympathy towards him.

Jiryoku shook his head, "I appreciate your generosity, but I don't want you to feel pity for me. I don't need that voucher, so please give it to someone else who needs it more than I do," he said with a calm and collected tone.

He continued, "My parents were both skilled ninjas, and they have left me with a considerable amount of wealth. In addition, the living allowance I receive is more than enough to live a comfortable life. So, I assure you that I don't require any charity or pity. Nonetheless, I am grateful for your kind offer."

"I'll make sure to give the voucher to someone in need, but you must come to my shop every day for a bowl of ramen," Ichiraku declared with a warm smile.

Jiryoku chuckled, "I will definitely come, but only if you add more meat to my ramen."

Ichiraku laughed heartily, "Consider it done! You don't have to worry about that."

After chatting with Ichiraku for a while, Jiryoku made his way back to his house. As he settled in, he began refining his chakra, focusing on channeling it more efficiently. To his amazement, he found himself able to extract more chakra than he ever had before. Surprised, he pondered on this sudden increase in his abilities.

"It's quite obvious," he thought to himself, "As my body and spirit grow stronger due to increase in the template, so does my capacity to refine chakra."

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