Chapter 12: A Boring First Day... Or Was It?

As we ate, I noticed her eyes glancing back and forth to me, and then to my food. Her tiny mouth opened, intending to say something to me, but she ultimately backed down

"Is there something you want Ino? I see you looking at me"

I asked her which made her immediately surprised. Blushing with embarrassment as she was caught by me 'Ahh! Now he may think I'm a weirdo'

"W-well... It's a bit embarrassing. Sorry if I was making you uncomfortable Andrew"

She looked down at the ground with embarrassment. Her hands clasped together tightly

I saw this and I couldn't help but smile at her. She does not act like her age at all. She's quite a bit mature, even having so much love for me is not making her act immature or irrational like how every girl is in this classroom. She's not a Tsundere, that's for sure, I think. Though she sometimes stutters a bit whenever It's a sensitive subject to her, like when she asked me if it is okay to have lunch with me. I also don't sense Yandere vibes from her. Sure, she is quite obsessed with me even though she doesn't show it, but it is a different type of obsessed

Do I choose her? Is she the one I'm looking for? I pretty much know all of the girls in this world but out of all of them, is Ino the one for me? The one that will surely love me and help me in any way she can?

She's one of the most gorgeous girls in the series. Probably had the best glow-up ever, rivaling Hinata. Her personality is different from the one I am meeting now, and I can't help but think that I am in love with it. This new side of her makes me love her even more

But we will see. She's still young and I wouldn't let anyone else influence her other than me

"Don't be embarrassed much Ino. And no, you weren't making me uncomfortable. It's the opposite actually, I'm glad that you're here with me"

"Really?"

She looked up from the ground to look at me straight in the eyes. But what she didn't expect was my red, captivating, and alluring glowing eyes. She had gotten caught in its never-ending feeling of calmness and reassurance. She felt... Safe, protected, and reassured. Her mind faded into the endless void of my ruby-red eyes. She had known that my eyes were mesmerizing, but, she didn't expect anything like this at all

Though Ino felt something beyond my eyes. As if something is being kept hidden from her so as to avoid it. She felt the dangers inside of my eyes. Like an aura that has been tucked away deep within me, and yet to be released. Though Ino was too overwhelmed by the positive nature that my eyes were letting out for her to feel, and see. The aura I released made her go into a trance of some sort. Her eyes locked into mine. She remained motionless, yet her eyes were very much alive and full of movement

I noticed this and I just kept my smile on her. This girl is so different. Her love for me is so pure and genuine that I don't know what to say except just tease her a little bit

"Earth to Ino? You there?"

I waved my hand in front of her and that was enough for her to break her gaze on my eyes

"There we go. You seem mesmerized by my eyes there Ino. Was this the embarrassing thing you mentioned earlier?"

"U-uhm..."

She stuttered. Her face bloomed red with embarrassment. I held back a chuckle looking at the embarrassed and cute Ino in front of me

"Well, how about we continue to eat Ino. Not eating lunch is bad for you, you know"

I said as she could only nod her head at me slowly. And then we continued to eat our lunch with Ino still blushing at the recent events that happened. Her mind raced so much to what she saw and felt when she was captured by the sight of my red eyes. She felt like she needed to more know

After a while, we talked about other things as we finished our lunch. Ino said that she'll just go to Sakura which I just nodded at her. I on the other hand stayed in the room to meditate. The growth that I was evolving at has been faster than it ever was. Meditating makes it faster as well, and it also feels good

Eventually, all of them came back. Ino sat beside me with a blush again, greeting me with a cute smile as I returned the favor

Iruka then briefly summarized everything about entering the academy and the Will of Fire the so-called Hiruzen always says

"Alright, that should be it for today. Remember, tomorrow is the true beginning of your journey to becoming a Shinobi. Be ready. You are all dismissed"

Iruka said with a smile as the class went into a happy uproar. All of them grabbed their bags and left, but not before some of the girls looked at me, and then at Ino

I raised my eyebrow seeing this but paid no mind to it

After a while the room was empty except for me, Iruka, and Ino

"Aren't you going home now Ino?"

I asked her which she just smiled at me

"I'm waiting for you silly. We'll leave the academy together"

She said with confidence behind that voice of hers. I sense that she didn't feel nervous anymore, mainly because no one is here except for Iruka

"Well, I guess why not"

I said. Her body language showed excitement, not the other type of excitement. Her blush stood proudly on her cheeks, as her angelic smile complimented well to her already cute face

After some time we left the classroom together. Approaching near the exit with a satisfying smile on my face 'Quite a boring day... Though Ino... Quite the revelation I learned today huh' I thought. Looking at her smiling face from the corner of my eye

[Already making moves? Andrew-Sama, you're such a horny bastard~]

Lix teasingly muttered out. Ignoring his remarks as we arrived just outside of the entrance of the academy

"Well, this is where we separate Ino. It was nice being with you"

I looked at her and smiled. As if her red cheeks couldn't get any redder at that moment. She returned the smile as well, trying to compose herself as best as she can

"Me too Andrew... I... I hope we can get along"

"Likewise. Goodbye Ino!"

I waved at her goodbye as she did the same. She turned in a different direction and left, while I just went forward

"Let's see if I can get access to some Jutsus now"

I muttered, changing my direction toward the library

Sometime later, I arrived and saw the librarian in her usual spot in the library. I quickly made my way in front of her as she noticed me

"Excuse me, but can I read some of the Jutsu scrolls?"

I asked her. She looked at me and smiled, recognizing that it was me who was asking her

"Ah, Andrew. Nice to see you... "

And after a few minutes of convincing, she finally lent me access to the E-rank and D-rank Jutsus. I happily thanked her 'It doesn't get easier than that' I thought to myself. It was easy since she has grown fond of me over the past 5 months I've been going here. It would be impossible for her to turn down my request. And even if she did, I have my eyes to use

"Thank you. I'll be back"

I said. Exiting the library with a satisfied face. With the help of my abilities, learning everything will be a walk in the park for me

After some time, I arrived back at the library and started going to work

[1 hour later.]

After a while. I finished reading every D-rank Jutsus in the library. There was quite a lot to my surprise, though as expected of D-rank Jutsus. I didn't bother with the E-rank jutsus. I'd learn them another time

The D-rank Jutsus that I read ranged from fire, water, earth, wind, and lightning style. Which is good since I have the 5 basic chakra natures to work on now. The only ones I will take a more serious approach to will be wind style and lightning style. Combining and using the two will give me more benefits and efficiency compared to the others, though I will still perfect the others. It's just that wind and lightning have more potential to be deadly and fearsome. Along with its versatility as well

And also, combining those two chakra natures will grant me swift release. Increasing my speed immensely. Understanding and learning these will not be hard at all. I expect sooner or later, I will get this and perfect it. And pushing it beyond its boundaries and limits

After I read the last scroll, I left the library and went back to the house. Intending to practice with the new Jutsus I have learned today

[You never fail to make me proud, Andrew. Not only good with the ladies unintentionally but smart as well? Are you perhaps the more expressive, lowered-down version of Ayanokouji Kiyotaka?]

"What? What do you mean lowered-down version of him? I'm just better than him overall"

I replied to Lix. He sure goes to lengths to tease and provoke me in any way possible. Though considering what he said, the famous Ayanokouji Kiyotaka is surely powerful in his universe. But I have all the advantage against him so it's not that hard to say that I am greater than him. It might come out as arrogant but as great as Ayanokouji is, he is at best peak human-level strength at his best, accounting as well his other attributes. Except for his socializing, which is one of his weaknesses

He was best known as someone pulling the strings from the shadows, Class D's hidden mastermind, the False Genius, the Masterpiece of the Whiteroom, and Hornykouji

In short, a manipulator. Indeed he has good tactics and manipulation, and it would take someone with extreme intelligence and experience to even stand a chance against him. As the famous saying goes. He only needs his tools, or, pawns rather, to win it all in the end

[Oh I hate it when you are right you know. Well, I guess sooner or later Ino will change you so that I can tease you more. I wish that day would come already.]

Lix said as I continued to make my way back. My "First" day at the academy was sure a thing to experience. Let's see how I end up sooner or later. I might have to take the initiative soon. The Uchiha Massacre will happen two years from now since it happened when Sasuke was 7 years old. Enough time if I can manage myself right by that point

"The village will just be holding back Sasuke if he doesn't go for Orochimaru. It was meant for him to pursue that damn snake"

I muttered to myself. Naruto will leave as well with Jiraiya by his side. Leaving only me here in the village, unless I go and have an adventure myself as well. But we shall see, though I would rather much prefer it here. It's too troublesome to travel around

Though suddenly, I raised an eyebrow. Sensing that a fabric of space was ripped apart 'What's this? A disturbance in space?... I'll need to know more, maybe it's just me. But I'll be cautious just in case' I thought with a bit of caution now sensing some beings ripping apart space.