Chapter 012
When I was done the room looked barren, like no one lived there. But I suppose that was fine. I walked out of my room and found the time was around 7:30, I had enough time to eat something, even though I didn't really feel hungry. I really have to say, this Gamer's body is totally broken!
I went into the cafeteria, grabbed a plate for myself, sat with kids my age and ate in silence. All the while listening to what they were saying.
"Did you hear what the matron said, we aren't supposed to play with him anymore!"
"But he looks so sad sitting there all alone!"
"So what? You remember the last time she called a kids bad? It was that Naruto brat! We need to stay away, that's all I know."
Ah, so the matron made her move. Ostracising, not bad. If you were dealing with a child, but me? I was born alone, I was raised alone, I didn't have a friend until I was already a man! Whahaha!
Okay no, that was a lie, I had many friend, but not all of them were super close. I'm used to being alone, if this is the best the matron can do then I'm not worried, not one bit.
At the end of breakfast my experience rate for my eavesdropping skill was at 74%, not bad, maybe at lunch or dinner I can level it up.
I put away the plates for washing and went to leave when suddenly Ksume waked in glaring at me, "where do you think you're going Yami? It's your turn to wash the dishes today."
I blinked, "oh...right," I blinked as I followed her into the kitchen and saw the pile of dishes piled up near the sink. I looked at a chart near the sink with a list of names on it, and sure enough, under sink cleaning for today was my name.
I gulped as I looked at the time, I had an hour to get to the academy, God I wish I knew the shadow clone jutsu right now.
I said nothing else and got to work. I think that irritated the matron a lot, the fact I didn't complain.
I worked hard, washing the dishes as quickly as I could. It was hard at first, but I managed to keep up with the workload. And just as I washed my twentieth dish a new box opened up;
Ping!
You have created a new skill!
Maintenance, Lv- 1 (0%)
Maintaining something is just as important as owning it.
+2% bonus to all items you maintain (clean, polish oil) for whatever their use is.
Bonus lasts for 30 minutes
I blinked, what did that mean? You use a plate to hold food, does that mean it got a 2% bonus in holding food? That didn't make any sense? Okay yes, I suppose washing dishes is maintaining them, so yes that does apply, but the bonus?
I looked at the dishes, they didn't look any different, I narrowed my eyes and really focused on them and suddenly another box popped up!
Ping!
You have created a new skill!
Observation, Lv-1 (0%)
The skill to learn about an object or person by observing them.
I blinked, alright, this was something new. I looked at the plates again and this time a new box opened up with the Plate's picture near the top right corner.
Dish, E class item,
It is a plate of metal that can be used to hold food.
Bonus- 2% more nutrition for all food items held on this plate (29:55)
I blinked, well that certainly answered my questions.
"Stop staring, you'll be late," Matron hissed into my ear making me jerk into action. I shot her a glare before getting back to work.
By the time I was done I had ten minutes to reach the academy, stupid bitch. I had to run out the door in order to reach the place in time. But at least it wasn't all for nothing, I managed to level up my maintenance skill twice!
Maintenance, Lv- 3 (40%)
Maintaining something is just as important as owning it.
+4% bonus to all items you maintain (clean, polish oil) for whatever their use is
Bonus lasts for 35 minutes
I ran into the academy in that last minute, threw the door open and leaped inside, "safe!"
"Good morning professor, I see you have been very active today morning," I looked to see Mizuki at the lecture podium. He smiled at me, "go on, take your seat, don't be too late next time."
I nodded as I looked around and spotted Naruto waving me over to our usual spot near the back. I quickly went up to him and sat down, "morning Naruto."
"Hey Yami," the kid smiled, "what happened? You were really late."
I shrugged, "don't worry about it. Let's focus on the class," Naruto shrugged doing just that.
As Mizuki gave a lecture I narrowed my eyes at him and whispered, "Observe." Immediately his menu card came up;
Mizuki, Chunin of Konoha
Lv- 41
REP- 10
HP- 20,500/20,500
SP- 15,000/15,000
CP- 16,000/16,000
CONTROL- 43%
Allegiance- Self/ Orochimaru
STR- 43
VIT- 49
DEX- 32
INT- 39
CHA- 40
CC- 32
LUC- 20
Mizuki was born in Konoha as an orphan with no name or anyone to care for him. He believes in one rule of thumb, the strong survive the weak die. As such he dedicated his life to getting more power
I blinked, 'damn, I never realised the man was already a traitor. That Allegiance bar is really useful.' I said nothing as Mizuki continued with his speech but on the inside I was a little cautious, I need to keep an eye on the man.
But on the other hand I also realised I need to level up my Observation skill. It's a powerful tool for a ninja, especially if it can give me more info the stronger it get.
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