Daily routine and the Village

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A/N: Slice of life warning,

nothing really happening here, but mentioned some of the important stuff

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Three months passed in the blink of an eye. Aki attended the academy daily, and although, it was boring, it had some things that were important.

For example, the geographical locations he never paid attention to during his anime-watching days. Or the signs for some cloud-specific ninjutsu.

The Kenjutsu classes were most interesting, they taught you how to use bladed weapons like swords. But he didn't see anyone other than Killer Bee the GOAT using 7 blades.

(A/N: The word GOAT is kind of a joke at this point, everyone is a GOAT… Itachi, Sasuke, Obito, Naruto, Madara, Hashirama… this should've been the term for a single character per anime or even rarer.)

"This is just a tad bit easier than inventing a jutsu of my own," Aki muttered to himself as he stepped out of bed, stretching his arms. "If you could deduce a jutsu so easily, wouldn't stealing techniques be hundreds of times easier?"

He chuckled at the thought, shaking his head as he made his way to the bathroom. "Guess being a reincarnated fan in the anime-verse has its advantages after all."

Pushing the door open, Aki glanced around the small, familiar space. The tiles were cool beneath his feet, and the soft hum of the overhead light filled the room.

He approached the sink, turned on the faucet, and watched as the water splashed into the basin, swirling around before disappearing down the drain.

"Another day, another chance to get stronger," he said to his reflection, his voice echoing slightly in the enclosed space. Reaching for his toothbrush, he caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror.

His skin, once a healthy tone, had gradually turned paler over the years. "Maybe growing up is the requirement for the Otsutsuki bloodline," he mused aloud, tilting his head slightly to get a better look.

Aki shrugged and squeezed toothpaste onto the brush. "Time to get this day started," he muttered as he began brushing, the bristles scraping softly against his teeth. The minty taste spread through his mouth, waking him up a bit more.

He watched himself in the mirror, thinking aloud, "Gotta focus today. No slacking off." His eyes narrowed slightly, determination hardening his expression. "And I will master the Rotation... eventually."

As he continued brushing, Aki couldn't help but smirk at his reflection. "And who knows? Maybe one day I'll be the GOAT around here too."

Aki finished brushing and then went to get his outfit for the day, Aki has multiple outfits he changes every day… not all look the same.

After all, he was still a child not yet required to wear a ninja uniform. He had an outfit suited to every mood, though none was flashy.

Today, Aki opted for a simple yet comfortable outfit. He chose a light gray kimono with subtle cloud patterns embroidered along the hem and sleeves.

The kimono was tied at the waist with a deep blue obi, and he slipped on a pair of dark sandals that were sturdy enough for the academy's activities.

Over the kimono, Aki decided to wear a sleeveless black haori, which added a touch of practicality while still allowing for ease of movement.

The haori had a small emblem of Kumogakure stitched on the back. He secured the haori with a thin, braided belt that matched the color of his obi.

As he adjusted the collar of his kimono and checked the fit of his haori, Aki gave a satisfied nod. "This should do," he murmured to himself. "Comfortable enough for the day, but still good for any unexpected training."

"Shadow clone jutsu"

Puff

7 identical copies of himself appeared (including the Original), this had become a daily routine for Aki since he found out the optimal number of clones for them to last 3-5 hours.

Most of them would stay home and practice for Rotation jutsu, but today he wanted to send two to look around the village with his normal eyes.

Byakugan vision and mapping are convenient but it's not like normal sight, sceneries don't appear in that vision. Its vision is like that of an infrared.

Just the difference is you can see chakra pathways and ignore walls. Kishimoto most likely made it this way for censorship.

I mean if you retained normal vision while penetrating through walls and obstruction, it would be a pervert's eye… not the noble Dojutsu Byakugan.

(A/N: Just a personal speculation. you can call it my fan theory, dk if already exists)

With that, he headed out, ready for yet another day at the academy.

Even though Aki found the academy boring, he still came in early enough to be the first one present in the class, this had become his habit.

As you know early bird gets the worm, Aki is the early bird. He would be flying one day… Kaguya could fly so it's a certainty.

Walking through the academy's entrance, Aki found the halls empty, as usual. He decided to use his running technique, a byproduct of his research on Rotation jutsu.

Woosh.

In the blink of an eye, he reached the classroom and waited for everyone to arrive so the class could begin.

"Three months and still the same routine," he muttered to himself, pulling out a kunai from his pouch. He began absentmindedly spinning it around his fingers, a habit he'd picked up over the years. "But at least it's quiet."

A few moments passed with Aki lost in his own thoughts. Then, the sound of footsteps reached his ears, 'Must be a student, sensei won't make a sound,' feeling mused at the thought he glanced at the door.

"Yo, Aki!" Kaito greeted, his usual grin plastered on his face. "Still the first one here, huh? You really are something."

Aki smiled slightly, nodding in acknowledgment. "Old habits die hard, I guess. How's your kunai practice going?"

Kaito rubbed the back of his head sheepishly. "Still all over the place. I swear, my aim has a mind of its own. But I'll get there."

Before Aki could respond, Sayuri walked in, her dark hair swaying in a high ponytail. She gave Aki a nod before setting her bag down. "Good morning, Aki, Kaito. I was hoping to get in some extra practice before class starts."

"Morning," Aki replied, watching as Sayuri pulled out a few books from her pouch and started reading them. "You're always so focused, Sayuri. What's your secret?"

She glanced up, a small smile on her lips. "No secret, just my mom says knowledge is power and I want to be the strongest… a know-it-all ninja."

The door slid open once more, and Ryuu entered the room, his cold, calculating gaze sweeping over the group before settling on Aki. "Morning," he said curtly, taking his seat a few rows ahead without further comment.

Kaito leaned over to Aki, whispering, "He's still as intense as ever. But I guess that's just Ryuu for you."

Aki didn't comment, as students started pouring in and the classroom was gradually filled with chatter.

At this moment, stern-looking instructor Raida entered the classroom, and students quieted down instantly, waiting for the instructor to begin.

"Good morning, class," Raida's voice was deep and commanding, instantly capturing everyone's attention. "I hope you've all been practicing diligently. Today, we'll be focusing on taijutsu and honing your close combat skills."

'Damn, another useless day starting' Aki thought to himself, 'should I apply for early graduation?'

He was hesitating only because he had yet to master geography, strategy and some other theory-related classes.

In combat, he was certain an average chunin was no challenge at all. Maybe, just maybe he was lacking experience fighting against them.

(A/N: please don't become like Kaguya or Gojo Satoru… become good at fighting)

Anyway, this class is going to be boring so let's switch to one of the clones traversing the village.

Aki was really familiar with the central mountain and the surrounding peaks with arenas on top, but the same could not be said about the market and other places in the village.

His clone made his way through the village with unhurried steps. There was no need to rush—this was about capturing every detail and every corner of the village.

Aki took in sights of different places refreshing his mind with the scenery, clouds floating in the village made the scenery even more ethereal.

Every now and then, Aki would stop at the crossroads, pretending to examine the wares of a merchant while actually studying the layout of the streets.

Aki moved towards one of the higher paths of the village and it took him to one of the village's most breathtaking spots; the Thunderclap Waterfall. the Thunderclap Waterfall.

The massive waterfall cascaded down from one of the surrounding peaks, the water sparkling in the sunlight as it crashed into the pool below. The mist created a soft, cool breeze that was refreshing against his skin.

Several people were gathered near the waterfall, some meditating, and some simply enjoying the scenery.

"Good morning," Aki greeted, his tone polite but curious. "This is quite the spot to clear your mind."

'Well, this is a nice change of pace'

One of the meditating Jonin opened his eyes, glancing at Aki, only to see him disappear in smoke. Aki was supposed to be in the academy right now.

As the Jonin blinked in surprise, the last wisps of smoke from Aki's disappearing clone dissipated into the cool air.

The peaceful atmosphere of the Thunderclap Waterfall remained undisturbed, yet the unexpected presence of the young prodigy lingered in Jonin's thoughts.

'A clone?' the Jonin mused, recognizing the telltale sign of the cloning technique. His gaze lingered on the spot where the clone had been.

It was unusual for an academy student to be skilled enough to send a clone this far into the village without being detected, especially during class hours.

With a small smile, Jonin closed his eyes again, returning to his meditation. 'Interesting kid... seems like he's more capable than most at his age. The Raikage's son, after all.'