Chapter 14

"Feels nice," he muttered, flexing his fingers and testing the newfound agility and strength in his movements. The techniques felt so natural, so ingrained, but he knew he had to be careful.

"I have to pretend I'm inexperienced," he thought, realizing the potential problem. 

If he suddenly displayed skills far beyond what he should know, it would raise too many questions. 

How could he explain such rapid improvement without revealing the truth about the system or the simulation?

If he wanted to keep his secret safe, he needed to downplay his abilities—at least for now.

"For now, I should go sleep," he murmured, letting the fatigue of the day finally take over. 

As his eyes closed, thoughts of the simulation and his newfound abilities faded into the background, replaced by the comfort of sleep.

In the morning, he stirred awake, feeling the warmth of the sunlight on his face. But something else was different—he wasn't alone. 

He opened his eyes, blinking to adjust to the light, and saw a figure standing at the foot of his bed.

"Hanabi?" he asked, his voice still thick with sleep.

She smiled, her eyes sparkling with a mix of playfulness and affection. "You're finally awake, sleepyhead," she teased, leaning in closer. "I thought you might need a little help getting up today."

Before he could fully process her words, she moved beside him, her breath warm against his ear. Her fingers gently traced along the side of his neck, sending a shiver down his spine. 

Then, without warning, she playfully nipped at his earlobe, her touch both tender and electrifying.

"Hanabi!" he exclaimed, half in surprise and half in embarrassment, feeling his face heat up.

She pulled back slightly, her laughter soft and melodic. "What? Don't tell me you're shy now," she teased, clearly enjoying the effect she had on him. "Who was the one acting all confident last night?"

"Oh?" he said with a playful smirk, leaning closer and burying his face near her neck.

"Wha—" Hanabi's face turned red as she quickly backed up.

"Who's shy now?" he teased, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Hanabi's cheeks flushed a deep crimson as she tried to regain her composure. She shot him a glare, though the smile tugging at her lips betrayed her amusement.

"You're getting bold, aren't you?" she huffed, crossing her arms but making no move to distance herself further.

He chuckled softly, enjoying the rare sight of her flustered. "Just returning the favor," he replied, his tone light yet teasing. "Besides, you started it."

Hanabi rolled her eyes, but there was no hiding the fondness in her expression. "Fine, you win this round," she conceded, stepping back to give him room to sit up.

"Training, as usual. Lets get going."

He smirked, feeling a small sense of victory as he swung his legs over the side of the bed and stood up. ".You are planning to bully me during training right?" he asked, already knowing the answer.

Hanabi shook her head. "Of course not. Its just training why will i bully you."

He stretched his arms above his head, feeling the familiar tightness in his muscles from the previous day's training. "Alright, let's get to it then," he said.

Without another word, Hanabi turned and headed for the door, her movements graceful and purposeful. He followed her.

As they left the room, the morning light filtered through the windows, casting soft shadows along the hallway. Hanabi led the way with her usual quiet confidence, but instead of heading toward the Hyuga compound's training grounds, she took a different route.

He noticed the change in direction and raised an eyebrow. "We're not training at the compound today?" he asked, curiosity evident in his voice.

Hanabi glanced back at him, a small smile playing on her lips. "Not today. i know a special."

Intrigued, he quickened his pace to walk beside her. "And where exactly are we going?"

"You'll see," she replied. "But I think you'll like it. It's a bit more… remote, which means we won't be disturbed."

His interest piqued, he couldn't help but wonder what kind of training she had in mind. Hanabi was known for her intense and effective methods, so whatever she had planned, it was bound to be challenging.

They walked through the village, the early morning bustle just beginning as vendors set up their stalls and people went about their day. 

But instead of heading towards the usual training areas, they made their way to the outskirts of the village, where the noise and activity began to fade.

After a short walk, they arrived at a secluded forest clearing. The area was quiet, surrounded by tall trees that created a natural barrier from the outside world. 

The air was cool and fresh, and the ground was soft underfoot, covered in a layer of fallen leaves.

Hanabi stopped in the center of the clearing and turned to face him. 

"This place will allow us to focus without distractions."

He looked around, taking in the peaceful yet isolated surroundings. "It's definitely different from the compound," he admitted, already feeling the shift in atmosphere.

Suddenly, without warning, Hanabi rushed at him, her movements swift and precise. 

Instinctively, he raised his arms to block the attack, but the force behind her strike sent him stumbling back. "Hanabi!" he exclaimed, struggling to regain his footing. "What are you—"

"No time for questions!" she interrupted, her voice sharp and commanding. "Defend yourself!"

She didn't give him a moment to recover before launching into a series of rapid attacks—punches, kicks, and sweeping leg strikes—all aimed to keep him on the defensive. 

He did his best to block and dodge, but her speed and precision were overwhelming, especially after the exhausting training he had just endured.

"This is part of your training," Hanabi said as she delivered a spinning kick that he barely managed to duck under. 

"You need to learn how to fight when you're tired, how to keep your focus even when your body wants to give up."

He gritted his teeth, knowing she was right. Every move felt sluggish, his limbs heavy and uncooperative, but he forced himself to stay in the fight. He began to counter her attacks, throwing punches and kicks of his own, though they lacked the power and speed he knew he was capable of.

"Come on, you can do better than that!" Hanabi taunted, easily sidestepping his attempts to strike her. "Don't let fatigue control you. Use your chakra to enhance your movements!"

As she was attacking and she was awazed how he was able to dodge her attacks..

As Hanabi continued her relentless assault, she couldn't help but notice a shift in his movements. 

Despite his earlier fatigue, he was now evading her attacks with surprising agility, his reflexes sharper and more precise. 

She launched a high kick aimed at his head, but he ducked under it effortlessly, countering with a swift jab that nearly grazed her side. Hanabi's eyes widened slightly, impressed by his sudden improvement. 

She quickly adjusted her stance, pushing herself to move even faster.

"Not bad," she muttered under her breath, her tone more serious now. "But let's see how you handle this."