32. Training Elle

Adam was quite surprised when he saw Frank on time for work. He was so sure this guy wouldn't come. When he asked what changed his mind Frank remained silent. Adam didn't press for an answer either.

Frank was an elite soldier, someone of his skill set must have gone through tons of battles. So if someone like him decided to retire for his family it meant that he has had enough of that life.

But sadly, shortly after he retired, his family was killed right before his eyes. The kind of psychological stress he must have gone through wasn't something anyone can imagine.

Adam felt like he could trust this person, so he didn't want to leave him be. That's why he forcefully employed him. Meeting people on a daily basis is good for him.

He showed him around the restaurant, "We work three hours for lunch and one hour for tea and snacks. My father and mother are great cooks so most of our customers are regulars."

"The restaurant isn't too busy, so you can take your time and not pressure yourself. Take the orders, write the table number on the order and place it at the counter. Dad will prepare the dish and call you."

He showed him how the work was done and went upstairs to get ready.

Elle was coming today. Her chakra coils have condensed without any problems. So to train her Adam rented the place above them, though the rent was a bit high he didn't mind it. The restaurant was doing good and he had some spare cash from his endeavours.

When lunch hours were finished Elle came in. She greeted William and Georgia before heading up.

Adam held her hand and guided her to their new training room.

The room was pretty much vacant, and was made for the sole purpose of training.

He stepped in and Elle followed him.

Adam clapped his hands, "Alright. I told you before that I train in chakra. Well, chakra is a combination of physical and spiritual energy. It's formed within your chakra coils. Ok, let's start, do as I instruct you...

He started to guide her. It took some time before she could sense these two different energies. She tried to mix it but failed.

"Don't be hasty. This is training, you can't expect to succeed in one go. Keep trying."

Adam encouraged her.

By the thirteenth try she was able to combine a wisp of these two energies. She jumped up in delight.

"I did it."

Adam smiled and shot her down, "Only a wisp."

Elle deflated like a balloon.

Adam laughed and said, "Now combine as much as you can. Let's see where your limit is."

Elle sat in meditation and started to extract chakra. Fifteen minutes later she felt as if she was stuffed and stopped.

Adam nodded and praised her, "Impressive. Your chakra levels are higher than I expected."

Elle was happy to be praised, "Really. What's your level then?"

Adam smiled, "Ninjas are classified according to their skills and chakra level. The base rank is Genin, one higher is Chunin, then Special Jounin, Jounin and Kage. I am a Jounin."

Elle was stunned, "That's just a step away from the highest rank."

Adam shook his head, "Ranks are ranks Elle, it's just a standard way to analyse strength. Don't judge a person just based on that."

Elle toned down her shock and asked, "Then which rank am I? Genin?"

Adam rolled his eyes, "You wish missy. You just started, it will take time for you accumulate the chakra reserve of a Genin. Even then you wouldn't be a true Genin, you have to master jutsus and several other skills. Only then would you be a true Genin."

Elle looked down in disappointment.

Adam smiled and rubbed her head, "Cheer up, by my estimation you can reach Genin rank in one month."

Elle raised her fist and showed her determination. Suddenly she thought of something, "Why didn't you tell me before? If you had I would be a Chunin by now."

She pouted.

Adam rolled his eyes and said, "Do you really think it's easy to train in chakra? Elle, creating chakra coils is very dangerous. Without a certain level of aptitude a person could die from the process you went through."

Elle gasped in shock.

He continued to speak, "From a scientific point of view, a human body should never be opened up, as that would damage the most basic foundations of our body."

"However you are a mutant, your body is different. Additionally your ability is a psychic ability, which satisfies one of the conditions to train in chakra. Spiritual energy."

"So the conditions before I can create a chakra coil are, a sturdy body, better recuperative ability and high spiritual energy."

"Without any of the aforementioned conditions a person will experience immense pain and die during the chakra coil creation process."

Elle was so shocked when she heard him.

Adam found her reaction very funny and said, "Also, you just reached maturity. Only now did your body and mind synchronize. So, even if I wanted to I wouldn't be able to help you."

Elle came back to her senses and mumbled something to herself.

Adam laughed lightly and shook his head.

"Alright, enough of that. Let's continue."

Their training went on for two hours.

Adam taught her some basic taijutsu and hand seals. He practiced with her and corrected her mistakes.

Luckily Elle did yoga to keep her body in shape. She was nimble and flexible because of that.

By the time they were done, evening service just started. The restaurant usually wasn't busy at this hour so William and Georgia were taking it easy and relaxing when they went down.

When Elle came in Frank was cleaning up so she didn't see him. As friendly as she was she tried to greet Frank but he only nodded.

With his grumpy character the others also found it hard to talk and laugh. Adam could only smile wryly upon seeing this. Then he thought of something.

Adam turned to Frank and said, "When you are free, come up. I'll train you with Elle."

Frank wanted to refuse but Adam didn't give him the chance.

William and Georgia didn't ask about what they heard and just sipped their coffee. When another customer came in they got up.

Adam thought to himself. Training others is also a form of tempering. It can help me analyse my skills.

After service hours were finished Frank cleaned up the shop and left.

Watching his lonely back Elle couldn't help but ask, "What's with uncle Frank?"

Adam didn't hide anything and said Frank's entire story. Elle was quite sad knowing what happened.

He patted her head, "Don't worry, that's why I am employed him. If he deals with people everyday he will slowly get over it. And don't forget, I am gonna train him from now so it outta get him to focus on something else."

Elle nodded. She smiled sweetly knowing Adam did something good and rested her head on his shoulder.