55. Fruits of training

'.....'= Thoughts 

"....."= Conversations 

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A year had passed since the day Harry had made some new friends. During the year Harry continued training and honing the ninja techniques with fervor. However he also didn't forget to have a night out with his new friends once a while. It had made the training period quite enduring for him. He couldn't call them as his best friends but there was no doubt that he cherished them and their company.

'Although being cautious is necessary, I should just not think that everyone in this world is my enemy for the sake of it,' Harry thought as he was sitting inside the bathtub.

Harry looked around at the beautiful scenery surrounding him. The golden rays of the setting sun bathed the landscape in a warm, ethereal glow. He was currently at the top of a mountain, enjoying a luxurious bath while taking in the breathtaking sunset. The ability to create portals had its perks, and it allowed him to visit stunning places like this one. "Not gonna lie, the ability to create portals is quite good. Sadly, I have to work a lot in future to get it," he mused, savoring the moment.

Just as Harry was lost in his thoughts, a portal appeared beside his bathtub, and Wei stepped out of it with an annoyed expression. Harry couldn't help but smile at the sight of his friend.

"Come on, man, don't be upset. You said I could come to you whenever I wanted to visit a beautiful place," Harry said cheerfully.

Wei silently walked over and lightly smacked Harry's head. "You are such a pain. Are you done?" he asked with a sigh.

Harry nodded and stood up, saying, "Almost," as he stepped out of the tub. He reached for the clothes placed on a chair beside the bathtub, but before he could dress, he found himself engulfed by a portal.

"What?" Harry exclaimed in surprise. In an instant, he was back at the training grounds, completely naked. The young male and female sorcerers who were training nearby stopped and stared at him with widened eyes.

Realizing what had happened, Harry quickly used the transformation Jutsu to wrap himself in a new set of clothes. "Wei, you son of a—" he began to roar, but Wei was nowhere to be seen. Harry could hear the muffled laughter of the people in the training ground.

Unable to stand the embarrassment any longer, he used the body flicker Jutsu to escape to his room, his face slightly red from the mortification.

Harry quickly canceled the Jutsu and got dressed. After getting dressed, he sat back on his bed and opened the system panel.

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Name: Harry Williams

Age: 25

Bloodline: Uzumaki

Bloodline Purity: 60%

Points: 708

Rank: Elite Genin

•QUESTS

•SHOP

[Rank of Ninjas: Genin-> Elite Genin-> Chunin-> Elite Chunin-> Special Jounin-> Jounin-> Elite Jounin-> Kage-> Super Kage]

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Basic Sealing techniques: Mastery (36%)

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He looked at the number of points left on the panel, which amounted to a measly 708. In the past year, he hadn't just focused on learning the ninja techniques; he had also spent some time training in the basic sealing techniques of the Uzumaki Clan.

"This profession is quite costly," Harry sighed, but he didn't regret spending this much time and points on it. As he progressed in learning different sealing techniques, he was amazed by the potential they held and was eager to reach that level. Closing the system panel, Harry got up from the bed. In the past year, he had only focused on Jutsu training and learning the basic sealing techniques. Because of that, he hadn't been able to spend any time learning Taijutsu or Genjutsu techniques at all.

Harry stretched his body as he thought of the prank that Wei had played on him. He, of course, wouldn't let that pass easily. 'I will definitely have my revenge. But... what should I do?' Harry paced around the room, thinking of a proper plan to embarrass the hell out of Wei.

As Harry was pondering the perfect revenge on Wei, the system notification flashed in front of his eyes, grabbing his attention. He paused his pacing, focusing intently on the quest that had just appeared.

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Quest: Help Tony Stark in destroying Ivan Vanko.

Reward: 3000 points.

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Harry's eyebrows shot up in surprise. '3000 points just for taking out Ivan?' He thought to himself. Given his current strength, even without the added help, Ivan Vanko didn't seem like a threat worthy of such a significant reward. Harry knew from experience that Ivan's combat skills, even when enhanced by the whiplash suit, were no match for him. The promise he had made to himself was still fresh in his mind—he wouldn't take on any quests until he reached Chunin level. It was a rule he was determined to stick to. But with his points running low, he was in a tight spot. Training in basic sealing techniques and upgrading the system required a substantial amount of points, and he needed a boost.

Harry considered the possibility that there might be more to this quest than met the eye. 'Maybe there's more going on behind the scenes. Could there be another enemy involved? SHIELD, perhaps?' he speculated. It was a plausible theory. SHIELD's involvement would certainly raise the stakes. He hesitated, keeping the system notification panel open, his mind racing with calculations and possibilities.

At that moment, a knock echoed through the room. Harry hadn't noticed the presence of anyone outside even with his enhanced senses until the knock on the door. Despite his enhanced senses, the knock was the first indication of someone's arrival. He didn't need to open the door to know who it was.

"Please come inside, Ancient One," Harry called out, his tone betraying a hint of curiosity.

The Ancient One entered the room with her usual serene composure. Her presence had always been a mix of calm wisdom and enigmatic depth. Today, however, her demeanor was noticeably different—serious and somewhat troubled. She walked over to the study table and took a seat, her gaze fixed on Harry with a solemn expression.

"Let's have a talk," she said, her voice carrying an undertone of gravity.

Harry sat on the edge of his bed, sensing the seriousness in her tone. His curiosity piqued, he listened attentively as she began to speak.

"Harry," the Ancient One started, "you are a unique individual, but you have many traits that are not ideal for your journey ahead. You are impulsive, quick to anger, impatient, and sometimes make decisions without considering the consequences. You also act quite recklessly at times."

Harry frowned, unsure of how to respond. He had not expected this direct and blunt assessment of his personality. While he respected the Ancient One and understood that she had always cared for him, this was a side of her that he hadn't seen often. Despite his instinct to defend himself, he chose to remain silent, recognizing that she had his best interests at heart.

"I understand that my words may be harsh," she continued, her eyes softening slightly, "but they come from a place of concern. Over the past year, I've seen you face numerous challenges and make decisions that, while brave, have often been rash. For instance, trying to fight Abomination while nearly getting captured by SHIELD, and then being forced into Tony Stark's plans—these actions have placed you in dangerous situations repeatedly."

Harry winced slightly at the mention of his recent escapades. He had indeed faced numerous challenges, and while he considered them as part of his growth, he realized that his actions often led him into precarious situations. The Ancient One's observations were hitting home.

"You must learn to approach situations with more caution and strategic thought," the Ancient One advised. "Your strength is formidable, but true power lies not just in physical ability but in wisdom and foresight. The path you are on is fraught with danger, and reckless actions will only lead to greater risks."

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