Chapter 3

A new ability...

I always thought I had only obtained a single ability, telekinesis, but apparently not. The best way to describe it is as "Aura Reading".

I practically became a Sensor Ninja.

'Although a bit weakened... I guess.' I thought.

When I say 'Weakened', I mean that I can't clearly sense all auras, or at least not now.

For example, when I saw my Chunin-sensei, I could feel some energy coming from him, I don't know if it was his chakra or something else, instead, with the other students I didn't feel anything, maybe I would have to concentrate on them to be able to sense their presence, though I don't know, I've only been having this ability for less than a day now.

... Despite all this, I still want to live a quiet life, but something is bothering me a little... if I get a new ability, doesn't that mean I can get other abilities?

Although I didn't research this subject in depth in my previous life, I know that there are too many psychic abilities, and there is an equivalent to every single thing in this world, but transformed into psychic powers.

Things like telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition are possible... An example would be Fire Ninjutsus, if I simply can't become somewhat skilled at it, then I could opt for Pyrokinesis.

What about Kekkei Genkai? There is also an equivalent to them.

It's something really interesting, and if my thoughts are correct and not just a mere coincidence, then I could live a dream life... be strong.

My goal of living quietly arises from my weakness, but if I could become strong, then I won't just live a quiet life.... no, but a life full of luxuries.

Another motivation for me would be money, I have been an orphan for 1 year, but despite that, I have not lived so badly, but I know that after that, it will be hard for me to get money and live a good life. Well, I don't know how much a Genin makes, but I know that a Ninja makes a lot of money.

... It may sound contradictory, wanting a quiet life but still becoming a ninja, and yes it is, it is contradictory, but that's life, at least Konoha is not in a period of war.....

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Four months... four months have passed, and my life at the academy can be summed up in one word: "Easy".

At first, I thought that my stay at the academy would be somewhat boring, although I don't deny that it is, compared to having to go to work in an office, this is many times better, perhaps.

But this is because I have a certain advantage compared to my other classmates, and if we take into account that most of them are just civilians, then my advantage is even greater. That doesn't mean I'm not learning something, though.

'Maybe I have a talent for studying, I think.' I thought.

Anyway, it's just classes for 6-year-olds, nothing complicated, besides some basic math and a bit of history, and if I have to highlight anything, that is, physical activities, they're done once a week... and I have no talent in that.

I suck at those kinds of activities, or at least this body does, even my own body is inferior to other civilians. Though I doubt that has anything to do with talent, I just wasn't born with good genetics, let alone my physical recovery, it sucks.

'And that increases my desire to live a quiet life.' I thought.

Looking around me, in the courtyard of the academy, sitting quietly on one of the benches. My mind relaxed, ignoring the sound of the other children's voices... except for one.

"Ren, are you listening to me?" a childish voice asked.

"Yes, I am." I replied.

Being a loner doesn't do any good, although this is more a way to create connections that will serve me later, so I decided to befriend someone with a somewhat well-to-do family. Shun Rentaro, son of a family of ninja weapon smiths and whatnot.

I don't recall anyone like him or his family ever appearing in the anime, and if they had, then it's unlikely they would have been relevant. His situation is somewhat similar to Ten Ten's, only he didn't appear in the show.

'I'm just his friend to have to get a job, though.' I thought.

My situation was complicated, I'm an orphan, and to be honest, it's better not to have to work as a Ninja, and even if I became one, it never hurts to have someone to give me ninja weapons at a lower price.

"Ren!" Shun exclaimed.

"Yeah, yeah, sorry, where were we?".

"I was asking you if you wouldn't want to come over to my house for dinner tonight, my mom said I could invite you over tonight, she even said you could spend the night at my house! What do you say, will you go?". Shun replied excitedly.

"I don't know, you know I have to ask my matron about it first, but she will most likely give me permission." I replied.

"I understand!"

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I still remember how I met Shun, alone, without friends, I would have thought he was in the same situation as me, but I did it on purpose, instead, he had no choice, but I'm just being dramatic.

Shun's introduction to the class was somewhat ordinary, only he didn't want to be a ninja, he just wanted to promote his parents' business:

"Hello everyone, My name is Rentaro Shun, although you can call me Shun! I hope we can get along, And please, when we graduate, feel free to visit my parents' store, Rentarou!"

I didn't talk to him until after I heard him bragging to other kids, and that's when I decided to approach him for two reasons, first, I kind of felt sorry for him, despite bragging no one wanted to be his friend... and second, his family is fucking rich!.... As far as average rich people go, what's the average? I don't know.

...

Looking at the house in front of me, I could only gape... It's huge! Although it's smaller compared to the almost huge complexes that some clans have, it's huge if we take into account that only 5 people live here, and this is their house...

"You can come in, Shun is waiting for you in the dining room." A woman's voice spoke, snapping me out of my daze.

"Excuse me...?" I mumbled.

"Oh dear, I'm sorry for not introducing myself, I'm Shun's mother, Minari Rentaro."

...

"Shun has told us a lot about you, Ren, right?" A male voice asked.

"Yes, Rentaro-san. I'm glad Shun told you guys about me, he's someone very nice." I replied, putting on a friendly smile.

The man in front of me is Shun's father, Rentaro Rentaro. Yes, his name is the same as his last name, very unoriginal if you ask me.

'I don't have any surname though.'

'Don't push it too hard, Rentaro. Shun, why don't you take Ren to your room until dinner is ready?". Shun's mother suggested.

"Sure!" Shun exclaimed. "Come on Ren, I'll show you my sharpener collection!".

'I guess that's a normal thing coming from someone from a family of blacksmiths... I guess.' I thought.

Today was also an interesting day, besides discovering that the range of my 'Aura Reading' increased a bit, or at least it did compared to 4 months ago, enough for me to notice.