When wearing ODM Gear, you had to wear specialized belts beneath the uniform to secure your entire body. That was how you maintained direction and gravity.
It would also work if those were replaced with ropes.
"Besides, my clothes already had all kinds of rope marks before. That means I don't even need any 'foreshadowing.'"
Because she had already laid the "groundwork," Sparkle could even use Omni-Directional Mobility Gear techniques directly.
Those ropes were originally just decorative elements from Star Rail Sparkle's outfit. Sparkle thought they looked great—they made her prettier while also making her more distinctive—so she had used quite a few of them.
Afterward, Sparkle could simply tell everyone that she had possessed this kind of Omni-Directional Mobility ninja tool all along. It was entirely believable.
"These ropes can't just be any old ropes, either."
She needed to find some sturdy materials.
As for an "energy source," if necessary, she could simply go without one and use her own Chakra to assist her movements. The advantage was that it would be convenient for training and cultivation. The downside was that its "endurance" would be poor during long-distance sprints.
It was basically... a human-powered aircraft?
As for comfort, Sparkle did not need to worry about that.
Normally, if something like rope stayed against human skin for a long time, it would hurt eventually even if it felt comfortable at first. As skin kept rubbing against skin, that initial comfort would gradually turn painful. The more delicate the skin, the more obvious it was.
Do not underestimate the harm this kind of "subtle accumulation" could do to the body. Even comfortable pantyhose could leave your toes faintly aching the next day if you wore them to sleep, due to being kept taut all night.
A stiff neck often worked on the same principle.
Sparkle was different.
Sparkle had a scarless constitution—or rather, a callusless constitution. Although it looked as though ropes would make her hurt, the truth was precisely the opposite.
Because Sparkle's body recovered so well, even if ropes were tightly bound against her skin, she could maintain the same comfort she had felt when they first touched her. Even taut pantyhose would not hurt after being worn for days and nights.
Against severe, powerful impacts, Sparkle had to endure more pain than ordinary people. Yet during this kind of slow process, she was less likely to be injured.
"If I replace the ODM Gear's belts with ropes, then use them as a 'skeleton' and 'support' to extend steel wires from my body and assist my movement..."
Sparkle closed her eyes and thought for a moment.
Inspiration poured endlessly into her mind. This passive ability was truly useful.
"Still, if I tie it like this, the rope pattern won't look very good."
Sparkle tilted her head.
"Right, how was turtle-shell bondage tied again?"
Sparkle opened the favorites folder of the comment thread.
"...Hmm, I hadn't noticed before, but after taking a closer look, this person might really be a master."
Sparkle now had a complete grasp of how to "localize" ODM Gear.
Author's Note:
It's proper equipment.JPG.
I'll open a bounty at midnight on Monday. I have over twenty chapters stockpiled, so I feel like even setting no upper limit would be fine.
Let Big Sister Help Me Put It On~
When it came down to it, the metalworking craftsmanship of the Naruto World was actually quite impressive.
Although many people mistakenly believed everyone in the Naruto World wore mesh clothing, that was not actually mesh clothing. The production team had merely been lazy and drawn it that way. It was actually close-fitting chainmail.
If you paid attention in the original work, you would notice that the sound effects for those "mesh outfits" sometimes included the clashing of metal.
This chainmail was very thin, truly about as thin as a mesh shirt. Most importantly, it could be worn close to the body without pinching flesh.
So, following this line of thought, she had found the materials needed to make "Naruto-version ODM Gear."
This week, Sparkle attended another action-scene class and completely mastered how to use ODM Gear.
Of course, the main thing was understanding ODM Gear's movement techniques, so she could more easily "recreate" it.
Those counted as "extracurricular content."
Meanwhile, here in the Naruto World, she had also gathered all the materials she wanted.
By weaving reinforced steel wire together with some fabric, she created a rope that was tough yet soft. Sparkle could not leave a mark on it with kunai, shuriken, even large blades, or ninjutsu. The effect was excellent.
"It's even more useful than that thin chainmail. Hmm, if I weave it directly onto my body and turn it into a piece of 'rope armor,' that might be nice too."
These ropes could be secured to her body.
However, the cables used to attach to buildings for pulling did not need to be such thick ropes. Fine steel wires, nearly invisible to the naked eye, would be enough.
Just as the Attack on Titan World had the Titans' "black technology," a thin steel wire in the Naruto World could support a person's weight.
More importantly, such thin steel wire was not easy for others to spot.
"Still, this stuff is disposable."
Unlike the sturdy rope armor on the inside, equipment that frequently came into contact with enemies was better made for "quick release." That way, if an enemy grabbed or cut the steel wire, or something else happened, she could replace it quickly.
"And I need backups too. Right, I can store them here." Sparkle took out the bell.
Sparkle looked out the window. She was on the third floor, where she had a clear view of the distance—the place where Naruto and Sasuke were practicing tree climbing.
At first, the two of them could only climb a few meters. But now, they could run all the way onto the branches. They still could not stop there, but they were already close to the treetop.
Naruto's progress was especially outstanding. Despite having to maintain his Transformation at the same time as he climbed, Naruto was faintly even faster than Sasuke.
From that perspective, having Naruto maintain his Transformation really did help his Chakra control.
Over the past week, Sparkle had kept Naruto dressed in a pink short kimono. It was convenient for movement, but absolutely unsuitable for a boy.
After figuring out that Naruto could accept becoming a girl and wearing girls' clothing, but could not accept being a boy wearing girls' clothing, Sparkle knew she could force Naruto to maintain his Transformation this way.
It was even the case during missions.
"Still, this is also Teacher Kakashi looking after them."
This week, Kakashi had accepted a long-term patrol mission. It was now autumn and winter, the season when the air was dry and people needed to watch out for fire. Preventing forest fires and mountain fires was also important—after all, Konoha was located within a forest-surrounded area.
Sparkle was not sure whether Kakashi had done this to look after Naruto and Sasuke's training, or whether he was simply slacking off.
But in any case, Naruto and Sasuke patrolled in the morning and trained in the afternoon, while Sparkle and Kakashi took over in the afternoon.
"Too bad the audience doesn't get that benefit~"
Sparkle felt a little sorry for the viewers.
In the original story, Episode Six was already the Land of Waves arc.
But an episode of daily life had been inserted here, and there were still several months before the Land of Waves. She did not know whether another slice-of-life episode would be inserted, or whether it would go directly into the "main plot."
"I should go take a bath too."
The hot spring in the annex had finally been cleared and cleaned. While Naruto and Sasuke were still training over there, she could enjoy it first.
Although there was a hot spring here, there was only one. It was fairly large, but she could not possibly soak in it with Naruto and Sasuke.
After rinsing off, Sparkle entered the warm bath.
Soaking in a hot spring during late autumn was simply wonderful.
Too bad the viewers still could not see it.
"Compared to that, I'd rather soak in a hot spring with my dear big sister."
Because of Sparkle's influence, Hinata Hyuga in this world had become quite different from the Hinata who blushed shyly whenever she saw Naruto in the "original work."
First, she kept the long hair she liked best. Another difference was that the butterfly effect caused by Sparkle meant that Hinata and Naruto had never had their childhood "encounter."
When Hinata had been bullied by other children, it was Sparkle who went out and gave those bratty kids a thorough beating.
"Lady Sparkle." Natsu Hyuga's voice came from beyond the door. "Miss Hinata has come to see you."
"Oh my, Big Sister is here~"
Speak of the devil.
Although she had only entered the bath a short while ago, Sparkle immediately got up when she heard Hinata had arrived.
Rather than putting on that cumbersome Performance Outfit again, Sparkle directly changed into a Yukata and went to find Hinata.
"Big Sister~"
The moment she saw Hinata, Sparkle threw herself into her arms.
"S-Sparkle..."
Hinata panicked slightly.
This was one of the things Sparkle found cutest about Hinata. Whenever Sparkle hugged her, Hinata would always turn into a small animal overwhelmed by unexpected affection.
And it happened every time, as though Hinata could never get used to it.
Sparkle also always used this to tease her big sister.
She was too cute.
"Big Sister, why did you come here?" Sparkle asked.
"Because you haven't come home these past few days, Sparkle. After I finish a mission and return home, I can't see you. It always feels like something is missing from my heart. So after I finished my mission today, I came to take a look..." Hinata's voice grew quieter and quieter. By the end, if Sparkle had not had such good hearing, she would not have been able to make out what her big sister was saying.
"Big Sister cares about me so much. Sparkle is really happy~"
Sparkle rubbed against her again.
Only after seeing Hinata looking as though she was about to faint did she reluctantly let her go.
Sparkle said, "I'm mainly staying here to help those two idiots from Team 7 train."
After Sparkle released her, Hinata took a long time to recover. She lowered her head, her index fingers touching, and spoke softly. "Mm, Sparkle, do your best..."
"Right."
Sparkle suddenly thought of something.
She took Hinata's hand.
"Big Sister, I'm also testing a ninja tool. Since you're here, come help me put it on~"
Acting was work, while Hinata was life. Since this was an intermission with no filming, it was a nice little game to deepen their sisterly bond and tease her adorable big sister.
Author's Note:
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Not a top, but not a bottom either—a dominant-type seductive bottom... Ahem...
Pixiv's 124691072 is pretty good. It really is Sparkle + Red Rope, though it's fan-exclusive and available on EX. Since it definitely can't be posted, I'm just pointing the way.
Sadly, Star Rail Sparkle is easy to find. Hinata Hyuga's Sparkle also has plenty, but most of it is Western, and the body types are painfully bad.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations' Hanabi Hyuga is obviously very pretty too, but Western aesthetics... emmmm.
Rope Armor Entwined
"W-What is this?"
Hinata Hyuga was currently at a complete loss.
After Sparkle pulled her into her room, Hinata found it filled with all kinds of steel wires, bells, and other items, along with many ninja tools.
But the most eye-catching thing was the bundle of vivid Red Rope placed in the middle.
"I'm developing a new ninja tool. It's finished for now, but I can't put it on properly by myself, so Big Sister, can you help me?"
As Sparkle spoke, she closed the door and locked it.
"Y-Yes, if I can help." Hinata hurriedly replied.
"Mm, Big Sister, just follow this and weave these ropes into a piece of clothing for me."
Sparkle took out a scroll.
The scroll contained the method for weaving the ropes.
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