That evening, at Barbecue Q.
Mikami Yu's team ran into a few familiar faces—
Asuma's Team was there too.
In the original story, Asuma, Yuhi Kurenai, and Namiashi Raidō had been on the same team, though it had never mentioned who their Jonin instructor was. Given Asuma's status as the Hokage's son, he normally would not have been assigned some ordinary Jonin at random.
Now, Mikami Yu finally knew the answer—
Nara Shikaku.
He was considered one of Konoha's notable Jonin of this era. Both his strength and intelligence were first-rate, and as the head of the Nara Clan, the "Deer" of Ino-Shika-Cho, he had close ties with the Sarutobi Clan. He was a solid choice for a team leader.
Namikaze Minato and Nara Shikaku knew each other, while Mikami Yu and the others had just shared a farewell meal with Asuma's group not long ago, so the two teams simply joined tables.
During the meal.
Yuhi Kurenai curiously leaned over and quietly asked about Mikami Yu's team. Meanwhile, Obito traded barbs with Asuma, both bragging that they would become Chunin—and even Hokage—before the other, forcing the other to look at them in awe.
When the gathering ended, Obito once again invited them to his house to play cards.
"Uh..."
Nohara Rin hesitated. She had indeed said before that they could go play at Obito's house after the graduation ceremony. "Yu, Kakashi, what do you think...?"
"Let's go."
Mikami Yu said.
As teammates, they had to give him that much face.
Once he spoke up, Kakashi followed along as well, saying it was "boring" while his body honestly went along with it.
As for Namikaze Minato, he still had to go back and flirt with the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki, so after leaving Mikami Yu and the others with a "Have fun," he vanished with a whoosh.
On the way to the Uchiha Clan Compound.
Mikami Yu slowed down slightly and walked alongside Kakashi. Then, glancing at the white-haired boy beside him, he casually asked, "Kakashi, was that the Hatake Family Swordsmanship you used while training with us earlier?"
"...Yes."
Kakashi answered succinctly.
"It looked amazing. Too bad the fight this afternoon was too rushed, so I didn't get a good look. How about we spar again sometime when we're free?"
"Sure."
[Ever since seeing the Hatake Family's "Hatake Sword Technique" at the training ground, you have been unable to stop thinking about it. To that end, you specifically sought out her household servant and asked for an introduction. The other party agreed to your request, promising to bring her out to meet you another day.]
"Done."
Mikami Yu nodded in satisfaction. Three sentences, and Kakashi had offered up the "Hatake Sword Technique" to him.
But...
What the hell was this "servant" supposed to mean? Could it be that, in the system's eyes, the Hatake Sword Technique was the master of the Hatake Family, while Kakashi was merely a sword rack?
Mikami Yu did not dwell on the question.
No matter how he counted it, his gains today had already been plentiful enough. Two Fire Style techniques, a sword technique that was practically already secured, and the Flying Thunder God, which he might have a chance to acquire in the future...
Considering Kakashi had an all-attribute constitution, even though Lightning was his specialty, he definitely had at least some basic understanding of Water and Fire. Perhaps later, under the guise of "asking for guidance," Mikami Yu could steal a few techniques from him.
As long as it could enter the acquisition list, even a technique with forty-four hand seals was worth taking!
"...We're here."
Obito's house was indeed quite large.
After all, he was an Uchiha clansman. Although he had no parents and only his grandmother to depend on, with the clan's support and the pension left behind by his parents, he still lived more comfortably than most civilian families.
It was Mikami Yu's first time here. From the moment he entered the Uchiha Clan Compound, he had curiously looked around, wondering where Uchiha Madara's White Zetsu might be hiding nearby... Well, the latter must have always been watching the Uchiha Clan. He just did not know whether Obito had already been chosen.
That was also one reason Mikami Yu had resisted joining Team Minato.
But...
Same as always.
They were already here.
If Kakashi could survive, then so could he. A living person could not hold it in until they died.
If he really had to face Uchiha Madara in the future... then so be it. He would just fight! Was a dignified transmigrator like him supposed to fear that ancient old bastard?
Hmm... There probably wasn't any White Zetsu watching nearby right now, was there?
There was not much to say about the card game.
Though it was Japanese-style Old Maid, the rules were simple. Even Mikami Yu, who had never played before, could get the hang of it after hearing the explanation once.
Afterward, Mikami Yu and the others did not accept Obito's invitation to "just sleep here once you're tired." When it got late enough, they got up to say goodbye and returned to their respective homes.
It was not until he had washed up and lay in bed.
That Mikami Yu took out the scroll for the Great Fire Wall Technique.
"Fire Ball, do you want a gift?"
[Phoenix Flower Jutsu: Wow, big sis, come out and look! It's new clothes!] [Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu: (Proudly raising her chin) Hmph! It's just defensive skin... It looks clumsy and heavy, but it's barely practical, I suppose. Much better than a certain Clone Technique's.] [Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu Favorability +9. Current Favorability: 75/100 (Yearning)] (Stage rewards obtained 3 times: Constitution +3, Trait: Spirit of Fire. Your Fire-attribute chakra affinity greatly increases, and the power of Fire Style Ninjutsu increases from 60% to 120% based on its current level. Note: This trait can be used under the "Great Fire Wall Technique" skin.)
Good, good, good.
So Fire Ball did not increase by thirty percent each time—it doubled every time! It was already at one hundred and twenty percent after three stages. At maximum, it would probably reach two hundred and forty percent!
Mikami Yu was pleasantly surprised.
Soon, the text box floated up again, and a familiar face appeared.
[Clone Technique: !] [Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu: Oh, Clone Technique is here? How did you know Little Mikami just gave me a skin?] [Clone Technique: Who asked you?!] [Transformation Technique: Little Fire's new clothes really are beautiful. They look like they should keep out the cold quite well... What a pity. I was clearly here first, yet Little Mikami has never given me a gift.]
Mikami Yu: "?"
No... What kind of gift could a Transformation Technique even receive?
A Sexy Jutsu?
Besides, the Transformation Technique's favorability was already maxed out. Giving it another gift would be just a tiny bit wasteful... Ahem.
For the moment, Mikami Yu comforted it according to the principle of treating everyone equally, saying a few things like, "I'll make sure everyone has clothes to wear in the future," before closing the text box and lying back down on the bed. "Not bad, not bad. Fire Ball only needs five more points to level up. It should happen within the next few days..."
"As for the Kindness Technique, I'll wait a little longer. The new team has just formed, so we need a few days to adjust. But with Kakashi and me here, a team this strong... surely we won't still be sent to catch cats, right?"
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