Gecko Lv?
Wasp Lv?
Wolf Lv?
Ox Lv?
"Now, my little ones, behave yourself in here or they will probably kill you and me and then everyone else in the library just to make sure," warned Kakashi.
Naruto couldn't tell if he was joking when he said it but nodded his agreement anyway.
Kakashi then knocked on the door.
A moment later a slat opened in the door at eye level.
"Password?"
"Gokakyu," replied Kakashi.
The slat slammed closed and from behind the door what sounded like gears shifting a moving began. It took a minute before the door finally swung open.
Inside were row upon row of books and scrolls, all of them glowing with skill names just waiting to be learned. And once again inside the room were four more ANBU, each one looking ready to attack at a moment's notice.
"Afternoon," said Kakashi, inclining his head to the ANBU.
"Taicho," returned one of them in greeting.
Bear Lv?
Naruto was curious but let it drop. The last thing he needed to was irritate the ANBU, especially with all of the effort he's been putting into improving his standing in Konoha.
"Come along," said Kakashi, walking through the rows without stopping.
Naruto followed along but was so very tempted to start picking up scrolls and books and learning the skills in them.
After a minute of navigate the rows Kakashi stopped at the end of one of the rows. "Now, down this aisle you will find all of the various taijutsu style's Konoha has gathered over the years. You are allowed to find one beginner level taijutsu style you think would work well for you. We will then have a copy made and sent to me to give to you."
"I already have the Uchiha Interceptor style," said Sasuke. "Why would I ever want to learn another style?"
"And that is your prerogative," said Kakashi. "But you'd be surprised, you might find something else worth learning."
Sasuke shrugged and walked forward, glancing at the various scroll, occasionally picking one up and looking it over only to frown and put it back.
"How are the styles organized?"
"Not sure, you could always go find that librarian again and ask her, Sakura-chan," offered Kakashi.
"That's okay, I'll figure it out," said Sakura, trying to frantically wave off the suggestion.
"I figured as much," said Kakashi.
"So what kind of style do you think I should look for?" asked Sakura.
"It depends, if you want to specialize in genjutsu, I'd recommend you look for a taijutsu designed to create separation between you and your opponent. If you're looking to specialize in iryojutsu, look for something that specializes in dodging. Speaking of, have you thought at all about what you'd like to specialize in?"
"Not really, Kakashi-sensei," answered Sakura, looking down. "I don't really know what to do."
"Well, you'll have to figure it out sooner or later," said Kakashi. "I guess for now look for both scrolls. I'll see if I can pull some strings for you to get both."
"What if she'd rather specialize in ninjutsu or taijutsu?" asked Naruto, trying to give Sakura some more options.
"Sakura-chan, would either of those interest you?" asked Kakashi.
Sakura quickly shook her head in the negative.
"Well, there you go," said Kakashi.
Sakura started down the aisle herself.
"Any advice for me?" asked Naruto.
"Nope, you still need to decide your own path as well. Defensive, ninjutsu or even bukijutsu."
"Thanks for the help," said Naruto, frowning at his teacher. It was a dilemma that Naruto was still trying to figure out. What was his path going to be?
Kakashi just smiled behind his mask and motioned Naruto into the aisle.
Naruto started down the aisle, his observe going wild with yellow boxes giving skill names. Finally, one caught Naruto's eye.
[Beginner Uzuken Taijutsu]
Naruto picked up the scroll and declined the learn option, actually opening the scroll to read the initial description.
Uzuken is the traditional taijutsu style of the Uzumaki Clan. It relies on hit and run tactics, attacking from multiple directions and angles causing confusion and disorientation to opponents. Often used with weapons to great effect.
Naruto liked this one, he liked this one a lot. Naruto rolled the scroll back up and tucked it under one arm. This would be his first choice of taijutsu styles. He continued his search since he had the time to look now, there may still have been another style he'd like to use.
[Beginner Nebaiken Taijutsu]
Nebaiken is a taijutsu that uses the principal of chakra sticking to attach yourself to your opponent's body or clothing and deliver devastating elbow and knee strikes. Users will often suffer severe damage in return.
It would be a great defensive style, especially since Naruto could take a hit like no one else he'd ever met. Still, he liked Uzuken much more. Naruto tucked that scroll under his arm next to the other and continued looking. He checked a few others before he unexpectedly took a scroll to the head.
Naruto glared at the source of the scroll, it was Sasuke. "What the hell was that for?"
"That's the style you should learn," he said simply, going back to the shelves.
Naruto frowned but picked up the scroll in question.
[Beginner Kageken Taijutsu]
Kageken relies heavily on the use of Kage Bunshin. Designed to use coordinated strikes between the user and his clones to close on his opponent to inflict damage and evade damage at the same time. Highly effective but very difficult to learn given the chakra burdens of Kage Bunshin.
Naruto hated to admit it but Sasuke was right, this was probably the best style for Naruto. With his ability to use crazy amounts of Kage Bunshin he couldn't do much better than this.
Naruto looked again at the three scrolls in hand, he put the [Beginner Nebaiken Taijutsu] scroll back on the shelf and walked with the other two back to Kakashi to ask his opinion.
"What did you find there, Naruto?" asked Kakashi, interested in the two scrolls in Naruto's hands.
"[Kageken] and [Uzuken]," he answered. "I can't decide which to learn though. Sasuke is right that [Kageken] is perfect for me but . . . [Uzuken] is my heritage. How can I pick one over the other?"
"So learn both?" suggested Kakashi.
"I don't know if my gamer ability would let me do that. Every time I've learned a new taijutsu level it replaces the previous one."
"Hmm, I can see where that would be a problem," said Kakashi, rubbing his chin in thought. "On the other hand, you never know until you try."
"I guess, thanks."
"No problem, now hand them over," said Kakashi, holding out a hand to Naruto.
Naruto placed the two scrolls in his hand. "When will the copies be delivered?"
"They will be delivered to us at our training field by the end of practice today, that's assuming Sasuke and Sakura ever pick a scroll or two."
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