Chapter 128: The Opportunity to Pursue Moegi
For this simulation, Akiyama Makoto would undoubtedly need to use the "lock talent" function. This way, he would at least get the Low-grade Wood Style talent instead of having to rely on probability.
Furthermore, he also planned to lock in the Yang, Earth, and Water talents. With 30 simulation attempts in his possession, he felt he could afford to be a little extravagant.
His current Yang, Earth, and Water chakra talents were all still at the Intermediate level, and these three were quite important right now. Yang Release determined whether he could improve his physical fitness more quickly and enhance the strength of those around him. The Earth and Water talents, meanwhile, would determine the upper limit of his Wood Style.
If even one of these three chakra talents became "Advanced," then these three simulation attempts would not have been spent in vain.
Next was the strategy for this simulation.
The current Moegi was still too young. He would have to stay in the simulation for at least ten years to complete this run. This meant that after the Great Ninja War, he would have to find other things to do.
Although the current "version" of the ninja world was still focused on the five elements, he was about to enter the next era. The Flying Thunder God, the Yin Seal, Wood Style, and Sage Mode were his key methods for improving his strength for the foreseeable future. So, his focus had to be on these jutsu, especially gaining practical combat experience with the Flying Thunder God and exploring the possibility of learning Sage Mode.
Since he had learned the Flying Thunder God, he had to master the entire series of related jutsu; he couldn't just use it as a flash or teleport.
As for his original "simulation three-piece set" (writing, designing ninja tools, and recording jutsu knowledge), all of it except writing could be temporarily set aside.
Then there was the matter of his relationships with the girls.
In his previous simulations, he had already figured out the tolerance limits of Tenten and Sakura, and had established a bond with Anko that was basically guaranteed to succeed. It was time to switch up the candidates. It wasn't that he didn't want to pursue everyone at once, but this simulation was costing him five attempts right from the start. He had to make its success his top priority.
That left his remaining options as Ino, Kurenai, Hinata, and Hanabi.
Although he had successfully had a child with Kurenai in a previous simulation, that had been on the basis of them defecting together. Whether he could pursue her while in Konoha was still a question mark.
It was a similar situation with Ino. He had succeeded with her before because Yamanaka Fū had attacked him, and he had spent years accumulating her affection by sending flowers. Now, Danzō was in self-isolation, let alone Fū. Their relationship would have to be rebuilt from scratch.
As for the Hyūga sisters, although Hinata seemed easier to pursue than the others, he didn't want the Byakugan talent just yet, because it would be very difficult to explain if he was discovered. Of course, custom contact lenses were a way to solve this problem. When the situation stabilized, he would have a shadow clone find someone who could make them. Or, he could just wait until after the Chūnin Exams to simulate with the sisters. By then, he probably wouldn't need to explain himself to anyone.
Therefore, for this simulation, he decided to first pursue Ino and Kurenai. It wouldn't be too late to pursue Moegi after the Great Ninja War.
He also had another important mission: to confirm the future political situation in Konoha. After his widespread interference, would the progress of the Chūnin Exams change? He needed to use this simulation to gather experience.
He patiently planned all of this. An hour later, Ino and Sakura came to say goodbye.
Just as he was about to start the simulation, Moegi walked in, rubbing her eyes and yawning.
"A rare guest. What's up, Moegi?"
He had been living at the Kazematsuri Bathhouse for a long time now and had become good friends with her. Sometimes, when she encountered something interesting at school, or was scolded by her grandmother and felt wronged, she would come to him to vent.
But for her to come over this late was a first.
"You're not still angry about what happened earlier, are you? I just choked by accident."
Moegi shook her head, wanting to say something but hesitating. This melancholy look was not like her at all.
In the end, she left with a "it's nothing" and turned to leave.
He was baffled, but after she left, he closed his door and began to sense her movements.
He quickly discovered the issue. It turned out that her grandmother, Kazematsuri Matsugu, was sick.
He was now very familiar with Moegi's family situation. Her parents were also ninja, but they didn't have the Wood Style talent. Her grandfather had died in the Nine-Tails' attack, and her parents had died in an accident during a mission two years ago. Now, it was just her and her grandmother, relying on each other to survive.
Kazematsuri Matsugu had been a Genin and was in relatively good health; otherwise, she couldn't have run such a large bathhouse by herself. But she was old, and Moegi couldn't help much. This was why the two of them had been so happy about his long-term stay. A high-paying guest who was as easy to care for as him was a rarity in Konoha. It was also for this reason that Matsugu didn't actually like Moegi bothering him. If he hadn't shown kindness towards the girl, she might not have ever let Moegi appear in front of him.
Now that she was sick, she naturally wouldn't ask a guest like him for help. She had chosen to go to the Konoha Hospital herself to buy medicine. Moegi saw all this but couldn't help, which was why she was so anxious.
Seeing this, he withdrew his senses. He had just been considering where to start to improve Moegi's affection for him. Now, the opportunity had presented itself.
Of course, just healing her grandmother wouldn't be enough. He would need to do a few more things in the future, and he had already formulated a plan for that.
He waited a while longer. When the bathhouse had quieted down completely, he turned off the lights and began the simulation.
He created a Shadow Clone and had it stand guard, while he himself opened the simulator.
According to his plan, he spent five simulation attempts in one go and input the first guidance.
[Simulation starting...]
[Remaining Simulation Attempts: 25]
[Simulation Target: Kazematsuri Moegi]
[Initial Relationship: You are a big brother she can trust.]
A big brother, huh... That was an improvement. Before, he was just a "good person" in her eyes. He had even been worried that the conflict with Asuma would lower her affection. It seemed that chasing away the drunkard had left a better impression on her.
[The next morning, you leave your room and knock on Kazematsuri Matsugu's door. She is surprised and asks what you need.]
[You smile and say that Moegi asked you to check on her. Moegi, who is eating, is startled. But facing her grandmother's angry look, she grits her teeth and confirms your story. Even if she gets a beating later, she has to ensure her grandmother's health.]
He felt a little strange. When did Moegi find out he knew medical ninjutsu? But then he remembered: she had probably seen him "massaging" Ino, Sakura, and Hinata with Yang chakra after their training and had mistaken it for a healing treatment.
[Kazematsuri Matsugu wants to refuse your kindness, but you directly say that if you heal her, you hope she will waive one week's rent. If you can't heal her, you won't charge a coin. Only then does she hesitantly extend her hand and accept your diagnosis.]
[After your examination, you find that she has no illness. However, she has multiple hidden injuries, one of which has damaged her lungs. Although it has been treated with medicine, some 'debris' remains and is still harming her body.]
[After thinking, you decide to heal her. However, you ask her to promise not to tell anyone that you know medical ninjutsu. Matsugu still hesitates, but Moegi agrees on her grandmother's behalf. Seeing this, she can only consent.]
[Under your treatment, all of her hidden injuries are cleared. You even infuse her with some Yang chakra, which is enough for her body to make a full recovery. Watching her grandmother's complexion improve day by day, Moegi is filled with gratitude towards you.]
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