Naruto: A Lazy Life

Pov: Takumi Uchiha.

*Splatter!*

The puddles are kicked up behind me as I build up speed- already having made two stops to regain Hatake's tracks I cannot slow down anymore, I must get to him in time or my help would have been useless.

I take a calm breath in the rain as I revaluate my skillset.

[Sleep standing justsu]- I am unable to use this with the sharingan and it is very good for conserving my energy... but when I need to be aggressive I cannot rely on it, my enemies have been catching onto my impact tricks more and more- its surprise factor will wear off completely soon and the playing field will be levelled.

Which is why I must save the [Takumi Uchiha style] for weaker enemies, A-rank and below. And depending on the A rank fighter I might have to switch it out for another fighting style in case they subvert it or are advantaged due to it's use.

I have the [Saburo Mori Style] to use... in fact I could use it much better with this body, but it still is unable to cross that A-rank boundary without proper preparation, of which I have none.

I have nothing to note about the unfinished and disappointing [Takumi Style: Gentle Counter] which focuses only on the gentle fist- and a Genin practitioner of it, I would keep it for Hyuga C-ranks and below.

...

I also have been training with the new weapons I got.

[Butchers Edge: Technique]

This technique originated from my world, the Butchers Edge Art- Primarily focused on hacking down enemies brutally with some very primal and instinct based close combat- but it has some nice throwing techniques that I translated into this world.

It is a shame I cannot replicate the Aura based Arts that made the axe art so potent... but I did study how to make a chakra thread while training with Saburo so I can retrieve my weapons once thrown. It was a task that took time, but I needed it if I was to be throwing my primary weapon away.

[Ontoniv's Dagger: Technique]

Another Technique I translated from Aura to Chakra as best as I could- the entire art is about creating openings and weak points which I already know how to do, so I mainly re-created its finishing forms that effectively capitalize on those openings.

I also made sure to create a variation of the Body flicker technique- despite the academy teachers warnings and even Saburo's warnings on the muscle stress that could build up with its careless use.

[Critical Point]- To flicker just my forearm, sending an attack deeper and faster into the enemy. It can certainly injure an untrained body with just one use... I was planning to use it once, at the end of any fight for a surprise finisher- It can harm a trained body as well, which is why trained shinobi forget the idea of messing with the Body flicker technique.

I however... have a new perfect body- this unique constitution has turned my finishing move into an attack I can use multiple times a fight without concern- I will refrain from overusing it however as my body is still that of a child.

[Blitz Spear: Technique]

This is another technique I translated from Aura.

'{Good pick. I studied the Blitz Spear Art myself}'

It focuses on Intense thrusts and overwhelming power- I tinkered with the tree walking technique again to make a footwork for it, to overcome its loss of Aura Arts.

Steadfast Footwork- Applying chakra to the bottom of my feet, exerting pressure on the land below which allows me to push forward and resist a lot of knockback while also letting me prioritize an aggressive approach.

'{Its over aggressive nature leaves you open to attack however. Did you handle that?}'

I did not need to- these forms are nothing but a guide for me to focus on... I can bend the rules to aggressively defend because I know how to bend the forms into something else the right way.

*Bash!*

I hear water jutsu- lifting my head into the sky I see a massive jet of water launching into the clouds above...

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Pov: Kakashi Hatake.

*Splatter!*

My feet slide against the ground and I rush across the wet land with Rin as water jutsu try to snipe us from every corner... I take a deep breath in as I scan the many high-rank enemy Shinobi chase us.

"We can't keep running- I need to at least distract them, or eliminate one..." I speak up.

...

Damnit.

*CHIRP!! CHIRP!!!!!!*

I put my hand to the ground as the sparks start up within my hand...

*WOoosh!*

I swiftly lunge my hand through an enemy shinobi ahead of us- the lightning tries to scatter as I pull reel my arm back to target another behind me.

*CHIRP!!!!*

The Chidori reignites as I plunge forth.

*Woooosh!~*

But my eyes widen as Rin dashes in front of me, appearing from the rising dust beside me.

*CHIRRRP*

*Swish- BAM!*

A force suddenly slams into my side as I am tackled to the ground- my Chidori explodes into the dirt and the uncontrolled explosion breaks two of my fingers.

Takumi Uchiha, jumps up from his tackle and flips upwards to scan the battle.

"What was that Rin?" Takumi asks.

No- Is that him? His body... his eyes- is that the sharingan?

I look at my own finger tips... before looking at Rin's torso- a small penetration into her side...

"I- I..." She takes very shallow breaths.

"Damnit- She tried to kill herself, change of plans- We will have to bring her ourselves!" The Mist Shinobi immediately grabs Rin by the neck and leaps back as the others jump in front of him.

I nearly... I could have... my chidori...

Haaa- My- Haaa- Chidori- HAaa- Rin- Chidori- Rin- Dead- I- could have...

"Breathe Hatake- you are on a mission" Takumi expresses as he kicks my shoulder.

...

I silently get up slothfully, my mind barely able to focus around me.

"You are disorientated... lacking a lot of chakra and definitely need to rest... this is why children should not assigned with such matters" Takumi scoffs.

"Rin did not perish, the wound will scar- terribly so, but it will not kill her if we get to her in time... Kakashi?" Takumi looks back at me... and focuses on my pulsing eye.

I start to lean over... feeling faint.

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Pov: Takumi Uchiha.

*splat*

Kakashi falls face first into the mud, after awakening quite the odd form of sharingan. Is that after the tomoe? How many forms does one eye need?

"..." I cannot think on that now.

I turn my head and scan my enemies before unsealing two of my scrolls.

*Pfff!*

Smoke releases from my jacket as I pull an Axe and Dagger.

I twirl the Stiletto Dagger in my hands as I scan the opponents in front of me.

I am one versus many... I count 25 total. All masked... Anbu or Jonin perhaps?

'{Are you not suited for duels? I wonder if this is the stage I finally make my entrance on}' The inner voice gloats.

I am suited for executions. The number lacks meaning.

'{They are defending now- how will you abuse Impacts without them attacking first?}'

My body has reached a perfect state- not just anyone's idea of perfect. My perfect body, built for MY arts.

'{This is a world of Jutsu- and you still think of Arts?}'

...

Silence, I need to focus.

"-Are you just gonna glare us to death kid?" One of the shinobi gloat.

The weakest one squeaks the loudest.

'{That fact never changes, no matter the world you reside in}'

*Swooosh!*

I leap forward and raise my axe high at the first enemy- he raises his sword to block but I jump up and use his block to propel myself into their backline- where the noisy one stands.

*Crash*

I slam my feet down where he stood and look up to where he dodged.

*Slash- Clang!*

I slash my Axe forward and hold my dagger out to deflect an incoming sword- I block the blow and step forward, my slash overshooting as the handle of my axe slams on the enemies shoulder.

*Pull- Woosh!*

I use the axe head lingering over his shoulder to pull the noisy one close and ready my dagger to pierce his throat. He lets himself get pulled as he turns his blade towards me.

The longest blade strikes first- a solid counter to my pull, but I was betting on it.

*DING!*

Three blades slam across my back and bounce off my jacket as I time my sleep standing jutsu perfectly- doing so forces my pull to stop mid-way but that does not matter, if the enemy was five feet away or two matters very little when I can do this.

*BAM- RIIIIP!!*

I use the impact and send it through my legs, rapidly speeding up and twisting my body around the enemies blade using the close weaving I taught Saburo- before planting my stiletto into the targets neck and letting my weight rip it out as I pass by him.

24 left.

*Splat!*

His body falls on the ground and the shinobi surrounding me look me over.

"Is that the Lazy one I heard about?" One states.

"Keep an eye on when he stands still- only attack when he is in movement and unable to freeze... keep your composure and move away when your attacks deal no damage" The one holding Rin commands.

So my talents were completely leaked then. perfect.

*DASH!*

Four of them attack at once- with different timing. This means I have to forget using my sleep standing jutsu... especially with this many people ready to strike the second I move.

*Ting- Tack- Woosh!*

I use my dagger and axe to block two blows while dodging the next two- swords strike me from every angle and I calculate every movement I make to ensure I do not let one attack through.

*Slash! Ting- Ding!*

They leave no room to rest as my fresh eyes speed up to see them before they see them- my mind seeing every twitch and knowing their every move... my instincts seeing their very formation surrounding me to determine their attack patterns.

Swords- they all use swords. None shall be able to break my block or even lay a finger on me.

*Ting- Tack- Slash!*

Seconds pass quickly as each and every blow is diverted.

"His sharingan- we have to blind him somehow!" Someone yells.

Sharingan? They think I need a sharingan to read them? How insulting.

"We-" I cut him of-

23

*BASH*

-As my thrown axe takes advantage of just one shinobi turning to talk, plunging into his neck with brutal force- I pull on the chakra thread I attached to the handle of my axe and watch it tear through the crowd around me.

Two shinobi take advantage of this situation to attack my left side which lacks a weapon to block, I plant my foot down and lunge with my right side- sliding my foot around with Saburo's sliding technique to twist my body enough that the first attacker misses his sword plunge aiming for my thigh.

*Catch!*

I then catch the blade of the sword crashing down to my head, with nothing but my fingers.

"-What!!" The Shinobi tries to pull back.

I use my knee to bludgeon his hand and loosen his grip.

[Critical Point]

*THwack!!!!*

I push the blade back with sudden force- the blade digs into his face with such force that it makes no pleasant ringing sound... rather it sounds like someone being with a wooden plank.

*Splat* *Catch!*

22- I catch my returning axe and glance over my shoulder where I am simultaneously blocking other attacks with my dagger.

"How is he blocking attacks where he cannot see!!!" A Shinobi shouts as I smirk at him over my shoulder.

"I can hear you- even the faintest footwork can reveal a lot about your attacks..." I answer him as I look for Rin.

He is running ahead now- I cannot let him get far.

I plant my best foot forward and lean my body down as I weave away from three consecutive sword sweeps.

*woosh!*

And send water splashing behind me as I use the Saburo Style to slide quickly- bursting through their ranks as aggressively as I can.

*Wah-Bam!*

I weave- jumping over the last shinobi's blade before planting my feet into his face- Sliding across his forehead and onto the mud again.

*Swish- Sway- BURST!*

I sway from side to side to pick up speed- skating over the mud with ease and gaining distance on the target.

*Splatter!*

A shinobi makes it in front of me with a sudden flash- using a Body flicker to reach me- he slashes his sword diagonally just as quickly.

*Ding-*

I pull my dagger upwards and clash with his sword as I spin my body around and plant the axe I am wielding through his throat as I pass- letting the blood fly before spinning back around to slide faster down the mud.

21.

*Dash- Burst!!*

Multiple Shinobi sprint just behind me or near my sides as they speed up as well.

*Heave!*

I pull my left arm back and take in a deep breath as I lock my eyes onto the target ahead- with Rin across his shoulder.

I cannot miss- one mistake will lead to this attack hitting Rin.

*WOOSH!*

I throw my arm forward and let go of the Axe... it flies past his head on the opposite shoulder that Rin rests upon. I twitch my finger and pull the Axe back with the chakra thread.

I lean to the side as this happens and watch the Axe go through my target to get to me- unfortunately the Axe embeds in his skull and I am unable to retrieve it as I slide past the corpse.

20.

I use my focus to pick up Rin- forgetting about the reclaimable axe as I put her over my shoulder and spin around to a stop.

*STAB!!!*

[Critical Point]- My body lurches forward as my forearm blurs faster than the rest of my body- The Shinobi following close behind me is caught off guard by my sudden stop as the dagger squeezes past his throat into the open air behind him.

19.

*Splat!*

The body falls as all the Shinobi flicker around me- before immediately attacking me with their full force, no one waiting to watch for any opening, all piling up into one continuous sword combo attack to leave me dazed and dead.

Hn. Too slow- I am far too slow- This needs to speed up!

My eyes burn as my sharingan opens.

...

And as my mind is granted even more information to calculate- enough information to block 19 consecutive sword strikes without a breath in-between each one.