Chapter 27. Unexpectedly [FIXED]
The next morning, refreshed and energized, I set out to explore the island. At first, it was awkward being the center of attention for the island's female population, from teenagers to more mature women. Some of them sent me clear signals without a hint of shyness. Honestly, I wouldn't have minded spending some steamy nights with these women, but as long as a certain part of my body isn't calling the shots, I can still think with my head. My body isn't ready yet, not by a long shot.
Chi offers countless advantages, but whether it can temporarily render the body infertile is still a question. I'm too young to have children, especially since I'm not even close to being an adult myself. The entire human world, and even the spirit world, awaits me. Though, anything can happen. Soon, my body will crave intimacy, and without protection, having kids is only a matter of time. Alright, better not dwell on that for now.
First, I decided to test if riding a giant koi fish was as fun as Aang's experience. The unoccupied villagers, mostly kids, followed me to the beach, trying to talk me out of it. They said I'd only provoke Unagi. I didn't tell them that was exactly my plan—I wanted to see this sea serpent with my own eyes.
The first few minutes of riding were thrilling, though the koi's speed was slower than my flying platform. Its movements were unpredictable—it could suddenly dive underwater or leap out. Once the initial excitement faded, I started scanning the water for any suspicious movements. I splashed around for another four minutes to ensure I caught the big serpent's attention.
Unagi's arrival was dramatic—a massive creature surging from the water with a deafening roar. From the beach, I heard children's screams, one of which sounded familiar.
"Everything's fine, Suyuki!" I shouted to the worried girl still trying to reach me.
My focus then shifted entirely to the king of these waters, who was already aiming his jaws at me. I propelled myself upward with waterbending, latched onto his head, and grabbed his whiskers. Using waterbending, I steered him away from the shore—destruction wasn't my goal.
Keeping him moving in one direction was tough. He was too heavy, and his body was incredibly slippery. I had to freeze my hands to his whiskers.
Up close, I probed him with bloodbending. The result was expected: Unagi barely used waterbending, likely just for better movement. His main ability was purely physiological—he stored water inside himself and released it under high pressure. I figured his ancestor must have been a powerful spirit, but his descendants adapted to the human world's weaker energy. This serpent had endurance; while I studied him, he tried everything to shake me off, even rubbing his head against a rock.
Once I finished, I decided to have some fun. Thankfully, there was no animal protection organization here, because riding Unagi was far more enjoyable than the koi. I let him go only when he calmly stood in the water, exhausted from entertaining me.
"Alright, keep protecting Kyoshi Island. I won't bother you again," I said, patting his head. He gave me a resentful look, as if saying, "Get away from me, you monster."