Naruto - Gamer Tai

Steel Guardian Style

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[New Skill Created]

Observation (Passive)

'A new skill? I didn't know I could create them. I thought I could only get them from the System.' Naruto got a little giddy thinking about it, but what kind of skill is observation? A skill for looking at stuff?

Observation (Passive)

Observation is a passive skill encompassing your ability to draw information from observing.

Skill Level: 1

Naruto was a little peeved at the short description, but the new stance looked more critical.

Steel Guardian Style (D-Class)

A stance made for the strongest of foundations. This style is made for blocking, deflecting, and counterattacking. Having a sturdy build and Observation skill is recommended.

Style Level: 1

If there is one thing Naruto noticed after watching the spars, it was the lack of specialization in Taijutsu. To be frank, the Academy teaches you how to block, attack, footwork, etc. However, these teachings fit the "once size fits all" build.

None of them caters to an individual's strengths or weaknesses. A strong but slow person would not be taught defensive techniques to augment their strength.

They would also not be taught offensive tactics when facing a faster opponent. They were just expected to get faster.

Taijutsu could be considered almost a lost art at this point. Ninjutsu and even Genjutsu are placed above Taijutsu in importance. After all, Ninjutsu practitioners would, in most cases, have better utility and power than Taijutsu.

It's rather sad, really.

As the class resumed, Naruto started noticing his new skill's effects.

Many things he never really paid attention to now popped out like a sore thumb. For example, Iruka showed pride whenever someone did well or genuine concern when they didn't.

He also noticed an almost...fake feeling coming from Mizuki. Naruto turned to his classmates and noticed two outliers.

The first was Hinata, with her constant glances in his direction. He was kinda creeped out with how everywhere he went, she always was somewhere in his vicinity to look at him.

But Naruto was confused as he noticed she never got close and never gave off a creepy vibe. He shrugged it off as something to think about later.

The other outlier was Sasuke. Naruto always felt personally offended by Sasuke's attitude. He always looked as if he considered himself superior to him. However, now he looks at how Sasuke is outside of their interactions.

He looked cold and callous, but it no longer carried the same feeling of superiority. It felt sad and lonely.

Naruto felt confused with him, not knowing what to do with this new information. Now that he thought about it, he didn't know what to do with any of this information.

"Alright, class! That's it for today. Now, remember to finish the reading from today and the assignment. Naruto, I'm sure you remember our arrangement." Iruka grew a stern smile at the end, daring Naruto to refuse. After seeing that smile, Naruto's indignant response died as he accepted his fate.

After Class at the Training Grounds

With his emotional dilemma out of the way and his punishment, Naruto returned to the training grounds. It took out the book from the System. As he opened the book to the page for his daily training regime, Naruto noticed a glow coming from the next page.