I will survive (naruto fanfic)

Ch 97

So, we got to the remote place. It's just a random village, nothing to go off of, and nothing to see. It's very peaceful and quiet. 

We've been here one night, and I'm already bored. But not only am I bored, I'm done with these two. They did go on their 'my art is better' and 'no mine is' rant and I just kept walking. 

I didn't even stop until I got too far and they jumped in front of me. The look on their face, collective agreement to keep an eye on me. I wasn't even trying to run, so it was unwarranted. 

But now we're at the village and they can fight all they want, away from me. I can hear them outside just yapping and yapping about it, don't they get tired? Doesn't this same argument get old? 

Who knows. 

Well, I know a way to practice an experiment and teach them a lesson. I stick my head out the window, taking a deep breath. 

"I need you two loud mouths for something, so shut up and come here!" 

Obviously I completely disrespected them, and obviously I know they are proud people. So my words struck a nerve very quickly and they both rushed up to my room to teach me a lesson. 

Well, they can't hurt me, so they'll probably just yell at me. No problem, but first they actually have to get into my room. 

Yes, I did something to the room. 

Remember when Itachi and Obito tried to kill me? Well I certainly do, and I got the scars to prove it. But during that time, a key reason why I'm still breathing is my barrier seals. 

If I didn't have that, well, blood wouldn't still be running through my veins. 

I put the revised version of them around the room, but I didn't make them that strong. The ones I used before when I was fighting for my life were 6 layers deep. So there were 6 different barriers working together without interference from each other. 

The ones I made here only have two. But they are stronger. I'm just going to see how strong. Let's see how long it takes them to enter, and how it will happen. 

Deidara was the one who first tried the door handle, which was open. But it opened outwards, not thinking anything was wrong, he took a step only. 

Which he very soon found out was the wrong choice. He banged right into the barrier. 

Sasori, quickly figuring out what was happening, narrowed his eyes at me. I smirked in return and sat down against the wall, crossing my arms in an arrogant way. 

"What's the meaning of this Hitori?" 

Deidara sounded annoyed but more confused at the situation. Sasori stayed silent, listening in but also analyzing my barrier. 

"Nothing, just wanted to test something out. Let's see if you can get in." 

While I did look a little arrogant before, I quickly lost the feeling. I was just teasing them but I knew they would still get in, I just wanted to see how long it would take. And what would be its undoing. 

Whatever the reason will be, it would be a weakness I would fix. It's a test, and an experiment. An observation to observe how people react to it. 

Especially people with special and specific abilities. These are the people currently watching over me, might need to use this against them. But we'll see in due time. 

"So you're using us like we're your lab rats?" 

Now Sasori sounded angry. I did everything he doesn't like and am not sorry about it. 

Welp, woe is him. 

"Yes. But don't worry, I made this easy for you guys." 

Add fuel to the fire and what do you get, an explosion! 

Deidara was the first to act, he released one of his smaller explosives just to test out the strength of the barrier. He didn't seem too upset about the situation, unlike Sasori. 

Deidara seemed to almost enjoy the challenge, indulging my antics like he wasn't just arguing about the stupidest things. 

The explosion did seem to burn my barrier, but only the top layer. It didn't even break through it, but it did cause some damage. 

"Hmm, not bad." 

Deidara muttered to himself. Seems like it's his turn to analyze the situation and now the ball is in Sasori's hands. So he obliged, surprisingly. 

He didn't get his puppets yet, choosing to also try and see if my barrier has any weaknesses that would save him time and energy. 

He shot his chakra thread, making it his weapon. But when it made contact, it shattered through one complete layer of my barrier. I raised a brow in surprise and awe as I smiled excitedly. 

But while everyone was looking at where Sasori managed to strike a hit, the area quickly closed up, good as new. It was like he never even touched it. 

"It has the ability to take damage and repair itself, a dangerous jutsu." 

Sasori acknowledged. And acknowledged it was, I take those words as the greatest compliment. 

I stood up and went to the seal on the floor and walls in front of the door, taking them off. The barrier was gone and they could come in, which they did. 

"Why'd you stop, I was ready to completely destroy your barrier." 

Deidara smirked, itching for a way to show off his explosives. Sasori kept his annoyed expression on me, not taking his eyes off me for even a moment. He was watching every micro expression I made, every breath I took, everything. 

"I just wanted to see how you guys would fair, I don't want you to destroy it. Making these takes a lot of time, effort and chakra." 

They do, why would I make them destroy the barrier, I already got what I needed. So did Sasori, if I didn't stop this he would have destroyed my barrier. And Deidara would've destroyed the whole building we were in. Can't have that. 

"How did we do then?" Deidara asked, not really bothered. 

I chuckled in response, "very good, you helped me a lot." 

I then bowed in respect, "I also apologize for my words earlier." 

Just because I don't like them doesn't mean I don't respect them. I can also easily show it, I don't feel inferior or anything for showing my respect. 

They seemed to appreciate my honesty, whether it be out of arrogance or not, I didn't care. 

But about what I found out. Sasori was the most useful, he used his chakra threads to pierce through the barrier. The thin string of pure power, all the direct power aimed at one place. 

It's different from a punch, which is also aimed at one place, but is distributed throughout to make it hit more than the area of contact. The impact is greater, not more refined like the chakra thread. 

For Deidara and his explosions, maybe I should put some elemental chakra in my barriers. Water would help, but if I ever went against a water type, it would be used against me. Pros and cons, whatever shall I do? 

Welp, onto the next one.

A/n I made sure to write another chapter just for thanksgiving, for some this will be late, early or just on time. Either way, happy thanksgiving! And to any of those reading who have to sit through family dinner when you don't want to, this is for you! Enjoy~