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Chapter 3 - 3- Baby Steps

'Alright, nano, please tell me you have the Japanese language ready to be transferred to me.'

[Notice: There are no language data stored other than the host's original language; English]

'Great! Nano, for your first task, I want you to analyze the language used by the adults around me and build a language profile. Also, I want you to scan my body for any abnormalities.'

[Affirmative]

'...'

[...]

'I can't fall Asleep. I've been looking forward to this so much that I can't fall asleep.'

[Notice: Full body scan complete. No abnormalities detected. The host is 6 months old with a healthy growth rate.

'nice'

'...'

[...]

'How about we create a list, nano? Just to waste some time.'

[Affirmative. List created. Input title]

'Let's call it power development.'

[Affirmative. The new list has been assigned the name "Power Development"]

'Ok. Now create three, no, make it four categories on the list. The first category is Ninjutsu'

[Affirmative]

'The second category is going to be Genjutsu'

[Affirmative]

'Great! Now, for the third category, make it Taijutsu.'

[Affirmative]

'For the final category, make it Bukijutsu. I know there is Shurikenjutsu (projectile weaponry) and Kenjutsu (sword-wielding). But will keep both under the name Bukijutsu.'

[Noted! List created]

'Actually, add three more categories. Name them Fūinjutsu (Sealing technique), Medical Ninjutsu, and Must-have techniques.'

[Affirmative! Three additional categories have been added to the list.]

'Now, let's create a plan for me to become the best in all seven categories.'

[Awaiting Host input]

'Let's start with the easiest one: Bukijutsu. All we have to do is watch, analyze, and copy the Uchiha clan's throwing techniques. Itachi is shown to be the best in that aspect. So training with him and copying him would be ideal. But I'll watch many people from different clans, and maybe synthesize a perfect throwing technique with the help of nano's ability.'

[Initiated command: analyze, synthesize, and combine all throwing techniques observed]

'Great! Now we have to focus on the sword art. I'm not sure if I want to be a sword-master, but I definitely want to learn how to use it. What am I saying? I can be a master of all arts, I will master the sword. But there are no powerful sword users other than Sakumo and Mifune. Sakumo is dead by now, so the best place to learn swordsmanship is the land of iron. So that is not going to be in my immediate plans.'

[Acknowledged! Individual: Mifune is assigned as a person of interest. Location: The land of iron is assigned as a place of interest.

'Before moving on to the next category, I want to add one more thing. I bet my new grandpa has bōjutsu (Staff Techniques) somewhere around here. I should learn that too.'

[Affirmative.]

'Next up is medical ninjutsu. Nano will take care of healing me. That should be good for now. I will try to learn that later. I know it takes a lot of memorization, but with nano, it will be easy. Nano, I'll scan as many books as I can get my hands on. I want you to gather and file all the knowledge for this and for sealing arts as well.'

[Initiated command: analyze, synthesize, and combine all books on Healing and Sealing]

'Now the interesting part. Genjutsu. I will for sure have to pay a visit to the Kurama clan. We will try to recreate their genjutsu. It's a must. Their genjutsu is strong. And every few generations or so, someone will be born with a strong Kekkei Genkai, which can cause physical damage. The only person who did something close to that was Itachi. When he fought Kakashi. We will be scanning their techniques as well.'

[Affirmative. The Kurama clan has been assigned as a clan of interest.]

'Also, another interesting category is taijutsu. We should figure out a way to strengthen myself with chakra, like Tsunade and Sakura. Regardless of what kind of fighting style I choose or create, increasing my physical abilities will be a huge plus.'

[Affirmative]

'The next category is the must-have techniques. Those are essential for me to get. Those are for me to get as soon as possible. Like high-level chakra control or the shadow clone jutsu. I know it falls under ninjutsu. But it's more of a training hack than anything else. Then I want to learn about that chakra absorption technique used by that one random guy during the chūnin exam. I also want to get my hands on the body flicker jutsu. I know this also falls under ninjutsu, but I have plans for it.'

[Affirmative]

'Now, my favorite: Ninjutsu. I obviously want to master all chakra natures, even yin and yang. With nano's help, this should be possible. So nano, make sure to scan any and all jutsu used around me. I want to figure out how chakra works.'

[Affirmative]

'Ok, well, that was productive. I have nothing to do for now, and all that monologuing tired me out. So I think I will sleep now.'

After doing this "list", the excitement had been taken out of him. He finally felt like falling asleep again. With that, he fell asleep shortly after.

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(3rd Person POV)

Days passed, and Sasuke lived like any other newborn. Thanks to nano analyzing ability, Sasuke learned the language pretty quickly.

"Come to mama", Sasuke's mom, whose name he learned is Raina, called out to him.

Raina was a beautiful woman with a pale white complexion, beautiful brown hair, and golden amber eyes.

Sasuke was about to turn 9 months old soon. And he finally started taking his first steps as a baby.

'This is easy! I'm really good at this.'

Now that he can walk, somewhat, he would want to go everywhere.

He walked through the house until he saw a mirror 'I think I'll look like Konohamaru when I grow more, but my eyes are different colors. One is golden-amber, and the other is grayish-blue in color. I think it's called heterochromia, or something like that.'

'I need to see a jutsu being used. I don't even know if my mom is a shinobi or not. She doesn't use any jutsus at home. Even the simple clone jutsu would be enough for now.'

"By the sage, Sasuke, would you stop for a moment?" Raina dragged Sasuke back to the living room for the hundredth time today.

"He seems to be an explorer that one," A voice came from the door. It was older and deeper.

'Hiruzen' Sasuke's eyes sparkled. 'Hate him or love him, the man is known as the professor for a reason. And I intend to learn everything this man has to offer.' 

"Hello, lord third. Yeah, since he started walking a few days ago, he's been trying to leave the house. It's almost like he couldn't wait to grow up." Raina joked

"Hahah! Kids grow fast. It is the next generation that we must protect."

'Holy shit! He won't give this will of fire thing now, right?'

"If you don't mind me asking, what brings you here lord third" Raina said as she approached the older man.

"I was in the clan compound. We just finished a meeting, and I decided to visit my grandchild. I hope I'm not intruding."

"Oh, not at all. Please, you may come anytime you wish."

'This could be my chance to leave the house and see the village,' Sasuke started wobbling over towards Hiruzen. When he was right in front of him, he put his hands up.

"Oh-hoho, would you like your grandpa to carry you, little Sasuke?" Hiruzen carried him up as he walked towards the window.

Sasuke had seen little bits and pieces when his mom carried him. But he never got to admire the village.

"Beautiful, isn't it? This is your home. The hidden leaf village."

Sasuke giggled as his eyes wandered all over the village. This made Hiruzen and Raina smile.

"Well, I should head back. I've got lots of work to handle. Be good now, Sasuke." After some time, Hiruzen left

"I'm home." About ten minutes after Hiruzen left, Raiki, Sasuke's dad, had arrived

"Welcome home. How was it?"

"Not looking good. The first skirmishes have started. We are effectively in war. We just had a meeting. Father wants the Sarutobi clan to lead one of the war fronts along with the Yamanaka, Akimichi, and the Nara clans."

"Oh no," Raina couldn't help but be shocked at the news. Her eyes wandered over to Sasuke, who was standing nearby. Worry and fear were etched all over her face.

"No need to worry. I turned down the offer to lead one of the battalions."

"Oh, that's good."

"Not particularly. I'm one of the few elite Jōnin the Sarutobi clan has. Some of the elders weren't happy with my decision. They saw it as cowardly."

"I hope they didn't try to force you into doing anything dangerous."

"I'm a shinobi, honey. Dangerous is literally in the job description."

"I know. I can't help but worry."

"It's alright. The elders did try to push me to the front line. To show the great Sarutobi clan name. Thankfully, Father stepped in. He offered to make me the anbu captain responsible for his personal protection. That means I won't be leaving the village unless he does."

"Oh, that's great news. Speaking of lord third. He was here before you arrived."

"Yeah, I know. He told me he would stop by."

"And would you believe it. Your son kept trying to leave the house again." Raina giggled 

"Come on, Sasuke, if it were up to me, I would stay here all the time," Raiki said as he carried Sasuke and started spinning around, causing Sasuke to laugh.

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