HunterxHunter:Tobirama's Journey

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6 August 1996

On my way back from my morning run, I stopped at the entrance of the orphanage and took a deep breath. Although I went out for a run, my main goal was to work on Ren without disturbing anyone somewhere. I was quite surprised to discover that I could hold my Ren for about 20 minutes. I'm not exactly sure, but Gon and Killua could only hold it for a few minutes at the beginning. According to Biscuit Kruegar, the amount needed for a fight was at least half an hour in the ren state. There are only a few reasons I can think of for having such a large amount of aura as soon as I started learning Nen.

1- Either I am a booster and my efforts to build a solid foundation before learning nen were successful.

2- Since I got Senju Tobirama's body, I also got the bloodline characteristics of the Senju clan focused on Nen. That is, strong life force, a strong body, large reserves of energy (aura, chakra, etc.) and good energy control regardless of the type of nen.

I was leaning towards the second option, which would give me a great advantage regardless of my nen type. Especially considering that in the past my wounds healed faster than normal people, this option seemed more likely.

 While I was deep in thought, I was awakened by the voice coming from in front of me.

'Brother Tobi is here. Brother Tobi is here.'

At the last moment, I managed to see a small red-haired head disappearing down the corridor. It was Chris, our newest addition to the orphanage. He is a bundle of energy and after seeing me in the gym, I'm afraid he started to idolise me.

I entered the dining hall with a big smile on my face. The scene that greeted me was complete chaos. About 20 children were running around and doing whatever mischief they could. The carers and a few older children were trying to calm them down and persuade them to eat breakfast. Rosalyn the cook was trying to chase away any child who got too close to the pots or anything hot with a ladle. After an hour and a half all the children were seated and eating their food.

As I was leaving the dining hall after finishing my meal and collecting my leftovers, I realised that a cute red-haired face with big blue eyes was looking at me.

'You want to tell me something Chris.'

'Brother Tobi, can I do sports with you today.'

I realised that several different faces were looking at me at the same time.

'So why do you want to do sports with me?'

'Because I want to be strong like you.'

After pretending to think for a moment, I continued.

'So, have you finished your breakfast?'

'Not yet. Tobirama.'

Ah yes, it seems that the god in question saw fit to add a name tag when dropping me off in front of the orphanage. Tobirama Senju. So my name in my new life became Tobirama.

'Well, here's how it works. You and your friends finish your breakfast while I do some work in my room. Then you can come to the parlour. After all, kids who don't finish their breakfast can't get stronger.'

At the same moment there were a few shouts of joy from Chris and from the table.

The little boy immediately returned to the table and started running to finish his meal. It was gratifying to see the boy like this. He had come here 7 months ago after losing his parents in a road accident and was quite depressed at the time. It was good to see that he was getting better.

When I got back to my room, I took a shower and then calmly!!! oh who am I kidding. I almost ran to get a glass of water and a leaf. Yes, time for the water divination.

I'm waiting for my aura to leave my hands and enter the water. The first changes happened a second later. The leaf on the water started to move on its own. I continued to send aura for a while. When I saw that there was no other change, I stopped sending aura. A manipulator ha, although it was a different result than I wanted, it was not completely hopeless. In fact, it was quite good.

I even had a few ideas about Hatsu. Honestly, thanks to my extensive knowledge of anime and film, I had hatsu ideas for almost every type of nen. Now I just had to make a choice. Obviously I didn't want Illumi or Shalnark style human puppet skills, and while these skills are powerful against humans and can end a fight outright given the right conditions, I don't think they would work against opponents like Netero and the chimera ants that appear later in the anime.

Anyway, it was time for me to go to the gym. The little ones are waiting for me.

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26 August 1996

I'm wandering around the bull market, whistling a merry little tune. It's never been so easy to make money. I was just looking at the items with gyo and looking at the aura around them, even if I was wrong once in a while, the result was extremely good. Just then my phone rings. When I look at who's calling, I see that it's Aunt Lily and I answer it.

'Aunt Lily, did something happen.'

'Oh, nothing important. There is a courier here and he has a delivery for you. Unfortunately, he says he can't deliver it to anyone else.'

'Okay, I'll be right there.'

Impatiently I started running towards the orphanage. Finally he had arrived. I had to do a lot of research on what to manipulate the necessary materials for my Hatsu. I had finally decided on plant and water manipulation. I was almost certain that I could achieve an effect similar to Hashirama's wood style. Water manipulation would be my main attack power in the early stage. Not only that, Senju Tobirama's biggest speciality was in water style, and I thought I could bring that expertise here. First, the necessary materials arrived today. If I succeeded, my hatsu would eventually be centred largely on manipulation, but with some conjuring. When I arrived at the orphanage

I saw a couple of guys waiting for me there. They were dressed in suits and one of them was holding a big box.

My God, it was just a cargo, was there really a need to show off so much? Okay, the things I bought might be a bit valuable, but this was exaggerated, I think it was about a billion jelly.

When the man standing in front of me saw me, he spoke as if asking a question. 'Tobirama Senju'

'Yes, it's me. Are my parcels here?'

'Yes. Here they are. You need to sign here first.'

After showing my ID card and signing the necessary signatures, I received the package. As I was going up to my room, I heard Aunt Lily calling me.

'Tobirama, you didn't get into trouble, did you?'

'Of course not, Aunt Lily. Have you ever seen me get into trouble?' She just looked at me silently with one eyebrow raised.

'Okay, okay, I may get in trouble once in a while, but this time I'm innocent. It's just cargo, really.'

'Come see me after you drop off your cargo.'

After I nodded my head as if to say okay, I immediately went to my room and left my cargo on my bed and immediately headed to Aunt Lily's room. I knew this day would come for a long time and I was ready for it.

When I got to her room, Aunt Lily was sitting behind her old desk waiting for me.

After signalling me to sit down, she just watched me for a while.

'Tobirama, are you in trouble?'

'No, no, everything's fine, I haven't even been to a fight in a while.'

'I realise that. That's one of the things that worries me; you haven't gone to fight. As much as that makes me happy, you're still making an abnormal amount of money and today the men in suits brought you a parcel. Are you involved in something illegal? You know I'll always support you.'

When I looked at Aunt Lily's worried eyes, all the lies I had prepared for this moment flew out of my mind and only the truth remained. So I told the truth.

'Don't worry, Aunt Lily, I didn't do anything illegal. I buy and sell valuable things in the bull market to make money.'

She replied raising one eyebrow.

'I didn't know you were an expert evaluator.'

'I acquired a power some time ago.'

'A power?'

'Yeah, I call it an aura or life force. Everyone has it. It flows around their bodies.'

'And what does this aura do?'

'I can strengthen my body with it. There's also aura around some valuable objects. I think skilled craftsmen use aura without realising it and leave their aura around the objects they make. That's how I find them and buy them cheaply, then sell them dearly.'

'And for what other purposes is this aura used?'

Now I scratch my head a little embarrassed. 'The fighters above the 200th floor of the Heavens arena use it. I noticed it while watching the fight recordings.'

'I don't know this power you call aura, but I'm glad you don't have to get into illegal fights anymore.'

'Well, Aunt Lily, there's one more thing. I want to go to the heavens arena.'

'No.'

A one-word definite answer. However, I'm sure I can convince her.

'Please at least listen to me.'

She made a gesture as if she was listening to you.

'So far it is the only legal organisation I know of that uses aura; I can find a teacher there who can teach me aura.'

Now he looks a little hesitant. Okay, it's time for the fatal blow.

'Then I'll become a hunter.'

''Hunter?'

The hesitation in his voice was too obvious. The influence of hunters in this world was enormous. Not only were they a symbol of prestige and exceptional status, but they were seen as a sure way up, as even poor and lowly people could become hunters.

She thought and thought and thought some more. Finally she spoke. 'Be careful and don't fight dangerous opponents.'

Now it was my turn to be surprised. I didn't expect him to accept so quickly.

'What, are you surprised I said yes?'

'I mean, I didn't expect it to happen so soon.'

'I always knew you would be a Hunter. Even when you were young, you had an insatiable appetite for exploration and adventure. Mastering that power you call aura will only increase your chances. So when are you leaving?'

'I'll be around for a few more months. I want to improve myself as much as I can before I go to the Heavens arena.'