Had anyone ever looked at Fukayu Genma who was familiar with a certain father of a pigtailed martial artist in another plane of reality, they would have seen the resemblance right away.
This one acted more like a well-intentioned but bumbling fellow who wore something akin to the typical Konoha ninjawear. He was known as an exceptional weapon-user, preferring chain weapons. He also had a technique where his planted feet locked onto the ground and he became darn near immovable. When you combined that with his chain weapon usage, he could grab and reel in opponents - showing exceptional ability in snagging airborne targets especially. Coming from a minor branch family of the Uchiha clan, he did NOT have the Sharingan eye technique. That did not mean he was particularly weak or easily defeated however.
"You," said a figure from the roadside near the entry to Konoha. "I killed all the members of the Uchiha clan, save one. So who are you?"
"Nephew!" said Genma, sounding quite pleased. "Come here and give your Uncle a hug."
Itachi Uchiha frowned ever so slightly more, then activated his Sharingan to see what the old fat fool was trying to pull.
Tendrils of chakra went through the soil from the man's feet, anchoring him quite solidly but also forming a barrier to Earth-based techniques performed within about five meters.
More and more curious. Was this one of Orochimaru's experiments?
"Pfeh," said Genma, his expression turning serious. "I might not have the Sharingan, but I see your intent. Don't worry about it. I neither have the Sharingan, nor the intent of rebelling against anyone. My goal is to see Sasuke raised as high as he'll go - if you want to have that death match with him - you'll really have it."
"You're saying you know enough to be dangerous?" asked Itachi.
"Me? Dangerous? I'm just a lovable little panda," said Genma, poofing a genjutsu that changed his appearance to that of a giant panda.
Itachi considered the imposter for a moment, considering what he'd seen and what he'd learned. Then he turned away. "Do what you will then."
Present, Naruto age 12:___________
Naruto snuck off with the giant scroll of techniques, but remembered to use a transformation jutsu to replace it with a fake.
Then he used his Zeerocks' Copy Scribe Technique (handy for copying homework) to put several techniques down on other scrolls and his Sneak Jutsu to put those copies in various people's bookbags where they would be discovered the next day. He held off snickering about it until after he was gone from each house.
Rock Lee got the dreaded Iron Dragon Palm technique. He'd appreciate that one.
Sakura Haruno got the even-more-dreaded Domination Shibari Jutsu. If she got into a fight with Ino again that might be interesting to watch.
Sasuke Uchiha got the not-quite-so-dreaded Firebird Fist. Being able to throw a fireball that could be directed in midflight was something that Naruto's chief rival would seize on immediately. Not incidently deflecting some attention from 'poor innocent Naruto'.
That weird girl that kept fainting around him whenever he tried to be friendly, Hinata or something like that, got a defensive technique. Pinpoint Defense. It kinda suited her somehow. Maybe she had some medical condition or something. Hmmm. He'd have to think about that, maybe something he could do about that.
Ino Yamanaka got a technique Naruto had never heard of, but which had suited the girl too perfectly not to use it. Barajutsu - the technique of throwing armor piercing roses with pinpoint accuracy. Someone who worked in a flower shop certainly could use THAT.
Choji so perfectly fitted the Watermelon Seed Jutsu, which involved eating a watermelon and then spitting the seeds out to cover your opponent, then activating another jutsu to cause them to sprout into vines - NOT giving it to him seemed totally unfair. Believe it!
There was only one other technique he really wanted to hand out, but it turned out he got spotted on that one.
On the other hand, explaining what he was doing to Kiba meant he could just hand over the technique with a promise that the next time he pulled a prank like this - he'd have a lookout available.
Kiba's technique - Dog Pack Attack - was a form of Duplication Jutsu that caused multiple images of an associated partner to circle and bait an opponent. As Naruto had pointed out to Kiba, it wasn't that effective if you knew your opponent had it - but the first time you used it would certainly be an effective distraction.
Finding a potential ally unexpectedly had been a pleasant bonus.
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