"Huh," said Naruto as he tapped his way through those values.
"Now, save the changes," said Sakura, bracing herself for what she expected to be an unpleasant sensation.
"Ngahhh," said Sakura, practically wilting.
"Wow, it didn't hurt me at all when I did it," noted Naruto.
Sakura immediately recovered and started checking herself out, hoping that she hadn't suddenly become muscle-bound or something. No indication of such, though she DID notice her muscle-tone had improved.
Tazuna grumbled about not being a 'selectable character' and possibly getting a 'arthritis disadvantage' bought off. He was ignored by everyone else.
"We'll check Sasuke later," decided Kakashi. "For now, put 'random encounters' back on."
"Huh? Why? Won't that slow us down?" asked Naruto.
"True, and that WAS one concern," said Kakashi. "However, this 'game' seems to involve both ourselves and those pets getting stronger-"
"You want him to powerlevel," stated Sakura.
"If that's what it is called," agreed Kakashi.
"Hmmm," said Naruto, going back and checking a section. "Okay, Tauros!"
The large bull-like creature appeared, the three tails lashing the air briefly. "Grah."
"Why the 'Tauros'?" asked Kakashi.
"We can make better time if Tazuna-san rides it," said Naruto.
Everyone stared at Naruto.
"What?" asked Naruto defensively.
"My sweet kami, it WORKED," said Sasuke, pointing.
"What worked?" asked Naruto.
"Never mind," said Sasuke, recovering. "When we get a chance, bring up my stats page."
"Hnn," managed Naruto.
Sasuke glared at Naruto for a moment, then visibly decided it wasn't worth the effort.
An hour later, Sakura was about to say something about how their speed had picked up when the little gadget played some quick musical piece.
"Random encounter," read Naruto. "'A wild Jinchuriki appears! Recruitable character. Potential Rom.'?"
The startled-looking girl stared at everyone. "Uhm. What's going on?"
"Mah, this might take awhile," said Kakashi. "You're from Taki, right?"
"What's a 'jin'..." Sakura began asking, read the sudden spike in tension, and decided not to finish that question. "Yeah. Long story."
"It says 'Naruto party is attempting to use Negotiate'?" asked Naruto, reading his gadget. "There's a timer going."
"Okay, apparently we don't have time for the long story," said Kakashi. "Basically, we have access to a very strange device that has summoned you as a potential ally or friend and can possibly give you some additional skills. In order for that to occur, there's the possibility of Naruto here defeating you or something. We're still figuring it out."
"You're Kakashi Hatake of Konohagakure, right?" asked the girl. "Fine. I surrender, conditional to what you're saying."
"Eh?" asked most of those present.
Triumphant music began to play from the box.
"Wait! That COUNTED?!" asked Sakura.
"Okay!" said Naruto cheerfully. "'Fuu of Takigakure recruited! Unlocked Heracross summon. Unlocked High Pixie summon.' I don't understand this though - it says 'If she accepts invitation at time selected, Fuu can be selected as a party member for dungeons and raids.'"
"This has got to be the weirdest dream I've ever had," said Fuu. "I can have friends? Just like that? Don't I wish..."
Poof!
"She vanished," said Naruto, disappointed.
"She just went back to where she started, which is for the better actually," guessed Kakashi. "Taki is an ally, but they are unlikely to take us kidnapping one of their ninja in a positive light."
"I wouldn't expect 'Negotiation' to work too often," mused Sakura. "Probably because we're just starting out."
"Well, you're the expert," said Naruto.
"No! No I'm not!" exclaimed Sakura, sending a nervous gaze towards Sasuke.
Sasuke just let out a tired-sounding breath but decided not to comment further.
"So, Tauros," said Naruto. "Let's just get..."
Music began to play.
"'Random Encounter' again?" asked Sakura, sounding annoyed.
"No," said Naruto. "It says it is-"
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