The Boundless Journey, Starting From Bofuri
Chapter 261 New Family Member
Honestly, Takeru didn’t expect Miki to fight for him. After all, Takeru’s combat power was immense. If he really needed combat power, Esdeath and others were far more suitable, and he didn’t need Miki’s help.
In contrast, Takeru exchanged the Chakra Extraction Technique for her to have some self-defense ability in the changed main world.
Also, since Miki was his follower, even if she didn’t need to fight, she couldn’t be too weak.
As for the Sun Breathing Inheritance scroll in Takeru’s item slots, he didn’t plan to use it on her, or at least not now.
Compared to the Chakra Extraction Technique, the Sun Breathing scroll’s value was naturally much higher.
Even if its ceiling might not surpass Chakra, directly mastering breathing techniques and twelve sword forms made it excellent.
Besides these two, what Miki could obtain from Takeru was Nen. However, Miki was ordinary person and learning Nen would be inefficient.
Unless she had a Nen Seed, starting Nen from scratch might take until Takeru became invincible, with possibly better abilities replacing Nen.
Shaking his head to dismiss random thoughts, Takeru looked seriously at Miki.
After more effort and Takeru’s guidance, Miki finally released Chakra after another ten minutes, touching the Chakra Paper.
Upon contact with Miki’s Chakra, the paper slowly changed... first becoming damp, then shattering.
"Takeru, this..." Seeing the seemingly valuable Chakra Paper shatter, Miki looked at Takeru worriedly.
"Don’t worry. This tests your Chakra Nature. Yours are water and earth." Seeing this, Takeru quickly comforted the white-haired girl.
"So that’s it." Hearing Takeru, Miki sighed in relief.
"Alright, that’s enough for now. Once you have more Chakra and better control, I’ll teach you Ninjutsu." Checking the time, Takeru spoke directly.
"Okay, I’ll study hard and help you as soon as possible!" Hearing Takeru, Miki said very seriously.
"Yes, but no need to push yourself too hard." Seeing her serious expression, Takeru smiled lightly and patted her white, medium-length hair. Miki showed an enjoying smile.
"Now, I’ll take you to my world and introduce my sister and another... your senior, so to speak." After a moment, Takeru directly told Miki.
’Takeru’s sister, and a senior?’ Hearing Takeru, Miki felt somewhat nervous and insecure, worried Takeru’s sister might not like her.
Takeru ignored the worried Miki, having the Reincarnation Space send them back to the main world.
Enveloped in light, Takeru and Miki soon returned to the main world. Miki lay quietly beside Takeru.
Seeing this, Takeru gently woke Miki. The time was 4:50 p.m. Takeru wasn’t sure if Miu and the others were home, but it was time to return.
"Takeru!" Upon waking, Miki immediately looked at Takeru.
"Alright, Miki, now we’re going to the real home." Seeing her awake, Takeru spoke directly.
"I understand." Hearing Takeru, Miki nodded seriously.
Then, Takeru took out Shambhala. A purple magic circle lit beneath his feet, and Takeru and Miki quickly vanished, reappearing in the study at home.
Sensing Miu and the others hadn’t returned, Takeru first showed Miki around their home.
Miki quickly familiarized herself, as she would live here.
Then, looking through the balcony at the bustling streets and crowds, she was stunned.
Honestly, surviving in an apocalyptic world made her forget how vibrant cities were. Seeing this now, she felt nostalgic.
Although this wasn’t her original world, everything seemed similar.
"Miki, let me explain this world. Although there are special people like me, they aren’t many. On the contrary, our city might have the most. Those with special abilities are officially called Ability Users by the government."
"Currently, we’ve accepted the government’s recruitment. They provide resources and funds, but we also help solve certain issues when necessary. Of course, it’s not mandatory..."
"Besides me, there are other Ability Users, some from my team. Since the Reincarnation Space can’t be disclosed to outsiders, the government doesn’t know our abilities’ origin. Outside, we only refer to the Reincarnation Space as ’that place’."
"As for Ability Users, ordinary people are unaware of them, so we rarely use special abilities in front of them."
"Also, although you’re my follower, generally, your task is improving your strength. As for combat, you’re not needed for now." Looking at Miki, Takeru briefly explained his current situation.
"I see. Rikka-san is also an Ability User, right?" Miki then thought of Rikka, who was with Takeru back when they first met, and asked directly.
"Yes. She was recruited by ’that place’ in the same batch as me and is a team member." Hearing Miki, Takeru quickly nodded.
"I see." Hearing Takeru, Miki quickly nodded.
After some chat, sounds came from outside. Miu and the others appeared in Takeru’s Observation Haki perception.
"I’m home!" Opening the door, Miu called excitedly.
"Excuse me." Ebina spoke timidly.
"Welcome back." Hearing the voices, Takeru called with a light laugh.
Miki nervously looked toward the voices, which is likely Takeru’s sister. As for Karin, looking at her gave a special feeling, instantly understanding her identity.
Karin also looked curiously at Miki beside Takeru, quickly realizing Miki was from another world like her. Most importantly, both were Takeru’s followers.
"Eh? Brother, who’s this?" Seeing Takeru bring back another girl after half a day, Miu was stunned, ’Had Onii-chan, after years of dormancy, awakened certain desires in high school? And each girl he brought back was cute and pretty...’
"Let me introduce you. This is Naoki Miki. Miki, this is my sister, Takanashi Miu. This is Uzumaki Karin, and this is our neighbor, Ebina Nana."
Seeing everyone staring, Takeru quickly introduced them.
"Hello, I’m Naoki Miki. You can call me Miki." Hearing Takeru introduce her, Miki spoke again.
Though surprised, having experienced Karin earlier, Miu quickly reacted, nodded, and introduced herself.
After introductions, they became acquainted.
Then, everyone sat in the living room chatting. Miki was somewhat shy, and Ebina even more so. But with Takeru and Miu present, they soon warmed up.
"Alright, time’s almost up. I’ll prepare dinner." Soon, at 5:30 p.m., Takeru stood and spoke to everyone.
"I’ll help!" Hearing Takeru, Miki and Karin stood and said.
"Alright." Seeing their enthusiasm, Takeru didn’t want to dampen it. Also, if they could handle cooking later, Takeru wouldn’t need to cook.
Seeing Karin and Miki follow Takeru to the kitchen, Ebina hesitated. Just waiting to eat here daily seemed bad...
Moreover, recently, whenever at Takeru’s home or going out with them, Takeru covered Ebina’s expenses, making her feel... kept.
Thinking this, she blushed.