Much Needed Training

It was a quiet afternoon, most shinobi had gone home to have dinner with their families and get ready to enjoy the rest of their day relaxing but not Ciel. He didn’t have anyone at home waiting for him to return to and nothing was more depressing than just sitting in the house by yourself all afternoon, so he thought it be a good idea to go out for a stroll around town to see if he could find something to get himself into. He hadn’t taken an afternoon off to just relax and do something spontaneous in a while especially since he had graduated from the academy, every day for him it was training and nothing more. It became to the point where it was like he was obsessed with getting stronger.

As he strolled around the village he started to realize that it was the first time he remembered the promise he made to himself to try out some of the new food stands that had got put up around the village. He normally wasn’t one to try new food but he couldn’t help but give them a try, it wasn't every day that a new food would come into the village, and once they were gone who knew when the next time they might come back but he couldn't shake the feeling of needing to train. "Fuck it, ill just train for a little bit and then come try some food for sure", he would say to himself as he made his way to the training grounds. Once he arrived he was a tab bit surprised to see how empty it was but that made it better for him, now he could go all out and not have to worry about anyone getting in his way this time.

He would strat with some basic warm-ups and stretches before he got into anything serious.

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As Madara observed a young man walking with purpose toward the training grounds, she became curious about his intentions. She didn't recognize him, but it was evident that he was a fellow shinobi, and his focus and determination were intriguing. The training grounds were usually quiet at this time, and she found herself wondering what could be driving him to train so late in the day. Following him from a distance, Madara considered her own plans for the day. She had heard about the new food stands around the village and was excited to try them out, but she also had a penchant for training and self-improvement. Watching this stranger's dedication sparked a sense of camaraderie within her, and she decided to join him at the training grounds.

Upon arriving, she saw the young man warming up and stretching, clearly preparing for an intense training session. Madara decided to approach him, her natural charm and social skills coming to the forefront as she aimed to strike up a friendly conversation.

"Hey there!" Madara called out with a warm smile. "I noticed you heading to the training grounds at this hour. Most people have already gone home. Are you planning on doing some intense training today?"

Madara found herself standing at the edge of the training grounds, feeling somewhat lost. She had just returned from a long vacation, and her mind felt a bit foggy when it came to remembering her training routine. The time away had been relaxing, but now she was eager to get back into the swing of things and continue her progress as a shinobi. As she looked around the familiar training grounds, she tried to recall the jutsu she had been working on before her vacation. Madara knew that she had been trying to master a specific technique, but the details seemed to have slipped from her memory. She furrowed her brow in concentration, hoping that something would come to her as she mentally retraced her steps.

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"God, i couldn't have chosen a better time to come out and get some training done, nobody here to bother me or get in my way! Yeah ill def be coming back out here around this time more often", Ciel would say to himself as he just finished up his warm-ups. Before he could do anything else he would hear a slightly familiar female voice call out to him. It wasn't every day that a female was calling out to him, so he thought it is best to turn around and at least see what she wants. As he turned Ciel could tell he had met this young woman from somewhere but couldn't place it, he figured it had been a while since he had seen her and from her greeting she didnt fully recognize him either but by the time he turned around, she finished talking asking him about what his training regime was going to be for the afternoon. At first he wasn't going to entertain the thought of someone butting in on his training but he thought best not to judge a book by its cover and he figured that since she was a shinobi whats the worst it could be if she joined him.

"Yeah after some basic workouts and training i was going to work on learning space-time and then some jutsu for it, but after that if I'm not to drained of chakra i plan on training my Sharingan. I was told there's a stage past the three tomoe so im going to push myself as hard as i can to gain that power as well", he would say with a smile. After pandering on who she was since she had first arrived he finally remembered who she was and where he met her at."Your name wouldn't happen to be Madara. I believe we met before with a couple of other people", he would say placing his hand on his chin. He hoped he was right because not too many females would take being called another women's name and Ciel didn't want to offend her if this was their first time meeting. He normally would like to be on everyone's good side because you never know when you might need someone's help in the future so its best to make as many associates as possible. He wished he could remember more about her but he was sure he was about to find out everything he needed to know.

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Ciel seemed to be in a good mood, happy with the quiet training grounds and the opportunity to train without distractions. Madara couldn't help but smile at his enthusiasm. As he finished his warm-ups and began to explain his training plan for the afternoon, she listened with interest. Space-time jutsu and training his Sharingan sounded like ambitious goals, but she admired his determination.

When he mentioned her name and recalled their previous encounter, Madara felt relieved that he recognized her. "Yes, that's right, I'm Madara!" she replied with a warm smile. "I remember meeting you too, though it's been a while. I'm glad we've crossed paths again."

As they chatted, Madara became increasingly curious about Ciel's training and wondered if she could learn something from him or even join him in his training session. "Your plan sounds quite challenging, but I'm sure you'll be able to achieve your goals. Which jutsu are you working on? Perhaps I can help while I figure out what jutsu I was supposed to be learning."

She paused for a moment, weighing her options. She realized she was butting in on his time and didn’t want to be a bother. "If you don't mind, would it be okay if I join you in your training session? I think it could be a great opportunity for both of us to learn from each other and improve our skills. Plus, it's always more fun to train with someone else." Madara waited for Ciel's response, hoping he would be open to the idea of training together. She knew that working alongside a fellow shinobi who shared her passion for self-improvement could be an excellent way to push her limits and regain her momentum. At the same time she was totally fine working on her own. There was always something to do.

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A sigh of relif left his mouth when she had confirmed that he was right about who she was. Ciel wasent the bet at remembering people but he did his best and given that it had been a while since the two had last seen each other it wouldnt had been to out of the ordinary if he didn't remember her. He would listen as she would talk but couldn't help but think that he was forgetting something about her. " Yeah im glad as well, theres not to many capable shinobi out right now, and crossing paths with you at a time like this couldn't have been better luck", he would say with a smile. Training wasn't always about working by yourself and practicing things alone, there was a huge benefit in having an equal or stronger training partner with you. As their conversation continued she would speak on the high difficulty of training that he was about to undertake and what jutsu he was specifically trying to learn. At first thought, Ciel didn't even have a real idea of where to start this extreme training, he pretty much was just going to wing it.

"Well now that you bright it up I really didn't have an idea on where to start since I dont know much about space-time jutsu besides on some of the things ive read in books, so I planned on trying to grasp at getting a basic understanding of it and then move on to a jutsu I read about called singularity. Its a pretty high-ranking jutsu but im all about going big or going home, I don't have forever to become stronger, and what better time than now? I'm in my youth and I haven't even reached my prime yet", He would say confidently. Ciel was always looking for new ways to become stronger as soon as possible, he hated wasting time and he hated failure even more. It had been a while since he had found someone who looked as eager to train like he was and even though she hadnt asked it yet Ciel had a feeling she was going to ask to join but if he was wrong he was going to quicky invite her to his training session with him. As their conversation continued he had finally remembered that she to was an Uchiha and would most likely have the Sharingan as well and hopefully would have more incite on to the next level of it, but he would wait until closer to the end of their time together to ask those questions.

It was to long into their conversations when Ciel hunch came to, she had asked to join him. At first he didnt want to seem to excited so he did he best and remained cool and calm. "Of course, you Can join me, if you didn't ask i definitely was going to shoot out an offer to you, its like you said training with someone is better than working alone. Tell me more about you and some of the things you can do". He hoped that she knew something about space-time or any other useful things that he could learn.

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Madara was pleased that Ciel welcomed the idea of training together, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement at the prospect of working with a fellow Uchiha. As Ciel expressed his confidence and enthusiasm for learning high-ranking jutsu, Madara admired his determination to push himself beyond his limits. She listened intently as he described his interest in space-time jutsu and his goal to learn a technique called Singularity. Madara had some knowledge of space-time jutsu but wasn't an expert by any means. However, she was eager to learn and believed that their combined efforts could help them both progress in their training.

"Well, I'm not an expert on space-time jutsu, but I have studied it a bit, so maybe we can figure it out together," she said, her eyes filled with determination. "As for my abilities, I mostly focus on genjutsu and ninjutsu. I have a decent grasp of chakra control, which helps me with those techniques. I also have a strong affinity for archery, which I've been practicing since I was a teen." Madara paused, considering her own skills and how they might complement Ciel's during their training session. "I think working together, we can push each other to new heights and learn from each other's strengths. Plus, I believe I can offer you some insight into the Sharingan, as I've been researching and trying to understand its full potential. I’ve unlocked the final stage, as far as I know. However it hurts my eyes terribly so I have never used it in combat before."

With their plans set, Madara felt a renewed sense of motivation and enthusiasm for her training. She looked forward to the challenges that lay ahead, confident that working with Ciel would not only help her regain her momentum but also allow her to grow as a shinobi. And perhaps, in the process, they would both uncover new abilities and strengths they never knew they possessed.

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Ciel would listen as Madara would talk and as he tried his best to contain his excitement and joy from what he was hearing from her but he couldn't. The smile upon his face would just grow the more she spoke. He couldnt believe what kind of luck he was having today, first an empty field and now this. He knew that today was going to be a very fruitful day especially since he really didnt have any idea where to start with space-time ninjutsu. When he learned each new element he kind of had an idea of what to feel as he brought forth each element but with this he was clueless. "Well how about you show me some basic space-time ninjutsu so I can try to get a feel for it and then we can work on some other kind of jutsu together", he would before the wind would blow some dust in the air causing him to sneeze. He didnt mind her not knowing much but at the very least shell be able to point him in the right direction and from there he was more than confident that he would be able to figure everything else out from there on his own.

"From what it seems like though your a very strong and knowledgeable shinobi and to have unlocked the final stage is amazing, from the short things I was told about it I was never told about any of the side effects from using it, I should have known that with that much power it would come at some cost", he would say in a more serious tone. It wasn't going to deter him though, he knew that there had to be some kind of way around the side effects or atleast minimize them to where his eyes woudnt hurt.
"How about you start us off and ill follow your lead", he would say with a smile as he would watch closely to what she does next making sure not to miss anything.

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Madara nodded and decided to showcase the abilities of her Mangekyou Sharingan. “To hell with the basic stuff. Let me show you the good stuff!” She took a deep breath and activated her Mangekyou Sharingan once again, her eyes taking on the intricate pattern associated with the powerful ocular jutsu.

For the first demonstration, Madara focused her gaze on a rock about 50 meters away, creating a sphere of distorted space around it. The rock appeared to blur as it was caught within the sphere and was slowly dragged towards its center. Once the rock touched the center of the sphere, it disappeared, teleported to the Kamui dimension. Next, Madara decided to demonstrate her teleportation ability. She concentrated and teleported herself to a location she had been to before, appearing just a few meters away, showing Ciel the potential of this technique.

Finally, Madara showed Ciel the intangibility aspect of her Mangekyou Sharingan. She made parts of her body intangible at jutsu speed, allowing a small branch to pass right through her arm without causing any harm. She explained the limitations of this ability and its cooldown periods, emphasizing the importance of using it wisely. With the demonstrations complete, Madara deactivated her Mangekyou Sharingan, feeling the brief pain in her eyes once more. She turned to Ciel, her expression determined. "These are the abilities of my Mangekyou Sharingan. Remember, using these techniques comes with a cost, so it's crucial to find a balance and not rely too heavily on them. Let me show one more thing to warm up."

Madara decided to demonstrate one of her most versatile abilities, which involved creating an incredibly resilient barrier. She focused her chakra and formed the barrier with a swift hand gesture. The barrier materialized rapidly, expanding from her hand and reaching its full size in an instant. Madara then mentally commanded the formation of two additional barriers, which sprouted from the original, seamlessly expanding the protective structure. The new barriers shared the same size restrictions as the original, and all barriers would vanish a few moments later.

“Well,” she said with a smile and some sweat beading on her forehead, “that’s the good stuff. To be honest I don’t really know much basic stuff when it comes to space time. Now that I think about it,there’s one more thing…”

Madara prepared to demonstrate another powerful technique, one that allowed her to manipulate the very fabric of gravity itself. Focusing her chakra, she chose a single point 20 meters away. In an instant, an invisible dome of pure gravitational energy began to expand from the chosen point, its presence only detectable by the visible distortions it caused in the surrounding area as it froze a bird mid flight. As the dome expanded to its maximum size, the effects of the intense gravitational force became evident.

As the training session continued, Madara's keen eyes spotted a familiar figure not too far away. The person, named Snow, was someone she recognized quite well. With a warm smile on her face, Madara waved Snow over, eager to reconnect with her. As Snow approached, the curiosity of those around them grew, wondering who this new arrival was and what their connection to Madara might be.

Upon Snow's arrival, Madara revealed a fascinating piece of information. "This is actually my living clone," she said with a hint of pride in her voice. "I can't really demonstrate how to make one of these, but she's been great." Madara explained that creating a living clone was an advanced technique that she couldn't easily replicate on the spot. Nevertheless, the mere existence of Snow, who appeared so similar to Madara, was a testament to her incredible skills as a shinobi.

"I actually haven't caught up with her in a long time," Madara continued, "good to see she's been training." Snow responded with enthusiasm, confirming that she had been hard at work honing her skills. "Yep, training to be a medic now, actually," Snow shared, indicating her dedication to becoming a versatile and valuable shinobi.

Madara then showed off all her genjutsu and ST jutsu so anyone watching her could learn her techniques at a discount.

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Ciel would stand back and watch as Madara was about to begin to show him most of the things that she knew about this stage of the Sharingan and Ciel couldn't be happier. He always enjoyed being shown something new especially when it's super important to know but also self-motivating in a way, it's kinda like proving to yourself that all that hard work and long hours you put into your craft will pay out one day as long as you stay focused and not let things get in your way of becoming a better shinobi. Today will be the first time that Ciel would actually be using his MS and was extremely excited to finally be able to put it to good use. As he activate his MS he would feel a tingle in his right eye as he would suddenly be teleported into a pocket dimension. As he arrived there the young Uchiha would look around in awe as he would be astonished that he was able to do something like that."What the hell is this place? I really can't believe that i accomplished something like this, but I guess that what all my hard work equal out to", he would say with a smile as he would continue the tour of his newfound place. After a few moments, he was satisfied with his look around and decided it was time to head back to Madara.

He would activate his MS once more and would suddenly be teleported back to the training grounds to meet up with Madara. Upon his arrival back to the training grounds he would look over at Madara with a smile." This power is amazing, I honestly can't believe it. I didn't think stuff like this was possible. It has only motivated me more to become even stronger", he would say confidently.  He would watch next as she show him the intangible aspect of the MS and eagerly he would follow suit, also grabbing a branch and allowing it to pass right through him just as she had. He was a fast learner and when he had such a great teacher it made everything easier. Next, he would watch in awe as she focused her chakra and formed some kind of barrier with a swift hand gesture. The barrier materialized rapidly, expanding from her hand and reaching its full size in an instant. "Damn that's fucking cool, really cool'', he would say as he would smile and copied her exactly and successfully create his own barrier.

By this time Ciel had use a pretty good amount of chakra and was starting to feel the effects of using such high-scaling jutsu back to back like that but he wasent done yet. He would continue to watch as she showed jutsu after jutsu and he wouldn't waste any time learning everything he can. At the peak of their training session, someone would arrive and for a second Ciel thought he was starting to tripping due to seeing to Madara, but she intoduced her as snow one of her living clones.
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Madara nodded and said, "Well that is pretty friggin handy," Madara said "But I don't know if I can trust you. Maybe your eyes are just very damaged and you want to swap to get my eyes because they aren't damaged. You see how it's hard for me to trust what you're saying... but I'll tell you what. Let's go get a vision test at the medical center. If you pass, or at least do as good as I do, we can try out the swap. Keep in mind that If this turns out to be some kind of trick... well, I presume you can think of what'll happen." Madara gave him a genuine smile then pointed away from the training grounds.

"Shall we go get the test done?" she'd say.

Snow would say, "I suppose I will tag along."

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