McFazzer

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

@LokiLeo789 It's the Uchiha clans other kekkei genkai to cause arousal in all others apparently (cites Sasuke's entire harem of admirers as evidence)

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

@RyoRyoRyoken Have a good time, I've heard good things

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

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Water release was stronger, probably. But you have to keep in mind that 'the 10 year long winter' wasn't pure snow all day. It was mostly permafrost (i.e. the thing you see in Russia - it's cold but it's not covered in snow year round. The ground is just frozen solid, and nothing will grow.) So for the first year, maybe 2, there would've been snow but after that you have to imagine the type of soil where, if you step on it, your foot doesn't sink in it, and the dirt is basically so frozen that they might as well be rocks.

Fire release didn't become more popular - remember, you don't choose your chakra nature, lol.

@Buddha

Well, yeah I know you don't choose your chakra nature :P

I meant that in an age of biting cold those that can convert their chakra into a flame would presumably be sought after, that kind of popular :)

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Snow ninja had a fucking field day.

@Asura

Oh wow, I totally forgot about that movie until you said that!

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

This might be an odd question, but was Water Release all of a sudden a lot stronger/more used during the long winter? My understanding of water release is more powerful in areas that naturally have water, lakes, rivers, beaches, misty places etc. and since snow is just frozen water... I'm sure my line of logic isn't all that obtuse here :P

I also imagine Fire Release became rather popular for a rather opposite reason

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

I've been slowly trying to flesh out Kei's character flaws (all locally, nothing has changed CS wise). He'd be a very boring character if he didn't grow, after all :3

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

Kei

_{Talking to @Queentze and is in response to @Hillan}

Kei finally got his bowl of ramen and started enjoying himself, trying to not annoy the others around him by slurping too much before Dewa sat down next to him. Listening to his friend as he ate, Kei swallowed before responding.

“I get plenty of sleep, Dewa. But if it’s all boring, doesn’t it just make your eyelids even a little heavy? Hey, I'm not complaining, the fact that it's warm enough for me to feel sleepy is a great reward. Plus not being at war is a nice feeling” turning back to his meal he was called away by some high ranking Chunin to go to Training field 4 because of a ‘Lord Kishimoto’. Smiling as he could enjoy his meal in peace, Kei got some more noodles before the Chunin talked to him as well. As his mouth was full he couldn’t sigh or complain, but he could groan. Swallowing once more he faced the Jonin.

“You are Kei, correct?” with Kei warily nodding, the Chunin grinned, making Kei feel as if the bottom of his stomach fell away “You also need to go to training field 4 to meet with Lord Kishimoto” the disappointment was almost visible in Kei’s eyes as he looked sadly at his bowl of ramen.

“Just a moment, please” with a practiced hand Kei picked out all the pieces of pork from his ramen before wiping his mouth and paying for his meal, even if it was only half done it would be beyond rude to ask for a discount, what's the guy gonna do? Recycle the broth? Grinning at the Chunin, Kei pushed Dewa's order towards him.

“You should probably help yourself to Dewa’s meal, he did pay for it after all. You could finish off mine, but I’ve already taken all the good bits~♪” giving a half bow to the proprietor of the Ramen shop, Kei apologised for not being able to finish off his meal before leaving. Kei considered chasing down Dewa, but he didn’t know which way in particular he was taking to get to the training field.

“Going as the crow flies seems to be rather impolite, I’ve only just become a Genin after all” closing his eyes and resting his umbrella against his shoulder Kei flowed into the sea of foot traffic being buffeted along, moving in the general direction of training field 4.

What kinda guy is this Lord Kishimoto? Sounds important and the Hokage isn't a fool, can't be a Hokage if you are... I think... Now to be fair, Kei had never really heard someone call the Second Hokage by the title of Lord Kishimoto. In fact even if Kei was walking right by the guy he probably wouldn't be able recognise him. Following his mental map, Kei would soon find himself at training field 4, if nothing unforeseen occurred.

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

@Masaki Haruna What's wrong with Kei admiring a strong confident ninja who is skilled in both shurikenjutsu and swordplay~? They're the areas he plans to focus in after all, its the age of ninja tools! The photos are purely for scientific experiments... :P

EDIT: Also, my posts weren't that perverted were they?

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

@LokiLeo789 I picked Ramen shop for simple plot convenience :3

Naruto: Years of Winter - an Alternate Universe

@Buddha Kei has far more practical footwear for a kid who spent his formative years in a permanent winter :P