By this time, I had mastered the techniques of the Yu Yan archers in a more complete form, thanks to finding their main base, located in the northwest of the Earth Kingdom at Pohai Fortress. Colonel Shinu was kind enough to let me study the records of their classified training for free—though he should have kept them in a more secure place.
In the animated series, Zuko, disguised as the Blue Spirit, managed to sneak in unnoticed. Now I wonder if he was an incredibly skilled ninja or if the archers had grown complacent over time. The fortress had three high walls with guard towers everywhere, constantly manned by archers. They could spot even the smallest insect, let alone a mouse.
Everything was meticulously planned, except for one thing that puzzled me: their complete inability to detect underground infiltration, despite their main enemies being earthbenders. Getting into the central pagoda took only fifteen minutes; finding the records I needed, stored in an iron safe, took longer. I'd love to see Colonel Shinu's reaction to the new hole in that safe.
What about the techniques themselves? Tree-running wasn't very interesting since I already had more advanced forms of movement, but leaping between trees with my hands tied behind my back, mimicking a shinobi, was fun. Apparently, this technique was used by Edo-era messengers, who often kept their weapons tucked under their arms, allowing for quicker access. Or maybe it just made the animation more dynamic and engaging—Western minds can't truly understand the East…
A more useful technique was "Eagle Vision," which sharply enhances sight, allowing an archer to spot a target from eight hundred meters away. Of course, it's not as good as a real eagle's vision, but it's more than enough. It's worth noting that their bows are made from materials impossible to find on Earth, crafted from bone and wood, and enhanced by constant exposure to chi. This makes their arrows fly faster and farther, though even here, accuracy beyond a hundred meters drops exponentially.
For a long time, I couldn't find this fortress, until unexpectedly, the Fire Nation's dragon hawks came to my aid. These birds, used for long-distance messaging, have calm temperaments and advanced intelligence, making them easy and quick to train. Their unique ability is delivering messages directly to the recipient's location, even if they've never been there before—much like the messenger hawks in the Fire Nation's system.
These swift messengers are used everywhere by the Fire Nation, and countless communication towers have been built across the ocean for them. Their main task is coordinating the Fire Navy's fleet, sending and receiving messages. These towers house various documents, where I could easily find the information I needed. However, the fortress's location I discovered wasn't useful in the end. During my visit to the tower, a new letter was being prepared for exactly the place I needed. All that was left was to hitch a ride on a dragon hawk's tail.
Ultimately, these techniques greatly benefited my tribe. From the entire population of the Northern Water Tribe, we managed to gather only one squad of archers capable of using these techniques, but each archer could take down several benders from a distance. My father is overjoyed with this acquisition. And the competition among the army's high-ranking officials to take these future "snipers" under their wing was fierce.
**—**
91st year, 10th month after the Air Nomad genocide.
Northern Water Tribe. Capital. Palace. Kanna's room.
Waking up healthy, young, and in the arms of the woman you love—is that not the perfect morning? That's what I thought, until I noticed a soldier standing quietly, pressed right against Kanna's backside, slightly lifting her panties.
The day had finally come! I wanted to shout something lewd across the palace, but I doubt others would appreciate it. There was still an hour and a half before people started moving around the palace—plenty of time for some intimate fun. I began gently kissing her shoulders and neck, whispering sweet words into her ear. Within a minute, Kanna was only pretending to sleep, enjoying my kisses and loving words.
Sliding my hand under her local version of a robe, I started gently massaging her breast, occasionally moving to her already hardened nipples. With such attention, Kanna began moaning softly, giving herself away.
"Good morning," she greeted me, and without letting me respond, pulled me into a long, tender kiss, still moaning occasionally. My fingers focused especially on her nipples, infusing them with chi to heighten her sensitivity. Her hands weren't idle either, exploring my body until her palm found my hard member. She broke the kiss.
"Is this what I think it is?" asked a flushed Kanna, taking my member in her hands and gently stroking it. "Now I can pleasure you too," she continued surprisingly shyly, slowly moving toward my feet. Well, I'm not complaining.
"I'd be very happy," I said, patting her head.
"Just tell me if something's wrong—I've never done this before," Kanna continued. "And usually, boys don't have any issues the first time, so don't worry," she added encouragingly, assuming this was my first time too. I won't correct her—in this world, it definitely is. Right now, she looks so naively cute, like I've seduced a nun. She's examining my manhood with such curiosity—has she never seen one before? Though who knows, maybe here they do it in the dark or under the covers. I've never really asked.
Carefully licking the tip of my member and seeing my approval, she began exploring it more boldly with her tongue. Guiding her head downward, I achieved full penetration into her mouth. Kanna quickly got the hang of pleasing me, getting into the rhythm. For five minutes, all that could be heard were lewd slurping sounds, which only fueled my arousal—and apparently hers too, as her folds began secreting even more lubrication.
"I'm about to finish," I whispered, gripping her hair and setting the pace, occasionally reaching her throat. After a few seconds, my seed began pouring into Kanna's obedient mouth, which she eagerly swallowed. The first time always produces so much—I started worrying about the amount of semen gushing out.
"Ha ha ha," Kanna gasped once she'd swallowed it all. Her appearance satisfied some primal male urge in me—drooling, disheveled hair, and small remnants of my seed—it was like a red flag to a bull, with me as the aroused bull. Unable to hold back, I pushed a squeaking Kanna onto her back, removing her wet panties and troublesome robe.
"May I enter?" I asked, rubbing my member against her dripping folds, which were already welcomingly parting at the contact. Seeing her affirmative, slightly hesitant nod, I slowly began entering her eager tightness. I had to pause occasionally—it had been a while since she'd had a proper partner, and it was too tight. These pauses weren't uncomfortable; rather, they emphasized the moment's significance. Only now had Kanna fully let go of her past, entrusting herself entirely to me.
Starting gently, I gradually picked up speed. After a minute, there was no sign of previous discomfort. My lover's loud moans were music to my ears, driving my body to work even harder. Kanna reached her peak first, digging her nails into my back from the intensity. I lasted another minute, pulling out of her tight, wet warmth at the very end, covering Kanna's chest and stomach with my seed. She was still somewhere else entirely. Within a minute, my member was ready for action again—last time, it recovered too quickly.
After resting enough, Kanna wanted more, and I didn't need to be asked—I was ready for her. This time, I fully enjoyed her gorgeous backside, prominently displayed in the doggy-style position. Over the course of an hour, we tried several other positions, some so embarrassing that Kanna had to look away from me.
I didn't want to let Kanna go, but her endurance set limits. I had her work her hands and mouth one last time before I was satisfied. Such is the side effect of having so much chi—fortunately, it doesn't affect my mind, but going unsatisfied isn't good for the body overall. It's unclear whether this is a downside or an upside.
That day, Kanna's appearance screamed to every adult what had happened—at least the other women knew, leading her away with flushed cheeks, eager to hear the details, I assume. Fortunately, Kanna knows how to keep her mouth shut; it's too early to announce our relationship publicly. My list of potential wives is only growing…
She wouldn't let me use chi to heal her—some female intricacies I'll never understand. The main thing is that I checked to make sure I hadn't accidentally damaged anything—everything was fine.
That evening, June called me for a talk. It was intimidating—I'd never seen her so serious. The conversation started with responsibility for one's actions, then seamlessly moved to fatherhood and children. Only at the end did she directly ask about Kanna and me. The whole time, she was observing my reactions to these topics.
It was all a test of the seriousness of my intentions. As it turns out, she wants to talk to Kanna too but has no intention of interfering with two hearts in love. Her next question was about having grandchildren. Figuring out what Kanna and I had been up to wasn't difficult for her, but here, June looked happier. I think in her dreams, she's already babysitting little Yukis.
"Of course, it's better not to rush into this—it's a big responsibility. Children should grow up in a complete family, not while their father is wandering who knows where," she threw a reproachful glance at me. That stone was rightfully thrown in my garden—lately, I've been traveling frequently through the Earth Kingdom.
"We think so too—it's too early," I nodded in agreement.
"For reliability, I could give her a special drink that prevents unwanted pregnancy, but it's highly undesirable for those who still want children later. So, train your reaction time. And don't you dare hurt her!" she jokingly threatened with a fist at the end.
"It was fun watching your secret relationship. In my opinion, only a blind person wouldn't have noticed. Fortunately, I personally selected the staff—everyone knows but will stay silent," her teasing words stopped me at the door. I thought everything had been discreet and unnoticed…
"I've prepared another room for you where the walls don't let sound through," June called after me. It's hard to realize that all your supposedly secret actions were calmly visible to many. Though… we didn't really hide our relationship much. Alright, alright, it's always easier to make excuses. It's best to simply acknowledge that lovestruck couples always give themselves away—it's an axiom. Another excuse, I guess.
So, I need to try influencing the reproductive system through chi programming. Now I can focus on this issue—the entire system is more or less formed, and the first chakra's awakening accelerated everything in my body. I should also remember to ask Kanna to find out from her mother where that prepared room is…