I've been convinced. @AoMythology

(Huh. I feel like I've gotten luckier. Strange) Two pluses to Luck stat.

Got it. Updated the stats sheet.
Adhoc vote count started by AoMythology on Aug 9, 2018 at 3:17 PM, finished with 48 posts and 23 votes.
 
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Winning votes:
[18]Tease the kid
[13]The toy kunai

SB:
[23]Tease the kid
[14]The doll

Total winners:
[W]Tease the kid
[]The toy kunai OR The doll

Any arguments and reasons on why I should pick one or the other?
Adhoc vote count started by AoMythology on Aug 9, 2018 at 4:29 PM, finished with 49 posts and 23 votes.
 
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The toy Kunai because full exploitation of Super Prodigy (Fake) and because the Uchiha Clan want another Prodigy.
 
Social actions are in large part there to raise reputations, and our starting reputations with people are likely to be higher as a more obvious prodigy. Thus, extra training actions gives most of the benefit of extra social actions, at least at this early stage.
I'm sorry, my brain must not be working. Because I don't understand the second half of your post. Could you please walk me through it?
 
I'm sorry, my brain must not be working. Because I don't understand the second half of your post. Could you please walk me through it?
Sure, no worries.

So, social actions are there to raise reputation. There may be other things we can do with them - convincing people we have enough reputation with to do things for us - but at least in these early days, they're pretty much pure rep grinding.

Showing off how capable we are - and rapidly improving our skills as a shinobi - will increase our starting reputation with people who don't know us, but who respect geniuses and prodigies for being thus, like our grandmother did when we demonstrated how we are a genius. Granted that had an extreme effect because that fed into Uchiha superiority, but we can expect a lesser effect around the village as a whole. People respected Itachi and the like, even if they didn't know him personally, before the massacre.

Therefore, by focusing on training we will gain reputation with people, which is the main point of social at this stage. So training actions are the superior choice.

Does that make sense?
 
Sure, no worries.

So, social actions are there to raise reputation. There may be other things we can do with them - convincing people we have enough reputation with to do things for us - but at least in these early days, they're pretty much pure rep grinding.

Showing off how capable we are - and rapidly improving our skills as a shinobi - will increase our starting reputation with people who don't know us, but who respect geniuses and prodigies for being thus, like our grandmother did when we demonstrated how we are a genius. Granted that had an extreme effect because that fed into Uchiha superiority, but we can expect a lesser effect around the village as a whole. People respected Itachi and the like, even if they didn't know him personally, before the massacre.

Therefore, by focusing on training we will gain reputation with people, which is the main point of social at this stage. So training actions are the superior choice.

Does that make sense?
Yes. Thank you.
 
Socials mean skill trainers and being in a better position in the Massacre.

Trainers are a massive deal, as we have a limited timer before they all die
 
Story 6 (Sasuke and Itachi)
[W]The toy kunai
(3 Training options, 2 Social, 2 Studying)
[W]Tease the kid

You can't resist. When you smell blood, you pounce. Sasuke being less than two years old doesn't matter in this case.

You say, "my brother is more awesome than yours," deliberately needling his weak spot.

"No! Nii-san more aweshum!" Sasuke replies back.

Which devolves into childish bickering, but you don't mind.

When Itachi and Shisui return, much to the latter's amusement, it is to find Sasuke trying to bite you. "What's going on here?" Shisui asks, still amused.

Itachi's face is blank, so you can't tell what he's thinking.

Sasuke immediately stops trying to bite you and goes up to Itachi, saying, "nii-san! Rin says her brother more aweshum! But nii-san best brother in da world! Tell her, nii-san!"

Now you can see Itachi's lip twitch upwards. He says, "I don't know. Shisui is a rather awesome brother," mischief dancing in his eyes.

Huh. You didn't think Itachi capable of such a thing.

Sasuke starts pouting at Itachi, looking like a kicked puppy. He also constantly repeats his brother's title.

Itachi bends down a bit… then flicks Sasuke's forehead.

"Ow ow ow. Why, nii-san?" Sasuke says, looking at his brother like the older boy had betrayed him.

"Foolish little brother," Itachi says, "there's no need to get into fights over me. I can defend my… awesomeness myself."

"Okay," says Sasuke, "but didja hav' to flick?"

"Yes," says Itachi, then turns to you. He then says, "thank you for keeping Sasuke company. I might ask mother to arrange a play date later."

"You're welcome, Itachi-san," you say, smiling evilly, "I… wouldn't be opposed."

Itachi seems surprised, most likely at your eloquence, then smiles. He says, "it might do Sasuke some good, to spend time with you."

"Nii-san!" Sasuke says, "don't need no stinkin' witch!"

You can feel your eyebrows twitch. You say, "what did you say, you brat…?"

Sasuke sticks out his tongue, and you realize that you're speaking to a child less than two years old. You feel your cheeks grow hot from embarrassment. Before you say anything, Itachi intervenes and takes Sasuke away.

Itachi Rep: E+ -> D-
Sasuke Social option unlocked!
Sasuke Rep: Remains at E- (=neutral)

-----

For the next year, you train your body. Under your mother's instruction, who used to be a Jounin in Uzushiogakure, you start more strenuous exercises.

You finally tell her about how you can tell who is entering a room and a little about their mood.

"That's a powerful ability," Korin says, "unfortunately, I didn't inherit that from my grandmother; neither did my mother. I AM a Chakra Sensor, but I can't use it without my Chakra. I recommend that you experiment a bit with it - until we've unlocked your Chakra, you probably won't have much control over your Sensing skill."

Three training actions. Speed and Strength gain a full Rank, and Chakra a (++), to be applied later, when your body is ready. Dexterity&Flexibility: E- -> E+

-----

You also spend time with Shisui and your grandmother.

The old woman seems enthusiastic over teaching you theory of the ninja arts and such; she might have only been a Chuunin before she retired to raise your father, but her grasp of Chakra theory and things such as sciences and mathematics is only second to the Sandaime Hokage in Konoha, as the woman boasts - a bit bitterly; it seems she's a little too competitive, or maybe he spurned her love when they were young or something.

You are almost certain that Nanako noticed you were learning a bit too quickly and easily; you also showed proficiency in writing and calligraphy without anyone having taught you. But Nanako didn't seem to care - she simply gave you more difficult 'challenges' to overcome. Some were things you would have had a hard time with even as an adult.

Your grandmother seems a lot more fond of you right now; it might have helped that your eyes have already turned black - the classic Uchiha black, signifying the potential to awaken the Sharingan. On the flip side, you now know what a Sorcery Trait- uh, Bloodline Limit is, as well as some examples!

Oh, you also learned what hand-seals do, and how they are made!

Two 'Theory' Actions! Got the Skill 'Ninja Academics' at B- rank!
Your Intelligence Stat has gone up! A- (1/10) -> A- (4/10)
Nanako Rep. has gone up: D ->C-
Got Skill 'Hand-Seals' at F+

-----

In the meanwhile, Shisui asks you what you want to do together.

You say, "may I watch you train?"

After a bit of hesitation, Shisui takes you to a pier and shows you Goukakyuu no jutsu (Great Fireball technique). He says, "the hand-seals are Snake, Ram, Monkey, Boar, Horse, Tiger. Remember them well, because you will learn this one day."

Hand-Seals Skill goes up! F+ -> E- rank
Flaw 'Impulsive - moderate-high' activates!

"Why not now?" You say, unable to stop yourself.

You should really have known better; Magecraft was not taught until later ages for good reasons, even if the secrecy part of the reasons is moot in this world.

Shisui gives you a lecture on how too-early activation of one's Chakra can be dangerous. Then, he says, "wait, do you even know what hand-seals are?"

"Grandma taught me about hand-seals," you say, then show him a passable rendition of the hand-seals of the Great Fireball jutsu.

"Of course she did," Shisui says, murmuring, "shitty old woman," afterwards.

"Nii-chan!" You say, "do you have to talk like that?!" Incredulous at hearing Shisui curse for the first time.

"So, you heard that, huh? But is there room for you to talk? I've heard that the first thing you did when you met her was call her a hag to her face!" Shisui says, a smirk on his face.

"Nii-chan!" You say, annoyed at having that used against you.

"Okay, okay!" He says, "I won't call the shitty old woman that again, at least in front of you."

"You better!" You say, "even if you're right about her. But at least call her that to her face!"

Shisui snickers.

Shisui Rep. goes up! B (halfway through B+) -> B+ (halfway through A-)

Shisui's birthday comes and goes, and Itachi is there, this time without Sasuke. You don't get to speak with either of them, though, because what seems like the entire clan is around.

You-

[]Mingle with the guests
[]Stick with your father and stay silent

Your own birthday party is a quiet affair; Itachi and Sasuke are not around, and your father wanted a quiet celebration. The next year, though, he will introduce you to the clan officially. You find it ironic that you were born on February third, just like 'before'.

This year, you are going to focus on:

[]Training
+Plus two 'Training' Actions
[]Studying
+Plus two 'Studying' Actions
[]Socializing
+Plus two 'Social' Actions
 
[X]Mingle with the guests
This can either end with prick or nice if it's the former counter-prick will be deployed

[X]Socializing
Fun stuff
 
[X]Mingle with the guests
[X]Socializing
Now that we have an in with Sasuke and Itachi, we might be on a deadline to affect changes to the timeline of the Uchiha massacre. If we weren't then training would probably be the better option, though.
 
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[X]Stick with your father and stay silent
[X]Training

Besides further Super Prodigy (Fake) exploiting, no real reason. Though to inform those that don't know,

Training:
4 Training, 2 Studying, 2 Social

Studying:
2 Training, 4 Studying, 2 Social

Socializing:
2 Training, 2 Studying, 4 Social
 
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