Oliver sat in his dimly lit apartment, surrounded by stacks of notes, scrolls, and old books he had borrowed from the library. His latest mission earnings were spread across the table, a mix of ryo and mission reports. But no matter how much he worked, it felt like money disappeared faster than it came in.
"This isn't sustainable."
He needed another source of income. Something steady. Something that wouldn't require him to take endless missions just to stay afloat.
And then it hit him—a book.
The Idea
Oliver had spent years training, analyzing, and studying. He had developed a unique perspective on combat, balancing ninja techniques with an outsider's way of thinking.
What if he wrote it all down?
The ninja world valued knowledge, especially techniques that could give someone an edge. Most books on tactics and strategy were clan secrets, passed down through generations. But Oliver? He wasn't bound by those restrictions.
He could write a book for everyone—an independent ninja's guide to survival.
Outlining the Book
He grabbed a fresh scroll and started writing:
Title: The Unorthodox Shinobi – A Guide to Tactical Combat
Chapters:
1. Mind Over Muscle – Understanding the psychology of battle
2. Fighting Without Chakra – Strategies for when you're low on energy
3. Weapon Mastery – Using unconventional weapons effectively
4. Adapting to Opponents – Reading your enemy's style and countering it
5. Deception & Illusions – The art of misdirection in combat
6. Fūinjutsu Basics – Practical seals that every ninja should know
7. Survival on a Budget – How to maintain gear, craft supplies, and stretch resources
8. Winning Without Fighting – How to manipulate battles before they begin
The more he wrote, the more excited he became.
This wasn't just a way to make money—it was a legacy.
Testing the Idea
Before investing too much time, Oliver decided to test his material. He took some of his early chapters and showed them to Rock Lee, Tenten, and Neji.
Lee, of course, was excited about anything involving training.
Tenten liked the weapons section and even offered to help refine it.
Neji, while skeptical at first, admitted that the sections on tactics and deception were surprisingly insightful.
Even Shino, when Oliver showed him a draft, nodded in approval.
"This could work."
Finding a Publisher
Writing was one thing—getting it published was another.
Oliver knew that most books in Konoha were clan-regulated, meaning information was carefully controlled. If he wanted to publish, he'd need approval from the village—or he'd have to go independent.
Both options had risks.
• Official Publishing → More legitimacy, but the Hokage (or worse, Danzō) might censor his content.
• Independent Publishing → More freedom, but it would take more resources and he might face opposition.
Either way, Oliver wasn't backing down.
He had the skills. He had the knowledge.
Now, he was going to make sure the world heard his voice.