[Ding, congratulations! You have obtained 10 value points.]
[Would you like to recharge these 10 value points for 7,000 coins?]
[Recharge successful. Congratulations! You have received 7,000 coins.]
[Current balance: 7,040 coins]
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[User: Shimoku
Chakra Nature: Fire, Water, Wind, Lightning, Earth, Yin
Chakra Reserves: 9 cards
Ninjutsu: The Flying Thunder God Technique (S-Rank–Space-Time Ninjutsu), Eight Gates of Death Formation (S-Rank–Taijutsu), The Spirit Transformation Technique (S-Rank–Spiritual Ninjutsu), The Bringer-of-Darkness Technique (A-Rank–Genjutsu), Triple Rashōmon (A-Rank–Summoning Jutsu), Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu (A-Rank–Jutsu), Shadow Clone Jutsu (B-Rank–Clone Technique)...
Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan (Mangekyo)
Taijutsu: One Thousand Years of Death, Leaf Whirlwind
Special Skill: The Chakra Extraction Method
Special Weapon: Dragon-Weaving Blade
Current Balance: 7,040 coins]
Shimoku first reviewed his basic information.
Just looking at this shiny new setup gave him a rush of happiness.
Who would've thought that merely three months ago,
he was just a ten-year-old rookie ninja who hadn't even unlocked his Sharingan yet.
Now, though, he'd already mastered three S-Rank ninjutsu, three A-Rank techniques, and countless other jutsu; awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan; wielded a divine weapon; and his combat strength practically rivaled transcendent Kage-level powerhouses!
And none of this would've been possible without help, though.
"And also, thank you, my omnipotent and mighty system daddy, right?"
Just to boost his luck, Shimoku started groveling pathetically.
If the System actually had consciousness,
it probably already wanted to spit on him and call him a backstabbing piece of trash host.
...
After acquiring many high chakra-cost techniques and surviving the mission in Iwagakure Village, Shimoku increasingly felt his total chakra reserves were insufficient.
If he had sufficient chakra,
he wouldn't have had to run thousands of kilometers all the way back from the Land of Earth like some exhausted mess.
With one use of The Flying Thunder God Technique, he could've instantly returned to his home village.
How fast! How convenient!
So, once inside the system,
instead of purchasing anything else, Shimoku immediately spent 2,600 coins
to buy an additional 26 cards of chakra capacity,
boosting his overall chakra reserves up to a full 35 cards!
This equated to exactly the total chakra of 35 elite jonin.
Although this amount still couldn't compare with that of the Uzumaki clan or those beast-containers,
among Kage-level shinobi, it was definitely mid-to-high tier.
Based on one card being enough to release six to eight A-Rank techniques,
even high-chakra-consuming techniques like The Flying Thunder God Technique could be used dozens of times over short distances.
Additionally, as a side effect, it significantly increased his ocular power as well.
In the future, when activating Susano'o, there would no longer be any need to count every second cautiously.
For now, this 35-card capacity should be more than enough.
...
When it comes to upgrading your power level, there's no such thing as too much spending.
In the blink of an eye, 2,600 coins had drained away like water rushing down a drain, and Shimoku felt a sharp pang of regret.
Staring at the remaining 4,440 coins, Shimoku became far more cautious with his spending inside the System Store.
Eventually, after wandering around the entire shopping mall,
He only bought some essentials:
[Sealing Technique: Contract Seal (B-Rank)] — 200 coins (severs summoning contracts)
[Taijutsu: Thousand Flames Blade (B-Rank)] — 200 coins (a domineering sword technique best used with weapons, quite effective)
One high-grade Healing Pill — 500 coins (quickly heals any injuries; kept as an emergency backup)
One high-grade Chakra Recovery Pill — 500 coins (instantly restores full chakra energy; also kept as an emergency backup)
In total, he spent 1,400 coins.
Though expensive, it was definitely worth it.
After all, now that he had these two life-saving pills, even if pushed into a life-threatening situation, Shimoku felt confident enough to turn the tide.
Of course, right now,
Across the entire Ninja World,
There were likely only a handful of enemies capable of forcing him into such a desperate predicament.
After finishing the purchase,
Shimoku didn't choose to gamble further with another [Ten-Turn Gacha].
His luck had already run unusually hot during the last draw.
Even Lady Luck probably needed a break after favoring him for so long.
Given his usual streak of bad luck,
If he forced another Ten-Turn Gacha now, he might end up losing even his underwear.
So, Shimoku decided to put the remaining [3,040 coins] aside for now—
Just in case of emergencies,
Or perhaps wait until his luck improved before going all-in on another Ten-Turn Gacha.
Hmm…
"Come to think of it, why does this hot spring feel noticeably colder?"
"And where did this hot spring even come from anyway?"
Shimoku stretched comfortably, yawning as he scanned the surroundings.
That's when he noticed, behind the pool, a small stove meant for heating the water.
"I see."
[Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!]
A massive burst of flames shot forth, pouring into the stove.
Before long,
The entire pool warmed up again, bubbling and steaming.
And within the bathroom, thick white mist quickly filled the air.
At the same time, a small red panda floated to the surface—its whole body bright red, seemingly cooked.
...
He soaked for over an hour before finally stepping out wrapped in a towel, refreshed and energized,
Even scooping up the little red panda on his way out.
Just then,
"Knock knock knock..."
Footsteps approached, followed by someone knocking at the front door.
Shimoku opened it.
Standing outside was a beautiful woman holding a steaming tray of dinner.
It was Hazuki Uchiha, Izumi's mother.
Her husband and Shimoku's father had been teammates during their academy days, sharing a deep bond.
Unfortunately, one died during the Third Great Ninja War, while the other fell on the night of the Nine-Tails' attack.
Therefore, when Shimoku was young,
While living in Konoha Village, Hazuki had always doted on him, often bringing him various meals.
She had practically treated him like her own son.
"Aunt Hazuki, what brings you here?"
"I saw Tō and Riyō coming back home, so I figured you must've finished your seclusion."
"Judging by the time, you probably haven't had dinner yet, right?"
"So I made something to eat and brought it over for you."
"Most of the clan's burdens rest on your shoulders now—you can't afford to let your health slip!"
The woman said gently, her voice full of concern, as she handed him the lunchbox.
Shimoku accepted the meal, taking in its rich aroma, and felt a warmth bloom in his chest.
Who says the Uchiha Clan are born ruthless, bloodthirsty brutes?
That's pure bullshit!
And it was to protect the clan's very kindness and tenderness that he took up his sword without hesitation!
"Thank you, Aunt Hazuki!"
"Won't you come inside and sit for a while?"
"No need. I still have to deliver dinners to the construction crew. You just enjoy your meal."
"Oh right, Izumi?"
Aunt Hazuki called softly, pulling her daughter Izumi out from behind her.
"You wanted to speak with Shimoku, didn't you?"
"After you finish asking, be sure to go back home early. Don't trouble Shimoku too much."
"Y-yes, Mother."
Izumi fidgeted nervously with her sleeve, replying in a soft tone.
...
"Izumi, what did you want to talk about?"
Looking at Izumi—barely thirteen, already half a head taller than him—and remembering how she used to tease him like a little brother when they were kids, Shimoku spoke extra gently.
It was precisely because he regarded her as somewhat of an older sister that on the night she defected from Konoha,
he deliberately ordered his subordinates to capture Izumi's entire family.
Though deep down, Izumi probably never wanted to leave Konoha—or Itachi's side…
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