Replacing Hiruzen Sarutobi as the Third Hokage by twenty wasn't just Kazuku's fantasy.
As a transmigrator, he knew the future plot.
Though Hashirama Senju was the God of Shinobi, he was terminally ill.
Once he passed, the suppressed rival villages would grow ambitious, sparking the First Great Ninja War!
And at the war's end, Tobirama Senju sacrificed himself to stop the pursuit of Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
During that time, Tobirama tested Hiruzen and others.
The first to volunteer to stay behind was named the Third Hokage.
Now, as Konoha's ultimate nepo baby, getting into the elite circle would be easy.
As long as he acted faster than Hiruzen at that moment, he'd be the Third Hokage.
This was why Kazuku dared to set Hokage as his "small goal."
But before that…
"System, initiate the first check-in!"
Kazuku began packing—just a few fitting clothes—while mentally checking in.
As his murmured words faded, a pleasant sound rang out.
[Check-in successful!]
[Congratulations, Host, for receiving the First Check-In Gift Package!]
[Open it now?]
"Yes," Kazuku said, maintaining a calm expression.
[Gift package opened!]
[Congratulations, Host, for drawing "Hashirama's Chakra!"]
When Kazuku heard "Hashirama's Chakra," his mind buzzed.
Anyone familiar with Naruto knew.
Others had chakra, but Hashirama's was written as "chakra" and read as "chad-kra"!
Even Madara Uchiha plus the Nine-Tails couldn't surpass Hashirama in chakra!
The true God of Shinobi!
And Kazuku had drawn this on his first check-in!
This made him suspect his character design was…
Ultimate nepo baby + gacha god?
This was beyond broken.
How many people couldn't even pull an SSR?
Huff…
Kazuku took a deep breath, feeling his chakra surge and strengthen.
Like a warm current, it spread through his body.
For the first time in his life, Kazuku felt this sensation.
Pure bliss.
At the same time, basic knowledge flooded his mind.
How to extract chakra.
How to convert chakra into an airflow release.
How to precisely control chakra.
It all became part of his memory.
His understanding and use of chakra became as natural as breathing or drinking water.
As if this chakra was innate, ready for casual use!
But then, Kazuku noticed a status panel in his mind.
Like those in novels he'd read before transmigrating.
[Host: Kazuku.]
[Strength: 3]
[Speed: 2]
[Stamina: 5]
[Ability: Hashirama's Chakra Lv1.]
Kazuku glanced over it. Though he'd mastered Hashirama's chakra, his other stats were still weak.
But that made sense.
His body was only seven years old.
A child with no systematic training.
"Besides, the Naruto world is high-offense, low-defense. Eight Gates Gai can distort space with a punch but can still be killed by a kunai."
"Even with Hashirama's chakra, plenty of people can still crush me."
"But this is just the beginning. With physical training and check-in rewards…"
"I believe I'll become a powerhouse and control my own fate!"
Kazuku wasn't one to overthink or hesitate.
If he were ordinary, fine.
But with the ultimate nepo baby status and a check-in cheat?
He refused to follow Black Zetsu's script.
And so, Kazuku packed his bags and returned to Konoha with his father, Kima.
(End of Chapter)