[Ding! World detected: Shinobi Realm.]
[Conditions met for MOBA Space creation. Initiating MOBA Space…]
[Space creation in progress…]
[MOBA Space creation complete!]
[Ding! Congratulations to all citizens of this world. Your world has been selected as the battleground for MOBA Space Combat. You are now participants in MOBA Space.]
[Winners of combat will receive generous rewards.]
[Rewards include but are not limited to: ninjutsu, taijutsu, items, kekkei genkai…]
[Losers will face penalties.]
[Penalties include but are not limited to: removal of certain abilities, public exposure of past secrets, forced behavior triggers…]
[Now beginning combat beta test. Entry requirement: All ninja school students aged 10–13. All citizens of the Shinobi Realm can observe the beta test via mental link to the MOBA space. Initial comment privileges are granted to: all Jonin and those above Jonin rank.]
A stream of mechanical, emotionless announcements echoed in Hayashi Ren's ears—and left him completely stunned.
"Is… is this my cheat code? My golden finger? But… why does it feel so weird?" he muttered, blinking in disbelief.
"Ren-kun, Sasuko, did you guys just hear a weird voice too?"
Naruko tilted her head as she looked at the two. Her sapphire-blue eyes blinked innocently, her whole demeanor childlike and adorable.
Sasuko's expression stayed as cool as ever. She gave Naruko a single glance—flat, calm—saying both everything and nothing at once.
Naruko stared at Sasuko in confusion.
It was as if she were silently asking, "Why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?"
"Idiot," Sasuko said coldly.
Seriously—everyone! The announcement said the entire population! How could this airhead not realize what just happened?
"Damn it, Sasuko! Are you looking for a fight?!"
Naruko suddenly leapt to her feet, puffing up her cheeks in anger.
"Hmph."
Sasuko let out a cold snort but didn't respond.
"You jerk, Sasuko!"
Naruko growled with frustration, about to lunge forward—
But Hayashi Ren stepped in with a soft chuckle and calmed her down gently.
"Naruko, don't be so fierce. You're a girl, remember?"
He reached out and lightly stroked one of her blonde twin-tails.
Naruko's cheeks turned red, and she gave Sasuko a final snort before turning to Ren with a sweet voice:
"Ren-kun, you're always the nicest~"
She sounded like she was purring.
Sasuko watched the scene coldly, her eyes lingering not on Ren's face but on the hand still resting on Naruko's ponytail.
"I'll go cook dinner first. I'll be back in a bit,"
Hayashi Ren said with a smile, clearly having noticed Sasuko's gaze. He pulled his hand back and headed toward the kitchen.
Just as he took a few steps—he suddenly stopped.
A wide grin slowly spread across his face.
[Ding! I am the MOBA Space Battle Sprite. Congratulations! The MOBA System has detected that you possess deep familiarity with MOBA-style battles. You have been selected as the MOBA Space Administrator. You will oversee key aspects of system operations.]
[Initial Compensation Package: Once per month, you may handpick five prizes that match your current administrator rank to place on a Prize Wheel. One of them will be randomly selected and instantly infused into your body. Further rewards will increase as your authority level rises.]
Hayashi Ren nearly jumped with excitement.
Finally—finally, he had something that could turn his life around!
Danzo, you old bastard… your days are numbered.