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Chapter 2 - Chapter 1: Game Over. Press [New Game]?

Darkness. Silence. Laggy AF.Just like my ex's DnD campaign — boring as hell and ending in a fizzle.

Well, that's how I died. Again. This time — officially. RIP me. GGWP.

I found myself floating in some endless white void. Like someone rage-uninstalled the universe and forgot to delete the ghost cache. I looked down — no legs, just wispy transparent bullshit. Spirit mode activated. No tutorial. No loot. Total scam.

And then...

[SYSTEM MESSAGE]Congratulations!You've managed to survive despite the Death Angel's persistent camping. Only three mortals ever managed this before. As a reward, you get:— One (1) Extra Life— Full Memory Retention™— Bonus EXP carried overWould you like to reincarnate?

☑ YES☐ NO

I didn't even blink. I mean, duh — YES. New game plus, here I come, baby.

But just as I was about to press the celestial 'YES' button with my ghosty-ass finger...

[SYSTEM MESSAGE]CONGRATULATIONS!!!You have achieved the legendary feat: "Dumbest Death Imaginable".Your demise was so idiotic it made several gods snort divine beer and sent one Death Angel into early retirement due to psychological trauma.Reward:— Choose a World— Choose a Character— Choose a Superpower

☑ YES☐ NO

Oh.So not just an extra life — a cosmic "make-your-own-RPG" starter pack. Fucking jackpot.Sure, being a cosmic meme is a little degrading, but I'll take the perks and deal with the trauma later (like every gamer ever).

Of course I clicked YES again, with the enthusiasm of a weeb buying body pillows on discount.

[SYSTEM BOOTING…]Merging soul core with memory kernel...1%... 16%... 54%... 83%...Jesus, even death has load times.99%...COMPLETE.

Phew. Memory preserved. No wipes. No save corruption.

And then—

[FATAL ERROR]What. The. Actual. F@ck?

[SYSTEM PAUSED]Additional Options Unlocked due to "Legendary Idiocy" status.Would you like to proceed?

☑ YES☐ NO

Sure, what could possibly go wrong?

Choice #1: Select Reincarnation World(Provided by the Prince of Hell in gratitude for staff recruitment.)(Compiled by Demon of Circle Three, Boiler #16565156454454)P.S. "See you soon. — Not-at-all-bitter Ex-Death Angel."

Oh, I've got a really bad feeling about this.

Available Worlds:1 — Naruto2 — Naruto: Dark Mode3 — Naruto: Hardcore Edition

Seriously? That's it? Where's the fantasy tavern porn simulator?Fine. I'll pick #1. Better the canon you know than some edgy alt-timeline where everyone wears black leather and stabs each other for ramen.

Choice #2: Pick Your Avatar(List generously donated by Death Himself.)Yeah, I'm boned.

Available bodies:1 — Naruto Uzumaki2 — Naruko Uzumaki (WTF?!)3 — Menma Namikaze (the emo AU edition)

Thanks, Death. Real original.Option #1. I'll take OG blonde idiot. At least I know what he's working with.

Plus:— Built-in Kyūbi-powered chakra reactor— Access to canon plot armor— HINATA. Canon Hinata. That introvert goddess with kawaii eyes and a secret obsession? Yeah. Her.

Let's just say, I plan to research her affection stat extensively. For science.

Choice #3: Choose Your OP Cheat Skill(Sponsored by The God of Games)— Thank RNGsus.

Options:1 — Gamer System: Standard Edition2 — Gamer System: Plus Edition3 — Gamer System: T-3000™ (Early Access Beta, may cause existential glitches)

Ohoho. Jackpot again. Gamer system. Every isekai junkie's wet dream.

Okay, let's peek under the hood.

Clicking the '!' next to Option 2:— Base Pack from Standard— + Forum— + Shop— + Auction

Not bad.

Clicking the '!' next to Option 1:— Gamer's Body (Passive regen like Wolverine with cheat codes)— Gamer's Mind (Mental debuff immunity and cold-blooded logic)— Quest Generator™— Illusion Barrier (Dungeon Forge mode unlocked)

Solid.

Clicking the '!' next to Option 3:— All above— Custom Quests— Ability to argue with the System (99% chance of getting ignored, but still)— Dynamic AI support

Say no more.

Selected: Gamer System – Version T-3000™If it explodes, at least I'll go out in beta-test glory.

[TIMER INITIATED]33... 32... 31...

OH SHIT, I'M ON A TIMER!?

☑ LOCKED IN: WORLD: NARUTO / AVATAR: NARUTO / PERK: GAMER SYSTEM – T-3000™INITIATING REINCARNATION...

2%...10%... World Selected.25%... Body Linked.50%... Installing cheat codes.86%... Optimizing BS.99%...INSTALLATION COMPLETE.Have a nice respawn, asshole.

Flash. Boom. Fade to black.Then nothing.

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