Night fell, and the orphanage was quiet.
Yet, inside the dormitory, the children were chattering excitedly.
Having come out of the war-torn lands, they had been in confusion and uncertainty for so long.
But tonight, they finally saw a glimmer of hope for the future.
About ten children gathered together, excitedly discussing their prospects.
"Leaf Village is so kind to us. Not only do they provide food and water, but they're also going to teach us how to make a living."
"Yeah, I've never eaten this well in my whole life."
"I'm going to work hard and learn a trade, earn lots of money, and never go hungry again!"
Under the light, the children's faces were filled with hope and dreams for the future.
Lying on his hard single bed, Mo Yu couldn't help but reflect.
The children in this world were much more mature at a young age. If they were back on Earth, kids around ten years old would still be clinging to their parents, but here, they were already thinking about how to earn a living.
At that moment, an older child spoke to a younger one.
"By the way, why didn't you go to the ninja academy today? I'm too old to go, but you—why didn't you go?"
The child who had refused to attend the ninja academy turned red-eyed and said, "My parents were killed by ninjas."
The other children fell silent. Some looked sad, some were angry.
They had all become orphans because of ninjas.
After all, on the surface, it seemed like the war had been started by ninjas.
The older boy said, "Sorry," then asked the child, "What about you?"
This child, who seemed quite clever, was one of the three who had rejected the ninja academy. He smirked and said proudly, "I'm not an idiot. Why would I become a ninja and go die in battle? My goal is to become a rich tycoon, and when that happens, I'll hire strong ninjas to be my bodyguards. Isn't that the best?"
The other children instinctively nodded, agreeing with his reasoning.
"If only there were no ninjas, there wouldn't be any war in this world."
"Yeah, it's all the ninjas' fault."
"Look at those three. Once they become ninjas, they'll probably kill a lot of people. They're nothing but executioners."
At that moment, Mo Yu could feel many eyes on him.
Some were filled with hatred, others with disdain, and still others with anger.
"Enough!"
Ichiraku shouted, startling the other children.
"Who's the one taking you in? Who's giving you food and shelter? It's Leaf Village, it's ninjas!"
After that, Ichiraku didn't want to stay with them anymore and walked over to Mo Yu.
The other children fell silent, their hearts conflicted.
Ninjas were responsible for causing their displacement, but it was also ninjas who had taken them in and given them food.
For a moment, they didn't know whether to feel hatred or gratitude.
Ichiraku walked up to Mo Yu's side and comforted him. "Mo Yu, don't listen to them."
Mo Yu's expression didn't change. He said, "It's okay, they're not entirely wrong. The original purpose of ninjas was for assassinations and missions."
"Th-That…"Ichiraku was speechless. "I don't understand all that, but anyway, you're my friend. Even if you become a ninja, you'll still be my friend."
Mo Yu felt a warmth in his heart but said nothing, simply patting Ichiraku on the shoulder.
The children weren't entirely wrong. The First Shinobi World War had indeed been caused by ninjas, and most of their families had been killed by them.
But…
Would there be no wars without ninjas? That was impossible.
Ninjas had only existed for about a thousand years. Before ninjas, there had been the era of samurai and the era of onmyoji, and wars had occurred in every era.
To put it simply, wars were all about fighting for resources.
War had been a constant throughout human history and had never disappeared.
The child who had said his parents were killed by ninjas and therefore refused to become a ninja was just being naive.
If it were Mo Yu, he would choose to become a ninja because only then could he take revenge!
Another child had said that if he became a rich tycoon, he could hire ninjas as bodyguards.
He was a bit smarter than the first, but still naive.
External power was always external power. Only one's strength was truly reliable.
Even if you became a world-famous tycoon and everyone respected you, what if you encountered a group of vicious ninjas? Would they spare you? Would the bodyguards you hired risk their lives for you?
The merchant Kado from the original story was a perfect example.
So, rather than shaking his determination, the children's conversation only made Mo Yu even more resolved to become a ninja.
In this chaotic world, without strong power, you might as well die.
He didn't want to live the mundane life he had in his previous life.
...
"Ding! The host's mental fluctuations have met the required standards. The 'Kekkin System' is now activated!"
A voice suddenly echoed in Mo Yu's mind, startling him.
But as a seasoned novel reader, he didn't panic or start shouting. He calmly analyzed the situation, and even Yi Le, sitting beside him, didn't notice anything strange from his expression.
Mo Yu spoke inwardly, "Who are you? Kekkin System?"
The voice replied again, "Yes, Host. This system is called the Kekkin System."
After some back-and-forth conversation, Mo Yu understood the general function of the system.
In short, the reason he had crossed over into the Naruto world was because of the Kekkin System.
As for where the Kekkin System came from, that was unclear.
According to the system, because of his intense desire to become a ninja, it had been awakened. Otherwise, it would have remained dormant inside him.
Mo Yu was greatly relieved. He was glad that he had made the right choice.
Otherwise, if he had carried the system without knowing and lived a normal life, it would have been like sitting on a mountain of gold while being a beggar.
"What functions do you have?" Mo Yu asked, now more curious than ever.
The system responded, "As the name suggests, as long as you have money, anything that exists in the world can be bought through this system."
Mo Yu's heart skipped a beat. "This system is awesome! I knew it would be amazing."
"Can I directly exchange for strength, say, to become a Jonin—or even a Hokage-level ninja?"
"Of course."
"Can I exchange for S-rank ninjutsu?"
"Of course."
"Can I exchange for Kekkei Genkai like the Sharingan, Rinnegan, or Wood Style?"
"Of course."
Mo Yu was overjoyed and said, "Then, first, boost my strength to Hokage level, then exchange for a Sage Mode body, a pair of Rinnegan, and finally seal the Ten-Tails inside me."
Mo Yu thought to himself with delight, once I have these things, sweeping the Shinobi World and reaching the peak of life will be just around the corner!