c2: My Sister is My Reincarnation
Seeing Li Chen writhing in pain, Tsunade's amber eyes softened, a rare flicker of anguish crossing her usually strong-willed face. Her pale hand glowed with a gentle emerald light as she pressed her palm over his wound.
In an instant, Li Chen felt his injuries bathed in warmth, as though he were submerged in soothing spring water. The stabbing pain dulled, replaced by a comfortable heat that spread through his body.
This… this is the legendary Palm Healing Technique! Li Chen marveled inwardly. Compared to this ninjutsu, the Chinese medicine and Western medicine of his past life weren't even worth mentioning they'd probably cry in shame if they saw this.
After a few moments, Tsunade withdrew her hand, the green chakra dispersing into the air. She spoke softly, her voice tinged with exhaustion.
"Nawaki, your injuries are too severe. Even medical ninjutsu can only stabilize you for now, it can't restore you immediately. You'll need to recuperate slowly to avoid lasting damage. For the time being, you must stay in the hospital. No reckless running around."
Li Chen's lips twitched. Even if medical ninjutsu can't heal me instantly, you could just summon Katsuyu, the slug sage beast of Shikkotsu Forest, right? With your contract, wouldn't that fix me up in no time?
Of course, he didn't dare voice that thought aloud.
After all, ever since their grandmother, Uzumaki Mito the First Hokage's wife and former Nine-Tails' jinchūriki had passed away, Tsunade and Nawaki had only each other left. They were bound not just by blood, but by the pain of loss. It was no wonder that Tsunade, seeing her younger brother nearly killed by a hidden detonating tag trap in this war, clung to him so fiercely.
Li Chen sighed inwardly. With Nawaki's memories fused into him, he couldn't deny the emotions that came with them: admiration, awe, and that childish, innocent love Rope Tree once held for his sister. That warm bond seeped into Li Chen's heart, melting the cold edges of the modern man he once was.
"…Sister."
He whispered it unconsciously.
Tsunade blinked at him, her hardened expression briefly cracking into tenderness. Then, perhaps from sheer exhaustion, she leaned against the side of the bed. Before he realized it, her breathing had slowed, her eyes closing as she drifted into sleep.
"…?"
A young medical-nin standing nearby smiled faintly at Li Chen's confusion. She spoke in a hushed tone, as though afraid to disturb the slumbering sannin.
"These are turbulent times. The Second Great Ninja War rages on, and the Hokage's advisers are constantly demanding her strength at the front lines. Ever since you were gravely injured, Lady Tsunade has been running herself ragged between the battlefield and the hospital. She's barely rested. Even someone like her can't endure such strain forever. Please… let her sleep a little while."
Li Chen fell silent, gazing at her sleeping form. With her delicate features softened in slumber, no one would guess this was the same woman infamous for her violent temper, monstrous strength, and gambling habits.
For a long while, he just stared.
Then a thought struck him.
The system said I could designate someone as a reincarnator, didn't it? Doesn't Tsunade… make the perfect candidate?
The realization lit a fire in his chest. He finally understood the system's meaning. He was the "Main God," and the people of this world could become his "reincarnators." Their missions would earn him points, which could be redeemed for anything. Why had the system worded it so cryptically?
Li Chen smirked inwardly, his disdain for the system growing. His gaze returned to Tsunade's serene face.
Fine then. I choose her. I want Tsunade to become my reincarnator.
That single thought echoed powerfully in his heart, as though it had been etched into the very core of his soul.
"The setting is successful. Target identity confirmed as Reincarnator. Related death flags have been cancelled. Host may now view the attribute panel."
A translucent screen appeared before Li Chen's eyes.
Name: Tsunade Senju
Age: 22 years old
Overall Strength: A– (elite jōnin/shadow-level)
Known Skills: Superhuman Strength, Chakra Enhanced Strike, Shōsen Jutsu (Mystical Palm Technique), Body Flicker Technique, Medical Ninjutsu, Genjutsu Dissipation, Spiritual Summoning: Slug (Katsuyu)
Potential: A+
Evaluation: High risk of resisting system control. Please apply careful guidance.
Li Chen's face stiffened. Escape control?
Hadn't the system called him the omnipotent "Lord God"? Why was there still a risk of a reincarnator like Tsunade breaking free?
As if answering his thoughts, the system's voice resonated calmly.
"Master, enforcement requires points. Punishing a reincarnator who rejects or fails missions consumes resources. The stronger the reincarnator, the more points are consumed. To erase an A– ranked subject such as Lady Tsunade would cost 10,000 points. Current balance: 1,000. Elimination impossible."
Li Chen nearly spat blood. Erase my own sister? You must be insane!
He waved the thought away at once. Forget it. I'd never do that anyway.
Besides, coercion was the crudest method. He'd read enough infinite flow novels to understand: forcing reincarnators with threats only bred rebellion. But offering rewards, tempting them with benefits while secretly exploiting their labor now that was true efficiency. A wise Main God let others sweat and bleed, while they sat back and reaped the harvest.
"Points…" Li Chen murmured. What exactly can I exchange for?
The moment he thought it, the screen shifted. A "System Mall" appeared, laid out like a game interface, neat categories stretching endlessly.
Main sections: Equipment, Props, Skills, Bloodlines, Pets, Specials.
Subsections: Ninjutsu, Forbidden Arts, Senjutsu, Kekkei Genkai, Technology, Seals, Mysteries.
Li Chen skimmed quickly, eyes widening. The sheer variety dazzled him techniques from across worlds, bloodlines once thought extinct, even artifacts that should not exist in the Naruto timeline.
But he closed it after a few pages. He only had 1,000 points. Too few to waste.
I've played enough strategy sims in my past life to know early funds are critical. Spend on junk now, and I'll cripple my future development. That's like tossing away a watermelon just to pick up sesame seeds.
Still, one category caught his eye.
Main God Category.
Curious, he tapped it.
Right at the top was a shimmering option:
Reincarnator Quota Expansion – Cost: 500 points.
"Increases the maximum number of Reincarnators by +1."
The system elaborated: "All redemptions under this category are exclusive to the Host. They carry no side effects, surpass original versions, and include authority functions usable only by the Main God."
Li Chen inhaled sharply. So that's the true golden finger. Not scraps for subordinates, but absolute advantages for me alone.
He was tempted to redeem the extra slots immediately add more subordinates and expand fast. But reason prevailed. Control first, quality later. If I recruit too many now, I may not be able to rein them in.
His gaze drifted lower and froze again.
Reincarnation Talisman – Cost: 1,000 points.
"Transports a designated reincarnator into a parallel world chosen by the Host to complete missions or retrieve treasures. Duration: 7 days. Points may extend the time limit."
Li Chen's pupils shrank. Travel to other worlds?!
It struck him like lightning. Of course. A true reincarnation system wouldn't limit itself to a single world. The resources of one timeline are finite. Once the Naruto world is tapped dry, the system allows expansion into other realms.
His mind raced at the possibilities. So this is the road forward… developing across multiple planes, building an empire of reincarnators under my command.
Before he could sink deeper into his plans, the futon beside him shifted.
Tsunade stirred, rubbing her eyes blearily. She straightened, stretching her arms overhead, her curves outlined even beneath her loose robe.
"Mm… did I doze off in the ward?" She blinked down at him, then narrowed her eyes playfully. "Hey, Nawaki… you didn't do anything naughty to your sister while I was sleeping, did you?"
Li Chen nearly choked. This violent woman! Even half-asleep she's still Tsunade!
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