As a transmigrator, Kōichi had naturally considered the possibility of a golden finger or cheat code.
However, after a year or two of observation, he found he had no such thing. The only special attribute was his innate vast mental energy—a consequence of his actual mental age being over twenty years old.
After a brief moment of resigned sighing, Kōichi wasn't too disappointed. After all, his familiarity with the Naruto world's plot could be considered his greatest golden finger.
It was precisely for this reason that he had followed Konoha's arrangements step by step.
Entering the orphanage, moving into a residence in the Konoha suburbs, then studying at the Ninja Academy. Next would perhaps be graduating as a Genin and heading to the battlefield.
In the end, he would either die on the battlefield or struggle to kill his way out, roaring, "My fate is mine to control!"
But now that his cheat had finally arrived, Kōichi felt a surge of excitement.
"Ninja Academic Overlord System? Come on, explain. What do you mean by 'Ninja Academic Overlord System'!"
The system's voice sounded in his mind again, indifferent and devoid of any emotion.
"Being a ninja is a profession that requires continuous learning. Since learning is required, the existence of an 'Academic Overlord' is natural."
Kōichi mulled this over. He thought of a few characters.
Sakura seemed to be an academic-overlord-level ninja, well, purely in terms of academic achievement.
Uchiha... let's say Uchiha Itachi, could also be considered an academic overlord.
After all, he was proficient in ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu. To say he wasn't a good student would be a joke.
Wait, that's not right!
Kōichi shook his head: "I told you to explain what you mean by 'Ninja Academic Overlord System'!"
"The so-called Ninja Academic Overlord System is designed to help you solve various problems encountered on the path of researching and developing the ninja profession in the fastest, best, and most efficient way possible."
"No, you explain it again! What do you mean by 'Ninja Academic Overlord System'!"
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"Host, what exactly are you trying to ask?"
Kōichi grinned, showing his white teeth. "Heh heh, since it's a golden finger, there should be some benefits, right?"
"Apologies. There is no such thing as a free lunch. The system will not provide the host with any benefits unless you complete corresponding missions or increase your Overlord Rank."
Kōichi curled his lip. So, after all this, it's just a mission distribution center!
He thought that with this system, he could instantly activate god mode and dominate the Naruto world.
Shaking his head, Kōichi dismissed this notion of getting something for nothing.
He was never the type to expect a free ride. He believed in getting out what you put in!
This was the fine traditional virtue passed down through millennia by the children of China!
Staring at the system interface in his mind, Kōichi pondered for a long while, carefully browsing through his personal status.
His low constitution was within expectations, given his young age.
His Mental Energy at 30 points, rivaling that of a Jōnin in this world, was also somewhat expected.
If he took the path of precise chakra control in the future, he actually had great potential—at the very least, he wouldn't be weaker than a ninja like Sakura.
However, his basic chakra attributes surprised Kōichi a bit; he actually possessed all five nature transformations.
Most other rare attributes were formed by combining the basic ones, with the exception of the strongest, Wood Style.
According to the lore, while Wood Style is derived from the simultaneous use of Water and Earth natures, almost no one besides the First Hokage could use Wood Style ninjutsu.
Subsequent Wood Style users mostly achieved it through transplanted First Hokage cells.
In Kōichi's view, the deepest reason probably lay with the Divine Tree that would appear in the Fourth Great Ninja War.
These things were still too distant. As a rookie who hadn't even reached Genin level, Kōichi paid more attention to the system's other functions.
"System, what is the Overlord Rank? And what about these Overlord Skills?"
"Based on the number of research projects the host successfully completes, the Overlord Rank can be increased. Ranks range from one to five. A higher rank will provide better effects for the host's subsequent research. The Overlord Rank determines the maximum number of Overlord Skills the host can possess. Rank One allows for three Overlord Skills. The host's current number of skills is 0!"
"Overlord Skills are rewards given by this system based on the number of missions the host completes. Each Overlord Skill is extremely precious. Please use them carefully!"
Kōichi was thoughtful. Just as he was pondering, the system's voice sounded again.
"Mission system preparation is complete. Opening now!"
"Main Quest: Become the God of the Ninja World!"
"Side Quest: The Unbeatable Cockroach."
The Unbeatable Cockroach Mission Description: The body is the capital of revolution. The process of cultivating an Academic Overlord is filled with various unforeseen events. An excellent physique provides the host with the greatest support. Therefore, the host must strive to enhance their physical fitness to begin utilizing this system to its fullest potential! The host must complete one thousand push-ups, five hundred sit-ups, and a thirty-thousand-meter long run daily.
Kōichi's mouth fell open slightly, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.
After gaining some understanding of the system, he roughly grasped the concept.
The reason the Ninja Academic Overlord System only activated now was likely because he had successfully cultivated chakra. To conduct studies related to the ninja profession,chakra was undoubtedly the most fundamental foundation.
And to make full use of this system, vast mental energy and excellent physical constitution were also essential elements, forming a stable triangle! Once he realized this,Kōichi's fear of the terrifying training volume of the "Cockroach" mission lessened considerably.
Instead, he began to feel anticipation.
Training his physical fitness could greatly enhance his taijutsu.
And in the early stages of being a ninja, limitations in chakra reserves prevent the frequent use of high-damage ninjutsu.
Therefore, taijutsu would often determine the outcome of a battle