Itsuki POV
Sigh. According to the system, I need 10 points for a single card… which means only three cards today. And from next month onward, only six cards per monthly spin.
I've already started feeling bad about this. I mean, I've read tons of fanfictions where the MC transmigrates or reincarnates as Hinata, Charybdis, Sasuke and others, and they get at least ten cards a month. So why don't I? Is this discrimination because I'm not a canon character?
Fuck that ROB who gave me this system.
The moment that thought left my mouth, I regretted it. A chill ran down my spine immediately, and I started praying for my life.
"Oh my beloved sponsor, realm protector, great inner or outer god—"
(One hour later…)
My points dropped to zero, and three cards materialised in front of me.
"See? I'm not greedy, so I'm not asking for Silver Age Superman or Franklin Richards. Just give me Goku, Aizen, or even Saitama. I'll take anything."
1. Package: Soujirou Yagyuu (Ishura)
2. Masked (100 CP)(Generic Naruto Fanfiction Jumpchain CYOA)
3. 300 CP
Hmm. The first one is a package that contains a character card and some items related to them. And since I don't plan on summoning anyone, it's obvious Soujirou will be my first template. He is a swordsman, a good one, so my kenjutsu is definitely going to jump.
Being an Uchiha with natural shinobi talent, I already know I'll be participating in the war. I don't have much time, so I focused on specific skills, kenjutsu and taijutsu. With limited time, specialising is necessary, and these two were the best choices. Taijutsu gives me a strong, fast body, which naturally helps with kenjutsu. It'll also let me cut down enemies quickly.
Since I don't have the Sharingan yet, I decided to ignore genjutsu for now, even though I have the talent for it. As for ninjutsu, I'll stick to mastering the basics. They're essential for survival specially when fighting against same level opponents. I am also focusing on Body Flicker and chakra control since I know both are ridiculously useful.
Right now, I already have the skills of a genin-level cannon fodder. With Soujirou, I might reach chunin level or even special jonin. But becoming a real jonin… that's different. Real jonin are specialists. They've survived countless life-or-death situations and know exactly how to make split-second decisions.
I don't know exactly what I'll get from the template, but at the very least it should grant me Soujirou's skills, maybe even some of his physiology.
Either way, I hope Soujirou had should be mine soon. What I need to do is make those skills truly my own, merge them with my other abilities. Use Body Flicker to slash faster. Find the flow. The rhythm. Use everything like it's second nature.
The next thing I got was a perk. It's from the Naruto jumpchain.
[A proper ninja does not reveal themselves until it's too late for the enemy to do anything about it. Not their true power, and certainly not whatever they're feeling.
You are now a master role-player and infiltrator, capable of putting on a flawless act that could fool anyone short of the most discerning and perceptive people alive, and often even them. You'll never even hint at possessing any ability or knowledge you couldn't reasonably be expected to have. Neither will you ever express a visible emotion that you don't want to. And unlike many long-term infiltrators you will never 'lose yourself in a role or emotionally confuse a cover identity for the real you.
You could easily spend your entire life since infancy pretending to be the village idiot while actually having the power and knowledge to beat up a Kage, and leave everybody none the wiser. In addition, you have exceptional talent at both henge and mundane disguises.]
After reading the description, I didn't hesitate for even a second. I bought it immediately with the CP I had.
At least now I don't have to worry about landing on the top of Danzo's hit list anymore.
I can basically be Aizen in Naruto… without even having the Aizen template.
Knock! Knock!
Hearing the knock, I closed the system interface. I'm pretty sure no one else can see it, but there's no reason to test that theory.
Opening the door halfway, I saw one of the few friends I actually had right now. "Good morning, Shisui."
"Good morning," he replied with a bright smile. "Happy birthday to you."
I blinked. I was wondering why he came today since it's off of academy classes today, the fact that he remembered… yeah, it surprised me a bit.
"Thanks. Come inside." I lowered the kunai I had been holding in my other hand, slipped it back into my belt, and opened the door fully to let him in.
I still remember the day I first approached him. Honestly? It was a selfish move. I wanted to gain his trust… to manipulate him. I treated him like an NPC in a game, someone whose existence revolved around plot points I already knew.
But I realised pretty quickly that Shisui wasn't a character on a screen. He was just a kid, like everyone else around me. A boy who genuinely wanted a simple, honest friendship.
Reciprocating that was… strange. Mentally, I'm four times older than him, and it felt awkward at first, like I was acting out a role. But in the end, it worked out somehow, we're boys after all.
"I'm not giving any treat today," I said as we sat down on the floor.
"Yes, yes, I know. You'll get your money next week," he said, waving his hand casually, as if telling me not to worry. He understood the difference between us now, something he couldn't really grasp before. We're both orphans, both Uchiha, but our backgrounds are worlds apart. His grandfather was a student of the Second Hokage, and his father was a jōnin. Mine… was just a chūnin. The monthly compensation he gets from the clan is far higher than mine. Honestly, he doesn't even need it, his family left behind more than enough wealth.
At first, he was shocked when he realised I received less than him. He even planned to go complain to the elders about it. I had to stop him immediately, the last thing I want is people thinking I'm greedy. I am greedy… but not desperate enough to manipulate a kid and ruin my own image. My long-term plans rely on people trusting what they think I am.
I explained it to him, his father and grandfather took more risks for the village than mine ever did. The compensation he receives is what their service earned. There's nothing unfair about it. In fact, demanding equal money would be insulting to his late family.
He didn't understand everything, but he understood enough, enough to know I won't be taking his money.
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