Hi everyone! Me again.

These chapters will have one year time skips until she's 6 years old with only her entering the academy will have two chapters for it. So at the start of the story there will be a lot of 'thinking back' through the chapter to give a slightly better picture on how Mio is living her life.

I hope you enjoy!

Disclaimer: I own nothing of the naruto universe, only my OC's

One year later

I'm currently standing up, hands leaning against the large window as I stare fascinated at the blowing sand outside. It has now been a whole year since I was born into this clan. The first few months were absolutely horrible with how I had no way of getting around on my own. I had no way to even eat or go to the bathroom on my own. Of course, I'm still wearing a diaper since my body can't handle my bladder yet… And it's always humiliating when someone has to change it for me. But at least now I can walk, having been able to crawl a few months back. I'll have my first birthday in a few days, which everyone in the clan are excited for. Something I've learned early on is that every birthday is a very important event that the whole clan joins in to celebrate if they can. Sometimes the grown ups have to go on 'missions' and can't join, but the parents to the kid are always there. It's really nice to have this kind of tight knit family…

I can finally control my body properly, somewhat keeping my balance as I walk. I can speak some basic words that I've learned but with a slight babble to them. After a month or two, I don't really know when, I decided to remove the subtitles so I could learn their language properly. It took another month to understand basic speech and I still have difficulty to understand someone if they speak with me in a polite way. I also turned off the background music, having gotten tired of the same constant soundtrack over and over. Once I did get control of how I grab onto things, I have received toys to play with to develop my finger control. Apparently it's something every baby in our clan receive to play with no matter if they're a Reset or not. Saying that's it's for an early shinobi training.

Thanks to Yohio and my parents giving me tips, I haven't had that many boring days as an infant. Yohio has helped me the most, honestly, since he has experienced the boring days of an infant a few years ago and he didn't get as much stimulation as he would've liked. So he always sneaked some of the more complicated puzzle toys to me so I could practice with my hands. He also gave me tips on things to do to pass time quicker and 'level up' useful skills I got that will have a lot of use in the future. As I was about to start a new task, I sometimes got a red pop up window saying that I had a quest. Telling me to finish the task I was about to start. Of course I always accepted them and completed them, my mother and father praised me whenever I accomplished something new with or without a quest.

Thanks to my family I've gotten a few different 'Skills' all who popped up as a briefing window. But I have yet any way to see the list I have of them… From what I remember I got 'Observe', and 'Meditate'. I don't remember what they do or what others I got, but I do remember Yohio saying that they're useful to have. I guess I'll find out what it is once Taro do something that make me able to see my 'stats window' as Yohio call it. It's something us Reset get when we turn 1 years old, which I will be in a few days. I look forward to when I can talk to everyone back instead of just nodding yes or no. I can say 'again' or 'more' but It's not really useful for asking questions.

From what I've learned, I'm living in a city called 'Sunagakure', The village hidden in the sand. That explains why there's always sand inside and outside the house, but also that the houses we're living in are made of sand. I have yet to be carried outside to see the rest of the city except the clan compound, but I don't mind it too much. Thanks to Yohio I've kept myself occupied during the day. It's only me, my father Hiro and my mother Hanami living in this house, but father sometimes have to leave for work. My cousins have their own houses, whereas Taro the clan leader has the largest and fanciest house. I've been to all the other houses during birthday parties and Taro's house is really the best. The other kids in our clan are mostly focused on training since they're in the ninja academy, including Yuuto the now 5 year old.

According to my father, I was born at the end of the year, making my birthday the very last our family celebrate. But that also means that once I do enter the academy I'll be almost a whole year younger than the others. Even if Aiko said that to try and intimidate me, it only makes me more determined to succeed. I have a slight advantage that I understand the lessons they're giving me even now and that I've already unlocked a few abilities that my clan training would've have helped me unlock later on. It's useful to have family members who know how much you're able to handle at a young age.

"Mio-chan? What are you looking at?"

I turn my gaze up to look at my father, his gentle green eyes looking at me with such pure love in his eyes. I smile widely at the warmth spreading in my chest at his gaze, reaching up with my chubby hands towards his face.

"Up!"

Is my response to his question, a happy buzz erupting in my chest from my excitement. He doesn't disappoint me, lifting me up and throwing me into the air playfully. I squeal loudly and laugh happily at the air rushing past me, grasping onto Hiro's shoulder length dark red hair. The same shade of red as my own. Even if it looks spiky and uncomfortable from afar, his hair is really soft when you touch it. My father turn back to the window, gazing out at our backyard with a smile on his face. I automatically do the same, smiling as the wind is still playing with the sand scattered on the ground.

"It's blowing a lot now. I hope we don't get a storm."

He comment softly, to which I find a certain childish glee to shout out a cheerful 'Fuuuu!' to mimic the sound of the wind. This makes Hiro laugh, gently nuzzling my chubby rosy cheek which makes me laugh in return. I've come to love my family dearly, mostly my mother, father and cousin Yohio who always comes over to visit me. Hiro and Hanami are both so accepting of my behaviour, being just as loving when I show this childish side of me or when I show my intellectual side. All of us know that I am smarter than I seem, but sometimes I'm affected by my body's emotions and act accordingly. Whenever I'm with my family, there's a constant joyful buzz in my chest, making me giddy and happy at spending time with them. Once I'm able to ask them what it is, I will. Because while I enjoy the sensation I don't know if it's normal.

Focusing back on the present, I grab onto Hiro's nose with a happy giggle, making him talk to me in a playful nasal voice.

"Ah! She got my nose! Hanami, help, she got my nose!"

I laugh loudly at how silly he's being, pulling on his nose to force him to come closer. I let go of his nose and pucker my lips, gently pressing it against his nose as if kissing away pain. I then reach up to pat his nose, babbling to him as if saying 'there there the pain is gone' since I can't actually say it yet. I hear Hanami laugh happily behind us, joining us by the window as she gently kiss my cheek.

"Honey, you shouldn't try and steal your papa's nose. Are you excited for your birthday tomorrow?"

I perk up as she says this. Tomorrow!? But isn't my birthday next week? I look between my two parents, earning a chuckle from Hiro as he grin widely at me, the wrinkles under his eyes being more visible as his cheeks rise with his grin.

"Mio, your birthday is on the 16th of December."

My eyes widen as I focus on Hiro, throwing my hands up into the air in a 'I forgot' motion. I thought it was the 10th of December today. The days pass by faster than I thought, I guess I've been meditating so much that I can't keep track of the days anymore. Something that Yohio told me was that we don't need sleep. So he's told me that I could meditate in my sleep and still grow like normal. It's really useful, even if I do end up falling asleep most nights anyway…

Hanami gently kiss my cheek, making me snap out from my inner thoughts and focus on her. Her soft smile makes my chest buzz happily again, smiling back to her just as brightly. I still can't get over how beautiful she is.

"It's dinner time sweetheart. Then we'll give you a bath and prepare for bed."

I can't help the pout on my face at the mention of sleep, hugging Hiro around his neck. But I'm still full of energy… Well, I guess I can meditate or 'observe' everything in my room for the hundredth time. Hanami is still a civilian despite being a part of our clan, even with our special body she still need sleep. I shouldn't bother her too much… So I nod slightly to her, accepting this. It's not like I have any say in what happens anyway…. Father put me down on the floor, giving me the chance to walk on my own as the two of them make their way to the kitchen. I beam proudly after them, glad that they've come to understand that I want to walk on my own if I can. I'm so very happy I was born into this family.

I waddle after them towards the kitchen, proud of myself that I didn't fall once. I walk up to my chair, looking up at Hiro expectedly as I point to my chair.

"Papa, up!"

He let out a soft chuckle as he lift me up into my chair, gently kissing my head once I'm settled down.

"You're getting better at talking, Mio-chan. I'm so proud."

"We both are."

Hanami say softly, setting the dinner on the table while I get my own bowl of mashed food. I really like the mashed food, it always tastes good when Hanami make it with a nice mix of taste. I beam proudly at the two of them before I pick up my spoon, not realising how hungry I was until just now. I eat my food with my left hand, something Yohio suggested that I switch the hand I eat with for every meal. I remember I got a skill for it but I don't remember what it was… But it's just as easy to eat with my right hand as it is with my left, it's very comfortable if I do say so myself.

I listen to my parents as they're planning my birthday party tomorrow, my chest happily buzzing all the while. Any child would be excited for their birthday, but I know I'm most excited that Taro will let me access my 'gamer menu' that he's been talking about. I can't wait to explore it properly! Of course I also look forward to meeting everyone in my family again, it's always fun to meet everyone.

Just like Hanami said, after dinner comes a comfortable bath and then bedtime. Mother sing her usual lullaby to me, having tucked me into my bed and is slowly stroking my head to try and coax me to sleep. Sometimes I succeed in staying awake as she does this and sometimes I fall asleep. Granted, I fall asleep more often than I stay awake with how soothing it is. Being surrounded by a warm blanket, head stroked and hearing her gentle lullaby with the wind howling outside is really relaxing. So I'm not surprised when this is one of those times where I lose the battle of sleep.

I'm content to chew on one of my numerous chewing toys, my teeth still sprouting from my gums and hurting as they do. My birthday came and went, a very happy celebration with almost everyone in the family. Like with Yohios birthday, Shiro-sama wished me good luck on the tasks I have ahead of me. Shiro-sama is a really nice old man, but I can clearly see how his body is struggling to stay intact. I doubt he'll survive much longer… It pains me a little to think about it. but it's the truth.

I got many, many presents from my family members. Most of them were clothes, all ranging from girly pretty to neutral and practical. I mostly wear the comfortable clothes with a bit of help from my mother and those are usually dresses or onsies. I also got some new puzzles to figure out, some children books to read and a few blunt weapons. When I stared confused at Uncle Daisuke, he just said that it's to get me used to holding them. I almost forgot that I'm being trained to be a shinobi, a ninja. Those fight a lot… Well, no matter what kind of profession I'm training towards, I'm just looking forward to having something to do during the day. I always feel so restless without something to do…

Speaking of something to do, I've finally gotten access to my gamer stats from Taro! That's what I'm doing right now as I'm chewing on my toy, which is helping me greatly on focusing on my task at hand. When I think or say 'menu' I access the user menu. Not the main menu that I reach when I say 'pause' but a different one. In the user menu I can actually see everything around me.

the user menu consist of … different buttons, all in red since that's the theme colour I chose. In order it has 'Character Status', 'Skills List', 'Inventory', 'Quest Log', 'Game Manual', 'Party' and 'Map'. I already have a mini map in the corner of my eye but I imagine the map will be really useful later on. The first thing I checked once I had the time was my stats, and I was not disappointed with my mental stats.

Name: Mio Masago Class: Gen 4 gamer Age: 1

Titles: None

Status: Normal

Level: 0 EXP: 80/100

HP: 95 HP Regen: 1.2/minute

CP: 270 CP Regen: 12.6/minute

STR: 1

VIT: 2

PE: 3

WIS: 9 (+1.5) = 10.5

INT: 14 (+1.5) = 15.5

SE: 26

DEX: 4 (+6.5) = 10.5

AGI: 3

LUK: 3

Fame/Infamy: 0/0

Unspent points: 5

Money: 0

That Spiritual energy, SE, is something I pride myself in. Since I haven't been able to work physically I've worked a lot mentally. The fact that my intelligence is so high shows with how fast I am at solving the easy children puzzles. Another thing I checked was my skills list and was pleasantly surprised by them. I had more than I thought I'd have.

I have 'Observe' which let me observe an object or a person and receive information of them. I have 'Ambidextrous' that let me use either hand easily, 'Nimble fingers' that increase the finer control of my fingers and 'Meditate' that let me recover CP faster than just waiting around. Those were the ones I've received over my first year here, but I had three more that I didn't know about…

Gamer's mind (Passive) Level: MAX

+Allows the user to calmly and logically think things through. Enables a calm and peaceful mindset and immunity to psychological status effects.

+Provides a mental shield against memory modifications and alteration of any kind where someone can see the users memories of the past. This shield allows only those members of the clan who has been reborn to penetrate it, no other chakra signature can

Gamer's body (Passive) Level: MAX

+Grants a body that allows the user to live real life as a game.

+sleeping fully recovers HP and CP and removes all negative status effects.

Reset user (Passive) Level: MAX

+A rarity in the clan that gives you a permanent boost in EXP of any kind to give you an edge over the rest of the clan.

+Has memories of your past life about this worlds future that could decide the fate of those around you. Memory status: Locked

+Has access to the special library in the shop and can also adjust a party members status as well as their title. Party members cannot see if you adjust their status unless they too are a reset user.

+Is able to create their own Jutsus based off their memories of the past.

+Will receive more quests for extra EXP

Seeing that I have locked memories of the future made me understand Shiro's words… He and everyone else in the clan expect me to use my future knowledge once I do unlock it. If I could speak properly, I'd ask Shiro or Taro all of the questions I have. Perhaps even Yohio has the answers I seek, but I don't want to burden him since he's training in the academy to become a ninja. And this gamer's mind, it explains why I haven't been freaking out about my rebirth and the overall sense of calm I experience…

This 'gamer's body' also seems really useful. Our clan is really powerful with only that at our disposal, now put a bunch of jutsus only we can perform and our advancement in anything we do and you get one powerful individual. I wonder when my memories will unlock… and what kind of Jutsus I can preform. But that's a question I have to ask once I'm actually able to ask it… I'm very pleased with my stats and had Aiko help me a bit with what else I can do with my menu once they had time.

Later on that week when I had just finished reading through the last book I received for my birthday together with Hanami, I get a notification that I unlocked a new skill. Curious, I looked it over.

Reading (Passive) Level: 1 EXP: 000%

+Allows the user to read faster and comprehend the book's content.

+1% WIS and INT

+2% reading speed

Ooooh that's a very useful ability. It raises both my wisdom and intelligence! There are a lot of skills I have that are passive and always increase my stats. And I know that high stats means that you're more powerful, those are all really useful. I look up to Hanami excitedly, pointing at the window. I briefly wonder if she even sees this window, but considering her wide smile, I think she can.

"Mama, look!"

"Mnhm, I see Mio-chan. Want to read even more books to level it up?"

I nod, happy that she understand what I want to do. Now that I can see my skills and character stats I can see what they can do. Through that I'm more motivated to level them up, especially Meditation now that I could actually see what it gives me. Now I also understand why Yohio said they'll be important later on.

It's time for some serious grinding of the skills I have acquired, the skills I'm able to use that is. I'm sure there are more skills I can get but with how my body is I can't get them all yet. I'm sure it's something we'll go through once I start training with my dad. But for now, I do what I can with what I have.

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This chapter's question: Have the Sharingan or the Byakugan?