Naruto belongs to its creators. I own nothing.
Any other references are just references; I obviously can't claim them either.
I am a shitty and a very lazy writer, but I still try to proofread and execute grammar checks. Not well, but it's more effort than some people around here.
Thanks to the Kakugan, I also became a chakra sensor, being able to track chakra at the same distance as my visual prowess could zoom into and see. At first, it threw me off being able to sense so much energy all around me, but I adapted and got used to it. The ability was subtle in the beginning, constantly fading in and out. Once, it even turned on when Naruto and I were eating ramen together, almost making me vomit. Over time though, it stabilized and became a passive ability, and it became especially handy in avoiding Anbu detection along with my Kakugan's x-ray and telescopic vision of course.
Chakra control became my main priority to train in, as I can't train in anything else without causing some noise, but it was going slow. So, using my Kakugan while training up my control, I looked all around Konoha with my x-ray vision for Jonins and Anbus to steal one specific jutsu.
The Shadow Clone jutsu. Being a rare and chakra intensive jutsu (though not forbidden, the Multi-Shadow Clone is forbidden), not many ninjas can use it. But its effects and abilities are greatly desired, so they do attempt to learn it or teach it to those even barely capable enough to use it.
After several attempts, I now know the Shadow Clone jutsu. At level one I can make up to 5 clones each with at least 5% of my chakra. I should be able to make more, but I need to get better with the jutsu first. I only learned it this fast because I could see exactly how the Jonins molded their chakra through their network for this jutsu.
Through this, my training in chakra control, hand-to-hand combat, and dagger mastery went through the roof. I already mastered the leaf concentration technique and had moved on to tree walking, using a tree near the orphanage. I also trained in a very specific skill. By making my clones throw rocks at me as I dodge them blindfolded, and with my Kakugan inactive, I got a new skill called combat instinct. It wasn't easy, it a couple of weeks to even get the skill, and at level one, it has only a 1% chance of warning me of an oncoming attack. However, it is obvious how this skill would grow to give endless possible befits.
I also practiced creating and using genjutsus with my Kakugan by casting them on my clones. Boy was that shit broken; I even manage to create genjutsus so sophisticated that it got recognized by the system as stand-alone techniques. My eyes were brand-spanking new and my genjutsu techniques can already rival Jonins. Though a mature Sharingan can probably cancel my genjutsus as they are nearly equal in genjutsu prowess. If not, mine would be slightly weaker, for now.
After this realization, I went on a genjutsu creation rampage:
[Genjutsu: Chakra Ghost (C) Lv: 1
Make the target see a semi-hidden phantom figure as a form of distraction. These figures will be hidden within the mist, the foliage, or other forms of cover. The figures disappear when attacked, only for a new one to appear elsewhere. The illusion is so realistic that the phantom even seems like it has its own chakra and chakra network. Works best in conjunction with: Hiding Mist Jutsu.]
This technique was a blatant rip of a jutsu that existed within a filler arc, but it wasn't a bad jutsu. However, I got mad at the fact that I had no way of obtaining the Hiding Mist Jutsu.
[Genjutsu: Hidden Mist Jutsu (D) Lv: 1
Makes the target thinks you have used Water Release: Hidden Mist Jutsu. As this jutsu is an illusion, it understandably cannot be blown away with wind release unless you wish for it too.]
Even if I don't know how to use the Hidden Mist Jutsu, it doesn't mean I can't make my opponents think I do.
[Genjutsu: Illusionary Clone (C) Lv: 1
Makes the target see a hyper-realistic clone of yourself to confuse them. The clone moves based on what the opponent thinks and knows of you and your abilities. Or the clone can move like you in a semi-mirrored state. This can be countered out of sheer combat instinct and/or experience.]
[Genjutsu: Cameleon's Color (B) Lv: 1
Your target sees you blend completely into the surroundings. They cannot perceive you with any of their senses, and even a chakra sensor or an undertrained Byakugan or Sharingan user can't bypass this restriction. However, this can be countered out of sheer combat instinct and/or experience.]
I like to think I made some pretty good genjutsus. I also had to learn some standard genjutsu stuff like genjutsu dispersion (genjutsu kai), genjutsu reversal, and a Sharingan special that I like to call genjutsu manipulation. We all know what the first one does, the second one reverses a genjutsu onto someone else, the third one is something only those with genjutsu boosting Kekkai Genkai can do. Which is the manipulation of an already existing genjutsu.
Cool stuff, I know. All these abilities stack with the power of my Kakugan, so even if their levels are low, they can actually rival chunin to jonin tier in capabilities. I am practically a genjutsu master, and I only just started training this. Is this how Itachi felt when he unlocked the Mangekyo Sharingan and got to use the Tsukuyomi?
Speaking of the Tsukuyomi, I got something planned to copy that...
Anyways, the main reason I have been training this hard and learning/creating techniques was because of what I came upon when walking by the ninja academy's personal training grounds with Naruto, to scope out our "future competition" and try to get a "head start" according to the knucklehead. It was there that I saw this:
[Instance Dungeon: Acadamy's Training Ground - D Rank
Recommended Level: Acadamy Student
Enemy Type: Early Route Pokémon
Would you like to enter?
Yes/No]
It was floating right above the entrance, and I am supposed to fight against a Pokémon of all things? What the hell? Whatever, systems are weird. Just take it as a benefit.
Remembering how I didn't even want to go outside until Naruto dragged me out, now back in the orphanage, I look at the blonde boy who led me to such a boon in the first place. The kid was staring at the leaf on his forehead as I was teaching him the leaf concentration exercise. I let out a sigh.
"Hey, Naruto."
"Yeah? What's up?"
"You are a nice kid."
"What?! Why, are you saying that!" Naruto yells, but gets flushed at the compliment. "Also, why did you call me a kid! We are the same age idiot!" His fluster was understandable as he doesn't get many compliments after all. Watching the boy grab the leaf that had fallen of his head, mumbling about how I had ruined his concentration, I once again remembered the shit storm that Madara will be bringing onto this world.
I may have said this before, but I'm no longer going to try to hide all my strength and cruise through the Naruto world. I'm going to try and achieve the best possible result. Even at the cost of messing up the timeline. Plus, I have a gamer system, going slow was never truly an option when looking back. Or it was an option for pussies, something that don't want to be and can't afford to be.
[New jutsu created; Genjutsu: Shifting Dreams (B) Lv: 1
You implant a genjutsu on a target, one that has a delayed effect. Once the target is asleep, your genjutsu will affect their dreams, twisting them into a hyper-realistic paradise or nightmare of your design.]
Neat, sweet dreams Naruto. For mister, sandman has vanquished your nightmares for today. Sleep sweetly, as big bro has got a mission to complete.
9:00 at night was an hour past our curfew, and with the orphan perk, I really shouldn't be out here on my own. I don't really wish I meet up with Danzo, or be killed by some random infiltrator. Nevertheless, I really want to go into that dungeon. So, using my sensory ability along with my Kakugan to avoid people, I snuck near the academy training ground, approached the floating holographic sign, and clicked yes.
Everything shimmered around me as the scenery changed. A new screen appears before me:
[You have entered an Instance Dungeon. While in this type of dungeon, the flow of time is halted. Once your time in the dungeon is over, you will be returned to the natural world without a second having passed.
While in this dungeon you have a set amount of time to complete it. The time you have is equal to the tier of the dungeon x 4 hours. A D-Rank dungeon is a tier-one dungeon.
To complete a dungeon and obtain its completion reward you must complete the boss room. The room's location can be generally identified by the pillar of red light above it, which acts as a beacon. If the room is not completed, and the time runs out you will be kicked from the dungeon. If you have completed the dungeon early, you may choose to stay for the remaining time available.
Warning if you die in this dungeon, you are dead. No exceptions, just like if you die outside of the dungeon. You can only enter an Instance Dungeons of a specific rank once a day.
You can take any item you find in this dungeon into your inventory to keep except for items within a safe zone. Once a safe zone has been found, you can activate a blue beacon there to mark its location permanently for future reruns.
Good luck!]
Well shit, this is way different than what I had expected. I look ahead and spot the red beacon of light in the distance; the Boss Room isn't that far off. Yet with four hours to spare, I could probably take some time to explore. Moving along and studying the surrounding, I finally come across my first enemy.
A purple rat like Pokemon, unsurprisingly, and I can see chakra inside it. Though without a chakra network. It uses that chakra to execute Tackle, I dodge, and use Detect- I mean Observe. Not the time for Pokéjokes.
[Rattata (Male) - Wild Lv: 2
Health: 100%
Nature: Naughty - Ability: Guts]
Pokemon have levels, but not me? Interesting, but its ability is unwelcomed.
Let me test something here, Genjutsu: Chameleon's Color. Sure, enough the genjutsu worked, the aura around the Rattata shifted, it got stronger. Apparently genjutsu can trigger the Guts ability, an ability that boost a mon's physical attack power upon being inflicted with a status effect. No matter, while powered up, it still has no idea where I am.
I walk up to it and slash its throat using the kitchen knife I stole. The Rattata gets launched back in typical Pokébattle fashion and faints. However, instead of staying unconscious or dying, it then immediately dissipates into mist and leaves nothing behind.
So, Pokémon have chakra and can use it to power their moves. Also, I assume I can make Pokéballs, or at least obtain them somehow. This means I am not allowed to exploit its unconscious state to capture it. Sucks to be me, I guess. I also didn't get a single loot drop from the victory, now let's find out if that is a pattern or an exception.
Speak of the devil and the devil shall appear. As I move forward, I come across an Apricorn tree and groan.
"God fucking damn it."
Getting near it I could see several small green nubs but one big and full fruit. I kept looking around for other odd trees and managed to find some more, collecting a total of 10 green Apricorns. X-Ray vision coming in a clutch of course. I was also defeating some Pokémon along the way.
I came across a Venipede, several Caterpie, Weedle, a Starly, a couple of Purrloins, and a Bidoof. While not all of them dropped something, some of them dropped odd-looking coins called Dungeon Points. DP for short. I also noticed that most of the Pokémon I come across are all early route Pokémon from various different regions, which explained more clearly what [Enemies: Early Route Pokémon] fully meant.
Quite the selection, huh. In spite of my exploration, it took me a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes to find the safe zone. It was an empty modern rectangular building with an odd dull glow, and once I stepped inside, I saw several stations. Two that took my focus were an Apricorn blender and a Pokeball forge. I then saw on the side a vending machine along with a healing station. There was also a bookshelf with some books.
I went there first on a hunch, and sure enough, I got my hands on a "How to Make Pokeballs 101 for Dummies!". I quickly read through it all, taking about 1 minute to do so (thank you boosted mind), and got to work making Pokeballs. I broke 5 but managed to make 5 Pokeballs, as if fate had determined that amount. I then dropped by the healing station, which doesn't do shit to me sadly. Then went to the vending machine, which did heal me up thanks to some fresh water. I barely had enough to purchase it, a grand total of 20 units of questionable dungeon currency was spent. I only had three points left.
Though it's good to know that the drinks work on me, even if it was a bit of a waste to test that out. On a side note, I assume they want me to catch a Pokémon, train it up, then use it to face the boss, but I wasn't going to catch any second-rate little shit... Though I wouldn't mind catching a Venipede. They were one of the cooler bug types.
With the 5 Pokeballs in the good old inventory, I dashed towards the boss room, as I had 45 minutes left. Took me 15 minutes to get there, leaving 30 minutes left for me to fight the boss.
"Let's do this." I hype myself up as I enter the room. In the center, I see a normal-looking Venipede, but I wasn't stupid enough to believe it was actually normal. Let's [Observe], figuratively and literally.
[Venipede EX (Female) - Wild Lv: 10
Health: 100%
Nature: Impish - Ability: Poison Point, Speed Boost]
Wait, two active abilities?! That's illegal!
A/N:
Rushed some parts near the end a bit. Was getting tired.
Remember, this is also an AU, I control the timeline. Muah, ha, ha! For my first change, I delete Black Zetsu! At least as Kaguya's will. He is now actually Madara's will.
Comments and reviews are still appreciated.
09/21/2022: Edited and Revised
