The void surrounding me was immense and empty, but it was as suffocating as if I were being smothered with a pillow. A box appeared in front of me
' Welcome to Shinobi World: The RPG! You have been selected from a thousand unused souls to live your life in a world filled with giant raging monsters, and that's just the people! This game/life of yours will involve a mysterious energy in your body, gigantic beasts wholly constructed from said energy. Incredibly fast people, and a whole lot of death, sadness, love, and happiness rolled into one bittersweet package!'
I stared at the box which had an 'OK' at the bottom of it," A bit sarcastic, no?" I said to the box. Pressing the OK button, though I had no fingers to actually push with. It lead to another box filled with text
' Since we are throwing you into a highly dangerous situation just by you being born, we're giving you a couple of advantages over the other characters in this world.
1) You'll have the ability of 'The Gamer' This will allow you to edit your stats as you level up, and level abilities and stats just by performing certain actions. You may gain experience through quests, doing a daily task (I.e: Simple chores around the house) And even stave off death so long as your hit points don't hit 0, you will not die! Be warned though, if you are discovered by the wrong people in this world with this ability, you may be experimented/tortured/or killed just for having this ability
2) We'll allow you to create your character: You may pick your starting perks, family, Kekkei Genkai (Will be explained on said page) and even your starting village!
3) Just in case, there will be an allowance of a few MINOR cheats such as a cheat that allows you to add some funds in for yourself, Note the game will only allow it if you absolutely need it, such as in the case of money: When you are about to get kicked out of your apartment cause you can't pay rent.
Note: We'll not be giving you random pop-ups telling you, you learned a new skill or gained a level in a skill! This is to avoid potentially hazardous situations in the future. To know when you learn a new skill, or anything else, simply say 'status', 'perks', 'skills', or 'Progress'. When opening any of these menus, the game will tell you your new skills, their levels and what they provide for you.
ON that note, Hit the OK button when you're ready in order to get to the origin story portion part of your character creation!
[OK]'
Seeing no other choice, I mentally pressed OK again. More text filled another box
' ORIGIN: On this page, you select your starting shinobi village! (Note: That your choice of village may or may not effect what time period and what kekkei genkai you may wield!)Your choices are:
Konohagakure no Sato: This village is one of the great five ninja villages, arguably the most powerful as it has turned out more S-ranked shinobi than most, it is definitely harboring the most insane people. This village's motto is put into one saying: Teamwork makes the dream work. Choosing this village gives you the [Passive Perk]: [Team Tactics]!: Have a 25% strategic advantage when facing enemies in a team! Home to the jinchuuriki of the Nine tailed demon fox ( Kyuubi no Kitsune), There is more danger here than meets the eye though, be wary of the roots of this great tree.
Sunagakure no sato: Hidden amongst the sand dunes, you will find deadly scorpions, scorching heat, and deadly ninja. Being a village of those who are known for their cunning using poisons, puppets and sealing cloth, sometimes you don't know you're in danger until it is too late. This village grants you the [Passive Perk]: [ Desert Shinobi ]: Get a bonus when traversing the Desert, and instinctively know where to find water in the desert. Home to the jinchuuriki to the one tailed tanuki Shukaku, you will know when to run from the demon host! Beware Red Hair!
Kirigakure No Sato: The Village hiding in mist, this place is known for being particularly bloodthirsty, especially to those wielding kekkei Genkai! Previously holding the most body based Bloodline limits, the clans with Blood limits scattered or got destroyed completely. Choosing this Village grants you [Active/Passive Perk] : Bloodthirst/Killing intent: Being raised in the bloody mist, you know how to more effectively strike fear into the hearts of your enemies! Gain a 15% advantage in intimidation
Kumogakure No Sato: Hidden in high mountain formations, This village is known for its lightning users, some believe that this is due to being in the clouds (Literally!). This Village is highly militaristic as it has no known ability to farm or grow its own produce, relying heavily on trading with civilian villages for food, thus relying heavily on its ninja to complete missions for money. Home to the rapping eight tailed jinchuuriki and the catlike two tailed jinchuuriki, Kumo respects them more than the other villages respect the demon hosts for their power. This village grants [Passive Perk] [Child Soldier] Forced to be a Ninja, you were taught from the age 3 on what it is and how to be a shinobi.
Iwagakure No Sato: Tough and rugged, That's what it is to be a rock shinobi. This village is militaristic, and highly irritable as a whole. They take their name so seriously, almost all rock shinobi are more stubborn than a mountain. Former home of the Four tailed Jinchuuriki and the five tailed jinchuuriki. This village grants [Passive Perk] [Hard-headed]: Figuratively and literally, almost nothing can sway you, and your skull can take a lot of damage! +25% to using your head as a weapon -15 to wisdon, intelligence and charisma!'
Thinking carefully, I chose Konohagakure as my starting village.
' Congrats! You chose [Konohagakure No Sato]! Next: Choose your clan/kekkei genkai!
[Uchiha Clan/Sharingan]: Almost divinely overpowered the Uchiha clan, when activated their bloodline, may copy other jutsu ( so long as they aren't a part of a kekkei genkai) Follow movements easier, and more depending on proficiency with the red eyes
[Hyuga Clan/Byakugan]: Able to see in near 360 degrees, these people are dangerous as not only are their eyes activated from birth, but they can shut down your chakra system in seconds Gain [Active/Passive Perk]:[Byakugan]: Be able to see through walls clothing, and more!
[Akimichi Clan]: A clan of... ahem... big-boned individuals these guys can pack a wallop using their body expansion techniques!
[Nara Clan]: Though they are shinobi, they generally prefer to be napping or watching clouds to doing, well, anything really Gain [Passive Perk]: [Lazy Genius]: You are exceeding intelligent able to outshine most, if not all, of your peers! Gain 4 intelligence and wisdom per level, have no motivation to do much of anything most of the time
[Aburame Clan]: Host to kikai insects, these guys are seen to be incredibly intelligent and creepy. They are able to communicate with most insects and look cool while doing it! Gain [Passive Perk]: [Bug Creep]: A seeming obsession with bugs, you are deemed creepy. -20% in charisma. +2 points of intelligence per 3 levels. -30% to your chakra reserves
[Yamanaka Clan]: Mind walkers, they are able to READ YOUR MIND! Gain [Passive Perk]: Born to be a Psycho...ologist: Gain 3 extra points to wisdom,
[Inuzuka Clan]: Dog-lovers! These guys love their dogs! They take teamwork a step further! They have access to ninja dogs who may have the ability to talk! Gain [Passive Perk]: [ Pack Animal]: Your furry friends help you out with your social life and give you bestial features. +15% to your perception +2 points to charisma per 4 levels. Gain a ninken (Customizable during character creation)
[Uzumaki Clan] A clan of chakra beasts! These guys are masters of fuinjutsu, live extremly long lives, and can be jinchuuriki of the 9 tailed fox at any point their life! They have a possibility of activating the [Adamantine Chakra Chains]! Gain [Passive perk] Chakra Beast: Having enormous chakra reserves you can barely control it! +40% Chakra points per 2 levels, -45% Chakra control per 2 levels
[Kurama Clan] A small clan almost no one knows about! These guys are known for their ability to make genjutsu a reality! Gain [Passive Perk] Split personality: Inside your head lives two voices, yours and an evil you at all times! So long as you remain in control, no one gets hurt unwillingly. -15% to chakra control per level, constant skill checks to remain in control.
[Clanless/refugee]: An orphan, you grew up in [Konoha] Not knowing where you came from! You just know that you were found in an abandoned caravan a few miles out of the gates! Gain the ability to choose a kekkei genkai from another village! Gain [Passive Perk]: [Orphan]: You grew up in an orphanage, seen as a mere street urchin when you walk outside you gain -5% reputation whenever encountering normal civilians (Excluding those who have frequent interactions with ninja not related to them)'
Debating, I didn't really know what to pick, but I knew I'd never pick Kurama clan, that sounds just too difficult. Deciding to go for other options of blood limits, I chose [Clanless].
' You chose [Clanless]! Now, choose from the below list of available kekkei genkai!
Shikotsumyaku: This ability gives you hardened bones, added weight, and the ability to manipulate your skeletal structure...creepy. Gain [Passive/Active Perk] [ Hardened Bone]: You have a strange ability to manipulate your bones like the Kaguya clan, perhaps you are related. +20 hit points, almost never suffer from broken bones, regrow bones you remove from your body, use your bones as weapons.
Magnet Release ( Choice of Iron, Sand, or Gold): You can manipulate the fine dust of (Iron/Sand/Gold) like the third, and fourth Kazekage!
Ice Style: Ability to manipulate ice like the Yuki clan of Kirigakure
Nature Chakra Absorption: Ability to passively absorb nature chakra, giving you enhanced strength, speed, ability to manipulate your body's genetic structure and sensing abilities! Warning: Due to one other user having issues with a blind rage, Gamer's mind will be modified to make it highly unlikely you go mad using this Kekkei genkai unless put under insane amounts of stress I.e: Family or close friend seemingly dying. Gain Passive Perk: [Natural Sage] By constantly absorbing nature chakra, you are attuned to the world becoming a powerful force of nature! Gain 4 points of strength, agility, and vitality per level, Gain 45% more chakra points per level'
Actually liking the looks of the fourth option, I selected it. Hey, So what if i want to be slightly overpowered at risk of my mental health?
' You Selected Nature Chakra Absorbtion! Careful though! You'll gain some unwanted attention by the Roots of The Konoha Tree. Next: Select three additional perk(s)'
I selected fuinjutsu Master, chakra beast, and Control freak.
' Fuinjutsu Master: Seals are cool! Gain +25% learning speed when Learning fuinjutsu and calligraphy
Chakra Beast: You have a lot of chakra and you know it! Gain +30% more chakra points per 2 levels, Gained -15% of chakra control per 2 levels
Control Freak: You instinctively know how chakra works and how to shape it! Gain 30% of chakra control per level.'
Happy with my choices I went on to create my character. I gave the character short brunette hair, a blue vest over a fishnet shirt, green eyes, and light blue shorts and pale white skin (Top Image). As I didn't see an option to choose my gender a pop-up appeared at the thought, ' Gender name, and age will be chosen randomly upon entering the world' I mentally nodded my assent to that. After a few modifications to the characters face, and height. I clicked accept
' Creation finished! Please wait for assimilation into the world!'
Soon a bright light over took my vision. Then it became dark.