A/N: OK, I lied. This chapter is only 2000+ words, but that was because I need to ask you guys something.
Do you want this to become a real 'The Gamer' fic, where the main character has Gamer powers and everyone thinks it's like real life? Or where everyone is aware of the game-like features to an extent, but don't have the same access to certain parts of the game like Naruto?
Enjoy.
Would you like to start the Tutorial?
[Yes] [No]
Naruto looked at the white box hovering in front of him in confusion. It had appeared a few seconds after the welcome message had appeared. A tutorial? This day just gets weirder and weirder.
Naruto thought for a moment before tapping yes on the box.
Tutorial Initiated.
To survive this world, you'll need to know how to play the game. Open your stats menu.
As soon as the box popped up, the room he had been in disappeared, to be replaced by a white landscape, devoid of anything other than the bed Naruto had been sitting on. He looked around curiously. "How do I open my stats menu?"
To his surprise, the tutorial responded, the box growing bigger to make space for:
Swipe in the air using one finger and select the Stats Menu option.
Naruto read it over quickly, before following its instructions, opening up a menu with the Inventory, Stats, Trade, and Other options. A rectangular white box appeared in front of him with a list after he selected the Stats option.
Naruto Uzumaki
Genin
Ryo: 10000
Level 10
EXP: 0/10000
Chakra: 60
Chakra Control: 19
Wisdom: 174
Intelligence: 152
Charisma: 45
Flexibility: 15
Speed: 13
Strength: 11
Endurance: 37
The blonde read it all over carefully, and he was surprised at his high wisdom and intelligence levels. It was extremely high, surpassing even his chakra, which seemed to be pretty high as well.
Naruto had played a couple of MMORPGs, and they all had stat levels like this, but at level 5, it was impossible to such high stats. Wait a second…the intelligence and wisdom are mirroring my actual wisdom and intelligence! I see why…Wait, Naruto had realized something, If this is mirroring me, then that means I can actually become stronger, smarter, faster, and anything else just by upgrading my stats! The blonde grinned widely at this thought.
Now open the attributes menu by tapping the option at the bottom of the stats menu.
Naruto complied with the instructions, tapping the circular button at the bottom of the box. A menu opened up:
Attributes
Status Effects:
Genius: You are a genius whose intelligence is almost unrivalled. You learn everything 130% faster. +130% Learning rate.
Jinchuuriki: You have the Kyuubi sealed within you. Access to Jinchuuriki Transformations under special conditions.
Special: You are special, and as of such you possess certain game abilities that are only accessible by you and one other person. Access to 'People' section, 'Merit' section.
Ninjutsu:
Learning rate: 174/200
Nature Transformations: [Wind 0/200, Fire 0/200, Water 0/200, Earth 0/200, Lightning 0/200]
Taijutsu:
Learning rate: 100/200
Pain tolerance: 37/200
Form: 15/200
Jinchuuriki Transformations:
Control: 0/1000
Shape Transformation: 0/1000
Naruto read over the attribute section confusedly, especially the status effects. "What the heck is a Jinchuuriki? And special…I guess that's something about 'God' bringing me into this world, I guess…Ninjutsu? Taijutsu? I've never even heard of those stuff, not to mention Nature and Shape transformation…" Naruto shook his head despondently.
More attributes can be unlocked by discovering their existence. Now return to the stats menu by swiping the box to the right.
Naruto swiped, returning to the stats menu, but this time instead of just the stats menu and the attribute option at the bottom, there were two other options at the bottom.
Open the People section.
The People section wasn't very hard to find; it was an option with two stick-like figures on it, and as he clicked it, another list popped up.
People:
Charm: 2/100
Sakura Haruno:
Level 8
Sakura thinks you are [annoying].
Stats: Unknown
Attribute Stats: Unknown
Sasuke Uchiha
Level 10
Sasuke thinks you are [?].
Stats: Unknown
Attribute Stats: Unknown
Iruka Umino
Level 29
Iruka thinks you are [like a brother].
The list went on for a while, with numerous people being listed that Naruto didn't even know, like Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka…but the blonde wasn't deterred by this, and instead was quite happy. "Awesome! I know what other people think of me!" But at this, his spirits fell. "Why…why…do so many people think I'm annoying or hostile? I didn't do anything!"
Later on you will be able to see more about the people you have met by unlocking certain features in the Merit section. Now continue on to the Merit section.
The merit section, although not as long as the People section, was still quite long. There were various abilities described throughout the section, such as 'Romantic', 'Born Leader', and more. Some of them were used in battle based on their descriptions, Naruto deducted, while others had more domestic uses, such as cooking and cleaning. There was even something called 'Sex God', which the blonde decided not to read.
Congratulations! You have completed the basic tutorial.
If you wish to survive within the Shinobi world, then you must learn the basics. First up is Ninjutsu.
Ninjutsu is the basis of the ninja. It is executed through the use of chakra, a substance you have in your body, and can deal devastating damage to the opponent, heal comrades, and more.
To use more advanced Ninjutsu you will have to apply the use of hand seals. Memorize this list:
At this, a box popped up with pictures of someone's hands in certain positions, with their names hovering over the pictures. There was the Ram seal, Horse seal, Snake seal, etc. Naruto glanced over it, memorizing it instantly before closing the window.
First up: The Kawarimi no Jutsu. Click to learn.
Kawarimi no Jutsu Level 1 learned.
Description: You can replace your body with wooden logs and rocks to avoid attacks. Once used, you take the place of where the object was originally placed.
Preparation time: 5 seconds
Naruto grinned. "I could think up quite a few combat capabilities for that."
Now, to learn the Henge no Jutsu. Click to learn.
Henge no Jutsu Level 1 learned.
Description: You can transform yourself into anyone or anything you wish as long as it is within your capabilities. However the transformation does not include memories, personality, and abilities.
Preparation time: 2 seconds
"Alright, onto the next!"
Basic Ninjutsu Three: Bunshin no Jutsu. Click to learn.
Error-you cannot learn this technique to your immense chakra reserves.
"What?" Naruto exclaimed.
As a replacement, you will learn the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, a more advanced technique. Click to learn.
Kage Bunshin no Jutsu Level 1 learned.
Description: You can make solid clones of yourself that can aid you in battle. However, they are dispelled when a hit is landed on them, but as they are dispelled they return all their obtained knowledge to you. Consequences include the large consumption of chakra that could result in death, making this only frequently used by ninja with vast chakra reserves.
"Consumes large amounts of chakra, eh…that won't be a problem for me hopefully," Naruto mumbled. "What's next?"
Next is Taijutsu.
As soon as the window opened, a real live person dressed in a green flak jacket, forehead protector, and sandals appeared across from him. Naruto stood up immediately and as soon as he did the bed disappeared from the white landscape.
Let's suit you up.
Looking down, Naruto's original clothes shimmered colorfully before being replaced by an orange jumpsuit with a swirl pattern on the back and shoulders. A holster and bag were attached to his right thigh and on his hip respectively. "Aw, what? I hate this costume…"
In the top left of your vision, you should notice your name, a large green bar, and a blue bar. The green bar represents your health while the blue one represents your chakra. Next your name is your level.
Sure enough, when Naruto looked, his name, and the colored bars were there. "Sweet…"
Now you are going to learn [Advanced Academy Taijutsu], [Intermediate Shuriken Bukijutsu], and [Intermediate Kunai Bukijutsu]. Click to learn.
You have learned [Advanced Academy Taijutsu] Level 1, [Intermediate Shuriken Bukijutsu] Level 1, and [Intermediate Kunai Bukijutsu] Level 1.
Now fight the ninja in front of you with your newly learned skills. Remember, you can use anything you have learned so far.
The blank white landscape that Naruto had been standing in so far faded away to reveal a dojo-like environment, with his opponent shifting into a fighting stance. "Wait, what? I have to fight him? But I don't know any martial arts-" As soon as Naruto had finished the sentence, his brain suddenly conjured up dozens of fighting stances and techniques, his body shifting into auto and forming a fighting stance. "Sweet...this game is awesome!"
New Quest: Tutorial Battle
Show off your skills in a battle between shinobi!
Objectives:
Defeat the Shinobi in a battle.
Rewards: 75 EXP, Konoha Forehead Protector, [Chakra Leap], [Chakra Dash], Basic Handbook
Failure: 10 EXP
Accept?
[Yes] [No]
Naruto tapped yes excitedly, and as soon as he did, the number 3 appeared between the two of them before changing shape to a 2, and then finally a 1. His enemy charged at him with a mighty battle cry, throwing a right hook that Naruto dodged easily. Whoa…sweet! Naruto thought excitedly as he retaliated with a roundhouse kick. It seemed like his body was moving on his own, shifting through the various fighting stances and moves to stay alive in battle, but he was well aware of what he was doing. Naruto ducked under a high kick, sweeping the ninja's legs from under him only for the ninja to do a quick flip and land back on his feet.
The ninja narrowed his eyes, launching a ferocious attack that Naruto barely managed to hold off. "What the-?!" A powerful hammer fist that numbed his arms surprised Naruto, sending him stumbling back, on the defensive. Dang it, his moves aren't part of my style, so it's obvious he's better than me at this 'taijutsu'. I'll need to try out those ninjutsu techniques and that shuriken stuff, Naruto analyzed quickly, jumping back to try out his newly learned abilities. "Shadow Clone Jutsu!" He shouted, forming a cross with his index and middle fingers of each hand. On cue, across the dojo smoke popped up from nowhere, and when it dissipated, it revealed exact copies of Naruto in a fighting stance. "OK, boys, let's take him on!" He shouted confidently, now that there were others here. A chorus of "Yeah!"s and "Hell yeah!"s met him, and he looked at two of the seven clones. The two nodded understandingly, charging forward to distract their opponent.
"You know the plan, guys. Two of you take the right and flank him, two flank him on the left, and the last one comes with me. Clockwise rotation. If one of you is taken down charge in and buy us some time to regroup into the up-down formation." Naruto instructed to his fellow Narutos.
"Of course we know," One clone said drily, "We are you, after all." Saying that, they charged in, Clones #1 and #2 launching themselves into battle, just as Clones #5 and #7 were dispelled by the attack. Their fists collided with the ninja at the same time, sending him stumbling back while #3 and #4 initiated an attack from the side, catching his flak jacket and pulling him so he was off-balance.
"Alright!" Naruto shouted, as he and #5 leapt into the air. "Take this!" He caught hold of #5's foot and tossed him at the ninja, the two colliding and creating an opportunity for Naruto who in turn took the chance and landed a painful kick on the ninja's face.
The ninja hung in mid-air for a moment before disappearing in a colorful explosion of shards, and Naruto's clones also dispelled in smoke, returning their memories to the original.
Quest Complete: Tutorial Battle
Show off your skills in a battle between shinobi!
Objectives:
Defeat the Shinobi in a battle.
+75 EXP
The following items have been added to your inventory.
Konoha Forehead Protector
[Tree Jumping] Level 1 learned
[Chakra Dash] Level 1 learned
Basic Handbook
"Hell yeah!" Naruto cheered, pumping a fist up into the air in excitement.
Please equip your Konoha Forehead Protector.
Naruto opened up his inventory, a list of items, before selecting the Konoha Forehead Protector with a tap. A window popped up:
Available Positions:
[Forehead] [Right Shoulder] [Left Shoulder] [Waist] [Right Thigh] [Left Thigh]
Available Band Colors:
[Navy Blue] [Blue] [Red] [Green] [Orange] [Black]
"And it's called a forehead protector," The blonde gamer joked to himself before tapping on the forehead and black option, making a black headband appear on his forehead.
Now you shall journey on to the Shinobi world. We wish you good luck.
There was a long pause as nothing happened, Naruto just staring at the box, expecting to be teleported back. "Uh…isn't something supposed to happen?"
We are sorry for the interruption. A Game Master has interrupted the tutorial and granted you the ability to use a certain amount of [Kyuubi Chakra] at will.
Now you will be teleported back into the Shinobi world.
"Wait! What is this Kyuubi Chak-" He was interrupted when he disappeared in a colorful explosion to appear back in the room, sitting on the bed. "-ra…Wow."
This really is a lot to digest in a day, Naruto thought in amusement. But it certainly is interesting.
A/N: Oh yeah. I just remembered something. Later on I got a ton of attention, so did someone mention my story? If so, can someone tell me who did?
On an afterthought, this chapter was going to be a lot longer. But I decided it didn't fit in well…so I deleted like half the chapter.
May the Eternal flames of youth blaze brightly in you! *wink*