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Inside the bathroom, Naruto sat on the toilet, his hands covering his face, as a torrent of emotions surged through him. The revelation that there was an Uzumaki family—a clan to which he belonged—shook him to his core. Tears streamed down his cheeks, a mix of joy, sadness, and anger.
"I had a family all along," he thought, his heart aching with the realization.
"Why didn't anyone tell me? Why did I have to find out like this?" The weight of years spent alone, the orphan boy who had to fend for himself, hit him like a tidal wave. He felt a profound sense of loss for the years and connections he could have had.
At the same time, there was a burgeoning sense of happiness, an unfamiliar warmth that spread through him. "I'm not just Naruto, the nobody, the troublemaker," he thought. "I'm Naruto Uzumaki. I have a name, a history, a clan that's mine."
The knowledge filled him with a sense of pride and belonging he had never experienced before. But it was also tinged with a deep-seated frustration. "Why me? Why now? After all this time?" he wondered, his mind racing. "What does it mean to be an Uzumaki? Who were they? Who am I?"
Naruto, still grappling with his emotions, swiped right on the system window. His eyes landed on the icon for the Uzumaki Clan, distinguished by a symbol of a crimson swirl.
[ Uzumaki Clan: Renowned for their bright, red hair, members of this clan possess incredibly strong chakra. They are also skilled in kenjutsu and renowned for their prowess in fūinjutsu, the art of sealing.]
Naruto patted his blond hair, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. "Red hair, huh?" He mused aloud, a hint of a smile playing on his lips despite the recent emotional turmoil. "Guess, I'm half Uzumaki then."
As Naruto selected the Uzumaki Clan affiliation, the system window underwent a transformation.
[ Name: Uzumaki Naruto ]
[ Status: Chakra Imbalance (Difficulty in controlling chakra, -100% performance in executing simple Jutsus) ]
[ Title: Academy Student ]
[ Level: 1 ]
[ Class: Shinobi of the Uzumaki Clan ]
[ Race: Human ]
[ HP: 300 / 300 ]
[ AC: 10 ]
[ CP: 10k / 10k ]
[ Lineage Traits: ]
- [ Chakra Chains ] ( Locked )
- [ Mind's Eye ]
- [ Healer's Body ] ( Locked )
[ Class Features:
- [ Scrolls Arts ]
- [ Fuinjutsu ]
[ Feats: Observer ]
[ Stats: ]
- [ STR: 12 ]
- [ DEX: 12 ]
- [ CON: 10 ]
- [ INT: 11 ]
- [ WIS: 10 ]
- [ CHA: 9 ]
- [ VIT: 11 ]
- [ LUK: ? ]
[ Stat Points Remaining: 4 ]
[ Allies: - ]
[ Equipment: ]
- [ Weapons: Basic Kunai ]
- [ Armor: Standard Academy Uniform ]
- [ Gear: Basic Ninja Tools ]
- [ Magic Items: - ]
[ Exp: 20 ]
[ Description: Uzumaki Naruto is the dead last of the Konoha Academy, having failed the graduation twice before and clearly not prepared to graduate. While most of his past is a mystery, Uzumaki Naruto has found his clan. ]
Naruto couldn't help but smile, a sense of belonging and identity filling him. For so long, he had felt like an outsider, but now, he finally had a place in a legacy - the Uzumaki Clan.
He sighed, a realization dawning upon him.
"I must find the Uzumaki clan. They are famous, right? But why have I never heard of them?" He pondered before realizing he had never truly paid attention to his studies. This revelation prompted a new resolve in Naruto.
With determination, he vowed to take his education at the academy seriously from now on.
Suddenly remembering the class and race features, Naruto eagerly clicked on them to learn more.
[ Lineage Trait: Chakra Chains ]
[ Description: A legendary ability of the Uzumaki Clan, enabling the materialization of dense chakra outside the body in the form of chains. ]
[ Status: Locked ]
[ Unlock Requirements: ]
- [ INT (Intelligence): 25 ]
- [ WIS (Wisdom): 30 ]
- [ CON (Constitution): 27 ]
Naruto was amazed by this, but his excitement quickly faded when he read that the trait was locked.
[ Lineage Trait: Mind's Eye ]
[ Description: A sensory technique that enhances perception. Historically used by the Uzumaki Clan to navigate and survive the tides of the Village Hidden by Whirling Tides. Activation requires closing one's eyes and visualizing an eye opening. ]
Naruto excitedly closed his eyes and tried to visualize it. For a brief moment, he saw an image of the entire academy in his mind, with each chakra signature vividly visible. However, the experience was overwhelming, and he quickly opened his eyes, feeling a sharp pain in his head.
For the next hour, Naruto sat there, trying to ease the migraine that had set in. "Yatta, that hurts but that was awesome-attebayo," he exclaimed.
[ Class Feature: Scroll Arts ]
[ Level: 1 ]
[ Description: A unique style of combat involving Jutsu scrolls, which is the signature combat style of the Uzumaki Clan. ]
[ Current Capability: At level 1, you are capable of using up to four different scrolls in combat. ]
[ Class Feature: Fuinjutsu ]
[ Level: 1 ]
[ Description: The art of sealing, originally crafted by the son of the Sage of Six Paths and subsequently mastered by the Uzumaki clan. Fuinjutsu is so closely associated with the Uzumaki that it is often mentioned in the same breath as the clan itself. ]
[ Current Capability: At level 1, you are unable to create complete seals. You can only craft basic kanjis and arrays. ]
Gazing at these skills on the system window, Naruto felt a renewed sense of determination. He vowed to grow stronger, to master these skills that connected him to his Uzumaki heritage.
Naruto cautiously peeked into the classroom, noticing it was empty except for Iruka, who was engrossed in an orange book, chuckling to himself. "Iruka sensei?" Naruto called out, causing Iruka to scramble and quickly hide the book.
"You brat, where were you? It's lunchtime..." Iruka began, his voice stern. But he suddenly stopped, noticing the redness in Naruto's eyes, as if he had been crying. "Naruto, is something wrong?"
Naruto forced a smile. "I'm fine, Iruka sensei. I just had a few questions for you."
"Oh!" Iruka sounded surprised, not used to Naruto being this serious. "Okay, ask away."
"Where is the Uzumaki clan?" Naruto asked directly.
Iruka froze, his expression turning to one of concern. "Naruto, I know it's hard to not have a family, but..."
"Answer the question, sensei," Naruto insisted, his glare firm.
Sighing, Iruka replied, "Naruto, I don't know. My knowledge is only limited to the courses I teach and around the Fire nation. "
"Do you know where the Uzushiogakure is?"
A little embarrassed, Iruka admitted, "No."
Naruto growled in frustration. "You're useless, sensei."
Iruka, feeling a vein pop in anger, grabbed Naruto's ears. "Naruto, stop asking these irrelevant quest..."
He grunted as Naruto suddenly punched him in the gut. "These are not irrelevant questions!" Naruto's shout echoed through the hall, revealing a side of him Iruka had never seen – blind fury.
"Okay, okay, Naruto, calm down," Iruka said, trying to soothe the situation. "Why don't you go check out the library? I'm sure there's a book on Uzushiogakure there."
Naruto huffed and ran out of the class, slamming the door behind him. Iruka, clutching his stomach, was left in disbelief.
What was that insane strength?
Inside the Academy, Naruto found himself in front of the small library, a modest room lined with shelves of books, the air filled with the scent of old paper. He was arguing with the librarian, a stern-looking woman who seemed completely indifferent to his pleas.
"Please, I just need to look for something important!" Naruto insisted, his voice laced with frustration.
The librarian, unfazed and still holding a grudge from a past incident, replied dryly, "After what you did with the coffee, you expect me to let you in here? Not a chance, troublemaker."
Naruto's fists clenched; his fury barely contained. "That was ages ago! I'm serious this time. I need to find information!"
"Even if you were the last ninja in Konoha, I wouldn't let you in," the librarian retorted, her voice cold. "You've caused enough trouble here, Naruto. No way am I allowing you to potentially wreck this place too."
"But this is really important to me!" Naruto's voice rose in desperation. "It's not about pranks or jokes this time. Please, I need to find out about my clan."
The librarian scoffed, unmoved by his plea. "Find another way to satisfy your curiosity. The library is off-limits to you, Naruto. End of discussion."
Naruto's face turned a deep shade of red, his anger reaching a boiling point. The frustration of being denied access to the information he desperately sought about his clan was overwhelming. He clenched his fists tightly, his body tensing as if he was about to actually attack the librarian in his fury.
Just then, a voice intervened, "He's with me."
The librarian eyed the newcomer skeptically. "Fine. But if he breaks, burns, or does anything destructive, you'll be responsible," she warned sternly.
Naruto, still fuming but slightly confused, turned to see who had come to his aid. To his surprise, it was Hinata Hyuga, shyly looking at the floor. "Thanks, Hinata. You saved me a lot of trouble from breaking into the library," he said, loud enough for the librarian to hear, earning a sharp glare from her.
"Y-You shouldn't say that, Naruto-kun," Hinata whispered, her voice barely audible.
"Whatever! Thanks anyway," Naruto replied, already turning away to find what he came for.
He stopped, suddenly realizing he had no idea where to start looking. "Where can I find a book about villages outside of Konoha?" he asked, turning back to the librarian.
"Row 3, Section F," she answered, barely looking up from her desk.
Naruto looked bewildered, unsure where that was. Hinata, gathering her courage, softly said, "F-Follow me."
[ An Hour Later ]
[ Name: Hyuga Hinata ]
[ Status: Social Anxiety (Challenges in social interactions, -10% to Charisma-based actions) ]
[ Title: Academy Student ]
[ Level: 6 ]
[ Class: Shinobi ]
[ Race: Human ]
[ HP: 150 / 150 ]
[ AC: 12 ]
[ CP: 100 ]
[ Lineage Traits: ]
- [ Byakugan (Enhanced perception, 360° vision, ability to see chakra networks) ]
[ Class Features: ]
- [ Gentle Fist (Precision strikes that target chakra points) ]
[ Feats: N/A ]
[ Stats: ]
- [ STR: 8 ]
- [ DEX: 10 ]
- [ CON: 10 ]
- [ INT: 12 ]
- [ WIS: 10 ]
- [ CHA: 6 ]
- [ VIT: 9 ]
- [ LUK: 10 ]
[ Allies: - ]
[ Equipment: ]
- [ Weapons: Basic Kunai, Shuriken ]
- [ Armor: Standard Academy Uniform ]
- [ Gear: Basic Ninja Tools ]
- [ Magic Items: - ]
[ Description: Member of the elite Hyuuga clan, recognized for their doujutsu and unique taijutsu style. Hinata is known for her sweet nature but is quite shy, resulting in limited recognition among classmates. Her motivation to improve is fueled by the admiration for a person she holds in high regard. ]
Naruto glanced at Hinata's stats, a bit puzzled. He had expected her to be stronger, given she was level 6.
"But she doesn't seem much different from me," he thought. Then he remembered his own situation. He had pushed some buttons and used 27 free points to get stronger, still having 4 points left.
"Not everyone has that kind of shortcut," he realized.
"Naruto-kun," Hinata's voice gently pulled him from his thoughts. She was blushing as she handed him a book.
"H-Here you go," she said softly.
Naruto took the book, reading the title: 'Basic Geography.' He quickly started flipping through it while standing.
"A-a, Naruto-kun, w-what are you looking for?" Hinata asked, curiosity laced with her usual shyness.
"Uzushiogakure," Naruto replied, his eyes scanning the pages.
Hinata looked confused, never having heard of the place before. "W-why don't you look at the front page and see if there's a section about it?" she suggested.
Naruto flipped to the table of contents, scanning for any mention of Uzushiogakure. Nothing. "This isn't it," he muttered, frustration growing. He grabbed three more books - 'History of the Five Great Nations', 'Shinobi World Atlas', and 'Villages and their Hidden Secrets'. None of them had any information or even a mention of Uzushiogakure.
Disappointed, Naruto slumped down at a table. Hinata stood beside him, watching his frustration with concern. "Is there anything else I can help with, Naruto-kun?" she asked softly.
"No, it's okay, Hinata. Thanks for trying," Naruto sighed, feeling a bit defeated.
Hinata, noticing Naruto's disappointment, hesitantly spoke up. "N-Naruto-kun, I will ask my father about Uzushiogakure."
Naruto's face lit up with a genuine smile, making Hinata blush. "Thank you, you don't know how much that means to me," he said gratefully.
Hinata nodded, then took out two books and handed them to Naruto. "H-Here, you missed these while you were in the bathroom."
"Thanks," Naruto replied, slightly puzzled about why his books were with Hinata, but he didn't dwell on it.
Suddenly, a notification popped up in his vision:
[ Notification: Opportunity detected to acquire skill 'Kunai and Shuriken Bukijutsu'. ]
[ Action Required: Confirm acceptance or declination of class skill. ]
Without hesitation, Naruto confirmed the acquisition.
Immediately, a large, intricate table with holes and lines materialized in front of him, labeled [ Skill Table].
[ Skills 'Kunai Bukijutsu' and 'Shuriken Bukijutsu' have been unlocked in Skill Table ]
Two prominent orange windows materialized subsequently.
[ Kunai Bukijutsu - Level: 1 (Active) ]
[ Chakra Points (CP) Required: 5 ]
[ Description: A weapons technique specialized for Kunai, applicable in both melee and ranged combat. ]
[ Passive Enhancements: ]
- [ Kunai Accuracy: Increased by 10% ]
- [ Kunai Parry: Enhanced by 10% ]
[ Active Boost: ]
- [ Strength (STR) Increase: Additional 10% for 15 seconds upon activation. ]
[ Shuriken Bukijutsu - Level: 1 (Passive/Active) ]
[ Experience (Exp): 0.00% ]
[ Chakra Points (CP) Required: 5 ]
[ Description: A weapons technique specialized for Shuriken, primarily used in ranged combat. ]
[ Passive Enhancements: ]
- [ Shuriken Accuracy: Increased by 20% ]
[ Active Boost: ]
- [ Ranged Damage: Additional 5% increase for 15 seconds upon activation. ]
As he read through the details of the skills, information began to flood into his mind. He placed the book down, astonished. He realized he had instantly learned everything in the book. It dawned on him that he had been throwing kunai and shuriken incorrectly for years. "Someone taught me wrong on purpose?" he wondered, a mix of irritation and surprise in his voice.
Hinata looked at him curiously. "Is everything okay, Naruto-kun?"
"Yeah." Back in his seat after lunch, Naruto listened as Iruka announced the next activity.
"Since lunch is over, let's do some practice," Iruka said, his voice carrying across the classroom.
The class soon found themselves outside, standing in front of five target dummies. The students were arranged in lines, six people per line.
Iruka explained the exercise: "Now, you will step up to the line and throw five kunai, then ten shuriken. After that, go to the end of your line. Everyone will get five chances to throw. We will take your best round for your grade."
Naruto's gaze drifted to Iruka as a gold '?' appeared over his head for a moment.
[ World Quest Alert ]
[ Quest Name: Kunai and Shuriken Oh My: Achieve 80% Accuracy or Better ]
[ Objective: Successfully score 80% or higher accuracy in Kunai and Shuriken throwing. ]
[ Reward for Completion: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 20 ]
- [ Equipment Provided: ]
- [ Academy Kunai x10 ]
- [ Academy Shuriken x20 ]
[ Penalty for Failure: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 2 ]
Naruto was buzzing with excitement for this quest.
With his new skills, he felt confident about acing the test.
When his turn came, he stepped up to the line, eager to show what he could do.
On his first try, he hit the target with four out of five kunai and seven out of ten shuriken. He was a bit annoyed for not meeting the quest requirement.
The second time around, he managed to hit with all five kunai, but again fell short with the shuriken, hitting only six.
He was getting closer, but it was still not enough.
By the third attempt, Naruto's focus and determination paid off.
He threw with precision, hitting 86% of the targets, successfully completing the quest.
[ Completion Achieved: You've hit the target with commendable accuracy. ]
[ Rewards Granted: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 20 ]
- [ Academy Kunai x10 ]
- [ Academy Shuriken x20 ]
Naruto, feeling a sense of accomplishment, received another alert shortly after.
[ Path Quest Alert ]
[ Quest Name: My Personal Best: Achieve 90% Accuracy or Better ]
[ Objective: Score 90% or higher accuracy in Kunai and Shuriken throwing. ]
[ Reward for Completion: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 100 ]
- [ Skill Book: 'Academy Intermediate Taijutsu' ]
[ Penalty for Failure: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 20 ]
If the last quest had him excited then this quest had him dancing like a monkey.
"Yatta!" Shouted Naruto excitedly.
Naruto waited practically bouncing with excitement once again to get a chance to beat this next quest.
Stepping up to the line Naruto let them rip hitting 85% again but gaining experience anyway.
Naruto took a deep breath, his chest swelling with a mix of nerves and focus.
For a split second, he felt the weight of eyes on him.
Turning, he saw the faces of his classmates—all showing surprise, except for Mizuki, whose expression was pensive, almost lost in thought.
Despite the stares, Naruto reveled in their astonishment, a small part of him basking in the unexpected attention.
Yet, beneath that fleeting pride, a nagging question lingered in his mind. He had learned Kunai and Shuriken Bukijutsu a year ago, but now, reflecting on his stance and movements, he realized everything he had been taught was wrong. Why was that?
His contemplation was abruptly interrupted by Iruka's voice announcing the score. "That's an 86% Naruto, good job," Iruka said, his face lit up with a kind smile.
"No," Naruto suddenly cried out, his voice cracking as he dropped to his knees.
[ Quest Outcome ]
[ Result: Completion Failure ]
[ Penalty Awarded: 20 Experience Points (Exp) ]
Naruto collected the practice weapons he threw and returned them to the teachers.
"Okay, students, back inside for history," said Iruka, earning a groan from all the students.
As they started heading back inside, Iruka called out, "Naruto, wait a second."
The class left, some teasing with a chorus of "ooohs."
Naruto and Iruka stood facing each other, an awkward silence hanging between them. Both remembered the earlier incident where Naruto had hit Iruka.
"Naruto," Iruka began.
"Sensei," Naruto said simultaneously.
They paused, then Iruka gestured for Naruto to speak first.
"I am sorry for hitting you, sensei. I was just frustrated," Naruto admitted, his voice reflecting genuine remorse.
Iruka placed his hand on Naruto's head, offering a kind smile.
"It's alright, Naruto. I wasn't professional in dismissing your questions. Even if I didn't have the answers, I should have been a better teacher and told you I'll try to find them. For that, I am sorry," he said sincerely.
Naruto, moved by Iruka's understanding, impulsively hugged him.
"I am also sorry for being a dumbass," he said, a hint of a smile in his voice.
"That's fine," Iruka responded, returning the smile.
"Just make sure you do your homework."
"Auhh," Naruto groaned in response, but then added, "Fine."
Iruka's smile grew warmer.
"And I'll try to find what I can about the Uzumaki clan, okay?"
"Thanks, Iruka sensei."
In history class, Naruto tried to focus, but the lesson was dreadfully dull. The teacher droned on, "So, the Fire Daimyo established the Water Lily Dance Festival as a way to honor the ninjas who saved his daughters from pirates who..."
Naruto's attention waned.
"Ok, this is boring," he thought and discreetly opened the system, tapping on the Quest icon.
[ Quests: Key objectives or tasks in a game-like system, often leading to rewards upon completion. ]
[ Types of Quests: 3 ]
[ World Quests: These are quests that arise due to events or circumstances occurring in the game world. They are typically larger in scope and involve significant developments affecting the broader environment or multiple players. ]
[ Path Quests: These quests are personalized, stemming from a player's decisions, actions, or aspirations. Path Quests are often related to the player's chosen class and race, guiding them on a journey that aligns with their character's development and goals. ]
[ System Quests: Quests that are directly assigned by the game's system. They can vary in nature and purpose, ranging from tutorial tasks to complex challenges designed to test the player's skills and decision-making. ]
Naruto raised an eyebrow, intrigued by the breakdown.
"Well, that explains a lot."
Naruto's curiosity led him to tap on the Exp icon on the system, and a detailed explanation popped up:
Exp: Experience points (XP) are gained by overcoming challenges and defeating enemies. Accumulating XP leads to leveling up, which enhances a character's abilities and power.
[ Level 1 to Level 2: 300 XP ]
[ Level 2 to Level 3: 600 XP (total of 900 XP) ]
[ Level 3 to Level 4: 1,800 XP (total of 2,700 XP) ]
[ Level 4 to Level 5: 3,800 XP (total of 6,500 XP) ]
[ Level 5 to Level 6: 7,500 XP (total of 14,000 XP) ]
[ Level 6 to Level 7: 9,000 XP (total of 23,000 XP) ]
[ Level 7 to Level 8: 11,000 XP (total of 34,000 XP) ]
[ Level 8 to Level 9: 14,000 XP (total of 48,000 XP) ]
[ Level 9 to Level 10: 16,000 XP (total of 64,000 XP) ]
[ Level 10 to Level 11: 21,000 XP (total of 85,000 XP) ]
[ Level 11 to Level 12: 15,000 XP (total of 100,000 XP) ]
[ Level 12 to Level 13: 20,000 XP (total of 120,000 XP) ]
[ Level 13 to Level 14: 25,000 XP (total of 145,000 XP) ]
[ Level 14 to Level 15: 30,000 XP (total of 175,000 XP) ]
[ Level 15 to Level 16: 35,000 XP (total of 210,000 XP) ]
[ Level 16 to Level 17: 40,000 XP (total of 250,000 XP) ]
[ Level 17 to Level 18: 50,000 XP (total of 300,000 XP) ]
[ Level 18 to Level 19: 60,000 XP (total of 360,000 XP) ]
[ Level 19 to Level 20: 70,000 XP (total of 430,000 XP) ]
Naruto then glanced at his own Exp bar, which read:
[ Exp: 60 ]
He sighed, realizing the enormity of the task ahead.
"This is going to be a long journey," he muttered to himself.