Naruto: The Gamer System
Chapter 1

Edit: Beta Reader: Veejay2

'Is this really happening?' Naruto looked on confused at the square box and the text it displayed: Congratulation, you are the chosen candidate of this universe to try the, now reinvented, Gamer System.

[Quest Received]: The Gamer Begins
1: Complete the Tutorial

[Rewards]
1: 1000 Exp

Do you accept this Quest? [Yes/No]

'Um, sure I guess. This is a weird way to wake up.'

Quest Accepted. Initialising Tutorial. Initialisation Complete.

Welcome Gamer, to the Gamer System. The Gamer System is a unique ability and is given to only one person every couple hundred years. The System turns your life into a game, giving you an advantage over anyone else, adding onto it, it gives you unique perks and skills that many would train for years to come close to achieving. To see what you can access, just think or say out loud, the word 'Options'.

'Options'

OPTIONS

1: Character Stats

2: Inventory

3: Quests

4: Abilities

5: Skills

6: World Map

7: Reputation

8: Gamer Shop

9: Allies

To learn what each option entails, tap on them once for a brief description.

Character Stats

Name: Naruto Uzumaki

Level 1: 0/500
Title: Pariah
HP: 400/400
CP: 2200/2200
SP: 400/400
CC: 0%
[Stats]
Strength: 5
Vitality: 7 (-5)
Endurance: 7 (-5)
Defence: 5 (3)
Agility: 5
Dexterity: 5
Intelligence: 5
Wisdom: 5
Chakra: 11
Stat Points: 6
Perk Points: 1
Special Perk Points: 0

Bonus Per Level/Special Perks
[Uzumaki Heritage]: 1 VIT, 1 END and 3 CHK (Level 1)
[Unknown]: 1 VIT, 1 END and 3 CHK (Level ?)

This is your stat page, and as you can see, it displays your name, level and different stats that can be increased through either training or by using your stat points which are a rare commodity. The other way to raise your stats is through bonus stats you receive through either a title or your heritage.

Note: Special Perks Points are those you will receive every ten levels, or through Quests with limitations incorporated in, to be spent as you wish, either upgrading your current Special Perks or purchasing new ones.

Note:

[Strength]

Each point in STR increases damage given by 20HP

[Vitality]

Each point in VIT increases Max HP by 200

[Endurance]

Each point in END increases Max SP by 200

[Chakra]

Each point in CHK increases Max CP by 200

[Defence]

Each point in DEF reduces the damage taken by 0.5%

Inventory

1
Item: Shirt
Type: Clothing
Rarity: Common
[Currently Equipped]
Bonus: Increases Defence by 1

2
Item: Pajama
Type: Clothing
Rarity: Common
[Currently Equipped]
Bonus: Increases Defence by 1

3
Item: Boxers
Type: Clothing
Rarity: Common
[Currently Equipped]
Bonus: Increases Defence by 1

In your inventory, you will find the items you have equipped and those you place in storage. Your inventory has infinite space as it resides in another dimension unseen by you or others.

Quests

[Quest]
1: Complete the Tutorial

[Rewards]
1: 1000 Exp

Here you will find all your Active, by that I mean, Current Quests as well as the ability to select other Quests. You can pick and choose your Quests depending on the rewards you gain from them, but there will be quests that are forced on you by the System. Such types of Quests are called Inescapable Quests.

Abilities

1
Chakra Chains (Locked)
Level 0: 0/0
Rarity: Uzumaki Kekkei Genkai
Description: The Uzumaki Chakra Chains are an infamous Kekkei Genkai ability known only to the Uzumaki Clan. The Uzumaki Chakra Chains can appear in three mutations; Sealing, Attacking, or Barrier. Only one of the three will appear to anyone who manages to unlock the Chakra Chains.

2
Mind's-Eyes of Kagura (Locked)
Level 0: 0/0
Rarity: Uzumaki Kekkei Genkai
Description: The Mind's Eye of the Kagura is a technique that allows one to sense chakra from exceptional distances in great detail. This is a Kekkei Genkai known to only those with Uzumaki blood and the range that can be trained to see is many times higher than non-Uzumaki natural sensors.

3
Uzumaki Healing Factor (Locked)
Level 1: 0/0
Rarity: Uzumaki Kekkei Genkai
Description: The Infamous Regeneration of the Extinct Uzumaki Clan. Known to have closed opened wounds within mere moments and sometimes minutes without the help of an Iryo-Nin.

Here, Abilities is a list of all that were inherited due to your lineage. The list of abilities can be increased using perk points in the Gamer Shop.

Skills

1
Gamer's Body
Level MAX
Rarity: Legendary
Description: The Gamer's Body is a unique skill given to the chosen Gamer. Its abilities include replenishing HP, CP and SP after sleeping a night of rest.

This list shows the skills you have earned, not inherited, skills you can create are also included in the list.

World Map

The World Map shows your location, the location of your quest, and the locations of possible quests that could be received. To grow the World Map, you could purchase parts from any shop that sells maps or take the time to explore and receive rewards for your efforts.

Reputation

1 General Civilian Population of Konoha: Disdain

2 General Clan Population of Konoha: Indifference

3 Hiruzen Sarutobi: Familial Love

4 Kakashi Hatake: Familial Love

5 Teuchi Ichiraku: Familial Love

6 Ayame Ichiraku: Familial Love

Reputation is where you can see how others feel about you. Reputation has many levels in Ascending order; Hate, Anger, Irritation, Indifference, Acceptance, Contentment, and Love. Love is divided into four parts; Platonic Love, Sibling Love, Familial Love and Romantic Love.

Gamer Shop

The Gamer Shop is currently locked until the Gamer completes the Tutorial.

Allies

Allies are unavailable. Allies appear once a contract or oath is made, or automatically appear during a Quest with their relevance.

'This was a lot of stuff dumped into my head all at once. I don't like it, not one bit.' Naruto groaned as he futilely massaged his head, the pain not ebbing a bit.'

Congratulations, Tutorial Quest is now Completed.

[Rewards]
1: 1000 EXP

Congratulations, Gamer has levelled up. Gamer is now Level 2.

VIT and END have increased by 2. CHK has increased by 6. Stat points increase by 1

Name: Naruto Uzumaki
Level 2: 500/1000
Title: Pariah
HP: 800/800
CP: 3400/3400
SP: 800/800
CC: 0%
[Stats]
Vitality: 9 (-5)
Endurance: 9 (-5)
Chakra: 17
Stat Points: 7

'That's great and all, but why do I have a minus five next to both Vitality and Endurance?'

[Quest Received]: Remove That Debuff!
1: Remove the Malnourishment Debuff in a month.

Steps to remove the Malnourishment Debuff will be available once you accept.

[Rewards]
1: 1000 Exp
2: Increase VIT and END by 1

Do you accept? [Yes/No]

'Fine, I accept but what exactly is Mal-nou-rishment?' Naruto carefully pronounced the word in his head.

Malnourishment is when the body does not receive the proper and the required nutrients it needs. If failing to provide, the Gamer is inflicted with the Debuff 'Malnourishment', which decreases the Gamer's overall VIT and END by 5. Malnourishment can be removed by staving off junk food, fast food and other foods that are low in nutrition, and instead to start eating healthy and exercising daily.

'Well, that answers that question. Fine, let's do this, the Shinobi Academy begins in a month, and I can't fall behind because of this stupid Debuff, Dattebayo!' Naruto paused before realisation struck, 'Would Ichiraku Ramen count as junk or fast food, oh, I hope not. Not eating Ichiraku Ramen once in a month is hell I tell you! Hell!'

During the month, Naruto avoided any food that the Gamer System declared junk using a nifty trick he learned by the name of 'Observe', using it, he was able to learn brief descriptions of any object he used 'Observe' on, and thankfully, while Ichiraku Ramen was counted as junk food, but by adding more vegetables to the Ramen it was considered healthy enough to eat and after three weeks of constant exercising he removed the Malnourishment Debuff.

Alongside his feverish attempt to remove his Debuff and still find ways to sneak in his beloved Ichiraku Ramen, he gained a level by doing chores around his house and even by helping his neighbours, which resulted in said neighbours added as a different point in his reputation list and he could count on them giving him daily quests which usually earned him 10, 20, or 50 Exp depending on the quest.

[Quest Received]: Academy Wonders
1: Today's your first day at the Academy, don't be late.

Reach the Shinobi Academy on time: 10 AM

[Rewards]
1: 1000 Exp
2: Gain a Stat Point

'This I can do. Alright mental checklist; have to wash my face, brush my teeth, change clothes, eat breakfast, and once again I thank my kind neighbours for buying my groceries for me, I still don't know why shops don't let me in or overprice anything I buy, it's annoying, wear my socks and the new sandals Hokage-Jiji got me for my birthday, make sure not to forget my bag on the sofa or Gama-Chan. Let's do this Dattebayo!'

Naruto reached the Shinobi Academy with five minutes to spare, receiving the notification for completing the quest and levelling up as a result.

Name: Naruto Uzumaki
Level 4: 500/2000
Title: Pariah
HP: 3000/3000
CP: 5800/5800
SP: 3000/3000
CC: 0%
[Stats]
STR: 7
VIT: 15
END: 15
DEF: 6 (5)
AGL: 6
DEX: 5
INT: 9
WIS: 6
CHK: 29
SP: 10
PP: 1
SPP: 0

Bonus Per Level/Special Perks
[Uzumaki Heritage]: 1 VIT, 1 END, and 3 CHK (Level 1)
[Unknown]: 1 VIT, 1 END, and 3 CHK (Level ?)

Naruto sighed inwardly, noticing the hostile glares by the parents accompanying their children, and the shinobi roaming about helping the new students find their classroom putting the parents at ease. Shaking his head, he entered the open Academy doors and quietly followed a shinobi leading a blue-haired girl wearing a kimono.

He entered and found an empty seat beside the girl he just followed, so with a grin on his face, he slid in next to her and introduced himself.

"Hi, my name's Naruto Uzumaki." Naruto offered his hand to the girl who blushed but timidly took his hand, shaking it quickly.

"Hello, my name is Hinata Hyuga."

"Well, Hinata-San, want to be friends?" Naruto asked, expecting to be rejected like all the times in the park he had tried making friends.

"Of course Naruto-San, you may not remember me, but we have met before." Seeing Naruto's look of confusion she elaborated. "We once met at the park, it was last year during winter and you helped chase off the bullies. But before I could thank you, my caretaker, Ko, appeared and took me away. I still have the scarf you allowed me to keep."

"Huh, I didn't think you'd remember me." A quiet pause remained, "So, we're friends."

"Yes, Naruto-San, we are friends."

Congratulations! Hinata Hyuga has been added to Reputations.
Congratulations! Hinata Hyuga has been added to Allies.

Name: Hinata Hyuga
Level 6: 600/3000
Title: Byakugan Princess

Reputation
10 Hinata Hyuga: Love

Allies

1 Hinata Hyuga (Byakugan Princess)
[Byakugan Princess]: Decreases Chakra Cost of Byakugan by 50%

Five minutes passed and who he assumed was their Homeroom teacher entered and ordered for silence.

Congratulations! Iruka Yumino was added as a permanent mentor for your Academy Years.

Bonuses: Increase Exp gains by 5% in Ninjutsu, Taijutsu and Genjutsu. Increases Fuinjutsu gains by 5%. Increases INT Stat gains by 5%.

"Welcome everybody, my name is Iruka Yumino, and I will be your batch's Sensei for the next five years. Now then, before we start, there are a few things I have to say; first I must commend all of you for choosing to become a Shinobi of Konoha, but I must warn you, the first year is and will be the most difficult you will go through and some of you may not even graduate to the second year. What I say is not to scare you, but to prepare you to heed my warning and take becoming a Shinobi seriously hopefully." Iruka gazed upon the enraptured faces of the hopeful Shinobi, seeing a few nervous but most of them determined to succeed.

"Good, now we shall begin. Everyone take out your History Textbook, and we shall begin with the first chapter. An important step of becoming a Shinobi is to understand and realise how Shinobi and the Shinobi world were born."

[Quest Received]: Step 1
1: Listen to Iruka Sensei's Lecture on Shinobi
2: ?

[Rewards]
1: 50 Exp. Increase INT and WIS by 1
2: ?

Note: Objectives and Rewards will reveal themselves after the previous Objective is fulfilled.

'Hmm, so this Quest is similar to the ones I receive from my neighbours, complete one part then the next one is revealed. This will be a breeze.'

And it was, he listened to Iruka, made his notes and with quiet amazement noticed how neatly Hinata was taking her notes which made him determined to improve his handwriting resulting in him receiving a quest which he immediately accepted. Naruto didn't fully read what the quest was except that it said something about Calligraphy and Fuinjutsu, so reading something that had jutsu at the end of it, he didn't hesitate mentally accepting the quest.

As soon as Iruka completed his lecture, Naruto got a silent notification and saw the next objective was revealed to him.

[Quest Received]: Step 1
2: You will be tested for your Physical prowess. Surprise everyone and reach the top three in the rankings.

[Rewards]
2: 100 Exp. Increases VIT and END by 2

'Physical eh? Not a problem. My physical stats should be enough to get me there, no matter what they throw at me, I'll take it all, Dattebayo!'

"Alright, class, follow me outside. You will be tested where you stand physically to see how much attention each of you will need." Everyone rushed outside, cheers of excitement filling the corridors spewing out on the training ground attached to the Academy. "Before we begin, we must first stretch to ensure that our muscles don't overly tense up, to prevent injuries and stretching also increases flexibility. Now, I want all of you to form rows with at least an arm's length of distance between all of you."

After Iruka taught them a few stretches to do before every time one exercises, he separated boys from the girls and called out three names to sprint 50 metres. Naruto didn't focus on any other names than his, and when it did, he pumped his fist in the air and got to his mark.

"Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Kiba Inuzuka and Shino Aburame. On your marks, get set, go!" 'Naruto Uzumaki, the Demon Container, holding the beast responsible for the death of my parents and so many others. I wish to hate you, despise you, but I cannot. So instead of singling you out or ignoring you, I will simply be a fair teacher giving you no more attention than anyone else.'

Naruto was exhilarated, while his off-the-line speed wasn't the best nor was his top speed, what he had that others lacked was his overwhelming endurance. Sasuke and Kiba both sprinted ahead and he had to push himself to catch up to them, but after 20 metres both Sasuke and Kiba slowed down to a mere jog unable to sustain their former speeds, which allowed Naruto to catch up to them by the 30-metre mark, and though they tried to gain a second wind, he managed to cross the finish line a few meters ahead of the others.

"Naruto Uzumaki: 25.3 seconds. Sasuke Uchiha: 27.7 seconds. Kiba Inuzuka: 28.2 seconds. Shino Aburame: 37 Seconds. Group back with those finished and take a breather. Remember when regaining your breath, bend and place both hands on your knees, it's more effective."

SP: 2800/3000

'Huh, my stamina points didn't drop a whole lot, I'm barely out of breath, and the others are panting heavily.'

Naruto took Iruka's advice and found it to be true, checking that his Dex Stat increased by 1 because of the sprint, and then sat down under a tree waiting for Hinata's turn to arrive so he could cheer her on. Five minutes later, Iruka called out, "Sakura Haruno, Ino Yamanaka, Hinata Hyuga, Hana Inuzuka. On your marks, get set. Go!"

"Woohoo, Hinata-Chan, let's go, you can do it." Naruto cheered her on and grinned when he saw her smile, her pace increasing from the sincerity in his voice. Just like in his race, Hinata had greater endurance even if her top speed was not comparable to Hana's, while Sakura was a civilian born so not too much could be expected from her, but Ino was a surprise to him since he believed that she, like Hinata, would have a greater head start in a Shinobi life, being born to a long-lasting clan.

"Hinata Hyuga: 25.9 seconds. Hana Inuzuka: 28 seconds. Ino Yamanaka: 40 seconds. Sakura Haruno: 42 seconds. Groups back with those finished, and remember to use the proper stance to regain breath more efficiently."

Naruto high-fived a thoroughly pleased Hinata, who took the seat beside him and thanked him for his support. "Of course I would, I wouldn't be a very good friend if I didn't support my best friend, now would I? Besides, I never had a doubt, the rest of them don't hold a candle compared to you, Dattebayo!"

"Everyone gather around, we still have more to cover." Everyone complied and once everyone gathered, "The next exercise will be the vertical jump, do you see the pole over to my side with twenty or so other poles sticking vertically on the top? Your task is to jump as high as you can from a still-standing position, you cannot use the help of a run-up and must do so standing still."

The exercises were many, after the vertical jump; the hurdle jumps, jumping jacks, shuttle runs, and all of that with barely any rest in between, the most they were given was a couple of minutes, and by the end of the second last exercise, almost all of students quit. The only ones that remained were Naruto who was doing it because he was having fun, Hinata who wanted to do just as well as her best friend, Sasuke out of sheer determination, and Kiba and Hana because of an intense rivalry.

"Now that your physical tests are all over, we'll return to our classroom where I'll reveal the rankings of the physical tests. Also this by no means should discourage you, all you should take from this is that you need to work as hard as you ever could if you are determined to become a proud Shinobi or Kunoichi of Konoha."

Congratulations! You have created Skill: Physical Conditioning
Congratulations! VIT and END have increased by 2.
Congratulations! [Quest Reward] VIT and END have increased by 2

"Now the results are as follows; Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Hinata Hyuga, Kiba Inuzuka and Hana Inuzuka tied for fourth…" Iruka droned on for a few minutes listing down the names before placing his clipboard on the desk and sat down. "I know this has been a very tiring session, but this is what you must expect during your training to become a Shinobi. You will be pushed to your very limits to improve and become Shinobi and Kunoichi the people of Konoha can show pride in. For the next two weeks, you will be drilled in such exercises until I am satisfied that all of you will be capable of learning one of the three main Arts of a Shinobi: Taijutsu. Now that we have thoroughly exercised our bodies and seen where our limits stand, it's time to exercise our minds. Everyone take out Konoha's Basic Tactics Textbook that all of you received."

Naruto did so and placed it on his desk, but as he did, he received a notification.

This book is part of a Consumable Set. Do you wish to consume the Basic Tactics Textbook in its entirety?

'Consumable? That has never shown up before. What exactly is a consumable?'

A Consumable is what is used to create skills. By consuming the Basic Tactics Textbook, you will create a skill that will be at the lowest level and to increase its level you need to use the information within the book.

'If I said yes to consuming this book, would this book disappear?'

Yes.

'What about if I ask you to create a copy of this book I can use for the Academy and the original I can use to consume.'

It can be done.

Congratulation. Skill Created.

3
Basic Tactics
Level 1: 0/500
Rarity: Common
Description: The basics of what constitutes a tactic and basic tactics that Konoha has used in the past.
Requirement: INT 5
Effect: Passively Increases INT by 0%

Congratulation! INT has increased by 2

A fountain of knowledge rushed into his head and he grinned at the momentous advantage he possessed over others. But his grin did not go unnoticed, and Hinata gently asked what he was so happy about.

Startled he blurted out the first thing he could think of, "It finally just settled in that I'm going to be a Shinobi. I just couldn't help myself Dattebayo!"

"Is there a problem back there, Uzumaki-San?" Iruka called out with a raised eyebrow.

"Sorry, Iruka-Sensei. No problems here." Naruto quickly replied his face tinged with embarrassment.

"Hmm," Iruka nodded.

An hour later, Iruka closed his book, and stood up, "Congratulations everyone. All of you have completed the first day of your journey to become a Shinobi. I realise that today was a difficult day for you, and for those thinking that this may be too much for them, there is no shame in quitting. Being a Shinobi is no easy feat, it requires great mental fortitude and this career may not be for everyone, but I am proud of all of you." Iruka gazed upon the hopeful Shinobi-to-be, seeing his speech invigorate the physically and mentally tired students. "Congratulations once more, you are all Students of Konoha's Academy."

Congratulations! Title Earned: Student of Konoha.

Level Cap unlocked and Activated.

[Student of Konoha]: Increases Exp gained by 5%

'The title is good, it would replace my previous one: Pariah, but what exactly is a Level Cap?'

A Level Cap is set in place to restrict Gamers from becoming too strong too soon. As a Student, the maximum level you can currently reach is Level 19. The Level Cap does not in any way affect the amount of points for each Stat you can gain, as those can be earned through training etc.

[Student]: Level 1 To Level 19
[Genin]: Level 20 To Level 49
[Chunin]: Level 50 To Level 74
[Jonin]: Level 75 To Level 89
[Kage]: Level 90 To Level 100

'That sucks, but you said that my Stats won't have any effect, so is there a maximum limit to my Stats as well.'

You misunderstand. The Level Cap does not affect your Stats but note there is a limit before you reach your Stat's maximum. So even as a Student, your Stats may reflect those of a Genin or Chunin.

'How exactly would I know when I'm Genin level in a particular stat?'

[Civilian]: 1 To 20
[Genin]: 21 To 50
[Chunin]: 51 To 124
[Jonin]: 125 To 174
[Kage]: 175 To 200

Note: Some items may affect your Stats as a way through bonuses. Eg: The new Sandals improve your Defence (Def) Stat by 2, so in your Stats, you may notice beside your Def a number enclosed by a bracket. That number signifies how much your Stat is increased by the total Bonus applied to it.

Name: Naruto Uzumaki

Level 4: 600/2000
Title: Student of Konoha
HP: 3800/3800
CP: 5800/5800
SP: 3800/3800
CC: 0%
[Stats]
STR: 7
VIT: 19
END: 19
DEF: 6 (5)
AGL: 6
DEX: 5
INT: 12
WIS: 7
CHK: 29
SP: 10
PP: 1
SPP: 0

Bonus Per Level/Special Perks
[Uzumaki Heritage]: 1 VIT, 1 END, and 3 CHK (Level 1)
[Unknown]: 1 VIT, 1 END, and 3 CHK (Level ?)

3
Physical Conditioning
Level 1: 0/500
Rarity: Common
Increases All Physical Stats through training.
Effect: Passively Increases STR, VIT, END, DEF, and AGL by 0%


AN: So this is my second attempt at writing a Gamer Naruto, my previous attempt, in my opinion, was a disaster. This time, I'm deliberately taking things slow, and I'll be open to any suggestions you want to make, either through comments or PMs, either way, hope you had fun reading.