Author's Note: Hello, I've realized that uploading the chapters immediately after making them isn't the best idea due to possible burnout or unexpected events, therefore I will now probably update just one or two chapters a week, likely days of updates are Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.

Part of the chapter is from Kuromi's POV.

Also, the start of this chapter is basically just a recap of progress made and some original Jutsu I made up, enjoy the read!

Usual Warnings of possible blood, gore, more mature themes, so if you don't want to see that then this might not be for you… If you do want to see that, then it might not appear for a while.

System: Quest Complete!

Normal Speaking: "Hello"

Powerful Entity Speaking: Tailed Beast Bomb!"

Thoughts: 'Why did I ever agree to this...'

Chapter Start

-Kuromi POV-

Well, given how strong people in the ninja world are usually insane and some forget how they began, losing their way, I'm making this journal to recap what happened. This current Entry will be a recap of the progress I've made since meeting Guy-Sensei and Lee-san.

Our training sessions are usually just two hours in the morning, but with all the quests I've gained quite a few credits and boosts to my abilities. Guy-Sensei estimates that in terms of combat, I can rival the average Chunin due to Kinetic Focus alongside my high Chunin level of speed and endurance.

On that topic, while my normal attacks are usually in the higher tier of Genin, Kinetic Focus allows them to deal about as much damage as the average Chunin.

I've also mastered Tree Walking and have gotten a decent hold on Water Walking, but more importantly, after spending a hundred credits, the Index informed me that I have a powerful water affinity and a decent wind affinity, which helped me in my search for Jutsu.

On that topic, I've learned several Jutsu, most from the Academy Archives, but some from the Index.

(If you want to skip the Jutsu descriptions then go to the next bolded bracket)

Wind Style: Lessen Resistance(D-rank). This allows me to lower the resistance my body gets from the air, increasing my speed. Not much chakra but it is a constant drain.

Wind Style: Sharpened Gale(D-rank). A simple, sharp blade of wind that comes out after I chop something with my hand, but if used on a tree with direct contact, it can chop the tree down. The chakra cost isn't much either.

Water Style: Muddy Field(D-rank). Not the cleanest jutsu, but it allows me to gather moisture to the ground, making it difficult for people to manoeuvre at high speeds without a disturbance on the ground… and letting me kick some dirt in their eyes(Spiderman reference, great times). Not much chakra is needed, but takes like 15 seconds to affect even just an 80 by 80 meter radius.

Water Style: Liquid Gathering(D-rank). Basic one, lets me gather moisture, but most importantly separate it from harmful chemicals, clean drinking water in the wild. Barely noticeable chakra cost, but if I supercharge it, I can gather moisture from the air to coat myself, reducing damage from flames.

Water Style: Water Bullet(C-rank from the Index). A bullet of water, decently high power and can rival my top speed when shot. If there's no water nearby I'd only be able to use it five or six times, but I do carry a storage scroll with a pot of water in it, which allows for the cost to be reduced by up to 70%.

Soaking a Leaf(Water Affinity training from the Index): Nearly mastered, I can soak a leaf in four seconds, Dex suggests two seconds would be mastered(I also have a quest for mastering it).

Earth Style: Mud Wall(C-rank). One of the few C-ranks in the Academy Archives and I could only get it because I had Genin level chakra reserves and Chunin level control. Takes a few seconds to make a large wall of mud. The chakra cost isn't much, but I can make the same wall in under three seconds if I used Muddy Field before this.

Fire Style: Growing Embers(D-rank). Flames aren't very strong, but they can be used for a campfire. If I supercharge it I can enhance one of my attacks with fire, sustaining a slight burn.

Lightning Style: Shocking Jab(D-rank). I jab someone with two fingers channelling electricity, and it has enough power to disable someone's arm or leg if I hit the right spot. Not much chakra needed and I can supercharge it to add more piercing power to my attack, I'd more likely use Sharpened Gale in a fight.

I also learned some basic anti-poison and minor wound healing medical ninjutsu from the Index.

Due to completing a 12 hour focused meditation quest(way too difficult), I have gained basic sensing, normally in a 50 meter radius, but my sonar has a 250 meter radius.

Shockingly enough, I got some… unexpected skills from a Hidden Quest future. Battle Continuation(E- Rank) and Self Replenishment [Chakra (E rank)] were both from the Nasuverse, luckily Dex told me I wouldn't be encountering them any time soon.

Battle Continuation was granted when I went beyond my limits to complete a quest that I made a bit too difficult. It allows me to fight as if I'm in peak condition despite some injuries or low levels of stamina.

Self Replenishment(Chakra) was granted when I managed to slightly increase my chakra recovery when meditating. It makes it so I regain chakra at an increased rate, if Kakashi had this during the land of waves he would have regained all his chakra in a single day.

I can also enhance myself physically with chakra, but that's mostly basic… I will most definitely try to use this as often as possible, there may be a Hidden Quest for something like Armament Haki or Reinforcement, maybe even Prana Burst.

I can also make basic Exploding Tags, Storage Seals, Chakra Disruptions Seals and have been selling the first two in order to up my Ryo, I do want some actual gear later so more Ryo is needed.

(Skills and Jutsu Over)

I got the seals from the Five Differences Quest, which I've added to my Active Quests again, but on that topic, new discoveries are… interesting.

I found out that Asuma Sarutobi is engaged to Kinusa, who is the Fire Daimyo's Daughter, in order to keep the tradition of ensuring strong connections between Konoha and Fire Country. Tsunade was also apparently a part of the Fire Country's Royal Family which is a reason why most are hesitant to go after her.

I also heard that Kiri's Rebellion had someone who was a sage in it, being the Wolf Sage, but he is said to be far from mastering Senjutsu.

That's about it for now, but Guy-Sensei and Lee-san just left for a C-rank Mission and won't be back for at least another week, I've prepared some basic supplies(an alarm clock, my regular ninja gear, a single bottle of water, a bow, 24 arrows in a quiver and a sharp knife).

I have a new quest, this one will be finished before Guy-Sensei and Lee-san return and will be essential for my ninja career.

Quest: Survive in the wild for one week with minimal outside advantages.

Rewards: Knowledge of All Basic Herbs, Plants, Fruits and Vegetables With Either Healing or Harmful Properties, Tier II Medium Boost To Butchering, Major Boost To Stealth Related Skills, Mental Fortitude Archery, Perception, Endurance and Eyesight, Allows For Player To Wake Up At The Slightest Hints of Danger, Lowers Required Sleep For Peak Physical and Mental Condition Down To Two Hours, Minor Boost To Speed and Strength, Minor Boost To Users Mental Functions and 750 Credits.

I found a good location where I can also begin practicing for the next stage of water release training if I master the first stage, a good amount of trees for cover and a river a few hundred meters away.

"Phew, that took longer than expected. Hey Dex, open the balance window for my QCP and Credits." I said, wanting to quickly check the progress from the past four weeks.

Kuromi Kuroshi.

QCP: 27

Credits: 5500

Active Quests: 1

Two weeks prior, Kuromi had grown a bit paranoid, so she decided to use 2500 Credits to find out her biggest threats in Konoha, surprisingly Danzo was said to be monitored, but Hiruzen, the Clan Heads, Elders and the Civilian Council could prove to be threat.

Kuromi's points had come from Training Quests, Cooking Quests, Seals(Both Making and Selling) Quests, Hunting Quests and a few other quests.

'Dex, Activate Survive In The Wild With Minimal Interference Quests One Day, Three Days, and One Week Versions.' Kuromi mentally commanded.

All Three Quests Activated, you're ready to go Kuromi!

-2 Hours later, August 22nd 6:50 AM-

'Alright, time to use the muddy field and mud wall to begin building a base blocked off area between these two trees, I need it to finish drying before night.' I knew that walls were needed if I wanted a better chance at dealing with wolves, bears and other predators here.

I quickly made a shed and used Sharped Gale and Mud Wall to cut slabs of wood and stick them together, making a slab of wood and mud to use as the roof when my "shed" finishes drying.

'I wonder… Could I use Liquid Gathering to make the "shed" dry faster by getting the liquid in the mud to gather in the floor around the "shed"?' I knew this could prove to be invaluable for missions outside the village, camping outside during escort missions is a common theme.

I quickly used the Liquid Gathering Jutsu on the "shed" to transfer the moisture in the mud into the ground and air around it. After around 25 seconds, the mud fully dries off and I put the roof on.

'I can slide the roof off to get in and slide it back on to close it, perfect… Wait, this could also be used to smoke food, great uses. Either way, I should start hunting, Dex, Activate a Quest to not be detected by the prey' I said, knowing I had QCPs to spare.

Stealth Quest Activated. Best of luck Kuromi!

'Thanks Dex, let's get started' I replied.

-One Week Later, August 29th, 7:00 AM: 3rd Person POV-

"Finally, one week, but I can say I've certainly made major progress" Kuromi said, standing on water as she used her chakra to make a jet of water burst in front of her.

Over the past week, Kuromi had completed daily water nature training quests, mastering the first stage of water nature training and moving on to the stage two water training the Index gave.

The second stage was simple, using purely chakra control and nature transformation to create a burst of water at least 30 CM in front of her. For complete mastery, Kuromi must have it go at least a meter in front of her, with a cast time of below two seconds.

Kuromi also mastered water walking and completed several other training quests, and learned the B rank Sharpened Water Blade Jutsu, which allows her to make blades of water coat her hands or just send water blades at the target.

"Welp, training is over, time to go get back home, take a relaxing bath and enjoy myself for the next few days. I should make sure to do some more planning and research… WAIT! Hey dex, can I find out what quests will allow me to gain skills/abilities from other universes?" Kuromi asked, quickly making a plan.

Yes, but I will have to say that those pages are locked until you have reached the First Ascension of the Quest System

'Well, I guess that can't be helped, I need to increase my chakra reserves even more in order to learn a few more C and B rank jutsu, alongside my Taijutsu Training with Guy-Sensei and Lee-san I should be Jonin level in terms of combat before winter break' Kuromi thought, knowing that this would be the best specialty in terms of reaching Jonin Level.

-A Few Days Late. Monday September 4th, 7:00 AM-

Kuromi had been relaxing for a while now, besides doing more research on the tailed beasts and more on the history of the Elemental Nations, allowing her to complete and reactivate the Five Differences and some minor quests.

To make it short, the Second Hokage died from his wounds after using the Flying Raijin to teleport Hiruzen, Danzo, and the others with them back to Konoha.

There was also an Elite Genin rank, which just allows for a Genin to have access to more advanced parts of the archive, taking missions solo and higher authority than Normal Genin, same with Elite Chunin.

Bans were also lifted for a few Forbidden Jutsu, such as the First and Second Gates, Infinite Darkness and a few other Jutsu, those Jutsu are only available in Jounin Archives or if someone high ranking taught you.

Orochimaru lost one of his arms when escaping Konohawas another difference.

Konoha's relationship with Suna is quite close, primarily due to a Trade Agreement made half a decade ago for Konoha's food and water being sold to Suna, with Konoha buying a large amount of metals and other materials that are found in Suna.

Lastly, Kuromi used the Index for more information on Naruto and Sasuke which cost 1000 Credits, Sasuke was far stronger than his Canon Academy Self, a solid Chunin level and has been hiding his two tomoe Sharingan.

Naruto was the real surprise, Jiraiya had returned to the village during Summer Break and gave Naruto some training before leaving. His taijutsu had managed to reach the skill and power of the average Genin, with great improvements to chakra control, both tree and walking water, even signing the Toad Summoning Contract.

'Well, the Final Year before Graduation is beginning, I should be able to handle this. Dex, Activate the Top Kunoichi and Rookie of The Year Quests, then open my Balance.

Quest 1: Graduate As Top Kunoichi

Rewards: T2 Medium Boost To Chakra Control, T2 Low Boost To Chakra Reserves, Medium Boost To ALL Physical Stats, Full Mastery of The Three Basic Academy Jutsu and 2500 Credits.

Quest 2: Graduate As Rookie of The Year.

Rewards: T2 Major Boost To Chakra Reserves and Chakra Control, T2 Low Boost To ALL Physical Stats, Three Random C rank Jutsu, One Random B rank Jutsu and 5000n Credits.

Kuromi Kuroshi

QCP: 34

Credits: 6750

Active Quests: 3

'Well, I guess it's time to see the future Rookie Nine, let's hope everything goes well' Kuromi thinks while walking through the Academy doors.

Author's Note: Hello! It's me again. I'm sure you've noticed, but Dex hasn't been that chatty here, you remember the hints given throughout(Totally not me saying it) the previous chapters… right?

Yeah, Dex has to do quite a bit of research on what's going on… perhaps some anomalies such as this new Wolf Sage?

And yes, at this point it's safe to say that many of the major differences such as The Forge of Ascension and a Wolf Summoning Contract that has Senjutsu were a part of the after effect from what the previous Gamer in this timeline did.

Remember, the new schedule is one or two chapters a week, most likely days for updates are Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, other days are possible, just unlikely.

Have a nice day, take care and bye!