The bodies of the two ANBU shinobi lay at Troy's feet, but the rush of battle still thrummed in his veins. He flexed his hands, feeling the dark power of the curse mark simmer just beneath the surface, waiting to be unleashed. The limited use of the Mangekyo Sharingan was already enhancing his perception—he could see the chakra signatures of other shinobi miles away, moving through the forest like glowing threads.
He could feel it now, the full extent of Sukuna's bloodlust merging with his own instincts. Troy had never been the type to seek out violence, but now... now the thought of battle excited him. I have a week to survive in this world, he thought. Might as well take the fight to them.
Just as he considered his next move, the system pinged in his mind once more.
System alert: New threat approaching.
Troy's Mangekyo Sharingan whirled to life, locking onto the chakra signature speeding toward him. This one was different—far more powerful than the others. He couldn't see who it was yet, but the sheer intensity of the presence made his heart race. Whoever was coming wasn't just a random shinobi. This was someone elite.
In seconds, a figure appeared on the horizon, darting through the treetops with precision and speed. As they drew closer, Troy's stomach dropped.
No way... It can't be him.
The figure landed gracefully on a branch, staring down at Troy with a cold, calculating gaze.
Hatake Kakashi.
The legendary Copy Ninja, one of Konoha's most dangerous and skilled shinobi, stood before him. Troy's mind raced. Kakashi wasn't just another S-rank ninja—he was a legend, known for his mastery of the Sharingan and his near-unparalleled combat abilities. If Troy wasn't careful, this could be the end of him.
For a moment, they simply stood there, sizing each other up. Kakashi's face was impassive, but Troy could feel the tension in the air.
"I see you've dealt with my comrades," Kakashi said quietly, his single visible eye narrowing. "You've got some impressive power. But I'm not here to let you roam free."
Troy clenched his fists, feeling the curse mark pulse on his skin, begging to be released. He couldn't afford to hold back against Kakashi. If he did, he'd be dead before he knew it.
System update: Defeat Kakashi to unlock a special reward.
Troy took a deep breath, trying to center himself. I have Sukuna's power. I can do this.
Without another word, Kakashi moved, his form blurring as he dashed toward Troy. The speed was unreal—Troy barely had time to react. His Sharingan whirred, reading Kakashi's movements, but even with the enhanced perception, Kakashi's attack came fast.
Kunai clashed against cursed energy as Troy blocked, the impact sending tremors through his body. Kakashi moved fluidly, striking with precision and speed, each blow forcing Troy back. But Troy wasn't just any opponent.
"Cleave!"
Troy's cursed energy surged out in a wide arc, forcing Kakashi to leap back. The Copy Ninja's eye flashed dangerously as he dodged, the attack barely missing him. But Kakashi wasn't one to stay on the defensive for long. He landed gracefully, his hand already forming seals in rapid succession.
"Lightning Blade!"
The familiar crackle of electricity filled the air as Kakashi's hand ignited with a blinding light. He charged forward, the sound of the chirping birds echoing through the forest. Troy's heart raced. He had seen this technique countless times in the anime, but seeing it up close, feeling the sheer power behind it, was something else entirely.
Troy summoned his cursed energy, his hands glowing with malevolent red light as he prepared to counter. But just as Kakashi closed the distance, the curse mark on Troy's body flared to life.
"Curse Mark: Activate!"
Dark markings spread across Troy's skin like wildfire, amplifying his power tenfold. His muscles bulged with cursed energy, and his senses sharpened. As Kakashi's Lightning Blade neared, Troy roared, bringing his arms up to block the attack head-on.
The impact was deafening. Lightning met cursed energy in a dazzling clash of power, the force of the collision sending shockwaves through the trees. For a moment, it was a stalemate—Kakashi pushing forward, and Troy resisting with everything he had.
But the curse mark gave him the edge.
With a savage yell, Troy surged forward, deflecting the Lightning Blade with raw power. Kakashi's eyes widened in shock as Troy's fist connected with his gut, sending him flying back into a tree with a thunderous crash.
Troy didn't give him time to recover. He leaped forward, his cursed energy crackling around him as he prepared to finish the job. But Kakashi wasn't down yet. The Copy Ninja staggered to his feet, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his Sharingan spinning furiously.
"Kamui!"
Troy barely had time to register what was happening. Kakashi's Mangekyo Sharingan locked onto him, and suddenly, the space around his body began to warp. He could feel the pull, the sensation of his body being dragged into another dimension. Kamui. Kakashi's ultimate technique, capable of distorting space itself.
Panic surged through him, but then he remembered: I have the Mangekyo Sharingan too.
Focusing all his willpower, Troy activated his own Mangekyo, his vision sharpening as he locked onto the point in space where Kakashi's Kamui was distorting. With a burst of cursed energy, he countered the technique, forcing the space to stabilize around him.
Kakashi's eye widened in disbelief. "You... have the Mangekyo too?"
Troy grinned, blood dripping from his lip. "Looks like I'm full of surprises."
Before Kakashi could react, Troy thrust his hand forward, summoning a torrent of cursed energy. The ground beneath Kakashi exploded, throwing the legendary ninja into the air. Troy leaped after him, his fist raised high.
"Cleave."
The attack struck true, slicing through the air with unstoppable force. Kakashi's body hit the ground hard, dust and debris swirling around him. He didn't move.
Troy landed softly, panting heavily as the curse mark began to fade from his body. His vision blurred, and his knees almost buckled beneath him, but he managed to stay upright. He had won.
The system chimed in his mind, breaking the tense silence.
Kakashi Hatake defeated.
Special reward unlocked.
The familiar screen appeared, displaying five glowing icons once again.
Choose one special reward:
Infinite Mangekyo Sharingan (permanent)Rinnegan activationEight Gates mastery (without death)Summoning Contract: Tailed BeastKakashi's Ninjutsu library
Troy stared at the options, his mind spinning. Rinnegan activation? Infinite Mangekyo Sharingan? Summoning a tailed beast?! These rewards were far beyond anything he had imagined. Each one of them had the potential to make him nearly unstoppable, not just in the Naruto universe, but in the Marvel Universe too.
He had to choose wisely.
After a moment of intense deliberation, he made his choice.
Reward selected: Infinite Mangekyo Sharingan (permanent).
A surge of power filled his eyes, the Mangekyo Sharingan's once limited use now boundless, its full potential unlocked. He could feel the immense strength coursing through him, the abilities of the Sharingan permanently engraved into his soul.
Troy grinned. Now I'm truly ready.
As the forest returned to a calm, eerie silence, Troy knew that this simulation was far from over. There were more enemies, more challenges to face. But with Sukuna's power, the curse mark, and the Infinite Mangekyo Sharingan at his disposal, he was more than ready for whatever came next.
To be continued…