The ninja mobile game in the Ninja World is somewhat different from the Naruto mobile game in the ancient city from Takuya's previous life.
In Naruto, the main story takes place over just a few years, and if the ninjas were released in the original order, it would be too slow.
Therefore, related features, such as summoning and secret scrolls, would be unlocked much earlier and faster.
After completing the first chapter of the storyline, the Konoha Ten (excluding Neji and Lee) were all unlocked.
Additionally, the limited-time summonings and limited-time secret scrolls available after unlocking the duel arena were more than enough to fight in the arena.
"Every feature is different," Naruto muttered.
Naruto had already started playing in the training ground, but he was still struggling because he didn't know which summoning to bring.
He had to experiment to find the most suitable secret scroll and summoning! Then, he would defeat the coffee shop owner!
Naruto thought to himself.
In contrast, although Kakashi was surprised by summoning creatures like shells and salamanders, he was more concerned with the ninja aspect.
"I have myself, but I can't use it?" Kakashi clicked on the ninja page, but his profile, "Hatake Kakashi," remained greyed out.
"I looked, this requires top-up," Takuya said, opening the VIP privileges on his phone.
Kakashi looked at the screen, which stated that top-up was required to upgrade to VIP 14 to freely recruit "Hatake Kakashi."
(1 tael = 10 yen = 5 jiao RMB)
(2 taels = 1 RMB = 1 gold coin)
"Top-up..." Kakashi was stunned.
Something that could simulate the future and revive the dead had a top-up feature?
It had to be said, mobile phones indeed possessed divine powers. When Kakashi thought about topping up, he instantly knew how to do it.
He reached into his pocket, took out 20,000 taels, and placed the banknotes above the phone screen. After a few seconds, an invisible vortex sucked them in, and they disappeared without a trace.
No, they didn't disappear.
Kakashi looked at the 10,000 gold coins that had appeared in his account, his lips twitching, unsure of what to say.
He had successfully recruited "Hatake Kakashi," and the first recharge reward was unlocked.
Notably, there was Lee Rock on the first day and Shukaku, the One-Tail, on the third day.
Hmm... has this turned into a summoning beast?
Kakashi showed no expression, and at this point, there was nothing left that could stir his emotions.
"Hey? Kakashi-sensei is actually an A-rank ninja?!" Naruto exclaimed, envious. "I'm just a C-rank ninja, two levels lower."
"Don't worry, the ninja description says that ranking only represents difficulty in acquisition," Takuya comforted, but internally he scoffed, "Believe that, huh?"
If that was the case, it seemed like the ranking system was modeled after the ninja jutsu ranking, based on learning difficulty.
Then… who would explain the substitution jutsu?
"Naruto, what's your in-game name? I'll add you as a friend," Takuya casually asked.
"Oh, it's 'Invincible Hokage King,'" Naruto said.
Takuya: ....
The game nickname is chosen by players after they enter the server, and no name can be duplicated in the entire ninja world. If you're too slow, the name is gone.
This rule was set because Takuya didn't like duplicate names, but he didn't expect to still encounter this familiar, somewhat irritating one!
What can I say? It's fate!
"Okay, okay, probably no one in the ninja world could come up with this. It's very unique," Takuya praised.
"Hehe! Right, right?" Naruto grinned, but suddenly his expression froze.
Looking at the friend request that popped up, he opened his mouth. "Wind God, Fire God, help me? Boss, is that you?"
"Mm-hmm." Takuya nodded gently.
If it weren't for the fact that people in the ninja world couldn't understand, he'd definitely use his old ultra-shinobi technique to mess with him!
"Alright, alright, the friend request is accepted. Quickly accept the duel invitation!"
"Okay."
Kakashi, who was listening to their abstract nicknames, was left speechless.
Can't they come up with a normal name? Although it's not a real-name game, at least come up with something interesting.
Kakashi glanced at the upper left corner of his own phone's home screen. The name he had thought of for a long time looked so pleasing to the eye.
[Taught Rin]
...…
"Battle starts!"
When the character could be controlled, Naruto, extremely nervous, didn't launch an attack right away. Instead, he controlled his character to retreat to the edge of the map.
Yes, for the ninja selection, Naruto chose the three from Team 7, and the first one to enter the battle was himself.
Off to the side, Sasuke suddenly started walking and stopping, his movements as grotesque as ever, slowly approaching.
Naruto's lips twitched, thinking to himself that the boss had picked exactly the same lineup as him, and was clearly having some fun with him.
"What's up, Naruto? Not gonna fight me?" Takuya laughed.
Naruto didn't say anything and responded with action.
Suddenly, a large boulder fell from the sky and rolled forward with a thunderous sound — it was the secret scroll, Rock Drop.
Naruto had chosen this secret scroll.
But as Takuya flicked his finger, Sasuke jumped straight up and easily avoided it.
Naruto widened his eyes, thinking, "This is bad."
"No, Naruto, I said, when I tell you to fight, you fight!" Takuya said as he made Sasuke rush towards Naruto's face.
Naruto, scared, quickly used Rasengan, but to his surprise, Sasuke turned and dodged again.
"The pressure is overwhelming, little brother... Uh, wait, you're summoning now? I'm tricked!"
"Hahahaha! Do you like it, Naruto?"
"Hey, you don't have any skills, no secret scrolls, no summons. A substitution and you're just A-rank, is that pure or not?"
"Hey, I'll summon the ninja dogs! No skills to deal damage, but you left yourself open, little brother."
"Here we go, let me feed you this Fireball right in your mouth."
"Substitution! You really thought I made a substitution? Basic attack intercept! Do you like my A-rank moves?"
"Do you like my vertical movements... Triple combo! You use a triple combo for a ninja? Are you running a zoo? You're invincible now, kid!"
[Round One ends!]
"Tell me, did I not take your Sasuke down?" Naruto's hands were shaking, but he still stubbornly refused to admit defeat.
"Alright, alright, so that's how you want to play?" Takuya was angry, probably because he hadn't adapted to the ninja world's atmosphere yet. Otherwise, how could he lose a ninja to such an opponent?
Kakashi wasn't in a hurry to study the new skills of his recruited "Hatake Kakashi." Instead, he was watching the battle.
He glanced at Takuya, who looked serious, as if preparing to go all out. Kakashi was puzzled.
Wait, why does he talk so much when playing a game? It's like he's a different person!
[Round Two, start!]
Takuya closed his mouth, looking as serious as a dormitory mate carrying his fallen friend's will into a BO3 battle.
As for Naruto, it was no doubt overwhelming. He was tricked with skills and disoriented by Takuya's movements.
Heaven help him! A newbie who had only played for two days encountered an experienced player!
As everyone knows, "Naruto" players are the friendliest to new players. They always give new players a good lesson.
[Victory Decided!]
Takuya let out a long breath, put down his phone, and revealed a satisfied expression as if he'd just finished a relaxing massage.
He had successfully used the Six Paths Sakura to take Naruto down… or rather, it should be called a "middle three."
Of course, a pat on the head and some comforting words were a must.
"You still need to practice," Takuya changed his expression, patted Naruto's head in a caring manner, and hummed a song as he walked away.
Naruto's hands drooped limply, his phone falling beside him, his body slumping onto the table like he had no bones left.
His eyes were vacant. In just a few minutes, he had suffered both mental and physical blows.
Kakashi couldn't bear to watch and turned his head away.
Naruto sat in a daze for a long time, until the coffee on the table had gone cold, and then he slowly muttered a sentence.
"It's like being suffocated by a snake's coils..."