Fire Country, Peter's Shop
Peter's eyes gleamed with unrestrained excitement as he stared at the twelve talismans hovering gracefully in the air before him. Their faint glow reflected in his pupils like miniature suns. He couldn't help blurting out, voice brimming with delight,
> "They're so cheap… and so practical!"
It had taken him weeks of idle browsing through the system's endless catalogue, but at last, he'd stumbled upon what could only be described as a treasure trove — the twelve talismans from Jackie Chan Adventures.
They looked harmless enough at first glance — flat, oval-shaped charms engraved with ancient animal symbols — yet each radiated a presence that made even Peter's breath slow.
Every talisman carried its own unique, supernatural ability. Individually, some of them might not seem overpowering. But together? Peter's lips curled into a grin. Together, their potential was nothing short of terrifying — the kind of overpowered nonsense that could turn a side character into the main boss in seconds.
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Dog & Horse – The First Taste of Immortality
Peter reached out, his fingers trembling slightly as he closed his palm around the Dog and Horse talismans. The smooth ceramic surface was cool against his skin, yet it pulsed faintly with life. His grin widened into something positively smug.
> "Tsk, tsk, tsk… Immortal body plus accelerated recovery. This is literally the path to eternal life Orochimaru's been drooling over for decades."
A flicker of the system's explanation flashed in his mind:
Dog Talisman – The Power of Immortality. Grants the user immunity to all fatal injuries, instantly restoring them to peak condition.
Horse Talisman – The Power of Healing. Cures all physical ailments, removes harmful effects, and restores damaged objects to their best condition.
Peter's imagination began to run wild. Poisoned? Cured. Arm sliced off? Regrown in seconds. Burned to ash? Back to full health before the smoke cleared.
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Monkey & Rat – The Trickster's Tools
His gaze shifted to the Monkey Talisman, and his expression twisted into a mix of curiosity and mischief.
> "Turns people into animals, huh? Now that's scary."
In his mind's eye, he pictured himself mid-battle, casually transforming an arrogant enemy into a squeaking little mouse. How would they even fight back?
Speaking of mice… his smirk deepened as his gaze fell on the Rat Talisman.
Rat Talisman – The Power of Animation. Brings inanimate objects to life, allowing them to act according to their intended function.
Peter rubbed his chin.
> "Isn't this… a different kind of resurrection?"
If someone died, he could carve their likeness into a statue, then breathe life into it with the Rat Talisman. Sure, it wasn't exactly reviving their soul, but functionally? They'd be back.
The idea spiraled dangerously. Imagine producing endless copies of legends like Senju Hashirama or Uchiha Madara. Wars could be fought with an army of history's greatest warriors — each one handcrafted and utterly replaceable.
Granted, there was a drawback. The revived figures retained the personality and memories from before their death, which meant loyalty wasn't guaranteed. Still… Peter's smile said he considered it a minor inconvenience at best.
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Chicken & Rabbit – Master of Sky and Speed
His fingers brushed the Chicken and Rabbit talismans, and his eyes lit up again.
Chicken Talisman – The Power of Levitation. Grants telekinetic control, enabling objects — or the user — to float and move freely.
Rabbit Talisman – The Power of Super Speed. Bestows movement so fast it's nearly instantaneous, along with reaction time to match.
> "With these two," Peter chuckled, "I'll be the shining star of the ninja world. Literally. Flying, flashing across the battlefield… they won't even see me coming."
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Dragon & Pig – Pure Destruction
Next came the Dragon and Pig talismans.
Dragon Talisman – The Power of Combustion. Creates massive fiery explosions at will.
Pig Talisman – The Power of Heat Vision. Fires continuous high-temperature laser beams from the eyes, with theoretically unlimited range.
> "One for area destruction, one for precise, continuous firepower… yeah, that's a balanced loadout."
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Bull, Snake, Sheep & Tiger – The Rest of the Set
The remaining charms still hummed in the air:
Bull Talisman – The Power of Super Strength.
Snake Talisman – The Power of Invisibility.
Sheep Talisman – The Power of Astral Projection; allows the soul to leave the body and wander, even entering dreams.
Tiger Talisman – The Power of Balance; necessary for using multiple talismans at once, and capable of splitting a person into their good and evil halves.
Peter's grin softened into something almost reverent.
> "Not bad… not bad at all."
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The Awakening
With a deep breath, Peter slowly uncurled his fingers, letting the Dog and Horse talismans drift back into the air. They aligned themselves with the other charms, forming a perfect circle around him.
A hum filled the room — low at first, then rising until it vibrated in his bones. The twelve talismans began to glow with a blinding white radiance.
The light surged toward his chest like a comet. In an instant, every talisman merged into him, vanishing beneath his skin in a rush of warmth.
Peter closed his eyes, focusing inward. A strange, euphoric sensation spread through him, as though every cell in his body had been freshly awakened. His muscles felt lighter yet stronger, his senses sharper, his heartbeat perfectly steady.
When he finally opened his eyes, they were blazing with excitement.
> "So this… this is what the Holy Lord meant by 'I lack nothing.'"
He clenched his fists, a grin splitting his face.
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Half a Year of Boredom Ends
It had been nearly six months since he'd arrived in the world of Naruto. Six months of nothing but sleeping, eating, and binge-watching dramas. He'd read 125 novels, marathoned 87 TV series, and memorized more anime openings than he cared to admit.
Now, with the talismans coursing through him, the air itself seemed to call out: It's time to move.
> "At last… I can go out and actually see the world."
He wondered briefly about Nagato and the others. With the Akatsuki's combined strength, they should have won whatever battle they'd been engaged in. And if not… well, Nagato still had those nuclear weapons.
Peter frowned.
> "I really hope he doesn't use them…"
Nuclear bombs were fine as deterrents, but in practice? In a compact world like this one, with villages crammed full of civilians, a single detonation could wipe out tens of thousands.
Not that Peter was a saint.
> "If my life's on the line, I'll push that button before you can blink," he muttered.
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Farewell to the Shop
Stretching his arms, Peter let out a loud, triumphant laugh.
> "Half a year! System, do you know how I've suffered?"
The cold, mechanical voice replied instantly:
> "Host has watched 87 television series and read 125 novels in the past six months. Visual acuity has degraded significantly due to prolonged exposure to screens and text."
Peter coughed into his fist, embarrassed.
> "Do you think I wanted to? I was just… killing time."
> "Analysis: Host exhibits traits of a typical shut-in. This system predicts host will return to this shop shortly after departure."
Peter's eyebrow twitched.
> "Oh, hell no. I, Peter, will not set foot back here once I leave — not even if I starve to death or have to jump off a cliff!"
Storming to the door, he snatched a sign and scrawled in bold strokes:
> Suspended Business
Then, thinking it looked too plain, he added a personal note beneath:
> Made enough money. Going to have fun. Will reopen when I feel like it.
Nodding in satisfaction, he stepped outside. The air was crisp, carrying the scent of pine from the nearby forest.
> "Ahhh… the air outside really is sweet."
He grinned toward the horizon.
> "Hokage world… here I come!"
With a flash of the Rabbit Talisman's power, Peter vanished into the distance.
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The Arrival of Strangers
Not long after Peter's departure, two figures appeared on the path. They were limping, their clothes torn, and their faces shadowed with exhaustion. Slowly, they made their way toward the now-closed shop….
To be continued…
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