Academy Gates – Morning
The Konoha Ninja Academy loomed in front of me, wooden pillars polished from years of sun and rain. Kids my size ran around laughing, some already practicing kunai throws at training dummies outside.
Kushina dragged me by the wrist, practically skipping.
"C'mon, slowpoke, you'll be left behind, ya know!"
I half-smiled, but my brain was still spinning. This isn't just reincarnation… this is a full-blown isekai cheat start.
[System Update]
Tutorial Mode Initiated
Daily Quest #1:
Run 2 km → +1 Speed
Perform 50 basic punches → +1 Strength
Chakra Exercise (Leaf Concentration) → +1 Chakra Control
Reward: 100 EXP, Chakra Threads (Beginner).
I blinked. Chakra Threads? That's like puppeteer stuff… interesting.
Classroom Chaos
We entered the classroom where a young, brown-haired instructor sat by the desk. His green flak jacket screamed Chūnin teacher.
"New students, take your seats!" he barked.
Kids quieted quickly. I sat by the window; Kushina plopped beside me, smiling. "Hey, Kuro, wanna be friends?"
My System chimed:
Optional Quest Complete: Make a friend
Reward: +50 EXP → Level Up!
Stat Point +2.
A grin crept across my face. So friendships literally make me stronger? That's… broken.
Leaf Exercise
The instructor placed leaves on our foreheads. "Channel chakra. Don't let it fall."
I'd seen this scene a hundred times in the anime, but doing it was different. I focused, feeling chakra for the first time—like warm water running through tiny threads inside me. The leaf wobbled, then steadied.
Chakra Control +1
Skill Unlocked: Leaf Concentration (Lv.1)
"Whoa, you're good at this," Kushina said, eyes shining.
"Beginner's luck," I muttered. Or System hack.
Lunchtime Encounter
At lunch, while others played, I snuck out to start my Daily Quest. I ran laps around the academy, fists pumping, breath ragged. Kids gave me odd looks.
Quest Progress: Run 2 km → Complete
Punches → Complete
Chakra Exercise → Complete
Reward: +1 Speed, +1 Strength, +1 Chakra Control, Chakra Threads (Beginner).
A strange sensation filled my fingers—thin, invisible threads of chakra extended from my hands like faint spider silk.
"Chakra Threads…" I whispered. This is Nara clan plus puppeteer tech in one.
First Spar
A boy approached—Hyūga crest on his shirt, smug look on his face. "You, civilian… you think you can run like a ninja? Let's spar."
I sighed but accepted. He came fast with a palm strike.
Byakugan training, huh?
System flashed:
[Slow-Time Assist Activated]
I sidestepped, hooked my foot, and used the new Chakra Threads on his sleeve, pulling him off balance. He hit the ground hard.
The class gasped. Even the instructor raised an eyebrow.
Mission Ping
Mini-Mission Complete: Win first spar.
Reward: +2 Shurikenjutsu.**
Evening Thoughts
That night, lying on my futon, I opened the stat window:
Name: Kuro
Age: 6
Level: 2 (EXP: 60/150)
Strength: 4 → 5
Speed: 4 → 5
Chakra: 5
Intelligence: 6
Chakra Control: +2 (Leaf Concentration Lv.1)
Skills: Chakra Threads (Beginner)
My small fists clenched. This world will chew me up if I'm weak. But I have an advantage now. And I know what's coming… Sakumo's tragedy, Nawaki's death, Kushina's kidnapping…
I looked at the sleeping kids around me, then at Kushina curled up in the next bed, softly snoring.
Not this time. I'll change everything.