Chapter 2: A Small Cheat
Hoshikawa soon met Yūhi Shinku.
He sat stern-faced on the living room sofa, dressed in a black bodysuit and a green Jonin vest, looking extremely serious.
Hoshikawa remembered he had unfortunately died during the Nine-Tails Attack.
"Sit."
Yūhi Shinku nodded slightly.
"Thank you, Uncle Shinku."
Hoshikawa replied quite politely.
"You'll live here from now on, and I'll teach you genjutsu."
Yūhi Shinku paused, then explained, "This is the Hokage-sama's order."
The Hokage?
Hoshikawa pondered.
Was it because of the 'Innate Full Soul' entry?
"Eh?"
Kurenai Yūhi, who was listening in, asked with surprise and curiosity, "Why?"
"Hoshikawa is naturally suited for genjutsu."
Yūhi Shinku had also examined Hoshikawa after receiving notification from Hiruzen Sarutobi, and it was indeed true.
"More powerful than me? Didn't you say my genjutsu talent was strong?"
Kurenai Yūhi put her hands on her hips, puffing out her cheeks as she asked.
Her delicate face showed an expression of defiance, looking adorably fierce.
Hoshikawa couldn't help but smile.
Kurenai Yūhi's personality in the original story was quite strong, which could be seen from her liking for sake and vodka.
"Kurenai, you're already a student at the Ninja Academy. How can you compare to Hoshikawa?"
Yūhi Shinku cleared his throat and counter-questioned.
He wasn't lying to Kurenai, but there were differences even among geniuses.
"Isn't he a student?"
Kurenai Yūhi was stunned for a moment, blurting out the question.
"Not yet."
Yūhi Shinku recalled the information given by Hiruzen Sarutobi. "He hasn't even been exposed to ninja knowledge."
"Oh, I see."
Kurenai Yūhi turned to look at Hoshikawa.
Her first impression was that he was incredibly handsome, finely sculpted, like a delicate doll.
"Alright then!"
Kurenai Yūhi suddenly raised her voice, patting her chest, and declared, "From today on, I'll take care of you!"
She put on the air of a big sister, but combined with her doll-like face, it was just adorable.
If not for Yūhi Shinku being present, Hoshikawa would have loved to reach out and pinch her cheeks; they must be incredibly soft.
But what should he call her?
Sister Kurenai? Little Sister Kurenai?
That sounded more like some elderly "Sunset Red" group.
Yūhi Shinku displayed a fatherly smile.
His gaze shifted from Kurenai Yūhi to Hoshikawa and he said, "Let's eat first, then I'll teach you some basic ninja knowledge."
"Isn't Hoshikawa going to school?"
Kurenai Yūhi asked subconsciously.
"He will."
Yūhi Shinku replied, "Hokage-sama has already arranged for him to transfer into your class."
"Yay!"
Kurenai Yūhi suddenly became excited.
In her eyes, Hoshikawa would be her little brother from now on, and having him by her side would make her look very important.
Hoshikawa mused slightly.
Who else was in the same class as Kurenai Yūhi?
The timeline in the original story was quite chaotic; he wasn't entirely sure.
After eating, Hoshikawa followed Yūhi Shinku to the small courtyard outside the house.
Kurenai Yūhi also tagged along, ostensibly to solidify her basics, but in reality, she was curious about Hoshikawa's talent.
"A ninja's first lesson is chakra molding."
Yūhi Shinku stood opposite Hoshikawa, explaining the concept of chakra.
According to the Databook 1, the mixture of physical energy and spiritual energy is called stamina, and stamina is the basis for using taijutsu.
The chakra a ninja extracts is unaligned chakra converted from physical energy.
After molding chakra with hand signs, it can be guided and processed—that is, changing the nature and form of chakra—finally releasing ninjutsu.
"Is there anything you don't understand?"
Yūhi Shinku asked, looking at the earnest Hoshikawa.
Chakra molding is taught at the Ninja Academy, but many students learn it early.
Especially students from ninja clans or whose parents are ninjas.
Early training undoubtedly gives them an advantage in the Ninja Academy.
Just like Kakashi Hatake in Kurenai's class.
While others were learning the Three Basic Jutsu, he was already studying Earth Release.
Aside from his talent, the most important reason was that his father was Sakumo Hatake, Konoha's White Fang, ensuring he didn't lack resources.
"No."
Hoshikawa shook his head.
"Then give it a try."
Yūhi Shinku said with some anticipation, "Generally speaking, molding chakra takes a month, but a genius only needs three days."
"I did it in three days too!"
Kurenai Yūhi quickly raised her small hand upon hearing this, looking eager, afraid Hoshikawa wouldn't notice her.
Was she really a genius?
On second thought, Kurenai Yūhi certainly was.
Her combat record wasn't great, only because she unfortunately ran into a few monsters.
But honestly, most ninjas, over ninety-nine percent, couldn't do anything against a monster like Itachi Uchiha.
In short, Kurenai Yūhi was a normal genius.
Hoshikawa exhaled, controlling the physical energy generated by his hundred and thirty trillion cells and his innate spiritual energy.
In the original story, spiritual energy referred to the accumulation of training experience.
But due to the 'Innate Full Soul' entry, Hoshikawa had a considerable amount of innate spiritual energy.
"So fast!"
Yūhi Shinku suddenly raised an eyebrow, exclaiming in surprise.
"What's fast?"
Kurenai Yūhi didn't immediately react.
"He's already molded chakra."
Yūhi Shinku's voice held a hint of excitement.
"How is that possible?!"
Kurenai Yūhi froze on the spot, utterly petrified.
Someone who molds chakra in three days is called a genius, so what do you call someone who molds chakra in three seconds?
A monster, simply.
Just then, Hoshikawa's body trembled, and excitement welled up in his heart.
Before he could feel joy over the molded chakra, a new entry immediately appeared.
[New entry acquired.]
[E-rank Talent Entry: Ninja.]
[Trigger Condition: Successful chakra molding.]
[Effect: Chakra molding speed increased by 10%.]
[Note: Has two synthesis paths.]
[Path One: Combine with E-rank entry Three Basic Jutsu and E-rank ninja tool entry Tool Throwing to synthesize D-rank entry Ordinary Genin.]
[Path Two: Combine with E-rank entry Three Basic Jutsu, E-rank ninja tool entry Tool Throwing, and E-rank entry Ninja Academy Top Student to synthesize C-rank entry Genius Genin.]
Hoshikawa generally understood the system's logic.
The trigger conditions for new entries were likely based on his actions.
So, he could try different actions in the future; there might be surprises.
According to previous statements, certain special entries could be evolved and synthesized.
'Ninja' was clearly one such entry.
And the system provided two synthesis paths, which was more freedom than he expected.
Undoubtedly, the effect of 'Genius Genin' would surpass 'Ordinary Genin.'
But dominating the Ninja Academy would be quite difficult.
After all, Kakashi Hatake was in their class.
However, it wasn't hopeless. He didn't want to be an ordinary person either.
A small cheat isn't a cheat.
He was a man with a cheat!
Hoshikawa exited his meditative state.
He looked at Kurenai Yūhi and couldn't help but be startled.
The little loli now looked like a frosted eggplant, her slightly wavy long hair seeming to droop.
So cute.
"Congratulations, Hoshikawa."
Yūhi Shinku said with a wide smile.
Hoshikawa was entrusted to him by Hiruzen Sarutobi, and with such talent, their family now had a future guarantee.
(End of this chapter)