[Ding!]
[Transmigrator identity detected. System formally activating.]
[Name: Yui Xuanyue]
[Gender: Male]
[Age: 24]
[Identity: Shinobi]
[World: Naruto]
The cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang out inside Yui Xuanyue's mind.
Instinctively, Xuanyue first checked himself for illusions. Finding none, he finally relaxed — only for a storm of thoughts to surge within him, which condensed into a single exclamation:
"You're coming way too late, System!!!"
Back when he had just transmigrated as a little kid, Xuanyue had waited with endless anticipation for the System's arrival. But no matter how long he waited, it never came, leaving him disappointed for years.
Fortunately, he had grit. By his own effort, he clawed his way to where he stands today.
Xuanyue could proudly say: Everything I am, I earned myself. Never once did I rely on a cheat menu.
"So tell me — I'm already a top boss in the ninja world, what's the point of you showing up now?"
Wait. That wasn't right.
A System was still useful.
Glancing at the current terrible situation, Xuanyue's eyes brightened. He motioned for Senju Hashirama to hold off for a moment, then eagerly opened the System.
[This is the Counterattack System, designed to help the Host overcome the limits of talent, background, and resources, to crush every rival along the path to becoming the strongest in the ninja world!]
[Please accept your Newbie Gift Pack.]
For some reason, the word "Counterattack" made Xuanyue uneasy.
But when he read "become the strongest in the ninja world", he forced down his doubts and looked expectantly at the gift pack.
Normally, "newbie packs" might sound humble, but they often spat out insane treasures.
Mangekyō Sharingan, Rinnegan, Sage of Six Paths powers — something like that would be perfect right now.
Heart pounding, Xuanyue thought:
"Accept."
In his mind, a burst of dazzling fireworks erupted as the ornate gift pack sprang open, scattering a heap of items
[Ding! Ding! Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host has acquired: Clone Technique, Substitution Technique, Transformation Technique.]
[Congratulations, Host has acquired: Konoha-Style Taijutsu.]
[Congratulations, Host has acquired: Kunai Throwing Technique.]
[Congratulations, Host has acquired: Standard Genin-level Chakra.]
Staring at the notifications, Xuanyue fell into silence. The thrill that had risen in his chest collapsed instantly.
Wasn't this "newbie pack" a little too newbie?
Clone, Substitution, Transformation…?
Konoha-style taijutsu?
Kunai throwing practice?
These were things he'd already discarded back when he was five.
As for the "Genin-level chakra"… yes, he could feel a tiny splash of chakra added to his reserves. But come on — a single cup of water in a rushing river meant nothing.
"I've fought the Five Kage head-on, and this System gives me academy basics?!"
"System, you sure you didn't send me the wrong gift pack?" Xuanyue demanded.
[Diagnostics complete. No error detected.]
Xuanyue: "…"
"System, you honestly think this so-called newbie pack has even a shred of use for someone at my level?"
[Diagnostics complete. Newbie Pack determined to be extremely useful.]
"System, you really sure you're not bugged?"
[Diagnostics complete. No issue detected in the program.]
Xuanyue was speechless.
But the System wasn't finished.
[Ding!]
[Issuing Newbie Mission.]
[This is a Main Quest. Cannot be refused. Cannot be avoided.]
[Failure penalty: System will no longer serve Host. Host's counterattack attempt fails.]
At least the mission functions worked, even if the gift pack was garbage.
Maybe it had something to do with his current predicament?
Endure the Five Kage's combined assault for a certain time?
Or, for a real challenge, take down one or two of them?
If the reward were great enough, he might be able to reverse the situation.
With his excitement rekindled, Xuanyue accepted the mission.
[Newbie Mission: Defeat Uzumaki Naruto.]
[Mission Description: As a lackluster academy student, you refuse to remain ordinary. You've resolved to rise and counterattack! Brave youth, go defeat your class's dead-last, Uzumaki Naruto, and take your first step on the path to glory!]
[Mission Reminder: Each completed mission will grant the Host rewards. Please treat missions seriously.]
…What?
Xuanyue's mind was full of question marks.
What kind of nonsense was this?
Of course, he knew who Uzumaki Naruto was.
But what era did the System think this was?
Naruto's grandfather hadn't even been born yet — let alone the future protagonist himself!
Since when had Xuanyue ever attended an academy?
Konoha's ninja academy hadn't even been founded yet!
Was this System actually brain-dead?
This "newbie mission" was literally impossible.
Xuanyue quickly asked:
"System, what year is it right now?"
[Konoha Year 60.]
Xuanyue: "…"
What the hell do you mean, Konoha Year 60?
Right now, it had only been two years since Konoha's founding!
At last, he understood.
This messed-up System had latched onto the wrong point in time. It had booted up more than fifty years too early.
Or maybe… he had transmigrated too early?
Damn Counterattack System!
He should've guessed from the start.
He'd already fought the Five Kage single-handed. Who was left for him to "counterattack" against?
Taking a long breath, Xuanyue finally shouted:
"It's Konoha Year 2!!!"
[Diagnostics complete. The current year has been confirmed as Konoha Year 60. Please use the System's recognized time.]
Xuanyue: "…"
"This mission is literally impossible!! Replace it!"
[Please complete the Newbie Mission promptly.]
"Restart! Get me a smarter System!"
[Please complete the Newbie Mission promptly.]
"Uninstall! You're useless!"
[Please complete the Newbie Mission promptly.]
"You piece of trash!!!"
Resolving to ignore the buggy piece of junk, Xuanyue grit his teeth.
So what if he had to fight the Five Kage?
Then let the heavens decide.
His whole life, he had relied only on himself. He never needed cheats.
As for this garbage System? The farther it rolled away, the better!
With a cold snort, he cast the useless chatterbox from his mind.
Eyes snapping open, he focused once more on the Five Kage encircling him.
The fact that the Five Kage had to join forces against him was proof of just how formidable Yui Xuanyue was
Now calm and resolved, ready to go all out, the vast chakra within him roared to life. A crushing aura descended upon the plain.
"Begin."
Xuanyue lifted his head, his voice cold.
"It's about time."
As the reply echoed—
BOOM!
A thunderous sonic crack split the air.
The battle at the pinnacle of the shinobi world had begun.
(End of Chapter)