The voice echoed directly in Kurou's mind.
[Loading personal information...]
Name: Kurou
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Ninja Rank: Academy Student
Kekkei Genkai / Jinchūriki: None
Ninjutsu: None
Inventory (Tools, Weapons): None
Summoned Creatures: None
Sage Mode: Locked
Chakra Reserves: 0 / 0
What followed was a full breakdown of the system's parameters.
Ninja Rank: Your current rank is the lowest—Academy Student. Above that are Genin, Chūnin, and Jōnin, with each rank divided into Lower, Middle, and Upper tiers. Beyond Upper Jōnin lies the Kage rank, and even higher tiers beyond that. Your rank will rise as your strength grows.
Kekkei Genkai & Jinchūriki: These can be obtained through a card draw system, which unlocks once you reach Middle Chūnin. Cards are drawn using this world's currency—Berries.
Ninjutsu: Also acquired via Berry-based card draws.
Special Notes:
Most ninjutsu are ranked from E to S class (E, D, C, B, A, S).
The higher the rank, the more expensive the draw.
When drawing cards, you'll be presented with three random choices. Select one to instantly learn the technique.
Draw Costs by Rank:
E-rank: 10,000 Berries
D-rank: 100,000 Berries
C-rank: 1,000,000 Berries
B-rank: 10,000,000 Berries
A-rank: 100,000,000 Berries
S-rank: 1,000,000,000 Berries
Note: The rank of a jutsu reflects not its power, but its difficulty to learn. Higher ranks require more chakra control and experience, hence their cost.
Summoned Creatures: Once your strength reaches a certain threshold (determined by the system), the Summoning Beast Hunting Mode will unlock. You will then be able to form a bond with your own personal summon.
Sage Mode: Unlocks automatically once you reach Middle Jōnin. After that, you'll gain access to one of the legendary Sage Lands to begin your training.
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After reading all of this, Kurou instantly understood one thing—
This is a system where money equals power.
But strangely enough, that fact didn't frustrate him. In fact, it lit a fire in his chest.
This system… this was the thing that would take him all the way to the top.
His will to die vanished like smoke. Now all he could feel was excitement, his gaze scanning every detail of the personal panel. Ninjutsu could be drawn with Berries. Kekkei Genkai and Jinchūriki paths opened at Middle Chūnin...
Kurou had been a massive Naruto and One Piece fan in his previous life. This interface was like a dream come true.
Sage Mode, for instance, involved training at one of three mythical locations:
Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, or Shikkotsu Forest.
Once mastered, Sage Chakra would boost physical stats by several times—or even dozens of times. Ninjutsu and Taijutsu would grow exponentially stronger. It also enhanced physical regeneration and reduced pain sensitivity by activating the body's healing potential.
Of course, that was all a long way off.
What kind of Kekkei Genkai would I unlock?
Which of the Sage Lands would become my training ground?
Even imagining it made Kurou's heart race.
Just as he was getting swept up in this thrill, the system chimed again:
[Naruto Shop now open. The following items are available for purchase:]
< Raijin Sword – 60,000,000 Berries
< Explosive Tag – 80,000 Berries / tag
< Sealing Scroll (Blank) – 10,000 Berries
< Ninja Blade – 8,000 Berries
< Forehead Protector – 500 Berries
< Cross-Shaped Shuriken – 10 Berries each
< Kunai – 10 Berries each
Items in the Naruto Shop update periodically and can be purchased at any time.
As Kurou looked over the shop list, waves of nostalgia surged through him.
The Raijin Sword—legend had it this was once wielded by Konoha's Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju. Said to channel immense lightning power, it became a fearsome weapon when used alongside Flying Thunder God Technique. Later in the series, it was stolen by Morino Idate, and eventually gifted to the rogue ninja Aoi Rokusho.
In the Naruto storyline, the blade was cracked by Sasuke's Chidori and shattered by Naruto's Rasengan.
But that didn't mean it was weak—far from it. That only happened because Aoi Rokusho was garbage. Had the Raijin Sword remained in Tobirama's hands, it would've unleashed terrifying power.
Because of Aoi's incompetence, the shop now listed it for only 60 million Berries.
And then there were Explosive Tags—powerful enough to rival high-level Fire Release techniques. Used creatively, they could be combined with kunai and shuriken or set as traps. Their strategic value was limitless.
Right now, Kurou's emotions were a whirlwind of excitement, longing, and disbelief.
With this system…
He could stand at the very pinnacle of the world.
He would surpass the Pirate King… the Three Admirals… the Four Emperors… the Five Elders… the Warlords… the Commanders… the Calamities...
He could be unstoppable.
Just then, another notification rang out:
[As this is your first time activating the system, you've been granted one free Ninjutsu card draw.]
Kurou's eyes lit up. He rubbed his hands together excitedly.
"Perfect! Let's get started right now!"
But then, the next system message nearly made him throw the whole thing into the sea.
[Draw initiated. Please pay 1,000,000 Berries.]
"...Are you kidding me?!"
He didn't even have 100 Berries, let alone a million!
Kurou grumbled, "Come on, it's my first time using the system. Can't I get a free pull or something?"
Even online games gave out beginner packs. Was this system trying to rob him right from the start?
To his surprise, the system responded in a surprisingly sarcastic tone.
[How much money do you have?]
Kurou sighed. "Ten Berries."
[...Fine. Give me the ten. I'll let you draw once. I'm generous like that.]
Kurou's eyebrow twitched.
Wasn't it a million just a second ago? What kind of 'discount' drops it to ten?!
And what kind of cheeky system is this anyway—talking like it's cracking jokes…
Still, beggars couldn't be choosers. Right now, what Kurou needed most was power.
And ten Berries for a Ninjutsu card?
That was a bargain.
With that, he pulled out a crumpled 10-Berry note from his pocket.
The moment it left his hand, it vanished into thin air.
Suddenly, three glowing cards appeared on the floor before him.
Each one radiated golden light, illuminating the dark, musty storage hold with brilliance.
Every card bore a single kanji on the back: 忍 (Nin). They sparkled like treasures from heaven.
[Because this is your first draw, the system has given you a bonus. These three cards may contain jutsu ranging from E-rank to S-rank. Choose one.]
Kurou's heart pounded so hard it nearly leapt out of his throat.
His hand slowly reached toward one of the cards...
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