Chapter 1: Holding a Girl Under the Moonlight, Binding the Peak Life System!
Ye Wu Di lay on a tree branch, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, letting out a long sigh.
"Ugh, the ninja academy graduation exam is just a few days away, but the chakra in my body is still pathetically weak. I'm just not cut out to be a ninja."
"Could it be… my only option is to go find that youth-obsessed guy, Might Guy, and learn the Eight Gates to risk my life? Ugh…"
In his previous life, when he was a child, a fortune-teller told his parents that he was destined to "don a yellow robe" and become someone admired by thousands.
And, well, the fortune-teller wasn't entirely wrong.
He grew up to become a delivery rider for Tuan Tuan, wearing a "yellow jacket," constantly hounded by customers rushing their orders.
But on his eighteenth birthday, while making a delivery, he somehow ended up in another world!
The Naruto world!
He thought crossing over would be a game-changer. Surely, he'd start with a golden legendary ability, overflowing with luck, dominating everything, and soaring to the peak of life!
But reality? Oh, reality was cruel.
"Ye Wu Di, male."
"Age: thirteen."
"Orphan from the Land of Fire's Hidden Leaf Village. Commoner!"
"Extremely low chakra reserves. Extremely low chance of becoming a ninja."
In short… a total nobody.
What was he supposed to do with that?
So, to at least gain some ability to survive, Ye Wu Di poured all his time into training his speed after crossing over.
No golden cheat? No wise old mentor?
Fine. He'd train his speed to the max!
If he couldn't excel at anything else, he'd be the best at running away!
Through relentless effort, he'd made a name for himself among the kids in the Hidden Leaf Village. His record was impeccable!
He'd never beaten anyone in a fight… but no one had ever beaten him either!
"…"
As Ye Wu Di lounged on the tree, dozing off and grumbling to himself, the voices of a few brats echoed from a nearby alley.
"Well, well, if it isn't the Byakugan freak from the Hyuga clan! What're you doing all alone, lurking in a corner?"
"Heh, what're you hiding for? Isn't your Hyuga Byakugan supposed to be amazing? Open it and show me! Come on, hit me!"
"Our boss is right! If you've got guts, try fighting back, you coward! Byakugan freak!"
"Byakugan freak! Byakugan freak…"
In Ye Wu Di's line of sight, a group of kids surrounded a small girl with white eyes and pale purple hair. Their faces were full of malice and mocking sneers.
The girl was clearly terrified. Her delicate frame trembled, her head lowered timidly as she shrank back. Yet, despite her fear, she didn't seem to have any intention of leaving. Her eyes darted around, as if searching for something…
This girl was none other than the princess of the Hyuga clan.
Hinata Hyuga!
His future wife!
Seeing this scene, Ye Wu Di, who had been sulking about his future, suddenly lit up.
That's right!
Even if his strength was lacking, he could still charm Hinata and live the good life!
Since arriving in the Naruto world, aside from training his speed, Ye Wu Di's nightly mission was staking out.
Not for anything else—just to boost Hinata's affection for him.
Goodwill? That's something you've got to build from a young age!
"Seriously, what was I even worrying about? Marry a rich loli, live off her wealth—doesn't that sound perfect?"
"No point in working hard. Never gonna happen in this lifetime. All I need is to flirt with Hinata, act cool, and raise her affection to keep things going."
With that thought, Ye Wu Di leapt down from the tree.
Whoosh!
In an instant, the kids creeping closer to Hinata with malicious grins found their vision blurring. A black shadow streaked by, stretching endlessly.
Holy crap—a real monster!
By the time they snapped back to reality, Hinata was gone.
All that remained were two crisp slaps.
Smack! Smack!
"Did something just go by? And who the heck slapped me twice? Ow!"
"Uh, boss, we don't know either…"
The leader of the brats touched his swollen, pig-like face, sucking in a sharp breath.
That shadow had struck so fast!
He hadn't even reacted before he was turned into a punching bag!
"Who the hell was that? So shameless, sneaking up like that! No honor!"
…
While the brats roared in fury, Ye Wu Di had already scooped Hinata up in a princess carry and leapt high into the air.
A boy and a girl, their eyes locked.
Their silhouettes merged with the full moon in the night sky.
Moonlight speckled Ye Wu Di's face, accentuating his gentle smile. Hinata's heart raced like a startled deer.
Her cheeks flushed as red as a juicy peach, practically dripping with sweetness.
Her body softened, her head swaying as if she might faint.
"So… so, so cool…"
Seeing Hinata's adorable reaction, Ye Wu Di gave her a doting, gentle smile.
The next moment, he leaned closer and spoke softly.
"Hinata, why are you walking home alone again? It's dangerous. If something happened to you, I'd be so worried."
"B-because… I… I wanted… to see Brother Wu Di… T-too close… too close!"
"Ugh… Brother Wu Di, I… I can't handle this…"
At Hinata's overwhelmed state, Ye Wu Di gently tightened his hold, pressing his forehead against hers.
"Why's your face so red, Hinata? Let me check if you've got a fever."
"Eep!"
With such an intimate gesture, Hinata completely short-circuited. Steam practically rose from her head as she fainted with a blissful smile.
Looking at the "broken" steam-princess Hinata, Ye Wu Di grinned, then sped off again.
"Hinata? Oh, fainted again? No worries, I'll carry you faster so you won't feel dizzy."
Moments later, Hinata stirred awake, her emotions bursting with excitement.
"I… I'm flying! Brother Wu Di, but… this is too fast! S-slow down a bit…"
Tap, tap, tap.
Shortly after Ye Wu Di and Hinata left, the Hyuga clan's branch family guards, hidden in the shadows, couldn't help but comment.
"That kid, Ye Wu Di, has always been fast. His speed's probably beyond most genin, right?"
"True. But even so, he's just a commoner. No matter how fast he is now, in a few years, the geniuses from the great clans will leave him in the dust with their bloodline limits and secret techniques."
"Yeah, that's how it goes…"
As the Hyuga branch family guards discussed, Ye Wu Di, now far away with Hinata, heard a voice in his mind—one he'd been waiting for over a decade.
Ding! Suitable host detected!
Binding in progress…
Ding! Peak Life System successfully bound!
Earn lottery chances by eliciting negative emotions from others!
As a new host, you are granted an initial ten consecutive draws!
"…"