Of course. Here is Chapter 3, continuing from the context you provided.
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### **Chapter 3: A Roll of the Dice**
The system interface shimmered, the text dissolving into a swirling vortex of light. Three ornate cards materialized in the void, each one pulsing with a distinct, powerful energy. Below them, a row of five smaller, less brilliant cards appeared. This was it—the Beginner's Banner. The first taste of a power that wasn't native to this world of gods and monsters.
**[Beginner's Banner - World of Naruto]**
**[Please select ONE 5-Star Power and ONE 4-Star Power.]**
**[5-Star Options:]**
1. **[Sharingan (3-Tomoe)]**: The famed dōjutsu of the Uchiha clan. Grants enhanced perception, the ability to see chakra, predict movements, and copy most seen ninjutsu.
2. **[Sage Mode (Imperfect)]**: The art of gathering natural energy. Grants a massive boost in physical strength, speed, durability, and the power of ninjutsu. User must remain still to gather energy.
3. **[Byakugan]**: The dōjutsu of the Hyūga clan. Grants near 360-degree vision, x-ray sight, and the ability to see the chakra pathway system.
**[4-Star Options:]**
1. **[Chakra Control (Elite)]**: Grants the user exceptional control over their chakra, allowing for advanced techniques like tree-walking and water-walking with ease.
2. **[Shadow Clone Jutsu]**: Creates physical clones that can fight, gather information, and transfer their experiences back to the user upon dispersal.
3. **[Body Flicker Technique]**: A high-speed movement technique, allowing the user to move short to long distances at an almost untraceable speed.
4. **[Summoning Contract (Toads)]**: Allows the user to sign a blood contract to summon the toads of Mount Myoboku.
5. **[Basic Elemental Ninjutsu (Fire & Wind)]**: Grants proficiency in foundational Fire and Wind Release jutsu.
The chat exploded.
> **Hunter_02:** Holy... The Sharingan. *The* Sharingan. Sage Mode, too. This is insane.
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> **Shinobi_03:** Don't underestimate the Byakugan. In a warzone, that level of reconnaissance is a lifesaver. Literally. But the Shadow Clone Jutsu... the training potential is astronomical. I could learn years' worth of techniques in a matter of days.
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> **Admin_01:** We need to think about this strategically. We all get to pick one of each. It's not a lottery for one person; it's a choice for all three of us. We need to consider our starting situations.
I leaned back on the cot, my mind racing. Shinobi_03 was right. For him, in a world of established ninja, Shadow Clones were a game-changer for closing the skill gap. Hunter_02, facing the Hunter Exam, would benefit from the sheer predictive power and combat advantage of the Sharingan.
But for me? I was in Orario. A world without chakra.
> **Admin_01:** A question for the system. How do these powers work without a native energy source like chakra?
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> **[System Reply: The system provides a foundational energy source, referred to as 'Mana' or 'Stamina' in your local world, which will be converted to fuel the selected abilities. A personal 'Chakra Pool' will be established for the user.]**
That settled it. The system itself was the ultimate enabler.
> **Admin_01:** Okay, I've made my choice. I'm in a world where physical stats are everything. I need a direct power boost. I'm taking Sage Mode. For the 4-star, Shadow Clone Jutsu is too good to pass up. The ability to train and even explore the dungeon with clones is invaluable.
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> **Hunter_02:** Good call. I'm going with the classic. Give me the Sharingan. The ability to copy abilities and predict opponents in the Hunter Exam is perfect. For the 4-star, Body Flicker. Speed is life.
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> **Shinobi_03:** Then the last combination is mine. The Byakugan will keep me alive, and Chakra Control is essential for a shinobi. It's the perfect foundation.
We confirmed our choices. A wave of warmth and information flooded my mind. I felt a new energy source settle within me, a calm, deep well that was separate from the simple stamina of my body. It was chakra. At the same time, knowledge of the Shadow Clone Jutsu—the hand signs, the feel of splitting my chakra—became as intuitive as breathing.
Then came the second wave. A raw, vibrant power that felt like life itself. Natural energy. The system explained that my [Imperfect Sage Mode] could be activated for one minute before needing a recharge, a process that required me to be perfectly still for ten minutes. It was a trump card, and a risky one at that.
A new notification pinged, this one personal.
**[Starter Quest 'A New Beginning' Complete!]**
**[Reward: 20x Gacha Pulls, 500x Stellar Crystals]**
My own pulls. The banner had shifted from the Naruto-themed beginner selection to a new, glittering banner.
**[Standard Banner: Echoes of the Multiverse - Now Active!]**
**[Featured 5-Star: Excalibur (Fate Series)]**
**[Featured 4-Stars: Gae Bolg (Fate Series), Elucidator (Sword Art Online), Basic Haki (One Piece)]**
My breath hitched. The holy sword itself. But a 5-star had a 0.6% drop rate. It was a long shot.
> **Admin_01:** I got 40 pulls, but i will use only 20. Time to see what my personal luck is like.
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> **Hunter_02:** Do it.
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> **Shinobi_03:** May your luck be better than mine.
I took a deep breath and pressed the **[Pull x10]** button. Ten shimmering orbs materialized before me. They spun, cracked, and revealed their contents. Nine of them were a dull, common white. Useless trinkets and minor boosts. But the tenth... the tenth orb shone with a brilliant purple light. A 4-star.
**[Congratulations! You have obtained: Basic Observation Haki (One Piece)]**
A new sense bloomed in my mind. It was a faint, indistinct feeling, an awareness of the presence of others around me, their "auras" a dim glow in my consciousness. It was weak, but it was there. A sixth sense.
> **Admin_01:** First ten-pull gave me Basic Observation Haki. I can sense people around me now.
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> **Hunter_02:** Not bad at all. A sensory ability is always useful. Roll again.
I didn't need the encouragement. I hit the button again. This time, the result was less spectacular. Ten white orbs. Disappointment pricked at me, but I pushed it down. I'd still gotten something incredibly useful.
With my new abilities settled, a plan began to form. I had Sage Mode for emergencies, Shadow Clones for training, and Observation Haki for awareness. It was more than anyone could dream of for their first day.
My first objective was clear: I needed to join a Familia. And with my newfound senses, I already had an idea of where to start looking. I could feel the "auras" of the people in the inn, first i should Gather information, I should check to see if any familia is recruiting.