Chapter 1: The Correct Way to Access the System
Name: Uzumaki Masahiko Age: 48
Ninjutsu: 68 Taijutsu: 89 Jutsu: 1000
Three Body Techniques: LV10 (100000) (Max Level)
Shuriken Throwing Technique: LV10 (100000) (Max Level)
Earth Release: LV2 (16920/20000)
Wind Release: LV3 (85462/100000)
Fire Release: LV2 (14490/20000)
Special Talent: Sensory Ability
Overall Rating: Ordinary Jonin
Looking at his attribute panel, Uzumaki Masahiko sighed softly. Uzumaki Masahiko's real name was Zheng Yan, an ordinary unemployed college student. In the blink of an eye, 48 years had passed since he transmigrated to the Sengoku period of Naruto. Tomorrow would be the new year, and he would soon be 49 years old. When he was about five years old, he first extracted chakra and discovered his personal system. From initial elation to disappointment, it took less than a year. Because he discovered that his system wasn't as powerful as he had imagined. There was no system spirit, no lottery module; it simply allowed him to see his attributes more intuitively.
Just now, his chakra level had broken through, reaching four digits. Based on years of observation, Masahiko had discovered that a genin's ninjutsu, taijutsu, and jutsu were roughly between 1 and 10 points, a chunin between 10 and 100 points, and a jonin needed over 100 points. Previously, he was merely a special jonin; now he had finally become a glorious ordinary jonin, which in the Sengoku period could be considered high-level cannon fodder…
Logically speaking, the Uzumaki clan was a large clan in the Sengoku period, and Masahiko's background was also excellent—he was the second son of the previous head of the Uzumaki clan, possessing exceptional talent and not lacking in ninja mentors. Why did he only reach the level of an ordinary jonin at the relatively "advanced age" of 48 in the Sengoku period?
"That damn Naruto ruined me!" Masahiko often cursed his successor, who was countless generations in the future, in his heart.
As a Naruto fan, Masahiko, on a whim, developed a unique ninjutsu for the protagonist Naruto—the **Jutsu. During his first time on the battlefield, he accidentally used it in a moment of nervousness. From then on, he became the laughingstock of the Uzumaki clan, and his legend spread throughout the Land of Fire. Because of this, he was single for 24 years in his previous life, and in this life, he's been single for 48 years… Moreover, during his golden years from age 12 to 30, he lived under the constant scrutiny and pointing fingers of others, becoming decadent, and his strength almost stagnated. He was only able to survive to this age in the chaotic Warring States period thanks to his Uzumaki clan background, which allowed him to awaken sensory abilities similar to Karin's in later generations. But by the time he saw through the ridicule, time could not be turned back.
"Sigh, I regret it so much. If only I could do it all over again…"
While thinking these useless thoughts, he heard soft footsteps outside the door. A female voice came from outside,
"Second Grandfather, the Senju clan's wedding procession will be arriving tomorrow. Don't forget to prepare."
"Yes, Mito."
The girl outside was Masahiko's older brother's granddaughter, and also Masahiko's first "acquaintance" in this Naruto world. She was the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the wife of the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, and the princess of the Uzumaki clan, Mito Uzumaki. It was her birth 15 years ago that allowed Masahiko to determine the specific era he lived in. Tomorrow, the Senju clan's wedding procession would arrive, and Masahiko would accompany the bride as an elder. After all, Masahiko's older brother had passed away last year, and Mito's father, as the current head of the Uzumaki clan, could not go in person. He was now a relatively idle person, and his seniority and age were sufficient for him to accompany the procession.
After quickly packing a few clothes and his personal ninja tools, Masahiko sat there lost in thought again.
"Sending me to the Senju clan is just because they don't like me. Otherwise, why wouldn't they send Mito's second and third uncles?"
As the second uncle of the current Uzumaki clan leader, Masahiko is among the most senior members. Other ninjas of his generation, like his cousins, have all managed to attain the position of elder. As for him, he can only rely on his seniority to be addressed as "sir" by the younger generation. After all, in the Naruto world, strength is paramount. Before today, he wasn't even a regular Jonin, and he had made a huge fool of himself in his youth, so naturally, no one would genuinely respect him. The only consolation is that Mito still respects him to some extent; no wonder she's the woman who can control the God of Shinobi.
As I pondered, my thoughts began to wander again. I thought of Tsunade, Mito's granddaughter; the "novelist" and perverted sage; Orochimaru, the scientist; Naruto, the hot-blooded protagonist; and Sasuke, the ultimate show-off…
"Why did I transmigrate to this era? Even if I lived to be seventy or eighty like the Third Hokage, I'd only witness the birth of the Sannin at most, and by then I'd be a decrepit old man…"
Oh well, I should just wash up and go to sleep. Tomorrow I have to welcome the wedding procession; I wonder who will come. As the groom, Hashirama probably won't come in person; he'll have to wait at the Senju clan's territory. So Tobirama Senju will likely come, and I'll finally get to see this future Second Hokage, the inventor of forbidden techniques, and the guide to the Uchiha clan's demise.
It was nearly midnight. Masahiko glanced at his stats screen again. His age was about to turn 49. Before age 12 was considered the foundation-building stage for a ninja; 13-24 was the period of rapid skill improvement; 25-36 was the period of slower improvement; and 37-48 was when his strength stabilized. So what about after 49? A period of declining strength? Could it be that I only reached the level of a regular Jonin today, and it will regress in a few days?
"God! If I had another chance, I wouldn't care about other people's cold stares and ridicule. Only strength matters! I want to be young again!" Masahiko cried out in his heart.
Just then, midnight quietly passed. Masahiko's stats screen blurred for a moment, and when it cleared again, the age had indeed changed. But the number wasn't 49; it was 47!
Masahiko rubbed his eyes repeatedly, but he kept seeing 47. Gradually, tears blurred his vision.
"I really still have a chance. So this is the correct way to use the system. Age is adjustable! If I want to become younger, my age won't increase by 1, but decrease by 1."
"Wait for me! The founding of Konoha, the First World War, the Second World War, the Third World War, the Fourth World War, Kakashi, Might Guy, the 12 Konoha 1s... I will definitely live on and see all of you familiar scenes and characters from my past life!"
At this moment, the weary old man's heart was revitalized once again. Thinking about meeting the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, and his brother Tobirama Senju tomorrow, and witnessing the full extent of the Senju clan, which was considered one of the two great clans of the Warring States period alongside the overpowered Uchiha clan, Masahiko spent a sleepless night...