Chapter 11 — Unusually Challenging C-Rank Mission
[Defeat an enemy with a Kekkei Genkai Sharingan to gain 1 Demon Point. Demon Points can be used to upgrade Devil Fruit abilities.]
The sudden system notification echoed in Obuya's mind, causing him to halt mid-step as if rooted to the ground.
"Demon Point… what exactly is that?"
Frowning slightly, he focused inward on the five-pointed star demon mark on his forehead. With a thought, he activated the system interface and opened his personal information panel.
Compared to before, several new details had appeared:
[Name]: Obuya (Devil Fruit User)
[Level]: Apprentice Demon (80 Demon Points away from One-Star Demon)
[Awakened Abilities]: Barrier·Human Body Reassembly (Stage 1), Cardiac Shock (Stage 2)
[Body Modification]: No demon body modifications performed
[Remaining Demon Points]: 1 (can be used to upgrade the rank of one ability)
Carefully reading through the updated information, Obuya quickly picked out the key changes.
First, he was still a full 80 Demon Points away from advancing to One-Star Demon.
Second—and more importantly—the previously vague "Demon Point" now had a clear function.
With his experience as a transmigrator, he grasped it almost instantly.
"So it's basically like skill points from games in my previous life…"
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"That means I can directly strengthen my abilities using Demon Points. And based on that earlier fight with the Uchiha ninja, it seems these points are earned through combat."
His heartbeat quickened slightly.
This meant his growth wasn't just passive—he could actively accelerate it through battle.
Once the initial excitement faded, he began to think more carefully about how to use the single Demon Point he currently had.
"Human Body Reassembly… feels more like a foundation ability. Once I reach One-Star Demon, it'll probably evolve into body modification. If I invest in it now, it would most likely expand the range of the Barrier."
He paused, then shifted his focus.
"But Cardiac Shock… that's my main offensive method right now. It's the only ability that can reliably deal damage in a fight."
The decision became clear.
Without hesitation, he opened the ability interface and allocated the Demon Point to Cardiac Shock.
The system responded immediately.
The ability advanced from Stage 2 to Stage 3, and its description updated accordingly:
Cardiac Shock · Stage 3: Precise control of high-frequency currents. Allows electrical energy to be concentrated into specific body parts, significantly enhancing their performance.
Obuya's eyes narrowed slightly.
"So that's how it works…"
He slowly raised his right hand.
Zzzzt—zzzzt—
A sharp crackling sound filled the air as arcs of blue electricity spread across his palm, rapidly enveloping his entire hand. The light intensified until his fist seemed forged from pure lightning.
He clenched it tightly.
The power was different from before.
It wasn't as explosively destructive as his previous bursts, but it was far more stable—something he could sustain over time rather than expend in a single strike.
"In other words… I can maintain combat strength continuously now."
He continued experimenting.
The lightning around his hand gradually dimmed, then condensed, gathering into a single point at the tip of his finger. A concentrated blue glow formed there, sharp and brilliant.
Obuya felt a surge of excitement.
That single fingertip now possessed incredible penetrating power—like a precise surgical blade capable of cutting through flesh and bone with minimal resistance.
Then—
Crack!
A surge of electricity erupted beneath his feet.
He stepped forward.
In the blink of an eye, his figure vanished, leaving behind a faint blue afterimage. When he reappeared, he was already ten meters ahead, the ground beneath him still faintly scorched by residual current.
"This…"
Obuya stared at his own feet, his breathing quickening slightly.
"Even Law in One Piece didn't develop something like this with his fruit… right?"
A grin spread across his face.
Without hesitation, he gathered electricity at his legs and broke into a full sprint toward his residence.
His speed surged dramatically.
To any passerby, he was nothing more than a fleeting blue shadow streaking through the streets, faster than the wind itself. Obstacles that would normally slow him down became trivial—one light step, and he cleared walls several meters high with ease.
For the first time since arriving in this world, Obuya felt a genuine sense of confidence.
Now… he finally had the means to survive.
That night, he didn't sleep at all.
Lying in bed, he stared at the ceiling, his mind racing with possibilities—future battles, stronger abilities, and the path he would carve out for himself in the ninja world.
…
The next morning, Obuya rose early.
Standing before a mirror, he carefully tied the Konoha forehead protector around his head. The metal plate caught the light faintly, reflecting his determined gaze.
As for the standard-issue vest, he found it too bulky and inelegant, so he left it neatly folded in his wardrobe.
Looking at his reflection, he spoke quietly to himself.
"Now that I'm a Konoha ninja… it's time to start acting like one."
…
As he walked through the village streets, he quickly noticed the attention.
People glanced at him, whispering among themselves.
"Isn't that Obuya? Why's he wearing a Konoha headband?"
"You didn't hear? The Hokage personally approved him yesterday. He's officially part of Konoha now."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah. I heard he has some rare Kekkei Genkai. Even Kirito couldn't handle him. No wonder the Hokage took him in."
The murmurs followed him, but Obuya paid them no mind.
He continued straight toward the Konoha Mission Office.
This was where ninjas received assignments.
Different mission ranks offered different rewards, and completing them not only earned money but also built a shinobi's record and reputation.
For most ordinary ninjas, this was their primary source of income—and their path to recognition.
Inside, a large bulletin board was covered with posted missions.
Most were low-level tasks.
D-rank missions filled the majority: delivering letters, finding lost pets, running errands. The rewards ranged from 100 to 200 ryō, depending on time and difficulty.
Obuya quickly calculated.
In this world, 1 ryō was equivalent to 10 yen. A bowl of ramen cost about 500 yen—roughly 50 ryō.
That meant even completing multiple D-rank missions would barely cover a few meals.
"A waste of time," he muttered.
These trivial errands weren't what he needed.
He scanned the board more carefully, pushing aside overlapping sheets of paper as he searched deeper.
Then—
"Found it."
His eyes sharpened.
Buried beneath several layers was a C-rank mission, clearly overlooked by others.
[C-Rank Mission: Land of Earth. A rogue ninja from Iwagakure has infiltrated the Land of Fire and is currently hiding in the Devil's Forest. Eliminate the target. Reward: 1,000 ryō.]
[Note: Target name—Tōki. A lower-tier Iwagakure ninja. Intelligence indicates he is injured. While not highly dangerous, proceed with caution and eliminate without hesitation.]
"Iwagakure…"
Obuya's brows furrowed slightly.
He knew this name well.
The Third Great Ninja War had been initiated by this very village.
And according to the timeline…
"There's less than a month left before the war begins."
His gaze darkened slightly.
This mission suddenly felt less simple than it appeared.
"A rogue ninja… hiding inside the Land of Fire?"
He exhaled slowly.
"Or… a probe?"
If Iwagakure was already making moves, then this could easily be a test—using a seemingly ordinary mission to gather intelligence on Konoha's defenses and response capabilities.
Obuya stared at the mission notice for a moment longer.
Then, without hesitation, he reached out and took it down.