"Heh… that note is quite interesting! So that transmigrator protagonist is being rejected by the will of that apocalyptic world?"
Shiro Akira felt like he had uncovered the truth.
Otherwise, there wouldn't be such a note.
And there definitely wouldn't be a situation where he could exchange just a handful of Obito's hair for a system attribute panel.
Clearly, in the eyes of that world's will, the system-bearing transmigrator was an unwelcome existence.
"Come to think of it… when I exchanged with the One Piece world last time, the mutation of the chakra crystal and the Chakra Refinement Technique scroll—could that also have been the work of that world's will?"
Shiro Akira felt like he was getting closer to the truth.
Was the will of that world trying to replicate the chakra system?
If he had another chance to exchange with that world, he could verify it.
"Activate Attribute Panel."
He silently gave the command.
The next moment, a light screen appeared before his eyes:
[Shiro Akira]
[Talent]: Exchange LV1 (2/10)
[Chakra Nature]: Lightning, Earth, Water
[Chakra]: Genin Level
[Ability]: Rumble-Rumble Fruit (Mastery)
[Skills]: Swordsmanship (Beginner), Lightning Mode (Proficient)
[Ninjutsu]: Lightning Release: Thunder Sphere (Proficient), Three Basic Techniques (Proficient)
…
"Hm… the display is completely different from Wang Fan's."
Shiro Akira stroked his chin thoughtfully. "So is it because this is only a plugin… or did my Exchange System modify it to better suit me?"
After thinking for a while without reaching a conclusion, he simply gave up and began testing the panel's functions.
After some experimentation, Shiro Akira discovered its advantages.
Although it didn't guarantee that skill proficiency would always increase positively, it could provide real-time feedback on his training progress.
"This way, I can avoid a lot of detours, make the right decisions in real time, and find the most efficient training methods. Definitely a win!"
Shiro Akira was delighted.
At present, it was especially effective for developing and integrating the Kumogakure Lightning Body Tempering Technique with his own lightning tempering method.
He could determine whether his training direction was correct based on increases or decreases in proficiency.
Additionally, seeing the progress of each skill in real time greatly boosted his motivation.
"Hope that Wang Fan can accept it…"
Thinking of the transmigrator he had just sabotaged, Shiro Akira silently mourned for him for half a second.
Then another thought crossed his mind:
"Should I try using Obito's hair again next time… maybe I can exchange for other system plugins?"
Clearly, Shiro Akira had set his sights on the rest of Wang Fan's system.
He made up his mind to pluck more of Obito Uchiha's hair whenever he got the chance.
Who wouldn't want more cheat abilities?
At that moment, Obito—who was helping an elderly lady cross the street—suddenly felt a chill run across his scalp. He reached up and rubbed his head in confusion.
"What's going on? Why do I suddenly have a bad feeling?"
"Little Obito, I really don't need to cross the street."
The elderly lady he was helping spoke helplessly.
This child had suddenly come over and insisted on helping her cross—what was that about?
"Huh?"
Obito scratched his head awkwardly. "You don't need to cross? Then why were you standing by the road?"
"I was waiting for my grandson to come home."
The old lady smiled kindly.
"Well, I should go back now. I'm worried he won't find me otherwise."
As she spoke, she turned to head back.
"Careful! I'll help you. And… I'm really sorry, I thought you needed to cross the street."
Obito hurriedly escorted her back across again, apologizing awkwardly.
What a misunderstanding.
"Hehe, it's fine, little Obito. I know you meant well. You should head back now—my grandson is here."
Back on the other side, the old lady gently patted Obito's hand and pointed toward a small child running over in the distance.
"Oh, okay! Then take care! I'm leaving!"
With that, Obito dashed off at top speed.
…
At the Hatake residence—
Sakumo Hatake had just returned home after completing a mission.
"Father, a few days ago I saw my classmate Shiro Akira use a lightning-based nin-taijutsu…"
During dinner, Kakashi Hatake brought up Shiro Akira, describing what he had seen.
"That technique was pretty strong. I always thought he was just average, but it turns out he's been hiding his strength."
"Oh?"
Sakumo raised an eyebrow slightly in surprise. "A lightning-based nin-taijutsu that enhances the body? Could it be Kumogakure's Lightning Body Tempering Technique? But based on your description, that child comes from an ordinary background, right? It's unlikely he has access to such a secret technique. More likely, it's something his ancestors developed after studying Kumogakure's methods."
Even among Konoha's noble clans, it would be nearly impossible to possess such a technique.
It was one of Kumogakure's highest-level secrets.
"Maybe."
Kakashi nodded. "But I think it's more likely he created it himself. After all, his parents died a couple of years ago, and he's always been mediocre before. If it was something left behind by his family, why didn't he train it earlier?"
In Kakashi's eyes, Shiro Akira had become somewhat mysterious.
"Haha."
Sakumo chuckled. "And how do you know he wasn't training it before? Perhaps he's just been hiding his abilities, and you never noticed."
Of course, being able to develop such a nin-taijutsu at this age meant his talent was certainly not ordinary.
Sakumo did feel a bit interested in Shiro Akira.
But only slightly.
"I suppose that's possible."
Kakashi nodded. "I'll find a chance to spar with him and see for myself."
He was interested in any talented peer.
Defeating them was the only way to prove he was the most talented of all.
"That's fine. Just don't be rude."
"Yes, Father."