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Back in his seat after lunch, Naruto listened as Iruka announced the next activity.
"Since lunch is over, let's do some practice."
The class soon found themselves outside, standing in front of five target dummies. The students were arranged in lines, six people per line.
Iruka explained the exercise: "Now, you will step up to the line and throw five kunai, then ten shuriken. After that, go to the end of your line. Everyone will get five chances to throw. We will take your best round for your grade."
Naruto's gaze drifted to Iruka as a golden question mark appeared over his head for a moment.
[ World Quest Alert ]
[ Quest Name: Kunai and Shuriken Oh My: Achieve 80% Accuracy or Better ]
[ Objective: Successfully score 80% or higher accuracy in Kunai and Shuriken throwing. ]
[ Reward for Completion: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 20 ]
- [ Equipment Provided: ]
- [ Academy Kunai x10 ]
- [ Academy Shuriken x20 ]
[ Penalty for Failure: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 2 ]
Naruto was buzzing with excitement for this quest. With his new skills, he felt confident about acing the test. When his turn came, he stepped up to the line.
On his first try, he hit the target with four out of five kunai and seven out of ten shuriken. He was a bit annoyed for not meeting the quest requirement. The second time around, he managed to hit with all five kunai, but again fell short with the shuriken, hitting only six.
He was getting closer, but it was still not enough.
By the third attempt, Naruto threw with precision, hitting 86% of the targets, successfully completing the quest.
[ Completion Achieved: You've hit the target with commendable accuracy. ]
[ Rewards Granted: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 20 ]
- [ Academy Kunai x10 ]
- [ Academy Shuriken x20 ]
Naruto received another alert shortly after.
[ Path Quest Alert ]
[ Quest Name: My Personal Best: Achieve 90% Accuracy or Better ]
[ Objective: Score 90% or higher accuracy in Kunai and Shuriken throwing. ]
[ Reward for Completion: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 100 ]
- [ Skill Book: 'Academy Intermediate Taijutsu' ]
[ Penalty for Failure: ]
- [ Experience Points (Exp): 20 ]
If the last quest had him excited, this quest had him dancing like a monkey.
"Yatta!" Naruto shouted excitedly.
He was practically bouncing with excitement, eager to conquer the next quest.
Naruto took a deep breath, his chest swelling. He closed his eyes for a moment, centering himself amid the rustling leaves and distant sounds of his classmates. As he exhaled slowly, his thoughts cleared, sharpening his resolve as he let them rip.
For a split second, he felt the weight of eyes on him.
Turning, he saw the faces of his classmates—all showing surprise, except for Mizuki, whose expression was pensive, almost lost in thought. Despite the stares, Naruto reveled in their astonishment, a part of him basking in the unexpected attention. Yet, beneath that fleeting pride, a nagging question lingered in his mind. He had learned Kunai and Shuriken Bukijutsu a year ago, but now, reflecting on his stance and movements, he had realized everything he had been taught was wrong. Why was that?
His contemplation was abruptly interrupted by Iruka's voice announcing the score. "That's an 88% Naruto, good job."
"No," Naruto suddenly cried out, his voice cracking as he dropped to his knees.
[ Quest Outcome ]
[ Result: Completion Failure ]
[ Penalty Awarded: 20 Experience Points (Exp) ]
Naruto collected the practice weapons he had thrown and returned them to the teachers.
"Okay, students, back inside for history," Iruka announced, earning a groan from all the students.
As they started heading back inside, Iruka called out, "Naruto, wait a second."
The class left, some teasing with a chorus of "ooohs."
Naruto and Iruka stood facing each other, an awkward silence hanging between them. Both remembered the earlier incident where Naruto had hit Iruka.
"Naruto."
"Sensei."
They paused, then Iruka gestured for Naruto to speak first.
"I am sorry for hitting you, Sensei. I was just frustrated," Naruto admitted, his voice reflecting genuine remorse.
Iruka placed his hand on Naruto's head, offering a kind smile. "It's alright, Naruto. I wasn't professional in dismissing your questions. Even if I didn't have the answers, I should have been a better teacher and told you I'd try to find them. For that, I am sorry."
Moved by Iruka's understanding, Naruto impulsively hugged him.
"I am also sorry for being a dumbass."
"That's fine," Iruka responded, returning the smile. "Just make sure you do your homework."
Naruto groaned in response but then added, "Fine." Iruka's smile grew warmer.
"And I'll try to find what I can about the Uzumaki clan, okay?"
"Thanks, Iruka Sensei."
In history class, Naruto tried to focus, but the lesson was dreadfully dull. The teacher droned on, "The Fire Daimyo established the Water Lily Dance Festival to honor the ninjas who saved his daughters from pirates who..."
Naruto's attention waned.
'Okay, this is boring,' he thought, and discreetly opened the system, tapping on the Quest icon.
[ Quests: Key objectives or tasks in a game-like system, often leading to rewards upon completion. ]
[ Types of Quests ]
[ World Quests: These are quests that arise due to events or circumstances occurring in the game world. They are typically larger in scope and involve significant developments affecting the broader environment or multiple players. ]
[ Path Quests: These quests are personalized, stemming from a player's decisions, actions, or aspirations. Path Quests are often related to the player's chosen class and race, guiding them on a journey that aligns with their character's development and goals. ]
[ System Quests: Quests that are directly assigned by the game's system. They can vary in nature and purpose, ranging from tutorial tasks to complex challenges designed to test the player's skills and decision-making. ]
"Well, that explains a lot."
Naruto's curiosity led him to tap on the Exp icon on the system, and a detailed explanation popped up:
[ Exp: Experience points (XP) are gained by overcoming challenges and defeating enemies. Accumulating XP leads to leveling up, which enhances a character's abilities and power. ]
[ Level 1 to Level 2: 300 XP ]
[ Level 2 to Level 3: 600 XP (total of 900 XP) ]
[ Level 3 to Level 4: 1,800 XP (total of 2,700 XP) ]
[ Level 4 to Level 5: 3,800 XP (total of 6,500 XP) ]
[ Level 5 to Level 6: 7,500 XP (total of 14,000 XP) ]
[ Level 6 to Level 7: 9,000 XP (total of 23,000 XP) ]
[ Level 7 to Level 8: 11,000 XP (total of 34,000 XP) ]
[ Level 8 to Level 9: 14,000 XP (total of 48,000 XP) ]
[ Level 9 to Level 10: 16,000 XP (total of 64,000 XP) ]
[ Level 10 to Level 11: 21,000 XP (total of 85,000 XP) ]
[ Level 11 to Level 12: 15,000 XP (total of 100,000 XP) ]
[ Level 12 to Level 13: 20,000 XP (total of 120,000 XP) ]
[ Level 13 to Level 14: 25,000 XP (total of 145,000 XP) ]
[ Level 14 to Level 15: 30,000 XP (total of 175,000 XP) ]
[ Level 15 to Level 16: 35,000 XP (total of 210,000 XP) ]
[ Level 16 to Level 17: 40,000 XP (total of 250,000 XP) ]
[ Level 17 to Level 18: 50,000 XP (total of 300,000 XP) ]
[ Level 18 to Level 19: 60,000 XP (total of 360,000 XP) ]
[ Level 19 to Level 20: 70,000 XP (total of 430,000 XP) ]
Naruto then glanced at his own Exp bar, which read:
[ Exp: 60 ]
He sighed, realizing the enormity of the task ahead. This is going to be a long journey.
0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 Naruto was uncertain about inviting Hinata to his secret hideaway—a quiet spot on the school roof where he often went to watch the sky. It was, in essence, his own personal retreat.
He would head there during any free period, when a class dragged on too long, or simply to enjoy his lunch.
The only other people he ever encountered there were Choji and Shikamaru, though their appearances were sporadic, just a few times a month. It seemed the duo drifted from one rooftop to another without any real pattern.
While Naruto longed to be friends, the feeling didn't seem mutual. Shikamaru would often just sleep there, earning his reputation as a lazy bum, and Choji was usually preoccupied with snacks. They weren't mean, but whenever Naruto tried to join them, he felt out of place, like he didn't quite fit in with their laid-back, contented demeanor. He wanted excitement and engagement; they seemed content with quiet and snacks.
Naruto sighed, dreading the next class. It was math, his least favorite subject. He couldn't help but wonder why ninjas even needed to know math.
Why would I need to know the angle at which I throw my Kunai?
"Couldn't they teach us something useful, like... doing taxes?" he muttered to himself, though he wasn't quite sure if that was more useful. He was certain there had to be better things to learn out there... right? Just then, Hinata caught his gaze, hesitating as if she sensed he wanted to say something.
"Hinata, do you want to come to my secret hiding spot?" he blurted out, immediately regretting his volume as he noticed several classmates turning their heads towards them.
Hinata seemed to shrink a bit under the sudden onslaught of attention, and Naruto mentally kicked himself for making her uncomfortable.
"Well, I-I'll be on the roof if you want to hang out," he stammered, his voice cracking as he quickly made his escape from the classroom.
Not everyone is like you.
Naruto paused, the thought echoing in his mind. He really wanted to be friends with Hinata; she seemed awesome. But seeing how uncomfortable she became when everyone was looking made him uneasy. He sighed to himself, hoping this situation wouldn't turn out like it did with Choji and Shikamaru, where they knew each other but weren't really friends. 'I... would like a friend,' he thought, 'even if I have to change for it.'
Naruto headed to his locker to collect some scrolls on basic academy jutsus like the substitution jutsu, transformation, and the clone jutsu.
His hand clenched slightly when he reached the scroll for the clone jutsu—a technique he had always had mixed feelings about. But a smile crept onto his face as he remembered how, thanks to the system, he had already mastered Kunai and Shuriken Bukijutsu.
If the system can help me learn the proper way to do Kunai and Shuriken Bukijutsu, I should be able to do a clone jutsu.
[ Notification: Opportunity detected to acquire the following skills ]
[ Transformation Jutsu]
[ Body Replacement Jutsu ]
[ Academy Clone Jutsu ]
[ Action Required: Confirm acceptance or declination of class skill. ]
Naruto paused to consider his options, wanting to gain a deeper understanding of these skills.
[ Skills: 'Skills' represent specific abilities or proficiencies a character can acquire and use. They are typically divided into three categories:
[ Quest-based Skills: These are skills obtained through special items, such as skill runes, or as rewards from completing quests or achievements. They often provide unique or powerful abilities not commonly found. ]
[ Trained Skills: These skills are developed through dedicated practice and training. They represent the gradual improvement of a character's abilities in a specific area over time. ]
[ Class Skills: These are skills available on a character's skill table and are directly linked to their class. They are unlocked and improved by using class-specific materials or reaching certain milestones within the class ]
As Naruto reflected, he realized the book in his hand contained the necessary information and material to perform the Jutsu. This meant that as long as he had access to this book, the corresponding skill would become available for unlocking on his skill table.
Naruto was confirming the previous notification when he was suddenly interrupted.
[ Skills Unlocked in Skill Table: ]
- [ Transformation Jutsu ]
- [ Substitution Jutsu ]
[ Skill Unlock Failure: ]
- [ Skill: Academy Clone Jutsu ]
- [ Status: Cannot be unlocked due to Chakra Imbalance ]
Naruto felt the information about the substitution and transformation Technique enter his head.
[ Substitution Jutsu - Level: 1 (Active) ]
[ Chakra Points (CP): 10 ]
[ Description: A defensive maneuver that utilizes smoke and rapid movement to evade and hide from attacks. ]
[ Stat Effects: ]
- [ Evasion Rate: +10% (Chance to avoid a direct hit from an enemy attack) ]
- [ Stealth Increase: +15% (Effectiveness in creating diversions and obscuring enemy vision with smoke) ]
- [ Movement Speed: +10% (Temporary boost in speed to enhance evasion and mobility) ]
[ Transformation Jutsu - Level: 1 (Active) ]
[ Chakra Points (CP): 8 ]
[ Description: An illusionary technique that creates a thin layer of chakra over the body, enabling the user to assume the appearance of another person or object. ]
[ Stat Effects: ]
- [ Illusion Success Rate: +20% (Probability of successfully creating a convincing illusion) ]
- [ Disguise Duration: +30% (Extended time the transformation can be maintained) ]
- [ Chakra Efficiency: +10% (Reduction in chakra consumption while maintaining the illusion) ]
Naruto muttered to himself as he unrolled the scrolls, his voice barely a whisper, "Everything I learned was wrong."
He noticed discrepancies everywhere—the hand signs he had been taught were incomplete, the descriptions of how the jutsus should look were incorrect, and even the recommended practice methods were flawed.
While he could somewhat understand the errors in Kunai and Shuriken Bukijutsu—after all, he hadn't been the most diligent student in those areas—Transformation and Substitution were different. Those were the techniques he had excelled in, the ones he had poured his heart into mastering. For months, he had practiced tirelessly, believing he was perfecting his skills.
Tears welled up in Naruto's eyes as the realization hit him hard. He had been deliberately misled.
Why?
Did I do something wrong?
He paused, struggling to make sense of it all.
Are my pranks something to destroy my future over?
His voice was shaky, the words tumbling out between sobs.
Naruto's lips quivered as he turned to the system, his last beacon of hope in a world that suddenly seemed stacked against him. "Help."
[ Hybrid Quest Alert ]
[ Quest: Confrontation ]
[ Objective: Confront one of the teachers suspected of sabotaging player Naruto. Discover their motives while ensuring no suspicion arises during the confrontation. ]
[ Reward: Dungeon Key ]
[ Failure: None. ]
[ Note: If player Naruto is discovered to be aware of the sabotage, unforeseen consequences may ensue. ]
[ Action Required: Confirm acceptance or declination of quest. ]
Naruto accepted.
[ Choose from the following:
1) Touji Mizuki
2) Fujino Ōmori