Hyy, Author here, this is not a translation and is my original work, though I have used A.I. for the editing, after all it's free😗
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Chapter 1: Awakening in a Chaotic World
Mark Wilson had always lived a life weighed down by hardship. Orphaned at a young age, he had spent his teenage years looking after his little sister, working tirelessly to provide for her. Now that she was married and living her own life, he was finally free to think about his own future—yet the prospects seemed dim.
With mediocre looks, a thin but unathletic body, and confidence issues that kept him from building a social life, Mark often wondered if he'd ever escape the rut he was stuck in. His job at the pizzeria barely paid the bills, and the thought of settling down, getting a girlfriend, or starting a family seemed like a distant dream. Instead, his days were a blur of twelve-hour shifts, and his nights were spent binge-watching web series and anime, trying to escape his lonely reality.
Today was no different. Exhausted after another grueling shift, Mark rode his bike home, eager to collapse into bed. The streets were empty, the night air cool against his skin as he picked up speed, drifting around a corner with practiced ease.
Then came the blaring of a horn.
A loud bang.
Pain.
Everything went black.
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Konohagakure – 12 Years After Its Founding
A sharp gasp escaped the lips of a young boy as he shot up from his bed, drenched in cold sweat. His heart pounded in his chest, his breathing ragged.
What just happened? he thought, his mind racing. I got hit by a truck, didn't I? Is this a hospital… or am I dead?
Suddenly, a piercing headache struck him, blinding him with pain for what felt like an eternity. When it finally subsided, clarity dawned.
Wait... I've been reincarnated... no, this is transmigration!
The memories flooded in, and he realized his new identity: Akira Watanabe, a three-year-old orphan in the world of Naruto. His chest tightened with fear as the gravity of his situation sank in. This was a world teeming with danger, a place where death lurked around every corner.
"And now," he muttered under his breath, trying to calm his racing thoughts, "it's the 12th year of Konoha's founding... That means I'm way before the events of the anime. This era... this is when the legendary Sannin were still children."
Despite having lived through his 30s in his past life, Mark—now Akira—couldn't suppress the creeping dread that settled in. This was no ordinary reincarnation. This was the world of Naruto, a place filled with powerful shinobi, wars, and chaos.
But then, a glimmer of hope crossed his mind.
I need to check something... please, let me have some luck. He took a deep breath and whispered, "System."
A screen materialized before his eyes, confirming his suspicions:
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Name: Akira Watanabe
Age: 3 years
Strength: 2 [Average adult human: 10]
Agility: 3 [Average adult human: 10]
Defense: 2 [Average adult human: 10]
Physique: 1 [Average adult human: 10]
Mental power: 11 [Average adult human: 10]
Chakra: Not yet extracted
Skills: None
Points Available: 0
Remarks: An average child with a weak physique and smart mind.
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The results were… disappointing, to say the least. His stats were barely that of a toddler, and the system wasn't exactly brimming with options. But even so, the excitement bubbling within him couldn't be dampened.
A system of his own in this chaotic world? It was more than he could have hoped for.
The system lacked intelligence, which was a relief. The last thing he needed was to be bossed around by an all-knowing voice in his head. But this—this was just the beginning.
A grin tugged at the corners of his lips. He wasn't just another orphan in Konoha. He was someone with a system, someone with knowledge of what was to come. And that gave him a head start. A dangerous world awaited him, but Akira Watanabe wasn't just any ordinary child.
"Let's see what the future holds," he whispered, his heart pounding with anticipation. "I'll make sure to survive this world… and maybe even thrive."
With a newfound sense of purpose, Akira settled back into bed, his mind already racing with plans. The adventure had just begun, and the chaotic world of Naruto was waiting for him.
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End of Chapter 1.
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