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Chapter 2 - Lapse of time and Lyle vs Team 7

Author's Note: Another chapter with over 5,000 words—hope you enjoy it and have even more fun reading it than I did writing it for you!

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Year 1 - The first year of her time in government in the small village marked an entry into a world where she could only form hypotheses. Naturally, it wasn't the most pleasant, as she had to command and meticulously manage numerous important documents, each requiring careful analysis. Before long, she grew accustomed to her role as leader. During this year alone, she achieved significant technological advancements, especially after unlocking a new function in the system, which appeared to operate in "stages," akin to software updates. Version 2.0 allowed her to assign a model to anyone, enabling the person to gain characteristics through model assimilation until they became identical to it, if Alice so desired. They would also inherit all capacities—intelligence, strength, speed, perception, etc. Of course, if someone naturally had a superior attribute, like strength, they would retain that advantage.

Alice released her first model obtained through a random selection: Mari (from Grand Chase Dimensional Chaser). However, there was a cost; the person would "rebirth," losing their current name and having to change it. Alice decided to use the name of the model character, and afterward, the girl who received the model not only became half-Celestial but also made great technological strides. It was as if someone had taken a large step, advancing two levels instead of one. The technology felt so advanced that it resembled a time traveler returning to the prehistoric era and creating their own civilization—out of place and beyond the standards of the time. This was exactly how the first laboratory turned out, as these resources demanded new components and entirely new models. Initially, they were only able to establish a high-tech laboratory. Resources like iron, chakra-conducting iron, meat, water, etc., were heavily focused on during the first year for technological and resource expansion.

However, Alice did not neglect her training, and through some less significant missions, she managed to reach 9% mastery. Because of this, she obtained Avalon, though it was apparently "sealed." Nevertheless, it retained its property of preventing her from aging, which proved beneficial and convenient for Alice, as she underwent no physical changes in appearance that year.

Year 2 - The Third Shinobi World War erupted fully, or at least the conflicts intensified between Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure. Alice discovered this when, near her village, she located a Kumo camp three months into the year. She had acquired another roll for a model to bestow, and by luck—or perhaps misfortune—it turned out to be another character from *Grand Chase Dimensional Chaser*: Elesis. She hadn't anticipated that Elesis' skills would function as they did in the game and would be so powerful. Alice entrusted this model to a reliable individual, one of the few kunoichis in the village, who was also the only woman at the chunin level.

Alice had sent Elesis, along with some other ninjas, to scout around their territory, which required leaving the protection of the mountains. When they encountered a Kumogakure ninja camp, they were instructed only to investigate, so they sneaked in and eavesdropped on the conversations of the Kumo ninjas. In the end, Alice's team avoided unnecessary conflict and returned to inform her, asking for guidance on how to proceed. Alice answered seriously that, for the time being, they would take no action.

During this period, Alice also discovered that she had an extreme affinity for the fire element, allowing her to use "Flame Style: Kagutsuchi." She also had slight affinity across all other chakra nature transformations. Imagine a specialization scale—extremely high in one area, moderate in others, and low in one—this was essentially her chakra affinity distribution. After learning this, Alice created multiple techniques focused on molding her chakra to infuse it with elements for great effects, similar to the Gudou's Inner World, a technique like a Domain Expansion that transformed everything within a certain area into her mental world, granting guaranteed hits. However, it consumed significant chakra and was still incomplete.

Alice used Shadow Clones to handle paperwork, freeing herself to personally travel to Uzushiogakure. Her speed was such that it took her less than a day—it felt like a single step. She first surveyed the area around the village and found members of Danzo's Root, whom she killed with a single casual strike of her E++ Rank sword. After dragging their bodies, she was stopped by a village guard who questioned her intentions. When asked, Alice simply stated she wanted to speak with the Uzumaki clan's patriarch. Initially refused, Alice threw a strange stone with blue symbols to the guard, enigmatically saying that if they ever needed help, they just had to inject chakra into it, and she left. As she anticipated, they didn't hesitate to reach out soon after. A similar stone emitted a soft, ethereal blue glow. In a single step, Alice arrived in the village of the whirlpools.

The first thing she saw was the tragic sight of numerous Uzumaki corpses—elders, adults, and children—and most of the village lay in ruins. Flames spread among the houses, and the smells of burning and blood filled the air, causing Alice to grimace. The glowing stone grew brighter, guiding her toward a group of Kumo, Iwa, and Kiri ninjas. With a sigh, she swung her sword with immense power, creating a compressed air slash that instantly decapitated all of them without giving them a chance to react. Stepping past their falling bodies, she found a small group of Uzumaki survivors, including the clan patriarch who had activated the stone.

Hours later, as Alice finished rescuing the survivors, she asked if they would join her kingdom. Initially, the patriarch refused, his trust in others shattered upon discovering that Konoha had no plans to help them, leaving him feeling deeply betrayed. Alice understood his feelings but, after hours of persuasion, managed to convince him to join her kingdom. Upon finally returning to her village, Alice received another system notification about a secret mission that granted her an additional 31% Assimilation. The mission, titled "Save the Uzumaki Clan," also unlocked a new system function: for every X number of people born, Y would be born with models. However, the values for X and Y were left unspecified. Alice assumed the system couldn't calculate accurate values since her kingdom was still incomplete. She noticed a "view more" option and learned that a random number of people born in her lands would inherit a random model from any character. The mere thought of someone obtaining a template from Shinza, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, or Honkai made her shiver.

Year 3 - The Uzumakis had already become accustomed to their new location. Initially, they were extremely surprised by the level of technology shown to them by Mari—something they could only dream of in their wildest imaginations. The bond between the Uzumaki clan and the village residents quickly deepened. The Uzumakis contributed greatly with their Sealing Techniques and labor. Alice had planned a project that would normally take at least 10 years to complete, but thanks to the extra manpower, the technological advancements, and the help of robots created by Mari, it was possible to reduce it to just three years.

Mari's large number of high-tech robots were a huge help. The main castle was already under construction, but the walls were the first structures to be built. The Uzumakis placed a warning seal for any external entry, a chakra inhibition seal for people who entered sneakily or by force, and on the walls, there was a seal that made them more resistant and prevented people from climbing them using chakra. They also helped to complete the previously unfinished technique inspired by the Gudou's inner world. This technique required four markers with special seals to be placed at the northern, western, eastern, and southern points.

During this time, Alice also created techniques like the shunpo from the world of Bleach. It wasn't too difficult to create, but the challenge lay in controlling the speed at first. However, once mastered, it became something much faster than even the most refined Body Flicker Technique. Not only that, but Alice also managed to develop a self-healing technique equivalent to Reverse Cursed Energy from Jujutsu Kaisen, which could heal even brain damage and was extremely potent. However, it consumed a significant amount of chakra because it involved "purifying" her chakra to bring it closer to natural chakra, as she discovered that impurities in chakra drastically diminished self-healing effectiveness. Filtering the chakra required extremely refined chakra control and concentration.

For Alice, this wasn't an issue, as she trained chakra control with shadow clones while handling paperwork. Thanks to her servant physique, she didn't have problems with information overload. Mari had successfully launched the first satellites into space, a feat that impressed Alice since it was estimated it would take at least another year to have their own satellites. Following this achievement, Mari managed to create an internet network and even launched a destruction satellite into the skies.

Year 4 - This year marked the introduction of cell phones, a groundbreaking advancement. Alice immediately banned pornographic videos to prevent ninjas from developing addictions. With this new technology that seemed almost like magic, things improved even further when Mari developed nanotechnology. Mari truly represented the pinnacle of technological innovation. What once remained confined to the lab finally became accessible to civilians and ninjas, who were fascinated by these new inventions, like children with a new toy. Alice explained what the cell phone was, its functionalities, and how it worked. In a short time, people had already adjusted to using it.

With Mari's technology, they managed to create another detection barrier. Through satellite signals connected to a database of all living ninjas, the satellite would send information directly to the kingdom's main headquarters, where the village's most elite forces were stationed. Alice had also given two more character models to trusted individuals—one for Canaban and one for Ronan. This meant there were now at least four people above the average Kage level, aside from Alice herself, who was already at the top of the world.

Year 5 - The nearly completed kingdom's Academy finally opened. As an academy, it taught everything from the most basic to the most advanced techniques. Starting in their fifth year, students could choose their own classes, having gained enough experience to identify which skills best suited their fighting styles. Up until the fourth year, however, the focus was solely on building a solid foundation. After all, what use is a strong upper skill set if it lacks a stable base? A solid foundation can determine the outcome of a battle.

The curriculum included everything: Kenjutsu, Taijutsu, Fuuinjutsu, Ninjutsu, Chakra Control, Medical Ninjutsu, Science, Math, History, Geography, Strategy, and even Sage Arts. The most talented students could already access Sage Mode, as even the most average talent in her kingdom was considered a super-genius by the rest of the shinobi world. Why was this happening? At the beginning of the year, her system updated to version 3.0, unlocking the "kingdom" option, which allowed her to choose for people already within or joining the kingdom, as well as those born there, to have either more Chakra or greater Talent. A genius can make great use of even a small amount of chakra through skillful refinement, so Alice invested everything she had into boosting talent.

Year 6 - As expected, with the increase in technology and workforce, Camelot was finally completed. No one went hungry, and discrimination was nonexistent... it was truly a holy city. Peace and harmony reigned in this place. A month after the city's completion, Alice established a hierarchy after proclaiming herself queen. The ranks were: Eternal Sovereign, Grand Archon, Supreme Paladin, Royal Inquisitor, Flame Guardian, Warrior Master, Shadow Swordsman, Honorary Aspirant, Iron Disciple, and Honor Scholar.

Some time later, she received a warning from Canaban, via the satellites monitoring an area of 150 km by 150 km. It detected shinobi from Kiri—or rather, former shinobi of Kirigakure. They were in poor condition, covered in wounds, and fleeing from Kiri's ANBU, with at least a hundred ANBU members pursuing them like rabid dogs. Among the fugitives was Zabuza Momochi, the Demon of the Hidden Mist, carrying a child identified as Haku Yuki, a member of the Yuki clan. Hearing this, Alice found the situation strange, as she didn't recall it being mentioned in the original storyline. Considering how to win Zabuza over and prevent the tragic fate of Haku's potential, she sent Elesis personally to handle the Kiri shinobi and rescue Zabuza.

Elesis was initially puzzled about aiding rogue ninja, but Alice calmly dispelled her doubts by explaining Kiri's internal issues. Hearing this, Elesis was skeptical at first, but a quick request to Mari, who confirmed the information through her satellites, settled the matter. Knowing they wouldn't last long, Alice swiftly dispatched Elesis. As expected, Elesis swung her sword, generating a blazing chain so hot and fast that it turned the ground to magma, with a large-scale attack that caused a crimson glow to light up the horizon. Alice observed everything through a holographic screen projected by Mari, acting as a live feed.

After the incident, Elesis returned with Zabuza, who was initially wary and surprised by the kingdom's architecture, which didn't resemble a ninja village. He was also perplexed by the "strange things" Elesis explained as phones and even robots. Upon reaching the queen's hall, Alice slightly released her aura. Elesis, already kneeling, greeted her queen, who, with a calm smile, began a conversation with Zabuza and explained what she knew (omitting some details but suggesting Yagura might be under a genjutsu). After hours of discussion, Zabuza, though hesitant, agreed to join the kingdom, particularly after Alice opened his eyes to the fact that he didn't see Haku solely as a weapon; Haku, too, realized that Zabuza loved him as a father loves his son.

Naturally, there were several conditions, none of which Alice found unusual, and she accepted them all. Following these events, the next day, Zabuza had already enrolled his reluctant son, Haku, in the academy. Throughout that year, Zabuza made significant progress, learning the techniques that every knight was required to master. While he retained his Silent Killing style, which Alice respected, he added a few techniques to his arsenal.

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Ten years had passed in the blink of an eye. Alice found herself in the throne room, a pristine white space stretching 30 meters by 30 meters, with only a few contrasting accents of gold and blue. The throne itself was crafted from a blend of white marble and golden metal, forming intricate, sinuous arabesques that seemed to dance around the seat. Behind the throne, a dark blue tapestry with golden embroidery hung from the ceiling, almost reaching the floor. The marble floor was pure white, interrupted by delicate mosaics in shades of blue and gold, arranged in geometric patterns leading up to the throne, as if guiding anyone entering the room to the queen.

In front of her throne, about three meters away, knelt the silhouette of a man cloaked in shadows, his head lowered. Yet it was clear he was a tall figure, standing 183 centimeters, with short, spiky hair and a large sword on his back, 250 centimeters in length. The blade itself had two cuts: a circle near the top and a semicircle closer to the hilt. "My Queen, tensions between Konoha and Kumogakure are rising..." His voice, deep and seasoned, hinted at years of combat experience. He raised his head and looked toward the queen, who calmly gazed back and replied.

"There's no need to worry. We will remain neutral should a conflict arise. But... if they threaten our kingdom, we will respond in kind. Inform Elesis of this." Alice, whose youthful appearance had not changed over the years, spoke with a serene tone. She now wore a crown made of the purest gold upon her head, along with a long, voluminous cape in a vibrant, deep blue, adorned with refined, symbolic details. The upper edge of the cape was lined with white, fluffy cotton, and it was fastened at her shoulders by golden chains crossing over her chest, linked to ornate golden brooches. Beneath the cape, she wore a silver-colored armor, with metal plates protecting her torso, shoulders, arms, and legs. The chest plate featured a central piece with blue ornaments and raised designs. Her right and left arms were fully protected, with gauntlets covering her hands for defense without compromising mobility. Articulated plates protected her shoulders and forearms, allowing flexibility in combat. Her armor extended over her hips and upper legs, and beneath it, she wore a long, dark-blue tunic with gold-trimmed edges. Her full skirt reached her ankles, with a white inner layer bearing wavy, detailed edges.

"As you wish!" The figure responded with respectful solemnity before disappearing from the hall as if by teleportation. He had used the Body Flicker Technique made famous by Uchiha Shisui. Even a less experienced ninja would recognize the extreme refinement of the technique he had just used to vanish from the hall. He exited through the large window to the right of the hall, thus avoiding the need to open the door.

'The level he just demonstrated certainly showed much improvement compared to the past,' Alice thought with a warm smile. For a moment, she considered making a surprise visit to Elesis but quickly dismissed the idea upon hearing the sound of the doors opening, though no footsteps followed. She turned her gaze forward and saw a woman whose attire blended futuristic and angelic elements.

This woman had long, blue hair cascading gently over her shoulders, framing her face, with a few strands falling loosely to the sides. On her head, she wore a circular ornament resembling a technological halo, adorned with pointed details and geometric diamond shapes that gave the appearance of antennas or transmitters. Her upper garment was open at the shoulders, revealing a subtle V-neckline that displayed her slightly ample bust. The garment had multiple layers of immaculate white and light blue fabrics with small gold accents, along with jewels and blue crystal details that complemented her appearance. Her lower attire featured a long skirt with layers of sharp-edged fabrics that flared out, bordered in blue and black, resembling stylized wings or feathers around her legs. She had heterochromia, with her left eye red and right eye blue, and wore glasses with golden frames. She stood slightly taller than Alice, at 158 centimeters. "My lady, the research on the entity known as 'White Zetsu' has been completed." Her voice was monotone, like a machine devoid of emotions, but her gaze held admiration and respect for Alice, who crossed her right leg over her left.

"And what were the results of the research, Mari?" Alice's voice was calm and serene as she looked at Mari with anticipation. Although she knew what the White Zetsu was due to her past life, she was eager to see what this genius before her had discovered beyond her own knowledge. The windows on the right side of the hall let in a gentle breeze, causing both women's hair to sway as the breeze brushed against them.

For the first time, Mari's stoic expression broke into a confident smile, with stars seeming to sparkle in her eyes as she began explaining her findings. "After a few days of research, we discovered that its cells contain remnants of the Wood Release of the god Shinobi, Hashirama Senju. Besides having an exceptional regenerative ability, they can change a person's appearance and voice, though they are more fragile than the limbs of well-trained individuals. Of course, using the Aspirants of Honor as a basis for comparison." Her glasses caught a strange glint, revealing her excitement at sharing her discoveries.

"Hmm... I assume you've already experimented with them alongside the cells of the First Hokage to enable people to carry his cells, correct?" Alice asked with a serious expression, her brow slightly furrowed. This was an important matter, not only for increasing the strength of the younger generation but also for making it easier for them to survive in this world. Even with the protection of her kingdom, they would still be sent on missions, and she cared deeply about every citizen. She had acquired Hashirama's cells after discovering and destroying one of Orochimaru's hideouts, but not before securing the First Hokage's cells for Mari to study. With her unconventional technology, Mari had developed a method allowing anyone to have Hashirama's cells in their body, functioning as if they were entirely composed of his cells, just as if they were Hashirama himself.

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The academy of this kingdom is a colossal structure located near the castle, with towering spires, complex geometric designs, and an almost sacred appearance. Built upon a broad and elevated foundation, the academy symbolizes knowledge, power, and discipline. Its polished white stone exterior is adorned with gold and blue details, colors that represent the kingdom's values. The grounds surrounding the academy are meticulously arranged, featuring gardens, training squares, and meditation areas, each designed to enhance different aspects of the students. Stone-paved paths lead to various sections of the academy, including libraries, study rooms, advanced technology laboratories, and expansive training courtyards where students practice both physical skills and chakra use, as well as strategic thinking.

Now, entering the classroom, the space is vast with high ceilings supported by wooden beams sculpted to resemble roots and branches, with soft natural light streaming in through large arched windows. At the front of the room, a vast blackboard—using technology far beyond this world's comprehension—covers the entire wall. Standing before it is an elegant yet imposing man. He has striking long blue hair tied back with fringes framing his face, accentuating his intense blue eyes. He wears a detailed suit of armor in deep blue, gold, and white, adorned with intricate patterns. His armor is complemented by a royal blue cloak, an ornate shoulder guard, and gloves. At his waist hangs a black scabbard housing a large sword. This man is Ronan, a Supreme Paladin, seemingly wrapping up the class.

"Well, everyone. Today we'll have a special training, which is why I informed you a day in advance—to give you time to prepare yourselves mentally. For the first time, you'll experience the Simulation Room." Professor Ronan spoke with an animated smile as he looked at his students. Even though in a few years they would move on to their own teams and new instructors, he was responsible for building a foundation in them—solid as the toughest diamond. After all, being an 'Academic of Honor,' the basics taught in the first year included chakra control, such as walking up walls and across water...

One child, around eight years old with androgynous features, had delicate traits and fair skin, carefully preserved by the kingdom's academy. Their long, loose black hair framed large dark brown eyes. Their attire consisted of a finely crafted black shirt that served as part of the school uniform, white pants with lilac cuffs, black shoes, and a long white coat with a front overlap cut. "Ronan-sensei, how will these simulations work?" The child's voice was calm, with a hint of curiosity.

"Good question, Haku. The Simulation will allow you to use a virtual body that mimics all real-world sensations—pain, touch, smell, chakra, and more. This way, you're always safe, and you can experience high-risk scenarios without endangering your lives. Remember, in battle is where you refine your skills the most." The blue-haired man responded calmly, with a confident smile directed at his students, particularly three specific individuals who were the top prodigies of this generation. One of them was Haku, positioned in the center of the room and the most well-behaved, though the majority of students were equally disciplined.

At the far right, near the top corner of the room, sat a young boy with the same attire as Haku. He had dark hair combed forward, a slightly slim build, fair skin, and piercing red eyes. Seated at his desk, he gazed out the window as if lost in his own world. However, among all the students, his aura was the most malevolent and murderous. He was incomparably powerful—worthy of being one of the School's Three Princes. Who were these Three Princes? They were simply the greatest prodigies of their generation, each already at the level of an Iron Disciple, though they lacked the experience to fully embody that rank. While they had the strength, any seasoned person would know that if the power gap isn't an abyss, it can be bridged by experience. In a battle between an inexperienced jounin-level child and a war veteran jounin, the answer of who would win is clear.

At the far left side of the classroom, a student appeared more relaxed but intensely focused. This individual had a delicate and graceful appearance, with long, blue-gray hair parted symmetrically into two long braids that reached their knees, adorned with ribbons. Her hair was slightly messy, and she wore asymmetrical stockings up to her thighs, paired with high heels that matched the color of her white dress.

Finally, the signal for the special training sounded, and Ronan, with slow and calm steps, led the fourth-year class to the location of the Simulation Room. They walked through corridors as white as marble, with floors featuring "cracks" in gold like spiderwebs, adding a touch of nobility; anyone seeing it from the outside would assume this school was a place reserved for the highest class of nobility. They even passed by the headmaster's door and emerged onto the academy campus, which was far larger than expected due to spatial seals. Right at the start of the campus was a small bluish hologram that displayed a registry of all the ninjas. Ronan asked aloud, "Alright, who wants to go first?" He even stepped aside, revealing a capsule perfectly suited for someone to enter and fall asleep; this would be what gave them their virtual body, and everyone understood that.

When his question reached the students, some felt nervous, and a few even trembled, but suddenly, an aura opened a path. It was the young man with black hair and scarlet eyes. His aura exuded arrogance and confidence, with a touch of majesty about him, even if that seemed unusual to say. "I'll go first," he declared, his voice carrying both absolute confidence and a hint of arrogance.

"Remember, Lyle, there's no need to kill the opponent in your simulation. You can simply incapacitate them," Ronan reminded, mainly for Haku's sake, as Haku disliked killing. All the students respected this, even the proud Lyle, though he despised weakness.

Lyle approached the capsule, opened it, and lay down. The texture was soft and comfortable, though not quite comparable to his own bed, Lyle mused briefly before finding himself in a different setting. An open field surrounded by trees—it was clearly Konoha, yet he felt not the slightest bit of nerves. Until suddenly——

Lyle vanished from his position like lightning, just as a moderately-sized fireball struck where he had been, causing a small explosion, kicking up smoke, and slightly charring the ground.

"Professor, don't you think you're underestimating me?" Lyle muttered, a barely visible vein appearing on his forehead. That jutsu was too slow and weak! Even if it hit, it would probably cause nothing more than superficial burns. He looked toward the origin of the Fire Release jutsu and saw a boy with short, spiky black hair and eyes, wearing a long-sleeved blue uniform with metal guards on the backs of his hands, along with a blue jacket fastened with two buttons at the collar, decorated with an orange collar and other accents. He also wore a white belt, shinobi sandals, Konoha's standard forehead protector with a dark blue cloth, and orange-lensed goggles connected to ear protectors. This was none other than Obito Uchiha in his Genin days.

"I'm not underestimating you, Lyle, but here at the academy, we always start at the bottom and work our way up." Roan's calm but sensible voice echoed throughout the area, rustling the simulated leaves, making some fall gently to the ground.

Hearing this, Lyle simply moved his middle and index fingers as if to say "I pass" toward Obito. Instantly, the Uchiha's head detached from his shoulders, with blood gushing from the spot where his head had been. His body fell limply to the ground as his head rolled across the grass, staining it crimson. Almost immediately, Lyle spoke with disdain. "Send something stronger! Why not send the entire Team 7? Maybe then they'd entertain me." His voice was slightly authoritative, and his aura began to seep out, so malicious that even the aura of a Tailed Beast would seem peaceful and pure in comparison.

"Alright, alright. Well, you're a student of the kingdom, so it makes sense this would be easy for you." Roan's tone held a hint of pride for his students as he said this, but he quickly reminded his student, "But don't get too confident, as even a well-prepared Genin could still injure you." An eerie silence fell over the simulation for a few seconds before anything more was heard.

Lyle placed his hand over his face, his body trembling slightly as he began to laugh. "Huhuhuhuhahahah, AHAHAHAHAHAHAH!" His laughter echoed throughout the simulation—a genuine laugh, as if he'd just heard the best joke of his life. After a few seconds, he regained his composure and settled. "Good joke, Roan-sensei… just do it."

"In that case, they were already at the next stage." The blue-haired man laughed lightly as he watched everything unfold on the large three-dimensional holographic screen, displaying everything happening within the simulation alongside his students.

When this information reached Lyle's ears, he immediately leaned to the left, dodging a blade that sliced through the air, the raiton element visible on it. He looked calmly at his attacker.

The man wore a mask over the lower part of his face, had spiky silver hair, and dark-colored eyes. He wore a black shirt with white stripes down the middle of the sleeves. His arms were covered by black gloves with metal guards. Leather straps were wrapped around his back and chest, securing the White Light Chakra Blade in a small holder on his back. This was the genius of Konoha, Kakashi Hatake.

A playful smile appeared on Lyle's face as he swiftly kicked Kakashi in the stomach at a speed far surpassing the speed Kakashi had displayed. Kakashi was sent flying toward some trees but used his blade to stop himself from being carried further by the power of the kick. A shadow appeared above Kakashi's head, seemingly splitting him in half, but his body was immediately enveloped in a light smoke, revealing a log instead of Kakashi's split form. "Substitution jutsu? I see, when I kicked him," Lyle analyzed as he jumped, dodging several shurikens and kunais thrown in his direction. One of the three princes looked in the direction they came from and could clearly see a young girl with chin-length brown hair framing her face, with bright brown eyes. She also had two rectangular purple marks on each of her cheeks. She wore a long-sleeved black top, high-waisted light purple apron skirt with shorts underneath, and the typical Konoha forehead protector, along with sandals, thigh-high socks, and a backpack. This was Rin Nohara.

Lyle realized that these simulated people had no emotions; they were like machines acting in the best way to eliminate the target. He understood this quickly, as did the others watching. When his foot touched the ground, he moved to the right to dodge a fireball larger than the previous one. When he turned and saw that boy again, he noticed that his eyes were red with two black tomoe positioned like one was at the north and the other at the south.

Lyle closed his eyes and spread his chakra in a 20-meter radius, creating a sort of domain where he could detect anything that entered. He sensed Obito entering his area, and they began a taijutsu combat. However, Lyle had an overwhelming advantage, even with Obito's assistance from his sharingan's prediction. This continued until Lyle heard a crackling sound and sensed something moving at great speed in his direction. When it entered his area, he recognized Kakashi with a raiton jutsu, the Chidori. A malicious smile formed on the young man's lips, and as Kakashi got close enough, he quickly knocked down Obito, grabbed him by the ankle, and swung him towards Kakashi. Since this was done at the last moment, Kakashi had no time to change the direction of the Chidori, which was already incredibly difficult to redirect.

Kakashi's hand pierced Obito's chest, and blood flowed from his hand. Obito's blood dripped onto the ground, his heart impaled. Lyle watched as Kakashi's Chidori-laden hand tried to reach him. Smiling even more, Lyle released Obito, and as Kakashi's hand was about to reach him, Lyle grabbed the Konoha genius's wrist, breaking it and dispelling the Chidori as if it were child's play. The difference in power was as vast as the distance between heaven and earth.

Using only one hand and a single seal, Lyle acted at the exact moment when Rin jumped from behind Kakashi with a kunai aimed at his neck. When the kunai was 20 centimeters from touching him, Lyle released a jutsu.

"Earth Style: Rock Pillar Spear" — upon activation, multiple pointed rocks, their tips as sharp as spears, impaled the simulations of Kakashi and Rin before they could react. The spikes pierced Kakashi's head and arms, while Rin's stomach was impaled, her organs sliding down the stone "spear" along with her scarlet blood, like a small fountain. Lyle's training concluded, and he woke up in the capsule, stepping out to be quickly applauded by his classmates. He was indifferent to their praise and didn't particularly care about them.

He was only curious about one thing: how would Haku perform? After all, the others considered them "rivals," even though he only saw Haku as a classmate worthy of his respect, nothing more.

"Alright, who wants to go next?" asked the blue-haired sensei with a cheerful yet slightly concerned smile on his face. After all, he didn't want these kids to lose their innocence because of just one training... though he couldn't say much about it himself, as killing was one of the options in this simulator.

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Author's Notes: Who would you like to see as the protagonist's romantic partner? (I'll use this as an opportunity to practice my romance writing!)

Thanks to a comment, I considered Haku, but if you have other ideas, feel free to share them.

Also, be honest with me—do you prefer longer chapters or shorter ones?

One more thing: I was thinking of writing a One Piece fanfic with the same Template System theme. This time, the character could be a Marine with Varhram's Template from Shinza (or Enkidu's Model from Fate), or a transmigrator like Medaka Futa in DxD. (If you pick this one, I'll take the chance to practice writing R18 scenes.) What do you think?