Naruto noticed the prompts from the system and felt a sense of calm wash over him.
Having just completed the first exam and receiving a B-level evaluation, he realized the road to an S-level rating might not be as challenging as he initially feared. With numerous simulation opportunities available, Naruto decided it was time to focus on addressing his weaknesses.
After a detailed assessment, Naruto identified the following key areas for improvement:
1. Intelligence Gathering Skills – His current abilities in this field were underwhelming.
2. Strength as a Ninja – Although proficient in sealing techniques and combat, his overall capabilities required enhancement.
Based on these observations, Naruto set two main objectives:
Acquiring techniques to strengthen his body and improve combat effectiveness.
Developing a more powerful Kurama.
Naruto leaned towards prioritizing his physical combat skills. While fostering a stronger bond with Kurama was appealing, he believed true security lay in relying on his own strength. Relationships, no matter how strong, could never replace personal power. Trust between allies could falter, but self-reliance was unwavering.
Determined, Naruto began his pre-simulation rituals: eating, bathing, burning incense, and washing his hands five times. He finally started the simulation at a time he deemed auspicious.
"System, start simulation!"
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Simulation Initiation
[Ding~ Host consumes the simulation opportunity and starts creating the character.]
The system began extracting character surnames:
[Extracting surnames: Shanshan, Shanxia, Yamanaka, Shanli, Shanwai, Shanquan, Shanuchi...]
Naruto interrupted impatiently, "Fire!"
[Extracted surname: Uzumaki.]
Naruto smirked. "No need to fire again. Uzumaki is good."
Next, the system extracted talents:
[Character talent extraction completed: Heiji, Xiao Li, Uzumaki Menma.]
Naruto's interest was piqued. "Uzumaki Menma? The one with the flashy, villainous vibe? Sounds promising. I'll take Menma!"
The Uzumaki bloodline paired with Menma's talent created a formidable foundation. But as Naruto reviewed the simulation's setup, something seemed strange—every attribute seemed to reflect Uzumaki Menma.
Selected Attributes:
Surname: Uzumaki
Talent: Uzumaki Menma
Health: Uzumaki Menma
IQ: Uzumaki
Character: Uzumaki Menma
Relationships: Uzumaki Naruto (childhood connection)
Appearance: Uzumaki Menma
Hobbies: Uzumaki Menma
Specialties: Uzumaki Menma
System Evaluation:
"You are of the Uzumaki clan, blessed with vast chakra reserves and exceptional talent. Your health is robust, and your IQ is slightly below the Nara clan's standards. However, you possess a bad personality, are disliked by others, and look like a villain. You enjoy accumulating power and are skilled in planning."
Naruto chose to simulate the Nine-Tails Rebellion timeline, envisioning himself as a Jinchūriki. While being a Jinchūriki was a tough fate, it offered immense strength, and Naruto would ultimately reap the rewards.
For the location, he naturally selected Konoha, the epicenter of opportunities in the ninja world.
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Simulation Progression
[Simulation begins!]
[You are born in Konoha as the son of Uzumaki Kushina and Namikaze Minato. However, your birth coincides with the Nine-Tails attack on the village.]
Naruto's excitement grew. "This is a godsend! Parents like Kushina and Minato? The Nine-Tails Rebellion? A guaranteed Jinchūriki identity!"
[The rebellion ends. Your parents sacrifice themselves, and you inherit the Nine-Tails. You are taken in by Sarutobi Hiruzen and placed with a foster family. However, rumors about you being a demon fox spread, making life difficult.]
[By the age of three, you've had seventeen different guardians and are eventually sent to an orphanage.]
[At four, you become aware of the villagers' hatred, and seeds of resentment take root in your heart.]
One day, you witness a group of kids bullying a girl with pale eyes. Faced with a choice, you decide to intervene.
Naruto clenched his fists. "They're bullying Hinata? No way I'd stand by and watch—even in a simulation!"
[You defend Hyūga Hinata but are severely beaten. The Hyūga clan arrives and, mistaking your intentions, beats you again.]
[This experience leaves you disillusioned. You resolve never to act out of kindness again.]
Sarutobi Hiruzen notices your growing bitterness and consults Shimura Danzo.
[At five, a stranger with eerie red eyes visits you late at night.]
Naruto deduced the figure's identity. "Mangekyō Sharingan? This must be Shisui. He's probably here to use Kotoamatsukami on me."
The man asks if you hate the villagers. Naruto weighed his response carefully. "If I admit to hating them, I'll be manipulated. Better to play the part of a saint."
[You respond that the villagers might be misled but insist you still love them.]
[Moved by your words, Uchiha Shisui hesitates and reports to Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo. Danzo demands Shisui use Kotoamatsukami on you, but Hiruzen intervenes due to your lineage. You narrowly avoid being controlled, but your hidden resentment deepens.]
At six, you enter Konoha's ninja academy. Seeing classmates with doting parents fuels your hatred. You study ninja techniques and face an important exam.
Naruto muttered, "I can't stand out too much; that'll attract Danzo's attention. I'll aim for mediocrity."
[You deliberately score in the middle range.]
[At ten, you lose to Uchiha Sasuke in a sparring match. Nara Shikamaru senses you're holding back and confronts you after class.]
Naruto groaned. "Shikamaru's too sharp for his own good. How do I throw him off?"
[You warn Shikamaru that prying into your secrets will only lead to trouble. Satisfied, he backs off.]
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