Chapter 3: Organizing Memories
Uchiha Akihiro stood on the bustling streets of Konoha Village, feeling the memories within his body gradually merge. The fog in his mind began to clear.
Akihiro slowly realized his current identity and the era he found himself in.
In his previous life, Akihiro had been an ordinary man from the modern world, participating in an unprecedented consciousness upload experiment.
However, during the experiment, an accident occurred, and Akihiro's consciousness was transmitted to the world of Naruto.
Now, Akihiro not only retained the memories of his modern life but also gained the identity and memories of Uchiha Akihiro, the original owner of this body.
Through these fused memories, Akihiro learned that the current era was about a decade after the end of the First Shinobi World War.
Konoha Village was in a period of recovery and growth. Although the village appeared peaceful on the surface, hidden tensions were brewing, with various factions secretly maneuvering for power.
Now Uchiha Akihiro, at just six years old, had already displayed extraordinary talent in the Konoha Ninja Academy.
The year was Konoha 31—a time of significant change, only six years before the Second Shinobi World War.
Akihiro's father had been a jonin of the Uchiha clan, while his mother was a jonin from the Senju clan.
Following the death of Tobirama Senju, the Senju clan gradually integrated into the village, and Akihiro's parents had married as part of a rare reconciliation between the Uchiha and Senju clans.
Unfortunately, both of Akihiro's parents had died in the line of duty during missions and conflicts, leaving the young Akihiro to navigate a hostile and challenging world on his own.
Despite his age, Akihiro was acutely aware of the responsibilities and challenges he bore.
Every day, Uchiha Akihiro attended classes at the Ninja Academy. Though still a child, his ninja talents already stood out.
As the offspring of the Uchiha and Senju clans, Akihiro possessed a far greater amount of chakra than most ninjas, making him a prodigy among his peers and earning him admiration from his instructors.
In addition to his massive chakra reserves, Akihiro exhibited remarkable control and agility, further solidifying his status as a genius.
Having been a fan of Naruto in his previous life, Akihiro was deeply familiar with this world's secrets and legends.
Now, as a part of this world and armed with the powerful bloodlines of both the Senju and Uchiha clans, Akihiro felt both excited and apprehensive.
Memories of the legendary Rinnegan, known as the "Eyes of the Gods," lingered in his mind—a dojutsu said to be the pinnacle of chakra control, capable of manipulating life, death, time, and space.
However, Akihiro's knowledge of the Naruto world also brought a sense of dread. This was no peaceful world but a place fraught with constant danger and death.
He was keenly aware of the tragedies that awaited: the looming Second and Third Shinobi World Wars, the Nine-Tails' attack on Konoha, the Uchiha clan massacre, Pain's catastrophic Shinra Tensei, and the Fourth Shinobi World War that escalated to a battle of Six Paths-level beings.
And beyond that, the terrifying Otsutsuki clan introduced in Boruto—alien beings of godlike power, each capable of obliterating Konoha with ease.
"Ordinary ninjas without strength are nothing but cannon fodder…" Akihiro sighed inwardly.
He realized that his name, Uchiha Akihiro, was never mentioned in the original story. Likely, he was just a minor character who perished during the wars.
As a transmigrator, wasn't he supposed to have a system or some kind of cheat ability? A transmigration without a golden finger—what was even the point?
"Don't tell me I really don't have any cheats?" Akihiro muttered to himself.
Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes and tried to focus, searching within his consciousness for any hidden clues.
At that moment, a flash of light appeared in his mind, followed by an unfamiliar electronic voice:
"Ding! Host's consciousness detected. System initializing…"
Akihiro's heart skipped a beat. He opened his eyes and looked around, but everything seemed normal. Then, the voice spoke again:
"Destiny System activated."
Akihiro's heartbeat quickened. He knew this wasn't an illusion; the system was real.
He eagerly asked in his mind, "System, what can you do for me?"
"The Destiny System allows the host to gain recognition, alter the fate of the ninja world, and enhance personal power. The host can complete missions, gain others' approval, and influence major events to earn Destiny Points, which can be used to strengthen abilities. The system also provides a status panel to help the host understand and improve their capabilities."
"As someone who has traversed dimensions, becoming the chosen bearer of destiny is only natural."
A virtual panel appeared before Akihiro.
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[Character: Uchiha Akihiro]
[Identity: Ninja Academy Student]
[Bloodline: Senju Clan, Uchiha Clan]
[Kekkei Genkai: Partial Sage Body (20%), Sharingan (Inactive, 60% potential)]
[Chakra: 1000 units (Equivalent to one childhood Kakashi, i.e., 1 'Kakashi unit')]
[Special Abilities: None]
[Jutsu: Clone Technique, Body Flicker, Uchiha-style Taijutsu, Uchiha-style Shuriken Technique]
[Destiny Points: 0]
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"What the heck is a 'Kakashi unit'? Kakashi's chakra is now a measurement standard?" Akihiro thought in exasperation.
Still, 1 unit of chakra should put him near the level of a Chunin. The Senju clan's Sage Body was truly formidable—complete Sage Body users like Hashirama Senju had "chakra tons" capable of rivaling tailed beasts.
Akihiro noticed the system had a redemption feature, though most advanced functions were locked.
"Since this is the host's first activation, the system provides a beginner's gift: (1) A one-time discount of 90% for the first redemption, and (2) One lottery spin."
Akihiro's eyes lit up, realizing this was a golden opportunity to improve himself.
Carefully, he browsed the system's redemption list.
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Redeemable Items:
Chakra Potion: Speeds up chakra recovery. Price: 50 Destiny Points (Beginner price: 5 points).
Advanced Jutsu Scroll: Unlocks advanced techniques. Price: 200 Destiny Points (Beginner price: 20 points).
Special Armor: Enhances defense. Price: 100 Destiny Points (Beginner price: 10 points).
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As he browsed, two particularly tempting options caught his eye:
Sharingan (Single Tomoe): The Uchiha clan's dojutsu. Price: 1000 Destiny Points (Beginner price: 100 points).
Wood Release: A Kekkei Genkai combining water and earth chakra. Price: 10,000 Destiny Points (Beginner price: 1,000 points).
Akihiro's heart raced. Both abilities were immensely powerful, but their prices far exceeded his expectations.
He asked the system, "Why don't these have the 90% discount?"
"Reminder: If the host already has the prerequisite conditions for an ability, the cost is significantly reduced."
Akihiro realized his dual bloodlines drastically lowered the price for these abilities.
"Got it," Akihiro thought, relieved. "My bloodline saved me a fortune."
After weighing his options, Akihiro decided to save up for Wood Release.
Although activating the Sharingan would immediately boost his combat power, he knew it was only a matter of time before he awakened it naturally.
Wood Release, on the other hand, was an exceedingly rare and versatile ability that could greatly enhance his long-term strength.
With his goals set, Akihiro prepared to navigate the perilous world of Naruto.
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