I feel consciousness slowly returning to my body along with a small amount of pain. My eyes slowly open, and with a few blinks, I begin absorbing everything that had just happened to me. I bring one of my hands to my face to move some strands of hair that were in the way and realize I have a small pale hand.
Surprised, I quickly get up, causing a slight dizziness that makes me seek some support so I don't fall. Overcoming some of the surprise, I look around and see that I'm under a tree, at the edge of a forest.
Gradually calming my breath, I start to look around more. Large grassy fields make up most of my view. Of course, with the forest beside me and a lake nearby.
When I start walking toward the lake, the classic blue screen appears in front of me.
[System initializing... please wait, host.]
[0% ... 20% ... 60% ... 100%]
[Jujutsu Kaisen system installed. Welcome, host.]
Jujutsu Kaisen? Wow. Fortunately, it's another anime I recognize, so I feel more at ease. In a way, the powers from Jujutsu can align well with life in Danmachi.
"Thank you, system. Could you show me all of your functions, please?"
[Of course, host. The Jujutsu Kaisen system, gifted by the greater goddess Andrômeda, greater god Centaurus, and greater god Abell, has the following functions: Status, Inventory, Missions, Gacha, and Shop.]
[Status: Shows the host's information. Since the goddess won't be able to update your falna, your stats will be updated by the system. So, stat points earned by the system and experience gained from killing dungeon monsters will complement each other.]
[Inventory: A 5x5m² space where the user can store whatever they want, excluding living beings. The inventory space can be upgraded by purchasing improvements in the shop.]
[Missions: From time to time, missions may be generated by the system that will grant certain rewards. The mission generation pattern is mostly influenced by current events. That means battles, studies, socializing with certain people, etc.]
[Gacha: The classic gacha where, using system points, you can win items from the Jujutsu Kaisen universe. Gacha chests are divided into 5 tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. The higher the tier, the higher the price.]
[Shop: A shop that has a wide range of items for sale, from everyday items, food, weapons, objects, etc.]
[NOTE: Magic stones left after killing monsters can be exchanged for system coins. The higher the quality of the stones, the higher the amount of system coins.]
The classic gacha system, huh? Well, the inventory space is perfect for my current situation. Fortunately, the system explained the mission generation formula, so I won't be completely lost in earning shop coins without relying 100% on getting them from magic stones.
"Status."
[Ding! Status opened!]
[Name: Cassiopéia Von Einzbern]
[Age: 10]
[CM (Cursed Mana): 200]
[Strength: 5 ] [ Dexterity: 7 ] [ Agility: 10 ] [ Resistance: 7 ] [ Intelligence: 100 ] [ Charm: 50 ] [ Luck: 20 ] [ Remaining Points: 0]
[Templates used (0/1) ] [ Techniques learned: 0 ] [ System Points: 0]
I bring one of my hands to my chin while analyzing my stats. It seems I've reincarnated into a child's body. This is good in a way. I can build a strong body from an early age. As they say, children have greater ease in learning and evolving. My stats align with my current body, and fortunately, my intelligence—since I kept my memories and personality—has been maintained. My charm is reasonable, but it's probably more from cuteness than true beauty. And last but not least, a really important stat for systems with a gacha form, luck. It seems my luck is decent, though not too high. I plan to invest in it later.
Techniques and coins, obviously, I have none, but it was the "templates" tab that surprised me. So, besides acquiring cursed techniques, I can also get full character templates. That's awesome.
[Ding! The user has an initial package. Would you like to open it?]
Wow. This is exactly what I wanted!
"Yes."
[Ding! Package opened.]
[Random character template. - Sent by greater goddess Cassiopeia.]
[Random cursed weapon. - Sent by medium god Cyrgnus.]
[20x dried meat] [1x water canteen] [50 valis]
[10 status points] [50 shop points]
Yes! Great starting gifts. And wow? Greater goddess Cassiopeia and medium god Cyrgnus? Thank you, my gods. This will give me great initial stability.
"Please, system. Put all my status points into luck. Then, open the random character template and random cursed weapon, please."
[Ding! Understood, host.]
[Toji Fushiguro template acquired.]
[Playful Cloud acquired.]
I'm stunned to see what I just got. Leveling up my luck was really the best choice! Not only did I get Toji's template, but also my favorite weapon.
"System, please equip the Toji template."
[Ding! Understood, host. Toji Fushiguro template equipped.]
As soon as I hear the system's voice, a sense of euphoria floods my body. A pain starts to assault me as I feel my bloodstream begin to heat up, as if lava were running through my veins instead of blood. My body falls to the grass while my breathing accelerates.
I go through all these sensations, and to make things worse, several memories of Toji start spreading through my mind. Fortunately, the memories were just combat experiences and techniques, nothing personal.
Finally, after what seemed like hours, the pain finally passes.
[Toji Fushiguro template complete. Absorption rate: 5%. Please improve your performance so the absorption rate increases, host.]
I close my eyes for a moment to calm down and slowly get up again. Only 5% for all that pain? Haa... Toji is really strong. Well, I won't complain, I've got a good foundation of strength and combat knowledge from him. And with Playful Cloud, my start will have a solid structure.
Finally, I decide to refresh myself a bit and walk to the lake, which was the first thing I was going to do before. When I arrive, I look at my reflection in the water and see a skinny little girl with long, slightly wavy platinum hair that matches my eyelashes and blue eyes. I was wearing a white T-shirt, light blue shorts, light blue and white striped socks, and brown shoes. I really am quite cute. It's even funny to think of a little girl fighting like Toji.
I let out a few giggles and then bend down to take a sip of water and cool off.
Well, first things first, I need to start traveling to Orario. Fortunately, I have the starting money to help me there and a good combat base that I'll begin training on the way to get used to it.
While I sit, I open the inventory and take out some dried meat to eat. It's not the best, but for now, it will do. Chewing, I start to fiddle a bit with the system and explore the shop. For now, I could afford a bronze gacha spin, but I think it's unnecessary. I want to buy some useful items for my trip to Orario.
Hmm... I locate a small tent, a flint for fire, a pot, and a map. Fortunately, I don't need to carry all of this because I have an inventory, but I'll carry small things in a backpack so I don't look suspicious. After all, what kind of person would travel without luggage?
Next, I need to come up with a backstory for myself. I think the basic story that I was born in a distant place, learned to fight from a strong warrior, and decided to go to Orario to adventure should work. After all, it's not a complete lie, nor a complete truth, so the gods won't figure me out.
Well, well. Taking the map, I start walking toward Orario. By my calculations, I should arrive in just one day. Let the adventure begin.