Chapter 3 - Cap 03

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Note: Who would you like to be in the Harem?

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At the top of the Hokage Tower, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was in his office, carefully observing a scroll spread out in front of him. In it were recent records from the Academy, along with reports from several ANBU patrols. However, what really caught his attention was a name written in fresh ink: Tobirama.

"A boy with the name of the Second Hokage and an appearance that bears a disturbing resemblance…" Hiruzen thought as he exhaled smoke from his pipe. "Coincidence? Hardly

He had been keeping an eye on Tobirama since the moment he had set foot in the village. Although he was officially registered as an orphan, with no known clan, his presence raised too many questions. His chakra was not particularly strong, but it had a familiar quality, something reminiscent of the ancient Senju clan.

Hiruzen narrowed his eyes as he looked out the window, directing his gaze towards the forests surrounding the village.

What do you think? he asked, not needing to look back.

From the shadows, two ANBU figures materialized. One wore a snake mask, the other a badger.

Hokage-sama, young Tobirama has been training in a nearby clearing. It seems that he is developing an elemental affinity with water, although his control is basic, he informed.

The Snake Mask Anbu

Curious... that fits with the second's abilities. Hiruzen tapped his fingers on the table, thoughtfully.

The badger-masked ANBU stepped forward.

Additionally, he was seen interacting with Might Guy. Although the meeting seemed casual, the boy showed a surprising interest in improving his physical skills.

And their movements? Hiruzen asked, staring at the badger.

Clumsy, but with potential. He does not appear to have received formal training before arriving in Konoha. Badger

Hiruzen leaned back in his chair, pondering the situation.

We cannot ignore that its appearance coincides with the growing interest of other villages in the legacies of the founding clans. Whether he is a descendant of the Senju clan... or something else, we cannot allow him to fall into the wrong hands.

The Hokage raised his pipe again, taking a deep drag before exhaling slowly.

Have you found any record of its origin?

Nothing conclusive, Hokage-sama. His file does not mention parents or connections with recognized clans. Even their entry into the village seems to have been… fortuitous, said the snake, lowering its head slightly.

Hiruzen frowned.

Too convenient. No one enters this village without a purpose.

Suddenly, the old Hokage closed his eyes, concentrating. A faint haze of chakra enveloped his mind as he connected with the sensory system that monitored Konoha. In the forest, a specific clearing caught his attention

There was Tobirama, his silver hair gleaming in the sunlight as he manipulated water clumsily. At his side, a more notable presence: Might Guy, always loud, guiding the young man with his overflowing enthusiasm.

Hiruzen: Even now, under my watch, he continues to act as if he doesn't know what he really is... or what he could be.

Do you wish us to intensify surveillance, Hokage-sama? asked the badger.

Hiruzen nodded slowly.

Keep your distance. I don't want the child to feel harassed, but record every movement he makes. If he develops abilities that confirm my suspicions, we must act immediately.

The ANBU nodded and disappeared in a flash, leaving the Hokage alone with his thoughts.

Hiruzen directed his gaze towards one of the walls of his office, where portraits of the previous Hokage hung. His gaze stopped at the image of Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, whose shadow seemed to lengthen over this strange boy.

Hiruzen: Sensei… If he truly carries the legacy of the Senju clan, this child might be more important than you imagine. But if it is a danger to Konoha...

His words faded into the silence of the room.

Meanwhile, in the forest, Tobirama continued his training, oblivious to the eyes watching him from the shadows. Aya, inside her mind, soon noticed something strange..

[POV Tobirama]

Aya: Tobirama-sama, be careful. I feel chakra fluctuations nearby.

What do you mean? I asked, stopping mid-attempt to steady the water whip.

Aya: You are not alone. Someone is watching you.

I looked around, but I didn't see anyone. Still, I couldn't help but feel a slight tightness in the air, as if something invisible was watching me.

Do you think he is the Hokage? I asked

Aya: I don't know for sure, but I wouldn't rule out that possibility. Stay alert, Tobirama-sama. If they suspect you, this could get complicated very quickly.

I sighed, dropping the water whip to the ground as I walked home. The feeling of surveillance did not leave me, and although I tried to concentrate, I knew that my life in Konoha would be much more difficult than I had imagined.

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The morning in Konoha was cool and calm. The sun was just peeking over the mountains, bathing the village in a warm light. He walked towards the Academy, trying to ignore the feeling of surveillance he had felt the day before. I couldn't help but think that, in every corner, the eyes of the Hokage or the ANBU were still on me. Aya had been unusually quiet, as if she was also evaluating every step.

As I crossed one of the busier trails, I noticed a small figure walking ahead of me. Her dark blue hair shone in the sunlight, and her movements were shy, almost as if she wanted to avoid being noticed. I recognized her immediately: Hinata Hyuga.

The future heiress of the Hyuga clan seemed to be deep in thought, looking at the ground as she slowly walked forward.

It's now or never, Tobirama-sama. Aya said suddenly, with an amused tone.

Now or never for what? Confused I asked

Aya: To activate Harem mode, of course. Remember, connecting with other key characters can open up new possibilities for you. Besides, you can't pass up the opportunity to talk to a girl like Hinata-chan.

I rolled my eyes, ignoring the sarcasm in his voice. But, after a moment of hesitation, I quickened my pace until I was standing next to him.

Good morning, Hinata-san. I said calmly, trying not to sound intimidating.

She stopped abruptly, turning to me with a surprised expression. Her pearly eyes, so characteristic of the Hyuga clan, met mine for a brief moment before she lowered her gaze, a light blush staining her cheeks.

Hinata: G-Good morning...he responded in a barely audible murmur.

Are you going to the Academy? I asked, trying to start a simple conversation.

Hinata: Y-Yes... he murmured, nervously fiddling with his fingers.

The silence that followed was awkward, but not for lack of interest. Hinata seemed to be struggling with herself to speak, and that made me feel a strange desire to make her more comfortable.

It's a good day for a walk, don't you think? I tried again, this time with a smile.

She nodded quickly, although she still avoided looking directly at me.

Aya intervened in my mind with a mocking tone:

Tobirama-sama, you have to be more direct. You're not going to gain their trust by talking about the weather.

I don't need relationship advice from a system, thank you. I murmur softly

I decided to change strategy.

Hinata-san, I've noticed that you're quite skilled in class, especially with your chakra control. It's impressive.

She looked up slightly, surprised by my comment.

Hinata: D-Do you really think that?

Of course. It is evident that you have a lot of potential. I am sure that one day you will be a great kunoichi.

Hinata blushed even more, but this time, a small smile appeared on her lips.

Hinata: Thank you… Tobirama-kun.

"Progress," I thought, satisfied.

Aya, however, decided to interrupt my moment of victory:

Aya: Tobirama-sama, look at the upper corner of your vision.

A small panel appeared, displaying new information:

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Relationship: Hinata Hyuga

Affection: 10/100

Emotions: Nervousness, Curiosity

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What is this? I asked mentally.

Aya: A function of Harem mode. Now you can monitor the emotions and affection level of key people. It seems like you've sparked some curiosity in Hinata-chan.

That's...useful, I guess.

Aya: Oh, it's more than useful, Tobirama-sama. It is essential.

I shook my head to return to the present.

Well, if you want, we can walk to the Academy together, Hinata-san.

She hesitated for a moment before nodding sheepishly.

Hinata: Y-Yes, I would like that.

We walked in silence for a few minutes, but it wasn't an awkward silence. I could feel Hinata starting to relax a little next to me, and that was enough for now. Aya continued to watch silently, although she could feel her satisfaction at what had just happened.

When we arrived at the Academy we received several looks but I decided to ignore them.

Aya: Good job, Tobirama-sama. This day promises to be interesting.

I smiled to myself, feeling that, for the first time since I came into this world, something was going according to plan.

As I approached the entrance of the Academy, accompanied by Hinata's timid silence, a growing noise began to reach my ears. A crowd of students was gathered near the doors, and in the center of the commotion I recognized two prominent figures: Ino Yamanaka and Sakura Haruno.

Sasuke-kun promised me that he would train with me after class! Ino shouted, with her characteristic determined and haughty tone.

That's not true, Ino-pig! Sasuke-kun clearly prefers spending time with me! Sakura responded, with her fists clenched and a defiant look on her face.

Between them, Sasuke Uchiha stood stoic, with his arms crossed and his gaze fixed forward, as if all of this had absolutely nothing to do with him. It was evident that he was used to these disputes.

What a scene... I murmured, stopping next to Hinata to observe what was happening.

Hinata looked down, uncomfortable with the situation.

T-This happens very often…he murmured in a low voice.

Aya, of course, took the opportunity to comment:

Tobirama-sama, it seems that you are about to witness a pitched battle for the "grand prize".

Don't get me into this. I mentally responded.

However, just at that moment, Ino seemed to notice my presence. His gaze shifted from Sakura to me, and his expression changed from fury to curiosity in an instant.

Ino: Oh, look who's here. Tobirama-kun, what do you think? He asked, crossing his arms with a sly smile.

Sakura turned to me as well, frowning.

What does he have to do with this? .he snapped.

Before I could even respond, Aya decided to intervene in my mind.

Warning: "Harem mode" activated. Intense emotions detected. Good luck, Tobirama-sama!

A small window appeared in my vision:

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Relationship: Ino Yamanaka

Affection: 15/100

Emotions: Interest, Competitiveness

Relationship: Sakura Haruno

Affection: 5/100

Emotions: Irritation, Curiosity

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I sighed internally. This was going to get complicated fast.

I don't think it's my place to comment on this. I responded calmly, trying to remain neutral.

Of course you can comment! Ino said, taking a step towards me with a confident smile.

After all, Tobirama-kun seems much more interesting than someone who doesn't say a word, right, Sakura-chan?

That has nothing to do with it! Sakura protested, now looking at me suspiciously.

Sasuke finally let out a soft sigh, as if he was losing his patience.

Are they going to enter or are they going to continue wasting time? He said in his usual tone, cold and indifferent, before walking towards the building without even looking back.

Both girls looked at him in surprise before darting after him, completely forgetting about my presence.

Sasuke-kun, wait, we have to solve this! Sakura yelled.

Don't leave me behind, Sasuke-kun! Ino added, following her rival closely.

When the crowd dispersed, Hinata and I exchanged a look.

"That was…chaotic," I finally commented.

Hinata nodded sheepishly.

I-It always happens... Ino-san and Sakura-san are very passionate when it comes to Sasuke-san.

Aya, of course, did not miss the opportunity to add something:

Perhaps you should consider joining the "battlefield", Tobirama-sama. You could steal all their attention.

I don't think so, I answered quietly, as we began to walk towards the living room.

Although I didn't want to admit it, this interaction got me thinking. The dynamics between the students were more complex than I had imagined, and with my presence in the village, it seemed that I would soon find myself involved in situations like this more frequently than I would like.

Aya interrupted my thoughts once again, with a mocking tone:

Remember, Tobirama-sama, the more involved you are, the more options you will have. And Harem mode seems to be working better than expected.

I rolled my eyes, ignoring her. The time had come to focus on my true goals, although something told me that this would be an equally chaotic day in the classroom.

When Hinata and I finally entered the classroom, the atmosphere was still charged with the tension that Ino and Sakura had left after their dispute. Sasuke was already sitting in his usual corner, with his arms crossed and staring out the window, completely ignoring the attention of his companions. Ino and Sakura, for their part, were sitting at nearby tables, shooting each other withering glances as they tried to earn a place closer to the "Prince of the Uchiha."

"This world is definitely more complicated than I expected," I thought as I walked towards an empty seat.

Hinata, who seemed nervous about all the attention around her, slipped to her usual spot, somewhat away from the main bustle. I decided to sit near her, thinking it would be quieter.

Can I sit here, Hinata-san? I asked, pointing to the spot next to his.

She nodded quickly, with a slight blush on her cheeks:

Y-Yes, of course, Tobirama-kun.

As I settled in, Aya appeared in my mind with her characteristically mocking tone:

Well done, Tobirama-sama. You are building your network of relationships little by little. Now what's next? Dominate the classroom or impress the sensei?

I ignored his comment as I took out my materials. At that moment, Iruka-sensei entered the classroom, drawing everyone's attention.

Okay, everyone to your places! Let's start class.

The lesson began without incident, although I couldn't help but notice that from time to time some classmates, including Sasuke, Ino, and Sakura, cast curious glances my way. They were probably still processing my appearance and the fact of my background, I didn't belong to any recognized clan.

Aya, as always, did not miss the moment to comment:

Tobirama-sama, the other students are already intrigued by you. With a little effort, you could become the center of attention

I'm not here to be popular, Aya. I am here to survive and grow.

However, the opportunity to stand out came sooner than expected.

"Alright, guys," Iruka-sensei announced, interrupting the theoretical lesson. Today we will have a hands-on training in the backyard. Let's practice the fundamentals of hand-to-hand combat.

The classroom was filled with excited murmurs as everyone began to get up.

This could be interesting. I commented to myself, feeling a slight excitement to test my skills.

Aya quickly intervened:

This is your chance, Tobirama-sama. If you show your skills, you will not only gain respect, but you will also be able to measure your current capabilities.

When we went out to the courtyard, Iruka-sensei divided the students into pairs for combat. To my surprise, my assigned opponent was Might Guy, who had come as an assistant to supervise the practical training, something that made me suspicious.

Oh! It's my young student Tobirama! Guy-sensei exclaimed, with his characteristic overflowing energy. This is a great opportunity to measure your spirit and strength!

"Great... This will be exhausting," I thought as I adopted a basic combat stance.

The rest of the students gathered around to watch, most of them surprised by my opponent. Sasuke seemed somewhat interested, while Ino and Sakura barely looked away.

Get ready, Tobirama-kun! Guy shouted before lunging towards me with impressive speed.

I had to react quickly, using the basic techniques I had been practicing with Aya. Although my movements were clumsy, I managed to dodge some of his attacks and launch decent counterattacks.

Aya, meanwhile, guided me mentally:

Tobirama-sama, focus on their patterns. You don't have to beat him, just impress him.

The fight lasted longer than expected, and although Guy was clearly holding back his strength, I managed to stay on my feet long enough for Iruka to intervene.

Well done, Tobirama-kun! Guy said with a bright smile, giving me a slap on the back that almost knocked me over. You have great potential!

The rest of the students looked at me with some surprise, even Sasuke.

Sasuke: Not bad for someone new. he murmured, though his tone seemed more like a challenge than a compliment.

As the day continued, I couldn't help but notice that I had started to attract attention, not only from my classmates, but from the teachers as well. However, he was also aware that this would only increase the vigilance of the Hokage and his ANBU.

Aya, as always, had the last word:

Tobirama-sama, one step at a time. You've made your mark today, but this is just the beginning. Your real journey is just beginning.

And as I walked home after class, I couldn't help but feel like the pieces were starting to fit together, even though I still didn't know exactly how I would fit into this world.

Tobe continue....

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Name: Tobirama

Age: 12 years

Clan: Senju

Appearance: Inspired by Tobirama Senju

Current Rank: Academy Student

Bloodline: Senju (Advanced regeneration, affinity with the Wood Element and the Nature Chakra)

Statistics:

•Strength: 15

•Agility: 14

•Stamina: 18

•Chakra: 22/22

•Chakra Control: 20

•Intelligence: 17

•Charisma: 16

Active Skills:

Senju Regeneration (Passive): Recovers minor wounds quickly.

Chakra Affinity (Wood): Level 1 (You can sense and manipulate nature chakra more easily).

Special System Abilities:

Harem Mode: Active (Allows you to see emotions and levels of romantic interest).

Base Skills:

Elemental Affinity: Water (Basic)

Sensory Perception (Basic)

Chakra Mastery (Basic)

Available Points: 00