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Chapter 2: Awakening of the Villain
Asahi groaned as his body stirred. Slowly opening his eyes, he found himself lying on the cold bathroom floor, the water from the shower still running. The pain he had experienced earlier was gone, replaced by an unfamiliar sensation—a quiet, pulsating power coursing through his body.
Sitting up, he turned off the shower and looked into the bathroom mirror. His reflection stunned him. His eyes, once deep black, now had a mesmerizing appearance—swirling with purple
and faint golden flecks. The transformation wasn't just limited to his eyes. His body felt stronger, his muscles leaner, and his senses sharper. He clenched his fist, feeling an unfamiliar energy respond to his will.
"So, this is the Heavenly Demon Physique and the Eye of Origin," he muttered, his voice calm despite the enormous changes.
He closed his eyes and focused on the energy within him. The Eye of Origin allowed him to perceive the flow of space and time around him, while the Heavenly Demon Physique made his body a near-perfect vessel for this immense power. For now, he resolved to explore these powers discreetly. It wouldn't do to alert anyone in this world.
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Later that day, Asahi sat cross-legged in his room. The sun had set, and the world outside was quiet. He decided to delve deeper into the system.
"System, open the shop," he commanded.
[Ding, Opening System Shop...]
The shop menu appeared in his mind, filled with rows of items, techniques, weapons, and artifacts. He scanned the options, his brows furrowing as he saw the exorbitant prices. Most items were priced in the tens to millions of points, and the highest-ranked techniques were valued at tens of millions.
" The system gave me so many points," Asahi muttered. Then something caught his attention:
Immortal Devouring Art
Origin: Fated Villain—Gu Changge's Legacy
Initial Cost: 1,000,000 Points
Discounted Price: 100,000 Points
His eyes widened slightly. The description of the technique was simple yet profound: it allowed the user to devour the cultivation, life force, and soul essence of others, converting them into pure power for their own growth. It also provided an unbreakable foundation for immortality along with various other side techniques and powers.
"Gu Changge's legacy?" Asahi smiled faintly, a glint of intrest flashed in his newly transformed eyes.
Without hesitation, he purchased the technique.
[Ding, Immortal Devouring Art purchased for 100,000 Villain Points. Downloading technique...]
A torrent of information flooded his mind. It was painful but manageable, thanks to the Heavenly Demon Physique. The knowledge of the technique ingrained itself in his memory, and he instinctively knew how to use it.
"With this, playing around with those protagonists will be much easier," Asahi muttered, his voice low.
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The next morning, Asahi leaned back on his bed, contemplating his future. He understood the world he was in—a world of ninjas, chakras, and conflicts. While the system had presented him with great power, he knew he couldn't act recklessly. There were powerful forces in this world and beyond that would hunt him down if he exposed himself too soon.
He considered his options.
Option one: Stay anonymous. Hide his strength and grow silently in the shadows, using his power only when absolutely necessary. It was a safe route, but it lacked excitement.
Option two: Play both roles. Present himself as a righteous hero, earning the trust of the world while working behind the scenes to achieve his villainous goals. This dual identity would allow him to manipulate events to his advantage.
Option three: Complete indifference. Use his powers solely for his benefit, ignoring the conflicts of this world unless they directly affected him. This path offered freedom but could also isolate him.
After careful thought, Asahi smirked.
"Why not take the second path? A hero in the light, a villain in the shadows. The perfect balance." He stood up, gazing out the window at the bustling village. "Besides I already lived a boring life once why not make this one more exciting."
With a clear plan in mind and powerful techniques at his disposal, Asahi prepared to make his mark on the ninja world. His journey as the Supreme Villain had just begun.