Setting up the system

The next morning, after I was fed and cradled back to the warmth of my crib, I pretended to sleep. My tiny body was still exhausted, but my mind was sharp, buzzing with anticipation. As soon as I heard my parents leave the room, I took a deep breath and called out to the system in my mind.

*System.*

The response was immediate, a clear, almost soothing voice resonating within my thoughts.

[**Welcome to the Gamer System. Please choose from the menu to continue:**

- Basic System Information

- Status

- Inventory - *locked*

- Jutsus - *locked*

- Quests - *locked*

- Perks*]

My heart raced with excitement and a touch of disbelief. It was real. The Gamer System was real, and it was mine. I selected the first option, needing to understand exactly how this worked.

**<Basic System Information>**

[Welcome, dear host, to the Gamer System. The system offers several features to aid in your development:

- **Status**: Displays the current status of the host in terms of various parameters such as:

- **Strength (STR)**

- **Intelligence (INT)**

- **Wisdom (WIS)**

- **Chakra Control (CC)**

- **Dexterity (DEX)**

- **Speed (SPD)**

- The total chakra available to the host is calculated as follows:

*(2 x WIS + 3 x INT) x 10 x CC*

- The user is assigned a level based on experience gained. Initially, the user will start from LVL 0.

- Upon reaching level 10, the **Inventory** and **Jutsu** options will be unlocked.

- On each level up, the host will receive +2 status points, which can be assigned to any status parameter.

- **Rank Progression:**

- LVL 0-10: E rank

- LVL 11-15: D rank

- LVL 16-25: C rank

- LVL 26-40: B rank

- LVL 41-50: A rank

- LVL 51-70: U rank

- LVL 71-100: R rank

- LVL 101-170: SR rank

- LVL 170-200: SSR rank

- LVL 200+: SSSR rank

- **Perks**: Special characteristics granted to the host. Some are available initially with the system; new perks can be unlocked by increasing status parameters or completing quests.]

I felt a thrill rush through me. This was more detailed than I'd imagined. The rank system, the status points—I could use all of these to become stronger, far beyond what Sakura ever was in the anime. I needed to approach this strategically, focusing on the stats that would be most crucial in these early stages.

My thoughts were interrupted by a new message from the system:

[**Congratulations!** The host has completed the basic overview of the system and has unlocked the Quest panel.]

[**Quest Completed:** Access System

**Reward:** INT +1, WIS +1]

*<Status >*

[LVL: 0 (0/100)

INT: 1

WIS: 1

STR: 0

CC: 0

DEX: 0

SPD: 0]

I couldn't help but smile at the screen floating in my mind. It made sense that my stats were so low—after all, I was still a baby, barely able to move, let alone fight or strategize. But this was just the beginning. I had time—years, even—to build myself up, to train this body into something formidable.

I looked at my stats, already planning my next steps. INT and WIS were my only stats above zero, which was fitting considering my current state. I'd focus on boosting these two as much as possible while I was still too small to do anything else. When the time came that I could finally walk and train physically, I'd shift my attention to the other parameters.

For now, though, my goal was clear. I would use every advantage this system offered me, every opportunity to grow stronger. By the time the plot began, I'd be ready—ready to change everything.

But first… I yawned, the fatigue of my tiny body finally catching up to me. The screen faded from my mind as sleep began to pull me under, my last conscious thought one of determination.

*This time, things will be different.*

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