What Are These Blue Boxes?!

A massive neoclassical mansion stood alone on a large plot of land. A city could be seen in the distance, dozens of miles away.

At a distance, the mansion looked as if a meteor had struck it before exploding into flames.

The right side of the mansion was completely engulfed in bright orange flames, the once white exterior turning black from ash. The lawn and garden near it had suffered a similar fate, the once green and pristine grass a charcoal black, the drifting embers the only sign that something had once stood there.

Areas near the immediate path of the Kage-level jutsu that were not already ash were enveloped in searing hot flames.

If one were to trace the flames to the source, they would find a small child, no older than 5, standing on the second floor, seemingly staring into space. The luxurious room behind him juxtaposed the void where the rest of his room once stood.

A child standing amidst hellish flames roaring around him was quite the sight. His silky, yet spiky black hair had reached a comfortable length, reaching just passed his neck. A red eye with three teardrop shapes could be seen as it flickered from one thing to another.

The child was Madara Uchiha. And he had been the cause of all of this.

Aiko was the first to arrive, her voluptuous figure running towards the child. She burst through the flames before leaping directly onto the second floor. Her arms were outstretched as she picked Madara up, her arms wrapping around him as she allowed his body to rest against her chest. She immediately took off in the opposite direction, away from the devastation.

☙☙☙☙☙ <Madara POV>

"MADARA! Are... A-a-are you okay?" she said while running through the lawn, to the safer side of the mansion. "Someone attacked the Uchiha family. I will find the Matriarch and immediately pursue the culprit."

"I don't think you need to do that. After all, I am-" I was interrupted by Aiko.

"I'm sorry, Madara. I know you want me to stay, but this is something I need to do," She clenched her hand in anger. "I-I... I'm sorry I wasn't there in time. Y-you c-could have di-..."

Her voice broke, the rest of her words becoming incomprehensible gibberish. Her hands wrapped around me with renewed vigour, and I was further pushed into the cleavage of her breasts, my head enveloped on all sides.

'Hm... this could develop into a misunderstanding. I should clear things up now.'

"Let me go," my voice came out muffled.

She seemed to have realized and slowly loosened her grip, her arms still wrapped protectively around my body.

"I'm the one who did that."

"What?" She looked at me in confusion.

"I'm the one who blew up half the mansion and the land around it."

"Wha-what?! You... you haven't even awakened your super abilities yet! Wait, did someone hand you an awakening stone?! Who dared to do such a th-!"

"Listen to me, Aiko. The milk today was so good it accidentally triggered something within me. I think I unlocked a portion of my super abilities without using an awakening stone."

I wouldn't tell the truth until I was completely sure of what it was. I had said something in the heat of the moment, and considering the incredulity of a mysterious blue screen that was immune to any physical attacks, it probably made more sense too. I sensed no genjutsu as well. It was as if it were there but not at the same time. The milk should act as a temporary substitute for the tru-

"STOP JOKING, MADARA! You really thought I would believe that?"

"Y-..." I opened my mouth before closing my mouth again.

"Of course not. I was simply testing your immense intellectual aptitude. It seems I once again underestimated your cognitive prowess. Colour me impressed. I will never doubt you again," I quickly replied.

"You!" She replied in anger, her face only inches away from mine. I could smell a sweet fragrance coming from her.

'Perfume?'

"You look beautiful today. The fire in the background really compliments your charming purple eyes."

"Wha-... you think s- STOP CHANGING THE TO-TOPIC." Her face was slightly red but she quickly regained her composure.

I had seen my father compliment my mother's appearance to change the topic. It had worked most of the time, so I thought doing the same would bring similar results.

'I guess my young age has limited effectiveness against adults. I'll try again in a few more years.'

"Madara, are you listening to me?!"

She proceeded to pinch my cheeks. It hurt.

"Please put me down, Aiko. I need to do something."

"Ugh... Madara, just why won't you tell me? What are you hiding?"

"Give me a moment, Aiko. You don't see what's in front of me, do you?"

I gestured towards the blue screen floating in front of me.

"What? What do you mean, what's in front of you, is there someone there?"

"No, look over there," I pointed to a flower directly in front of me.

'It appears no one else than myself could see the screen.'

"I just thought those yellow flowers would look beautiful on you," I swiftly changed the topic.

"But those are weeds?"

"..."

"..."

"Anyways, as to what caused it, I'm not 100% sure. I was meditating like I usually was, but I noticed a sliver of energy within me. I reached out towards it... and the rest is history. It seems I awakened a portion of my super abilities on accident, which caused an influx of energy to release."

"I... see. I will inform the others. Oh, and the Matriarch, your mother, will be coming soon." She quickly dashed away.

"Sorry for making you worried, Aiko," I called out while she left.

Then I turned towards the blue screen in front of me.

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[Multiverse System]

[Name: Madara Uchiha] [Age: 4]

<ABILITIES>

[<S+> Chakra Arts {Evolution Not Met}]

[Telekinesis {LOCKED}]

[Super Strength {LOCKED}]

[Flight {LOCKED}]

<BLOODLINE>

[<A> 3-Tomoe Sharingan {Evolution Not Met}]

[Permanent Ability Empowerment {LOCKED}]

-

I waved my hand through it again, confirming my thoughts. It is neither an illusion nor a physical object.

'Is it a mental manifestation? Was it transplanted into me before I arrived into this world?'

I twiddled with the system, seeing if it did anything other than display my information and abilities.

'This 'Multiverse System' looks like an intangible screen that displays my information, including the various abilities I possess or have the potential to possess.'

'Hmm... an interface for me to tangibly interact with things that people can usually never be able to change.'

My hand slid across the {LOCKED} ability I had. Suddenly, an additional blue screen popped up to the right.

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[Telekinesis {LOCKED}]

Use x1 Awakening Stone [0/1]

-

I tried this with the other abilities.

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[Super Strength {LOCKED}]

Use x1 Awakening Stone [0/1]

-

[Flight {LOCKED}]

Use x1 Awakening Stone [0/1]

-

[Permanent Ability Empowerment {LOCKED}]

Use x1 Awakening Stone [0/1]

-

'Seems like it isn't able to be unlocked without an awakening stone.'

'Clicking on it displays further information on how to unlock it. Wait, if this is the case...'

I quickly reached for the other abilities.

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[<S+> Chakra Arts {Evolution Not Met}]

Obtain a perfect chakra pathway [1/1]

Awaken all super abilities [2/6]

Integrate [???] into chakra pathways

-

[<A> 3-Tomoe Sharingan {Evolution Not Met}]

Minimum Eye Prowess [0/1]

Necessary Chakra Flow to Eyes [100%/100%]

Emotional/Traumatic Event [14/1]

-

I clicked on the [???], but no information came up. My Eye Prowess should develop as I become older. Getting Mangekyo Sharingan was only a matter of time.

Seeing the number of emotional/traumatic events at 14, it must mean that the system counted events of my previous life, considering it's a part of my memories.

I took a step before sitting down and evaluating what had just happened.

'If... this system allows me to evolve and improve my existing skills, just what are the limits? After I unlock Rinnegan, will the system offer additional evolutions after that? If so, is my potential limitless?'

My eyes widened after realizing this.

'Just what in the hell did I obtain?'

'It seems like I must begin training as soon as possible in preparation for my awakening.'

A set of hands suddenly picked me up. I turned around.

"Hi, mother."

"Aww... I wanted to catch you by surprise!" She pouted.

"You surprised me."

"You can't say that while your face is completely serious, Madara!"

I smiled.

"You're so adorable, Madara." She started rubbing her face against mine.

"Aiko told me that you would be arriving soon."

"Aiko! How could you... my surprise hug..." She lifted her trembling fist in mock anger.

"And about the house?"

"Madara, you don't need to worry about it. They'll fix it up in no time!" She said while patting my head.

"That's good."

"I'm glad you're safe, Madara. I really am." She hugged me a little harder.

"I'm starting to think that this world may be truly peaceful. I'm glad," I softly spoke under my breath.

"What'd you say, Madara?"

"Nothing."

I smiled.

'I'll protect you before I go back. But for now, I'll stay. Perhaps I have found a world with peace.'

No one would have known how wrong I was.