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Meanwhile, Senju Seku found himself standing outside the tower, his eyes fixed on the setting sun, signaling that night was approaching. 

He felt an unexpected surge of joy and said to himself, "I never thought I would enjoy this so much." 

He was excited and couldn't let go of the thrill running through his veins.

Inspired by his elation, Seku couldn't resist moving his body. He started swaying his hips, dancing spontaneously to reflect his exhilaration. 

"And to think, I've learned not just one, but many powerful jutsus," he exclaimed in amazement. "A whole series of them, to be exact." 

He felt wonder and gratitude as he continued, "But what should I name this amazing tower? It deserves recognition and appreciation that it should have."

Seku felt a strong desire to give the tower a name that would express his gratitude. 

In this world, he had often been disappointed by his incomplete attempts to learn jutsus. But now, he had achieved something remarkable—an array of jutsus that surpassed his wildest dreams.

As expected of a system.

As these thoughts occupied his mind, the system suddenly chimed. 

Ding!

[ The tower shall now be called the 'Music Kenjutsu Tower,' classified as SSSSS tier difficulty. ]

A futuristic screen appeared on both sides of the tower's entrance, resembling a combination of an iPad and a phone.

Astonished, Seku couldn't help but ask.

"What is this?" 

He was curious and intrigued. Without delay, the system chimed again, providing an explanation. 

Ding! 

[ The Ranking System is now active. Players can see the top performers who have conquered the tower. ]

Seku looked at the screen and saw his name proudly displayed at the top. 

Ding! 

[ 1. Senju Seku. 

[ 2. —. 

[ 3. —. ]

There was an empty space below his name, which made him understand something important. 

"Ah, I see..."

Although Seku didn't know the tower's difficulty level, he felt an undeniable urge to challenge it again. 

Even without a reward, he longed to experience it once more. But his enthusiasm faced an unexpected obstacle. 

Ding! 

[ The player Senju Seku doesn't have enough money to enter the game and continue playing. Please return when you have the required amount. ]

Upon reading the disheartening message, Seku was speechless, conveying his disappointment through silence. 

He reached into his pocket and realized the harsh reality—he had no money left. He let out a heavy sigh, his shoulders slumping in defeat. 

"I guess I'll have to borrow or find a way to earn some money," he murmured to himself, resigned.

Suddenly, the system delivered another notification, echoing in Seku's mind. 

[ Please invite individuals to join the clan, either as honorary or permanent members. 

[ Rewards include another tower classified as SSSSS tier. 

[ Failure will result in a tower below the S tier. ]

Seku's eyes widened in astonishment as he absorbed the information on the system's screen. 

The idea of experiencing another tower, especially one of such high difficulty, was undoubtedly enticing.

Despite currently not having much money, Seku refused to give in to despair. Instead, he felt a surge of renewed energy. 

He now had new jutsus that he could use to increase his rank and take on high-level missions, even though his chakra reserves were that of a Genin. 

The limitations he once faced were slowly disappearing.

Suddenly, Seku noticed the robotic dog moving in a specific direction. 

Its mechanical head turned, and the system started giving alarming notifications. 

Ding!

[ Warning... 

[ Unknown person was detected. 

[ Intention: Unknown.

[ Battle mode activated: On. ]

The robotic dog said, its green color turning into a creepy red shade— obviously looking like it was mad or inbred alert.

In an instant, Seku felt a chill run down his spine. He couldn't tell if it was an Anbu agent or not, but he knew he had to take control. 

After all, this powerful robotic dog could cause massive destruction if left unchecked. Just like in the novels and manga he used to read in the past.

"I'll handle this," Seku declared, feeling determined.

Almost immediately, the system responded with a chilling message. 

Ding!

[ If host don't stop the threat, the system will start killing automatically until the threat is neutralized. ] 

The weight of the message made Seku shiver and sigh heavily. And then, he reached into his pocket and took out a knife—a simple weapon that he could afford. 

Swing!

He barely had enough money to get by with each mission he completed, so buying a kunai was out of the question.

In the midst of the intense battle, Seku focused his sharp gaze in a particular direction, following the robotic dog's unwavering stare. 

They had an instinctive understanding, and Seku quickly gestured with his hand, silently commanding in their shared language. 

As if in response to this silent communication, something incredible happened—Seku's chakra began to flow, the blade of his knife became infused with a flowing water-like energy.

With a quick and smooth motion, Seku unleashed three powerful slashes in the direction indicated by the robotic dog. 

Swooshack! Swooshack! Swooshack!

Each slash cut through the air with precision and purpose, as if guided by an invisible force. 

The water energy that surrounded Seku's blade shimmered and danced in the air, turning into a physical manifestation of his will—a blade made of pure liquid.

"Suiton - Suteji Ni Mizu no Setsudan." 

Seku said, his voice filled with determination and focused concentration. And in that moment, the air responded to his command, turning into a swirling vortex of water. 

The once invisible air currents transformed into a visible, powerful blade

Shwalack!

The water blade sparkled with an almost magical brightness, its razor-sharp edge shining like a polished diamond. 

It hung in the air for a moment, showing Seku's mastery over his elemental skills. 

Then, propelled by an unseen force, the blade shot forward with incredible speed, flying through the atmosphere like a speeding bullet, but still maintaining the form of a deadly sword made of water.

However, the enemy Seku was fighting proved to be quite resilient. 

With astonishing speed and agility, the mysterious figure managed to dodge Seku's water blade slash, evading it with a graceful skill that revealed years of combat experience. 

Yet, Seku had expected this outcome. 

He had already considered the various possibilities and had prepared a backup plan.

Without hesitation, Seku adjusted his position swiftly, moving with the grace of a seasoned warrior. 

"Suiton - Suteji Ni Mizu no Setsudan." 

After saying that, with his impressive combat skills, he unleashed three quick slashes in different directions, creating a relentless onslaught of sword strikes that left no room for escape. 

Swooshack! Swooshack! Swooshack!

This time, his efforts paid off as one of the strikes hit its mark, connecting with the elusive ninja.

Chak!

However, to Seku's surprise, the ninja's form suddenly transformed into a white smoke. 

Poof!

And then Seku noticed the ninja was replaced by a small wooden log revealing that it had been a clever decoy—a substitution technique. 

This realization triggered a faint memory of someone who had frequently used such tactics in the past.

However, there was no time to dwell on this recollection. The battle required his complete focus.

Without a moment's hesitation, Seku prepared to launch another slash, driven by his unwavering determination. 

Suddenly, the robotic dog had turned its attention to a new direction, indicating the presence of another opponent. 

Drawing upon the power of water once again, Seku channeled his intention through his words.

"Suiton - Suteji Shi Mizu no Setsudan."

Seku declared, his voice filled with a potent blend of determination and concentration. 

In response, the shadowy figure erected a wall of earth using a technique that Seku recognized all too well. 

At the back of his mind, it was a technique frequently employed by someone he had encountered before—a person whose distinctive hair he remembered vividly.

Time seemed to slow down as the figure leaped into the air, thinking that it escaped his attack. 

Suddenly, the shadow revealed itself. Seku

recognized the hair, he froze. 

"Huh?"

In a split-second decision, Seku raised his hand, causing the water blade slash that was about to slice the person to dissipate almost instantly.