2 Chapter 2: Stand
Chat GPT did an update and I didn't notice. The changes were making it wonky and starting over from the beginning instead of translating the text as requested. I'll have to redo these chapters again from scratch. Now that I know what is going on I know which protocol I need to use moving forward to make sure there are no more repeats. Apologies.
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Uchiha Dan is a traverser.
It's a bit embarrassing to admit.
In his previous life, he was an avid fitness enthusiast, a 'big shot' in the fitness community. However, he suddenly died of heart failure after a high-intensity workout challenge to push his limits.
When death came, Dan wasn't regretful, but he was saddened and unwilling to acknowledge:
The abilities of humans, after all, have limits.
Unexpectedly,
After his death, Dan crossed into the world of Naruto and was reborn as a member of the Uchiha clan, becoming the younger brother of Uchiha Mikoto.
As someone familiar with the storyline of Naruto, he has known since he was young:
In the future, he will have a brother-in-law named Fugaku, who is the leader of the Uchiha clan. He will also have two genius nephews, named Itachi and Sasuke.
The Uchiha is the number one noble ninja clan in Konoha.
Fugaku's family is at the core of the Uchiha clan.
However,
Dan was unmoved by his origin. What truly excited him to the point of trembling was something else.
That is,
The humans in this world have 1.3 trillion cells, three times that of Earth's humans, and they can refine chakra from within their cells through training to further enhance themselves.
The strong can fly through the sky, traverse the earth, and move mountains and seas.
There are no limits.
Uchiha Dan believed that this must be the second chance at life granted to him by the great God of Muscles in the dark.
Therefore,
He unhesitatingly embarked on the path of bodybuilding in his second life.
It's worth mentioning.
Although Dan pursues power and longs for strength, he has no interest in becoming a ninja of Konoha.
Because he knows,
Konoha Village is a terrifying military organization that would even train children only a few years old into killing machines and send them to the front lines.
The Will of Fire? Don't make me laugh.
Dan has no sense of belonging to Konoha and is even less likely to risk his life on the battlefield for such a village.
So,
At the age of six, he made his own choice: Relying on his robust body trained from a young age, he found an excuse and beat up the towering Chunin teacher at the Ninja Academy.
Dan lost his qualification to become a ninja, but he also avoided the fate of going to the battlefield.
Since then,
He immersed himself in his own world, leading a peaceful life dedicated to training. In a blink of an eye, he reached his second zodiac year.
Then, something unexpected happened.
Half a month ago, when Dan finished his daily training, pushing his body to a new peak, he...
Awakened a Stand.
After crossing over for 24 years, he finally received his long-awaited 'cheat'.
Turning off the showerhead and drying his body with a towel, Dan turned and saw the star-shaped birthmark on his left shoulder through the mirror.
He knew about this birthmark since he was a kid, but didn't give it much thought until he awakened his Stand, "The World."
This is a hereditary birthmark from the Joestar family in the Jojo series.
"The World" is the Stand awakened by Dio, the major antagonist, after taking over the body of Jonathan Joestar.
It turns out,
The God of Muscles had left him a revelation long ago.
With a clang,
Dan pushed open the bathroom door, put on a large black kimono, and went straight into the kitchen.
Opening the fridge, he found that the food was running low.
He added some quick carbs and vegetables, ate 20 egg whites, and finally drank a bottle of chicken breast juice.
"I'm sorry, Dan, I'll go grocery shopping right now," Samui walked over, bowed to Dan, and apologized.
Apart from being the receptionist, she was also Dan's part-time caretaker, responsible for chores like cleaning and cooking.
However, Dan's appetite was so large that sometimes, when Samui wasn't paying attention, she would find the fridge emptied out.
"I'll go with you. We need to buy some extra beef today," Dan said.
So,
They locked the doors of the gym and walked out of the alley towards the market together.
...
Uchiha Itachi walked down the streets of Konoha, his face pale.
He could feel the stares of many passersby, their eyes filled with curiosity, but also disgust and fear.
The reason was the Uchiha clan symbol, the fan pattern, displayed on his back.
Ever since the night of the Nine-Tails incident years ago, the villagers' hostility towards the Uchiha clan has grown stronger.
The Uchiha clan, under the pressure from Konoha's upper ranks, was forced to move to the outskirts of the village, completely isolated.
Normally, Itachi would be constantly considering the issues between his clan and the village, but today, he was preoccupied with his uncle, Uchiha Dan.
Unconsciously, he returned home.
"Big brother!"
Sasuke, who was playing in the yard, ran over as usual with his little short legs and threw himself into Itachi's arms.
Ever since then, he had immersed himself in his own world, leading a peaceful life of cultivation. In the blink of an eye, his second significant year had arrived.
Then, something unexpected happened. Half a month ago, after completing a day of training and pushing his body to new heights, he awakened a Stand.
After 24 years, he finally obtained his long-awaited "power-up." Turning off the showerhead and drying his body with a towel, he glanced at the star-shaped birthmark on his left shoulder in the mirror. He'd known about this birthmark since he was a child, but it wasn't until he awakened his Stand, "The World," that he thought about it. This birthmark was the ancestral mark of the Joestar family from the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series. "The World" was the Stand awakened by the main antagonist, Dio, after stealing Jonathan Joestar's body.
It turned out that the god of muscles had left him a revelation long ago. With a clang, he pushed open the bathroom door, put on a large black robe, and went straight to the kitchen. Opening the refrigerator, he found that he was running low on ingredients. He quickly ate some carbs and vegetables, followed by 20 egg whites, and finally drank a bottle of chicken breast juice.
"Sorry, Master, I'll go buy groceries right away," Samui, who worked the front desk and also served as his part-time caretaker, said apologetically. She was responsible for chores like laundry, sweeping, and cooking. However, his appetite was so large that she sometimes found the refrigerator emptied if she wasn't careful.
"I'll go with you. Let's get some extra beef today," he replied.
So, the two locked the gym doors and left the alley together, heading to the market.
Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha walked through the streets of Konoha Village with a pale expression. He could feel the stares of many people, filled with curiosity but also disgust and fear.
The reason for this was the Uchiha clan's crest on his back. Ever since the night of the Nine-Tails attack years ago, hostility towards the Uchiha had grown stronger in the village. The clan, under pressure from the higher-ups, was forced to relocate to the edge of the village and became isolated.
As Itachi and Sasuke's odd, eccentric uncle, Itachi couldn't help but lose his appetite whenever he thought about him. "I'm full," he said, putting down his chopsticks and standing up. "Father, Mother, I'm a bit tired. I'll go rest in my room." With that, he left the table under his parents' surprised gazes.
Mikoto Uchiha wondered if her cooking wasn't good enough, but Sasuke seemed to enjoy the meal. Fugaku Uchiha, too, sensed that Itachi was acting strangely and decided to have a heart-to-heart talk with his son about adjusting to his new life in the Anbu.
Itachi closed his bedroom door softly and removed his shirt, revealing a large bruise on his abdomen from a punch, still stinging with pain. After applying medicine to the bruise, he lay down on his bed and closed his eyes.
In his mind, Itachi replayed the fight with his uncle, trying to figure out how he was defeated but unable to find an answer. He realized that he didn't know his uncle at all. Perhaps he could ask Shisui Uchiha about him.
"'I'll take this one," Uchiha Dan pointed at a bull in the pen, a beast weighing over a thousand pounds, speaking to the vendor. "Same as always, I'd appreciate it if you could deliver the meat to my gym after butchering it."
"Of course, of course," the vendor hurriedly responded, grinning ear to ear.
While most people bought beef by the pound, Mr. Dan bought it by the head. With three to five purchases a month, he was a valuable customer.
Other customers at the market couldn't help but whisper behind Dan's back after witnessing this scene. "No wonder he's so buffed up, he probably eats beef like rice." "His physique is frightening. I feel breathless just standing in front of him."
"But the woman beside him is gorgeous. Like Lady Tsunade, she's not only blonde but also busty."
Samui shook her head slightly. If these customers knew that the Chief sometimes ate a dozen meals a day and had to use the restroom every hour, they would be flabbergasted.
Once done, Dan and Samui left the market. In addition to beef, they had purchased a large number of vegetables, dairy products, and eggs, filling several large bags.
"Huff..." Samui sighed, shrugging her shoulders, feeling a soreness in them. Not only was she carrying two large bags of groceries, but her chest was also getting larger.
With age, her chest had developed dramatically by the time she reached 19, and she couldn't hide it even with loose clothes.
Walking down the street lately, she had noticed the odd glances from many men. Fortunately, she had Dan, a "mountain of a man" by her side, otherwise, men would have swarmed her to flirt.
"Why do I have to bear this burden?" Samui sighed, looking down at her feet, which she couldn't see due to her large chest, and felt troubled.
"Let me take that," noticing the sweat on her forehead, Dan took one of the bags from her, lightening her load.
"Thank you, Chief," Samui said softly, her face slightly flushed. Her innocent and shy demeanor would stir a strong protective instinct in any man.
It seemed that she might have a thing for Dan. The truth was, she pretended to admire Dan to conceal her identity as a spy, hoping to numb him.
Unfortunately, Uchiha Dan was always immune to Samui's allure, he never took the bait. This caused Samui a sense of defeat, at one point doubting her charm.
But then she realized that the problem might not lie with her, but with Dan. This man, his mind was filled with muscles, not women.
