2- System
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After a good night's sleep, Akira woke up around seven, feeling a sense of calm he hadn't experienced in a long time. The remnants of his past life began to fade, replaced by the vibrant reality of Konoha. He stretched lazily, letting the sunlight pour into the room. "So, it wasn't a dream, huh?" he murmured to himself, walking toward the window.
As he pulled back the curtain, the view took his breath away. The village lay sprawled beneath him, bathed in the warm glow of the morning sun. Trees swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves shimmering like emeralds. The distant sounds of children playing and vendors setting up stalls filled the air, painting a picture of life and community.
"A new life... I guess May would miss me," he thought, reflecting on his sister from his past. "But no one else would really care." A mix of nostalgia and resolve washed over him. He understood that this was a second chance—a chance to dream, to aspire, and to forge a future unshackled by the burdens of his previous life.
His gaze shifted to the towering cliffs surrounding the village, one face prominently carved into the stone: the first Hokage, Hashirama Senju, known as the "Ninja God." Akira felt a spark of inspiration ignite within him as he studied the expression of determination etched on the stone.
"It's decided," he declared, a fierce light in his eyes. "Since I've entered this world and begun anew, I need to dream big. I will fulfill one of my childhood dreams: I will be Hokage—a perfect Hokage, the strongest in the world!"
Suddenly, a notification flashed before him:
[Achievement: Determined Start. Reward: 10 points. Increased Reaction Speed.]
Surprised by the sudden message, Akira's heart raced. The system had more capabilities than he had initially imagined. Fueled by this newfound determination, he focused on the system, eager to explore its potential. With a mere thought, the status screen materialized before him, illuminating the air with its details.
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Name: Akira Watanabe
Age: 3 years
Strength: 2 [Physical strength; indicates the amount of force he can exert]
Agility: 3 [Speed evaluation; considers movement, reaction time, and critical thinking]
Defense: 2 [Resistance to damage; a higher value means greater resilience]
Physique: 1 [Overall body quality; reflects potential; the previous owner had health issues, but those are now cured]
Mental Strength: 11 [Thinking capacity, intelligence, and spiritual fortitude; enhanced due to past-life experiences]
Chakra: Not yet extracted [Essential energy for shinobi, originating from the Otsutsuki clan]
Skills: None [Learned skills will be displayed here; hidden skills can be accessed if desired]
Points Available: 10 [Can be used to increase attributes; training and achievements yield additional points]
Remarks: An average child with a weak physique but a strong mind.
Achievements: None [Random achievements exist; completion rewards points and additional bonuses]
Trade: [Can trade objects; three options will be presented for each trade]
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Akira absorbed the information with a mix of excitement and determination. The system was indeed powerful, and the trading feature seemed particularly overpowered. His mind raced with possibilities—how could he leverage this to build his strength?
Feeling adventurous, he opened the fridge, a small luxury in his new home, and pulled out a ripe watermelon. With a silent thought, he initiated a trade.
Trade initiated.
Object: Ripe Watermelon, 10 kg
Options available to trade:
1. Ten glasses of watermelon juice
2. Diced watermelon, 8 kg
3. Spiced watermelon salad, 5 kg
The trade options felt practical, a simple yet effective barter system. Akira chuckled at the concept; it was unexpected but reasonable. He realized that even though the quantity was reduced, he could gain utility from each option.
With a newfound sense of purpose, he chose to trade the watermelon for ten glasses of juice. As he made his decision, a wave of satisfaction washed over him. It wasn't just about the rewards; it was about taking control of his new life, one small step at a time.
As he poured the fresh juice into a glass, the sweet aroma filled the air, invigorating his senses. He took a moment to savor the flavor, allowing it to remind him of the joys of life that he had often overlooked.
With his drink in hand, Akira gazed out the window once more, a confident smile forming on his lips. He was no longer just a lost soul; he was Akira Watanabe, a boy with dreams as grand as the village itself. With the system at his disposal and his ambitions in sight, he felt ready to embrace the challenges ahead and take the first steps toward becoming the perfect Hokage.
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