7. Ninja Way

'.....'= Thoughts 

"....."= Conversations 

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After quickly washing himself in the nearby river, Harry swiftly went back to his own house where he was staying. He knew he needed to change his appearance and get rid of the clothes which were tinged a bit by the agents' blood as soon as possible to avoid drawing SHIELD to capture him.

With a sense of urgency, he quietly made his way to the neighbour's house and carefully looked through the windows to make sure no one was inside. It seemed that the owner was not home, so Harry took the risk and snuck in through the back door.

The house was simple and cozy, with a small bedroom that caught Harry's eye. He rifled through the drawers and found a set of clothes that would fit him. He quickly changed out of his old clothes and into the stolen clothes.

He then made his way to the front door, carefully checking outside to ensure that no one was around. Satisfied that the coast was clear, he slipped out of the house and began making his way towards the forest that stretched out beyond the village. He had packed his backpack with the stolen clothes and some supplies for his journey.

As he ventured deeper into the forest, Harry knew he had to be cautious. He couldn't risk being caught by any potential pursuers from SHIELD or HYDRA.

He focused his chakra and performed the Transformation Jutsu, altering his appearance to that of a character from a webseries which he had watched in his previous life. With his new appearance, he felt a sense of newfound freedom, knowing that he could move about more inconspicuously.

The forest was dense, with towering trees and an abundance of wildlife. Harry felt a sense of peace as he went deeper into the woods, the sounds of nature surrounding him.

'After deducting the 5 points I used to purchase the smoke bomb, I have a total of 677 points,' Harry concluded after reviewing the system panel. He had initially earned 107 points (deducting 5 points for purchasing smoke bomb) and then received an additional 500 points for completing his quest, along with the remaining 70 points from defeating the seven agents.

'With this I can purchase chakra paper along with some D Rank Techniques,' Harry was elated after the haul of points he had received after killing the agents and completing the quest.

As ventured deeper into the forest, Harry became engrossed in his thoughts. Event though he was contemplating, he still didn't let down his guard.

He was thinking about the path he should take which will deeply impact his entire future.

Currently there were two paths in front of him, each entailing a different future and different outcome.

If Harry chose the first path, he would make the decision to stay hidden and focus on honing his skills. He knew that by doing so, he would not interfere in the plot of the Marvel World and remain inconspicuous until he became strong enough to protect himself.

However, on this path, Harry also understood that he would rarely receive any situational quests from the system. This meant that he would have to rely on the basic quests to earn points. These basic quests, such as running, pushups, pull-ups, and sit-ups, only granted him two points per completion.

Harry realized that if he chose this path, it would take a long time to accumulate enough points to make significant progress. For example, just to purchase the Uchiha bloodline, he calculated that he would have to wait for almost 10 years if he kept completing the basic quests diligently.

Even after Harry purchased the Uchiha bloodline, he knew that he would have to spend a significant amount of time unlocking its full potential. The Sharingan, Mangekyou Sharingan, and eventually the Rinnegan were abilities that would require intense training and mastery. With the limited points he could earn from basic quests, it would take him years to accumulate enough to even consider unlocking these advanced abilities.

Furthermore, Harry was aware that the entities in the Marvel world were on a completely different level compared to the challenges he had faced so far. The Eternals, Celestials, Dormammu, and many others were overpowering forces in this world. Their powers and capabilities far exceeded anything Harry had encountered in his previous adventures. In front of these cosmic beings, Harry felt like nothing more than a weak ant, insignificant and easily crushed.

The thought of facing such overwhelming entities filled Harry with a sense of trepidation. He knew that in order to stand a chance against these formidable foes, he would need to push himself to the limits. The basic quests that earned him a mere two points each seemed utterly insignificant in the face of the monumental challenges that awaited him.

Moroeover the easy situational quest he had just completed rewarded him 500 points while the basic quest of becoming a Genin would reward him with only 400 points.

There was quite a difference between the reward of basic quest and a situational quest.

Moroeover just by staying hidden, he would miss quite a lot of basic quests such as destruction of Hydra or killing Alexander Pierce before he was done in by Nick Fury.

If chose this path, he wouldn't be able to complete the quest because he wouldn't be quite strong at that time and even if tried to complete it, the amount of risk he would face while doing the quest would be tremendous.

'You know what? This whole staying hidden and avoiding attention thing... it's just not me. I want to make a name for myself in the Marvel World, not fade into obscurity. I want to seek out power and influence wherever I can find it, not just wait for it to come to me,' Harry's eyes gleamed with excitement.

Ultimately, Harry decided that this path was too passive for his liking. He craved excitement and the thrill of challenging situations.

On the other hand if, Harry chose the second path, he would have to interact with the plot of the Marvel world, taking risks in order to gain strength. He would find himself in the midst of epic battles, facing off against powerful adversaries and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds.

By actively engaging with the challenges and conflicts of the Marvel universe, Harry would not only gain valuable experience and skills but also garner the attention of key figures within the world.

He would receive a huge surge in points if he completed the large amount of situational quests given to him by the system, thus becoming stronger at a rapid rate. The thrill of these daring escapades and the satisfaction of making a tangible impact on the Marvel world was exactly what Harry had been yearning for, and he was ready to embrace it wholeheartedly.

With a determined glint in his eye, Harry made up his mind to take the second path. He would not shy away from the challenges that lay ahead, for it was in facing adversity that he would truly grow stronger.

'I guess this is my ninja way,' Harry thought as a small smile crept over his face.

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