Chapter 1 The flow of fate has changed.

"Kabuto, happy birthday," Natsume said as he set a small cake in front of the young boy. He continued, "The dean is currently occupied and unable to meet with you. She requested that I convey her apologies."

"Thank you."

Yakushi Kabuto adjusted his glasses, his calm demeanor belying his young age. "There was a recent riot in Konoha, affecting many," he explained. "The director, being a medical ninja, has a demanding role. It's quite understandable."

  "Eat."

Natsume sat opposite him, looked at his white hair, and thought of something.

Once the gender is changed, the number of fans can exceed 10,000.

 White hair and the "Lolita" style are interests that captivate many people. Perhaps, for some, combining white hair with a "Shota" style is also an appealing hobby.

After all, human beings cannot be underestimated. Although they are all punishable.

"Are you seven years old this year?" Natsume inquired.

"Yeah," replied Yakushi Kabuto after swallowing a bite of cake.

Natsume's eyes narrowed slightly as he started to do some mental calculations. It was probable that at this age, Kabuto had crossed paths with Shimura Danzo and Orochimaru, though it wasn't explicitly mentioned.

  He was valued for his outstanding medical talent, taken under his command, and was trained as a ninja spy.

  But now, Natsume who has Transmigrated and has been telling Kabuto Yakushi not to expose his medical talent.

  ["The flow of his fate must have changed.

  Why aren't there rewards yet?"]

  Natsume's gaze instinctively shifted to his wrist.

There, a hidden artifact known only to him resided—the Holy Ring of Destiny.

Whenever Natsume altered the destiny node of a character within the story, he could earn rewards.

This destiny node represented the most pivotal turning point in a person's lifetime.

  Such as Kabuto.

  His first turning point in fate was meeting Danzo Shimura and Orochimaru.

  "I've finished eating!"

  Kabuto wiped his mouth, stood up, and inquired, "I'm thinking of training in medical ninjutsu. Would you like to join me?"

  Although Natsume asked him to hide his talent, his medical ninjutsu did not fall behind.

  Because his medical talent is really strong and cannot be wasted.

  If Kabuto had not met Orochimaru, he might have become the next Tsunade.

  On the contrary, Natsume has no talent.

  He not only lacks any medical talent but can also be described as an entirely average individual.

[Because of your actions, Kabuto's fate has changed, and you have gained one hundred fate points. ]

Natsume was suddenly stunned, and immediately became ecstatic.

["Hahaha, the Cheat is finally here!"]

"You go and practice, don't worry about me."

Natsume sent Kabuto away, then turned and entered the room.

  One hundred destiny points may seem like a small amount, but it is already quite a lot.  

Following the Holy Ring of Destiny's rules, each individual can contribute up to one hundred destiny points per destiny node.

The amount received depends on the significance of the character's role in the altered plot.

Given the numerous destiny nodes, it's possible to repeatedly influence the same person.

  Natsume is seven years old this year. He is an orphan from the Third Ninja War and was adopted by Nono Yakushi.

  Within the orphanage, the sole character whose destiny Natsume can change is Kabuto Yakushi.

  Under his deliberate influence, they have become good friends after living together for three years.

  Otherwise, Kabuto Yakushi would not have listened to him and hid his medical talent.

  Natsume turned the Holy Ring of Destiny, and a curtain of light unfolded in his sight.

  [Current destiny value: one hundred points. ]

  [The destiny value store has been opened.]

  [Special discount for newbies: Because you have the blood of the Senju clan, you can awaken your Wood Release talent at a discount.]

Natsume wasted no time and immediately purchased the novice discount.

Ninety points of destiny vanished.

A pleasant warmth flowed through his body.

He exhaled a sigh of relief, feeling rejuvenated.

With the newfound Wood Release talent, he had the potential to establish himself in the ninja world.

But it is not easy to redeem talents.

  Although the Fate Point Shop has Wood Release Ninjutsu, it is difficult to obtain Fate Points.

Natsume focused on Konoha.

The easiest way is to directly expose his talent of Wood Release.

  Wood Release held a unique and revered status in Konoha Village, representing the indomitable First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.

There was a strong likelihood that Natsume would come under the guidance of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, for training. 

There was also a smaller, more ominous chance of being entangled with the covert organization, the Root, and manipulated by Shimura Danzo.

However, Natsume envisioned a third path—Tsunade. As a member of the Senju clan and the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, she couldn't overlook him.

Under Tsunade's protection, one of the Legendary Sannin, he would enjoy safety and the opportunity to learn Wood Release ninjutsu for free.

It can be called a win-win situation.

And he wins twice.

  Even though Tsunade had left Konoha and roamed the world since the Second Ninja War, it didn't make her a renegade ninja.

Her deep love for Konoha remained unwavering, a sentiment that would eventually lead her to become the Fifth Hokage.

  In the original work, there is no indication of whether Tsunade returned to Konoha before assuming the position of Hokage after her departure.

  But now the Nine-Tails Rebellion has just passed, and the funerals of the Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato and the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki Uzumaki Kushina are about to be held.

Tsunade will most likely come back.

Natsume could only take a gamble.

Because of his status, he couldn't contact Tsunade, but Yakushi Nono could.

  Konoha benefited greatly from Tsunade's guidance, leading to the establishment of a robust medical system. Medical classes and hospitals were established, with Tsunade herself taking on a teaching role.

Pharmacist Nono can be counted among her students, and the two share a strong bond.

Natsume's plan was to reveal his Wood Release ability to Nono, who would then help facilitate contact with Tsunade. 

Of course, this process required technical finesse. 

Now, it was time for Natsume to put his plan into action.

  night.

Caretaker Nono returned to the orphanage after a busy day.

The Nine-Tails Rebellion had left Konoha Hospital severely overcrowded and suffering from a shortage of medical ninjas.

She had to go and help too.

Although Caretaker Nono is tired, now is not the time to rest. She still has to urge the children to sleep.

She first came to Kabuto's room.

The lights were not turned off.

Nono knocked on the door and asked, "Still reading?"

"Dean, you are back! "

  Yakushu Kabuto showed a happy smile, "I'm reading the "Analysis of Junior Ninja Cases" you gave me."

"okay, don't stay up too late."

Pharmacist Nono also smiled.

Although Kabuto Yakushi is a slow learner, he works very hard.

Obedient and sensible.

Of all the children, Kabuto was her favorite.

"I'll read one more chapter, and then I'll go to bed. It won't take more than half an hour," Kabuto negotiated, raising a finger.

Caretaker Nono couldn't help but feel a bit helpless but was also filled with affection and contentment for the children. She replied, "There's really nothing I can do with you. Go ahead, take a look. I'll check on you later."

  She closed the door and walked towards the second room.

  If Kabuto could be considered an obedient child, then Natsume was an unusually mature older child.

Despite being only seven years old, Natsume rarely displayed typical childish behavior.

It was precisely this personality that had earned Natsume the title of the "king of children" in the orphanage, and it greatly eased the burden for those taking care of him.

Caretaker Nono opened the door and immediately raised her eyebrows.

  Natsume's face was slightly pale, his hair was messy, and his clean clothes had mud-colored scratches. The cuffs seemed to be separated by sharp thorns, revealing the red and swollen skin underneath.

  "Dean."

Natsume flashed a quick, ingratiating smile and replied, "I accidentally fell."

"I'd like to hear the truth," Pharmacist Nono said firmly. She looked at the young boy with a serious expression, knelt down, and gently took hold of his right arm.

"Ouch! That hurts," Natsume couldn't help but gasp.

"Do you realize it hurts now?" Pharmacist Nono inquired as she extended her right hand, covering the wound, and a faint green light flickered.

The warm air moistened his right arm, Natsume's expression softened, and he sighed secretly, medical ninjutsu is really convenient.

"Alright, just be more cautious next time," Pharmacist Nono advised with a gentle smile,"Tell me, what's going on?"

Natsume hesitated for a few seconds and said, "Dean, I seem to have awakened some kind of special talent."

Awakening? talent?

Yakushi Nono is an extremely excellent ninja, and she immediately thought of the blood inheritance limit, which is the ninjutsu inherited through blood.

Under certain circumstances, it can wake up automatically.

"Let me see." Caretaker Nono asked impatiently.

If the Bloodline Limit can be awakened, it means Natsume can become a ninja.

For an orphan, it is undoubtedly a good way out.

Natsume extended his right hand, releasing chakra that caused several thorns to sprout from his palm. However, due to his limited control, they scattered after a few seconds, leaving small scratches on his arms.

"Wood Release?!" Caretaker Nono's eyes widened, her tone filled with a mixture of astonishment and complex emotions.