chapter 2: Reincarnation

Now that the system has completed the tasks, he was trying to absorb void energy, but it was not easy as expected. After numerous attempts, he managed to absorb it without causing harm. 'Strengthening my soul with it became easier, perhaps due to my long exposure to the void energy.' Calculating my chances of reincarnation, I found two method's using void energy, with one option replacing a soul with a native of the planet. Another is forcefully creating a break in the planet's barrier. Given my condition, replacing a soul is my only option because only a rank 4 wizard are able to forcefully break the world barrier.

Talking about wizards, they're terrifying group of people's. 'Luckily, I stumbled upon a free wizard soul in the void. Wizards can bend the universel laws, with nine ranks in total. Currently, I'm not even a wizard; I'm just using wizard knowledge to aid my reincarnation plan. Once I reincarnate, I aim to become an official wizard.'

"Reporting: space coordinate has been found."

"Well, it's time. Assess the risks and success rate."

"Reporting: success possibility is at 65%. Risks include being noticed by high-level entities."

"Well, I've done my best. The rest is up to luck."

"System, initiate the project reincarnation."

"Reporting: project reincarnation will start within 1 minute. Reminder: due to host's condition, memories will be locked to avoid detection by high-level entities. They'll be unlocked after 2 years from the host's birth."

"Here goes nothing."

The last thing I saw was darkness consuming me.

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In a village named Hoshigakure, within the country of bears, a two-year-old child ran through the forest, checking whether he is being followed. Upon reaching a cave, he burst into mad laughter.

"I've made it. I've crossed the space barrier. My memories are flooding back. Yes, I remember—I am MERLIN, dreaming of becoming a legendary wizard."

As Merlin calmed down, he began to recollect his memories, becoming confused as he remembered more.

"Isn't this the shinobi world from my previous life? What was the protagonist's name? Yes, Naruto. It seems I've been reborn into an anime world. How is this possible? Does it mean the theory of multiverse is real? Or is it all my illusion? Wait, if the AI can respond to me, it means I'm in a real world." Nervously, I called out to my system.

"System initiating..."

As I heard the voice, excitement surged within me.

"Hello, host. The system is back to perform tasks. Do you require any assistance?"

"Firstly, create a file named 'Theory of Multiverse' and another named 'Naruto World.' Organize every memory I have regarding the anime Naruto."

As soon as I gave the task, it was reported as completed. I was taken aback by how fast the system completed it. It seemed the AI's functions had improved.

Now, I need to decide whether to become a shinobi. This world is dangerous, and shinobi are viewed as tools for killing. I refuse to be seen as a tool for anyone. I'll become a wizard in this world. A wizard that is going to rule the realm .

' right now what I should focus on unlocking my chakra, it is the only source energy currently available to me' " system from my memory create method for unlocking chakra."

' I should also ask the villagers how do they unlock chakra. No, if they find out I try to access chakra from a young age they might capture me. I should do this my own.'

Just as he thought the system's notification came.

" Reporting : based on the available information meditating after meal or workout is the best way to access chakra"

' I don't have any doubt that I cannot access to chakra. With the help of system I can even create a better path. But the problem is that wizard use mana to control elements. Will chakra be able to do similar things. Only one way to find out, it is through experiment. Is this what orochimaru fell like to explore the truth. Now I should return to the village to not cause any suspicion'

As I walk back to the village I made a deep reslove that I would become a wizard in this world even if I have to burn down this world.