Chapter 2: Shinobi World

Asahi didn't ask why he was chosen, nor did he inquire about the possibility of going back or any conspiracy theories.

He had had enough of his previously mundane life, and now the idea of traveling through different realms, witnessing diverse landscapes, and fulfilling his dream of teaching students seemed appealing. This kind of life didn't seem so bad.

As for conspiracy theories, was there anything for him to be deceived about? In any case, he wouldn't lose anything by knowing less.

[Ding~ According to the previous Clan Leader's orders, I will assign you some tasks that can enhance the clan's prestige or your own strength. Upon completion, I will immediately provide rewards to help you advance your training.]

"So, what if I want to go to the next world? Will you help me cross over?" Asahi asked.

[Ding~ My task is to assist you in growing. To cross over to other worlds, you will need to achieve a certain level of strength on your own and then break through the world barriers with your own insight.]

"Ah, I see!" Asahi furrowed his brow tightly, but then relaxed it.

Yes, it was too early to consider these things now. The most important thing was to figure out where he was.

"System, where am I in this world?"

[Ding~ According to the Clan Leader's orders and in the spirit of fairness and voluntariness, please confirm if you want to join the Tazuna Clan and become the new Clan Leader. Once confirmed, this system will be fully open to the host.]

Damn it! So, I can still refuse, huh? But the thing is, you've already brought me to this world. What's the use of being resolute? It's better to accept it.

Asahi's mind was suddenly overwhelmed with confusion, and he rolled his eyes.

"Of course, I choose to join!"

[Ding~ Host confirmed joining the Tazuna Clan and becoming the second Clan Leader. The Clan Heritage System is now bound, task template activated, reward template activated, and the Clan template activated.]

"Wait a minute! The second Clan Leader!?" Asahi was shocked, completely ignoring the talk of templates and activation.

Hadn't countless eras passed already? How was it that he was only the second Clan Leader now?

[Ding~ That's correct. Host is the second Clan Leader. According to my core database, the first Clan Leader did not choose a disciple to inherit the position of Clan Leader. Therefore, you are the second Clan Leader.]

Wow, there's something wrong with this former Clan Leader. They didn't choose a successor, went to great lengths to create a system, and after countless eras, they picked me as the Clan Leader.

"Is it because of my good luck, or is it because the previous clan leader had some unique ideas?"

[Ding~ Would you like to view information about this world?]

Faced with such a system, Asahi could only do one thing!

"View."

He thought it would be best to ask fewer questions for now. First, he needed to understand the system, and as for the history of the Tazuna Clan, he could learn about it later.

[Ding~ Analyzing the laws of this world, comparing with the database... Analysis complete. This world is the Shinobi world, where they practice Chakra.]

The Shinobi world, practicing Chakra? Is this the world of Naruto? That was Asahi's initial reaction.

[Ding~ World analysis complete. Dispensing initial rewards. Would you like to claim them?]

"Yes, claim."

[Ding~ Reward distribution in progress. Tazuna Clan Spiritual techniques - Spiritual method infusion complete, Chakra system comprehension infusion complete, world language infusion complete, the path to the future - one Sage of Six Paths Experience Card has been formed. The host can experience it for five minutes at any time, gaining insight into the future path.]

Boom!!

Like a thunderclap in his mind, Asahi felt a flood of information rushing into his head.

As if he had been awakened, knowledge that he had never come into contact with before was now imprinted in his mind as if by instinct.

He sat down directly on the ground, activated the Spiritual method, and felt his own self.

Spirit, body, nature – Asahi sensed three completely different energies.

These three energies intertwined and gradually merged into a new, gentle yet dominant energy.

Under the guidance of the Spiritual method, this energy was slowly absorbed into his body and stored in his Energy Storage.

At this moment, Asahi gave off a transcendent and ethereal vibe, as if he had descended from the heavens.

What he didn't know at this point was that this kind of energy was known as Chakra in this world, and very few humans could practice it.

Because this world had another name – the world of Naruto. However, Asahi couldn't be certain of that just yet.

At this moment, Asahi could clearly sense that he was becoming stronger, albeit at a slow pace. He could clearly feel it. It could only be said that his starting point was much higher than others.

Asahi, immersed in his Training, completely forgot that the outside world was not safe and was lost in his own world.

Time passed slowly, and suddenly,

Boom! Bang! Bang!

A series of intense explosions echoed in the distance, jolting Asahi out of his training.

Asahi, now awake, felt his soaked body, with his workout outfit clinging tightly to his skin, but he paid it no mind. He was drawn to a distant, towering blaze, sensing powerful chakra fluctuations there.

Three of the fluctuations seemed evenly matched, while one was significantly stronger than the others.

At this point, Asahi had no intention of joining the commotion, because he knew he couldn't contend with any of the chakra fluctuations, according to the system's provided rankings.

Judging by the prices set by the system, even the weakest among the four individuals there had reached the early stages of Jonin, while Asahi hadn't even achieved Chunin status.

In this situation, should he risk going there as cannon fodder?

Unfortunately, just when Asahi was about to turn and leave, his unreliable system assigned him a task.

"Ding~ Detecting the aura of a powerful battle. Task one: experience the world of strong individuals up close. Reward: Mastery of the Dragon Flame Art."

Asahi was feeling quite panicked because he chose to accept this task.

As someone well-versed in gaming, he understood that chained tasks usually came with generous rewards, especially for the more challenging ones.

After all, the Dragon Flame Art sounded extremely prestigious.

However, with the knowledge that he had a Sage of Six Paths Experience Card, Asahi had some assurance; there might not be danger involved, though it would still be a bit painful to use the card.

Determined, Asahi lowered his footsteps and quickly moved in the direction of the four imposing chakra sources.

As he got closer to the center of the battle, the roaring noises grew louder, causing Asahi to slow down his pace.

Although he reduced his pace, he could vaguely see four figures continuously clashing, occasionally releasing ninjutsu. However, their faces were too far away to be discerned.

As the distance closed in, Asahi still hadn't received any task completion notification. Did he have to enter the battlefield?

Asahi felt that his system lacked a human touch, completely disregarding his feelings.

Getting too close was genuinely terrifying!