Ten draws.
Not out.
Twenty draws.
Not out.
Thirty draws.
Not out.
Forty draws.
Not out.
Shien's eyes twitched slightly, and he became angry.
What a shitty system; there's not even a guarantee.
Shouldn't it be normal that 10 draws guarantee a 4-star Stand, and 80 draws guarantee a 5-star Stand?!
It's okay to be a permanent resident!
After forty draws, he only got some Stand Experience Books, all of which he invested in Star Platinum, which only increased its level from level 2 7% to level 2 13%.
A drop in the bucket.
Shien invested 100 soul fragments again.
"Fifty draws!"
Ten stars fell from the sky again.
The crisp ding-ding sound finally appeared!
Shien calculated.
One, two, three, four... four stars?
He comforted himself that four stars would be fine.
A four-star stand-in usually has average combat power, one or two outstanding single abilities, and nly an auxiliary ability. Its tactical position is equivalent to the support position, sub-tank, and sub-C in the game.
A five-star stand, with relatively outstanding combat power and more comprehensive abilities, possessing multiple combination abilities, including combat, defense, and assistance, and having extremely strong advantages in at least one aspect.
If it was a four-star stand with long-range attack power or rapid assault capability, it would be able to solve Shien's urgent problem.
As he was thinking, the starlight faded.
A book was suspended in front of Shien.
"...Ripple Breathing Technique?"
Shien fled all the way and had no time to read the JOJO series of comics.
Fortunately, the ripple breathing method was mentioned in the first JOJO film,, "Phantom Blood."
After carefully reading the passages that mentioned ripples, Shien roughly understood what the power of "ripples" was:
Ripples, originally derived from Tibetan monks, are a breathing practice created for spiritual practice and the pursuit of immortality.
Just as throwing a stone into the water will create ripples, using special breathing methods to create ripples in the body will produce many wonderful effects.
Strength, heat, physical strengthening, resistance to aging, etc.
Shien looked left and right andfelt ripples everywhere, as if he was seeing a basic cultivation technique.
The ripple breathing method is indeed very useful to Shien, even more useful than having an extra five-star substitute.
No matter how many substitutes there are, the weakness of the original body is always a major flaw.
With many substitutes by his side, Shien can resist attacks from any angle.
But he could not withstand the poisoned wine handed to him by others with a smile, nor could he withstand the fatigue from continuous battles.
The strength of the body and the thickness of the health bar can give Shien more room for error.
A negative example is Uchiha Itachi.
No matter how much ninjutsu you have or how well the Sharingan is developed, what's the use?
A small crispy one.
But why is Ripple Qigong being drawn into the system?
This thing isn't a substitute; it's a kind of skill book, right?
Shien searched for system instructions:
"The normal card draw pool can produce 4~5 star Stands, Stand upgrade materials, special items, etc."
A skill book is a type of special item.
In addition to the "Ripple Breathing Method," other special props include the Stone Mask, Bug Arrows, firearms, Aizhe Gems, etc.
Fifty draws, and you get a "Ripple Technique"; it's worth it.
Although it is only four stars, it is a real life-saving method for Shien.
From this perspective, it is more valuable than a six-star stand.
There are fifteen draws left, and Shien doesn't plan to continue.
His intuition told him that his luck for the day had been used up after he drew the "Ripple Breathing Technique," and continuing to draw would only be a waste of soul fragments.
He closed the system interface and enjoyed a short rest.
...
Shien and Sasuke walked and stopped from time to time. When they were thirsty, they drank river water; when they were hungry, they ate game and wild vegetables; when they were sleepy, they found a clean place, used the ground as a bed and the sky as a quilt, and fell asleep at their leisure.
More than half a month passed in a flash, and they were almost out of Konoha's jurisdiction.
The two men found a small town and sold the furs of the animals they hunted along the way. They used the money to find a hot spring hotel, took a comfortable bath, and had a big meal before finally relaxing.
Afterwards, they boarded a caravan and slowly headed towards the Water Kingdom.
We can't stay in the Fire Nation anymore.
The management of the Land of Thunder is too strict, and outsiders like them are likely to be discovered as soon as they enter.
The Land of Earth is too far away.
The Kingdom of Wind is mainly desert, and the living conditions are harsh.
In the management of the Water Kingdom, high EQ is called relaxation, and low EQ is chaos.
Shien has a clear goal for the future:
Keep hunting fugitives, accumulate draw points, draw out a stand that makes up for the shortcomings, and then upgrade the stand.
Due to Kirigakure's "Blood Mist Policy," there is a lot of civil unrest.
On the one hand, it is convenient for Shien to hide.
On the other hand, there are fugitives and rebellious ninjas everywhere, providing Shien with abundant hunting targets to earn soul fragments and bounties.
For Shien, there is no country more suitable than the Water Kingdom.
Along the way, Shien collected intelligence from various countries and ninja villages.
When he learned that Konoha Village was considered well governed, Shien realized how bad this world was.
He needs strength.
Protect yourself, and more importantly, protect the principles you uphold.
After another ten days' journey, they followed the caravan to the Kingdom of Waves.
The Kingdom of Waves is the destination of the caravan, and Shien will have to walk the rest of the way by himself.
"Brother, after passing the Kingdom of Waves, a little further on you will reach the Kingdom of Water. Let's say goodbye here."
Captain Shang said as he handed over a letter.
Recently, the Water Kingdom has closed its ports and only allowed a few fleets to pass through. The merchant captain is familiar with the route and knows the ins and outs.
With this letter of recommendation, you can board the official ship of the Kingdom of Waves and travel to the Kingdom of Water.
Shien did not refuse, said thank you,, and took the letter of recommendation.
Sasuke looked at the merchant captain's back as he left: "He's such a good man."
"Good man…"
Shien thought of the stack of money he stuffed into Captain Shang's pocket last night and smiled without explaining.
After getting the letter of recommendation, Shien went to find the officials of Wave Country at the port.
The other person was a samurai, wearing a topknot, kimono breeches, and straw sandals that revealed his toes that smelled sour. He had two swords on his waist, a katana and a wakizashi.
The bald warrior looked Shien and Sasuke up and down andraised his chin towards a cargo ship bobbing on the water.
"You are lucky. The boat will be dispatched soon. If you miss it, you will have to wait for half a month."
Follow the bald warrior onto the boat.
I don't know if it was an illusion, but Shien always felt that the crew looked at them with a strange look in their eyes. There was welcome, joy, and a hint of...
desire.
Shien frowned slightly.
What happened to these crews?
Could it be that he traveled from Chengdu?
But Shien doesn't have a beard, black-framed glasses,, or white socks.
Crash—
The bald warrior opened the sealed warehouse, and immediately a faint smell of rot and mold wafted out.
There were about ten people, both men and women, sitting in the dim cargo compartment. They seemed to have not seen the light for a while,, and they covered their eyes with their hands.
Seeing the appearance of the people in the warehouse, Shien reacted:
"Stowaway?"
After all, he had a letter of introduction and was an official from the Kingdom of Waves, so Shien thought he could sail there in a legitimate way.
The crew member pushed Shien and gave him a sidelong look: "Are you going to leave or not? If not, get out of here!"
Shien smiled.
"Of course we have to go."
He pulled Sasuke, who was about to draw his knife, into the warehouse.
The cargo hold was closed again, and a dim light was lit on the top. A fan was whirring, bringing in thin air to prevent the "passengers" from suffocating inside.
They found a corner and sat down.
Sasuke asked quietly, "Why don't you let me beat him? Shien, you can knock him down with just one punch."
"I'm not a demon. I can't just yell,, 'You're asking for death,'' and chop someone up if they glare at me."
Shien sat down against the cargo box and took out an orange from his backpack and handed it to Sasuke.
"As long as he can get us to the Water Kingdom safely, that's enough."
Sasuke waved his fist: "So when do you want to beat someone up?"
"Whenever you feel the need."
Sasuke rolled his eyes, took the orange from Shien, and suddenly felt a gaze.
It's the little girl sitting opposite.
Her name is Xiaotao; she is about the same age as Sasuke, with pink shoulder-length hair tied into a bun, and her big eyes are staring at the orange in Sasuke's hand.
There were no distracting thoughts in Xiaotao's eyes, only the desire for oranges.
Sasuke looked at Xiaotao, then looked at the orange in his hand, snorted coldly, and turned his head away.
Bang!
Shien patted Sasuke's little head gently.
"Socialize a little; don't always look so cold to people."
If someone else said this, Sasuke would ignore it.
The only thing he couldn't ignore was Shien's words.
Sasuke walked over reluctantly.
"Give!"
Sasuke turned his head away and handed over half of the orange in his hand.
Xiaotao's eyes suddenly lit up. She turned around to look at her mother and saw her mother nod.
"Thank you, brother!"
She took the orange, leaned over, and gave Sasuke a light kiss on the face.
Sasuke's face turned red.
"Ha—"
I don't know who laughed first, but laughter came from the dark, decayed, and stuffy warehouse.
Just then, the cabin shook slightly.
The boat set sail.
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