Uchiha Hayashi walked quietly through the village streets, still replaying the flaws of his most recent battle in his mind. His fists clenched with frustration, but before he could reflect further, a crisp voice echoed inside his head.
[Congratulations, Host, for defeating the Uchiha trio. This marks your first combat victory in the ninja world. Reward: 1500 Ninja Points.]
The system window shifted again.
[Remaining Ninja Points: 4390.]
Hayashi's eyes lit up. So defeating opponents gives rewards as well?
For a moment, he could almost see an endless road paved with opportunities… or rather, with points. A grin tugged at the corners of his lips. Doesn't this mean I could… farm them?
The thought grew tempting. He nearly turned back immediately, imagining the trio's faces twisted in defeat once more. Those points shimmered in his mind, glowing like stepping stones toward the strength—and the recognition—he desired.
"Foolish clansmen," he muttered under his breath, clenching his fist. "Accept the caress of my iron fist."
But just as he prepared to head back, the system's calm tone cut through his excitement.
[System Restriction: The same opponent can only be farmed for points once in a short period of time.]
Hayashi froze. Tch… does that mean even if I beat them again, I won't gain a single point?
[Correct.]
"...You've got to be kidding me." He ground his teeth. "System, you despicable thing! Targeting me again?"
[Clarification: Once the opponent grows stronger, Host may earn points again.]
Hayashi's expression darkened. So if they stay weak forever, I can never gain anything from them?
[Correct.]
"Enough! You're luring me into becoming some kind of villain who goes around beating up kids!"
The system gave no response. Left grumbling, Hayashi sighed. As much as he hated to admit it, he had no choice. If he wanted points, he'd eventually have to find other opponents at the academy.
"Resent the system, not me," he muttered, forcing his frustration down as he made his way into the woods.
There, he threw himself into training. Push-ups, kicks against wooden stakes, laps around the clearing—basic yet effective drills for his age. Rock Lee had built his strength on such foundations, after all.
[Congratulations, Host, for completing 900 push-ups. Reward: 7 Ninja Points.]
[Congratulations, Host, for completing 500 kicks. Reward: 4 Ninja Points.]
Time passed quickly. Sweat soaked through his clothes, and his muscles burned, but Hayashi refused to stop until his body screamed in protest. By the time he collapsed on the grass, his points had risen slightly.
[Remaining Ninja Points: 4410.]
Breathing heavily, he pulled out a cold, poorly prepared meal from his pack. It was little more than rice clumped together with a pinch of salt. He shoveled it down anyway, grimacing at the taste.
"Ugh… terrible." He muttered. Cooking was never his strength. In fact, it had always been barely edible. Maybe what I really need isn't just training—it's someone who can cook…
He pushed the thought aside. No point dwelling on what he didn't have.
After eating, Hayashi sat cross-legged and pulled up his system interface.
Status:
Chakra: Level 2 (0 / 1000)
Taijutsu: Level 3 (0 / 2000)
Shurikenjutsu: Level 2 (900 / 1000)
Hand Seals: Level 2 (0 / 1000)
Ninjutsu: Level 1 (500 / 1000)
Genjutsu: Level 2 (600 / 2000)
Remaining Ninja Points: 4410
He hesitated for a moment, considering. His Taijutsu was already strong for an academy student, but he couldn't rely on it alone. Taijutsu was the weakest path in the world of shinobi, overshadowed by ninjutsu and genjutsu. Without balance, he'd be easy prey for those who specialized elsewhere.
"Shurikenjutsu and Genjutsu… both are core skills of the Uchiha. If I want to stand above the academy, I need to develop all sides."
Without further hesitation, he invested his points.
[Shurikenjutsu upgraded to Level 3.]
[Genjutsu upgraded to Level 3.]
[Ninjutsu upgraded to Level 2.]
The system updated instantly:
Uchiha Hayashi – Status
Age: 5
Academy Rank: Top tier
Chakra: Level 2 (0 / 1000)
Taijutsu: Level 3 (0 / 2000)
Shurikenjutsu: Level 3 (0 / 2000)
Hand Seals: Level 2 (0 / 1000)
Ninjutsu: Level 2 (0 / 1000)
Genjutsu: Level 3 (0 / 2000)
Nature Transformations: Fire Release, Wind Release (locked)
Remaining Ninja Points: 1210
Hayashi smirked, satisfaction flashing in his dark eyes. With these improvements, no one in the academy could stand on his level. But this was only the beginning.
One day, he would claim the position of strongest Uchiha of his generation.
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Milestones
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200 Power stones = 3 Bonus Chapters
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