Naruto noticed the system prompts and felt much calmer.
The first exam had just ended, and he directly received a B-level evaluation.
It seemed that getting an S-level rating in the future wouldn't be difficult.
After gaining so many simulation opportunities, Naruto decided to work on improving his weaknesses.
Naruto summarized the following shortcomings:
His intelligence-gathering abilities were lacking.
His ninja body wasn't very strong either—the only things he excelled at were sealing techniques and combat experience.
So, the next main goal was to obtain a stronger ninja body template.
As for intelligence-gathering, it could be improved by learning some secret techniques.
Regarding how to further enhance his strength, Naruto thought of two options:
First: Strengthen his physical combat abilities.
Second: Cultivate a stronger Kurama.
Naruto preferred to increase his own combat power first.
As for developing a stronger Kurama—well, that would come afterward.
Although Naruto and Kurama had a good relationship, when analyzed rationally, one could only truly feel secure when the strength rested in one's own hands.
After all, relationships are relationships.
No matter how good they are, they can't replace personal power.
Even brothers who share blood still keep their accounts clear to avoid resentment or mistrust.
Once Naruto decided to start the simulation, he prepared himself carefully beforehand.
He ate, bathed, burned incense, and washed his hands five times.
Finally, Naruto chose an auspicious moment and waited for his preferred timing.
"System, start simulation!"
[Ding~ Host consumes one simulation opportunity. Character creation begins.]
[Extracting character surnames: Shanshan, Shanxia, Yamanaka, Shanli, Shanwai, Shanquan, Shanuchi...]
Naruto: "Fire!!"
[...Uzumaki]
"No more firing, choose Uzumaki."
[Character talent extraction complete: Heiji, Rock Lee (hiding from the rain)... Uzumaki Menma.]
"Uzumaki Menma? The one who loves to show off?"
"Not bad, I'll take that."
Choosing the Uzumaki clan along with Menma's talent basically gave him Menma's template.
But what happened next made Naruto feel uneasy—
Because almost every attribute turned out to be Uzumaki Menma.
Finally, Naruto selected the finalized properties for the simulation:
[Surname: Uzumaki
Talent: Uzumaki Menma
Health: Uzumaki Menma
IQ: Uzumaki
Character: Uzumaki Menma
Relationships: Uzumaki Naruto – Childhood
Appearance: Uzumaki Menma
Hobbies: Uzumaki Menma
Specialties: Uzumaki Menma]
[System Evaluation: You belong to the Uzumaki clan and possess enormous Chakra.
You are extremely talented.
Your health is exceptional.
Your IQ is only slightly below the Nara clan's level.
You have a poor personality.
No one likes you.
You look like a villain.
You enjoy collecting power.
You are skilled at planning.]
For the time period, Naruto chose the Nine Tails Rebellion.
Because this gave him the chance to become a Jinchūriki.
Although being a Jinchūriki meant suffering, it also meant being powerful!
And since it wasn't himself suffering—it was just the simulated character—Naruto was the one who would enjoy the rewards later.
So why not?
As for the location, Konoha was chosen without hesitation.
After all, Konoha was the protagonist's village of the ninja world.
Although the village had its darkness, it was full of opportunities—helpful for gaining strength.
[Start Simulation!]
[You were born in Konoha. Your mother is Uzumaki Kushina, and your father is Namikaze Minato. Unfortunately, you are born during the Nine Tails' attack on the village.]
"Yo? Starting with the Nine Tails, huh?"
"Mom Kushina, Dad Minato, the Nine Tails Rebellion—looks like I'm becoming a Jinchūriki right away!"
[The Nine Tails Rebellion ends. You become the new Jinchūriki. Your parents die.]
[You are taken in by the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and fostered in a villager's home.]
[Rumors spread that you are the demon fox's reincarnation, and your life becomes miserable.]
[At age three, you have already gone through seventeen foster homes.]
[You are sent to an orphanage.]
[At age four, you begin to develop self-awareness. You realize the villagers hate you deeply, and the seeds of hatred start to grow within you.]
[One day, you encounter a group of kids bullying a little girl with white eyes. You hesitate whether to help. Your choice is…]
"Bullying Hinata?"
"Even if it's just a simulation, that's not okay!"
[You chose to help the Hyuga girl but were beaten up. Members of the Hyuga branch family saw you talking to Hinata and beat you again.]
[You realize that not only do good deeds go unrewarded, they bring you more pain. You decide never to act kindly again, no matter the situation.]
[Sarutobi Hiruzen notices your change and discusses it with Shimura Danzo.]
[When you are five, one night, a stranger with strange red eyes appears in your room.]
[He asks, "Uzumaki Menma, do you hate the villagers?" waiting for your answer.]
"If a child gets bullied, of course he'd hate them.
But this guy's eyes… Mangekyō Sharingan? No, at this time, Itachi hasn't awakened it yet.
So this must be Shisui!"
"At this point, Shisui should already be involved with the Anbu and Root units.
He's probably been ordered to use Kotoamatsukami on me."
"If I get caught by Kotoamatsukami, I'll lose everything. Better play it safe."
[You answer that you don't hate the villagers. You say they were just deceived, and you still love them.]
[Uchiha Shisui, who was ordered to use Kotoamatsukami on you, hesitates after hearing your words and instead reports the situation to Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo.]
[Danzo insists that the Jinchūriki must be controlled for safety and orders Shisui to cast the genjutsu anyway, but Sarutobi Hiruzen stops him because you are the Fourth Hokage's son.]
[You avoid being brainwashed by Kotoamatsukami, but your hatred grows deeper—hidden within your heart.]
[At age six, you enter the Ninja Academy. Watching the other children with loving parents fills you with resentment.]
[You begin learning ninja basics and quickly master everything. The first exam approaches. You want to take first place and draw attention. Your choice is…]
"First place in the exam? No way!"
"That'll make me stand out too much. If Danzo notices me, I'm done for."
"Better keep my grades average."
[You deliberately control your score and end up in the middle-lower range.]
[At age ten, you are easily defeated by Uchiha Sasuke in a sparring exercise. Nara Shikamaru notices something—he suspects you're hiding your real strength.]
[After class, Shikamaru asks why you went easy on Sasuke, since he could tell you were much stronger. Your answer is…]
"Shikamaru figured it out?"
"That kid's too sharp. Better scare him off."
[You tell Shikamaru that if he keeps asking questions, he'll regret it. Shikamaru drops the matter and walks away.]
"It really is you, Shikamaru."
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