NOVEL NEXT Chapter 11: Chapter 11
.That Suzuko, watching his disappearing figure, clutched her now-empty wallet, and a few crystalline tears fell from her eyes.
She looked just like a woman abandoned by some heartless man.
Damn brat! Next time, I swear, I'll never treat that little punk to yakiniku again!
As she turned away, Suzuko seemed to already see herself, twenty days from now, sipping expired milk and gnawing on rock-hard bread.
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Fujiwara Clan Grounds.
Tanaka Jiro, Fujiwara Sachiko, and the others all knew today was the day of Tetsuya Fujiwara's Genin exam. So, when Tetsuya left with his small blade strapped to his back, they gathered outside, waiting silently, their eyes fixed on the horizon.
"Lord Jiro!"
"Why hasn't Tetsuya returned yet?"
After hours of waiting, worry began creeping into everyone's expressions. Especially Fujiwara Sachiko, whose eyes were filled with deep concern.
"Lord Jiro! Do you think… do you think Tetsuya failed the exam? Maybe… maybe he couldn't take it and went somewhere else?"
That dreadful thought kept resurfacing in Sachiko's mind. In an instant, her face paled visibly.
"Sachiko! Stop jumping to conclusions!"
"Tetsuya is a strong kid! Even if he didn't pass the early graduation exam, he'll bounce back!"
Jiro's gaze swept over the group—many eyes were filled with hope, but tinged with anxiety. In his heart, Jiro sighed.
If Tetsuya failed… they might have no choice but to agree to the Uchiha clan's demands.
His mind drifted to the figures he'd seen a few days ago, and Jiro's eyes flickered with uncertainty.
In the grounds shared by the Fujiwara, Tanaka, and Uesugi clans, Jiro had finally reached his limit. He was about to send Uesugi Yusuke, Tanaka Rina, and a few older kids to search for Tetsuya when, suddenly, a figure appeared on the distant horizon.
Accompanied by the soft sound of footsteps, Tetsuya's face gradually came into view.
"That's… a ninja headband!"
The moment Tetsuya stepped into the clan grounds, everyone saw the forehead protector on his head! The children cheered non-stop, while women like Sachiko nearly burst into tears, barely holding back their sobs.
The Fujiwara, Tanaka, and Uesugi clans finally had a new ninja.
Even Jiro's body swayed slightly, his nose tingling. Unbidden, he recalled Tetsuya's words from that night:
"Uncle Jiro, I'll create a future for all three clans!"
That day didn't feel so far off anymore.
"Uncle Jiro! Aunt Sachiko… I'm back!"
Under everyone's gaze, Tetsuya reached out and tousled the hair of a nearby child. His back was straighter than ever, and his young face bore an unmistakable determination, mixed with a hint of sharpness.
Like a fledgling hawk, taking its first flight.
"Good… it's good that you're back."
Jiro's trembling lips barely got the words out before he pulled Tetsuya into a tight embrace.
Screw the Uchiha clan!
The men of the Fujiwara, Tanaka, and Uesugi clans weren't dead yet!
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That night, out in the courtyard, a fire crackled. Barefoot children sang old songs that only existed in Tetsuya's memories. The same rice balls, the same vegetable soup—yet there was a warmth to it all that made it different.
"System, begin the task review."
In the quiet room, Tetsuya gazed at the moonlight streaming through the window and silently muttered.
[Oh, my dear host with your pure heart! Congratulations on completing the trial of life and officially advancing to Genin, setting foot on the ninja path! Task review starting now!]
[Ding! Congratulations on becoming a Genin within the month. Under the guidance of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Uchiha clan has withdrawn their plans for the Fujiwara, Tanaka, and Uesugi lands. You have successfully protected your clan's territory! Reward: Instant Body Technique, Shadow Clone Technique mastery increased to Advanced, Kunai x20.]
[Ding! Congratulations on defeating Uchiha Mikoto. Your great figure now lingers in her heart! Reward: Lightning Release: Lightning Beast Tracking Fang, +300 Kills.]
Hearing the pleasant voice in his mind, Tetsuya paused.
Lightning Beast Tracking Fang… if I remember correctly, wasn't this the technique created by Kakashi?
Though it was only a C-rank jutsu, it dealt with the nature transformation of Lightning Release chakra. If he could raise his mastery of this technique to a higher level, he might even touch upon the deeper transformations of Lightning Release chakra.
At that point, creating advanced techniques like the Chidori, Lightning Cutter, or Kirin wouldn't be so hard. Not only would his strength soar, but he'd also save a ton of Kills.
This random reward? It's like the luck of a king!
"System! Assign all my Kills to Lightning Beast Tracking Fang!"
Seeing how generous the system was being, Tetsuya flashed a fawning smile in the privacy of his room.
[Ding! Kills assigned. Current Kills: 0!]
"System. Open my panel."
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[Host: Tetsuya Fujiwara]
[Rank: Genin (0/3000)]
[Kekkei Genkai: None]
[Ninjutsu:
Lightning Release: Lightning Beast Tracking Fang (200/300) - C
Water Release: Water Clone Technique (33/300) - C
Water Release: Water Prison Technique (138/300, Intermediate) - C
Instant Body Technique - D
Transformation Technique (Advanced) - E
Substitution Technique (Intermediate) - E
Shadow Clone Technique (Advanced) - E]
[Kills: 0]
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Though his rank still showed Genin, Tetsuya's heart raced when he looked at his steadily growing ninjutsu arsenal. He could already see his future self—years from now—standing tall, a beautiful woman in his arms, casting an enormous shadow over the world.
Oh, sunset… I can't wait for you to come back.
The moon hid behind clouds. After tossing and turning half the night, Tetsuya finally fell asleep.
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Ninja Academy.
By the time Uesugi Yusuke and Tanaka Rina spread the news of Tetsuya's promotion to Genin, the quiet campus was thrown into chaos.
In Tetsuya's first-year class, several boys, inspired by his success, marched up to Sandaido Suzuko, demanding to graduate.
But reality? Reality was harsh.
Without the system's help, Tetsuya figured he'd be worrying about how to survive right now, not sleeping until noon the day after becoming a Genin.
That restless emotion!
Finally, it was pushed down.
The lower-year students might not have been much, but the upper-years...
There were indeed some promising talents!
At some point, Tetsuya Fujiwara had been labeled a genius!
Perhaps, inspired by this kid from a minor, unremarkable clan, several students from the Uchiha, Senju, Hyuga, and other prominent ninja families in the fifth and sixth years successfully passed their early graduation exams in the days that followed.
Even the wild beasts of Training Ground 37 had been scared stiff by Tetsuya Fujiwara. Those that were more cautious had retreated deep into the forest, and even the usual fights among them seemed to have dwindled.
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