NOVEL NEXT Chapter 2: Chapter 2
Finally, it's coming!
The system that belonged solely to Ōtsutsuki Fujiwara Tetsuya was finally on its way.
Half an hour later, after what felt like an eternity, that melodious voice echoed in his mind once again.
[Ding! System activation complete!Congratulations to the host, Fujiwara Tetsuya, for awakening the Divine Slaughter System!]
Divine Slaughter System!
For some reason, the words "divine" and "slaughter" together made Fujiwara Tetsuya feel incredibly powerful.
Fortunately!
The system that belonged solely to Ōtsutsuki Fujiwara Tetsuya wasn't some oddball creation.
"System! System! Oh mighty system!"
[Ding! How can I assist you, esteemed host?]
...
Under the moonlit night, Fujiwara Tetsuya spent nearly an hour awake, unable to sleep.
At last, he had figured out the main functions and features of the Divine Slaughter System.
First, the system had a Slaughter Exchange feature. As long as you had enough Slaughter Points, you could exchange them for any type of ninjutsu—even abilities like the Sage Body, Rinnegan, Tenseigan, or Chakra Fruit were within reach.
If you could imagine it, you could exchange Slaughter Points for it.
But the key was having enough Slaughter Points.
Second, the source of these Slaughter Points. The system's answer shattered any notion Fujiwara Tetsuya had of bullying the weak—no "enlightenment through slaughtering chickens" or anything like that.
For instance, using an ordinary adult man as a baseline, Fujiwara Tetsuya would need to kill a person or a creature with the strength of an adult man to earn Slaughter Points.
The stronger the target, the more Slaughter Points Fujiwara Tetsuya would gain after the kill.
Of course, all of this was subject to the system's judgment.
The third point, which Fujiwara Tetsuya found to be the most humane, was that the system would issue timely missions based on the host's current situation to help him grow stronger.
"System! System! Is there a beginner's gift pack or something? Give me one, please."
Suppressing his excitement, Fujiwara Tetsuya frantically shouted in his mind.
[Oh! Kind-hearted host! Your fervent plea has been detected! Awarding one Beginner's Gift Pack! Please check it out, esteemed host!]
Listening to this increasingly flamboyant title, Fujiwara Tetsuya couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Ever since he asked about killing chickens, the entire system had started acting strange.
"Open the Beginner's Gift Pack!"
[Opening the Beginner's Gift Pack! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Three Basic Jutsu (Beginner), three kunai, and a 10% increase in Chakra capacity.]
Upon hearing the echo in his mind, Fujiwara Tetsuya's expression visibly fell.
He had hoped to test his luck—if not a Sharingan or Byakugan, at least a Kekkei Genkai.
But now, staring at the three kunai that suddenly appeared in his hand, Fujiwara Tetsuya couldn't help but grumble inwardly.
Oh well!
Having something is better than nothing!
Although he had only learned the Three Basic Jutsu at the beginner level, it was still far better than what his classmates at the ninja academy could manage.
Don't get the wrong idea!
When Fujiwara Tetsuya mentioned his classmates, he was referring to those of civilian origin.
His previous self's ninja aptitude had only allowed him to blend in with the civilians.
[Oh! Kind-hearted host! Given your current status, the system is about to issue your first mission!]
[Ding! Achieve the level of a Genin within a month, apply for early graduation from the ninja academy, and secure your clan's lands.]
"System! At my current level, you want me to reach Genin in a month? Are you trying to kill me?"
"If you think I'm worthless, just say it. I can stand tall and live without you!"
As soon as the voice in his mind sounded, Fujiwara Tetsuya couldn't sit still.
He cursed silently in his heart.
[Oh, kind-hearted host! You're finally angry! Please recognize the reality of the situation, kind-hearted host. You no longer have the protection of your parents! Even this leaky wooden shack you call home is about to be seized by the Mitogawa clan! You have two choices before you!]
[Option 1: Become a Genin within a month, secure your clan's lands. Rewards: Body Flicker Jutsu, proficiency level up in one of the Three Basic Jutsu (random), and a random number of kunai.]
[Option 2: Fail to become a Genin within a month, and continue scraping by in Konoha! Rewards: A leaky thatched hut and a random number of rice balls!]
"System, what does the second option mean? If I don't become a Genin in a month, will Uncle Jirō and the others be driven out of Konoha?"
Staring at the second option, Fujiwara Tetsuya's eyes gradually turned cold.
[Oh, kind-hearted host! Congratulations on noticing that! You know how this works!]
"System, I accept!"
[Oh, kind-hearted host! Congratulations on making the right choice! For your first mission, the system will issue an additional reward based on your performance.]
———
"Sanjodou-sensei, I'm begging you!"
At the entrance of the ninja academy, under the puzzled gazes of many students and parents, a seven-year-old black-haired boy blocked the path of a tall ninja teacher.
That boy was, of course, Fujiwara Tetsuya.
Simply possessing the strength of a Genin wasn't enough to apply for early graduation.
He also needed to score well on the academic side.
Originally, Fujiwara Tetsuya had considered asking Tanaka Jirō for help, but that scatterbrained guy had long since returned everything he learned to the academy teachers.
Out of options, Fujiwara Tetsuya sought help from Sanjodou Suzuko, hoping she could tutor him.
Yes, tutoring! In the normal sense!
"All right, Fujiwara Tetsuya, I'll help you! But it has to start tomorrow. Sensei has a really important date today, okay?"
Looking at Fujiwara Tetsuya standing in front of her, Sanjodou Suzuko closed her eyes in pain.
This was already the seventh time today that Fujiwara Tetsuya had suddenly appeared in her path. Feeling the meaningful glances from those around her, Sanjodou Suzuko shivered.
There was no way she could be interested in a child.
Desperate to escape, Sanjodou Suzuko finally gave in.
"Really? Then I'll be counting on you, Sanjodou-sensei!"
...
After leaving the academy, Fujiwara Tetsuya didn't return to the clan grounds as usual.
Instead, he headed to the nearest training field.
If he wanted to pass the Genin exam, relying on the beginner-level Three Basic Jutsu wouldn't be enough—he needed to at least raise them to the intermediate level.
Fortunately, apart from using Slaughter Points or completing missions, proficiency in ninjutsu could also be improved through constant practice.
After exhausting all his chakra, Fujiwara Tetsuya continued to push his dwindling stamina. The sound of his repeated collisions echoed across the empty training ground.
[Oh, kind-hearted host! Through your diligent training, your Transformation Jutsu proficiency has increased by 1.]
[Oh, kind-hearted host! Through your diligent training, your Substitution Jutsu proficiency has increased by 1.]
———
An hour later, Fujiwara Tetsuya returned to the clan grounds.
But it wasn't on his own; Tanaka Jirō had carried him back.
After exhausting his stamina, Fujiwara Tetsuya had promptly passed out. If a passerby hadn't notified Tanaka Jirō, Fujiwara Tetsuya might have slept in the training field until late at night.
"Sorry! I wasn't strong enough to protect you all! I made Tetsuya bear such a heavy burden so early on!"
Inside Fujiwara Tetsuya's room, Tanaka Jirō, Fujiwara Sachiko, and several of the clan's children gathered.
Listening to Fujiwara Tetsuya's steady breathing, Tanaka Jirō stared at his scarred hands, his nose tingling as he knelt before Fujiwara Sachiko, apologizing repeatedly.
"Lord Jirō! Lift your head! The children of the Fujiwara clan are watching!"
"This is Tetsuya's choice!"
"Lord Jirō! Tetsuya has grown up! He is the pride of our Fujiwara clan!"
"You don't need to feel ashamed!"
As she stroked Fujiwara Tetsuya's face, Fujiwara Sachiko's eyes were filled with both pity and pride.
From today onward, the Fujiwara clan had a man among them.
Tetsuya!
You will become a strong shinobi, just like our ancestors.
Time always flies, and in the blink of an eye, twenty days had passed since Fujiwara Tetsuya awakened the system.
During these twenty days, through relentless training and Sandaidō Suzuko's after-class guidance, Fujiwara Tetsuya had finally mastered all the theoretical courses from the first to the sixth year at the academy.
Fortunately, the curriculum at this time hadn't yet been filled with the Will of Fire propaganda that would come a few years later, which made things easier for Fujiwara Tetsuya.
However, his frightening comprehension ability did not go unnoticed by Sanjodou Suzuko. At first, she was shocked, but over time, she became more composed, taking a more serious approach to his lessons.
As for his combat abilities:
- Host: Fujiwara Tetsuya
- Kekkei Genkai: None
- Ninjutsu: Transformation Jutsu (Intermediate) - E, Substitution Jutsu (Intermediate) - E, Clone Jutsu (Intermediate) - E
- Slaughter Points: 0
The "strength" section of the system panel remained locked because Fujiwara Tetsuya hadn't yet completed his initial mission to acquire his ninja registration certificate.
Still, by the system's evaluation standards, Fujiwara Tetsuya had already met the requirements for a Genin, at least under normal six-year graduation circumstances.
However, to graduate early, he would need to master one or two basic ninjutsu techniques to be fully prepared.
Late at night, the oil lamp in Tanaka Jirō's room flickered constantly.
To support the thirty-seven members of the three clans, Tanaka Jirō had set aside the so-called dignity of a ninja and taken up some manual labor from merchants to earn extra money for the clan's needs.
Although his leg was crippled, Tanaka Jirō's hands, trained to Chūnin-level dexterity, were far more skillful than those of an average person.
In terms of efficiency, he far surpassed Fujiwara Sachiko and the others.
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