Naruto: The Shadow Behind The Scenes

"T-T-This +200% luck is unreal," Yuto whispered to himself, his heart racing with excitement. The gift from Gaia had given him the strength to solve his biggest problem. Yet, his mind was racing with plans. "I'll have to face some obstacles sooner or later, and I'd rather remove them before they can cause any trouble."

Names began to form in his mind—Hagoromo, Hamura, Isshiki Otsutsuki, and the old toad Gamamaru. Each was an ancient power (an old silver coins) , hidden deep within the ninja world, yet influential enough to shape its future. Yuto knew that if he wanted to be the strongest, they would have to die.

"They're like silver coins buried in the ground, waiting for someone to dig them up," Yuto muttered. "But I can only use my God Killers three times, and I have four targets. One will have to live."

Isshiki, must go first. "That cockroach hides in other dimensions. That's a real problem." As for the old toad, Yuto thought about leaving him alive, at least for now. If Gamamaru were killed, Jiraiya plot will collapse , and Yuto didn't want to ruin his foreshghit for anyone except for girls.

"Gaia," Yuto whispered, "use one God Killer to eliminate Isshiki Otsutsuki."

A silence followed as Gaia processed the command.

[Ding

Killing successful.

You have acquired:

:Soul Coins: 200,000

:Chakra: 30%

:All Chakra Nature Comprehension

:Yin-Yang Rod [locked]

:Teleportation

:Size Manipulation

:Parallel Dimension (Area: 20,000,000 km²)]

Yuto blinked at the sheer amount of loot that had appeared. "So much…," he breathed. Isshiki really was holding on to a lot of power. The temptation to continue was strong, but Yuto clenched his fists. "No, I'll leave the others alone—for now."

A new problem arose in Yuto's mind. His power had grown to a pseudo-Six Paths level, but his young body couldn't handle it. Every movement felt sluggish, and Jenny was sleeping soundly on his chest, pinning him down even more.

"Gaia," Yuto murmured. "Can you seal my power and release it slowly over time? I don't want to hurt my body or lose control. But if I'm in danger, I need full access immediately."

[Ding]

Sealing successful.

Instantly, Yuto felt lighter, as if the weight of the world had been lifted off his shoulders. The immense power had been burdening his body, and without the proper foundation, it could've torn him apart. He smirked to himself. "Even with a system, I'll still have to work hard to build my strength."

The thought made him chuckle. If the world knew a five-year-old boy was stronger than Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, they'd choke on their disbelief.

"Gaia," Yuto said after a moment of contemplation, "seal some of my power into Jenny's body so she can grow stronger too."

[Ding

You can connect Jenny's soul to yours, allowing her to access some of your abilities and use the power you've absorbed from others.

This bond will also allow you to resurrect each other if one of you dies unexpectedly.]

Yuto thought for a moment but he didn't want to do without her permission so he called her. "Hey, Jenny, are you awake?"

Jenny yawned and rubbed her eyes, groggily asking, "What is it?"

When she realized her head was still resting on Yuto's chest, she blushed, her face turning crimson as she tried to move away. But Yuto held her close, his grip firm but gentle.

"I have to tell you something important," Yuto said, his voice serious.

Jenny's expression shifted, her grogginess fading as she listened. "What happened?"

"I've awakened an ability that allows me to connect my soul with yours," Yuto explained. "If we do this, you'll grow stronger, gaining some of my powers. Even more, we'll be able to bring each other back to life if one of us dies."

Jenny's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you serious?"

"I am," Yuto replied. "So, what do you think?"

Jenny paused for a moment, weighing the gravity of what he had just said. "Okay," she nodded firmly, "I trust you. What do I need to do?"

Yuto smiled softly. "Kiss me."

"What?!" Jenny gasped, her face heating up once more. Before she could protest, Yuto leaned in and kissed her gently. Jenny's body tensed, her mind racing, but soon she relaxed, melting into the warmth of the moment.

In his mind, Yuto spoke to Gaia. "Connect our souls and give her sealed power."

[Ding

Connection successful.

Gaia's voice carried a slight annoyance as she added, Sealing power into Jenny.]

Yuto chuckled. "Gaia, are you jealous?"

[Ding

Hmph... No.]

"I love you too, Gaia," Yuto teased, his amusement clear in his voice. Then he turned to Jenny. "How do you feel?"

Jenny, still in a daze from her first kiss, she blinked a few times before responding. "My body… it feels like I've just stepped out of a hot spring. I feel stronger too, like I could punch through a wall." She yawned again, rubbing her eyes. "But I'm also really tired."

Yuto smiled, gently stroking her hair. "That's normal. You'll have to train hard from now on to get used to your new strength. But for now, rest. We'll talk more tomorrow."

Jenny snuggled back into his chest, yawning once more before falling into a deep sleep. Yuto smiled fondly, feeling the depth of her affection through their soul connection. She really does love me, he thought, his heart swelling with warmth.

As Jenny slept, Yuto's mind wandered. He felt content, yet a lingering thought tugged at the back of his mind. "Gaia," he whispered, "open the remaining gift boxes."

[Ding

Opening Bronze, Silver, and Gold Gift Boxes...

Gaia's tone was laced with jealousy. Here we go hmph.]

"Don't be jealous, Gaia," Yuto teased. "We'll connect our souls next."

[Ding

Hmph… Our souls are already connected, you fool. We've been connected since the day you accepted the system. I'm your first soul connection, and we've been together since your past life.]

Yuto froze, realization dawning on him. "That's why your voice seemed so familiar to me… I've heard it before. But I couldn't place it." His eyes widened. "You're my childhood ghost friend!"

[Ding

Finally, you remember, idiot.]

Yuto chuckled, feeling a strange sense of nostalgia wash over him. "I thought you were just a hallucination back then."

[Ding

My energy was low, so I couldn't communicate after you turned three. And when you died in your past life, I thought it was the end. But we were reborn in this world, and I've slowly gathered enough energy to awaken your memories.]

Yuto smiled to himself, a warm feeling spreading through him. "This plot... it's amazing. We'll talk more about this later. For now, please finish opening the gift boxes."

[Ding]

Opening...

You have consumed 500... 1000... 5000 Soul Coins.

Bronze Gift Box:

Military Knowledge and Blueprints for advanced weaponry.

Silver Gift Box:

Soul Seal (Allows you to control and modify memories of Elite Jounin and below, using 5000 Soul Coins).

Gold Gift Box:

Biotechnology and Cloning Knowledge

Gene Modification Technology

Yuto's eyes widened at the possibilities. "This... is even better than I expected." As his mind raced with ideas, he felt the weight of his destiny settle even further onto his young shoulders. The future was his to mold.

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