Chapter 37: DRASTIC increase in power
(Authors note: Alright, some of you might dislike my choices in this chapter, but just go with it)
As I walked away to a side without any of the…residents of this world, Ayumi followed me.
I still didn't understand how a lot of these things worked. Why didn't the people of this world understand anything when we mention things exclusive to only our?
What is the purpose of this game? Does Ranger Tech know what they are doing, or was this coincidental?
And about a thousand more questions.
Well, that is not really the point right now.
For now, I need to build my own team, since if the real world was going to get powers…I need to be able to figure out ways to get allies.
"Ayumi, are you going to take this game seriously?" I asked her honestly.
"Well…if you asked me this yesterday I would have told you I am playing this solely because I barely have food to survive in the real world, and came here as escapism." She told me.
"Well I am not asking you yesterday, I am asking you right now."
"Then my answer is pretty clear, I aim to take it seriously, especially because of the amount of money I can potentially earn now." She told me.
When she said that, I remembered that the system had indeed made a whole new streaming service just for the game.
It seemed to be a part of the expansion pack.
There was an entire Elemental Nations server, and people could record, edit and upload their videos onto it.
And it seems like the company was being more than generous in their payments.
"Then maybe it is time you start taking this seriously and begin training in using some elemental Jutsu or maybe a unique style of fighting."
"And what would you recommend?"
I paused for a second as I thought about it.
As far as I knew, for a leaf village shinobi who did not have connections through the great clans, there were only 2 strong kunoichis.
Kurenai or Tsunade.
Yuki had already mentioned to me that he found Genjutsu inside of this game really interesting. He also liked to fight in close range, I don't really know how he was going to combine that, but he seemed keen to ask Naido sensei about it.
And if he got a good Bloodline to boost those abilities too…
If Ayumi was able to get the crazy strength of Tsunade and her healing abilities it would be helpful.
And then, if she was able to unlock a bloodline based on Chakra control…it would definitely be useful.
I mean, with good chakra control, she would be an amazing healer. It seems as if our powers are also appearing in the real world.
So having a competent healer was definitely a must..
"I would say for now, learn Medical Ninjutsu and advanced Chakra control. Ask Naido-sensei for help as well, he will guide you."
"Alright…but can I know why Medical Ninjutsu?" She asked me with a slightly curious voice.
"Well, eventually our 3 man cell is going to be sent on specific missions when the war is over. For that we need a healer just in case one of us is hurt."
Ayumi nodded at my explanation and then I went back into the forest to try some of my new abilities.
Right after talking to her, I quickly moved back to Naido sensei. I had something extremely crucial to inform him about, after all.
I did not forget that it seems like the entire world was after Naruto.
"Naido sensei, I am here to report what happened during my mission."
"Okay, what happened?"
I then narrated what happened with Tonkitsuki Yotsuki, or Player Victor.
I explained what seemed to be either his unique Jutsu or bloodline which allowed his body to transform into Earth.
I also explained how he openly mentioned how he needed information about the whereabouts of Uzumaki Naruto, which he later revealed to me as the Jinchuriki of the 9 Tailed Fox.
At the end of my explanation, Nadio sensei had a very serious look on his face.
After all, it was not everyday someone would tell you that your village's biggest asset was being targeted.
"Alright, good job for informing me about this in private." He mentioned. I knew what he meant by that statement.
I could have told him this while I was being carried back to base camp, but then everyone would have known about this.
There was an underlying meaning to this as well, don't mention this to anyone else and keep it a secret.
"We will set off soon, so could you gather your squad? I have to inform some parties about this."
As he said that before waiting for my response, he moved away.
It seems like this truly was really important.
Now, it was time for me to do some things.
[Status Panel of Player Mathew
Name: Shikomu Senju (Senju/ Uzumaki)
Titles:
Konoha Shinobi, (Training speed in Konoha increases by 100%)
Prince of Konoha, (All NPCs tend to favour you)
Inheritor of Nature, (Your Physique and Chakra require half the EXP to progress. You also have no 'limit.')
Green Beasts Apprentice, (Training in Taijutsu and Physical training increases by 100%. Stackable)
Ninja Rank: Genin
(Access to Genin level missions)
Physical Stat: Peak- Jonin(500/500)
Chakra Amount: Peak-Jonin (500/500)
Chakra Control: Advanced
Elemental Chakra Control:
Water- Proficient
Earth- Advanced
Ninjutsu:
D- Academy 3 (Mastered), ***Body Flicker Jutsu (200/200)***
C- (E)Muddy Capture (300/300), (E) Tunneling technique (300/300), (E) Stone Fang Jutsu (200/300), (E) Tremor Palm (200/300), (E) Subterranean Evasion (200/300), (E) Echo Sense (200/300), (Wa) Waterfall Basin Technique (300/300), (Wa)Piercing Torrent (300/300), (Wa) Water Needle Jutsu (200/300), (Wa) Mist Veil (200/300), (Wa) Water Rope Binding (200/300)
B- (W) Tidal Guillotine (300/500), (Wa) Grasp of the Drowning Sea (200/500). (Wa) Jellyfish Bind (500/500), (Wa) Drilling Hydra Strike (200/500), (Wa) Exploding Bubble Barrage (200/500), (Wa) Rising Water Wall (200/500), (Wa) Water Clone (200/500), (E) Earth Clone (200/500), (E) Stone Avalanche Formation (200/500), (E) Earth Maw Entrapment (200/500), (E) Adamant Pillar Formation (200/500)
A- Shadow Clone Jutsu (700/1000), (Wa) Maelstrom Coffin (200/1000), (Wa) Flashfood Surge (200/1000), (E) Iron Bastion (200/1000), (E) Mountains Embrace (200/1000),(Wo) Thorned Vortex Cannon (150/1000), (Wo) Camouflage Canopy Cloak (150/1000)
Genjutsu:
D-Imaginary Illusion Jutsu (100/100)
Taijutsu:
Forbidden- 8 Inner Gates (5000/7000)
A- Strong Fist (700/1000)
B- Maito Guy Special Taijutsu (500/500)
C-Konoha Taijutsu (300/300)
EXP: 2000]
The first thing I did after my evolution, was adding 500 EXP into each my physique, and my Chakra, instantly evolving me into the Peak of a Jonin.
I finally had more than enough EXP, and I was currently in the middle of a war.
Not using it like this seemed stupid, more than anything else.
Not only that, my Jutsu arsenal was only useful with higher amounts of Chakra.
A clear disadvantage of me increasing my chakra amount but such a drastic degree was the visible drop in my chakra control.
That being said, that is something I would be able to train in the future.
And now, with a much higher physique, I will be able to use the Inner gates more easily as well.
Speaking of the Inner Gates… I stared at it for a moment, before deciding to spend another 1000 EXP to upgrade it, so that I can now use the 5th Gate too.
I felt a massive surge in my combat strength, as my body felt more in tune with 'me.'
I would definitely be able to combat an Elite Jonin now, probably with relative ease if it is a lower level one.
Since the 5th Inner gate increases my strength like crazy.
I wasn't able to feel how my Uzumaki bloodline immediately impacted me, probably just like the Senju Bloodline.
For the Senju bloodline, it decreased the amount of EXP I needed to an average Senju to level up.
While Senju inherently starts with a high amount of Chakra, I started with a lower amount, but can level up much faster than them.
Also, from my understanding, to level up in ranks after Chunin, it is not the same for all players.
For example, if you have a crappy bloodline, you would require more EXP to level up than most.
The average player might require more than 1000 EXP, probably nearing the 2000 EXP range.
This was how the system factored in 'Natural talent.'
But for me, due to my bloodlines and title, I had a drastically lesser amount of EXP required to level up.
But now that I had already reached the Peak Jonin…I got my next personal mission already.
[ Personal Mission
Rank: S (Selected by system)
Description: Upon reaching Peak Jonin for both Chakra and Physique, the player has to completely master 1 Forbidden Ninjutsu. This is because every Elite-Jonin inside of the game has reached a certain threshold of power, and has impeccable use of high level Jutsu.
Mission Objective: Completely master a Forbidden Ninjutsu
Reward:
Being allowed to reach the 'Elite Jonin' rank of power.]
It seems like this was another way the game was clearly filtering out people.
Inside of the Naruto world, a select few A rank, and majority of S rank Ninjutsu were considered as 'Forbidden.'
For example, Naruto's Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu, which is an advanced variant of the base Shadow Clone Jutsu, was a forbidden ranked Ninjutsu.
(Authors note: It might be different from the anime but this is what I am going with)
Now, this was a filter for players who didn't have major connections. Up to this point, grinding allowed a player to become a Peak Jonin.
Sure, it would take forever, and you might have a shit bloodline.
That being said, it was possible.
But if one did not have connections to one of the Great Villages, getting their hands on a Forbidden ranked ninjutsu was basically impossible.
This was the limit of ordinary players.
But not for me…I am able to actually finish it even right now…
I mean, I already had access to a Forbidden ranked Ninjuts…I also had the required amount of Exp to get this done…
[Forbidden- 8 Inner Gates (5000>>>>7000/7000)]
[EXP: 2000>>>>0]
Well, I have already made my choice.
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Authors note:
You can read some chapters ahead if you want to on my p#treon.com/Fat_Cultivator