"What's going on? Why all the commotion? Is Karina back—" said the man before stopping mid-sentence.
His eyes immediately focused on Reiji.
"Reiji!" the man exclaimed, looking shocked.
Reiji grinned. "Hey, Uncle Keito."
Keito stared at Reiji with a sharp gaze.
"You! How are you? Are you okay? I heard you were unconscious for fifteen days!"
Reiji shrugged casually. "I'm fine, Uncle. Just unconscious."
Keito sighed heavily, while Kasumi placed her hands on her hips.
"Just? Just?! That's very concerning, you know!" Kasumi shouted before suddenly pinching Reiji's ear.
"Ouch! Ouch! Aunt! I'm sorry! Please let go!" Reiji winced, trying to escape from the painful pinch.
Kasumi finally released Reiji with a stern expression. "Hmph! Next time, don't make others worry! Do you understand?"
Reiji rubbed his red ear and smiled slightly. "I understand, Aunt Kasumi…"
Keito chuckled at their interaction and then patted Reiji on the shoulder. "We're glad you're back, kid."
After that, the conversation continued.
Reiji answered various questions they had about what happened during the last fifteen days.
"You know, the one who was most worried about you was Karina," Kasumi suddenly said.
"That girl kept asking Kushina about you. So, you should go see her and apologize soon."
Reiji let out a small sigh and nodded. "I understand, Aunt Kasumi."
After a few more exchanges, Reiji finally said his goodbyes and left the Clan Leader's house.
Once Reiji arrived at his own home, he paused for a moment in front of the door.
The light from inside was still dimly lit. Reiji remembered something—Karina was in his room on the second floor.
That meant Reiji would have to sleep in his parents' long-empty room.
Reiji took a slow breath before finally stepping inside.
The familiar aroma of his home welcomed Reiji, bringing back old memories that were hard to erase.
That night, as Reiji lay in the bed that once belonged to his parents, he stared at the ceiling, allowing his thoughts to drift in silence.
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...
Time passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, a month had gone by since Reiji resolved the issue with Kushina in Konoha.
However, for Reiji, this time was not just a fleeting moment without meaning.
During this period, Reiji had immersed himself in research—not ordinary research, but a deep exploration of the fundamental essence of this world.
Reiji's research focused on Chakra, the power that underlies everything in the ninja world.
Why? Because Chakra is not just energy.
Chakra is the pulse of life, the force that flows in every living being, even in the air they breathe.
Every breath carries a trace of Chakra, every step taken signifies the presence of Chakra.
Chakra is not merely a tool for fighting; it is the principle that underlies all existence in this world.
In Reiji's past life on Earth, he had become accustomed to various concepts of mystical energy.
Where he had felt the flow of Mystic Energy, the power he used in Shamanic Spells.
Reiji also understood the flow of Qi Energy, the essence of life that flows in the bodies of martial artists.
Not only that, but Reiji was also familiar with Mana Energy, the fuel for wizards that shapes magic from the void.
But in this world, everything is rooted in one thing—Chakra.
However, Chakra is not a simple, singular energy.
Chakra has complex layers, various types, and unique flow patterns.
Chakra is not just a combination of Physical Energy and Spiritual Energy—it is something more than that.
In this world, Chakra flows not only within the body but also around them.
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The Puppet Maker in the World of Naruto
A man who is a scientist, researcher, and expert mechanic in robotics dies in a massive explosion that occurs in his laboratory while developing an advanced robot project. However, instead of experiencing death as he thought, the man awakens in another world—a strange place with vast stretches of desert.
There, the man is surrounded by people who can jump high, calling themselves ninjas. The confusion he initially felt grows as he realizes that this world is not unfamiliar to him. This is the world of Naruto! However, there is one thing that surprises him.
"Isn't this Sunagakure? Why am I not in Konoha? This poorest village... Oh my God, this is serious!"
Now, in the midst of a new life filled with danger and uncertainty, the scientist must find a way to survive in Sunagakure, a harsh place full of limitations. With his robotic knowledge, can the man change his fate in this ninja world, or will he fall along with the village?]
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