'This simulation... was just too epic!'
Seeing the development of this storyline, Takumi felt an unprecedented sense of awe in his heart!
Originally, he thought walking the path of the Fist Emperor was impressive enough.
Even being hunted down and killed by eleven Akatsuki's members was only slightly beyond expectations.
And the way he died didn't sound shameful either.
After all, in the history of the Shinobi World, few people have survived being hunted by eleven Kage level powerhouses.
So, he felt that even if his life ended there, it wouldn't be a loss!
But who would have thought…
There was a follow-up!
Three years later, he was actually reanimated by the Impure World Reincarnation!
'This Yakushi Kabuto is truly deep and unassuming.'
Takumi had to sigh in admiration.
During the Chunin Exams arc, he felt Kabuto was deeply hidden. Before he revealed his true colors, Takumi always thought he was a good guy! And seeing him get beaten up, he even felt sorry for him!
Who would have thought it was all an act.
And even after his identity was exposed, he was still ambiguous... switching back and forth between Sasori and Orochimaru as a double agent.
It was impossible to figure out his true intentions.
'It seems Yakushi Kabuto truly saw Orochimaru as his father.'
Takumi couldn't help but sigh.
In the original work, Kabuto's personality collapsed only after Orochimaru died, leading him down a path of no return.
If it weren't for Sasuke's existence, he might have directly destroyed the Shinobi World.
Because he wanted to see what was so captivating about Sasuke, whom Orochimaru cared about, he chose to cooperate with Obito.
Otherwise, with Obito's level of strength, what capital did he have to cooperate?
What did Kabuto want from him? A hundred thousand White Zetsu cannon fodder?
And the Kabuto in this simulated life was clearly the darkest, most deeply scarred, and most detached version!
He created an Impure World Reincarnation army to massacre the Shinobi World!
And specifically revived Takumi to make him kill his own people!
Basically, Kabuto's move was purely to vent his hatred and destructive desires, a mindset of 'I'm tired, just destroy everything', with absolutely no room for negotiation!
'It seems I need to be especially wary of technical experts in the future, particularly those who use techniques like the Impure World Reincarnation...'
Just thinking about how even Madara and Hashirama fell victim in the previous simulation made Takumi feel weary.
Especially Madara!
Good grief… Madara was still waiting for the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and then the damn Shinobi World got wiped out!
He started planning from the Battle at the Valley of the End decades ago, then endured silently, made all sorts of arrangements, lived underground for decades.
All for the day Nagato would revive him, he would absorb all nine Biju to become the Jubi's Jinchuriki, then activate the Infinite Tsukuyomi to achieve permanent peace...
And then.
He opens his eyes, and he's floating in the sky, everyone on the ground is dead!
What the hell is there to play!
Recalling Madara's expression in the sky just now, Takumi couldn't help but laugh!
It's so hilarious!
…
Steadying his mindset.
It was about time for Takumi to start the settlement for this round.
"System, you can start now!"
Takumi rubbed his hands together, feeling a bit nervous inside.
To be honest, he was very satisfied with this simulation.
After all, in the end…
Even the Shinobi World was destroyed!
Even just considering his achievements, his life was illustrious, having killed many powerful experts!
He hoped this simulation would give him an S!
[Ding! Simulation over!]
[Settling...]
[Please wait...]
[Ding! This simulation's rating is A!]
Hearing the system's voice, Takumi was momentarily distracted, then immediately became agitated!
'Hey! No way?'
'The development this time was so intense, how come the rating is only A?'
Takumi felt somewhat speechless.
In the previous simulation, he just fought Zabuza and still got an A rating.
This time he freaking solo-killed Itachi and destroyed the entire Shinobi World!
And with that, it's still only A?
Sensing Takumi's dissatisfaction, the system explained:
[In this simulated life, the host walked a bloody path of strength, successfully gained powerful abilities, and earned the title of Fist Emperor across the entire Shinobi World.]
[Your death at the hands of the Akatsuki was also commendable. If your life had ended there, you could have received an S.]
[However, the shortcoming is that three years later, you were summoned as Yakushi Kabuto's pawn, and a pawn without bestowed personality or emotions at that.]
[In the Shinobi World, personality and emotions are of utmost importance, because there are simply too many strong individuals!]
[Without personality and emotions, one is the lowest, most inferior pawn, in other words, a tool.]
[And this move lowered your prestige, reducing the overall rating.]
[Therefore, you can only receive an A rating.]
'Ah, this...'
After seeing the system's detailed and responsible explanation, Takumi was once again left speechless.
Because…
What the system said really made sense!
He always felt that the move of reanimating past powerhouses in the Fourth Shinobi World War was somewhat degrading.
The best example is Haku and Zabuza.
Their deaths undoubtedly left a heavy mark on Naruto history.
Their deaths were very poignant, heartbreaking, and memorable.
However, when they were reanimated in the Fourth Shinobi World War… they just died again inexplicably without leaving any profound scenes...
Doing this instantly ruined their previous characterizations!
There are countless other examples.
Like Deidara, who died upholding his art.
Itachi, who died for his little brother.
Chiyo, who died for the future of the Land of Wind...
The deaths of these people were all meaningful and poignant.
But once reanimated, they became mediocre!
He knew one can't desecrate corpses too often.
"Alright, if you put it that way, I'll have to accept it..."
Takumi sighed helplessly.
'A is A then.'
'At the very least.'
'I could still get a reward!'
[Ding! Since your rating reached A level.]
[You can choose one of the following rewards:]
[1. The accumulated Chakra from your Shinobi career.]
[2. The Fist Emperor's fist you honed.]
[3. 5% mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique.]
[4. The combat techniques you honed during your Shinobi career.]
Glancing at the rewards, Takumi didn't even think twice and made his decision immediately!
"System! I choose 2!"
After the command was given, in an instant, an immensely deep and mysterious power flooded into Takumi's body!
He felt the world spin, his ears ringing!
Even though his body had been enhanced, he still couldn't quite handle the infusion of such vast power!
"Huff, huff, huff..."
Takumi lay on the ground, gasping for breath.
"So intense, this power..."
"Is this the Fist Emperor power that can shatter the Susano'o?!"
He lay on the ground for a full half minute before he recovered.
And his brain and body finally fully integrated with this power.
Clenching his fingers, Takumi felt somewhat numb.
Like his hand had been tied up and deprived of blood flow for a long time.
Then, he took a deep breath…
And lightly swung.
"Boom!!!!"
A violent sound of tearing air echoed through the room.
The violent fist wind actually punched a large hole in the wall!
Bricks, rubble... clattered down!
"This!"
"I didn't even use any force!"
Takumi was utterly stunned!
'This is the fist that can punch through a Susano'o!?'
'A light swing can shatter a wall!?'
Takumi felt incredibly excited!
Although he had experienced that powerful bearing in the previous simulated life…
The feeling of his weak body instantly receiving such immense power was completely different!
It's like the difference between someone who works hard, overtime, starting a business, doing trade, and finally earning 5 million.
Versus someone who wins 5 million in the lottery.
The feeling is completely different!
Takumi rubbed his head slightly.
He figured that with his current fist, probably no one in the entire Konoha could withstand it.
The Konoha 12, the Elite Jonin...
Even the Sandaime Hokage couldn't possibly take one of his punches head-on!
'It seems I'll have to hold back my power from now on, otherwise, there could be trouble...'
'Maybe just playing around with Naruto and the others could smash them to pieces...'
…
Taking a look at the system panel, the previous simulation lasted a total of 21 years.
It would probably be ready again by tomorrow noon.
So he'd call it a day for now.
Feeling his stomach, a sense of emptiness hit him. Takumi decided to go to Ichiraku Ramen and have Ayame make him some noodles.
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