'A bit too naive.'
Takumi couldn't help but shake his head. 'You didn't leave enough room for retreat, and why come here yourself to explain the plan?'
"If Danzo or Hiruzen wanted to detain you, how would you escape?"
'It was still a bit reckless.'
Fortunately, the situation Takumi mentioned did not occur in the subsequent simulation.
[Konoha's Chunin Exams proceeded as scheduled.]
[Sunagakure was invited. You led Temari and Gaara to participate in this surface-level Chunin Exam, and the covert plan to eliminate Orochimaru.]
[The first exam proceeded without incident because the classroom was too crowded… initiating a fight would have caused heavy casualties.]
[During the second exam, Konoha and Sunagakure's Shinobi, pre-positioned in the Forest of Death, intervened when Orochimaru attacked Sasuke and Naruto.]
[Four Jonin used the Four Violet Flame Formation to trap Orochimaru and the Jonin inside.]
[Orochimaru, unprepared and unable to perform the Summoning: Edo Tensei, was utterly defeated but managed to escape cunningly.]
[Konoha and Sunagakure forged a stronger alliance treaty.]
[You led the Sunagakure's Shinobi back to the village.]
[One year later, thanks to your outstanding strength, reputation within the village, and the recommendation of Chiyo and Ebizo, you successfully became the Godaime Kazekage.]
[Two years later, the Akatsuki launched a night raid on Sunagakure, which you thwarted, severely injuring Deidara.]
[Sasori was also permanently eliminated by you and Chiyo working together.]
[You immediately issued warnings to all Shinobi Villages. However, the Akatsuki's members still effortlessly captured all the Biju except for the Hachibi, Kyubi, and Ichibi.]
[The Fourth Shinobi World War began as scheduled.]
[You and the other four Kage united to form the Allied Shinobi Forces.]
[You and the other Kage were no match for Madara and were critically injured, near death.]
[In the end, relying on Sasuke and Naruto's power, you successfully survived the Fourth Shinobi World War.]
[Afterward, you and Temari lived a happy and fulfilling life.]
[At age forty-seven, you died from an infectious disease, leaving Temari and your two children behind.]
'Pretty smooth sailing, but why do I have a bad feeling about this?'
Takumi frowned deeply.
Although it couldn't be called dying of old age, considering the average lifespan in the Shinobi World, he lived quite a while.
But precisely because it was so smooth, Takumi found it hard to believe.
The entire simulation process seemed to encounter almost no significant troubles.
[Ding! Simulation ended!]
[Settling rewards...]
[Please wait...]
[Ding! For this simulation, the rating is: A!]
'As I thought!'
Takumi had an 'I-told-you-so' expression.
But he was still somewhat unwilling.
Because he couldn't find the reason for the low rating.
The simulated life seemed quite successful, and the achievements weren't small.
Yet the rating was only A?
He had to get an explanation from the system.
'System! Get out here!'
[The simulation process did not change history much, nor did it significantly impact history.]
[Simply put, your influence on history in the simulation was minimal. Even becoming Kazekage did not raise the evaluation.]
[In short, too inconspicuous.]
'Uh... well, true.'
Takumi had to admit.
Throughout the simulation, there wasn't much change to the major events of the Shinobi World.
Even becoming Kazekage didn't bring transformative development to Sunagakure.
Moreover, during the simulation, especially before becoming Kazekage, the focus was more on Temari and Gaara.
Temari was the woman he loved, and Gaara was someone he cared about, a pitiable child he felt sorry for.
Even during daily training, he never forgot to create exquisite Iron Sand gifts for Temari.
But because of this, he managed to marry Temari.
Although the later part of the simulation was sped up, Takumi still watched the entire simulated life between him and Temari in his mind.
The Takumi who mastered Magnet Release seemed exceptionally skilled at using it to create romantic scenes.
Under the night sky, the two sat on a sand dune gazing at the stars.
The simulated Takumi used Magnet Release to form various patterns in the air with Iron Sand to delight Temari.
On every birthday and anniversary, carefully prepared, unique gifts and surprises.
These little moments composed the daily life of the simulated Takumi and Temari, keeping their relationship very stable, never cooling down.
'Putting the rating aside, just these warm memories... if transferred to Temari, that would be quite interesting.'
Takumi temporarily forgot about the low rating. 'I wonder what expression she'll have the next time we meet?'
Takumi said he was looking forward to it very much.
[Ding! As your simulation rating for this session reached A.]
[You may choose 1 reward from the following:]
[1. The Magnet Release talent trained over a lifetime.]
[2. The lifetime accumulation of Chakra.]
[3. The lifetime collection of Iron Sand handicrafts.]
'Uh... what's the third reward supposed to be?'
Takumi tilted his head with a confused expression.
'This counts as a reward?'
If he chose the Magnet Release talent, based on the scenes he saw in the simulation, couldn't he just make those handicrafts whenever he wanted?
'Seems like just filler.'
Takumi shook his head, a trace of disdain in his eyes. 'System, you're really slipping. If there aren't suitable rewards, just don't show them.'
'It just makes you look awkward. Might as well include some practical life skills or something.'
'Frankly speaking, you could just...'
After a series of sarcastic remarks, Takumi finally selected this round's reward.
Of course, unquestionably, it was the Magnet Release talent.
In an instant.
He felt he could control magnetism.
When he activated the magnetic force, the iron furniture around him immediately began to clump together.
A screeching sound erupted, and he panicked, stopping it immediately, then looked at the sleeping Kurenai on the bed.
Fortunately, Kurenai didn't wake up. Perhaps she was too exhausted from yesterday, having only fallen asleep early this morning.
'She had been through enough yesterday, let her rest well today.'
Takumi chuckled inwardly, then walked out of the house.
Meanwhile, in Sunagakure, Land of Wind.
Temari, who had just stepped out of her house, suddenly froze.
A flood of memories abruptly poured into her mind, plunging her into confusion.
"What's wrong?"
Kankuro noticed Temari's strange expression and immediately asked worriedly, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"N-no, nothing."
Temari came back to her senses, forcing a smile, then ignored Kankuro's calls from behind and walked away.
"What's happening to me? Those memories just now... what are they? An illusion?"
Temari was flustered, impacted by the sudden memories.
Especially those beautiful, romantic memories, which made her feel a warm, cozy sensation spreading through her body.
'Takumi... husband?'
'Wait! Why did I call him husband?'
'What on earth is going on?'
Temari's face flushed bright red.
"Hey, don't forget about Gaara. We still need to go find him."
Kankuro finally caught up to Temari and said irritably.
"Ah! Oh, right, I know."
Temari was somewhat distracted. Startled by Kankuro's call, she let out a yelp before processing what he said.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
Kankuro looked at Temari suspiciously. "Maybe you should stay home. I'll go find that Gaara guy."
Speaking of Gaara, Kankuro couldn't help but complain. "What's with Gaara? He has to train at night? And says he can't disturb others."
"Doesn't he know he's a Jinchuriki? He's a very important person for the village! What if something happens to him?"
As Kankuro was complaining, Gaara slowly approached from the distance.
"Uh..."
Kankuro was speechless on the spot.