Ryuken was assigned to Class 1-A, a section filled almost entirely with children from the great clans. After the Hokage's opening speech, he took a seat in the very back of the classroom. Two civilian-born kids sat beside him, whispering nervously.
A few minutes later, the door slid open.A man in a Chūnin vest stepped inside. He had dark, unremarkable hair, a faint scar under his left eye, and a sharp, commanding gaze. The metal plate of his Konoha headband glinted as he surveyed the class.
"I am Kichiro Hayato," he announced, his voice calm but firm. "From today onward, you will address me as Hayato-sensei. I'll be your instructor for the next several years. We'll start by introducing ourselves. One by one, come up and write your name on the board."
He wrote his name in neat strokes, then gestured for the first student to follow.
Ryuken leaned back in his chair, barely listening as his classmates began their introductions. His attention drifted—until something impossible happened.
A blue, translucent screen appeared in the air before him, hovering silently.
Startled, he glanced around. None of the other students reacted. Only he could see it.
(Entry into the Academy – Requirement for System Activation fulfilled.)
What the…?
(Host: Ryuken Uchiha. The System allows travel between worlds and grants rewards upon significant achievements. Rewards may include items, techniques, or martial arts.)
(Note: Further growth must come through the Host's own effort and training. The System functions as support only.)
(Function "Status Board" unlocked.)(Function "Inventory" unlocked.)(Function "Quest" unlocked.)(Other functions locked until conditions are met.)
Ryuken's dark eyes widened. He stared at the glowing words, trying to process what he was seeing.
A system… I actually have one, he thought, his pulse quickening. Since I was born, I've wondered if I'd ever get a "golden finger." And now—it's real. But this doesn't make me overpowered. It's just a tool. My strength will still depend on my own talent and hard work. I'll have to use it wisely.
Tentatively, he tapped the screen. It shifted, displaying a new set of options.
(Status Board – Unlocked)(Inventory – Unlocked)(Quest – Unlocked)(Shop – Closed)(World Travel – Locked)
He opened the Status Board, and a list of information appeared before him:
Name: Ryuken UchihaAge: 6 (physical)Race: HumanOccupation: StudentClass: ShinobiBloodline: AwakenedAbility: Sharingan (2 Tomoe)Level: Academy GraduateChakra Control: 79 / 100 (Stage.1) Chakra Level: Genin BeginnerStatus: AliveUniverse: Shinobi WorldEnergy Source: Chakra
Ryuken's lips curved slightly.So these are my basic stats… and my chakra control is already close to perfect. My chakra level is still low since I'm just a kid, but with enough meditation and training, I can push it to the top.
His gaze lingered on the final line."Universe: Shinobi World." Does that mean I can really travel to other worlds once I unlock it?He clenched his fist. Then I'll just have to get strong enough first.
He switched to the Inventory tab—only to find it completely empty.
Just like in games… I have to earn everything myself.
Before he could explore further, something struck him square on the forehead. A piece of chalk bounced off his desk.
"Maybe you should stop daydreaming and pay attention," Hayato-sensei said, eyes narrowing. "It's your turn."
Snapping back to reality, Ryuken stood up, walked calmly to the board, and wrote his name.
"I'm Ryuken Uchiha," he said flatly. "I'm six years old. There's nothing in particular I like or dislike. My goal is to serve the village, just as my parents did."
The teacher studied him for a moment, eyes narrowing slightly.
For an Uchiha, he's oddly modest, Hayato thought. Not arrogant, not ambitious… more like a civilian child. His test results were average, too. Strange. I'll have to keep an eye on him.
"Alright, next," Hayato said, motioning to the next student.
Ryuken returned to his seat, ignoring the stares of a few curious classmates. As soon as he sat down, he silently reopened the Quest tab.
The other functions won't help me grow directly, he thought, but maybe this one will.
Lines of text appeared before him:
Main Quests– Triggered by specific events. Must be completed within a time limit.
Side Quests– Recurring challenges that help improve training and skill progression.
Main Quest: None Active
Side Quest 1: Perfect your chakra control. (Stage.1) Reward: Skill – Double Speed (1 hour)
Side Quest 2: Evolve your Kekkei Genkai through intense training and life-or-death combat.Stages:
Three-Tomoe Sharingan
Mangekyō Sharingan
Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan
Rinnegan
Tomoe-Rinnegan
Rewards:– #1: Thunder Breathing (All Six Forms)– #2: Domain Expansion– #3–#5: Error 404 – Rewards locked until previous stages completed.
Ryuken's eyes widened slightly, though he kept his composure.
No main quest yet. That's fine—it'll come eventually. But these side quests… they're incredible.
He smirked faintly.If I master water-walking, I'll earn a temporary speed boost. And if I awaken my three-tomoe Sharingan, I'll unlock Thunder Breathing—Zenitsu's technique from Demon Slayer. That could strengthen my kenjutsu immensely. Then there's the Mangekyō reward… Domain Expansion. From Jujutsu Kaisen, huh? I wonder which one—Gojo's or Sukuna's? Either way, it'll be powerful.
His expression hardened.Still, I have to survive long enough to reach that point. After the Third Ninja War, Obito will attack Konoha, and that's when the tension between the Uchiha and the village begins. I can't draw attention from either side until I'm strong enough.
His gaze turned distant and cold.I have to protect myself—and Shisui. He's too trusting, too naïve. Even if I don't want attachments, I can't let him die. It's my duty.
For a moment, the faint light of determination burned in Ryuken's dark eyes.
No longer just a child, but a piece moving silently across the board—ready to defy the fate that awaited every pawn of Konoha.