[However, the tasks issued by this system are all for the purpose of ensuring the host's survival. If the host fails to complete the tasks, guess what the consequences will be?]
Kazuki fell silent.
Survival missions? Does that mean if I fail to complete them, I'll automatically die without the system having to do anything?
Thinking of this, Kazuki couldn't help but cry out, "System, I'm facing the crisis of my clan's extinction! That beast Senju Butsuma could attack at any time. Don't you have any newbie gift pack for me?"
Kazuki's strength was only that of a slightly stronger chunin.
After all, as the young clan leader of the Hagoromo clan, he possessed more ninjutsu than others. It would be unreasonable for him to be at the level of an ordinary chunin.
However, under such a crisis of annihilation, what use was a stronger chunin? If thrown into battle, he probably wouldn't even make a splash.
Therefore, if the system didn't give him some assistance, he probably wouldn't live much longer.
[Ding! Given the host's poor skills, the system is awarding one point of talent value (limited).]
Kazuki was instantly annoyed. "Does this have to be so mean? This system is actually mocking me."
However, in order to survive, being called a noob was acceptable.
"Talent points? What's the use of them?" Kazuki asked.
[Talent points can stimulate and develop the host's potential. After using talent points, the host will gain the most suitable abilities.]
Kazuki nodded. "I see. Then use it."
[One talent point (limited) has been used.]
As soon as the system finished speaking, Kazuki felt his chakra surging within his body. The amount of chakra kept increasing, quickly reaching the level of a special jonin.
The next second, a chill rose from his body, and soon a layer of frost formed on the ground.
[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully awakened Ice Release!]
Whoosh!
The tent flap was lifted, and a middle-aged man with brown hair walked in.
"This is?"
The middle-aged man walked quickly to Kazuki with a look of surprise. "Kazuki, you've awakened Ice Release?!"
The middle-aged man with brown hair was none other than Hagoromo Reiryū, the patriarch of the Hagoromo clan.
After confirming that Kazuki had indeed awakened Ice Release, he was overjoyed. "That's great! I didn't expect that your injury would actually be a blessing in disguise and you would awaken Ice Release. Now your chances of surviving on the battlefield will be much greater."
Looking at the man before him, Kazuki hesitated for a moment before saying, "Father."
The way he called him "father" felt awkward, but he had no choice.
After all, the body he transmigrated into was indeed the son of Hagoromo Reiryū. If he didn't call him father but instead called him clan leader, wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?
At that point, Reiryū would probably give him a good slap across the face to teach him a lesson.
Reiryū sat down by the bed. "Now that you've awakened Ice Release, you should be able to learn Ice Release ninjutsu."
"However, since we're not on clan territory and don't have the relevant ninjutsu scrolls, you can't learn other techniques. I can only teach you a C-rank Ice Armor Technique for now."
As a top-tier ninja clan second only to the Senju and Uchiha, the Hagoromo clan naturally possessed its own bloodline limit.
As members of the Hagoromo clan, they were able to use the Five Elements Ninjutsu with less chakra compared to other ninja clans.
Furthermore, a very small number of outstanding members could awaken bloodline limits in terms of attributes, but these awakened bloodline limits couldn't be inherited.
For example, Reiryū possessed the Mud Release bloodline limit, but the chances of his son Kazuki inheriting his Mud Release were extremely small.
That's why he was so happy to see Kazuki awaken Ice Release.
Because awakening a bloodline limit meant that Kazuki would at least reach the level of an elite jonin in the future, and might even reach the level of a clan leader.
For a clan, having a powerful heir was always something to be happy about.
Upon hearing that Reiryū was going to teach him ninjutsu, Kazuki immediately smiled and nodded.
Seeing this, Reiryū said, "Of course, I don't have the ability of Ice Release, so I can only teach you the hand seals and chakra flow of the Ice Armor Technique. The rest you'll have to practice on your own."
Kazuki nodded. "Understood, Father."
Afterwards, Reiryū began to teach Kazuki the hand seals and chakra circulation routes for the Ice Armor Technique.
Since the Ice Armor Technique was only a C-rank ninjutsu, it wasn't that complicated to use, and Reiryū quickly finished teaching it to Kazuki.
At this time, the great battle had just ended, and as the clan leader, Reiryū still had to deal with matters from the battlefield.
Therefore, after teaching Kazuki the Ice Armor Technique, he hurriedly returned to the council hall in the center of the camp.
Night fell quickly.
"Ice Release: Ice Armor Technique!"
After Kazuki completed the five hand seals, a layer of ice armor immediately appeared on his body.
He took out his kunai and tentatively scratched it. A white mark immediately appeared on the ice armor.
"The strength is acceptable. At least I don't have to worry about a shuriken suddenly flying over from the battlefield and killing me."
Feeling the strength of the ice armor, Kazuki muttered under his breath.
The moon had already risen outside. After having dinner, Kazuki lay down on the bed, intending to go to sleep.
However, perhaps because he'd just transmigrated, or perhaps because he was on the battlefield, Kazuki tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Kazuki was in a daze, half asleep and half awake.
Suddenly—
BOOM!
An explosion rang out.
"Enemy attack!!!"
Immediately afterwards, a warning siren pierced the sky.
Kazuki opened his eyes and sat up instantly. He quickly grabbed a short sword from beside the bed, put on his shoes, and rushed to the tent entrance.
Because Kazuki hadn't taken off his clothes while sleeping, he grabbed his short sword, lifted the tent flap, and rushed out just three or four seconds after the explosion.
At this moment, all the members of the Hagoromo clan gripped their weapons warily and came to the open space around the tents, vigilantly surveying their surroundings.
Seeing this, Kazuki suddenly realized what was happening.
Damn it! Why did I rush out like that?
Isn't it nice to stay in the tent? Why should I come out?
[Ding! Host is about to face a life-or-death crisis. Mission issued: Survive the night raid.]
[Mission complete, reward: one talent point (skill).]
[Does the host accept the mission?]
Kazuki fell silent again.
Do I have a choice? Your question sounds pointless.
"I accept!" Kazuki said helplessly.
Whoosh!
A figure appeared beside Kazuki.
"Who!"
Kazuki was startled, his hair standing on end, and he instinctively swung the short sword behind him.
Clang!
The blade was blocked by a scabbard.
"Young Clan Leader!" A square-faced man stood beside Kazuki, holding a short sword.
"Masamichi?" Kazuki recognized him at a glance.
After all, Masamichi's square face was indeed quite square, and it was hard to forget.
Masamichi nodded. "Senju Butsuma led a squad to launch a surprise attack on us from behind the camp. The clan leader has already gone to deal with it, but..."