Chapter 4: Entry-Level Life Experience Game Ends
Actually, Naruto's Heart-Nature had already been polished quite well. The reason he was so anxious to learn the techniques of the Eight Extremes Fistwas because he had a premonition that his time in this world was coming to an end.
After ten years of constant exploration, Naruto had figured out the specific function of the "System" and truly understood that he was currently just in a dream that was excessively real.
The memories from before he was three years old had not deceived Naruto; he did not belong to this world. That world with Ninjas and Ninjutsu was his true home.
Through Naruto's constant pondering and indirect questioning of Liu Renju, he already had a general judgment about the situation in his original world.
He should have become a political scapegoat, or rather, a tool to divert hatred.
However, based on the sporadic memories from before he was three, Naruto judged that the situation he would face after ending this Life Experience Game and returning to his original body would definitely not be optimistic.
Therefore, acquiring skills that would allow him to survive well became Naruto's most important task.
However, Naruto's intense focus on studying the Eight Extremes Fist made Liu Renju dissatisfied. Liu Renju felt that Naruto shouldn't just be obsessed with individual bravery.
"Yier, let me ask you, what is the difference between an enemy of ten and an enemy of a hundred?"
"The former is weak, and the latter is strong."
"Then let me ask you again, what is the difference between an enemy of a thousand and an enemy of ten thousand?"
"This..." Facing Liu Renju's tricky question, Narutowas a bit speechless. However, after thinking for a while, Naruto still gave his answer: "The former is very strong, but the latter is even stronger!"
Hearing Naruto's answer, Liu Renju was so angry that he trembled all over, and the goatee on his chin even had a tendency to move without wind.
"Is this a question of strength?! This is the difference between a reckless man who is good at fighting and a great general who commands an army!"
"Individual bravery is indeed useful at times, but sometimes you have to use your brain, especially when encountering an unbeatable existence!"
"Don't just think about practicing martial arts all day long without any ink in your belly. Don't end up being plotted against and killed without even knowing which gutter you capsized in!"
After being lectured by Liu Renju, although Narutocouldn't say he was entirely convinced, he also felt that practicing martial arts and studying literature should be balanced, and one shouldn't be favored over the other.
"Master, I understand, I won't do it again in the future..."
"A child who can be taught!" Liu Renju stroked his goatee and nodded repeatedly. "Then today I will tell you about this 'Dragon-Slaying Technique,' so that you can see why scholars are often superior to warriors!"
From then on, the knowledge Liu Renju taught Naruto was no longer limited to books, but began to slowly cover all aspects of life.
Not only that, Liu Renju also reminded Sun Jiakangto hire several elite scholars proficient in Western learning as teachers for Naruto, striving to forge Naruto into a dragon among men who was truly proficient in both Chinese and Western cultures, and capable of both literature and martial arts.
Naruto's initial Heart-Nature, combined with his unbearable memories from before he was three, caused Naruto to be like a sponge absorbing water, exhausting all his strength to absorb as much of this knowledge as possible.
Practicing martial arts in the morning, studying literature in the afternoon, and having to take extra lessons in Western learning at night—Narutocontinued this boring life until the day of his coming-of-age ceremony at eighteen.
On the day of the coming-of-age ceremony, in addition to the grand banquet Sun Jiakang set up for him, Naruto's National Martial Arts master also found him and taught him the fighting techniques of the Eight Extremes Fist.
Naruto, who had turned into a handsome young man, solemnly cupped his hands to salute his National Martial Arts master. After the last puzzle piece was completed, the premonition that he was about to leave became even stronger.
Sure enough, after Naruto practiced the Eight Extremes Fist techniques twice, the long-lost System prompt sounded in Naruto's mind.
"The Entry-Level Life Experience Game has officially ended. Host Naruto Uzumaki will be forcibly extracted from this game and sent back to the Naruto World in 30 seconds."
"Conducting a quality assessment of this game, please wait..."
"This game's quality assessment is complete. The specific report and scores are as follows:"
"The Entry-Level Life Experience Game serves as a welfare start after the Host first binds with this System. This game has no power System that transcends common sense, no intricate interpersonal relationships, only endless basic opportunities."
"Fortunately, Host Naruto Uzumaki's Heart-Natureis acceptable. He grasped every opportunity to improve himself and studied various knowledge in this Life Experience Game conscientiously during these fifteen years."
"Although there are commendable points, it was too rigid and conventional. The Host did not have many stunning achievements in this Life Experience Game."
"Based on the above, the quality evaluation of this Life Experience Game is medium. 50 Experience Points have been awarded, with a current balance of 70 Experience Points. The Host can redeem rewards in the Experience Mall later."
"I've actually stayed in this world for 15 years so quickly..." Naruto withdrew his fists and exhaled, walked to his National Martial Arts master, and stood respectfully. "Master, thank you for your careful care over the years. Yier might not be able to stay by your side often in the future."
"Yier, you..."
Naruto's National Martial Arts master was confused. Saying these things at the coming-of-age ceremony was indeed a bit inappropriate.
However, Naruto did not continue to exchange pleasantries with his National Martial Arts master. With only 30 seconds, he couldn't afford to waste too much time; his parents in this world were still waiting for him in the hall.
Naruto strode forward and arrived in the hall in less than five seconds.
Disregarding the wealthy merchants and officials who were on good terms with Sun Jiakang in the hall, he walked up to the two elders and knelt on both knees to perform a grand salute.
"Father, Mother. Yier thanks you both for your upbringing over the years. Although I cannot continue to fulfill my filial piety before you, Yier will definitely keep your kindness in mind and will never forget it in this life!"
"Yier, what are you saying? Your father and I..."
Naruto shook his head, looking at the gradually blurring scene in front of him with a smile. He knew he was about to be expelled from this world, so he immediately stood up and hugged Sun Jiakang and Li Jingjing one by one.
"Father, Mother, your son is leaving!"
Two lines of clear tears streaked down the corners of Naruto's eyes. The scene in front of him became like a shattered mirror, scattering all over the floor. When Naruto opened his eyes again, that milky-white space appeared before him once more.
Looking at the light screen in front of him, as well as the evaluation displayed and the 70 Experience Points he possessed, Naruto understood that this was not only the place where the Life Experience Game began, but also the place to redeem rewards after the Life Experience Game ended.
"Search for redeemable options."
Having 18 years of life experience and having learned from numerous teachers, Naruto had shed his naivety, and his ability to accept things had become very strong. It was no surprise that he figured out the specific usage of the System as soon as he came up.
"Searching for redeemable options for the Host, please wait..."