NOVEL NEXT Chapter 8: 8
[Ding~!]
[Congratulations on obtaining a large amount of Chakra ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining a large amount of Chakra ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining a large amount of Chakra ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining the Eight Sign Seal ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining a large amount of Chakra ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining Lightning Style: Chakra Mode ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining Dissolution Powder ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining a large amount of Chakra ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining a large amount of Chakra ×1]
[Congratulations on obtaining Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet ×1]
As the lottery ended, Kenichi looked over his new gains.
"Not bad. A lot of Chakra again, but at least I pulled some useful stuff."
The Eight Sign Seal—a powerful sealing jutsu, likely originating from the Uzumaki clan.
The Lightning Style: Chakra Mode—a high-speed enhancement technique invented by the Second Raikage, later perfected by his successors.
Fire Dragon Flame Bullet—a fire-style technique used by Hiruzen Sarutobi, known as the Professor of Ninjutsu.
But then…
"Wait a second… Dissolution Powder?"
Kenichi furrowed his brows.
"Gouzi, is this Dissolution Powder what I think it is?"
[Tsk, look at you panicking. It simply removes negative effects on yourself and dispels buffs on others.]
Kenichi's expression darkened.
"This is literally the same 'Dissolution Powder' from the Hokage mobile game…!"
"You really are from the Hokage mobile game, aren't you?"
[Haha, this service ends here! I'm happy to serve you, Master! If needed, we'll meet again! Bye-bye~!]
And with that, the recharging system husky vanished.
Kenichi sighed and looked at his updated status panel.
[Status Panel]
[Name]: Ishiwaka Kenichi
[Identity]: Konoha Civilian
[Physique]: Evil God's Immortal Body
[Skills]: Chakra Refining, Chakra Sealing, Clone Jutsu, Shadow Clone Jutsu, Substitution Jutsu, Transformation Jutsu, Summoning Jutsu
[Chakra]: 6 cards
[Possessions]:
Clone Jutsu Training Manual
Substitution Jutsu Training Manual
Transformation Jutsu Training Manual
Shadow Clone Jutsu Training Manual
Eight Sign Seal Training Manual
Lightning Style: Chakra Mode Training Manual
Dissolution Powder
Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet Training Manual
"With 6 chakra cards, I should be at least on the level of an Elite Jōnin now."
But Kenichi was aware of his weaknesses.
Apart from having a lot of chakra and being unkillable, he still lacked real combat ability.
"I need to start training as soon as possible."
Among his new rewards, the Lightning Style: Chakra Mode was the most exciting.
After all, the Fourth Raikage had used it to match Minato's Flying Thunder God—a testament to its sheer speed and power.
The Eight Sign Seal was also useful. It was a powerful sealing technique, which might come in handy if he ever had to deal with someone like Black Zetsu.
"If I ever run into that scheming old bastard, I'll just seal him away."
But he knew Black Zetsu wouldn't reveal himself easily.
For now, Kenichi had to focus on self-improvement.
Over the next few days, the atmosphere in Konoha changed dramatically.
The once lively streets became eerily quiet.
Everyone could feel it—a storm was coming.
And then, the news broke.
The First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, had passed away.
The entire village was thrown into mourning, but there was no time to grieve.
With Hashirama gone, the ninja villages launched attacks, triggering the start of the First Ninja War.
To protect the Fire Nation, Tobirama Senju led Konoha's forces onto the battlefield.
Kenichi stood in his shop, looking at the dwindling number of customers.
"The war has started at last… Tobirama might not return."
If the events followed the original timeline, then Tobirama would fall in battle, ambushed by the Gold and Silver Brothers of Kumogakure.
He would ultimately sacrifice himself, ensuring his students—Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others—escaped safely.
Kenichi sighed.
"Hiruzen will take over next… but while he starts out strong, he'll just get dumber with age."
"Boss, one signature tonkotsu ramen, please."
Kenichi looked up in surprise.
At first, he thought it was Jiraiya.
But instead, it was Orochimaru—alone.
Kenichi raised an eyebrow.
"Where's Jiraiya and Tsunade?"
Orochimaru answered calmly.
"Jiraiya has gone for training, and Tsunade was taken by Mito-sama."
Kenichi nodded in understanding.
Jiraiya must have gone to Mount Myōboku, and Tsunade was placed under Uzumaki Mito's protection.
Mito was wise—with war breaking out, Konoha's enemies might target Tsunade due to her lineage.
"Alright, give me a moment. Your ramen will be ready soon."
Kenichi disappeared into the kitchen, and soon returned with a steaming bowl of ramen.
As they ate, Orochimaru suddenly put down his chopsticks and asked:
"Boss… how do you view life?"
Kenichi blinked.
"Has he started thinking about immortality already? This early?"
He had always thought Orochimaru's obsession with immortality came after the Second Ninja War, following the deaths of his parents and his student, Nawaki.
But here he was, already contemplating it.
"Life?" Kenichi repeated, then smiled.
"Life is fragile, but that's what makes it beautiful."
Orochimaru stayed silent, listening.
"Even with how fragile we are, we've still built civilizations, villages, and great nations. Everything you see—Konoha, the Fire Nation, the entire ninja world—was built by 'fragile life'."
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed in thought.
"...I see."
After a moment, he set down his bowl and stood up.
"Thank you, boss."
Without finishing his meal, he paid and left.
Kenichi watched him go.
"Seems like I gave him something to think about."
But as he looked at his near-empty shop, he sighed.
"With the war raging, business is going to be dead."
After waiting two more days and seeing no customers, Kenichi made a decision.
"Alright, that's it. Time to close the shop."
With war breaking out, ninjas were out fighting, and civilians were too afraid to spend money.
There was no point in keeping his doors open.
"Might as well use this time to train."
Kenichi locked up his shop and turned toward the training grounds.
"By the time this war is over, I'll be a completely different person."
End of the Chapter.
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