Taichi, (No Title)
Level: 2 (0/400)
HP: 125/125
SP(Stamina Points): 20/20
CP(Chakra Points): 25/25
CONTROL: 30%
Allegiance: Konoha Civilian
STR(Strength): 4
VIT(Vitality): 4
DEX(Dexterity): 4
INT(Intelligence): 7
CHA(Chakra): 5
CC(Chakra Control): 20
LUC(Luck): 6
Stat Points: 0
Money: 0R
I exited the hospital with a smile on my face. After a quick check on my stats, I walked towards a small bush and pulled out a bloodied scroll…
— Flashback: Yesterday —
As I walked around the open training areas I heard someone scream,
"FUCK THIS KAMI-FORSAKEN SCROLL! YEET!"
… the fuck? Suddenly a small scroll came hurtling through the air hitting me smack dab in the forehead, hard enough to draw blood,
—50HP!
I fell to the ground in a heap. That really fucking hurt! I laid there for a minute before I sat up grunting in pain as I did so. I snagged the scroll and instantly the pain was forgotten...I just found my taijutsu style.
— Present Day —
On my way to the hospital, I hid the scroll fearful that it would be taken away from me. I wouldn't have blamed them though. This shit can be deadly if mastered. As soon as I got to my room in the orphanage I opened the scroll,
Ping! You have obtained a skill scroll! Would you like to learn? Y/N?
Warning! This will consume the original scroll!
Huh, I guess books remain unscathed when I use them but scrolls are one-use. Good to know. I hit the yes button and the screen flashed,
Ping! You have learned a new skill!
Reversal Style (Rank A)
Skill Level: 1
Mastery: 0%
Description: This style while called frustrating in modern times can be extremely deadly once fully mastered. This style was used by an elusive fighter whose name has been lost to time. This style focuses on countering your opponents's moves and relies on the user to be on the defensive at all times waiting for the perfect moment to strike a deadly blow.
Damage: Dependent on the strength of the opponent's strikes and the success on the user's ability to counter.
Chance of successful counter: +10% per level +10% LUC bonus for every 10 points in the stat.
Penalties: -20% chance to counter if the opponent is a higher level or has higher STR than the user.
Speed: +10%
Ping! Quest Completed: A Fresh Start!
Rewards:
—1 Kunai Pouch(Common, stores 25 kunai and shuriken)
—5 Rusty Kunai(Poor)
Said items appeared in a new inventory screen that appeared. I left them alone for now so that I could focus on my next task, looking for a more discreet place to train. Konoha, however weak it has become, still has eyes everywhere and I can't really do all my training at the orphanage. But knowing this genre I can only think of one place no one could follow me… a natural dungeon. I waited for a moment for a quest to pop up but it never came. I guess I'll have to look for one on my own.
Once again I walked around aimlessly throughout the village. From what I could tell by using Observe is that Genin range from level 10-25 , Chuunin range from 30-45 , and the Jounin… well I can't get a read on them with my current level but if I were to guess they would probably be in the 50-75 range. I can't imagine what level the Yondaime could be or any other Kage-level shinobi.
In my musings, I passed by the academy and saw something odd. There was a glowing Konoha leaf sprayed-painted on the side of the building. Nobody else seemed to notice the bright glow and just walked right past it. Curious, I walked towards it and gave it a tap. Instantly the glow ceased and I received a new notification,
Ping! Congratulations! You have discovered the legendary spot: the Academy!
Locations Found: 1/50
Select your reward!
+1000 EXP
+10 Stat Points
+Mystery Chest with a chance to receive a Legendary item (LUC based)
Alright, this is pretty cool. So I can possibly level up twice with the EXP making the extra stat points useless since I got 5 the last time I leveled up. But that mystery chest… nah. I'll wait until my LUC is a little higher before I try shit like this. I tapped the EXP reward and instantly leveled up,
Ping! You have leveled up!
Taichi, (No Title)
Level: 3(600/800)
HP: 150/150
SP(Stamina Points): 25/25
CP(Chakra Points): 30/30
CONTROL: 30%
Allegiance: Konoha
STR(Strength): 5
VIT(Vitality): 5
DEX(Dexterity): 5
INT(Intelligence): 7
CHA(Chakra): 5
CC(Chakra Control): 20
LUC(Luck): 6
Stat Points: 5
Money: 0R
Huh, so I lost my 'civilian' moniker eh? Guess it's because I can actually put up a bit of a fight now. So I only got one level out of the deal. I'll be sure to choose the stat point bonus next time I come across one of these places. Immediately I plunged my points into CC . Looking into my other stats it seems that only the stats that affect my Health and Stamina level up with me. However I was once again pulled out of my thoughts when another notification popped up,
Ping! You have discovered a natural dungeon! Would you like to go inside? Y/N?
Dungeon Requirements: Level 1
… YES! Here I come fuckers! I punched the yes button. The world distorted around me leaving me in a dark forest. I pulled up my inventory and equipped the Kunai Pouch and pulled one of the Rusty Kunai . I hit the weapon with a quick Observe to check its stats,
Rusty Kunai(Poor):
An old rusty kunai, but it's still mostly sharp… mostly.
Damage: 1 x STR
Penalties: High chance of breaking after a few uses
Shit, well it's going to have to do for now until I can get some better equipment. Okay, now I've read people use rats, zombies, bugs, and even Pokemon of all things as enemies in these dungeons. What horrors await me in the dark? I'm not going to sit here and find out! I walked through the forest at a brisk pace with my kunai in hand in search of my first enemy.
I wonder if time is different here? Could make training here easier if I can come back and use this place once I've cleared it of enemies. Suddenly I heard a twig snap ahead of me. I readied my kunai as I slowly moved towards the source of the noise. What I saw puzzled me. It seemed to be some sort of… machine. It looked kind of silly with its rounded head and bucket-shaped body. It looked familiar to me somehow...
Memories flashed. Frustration and horror filled me with the memories of this machine filled my head. Oh! Now I remember… shit. This fucker is from Nier: Automata. Those little robot fuckers that are actually a challenge in groups. It's times like these where I wish I had a mini-map to see if this little guy's hostile or not.
Ping! You have unlocked the minimap feature! The mini-map allows you to track enemies and allies alike!
Well… that's convenient. A small circle appeared in my right peripheral. I really don't understand this ability sometimes but damn is it useful. Turns out the little fella wasn't hostile so I approached it, keeping my kunai handy just in case. It looked at me curiously,
"B-brother?" it asked. This thing sounds like a kid. Oh, you… are so fucking adorable damn it.
"Sorry kid," I said, "Haven't seen your brother anywhere." The thing I looked down on that I could only describe is sadness. Suddenly it perked up and looked at me,
"Will you be my brother?" it asked. Huh, well let's take a look at your stats first. I hit it with an Observe,
Small Stubby
Level 1
Description: This small robot seems peaceful enough. But don't be fooled. Alone this robot can easily tear apart a human in seconds. Originally from the Nier: Automata video game, it is unknown how it ended up in this world.
Additional Information: It seems to want to be your brother. Allied creatures or in this case machines level with you.
Accept companion? Y/N?
Hm, could be fun having this little guy with me. Beats being alone that's for damn sure. I hit the yes button and smiled at the machine,
"Sure, what's your name?" I asked. The little guy tilted his head and remained silent for a few moments,
"I… can't remember," it whispered. Well, I know how that feels,
Ping! Please name your companion!
Huh, alright then. Small Stubby is its designation so...
"I'm gonna call you Stubs. Is that okay with you?" I asked. The little bot jumped with joy,
"Yay! Thank you brother!" it exclaimed. Then it hugged me. Aw, that's nice...ow. Okay, that really...
—25HP!
"Stubs… can't… breath!" I wheezed. Instantly Stubs dropped me,
"Oh, sorry brother!" it apologized. I chuckled as I stood,
"It's alright kid. Now, have you seen anyone else around here?" I asked. Stubs shrugged… or at least the equivalent of a shrug in its case,
"My sensors say there's no one around," it said. I raised my eyebrow and asked,
"How far can your sensors reach?" Stubs seemed to freeze for a minute, its eyes flickered before it answered,
"I can scan for lifeforms at a one-kilometer radius. So far I haven't seen anything brother!" I nodded and looked around. We were in a pretty secluded clearing surrounded by the trees. I looked again to Stubs,
"Can you do me a favor then kid? Look around for any lifeforms in the surrounding area. If you find any life signs come back here and find me" I said. Stubs nodded,
"You got it, brother! What will you be doing?" it asked. I grinned as I cracked my knuckles,
"Training," I said. Stubs then gave me a cute little salute before it hopped away leaving me alone in the clearing. Walking towards one of the trees I pondered my next move. I want to try the Kage Bunshin to help me train my new taijutsu but I don't know if my reserves are high enough. I don't want to pass out after making a single clone after all.
So, for now, I figured I could work on my chakra control. Tree walking will be easier to work on now that I have some privacy. Placing my foot on a solid looking tree I focused my chakra gathering it to the sole of my foot.
Ping! You have learned a new skill!
Tree Walking Exercise
Skill Level: 1
Description: A chakra exercise used to greatly improve chakra control and chakra reserves. By gathering chakra at the feet the user uses said chakra to stick to walls and trees.
CP: 25 per minute
Boosts:
+5 CHA permanent bonus per level
+5 CC permanent bonus per level
Ah… fuck. This is gonna suck… better get right to it! I kept my focus on the tree and gathered just the right amount of chakra. Tentatively I took one step up the tree… and fell flat on my back.
—5HP!
Okay, let's grind motherfucker.
6 hours later...
"Brother? Brother, you need to wake up. Wake up brother" I heard the child-like voice as I cracked my eyes open. Groaning in pain I said,
"Just let me rest a bit Stubs… I'm fine," as I've found out from maxing out the Leaf Exercise chakra exhaustion fucking sucks. Also, falling off the tree several times ain't no picnic either. But...
Tree Walking Exercise
Skill Level: 5
Description: A chakra exercise used to greatly improve chakra control and chakra reserves. By gathering chakra at the feet the user uses said chakra to stick to walls and trees.
CP: 20 per minute
Boosts:
+5 CHA permanent bonus per level
+5 CC permanent bonus per level
Worth it. I looked to Stubs and wondered if he could somehow come with me to the 'real world'. A new notification popped up,
Information Found! Companions Inventory Slot!
Description: The Companions Inventory Slot allows you to store any companions found in the dungeons in your inventory. They will be placed in stasis so they don't need to eat or anything.
Okay, I sat up and looked to Stubs who was inspecting a small flower,
"Stubs!" I called out. The little bot looked up,
"Yes, brother?" it asked. I pulled up the inventory,
"I'm going to put you in stasis for a bit, okay? I don't want to leave you here all alone" I said. Stubs nodded,
"Okay brother!" and with that, I placed it in my Companions Inventory Slot. So… how do I leave? I wonder...
"Exit dungeon," I said in a clear commanding voice.
Command confirmed! Exiting dungeon...
Again, the world twisted around me until I found myself staring at the academy wall where I had found the glowing leaf symbol. I looked around. Everything looked the same, the sun seemed to be in the same place, and… nobody even knew I was gone. Which tells me that time stops in this world when I enter a dungeon. I can stay in one for as long as I need to… but will I age in these dungeons?
Information Found! Dungeons!
Description: Natural or Created Dungeons are places in which the player may fight enemies to gain EXP or other rewards. Enemies may vary according to each dungeon location. Time has no meaning in any dungeon. The player will not appear to age in any capacity.
Okay, what in the fuck is this shit. No, seriously… this shit is over-powered as fuck. I mean, I could possibly live fifty years in a dungeon and come back to the real world still a kid. But just because I think it isn't fair at all for me to use this… doesn't mean I'm not gonna take advantage of the situation. Naruto was able to improve himself during a two-year training trip, imagine what I could do with that kind of time on my hands.
Ping! A new quest has been added!
1 Year in the Dungeon!
Spend 1-year training in a natural dungeon!
Master at least 1 Skill
Learn at least 1 Ninjutsu
Clear the Dungeon
Rewards:
?
Failure: Death
Do you accept? Y/N?
I held myself back from pressing the yes button. If I plan on spending a year in a dungeon I need to make sure I can survive it. I don't need to sleep or eat but I think anyone would go crazy without such creature comforts. For now, I went back to the orphanage in time for dinner. Tomorrow I would plan my course.
Well now… this is getting interesting. No one else has ever thought about doing that eh?
Indeed. He is coming along well. I'm glad this one has patience as well as cunning. Let's hope he can handle the bumps that come along. Have you handled the ripples his arrival has caused?
Any change his arrival caused has been handled. The story remains the same until he takes it upon himself to change things.
Good. Anything he changes is up to him and him alone. We don't want to anger the others after all. We're so close… just need to be a little more patient.
Yes, soon...our time will come!