"So… should we really try to break out? That way, the Riddler won't bother us anymore."
Black Mask asked tentatively.
However, Qingshui ignored Black Mask and focused on his own system panel.
The avatar's abilities weren't the same as his main body's; at most, some characteristics were similar. It was almost a blank slate, and its attribute panel was incomplete.
It didn't have the typical ninja eight stats.
But the knowledge and skills his main body possessed were all there.
This was because they existed in his memory, but some things couldn't be shared.
For example, Chakra quantity or Chakra nature.
Chakra, as a combination of spiritual and physical energy, was tied to the body and soul. His main body had both Wind and Lightning nature Chakra, but this body might not.
However, he could spend Luck to grant this body Chakra natures it didn't inherently possess but his main body did. He could also spend Luck to strengthen its physical body, spirit, and Chakra.
Alternatively, if this body were to undergo a similar transformation to Deathstroke in the DC Universe, gaining a healing ability, his main body could also spend Luck to share that healing ability.
Qingshui preferred to call these "talents."
Talents couldn't be shared because they were inherent to the body itself.
But skills were knowledge he already possessed, largely unrelated to the body.
Regardless, the effect of Luck was clear.
Whether he wanted to grow stronger or open up new worlds, Luck played a significant role.
Unfortunately, he was already imprisoned in Arkham Asylum as a villain, so trying to join the heroes would likely be very troublesome. Otherwise, if he joined something like the Justice League or the Teen Titans, he would surely gain a lot of Luck.
The first step was to figure out how to get out of Arkham.
"Thankfully, I'm not just a small-time Gotham villain, Puppeteer Clear Water. I'm also a Puppet Master ninja who underwent professional ninja training in a top ninja village in the Naruto World. Using the advantage of information, there might be a chance to get out of Arkham. Also, I need to get some information out of Black Mask to figure out the current time period."
Qingshui thought silently to himself, then settled down and began to extract Chakra in this body for the first time.
The original work showed multiple times that souls and consciousness could carry Chakra. His avatar also inherited a bit of Chakra from his main body.
He only needed to use this bit of Chakra as a seed to continue refining and strengthening his own Chakra.
The DC Universe was vast, and its power levels were high. His avatar couldn't stay in Arkham Asylum forever, even though it provided food and lodging and didn't require him to work on a sewing machine.
Fortunately, although this body was just a minor villain, its physical strength was quite good for an ordinary person. While its spiritual aspect was guided by a trace of Qingshui's own will, it actually had a soul. Its strength was neither high nor low, and it could extract a fair amount of physical and spiritual energy.
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Naruto World.
The next day, early morning.
As the first ray of sunlight rose, Qingshui, well-rested, strapped on the Fatty Puppet, slung a ninja tool pouch around his waist, and arrived at Training Ground Number One in the Sand Village.
Though called a training ground, it was actually a Gobi desert with an oasis.
The most precious oasis in the desert.
It even had a beautiful name: Emerald of Wind.
A clear stream flowed out of the oasis, cutting through the Gobi and the sparse, low-lying bushes along its banks, extending like a silver ribbon towards the horizon.
Because of the valuable water source, many animals frequented the area. Only the strongest predators at the top of the food chain could enjoy the oasis. It was said that some ninjas had even contracted Summoning Beasts here.
"Is this the training location?"
Qingshui stood at the edge of the oasis, which was enclosed by barbed wire, and looked around.
There were many ninjas like him around, each carrying their own puppet on their backs, confirming they were all Puppet Masters. A very small number of wealthy individuals carried sealing scrolls, likely having stored their puppets inside for easier transport.
His age seemed to be among the youngest of the group.
Only one person was younger than him.
A red-haired boy carrying two bundles of sealing scrolls, who looked two to three years younger than himself.
After about fifteen minutes, several dark figures flashed by. Six ninjas, also carrying sealing scrolls and wearing brown and black ninja vests, instantly appeared before the crowd.
The leading Jonin stepped forward, naturally exuding a powerful aura.
"All Puppet Masters, line up in order of height. You have thirty seconds. Those who exceed the time limit will automatically be disqualified from this training sequence."
As soon as the words fell, the seventy-nine Puppet Masters present quickly lined up neatly.
Those who made it here were mostly elite Genin; there were no boisterous characters like Naruto. The lineup was mostly complete in about twenty seconds.
Qingshui was second to last, as at eleven years old, he was less than 1.5 meters tall.
The last in line was the red-haired boy carrying the sealing scrolls.
"I am Sasayama of the Sand, Vice-Captain of the First Squad of the Puppet Force. You may call me Jonin Sasayama. The other five are also captains of the Second through Sixth Squads of the Puppet Force. Only after completing this training and passing the assessment we set will you have a chance to join the Puppet Force."
The leading bald Jonin, who had a fierce face and a scar on his forehead, scanned the many Genin Puppet Masters, his gaze lingering slightly at the end, and announced loudly.
The Puppet Force was founded by the former elder of the Sand Village, Monzaemon. It had six squads, each with one captain and two vice-captains, all serving as Jonin. The six main captains were elite Jonin, currently all on the front lines for the Sand Village, with one vice-captain assisting.
For a Puppet Master from the Sand Village to rise through the ranks, joining the Puppet Force is the best path, even for descendants of the elders. This is because many secrets are passed down only to those who achieve a certain status within the Puppet Force.
It holds the complete legacies of the two founding Puppet Masters, the Second Kage and Monzaemon, legacies capable of cultivating individuals strong enough to become a Kage.
"Your abilities have passed the village's initial assessment. You possess the fundamentals required of an excellent Puppet Master. Therefore, I will not waste any more time."
Jonin Sasayama pointed towards the oasis.
"Now, I'm giving you one hour for the first test: enter the oasis and collect any materials you believe can be used to create a puppet. The quality of materials collected by a single person must not exceed fifteen kilograms. Then, within the next two hours, you must construct a puppet. Go!"
As soon as he finished speaking, seventy-nine ninja quickly entered the oasis.
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Honestly, Qingshui felt that there were viable puppet-making materials everywhere.
The surrounding trees were all species known for good Chakra conductivity, and there were also fangs, claws, and pelts from fierce beasts, as well as poisonous insects and plants.
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