C3 Naruto System

A virtual panel materialized before Lin Luo's eyes.

Is this actually a dream?

Lin Luo wondered.

Suddenly, he felt a surge of warmth coursing through him, reaching every part of his body.

The sensation was brief, then faded away.

As the virtual screen before him flickered, a clear voice announced:

[Chakra transformation complete!]

[Naruto System activated!]

Lin Luo could distinctly sense the chakra flowing within him.

But the chakra was scant.

He could muster only a few basic ninjutsu.

The virtual screen displayed several options: Ninjutsu, Body Techniques, Genjutsu, Marketplace, and Lottery.

Lin Luo tapped on the Ninjutsu option.

With a beep, the screen locked in.

Ninjutsu: Clone Technique (requires 100 reward points to redeem).

Ninjutsu: Shadow Shuriken Technique (requires 100 reward points to redeem).

Ninjutsu: Hidden Mist Technique (requires 100 reward points to redeem).

Lin Luo was taken aback and quickly accessed the Body Techniques and Genjutsu options.

Then he let out a wail of despair.

Where's my Wood Style?

My three great ocular powers?

My Flying Thunder God Technique?

Having a Multiple Shadow Clone Technique wouldn't be too bad.

But why were they all D-rank ninjutsu?

Still, Lin Luo just grumbled to himself, knowing the meager chakra inside him was only good for D-rank ninjutsu.

The marketplace offered nothing beyond ordinary ninja tools.

Lin Luo grimaced.

He had hoped the system would catapult him to the pinnacle of life.

It seemed that was not to be, at least not anytime soon.

Then he noticed a line of fine print at the top of the system interface.

Version: D Rank.

The system was 5,000 reward points shy of upgrading to E Rank.

An upgradeable system?

Clearly, a D-rank system only allowed for D-rank Ninjutsu, Body Techniques, and Genjutsu.

What were these reward points anyway?

As Lin Luo's mind raced with questions, the crisp voice chimed in once more.

[Ultimate System Mission: The Path to Ascension Begins!]

[Phase One: The Rookie's Journey.]

[Enter the War Net and achieve seven consecutive victories. For each win, the system will grant reward points. A loss means starting over.]

[Considering the host is a novice, the first step of the mission is already complete. You've earned 100 reward points.]

The journey of a rookie naturally begins with one.

Lin Luo was aware that the Noah Empire had harnessed the Fourth Dimension's rune technology to craft a consciousness space.

Their aim was to provide students from the Noah Empire's Psionic Academies with the most authentic combat experience.

Lin Luo's Spiritual Energy growth was a mere 3, his reserves woefully inadequate, devoid of any combat skills.

Stepping into the War Net would surely result in his defeat.

The 100 reward points gave Lin Luo a moment of relief; his start wasn't too shabby.

With 50 reward points, Lin Luo purchased a chakra paper from the system's marketplace.

Mismatched ninjutsu to his chakra type would mean a drastic increase in chakra consumption.

Given Lin Luo's scant chakra reserves, he couldn't afford such extravagance.

Upon igniting the chakra paper, he discovered his chakra possessed the attributes of water, earth, and lightning.

"Water, earth, and lightning attributes?"

A surge of excitement ran through Lin Luo.

The Wood Style ninjutsu, used by Senju Hashirama, was a fusion of water and earth attributes.

The possibility of mastering Wood Style thrilled him.

The thought alone brought him joy.

He glanced at the D-rank ninjutsu listed on the system panel.

The leftover 50 reward points fell short of redeeming a D-rank ninjutsu.

However, those points were enough for one lottery draw.

Lin Luo decided to take a chance.

The screen flashed, the roulette spun rapidly.

A sharp click signaled the stop.

[Intercolumnar Cell]: The cellular essence of the Ninja God. Once fused, you may evolve into an Immortal Being.