Chapter 101 - 1

Chapter 1: The Real World, Bond System, Heavenly Restriction[Uzumaki Naruto: I am Superman Strong, the more superhuman, the stronger!]"Drip—"Water droplets fell from the tip of an inverted stone cone, crashing into the shallow puddle beneath his feet and splashing ripples that slowly spread. A dim light seeped in from an unknown source, weakly outlining the contours of this vast vault.Naruto stood barefoot in the cool water that reached his ankles, turning his gaze blankly.The empty passage stretched into the depths of darkness, with no end in sight. Only the rhythmic "drip" sounds from all directions merged into a monotonous and unsettling background noise.He subconsciously hugged his arms. His thin clothes could not resist the ubiquitous cold in this space, and goosebumps rose on his skin.Where is this?Is this the kind of Genjutsu that interferes with the five senses, as Iruka-sensei mentioned during today's classroom drill?He remembered that feeling—distorted vision, distorted sound, and weak legs, as if looking at the world through a layer of frosted glass.But this moment was different.The sensation of the water on the soles of his feet was so clear and bone-chilling; the damp, decaying scent in the air was undeniably real, and he could even distinguish a faint metallic smell of iron. The echoes of the falling water droplets in the vast space were layered and clearly audible.It was so real... it made his skin crawl.No... it's definitely not Genjutsu...Could it be... that thing?As soon as the thought occurred, it seemed to trigger a switch.A series of cold, regular, and emotionless characters suddenly appeared in front of his retina:[System Loading Complete][Bond System, Accompanying Your Growth][This system was created by high-dimensional beings, designed to assist young individuals with social development barriers in effective interpersonal interaction. By establishing social connections with special individuals and forming exclusive emotional bonds, you can trigger reward mechanisms.The content and quality of rewards are positively correlated with the "uniqueness" of the interaction target and the depth of the bond. Please explore the specific rules on your own...][Beginner Guide Program Starting...][Beginner Gift Pack Issuing...][You have obtained the Talent: Heavenly Restriction (World Law Adaptive Version)!!!]"System?"The thing that had occasionally flashed a few lines of blurry text a few days ago, which he thought was a hallucination caused by malnutrition?Before he could digest this incredible information, an indescribable sensation erupted from the deepest part of his body!Naruto's azure eyes widened suddenly, his pupils shrinking."Argh—!"It was as if a mass of scorching liquid lava was forcibly injected into his blood vessels, pumped from his heart to every limb and bone!Naruto gave a muffled groan, his knees buckled, and he involuntarily fell to a half-kneeling position. His hands gripped the cold ground tightly, his knuckles turning white from the exertion.The tearing and restructuring originating from the deepest part of every cell brought intense pain beyond an ordinary person's imagination!At the same time, Naruto could clearly "feel"—The muscle fibers under his skin were frantically tightening, lengthening, and becoming denser and tougher. A subtle but clear "creaking" sound came from inside his bones, as if they were being repeatedly forged by an invisible heavy hammer, removing impurities and thickening them for reinforcement.The speed of his blood flow suddenly quickened, scouring the widened blood vessel walls. Even his nerve endings became exceptionally sharp. The slightest fluctuation in the air, the path of water flowing over his instep, and even the turbulent restlessness of the Chakra within his own body all turned into incredibly clear signals, surging into his mind with brute force.This pain was like a key, not only unlocking the shackles of his physical body but also stirring up the silt deposited at the bottom of his memories."Demon Fox! Get away!"(No... I'm not...)"Mom, why does that big brother live alone?""Shh! Don't look at him! You'll have bad luck if you get close to him!"(I just... want to have a friend...)"Tsk, it's that unlucky thing again! I'd rather feed today's leftovers to a dog than give them to you!"(I'm so hungry... the smell of instant noodles makes me want to vomit...)"Haha, that dead last can't even learn the Clone Technique!""Huh? Isn't he just pure trash? Living is a waste of air, dying is a waste of land. Living in this world half-dead is just a waste of Ryo!"(I... I practiced for a long time... really...)"Go, go, go! My mom won't let us play with you! She says you're an uneducated wild fox demon! Playing with you too long will turn us into bad kids!"By the way, why don't your parents teach you? Oh~ it turns out you don't have a dad or a mom! Could it be that you were abandoned as soon as you were born?"(...No! That's not it! They... Grandpa Third said... they were heroes... and went to a far-off place...)Countless noisy fragments of malicious voices and images surged up uncontrollably, intertwining with the pain of the physical transformation.Grievance, confusion, anger, loneliness... various long-suppressed emotions were like lava under a volcano, churning violently.But amidst these waves of negative emotions, an even stranger sensation emerged simultaneously—It was as if a hazy, soothing "filter" that had always shrouded the world's surface was being crudely torn open and stripped away by this power originating from within his body!The sense of the world's "reality" had never been so naked and clear, presenting itself before Narutoin a way that was almost glaring.[Heavenly Restriction (World Law Adaptive Version): In exchange for "Asura Chakra," obtain ultimate physical strength and extraordinary perception...][Warning!!! Law conflict detected!!!][Error!!! Target individual's "Asura Chakra" is a fundamental binding and cannot be stripped or expelled! Executing correction...][Correction Complete: The collective subconscious and emotional tendency residues of past reincarnations attached to the "Asura Chakra" have been stripped and purified, leaving only the purest Chakra origin seed.]The text on his retina scrolled coldly.The intense pain had begun to recede like a tide, replaced by an unprecedented sense of power filling his entire body, as well as a perception so clear that even Naruto himself was somewhat stunned."Ha... whew..."He gasped for breath, slowly straightened his body, and spread his palms.The tactile sensation from his fingertips was incredibly delicate. He could "read" every tiny bump and texture on the ground. The extremely subtle paths of water marks flowing on the distant stone wall and the almost invisible dust floating in the dark corners were all clearly reflected in his eyes.He could even hear a low, deep breathing sound from further in, like a giant bellows being pulled, mixed with the rustle of chains rubbing together.He silently bent down and picked up a stone about the size of an adult's head from the puddle.Naruto's fingers tightened slightly—"Poof."With a slight muffled sound, like crushing a piece of dry adobe, the hard rock silently turned into powder between his fingers, rustling down through the gaps and falling into the puddle.Unprecedented power filled this child's body, which had just left its infancy and was beginning to show its edges.Naruto tried to control the translucent panel in front of him with his mind, but the system gave no further response except for the most basic information."Whew, whew—"That low panting sound became clearer, as if a beast were close at hand.Naruto pursed his lips, his face showing no fear of the unfamiliar environment.He reached back and pulled out the practice Kunaiwith a somewhat worn edge from the simple ninja tool pouch at his waist. The cold metallic touch made him even more alert. He started walking toward the direction of the panting sound.The water was stepped through, making a light splashing sound that was particularly abrupt in the silence.The passage was not too long and soon reached its end.The view opened up suddenly, yet was shrouded by an even larger shadow.An indescribably massive iron gate stood across the way. Each bar was as thick as an ancient tree trunk, appearing in a dull, oppressive dark red, with dense, shimmering sealing formulas engraved on the surface.Countless talismans with the word "Seal" written on them moved without wind. Behind the bars was a deep, boundless darkness, so thick it seemed to absorb all light.Only that low and rhythmic breathing, along with the heavy muffled sound of chains dragging when some massive life form moved, came from the depths of the darkness.Naruto walked to the bars, gripped the cold iron with both hands, pressed his face to the gap, and looked inside.The darkness writhed.Two points of crimson light lit up in the deepest darkness without warning!Like a blood moon descending, they instantly became the only light source in this space.The light focused, locking firmly onto the tiny figure outside the bars."Hey, kid!"The voice was low and raspy, carrying playfulness, scrutiny, and a kind of wildness and impatience accumulated over untold years."Hmm?"Naruto calmly looked back at the two red lights and responded."Your reaction is quite boring."The owner of the voice seemed somewhat dissatisfied. The red lights flickered, growing larger and smaller. "Don't you want to... come closer and take a look? Or... are you just pretending to be calm? Actually, your whole body is shaking, isn't it? Hehe...""ROAR—!!!!"Before the words finished, a deafening roar suddenly exploded!A dark red wave of air filled with an ominous aura, formed from pure, wildly unparalleled Chakra, erupted from behind the bars. It slammed into the seal, causing countless runes to flicker violently and emit an overwhelmed hum.A gale instantly swept through. Naruto's bright blond hair was pulled back fiercely, his clothes fluttered loudly, and his cheeks stung from the scraping wind.But his feet were like roots; he didn't even take half a step back. He only narrowed his eyes slightly and continued to gaze expressionlessly at the darkness through the frantic airflow.The roar ceased, but its residual power still vibrated in the space."...Hmm?"The owner of the voice was truly surprised this time. The red light condensed. "What kind of reaction is this? Are you scared witless? Or... do you have facial paralysis?"As it whispered, the darkness gradually receded a little.An outline so massive it was beyond imagination and breathtaking slowly revealed itself—It was a... fox.Its entire body was covered in thick, lustrous orange fur. Its massive body filled almost most of the visible space behind the bars, crouching on the ground like a small mountain.Nine giant tails swayed slowly and unconsciously behind it, each containing enough terrifying power to split mountains and crack rocks.Its mere presence emitted a pressure that made one's soul tremble.