Refined Version
Konoha.The Hokage Rock.
The sunset bled across the sky in hues of crimson and gold, as birds returned quietly to their nests. A late autumn breeze brushed past the carved face of the Third Hokage—cool, gentle, and almost eerily silent.
Shenyue Yuan lay back, completely at ease… his head resting on a pair of long, soft, snow-white thighs.
His features were sharp and refined. Clean-cut.Short black hair framed a strikingly handsome face.
Only—
His eyes were wrapped in thick white bandages.
In his previous life, he had been nothing more than an overworked corporate slave, freshly graduated and already crushed by reality.
But in this life—
Fate had shown him mercy.
He had transmigrated into the ninja world.An orphan. A perfect body. And… a system.
The system's missions and rewards were sometimes absurd—almost ridiculous.But with his knowledge of the Naruto storyline, combined with the so-called "beginner gift pack," he had crushed his academy peers from the very beginning.
A genius.
That label had never left him.
And along the way… he had even grown close to a young, beautiful female jōnin instructor.
As long as he stayed low in Konoha, developed quietly, and avoided unnecessary risks—
Money.Power.Women.
Everything would eventually fall into his hands.
A perfect life… was only a matter of time.
"Just last night… the Uchiha clan was wiped out."
The owner of those thighs spoke softly.
Her voice was mature and gentle, laced with a faint teasing warmth.
Her slender fingers picked up a strawberry… and casually brought it to his lips.
"The killer spared no one. Not even the elderly… or the children."
"Thankfully, the Hokage arrived in time. One child survived. The Uchiha won't be completely erased."
The fruit burst between his teeth—sweet, with a faint trace of tartness.
Then—
Shenyue Yuan suddenly sat up.
Facing Kurenai Yuhi directly, his expression turned serious.
"It wasn't me."
Kurenai blinked.
For a brief moment, she was completely speechless.
Then she sighed, a trace of worry flickering in her eyes.
"…Of course it wasn't you. That's not what I meant."
"The village isn't safe right now. If you don't need to go out… stay in."
For this student of hers—
This strangely unconventional genius—
She worried… far more than she cared to admit.
Thankfully—
His talent, strength, and overall ability were all monstrous.
A year ago, when she had just become a squad leader, it was Shenyue Yuan who helped her complete missions far beyond their assigned level.
He had shattered every doubt surrounding her qualifications as a young jōnin.
Because of that—
Even his more… unreasonable requests—
Kind and gentle Kurenai-sensei had never refused.
For example—
Letting him rest on her lap.Feeding him.
"…Got it." Shenyue Yuan nodded.
Kurenai seemed to recall something.
"After the Chūnin Exams… have you thought about which department you want to join?"
Shenyue Yuan asked calmly,
"Which department in Konoha… is the most dangerous?"
Kurenai's eyes lit up instantly.
A surge of pride rose in her chest.
As expected of her student.
A true inheritor of the Will of Fire.
His awareness… even surpassed that of some jōnin.
She thought for a moment before answering,
"ANBU. Root. Interrogation Division. Recon units…"
"They're all dangerous—but also the fastest places to grow."
"With your talent, entering ANBU wouldn't be difficult."
Shenyue Yuan nodded slightly.
"Alright."
"I'll go to the Education Department."
"…Hm?" Kurenai froze.
For a moment, she thought she had misheard.
Aside from jōnin instructors, teaching at the Academy had nothing to do with danger.
Her brows furrowed faintly.
"Yuan… with your talent, you shouldn't waste it in the Academy."
Shenyue Yuan looked at her.
Firm. Steady.
"No, Kurenai-sensei."
"If I go there… we can be colleagues."
"We can stay together."
Her eyes trembled slightly.
First surprise.
Then… something softer.
A quiet warmth spread through her chest.
…So that's why.
He's doing this—for me.
Shenyue Yuan shifted again, settling into a more comfortable position against her soft, faintly fragrant body.
Then—
He focused.
In an instant—
Within the darkness hidden behind the bandages, a panel appeared.
[Name: Shenyue Yuan][Identity: Civilian][Chakra: B (Standard Chūnin Level)][Nature: Earth][Kekkei Genkai: Wood Release][Ninjutsu: Chakra Sensing, Three Basic Techniques, Shurikenjutsu, Konoha Style Kenjutsu, Earth-Style Wall, Genjutsu: Narakumi…]
[Achievement Traits: "Equality of All Beings", "Cut", "Radio"]
『Equality of All Beings』:From the start to the end of a battle, select one opponent.Ignore bloodline.Ignore race.Ignore Kekkei Genkai.Ignore all abilities.Force your strength… to match theirs.
Uses: (0/1)Cooldown: 1 week
System Evaluation:A true 50-50.A perfect 50-50.Even if the Ōtsutsuki God descends…He would still have to admit—He can only fight you on equal footing.
『Cut』:Select one active jutsu.Permanently acquire it.During combat, the original owner can no longer use that jutsu.
Once per day—No chakra cost.No hand seals.
Uses: (0/1)Cooldown: 24 hours
System Evaluation:Stealing?No.This is… borrowing.
『Radio』:By focusing on detailed information about a target—Establish a mental communication channel, regardless of their will.
Multiple channels supported.
Uses: (0/1)Cooldown: 24 hours
System Evaluation:Beware of scam calls.
Ignoring the system's absurd commentary—
Wood Release and the first trait had come from the beginner reward pack.
The other two?
Achievements he had unlocked on his own.
As for system missions—
Completely random.
Some days, ten missions at once.Other times—
Nothing for half a year.
He was already used to it.
With "Equality of All Beings"—
Within a seven-day window—
He was invincible in one-on-one combat.
Of course—
If a second opponent interfered—
The balance would shatter.
And the one who would die…
Would be him.
Overall?
Not a bad system.
Aside from the occasional nonsense.
Which meant—
He had no need to risk his life for Konoha.
He could remain in the Academy.
Stay hidden.
Wait.
Until he became strong enough to crush the entire ninja world—
Then make his move.
The Uchiha massacre…
Marked the beginning of the protagonists' story.
The next major crisis?
Orochimaru's Konoha Crush.
He had time.
Plenty of time.
But—
As Shenyue Yuan calmly planned his future—
A pair of eyes burned with intensity in the distance.
Jealousy.Rage.
Fixated on him… and Kurenai.
The forest stood dense, shadows thick and suffocating.
"NO…!"
Hidden among the trees—
Asuma Sarutobi clenched his teeth, fury blazing within his chest.
Through the gaps in the leaves—
He saw it clearly.
That man—
Lying atop his father's Hokage Rock.
Resting on the lap of the woman he loved.
…How dare he?
How dare he?!
If it were him—
Even if he had won her heart—
He would never dare treat her like that.
"Lord Asuma."
A low voice cut through his thoughts.
Asuma stiffened.
Embarrassment and irritation flashed across his face.
He turned—
And his pupils shrank.
ANBU.
"Hokage-sama summons you… and Shenyue Yuan."
"…Me?" Asuma pointed at himself, confused.
Hokage Tower. Office.
"…Sigh."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sat with his eyes closed, letting out a long, weary sigh.
The wrinkles on his face seemed deeper than ever.
In just one night—
He had aged ten years.
Across the desk—
Shenyue Yuan stood upright.
A black robe draped neatly over his frame.A blade rested across his back.
Handsome. Composed.
Only—
Those bandaged eyes…
Felt strangely out of place.
Compared to the aging Hokage—
The boy who had graduated early from the Academy—
Was far too young.
Like—
A rising sun.