The black screen flickered.
Simulation Ended.
Akira Uchiha stared at the glowing text hovering in the dark void. He didn't expect to have survived that long.
Usually, simulations in novels and fan-fictions end within minutes — either you left your house and died, or stepped outside the village and died again.
But he was different.
He had lived ten whole years. Ten years of blood, exile, and rebuilding. He had even achieved something — protecting the scattered Uchiha and reaching the rank of elite Jonin.
Sure, he had failed to prevent the clan's fall, but there was pride in survival.
Maybe that was what the simulation wanted to teach him.
Akira couldn't help but wonder about the skipped parts — his life in the land of lightning, his ninja missions, him fighting in the war. The simulation had fast-forwarded past them as if they weren't important.
"Guess it wasn't relevant to me for now" he muttered.
Still, to rise to Sasuke's level without resources — that meant something.
As he waited, the screen changed again.
Simulation Ending...
Rewards Calculating...
Warning: Lucky Mode detected.
First-time reward selection identified.
Bonus privilege granted — choose two rewards.
Six options appeared in glowing script before him:
1. Three-Tomoe Sharingan
2. Elite Jonin-Level Chakra Capacity
3. Fire Release — Elite Jonin Mastery
4. Genjutsu- Jonin Mastery
5. Lightning Release — Elite Chūnin Mastery
6. 100,000 Detonating Talismans
7. 100×100×100 Dust Release Cube (Limit Separation Technique of the Second Tsuchikage)
At the bottom of the screen, a single line shimmered faintly:
Due to the Son of Luck buff, all selected rewards will be optimized for the host.
Akira frowned. "Optimized? What does that mean?"
The system's mechanical voice echoed in his head.
[Rewards may be enhanced, modified, or reduced depending on the host's current state and needs. Optimization ensures perfect compatibility for long-term growth.]
Wait, what exactly is this 100×100×100 Dust Release thing anyway?"
[The Limit Separation Technique can target any coordinate within the host's six senses. The jutsu releases a cube of destructive energy 100 meters wide in all directions — effectively erasing anything within the area.]
Akira blinked. "So… basically a tailed beast bomb?"
[Incorrect. It is the Second Tsuchikage's secret technique — a spatial disintegration jutsu. The 'cube' represents the annihilation zone.]
He whistled softly. "So, a nuke."
Akira exhaled and nodded. "Alright, fine. Then I'll pick—"
His eyes glinted with decision.
"The first one… Three-Tomoe Sharingan. And the last one — the Limit Separation Technique of the Second Tsuchikage."
The system responded immediately.
> [Selection confirmed. Optimization process initiated.]
As the screen pulsed, Akira tilted his head. "
> [Optimization completed.]
Akira's anticipation spiked—only to freeze as new text appeared.
> Optimization Result: Three-Tomoe Sharingan → One-Tomoe Sharingan (Fully Stabilized)
"What the—?!" Akira's face darkened.
"System, you cheated me! If it's optimized, shouldn't it be at least three tomoe? Why is it downgraded?"
[Host is currently five years old. The body cannot withstand the strain of a fully evolved Sharingan. Forced activation may result in bloodline disease—similar to Uchiha Itachi or Kimimaro's disease. The optimized one-tomoe version ensures stable growth with no side effects. If the prefer three-tomoe sharingan them you can directly activate three-tomoe sharingan now or when you grow up. ]
Akira gritted his teeth. It made sense… but it still felt like a scam.
[Proceeding to Limit Separation Technique optimization.]
This time, the change was subtle.
Pre-optimization range: 1 km sensory radius.
Post-optimization range: 50 km coordinate targeting.
Akira blinked. "Wait… the power's still the same?"
[Affirmative. However, previously the host could only activate the technique within visual or sensory reach. Now it can be launched to any coordinate within 50 kilometers. Range increased; safety improved.]
He hesitated, then shrugged. "Alright… that's acceptable."
[Rewards retrieved.]
A warm current surged through his body. His eyes itched, then burned—not with pain, but with heat.
The sensation spread through his veins, like soaking in a hot spring, then stepping into a sauna. His body relaxed into the invisible flow.
When he opened his eyes again, a crimson glow reflected from the void — a single tomoe spinning lazily in each iris.
His chakra surged, rising faintly to genin-elite levels.
The world looked sharper, clearer.
He could feel faint traces of genjutsu potential within his vision—insight, perception, hypnosis—but they were embryonic, still weak.
> [Limit Separation Technique stored in System Archive.]
Akira exhaled and finally spoke. "Alright, system… mind explaining what this Son of Luck buff actually is?"
[The Son of Luck buff elevates the host's fate to a level equivalent to Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha. Events that are fatal for ordinary people become opportunities for you.]
The voice continued, calm and factual:
[For instance — when you discovered a chakra-blocking alloy box by chance filled with detonating talisman. When you met Akichi Sarutobi, despite your suspicious excuse about your mother scolding you for getting late, he still believed you. When you escaped from Konoha, the ANBU failed to detect your escape. Even in the Land of Lightning, no one attacked your refugee camp despite it being exposed. All of these were manifestations of the Son of Luck buff.]
Akira's expression softened. "I see… then why did I die fighting the Second Tsuchikage?"
[Although you possess the Son of Luck, Sasuke's buff rank was superior during the Great Ninja War. The world's will prioritized the main line — Naruto and Sasuke. For Sasuke to awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan, a heavenly offering was required. Your death provided that offering. His evolution to Eternal Mangekyō and eventually the Rinnegan occurred within thirty-six hours.]
Akira stared blankly. "…So I died so he could get an upgrade?"
[Affirmative.]
He groaned, rubbing his face. "That's just robbery."
[However, the host can also evolve the Son of Luck buff.]
His head lifted instantly. "How?"
[Fuse two Lucky Mode simulations to form a higher-grade Son of Luck+. Each fusion enhances your destiny alignment, probability curve, and system reward output.]
"Two Lucky Modes, huh…" Akira exhaled. That sounded costly.
" What about daily mode?"
[Daily Mode Simulations do not possess Lucky Buffs. They are designed for ordinary life paths.]
"So basically… death-by-accident mode?"
[Correct. Example: Death of Senju Nawaki, opponent of Gaara in death forest, ]
Akira sighed. "Yeah, no thanks."
[However, collecting 360 Daily Simulations grants one additional Lucky Mode Simulation.]
That made him pause. "…Wait, so I can grind luck mode?"
[Affirmative.]
He smirked. "Now that's more like it."
[Daily Simulations grant random items ranging from B-rank jutsu, chakra pills, or mundane objects like clothing or animals.]
Akira blinked. "Wait, animals? Like… cats?"
[Affirmative. Cat companions, chakra beasts, and more.]
"…Right. Daily Mode is for madmen," he muttered.
Still, a small smile tugged at his lips.
Even if it was ridiculous, the path ahead was clear. He wasn't just surviving simulations anymore. He was evolving through them.
And for the first time, Akira Uchiha truly felt like the Son of Luck.
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