Chapter 1: Brain Storage Place~
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"Hah…!"
Lin Fan woke up in a daze, staring blankly at the school uniform on his body.
Linhai No. 1 High School… Today is the Ninja Dao Awakening Ceremony…
Transmigration?!
He had transmigrated!
Lin Fan looked at the classmates around him—familiar yet unfamiliar—as a flood of memories surged into his mind.
After several minutes, he fully absorbed the fragmented memories and raised his head with a complicated expression.
This was a planet that, a hundred years ago, had been invaded by underground caverns, now overrun by demons and monsters.
Fortunately, in this world, everyone could participate in an awakening ceremony at the age of eighteen.
During the ceremony, one could determine their chakra nature and possible Kekkei Genkai.
Yes—in this world, the way to resist demons was to cultivate the Ninja Dao through the awakening ceremony, growing stronger step by step until reaching Shadow-level power and ultimately saving the world.
And today was the start of that awakening ceremony.
In this world, countless cultivators pursued the limits of the Ninja Dao.
They climbed step by step toward the throne of the strongest, admired by millions.
Some awakened Dust Release, disintegrating demons into particles.
Others awakened Lava Release, burning demons to ashes.
Some had no special Kekkei Genkai but mastered the five basic chakra natures—fire, water, earth, wind, and lightning—to perfection.
"This is… isn't this basically the plot from Naruto in my previous life?" Lin Fan muttered to himself as he recalled the memories.
Chakra, Kekkei Genkai—everything matched what he remembered from Naruto.
But…
Lin Fan's expression turned strange.
In this world, the Sharingan and Rinnegan were actually considered among the most trash-tier Kekkei Genkai…
People would rather awaken Yin-Yang chakra and become medical ninjas than choose the Rinnegan.
Why?
From the memories, some people in the past had indeed chosen the Rinnegan.
But after choosing it, they discovered they could only manipulate about one kilogram of gravitational force.
At most, it made moving heavy objects easier—like being a porter.
Finding no further path to improvement, people essentially sentenced the Rinnegan to death.
The Sharingan was the same.
People could only awaken a single-tomoe Sharingan at best, and no one knew how to evolve or use it further.
As a result, both of these dojutsu Kekkei Genkai were abandoned.
Some even considered them less useful than the Byakugan.
"Are these people idiots?" Lin Fan couldn't help but complain in his heart.
In the original Naruto story, the Rinnegan and Sharingan were among the most powerful Kekkei Genkai.
In the later stages, they possessed the power to destroy heaven and earth!
No matter how strong Dust, Lava, or Ice Release were, they couldn't compare to the Rinnegan or Sharingan.
Of course, Lin Fan didn't blame the people here—they had only experienced the initial awakening stage.
But…
Others might not know the truth.
He did!
Today happened to be the annual awakening ceremony for second-year high school students (also called Awakening Year 2) who had just turned eighteen.
During the ceremony, by touching a Ninja Dao crystal ball, one could obtain their corresponding chakra and Kekkei Genkai!
At this thought, Lin Fan's eyes lit up with excitement.
This was the Rinnegan, after all.
If he chose it and fully mastered it, reaching beyond Shadow-level—even the Six Paths level—was possible!
Everyone else thought it was trash!
But as a transmigrator, how could Lin Fan not know better?
While Lin Fan was lost in thought, a lively and youthful girl walked over with a beaming smile.
"Handsome Lin, ready? Let's go awaken together!"
The girl was Su Xiaoxiao, the school beauty of Linhai No. 1 High School. Her bright eyes and white teeth often curved into crescent moons when she smiled.
Her slender, snow-white legs were flawless, and her delicate face, smooth as cream, was adorned with two charming dimples.
With looks like hers, she was practically the dream goddess of every boy in the school.
Lin Fan and Su Xiaoxiao lived very close to each other and had known each other since kindergarten.
They grew up as childhood sweethearts all the way through high school.
Their relationship was naturally very close.
Lin Fan himself was also strikingly handsome—sharp brows, starry eyes, and an extraordinary aura.
"Sure! Let's go. It's almost our class's turn anyway."
Having inherited the original owner's memories, Lin Fan also inherited his affection for Su Xiaoxiao.
Especially since she was such a vibrant and beautiful high school girl—someone who would be chased by thousands anywhere.
Many boys in the classroom ground their teeth in envy as they watched the two walk side by side.
"Damn! Why is Goddess Xiaoxiao always with Lin Fan?!"
"Yeah! She's my dream girl… sigh!"
"I wish I could take Lin Fan's place and talk to Goddess Xiaoxiao."
Countless boys wailed inwardly, their words filled with envy and jealousy toward Lin Fan.
Having such a youthful and stunning "girlfriend" was enough to make anyone green with envy.
…
Outside the classroom, a boy dressed in luxurious clothes stood holding a bouquet of flowers, his eyes filled with resentment and jealousy.
He glared hatefully at Lin Fan's retreating back.
His name was Li Qing, the son of one of the top ten richest merchants in Linhai City.
After last year's awakening ceremony, as a third-year awakener, he transferred to the school and immediately fell for the school beauty Su Xiaoxiao, launching an aggressive pursuit backed by money.
Yet Su Xiaoxiao remained unmoved, instead staying close to some nobody like Lin Fan!
If word of this got out in their circles…
Who knows how many people would laugh their heads off!
"How dare you try to steal my woman… Just wait, kid. I'll make you pay."
Li Qing gnashed his teeth as he watched the two chatting and laughing together.
…
On the other side, Lin Fan and Su Xiaoxiao chatted while walking toward the sports field.
The field was packed with people for the awakening ceremony.
The ceremony was hosted by the second-year grade director.
He held a crystal ball and tirelessly called out students' names.
"Zhang San!" the director announced, and an excited boy stepped forward.
Soon, the crystal ball lit up with five chakra natures for him to choose from.
After a moment of hesitation, Zhang San chose fire nature.
"Awakened fire-attribute chakra."
The director, unsurprised, waved him off and called the next student.
After all, Kekkei Genkai were not something everyone could obtain.
Even ordinary natures, if mastered through ninjutsu or secret arts, could reach the same heights as Kekkei Genkai.
Even at Linhai No. 1 High School—one of the best in the world—only a few people awakened them.
Soon, it was Su Xiaoxiao's turn.
Under Lin Fan's encouraging gaze, Su Xiaoxiao slowly walked forward and placed her hand on the crystal ball.
Suddenly, the crystal ball shone brightly, displaying words:
[Available Kekkei Genkai: Lava Release, Ice Release, Paper Release]
The entire crowd below was stunned!
Three Kekkei Genkai choices at once!
"Holy crap—did I see that right? Goddess Xiaoxiao can choose from three Kekkei Genkai!"
"And one of them is the extremely rare Paper Release!"
"She's beautiful, talented, and this overpowered?!"
Su Xiaoxiao's beautiful eyes sparkled with excitement—she clearly hadn't expected to have three options.
Normally, people could only choose one Kekkei Genkai at most.
Many didn't get any at all.
Even the grade director couldn't help but marvel at her extraordinary talent.
After a brief hesitation, Su Xiaoxiao chose Paper Release.
In an instant, countless paper sheets fluttered around her body, and knowledge of innate ninjutsu associated with the bloodline flooded into her mind.
Soon after, Su Xiaoxiao came down with a joyful smile and walked straight to Lin Fan.
"Hehe, pretty impressive, right?"
She excitedly hugged Lin Fan's arm.
Instantly, countless boys felt their hearts bleed.
A goddess who was both supremely talented and breathtakingly beautiful…
And she already belonged to someone!