Konoha.
The Hokage Rock.
The sunset bled across the sky, crimson and gold. Birds returned to their nests.
The late autumn wind brushed past the Third Hokage's stone face—cool, quiet.
Shenyue Yuan lay back… resting on a pair of long, soft, snow-white thighs.
His features were refined. Clean-cut.
Short black hair. Strikingly handsome.
Only—
His eyes were wrapped in thick white bandages.
In his previous life, he was just another overworked corporate slave fresh out of college.
In this life?
Fate showed mercy.
He transmigrated into the ninja world.
Orphaned. Perfect body. And… a system.
The system's missions and rewards were sometimes absurd—
but with his knowledge of the Naruto plot, plus the "beginner gift pack," he crushed his academy peers from the very start.
A genius.
That reputation stuck.
And along the way… he even latched onto a young, beautiful female jōnin instructor.
As long as he stayed low in Konoha, developed quietly, and didn't act recklessly—
Money.
Power.
Women.
Everything would 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, gentle—rich with a teasing warmth.
Her slender fingers picked up a strawberry… and casually fed it into his mouth.
"The killer spared no one. Not even the elderly… or children."
"Thankfully, the Hokage arrived in time. One child survived. The Uchiha won't be completely erased."
Juice burst between his teeth—sweet… with a hint of tartness.
Suddenly—
Shenyue Yuan sat up.
He faced Kurenai Yuhi directly, expression serious.
"It wasn't me."
Kurenai blinked.
For a moment, she was speechless.
Then she sighed, 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 have to go out… stay in."
For this student of hers—
This strangely wired genius—
She worried… a lot.
Thankfully—
His talent, strength, and ability were all monstrous.
A year ago, she had just become a squad leader.
With Shenyue Yuan's help, her team repeatedly completed missions beyond their level.
He shattered all doubts about her qualifications as a young jōnin.
So—
For some of his… unreasonable requests—
Kind, gentle Kurenai-sensei never refused.
For example—
Letting him lie 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.
A surge of pride rose in her chest.
As expected of her student.
A perfect inheritor of the Will of Fire.
His awareness… even surpassed some jōnin.
She thought for a moment.
"ANBU. Root. Interrogation Division. Recon units…"
"They're all dangerous. But also the best places to grow."
"With your talent, entering ANBU wouldn't be difficult."
Shenyue Yuan nodded.
"Alright."
"I'll go to the Education Department."
"…Hm?" Kurenai froze.
She thought she misheard.
Aside from jōnin instructors, teaching at the Academy had nothing to do with danger.
Her brows furrowed slightly.
"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.
Surprise.
Then… something softer.
Warmth spread quietly through her chest.
…So that's why.
He's doing it—for me.
Shenyue Yuan shifted again—finding a comfortable position against her soft, fragrant body.
Then—
He focused.
In an instant—
Inside the hollow darkness 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 equal theirs.
Uses: (0/1)
Cooldown: 1 week
System Evaluation:
True 50-50.
A perfect 50-50.
Even if the Ōtsutsuki God descends…
He'll 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 came from the beginner reward pack.
The other two?
Achievements he unlocked himself.
As for system missions—
Completely random.
Some days, ten in one day.
Sometimes—
Nothing for half a year.
He was used to it.
With "Equality of All Beings"—
Within seven days—
He was invincible in one-on-one combat.
Of course—
If a second opponent joined—
The balance would break.
And the one who dies…
Would be him.
Overall?
Not a bad system.
Aside from the occasional nonsense.
Which meant—
He didn't need to risk his life for Konoha.
He could stay in the Academy.
Lie low.
Wait.
Until he was strong enough to crush the entire ninja world—
Then make his move.
The Uchiha massacre…
The story of the protagonists had begun.
The next major crisis?
Orochimaru's Konoha Crush.
He had time.
A lot of time.
As Shenyue Yuan calmly planned his future—
A pair of eyes burned in the distance.
Jealousy.
Rage.
Watching him… and Kurenai.
The forest was dense.
Shadows thick.
"NO…!"
Hidden among the trees—
Asuma Sarutobi clenched his teeth, fury blazing in his chest.
Through the leaves—
He saw it clearly.
That man—
Lying on 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 wouldn't dare treat her like that.
"Lord Asuma."
A low voice cut through his thoughts.
Asuma stiffened.
Embarrassed. Irritated.
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 eyes closed.
A long sigh escaped him.
The wrinkles on his face seemed deeper than ever.
Just one night—
And he looked ten years older.
Across the desk—
Shenyue Yuan stood straight.
A black robe draped over his frame.
A blade strapped to his back.
Handsome. Composed.
Only—
Those bandaged eyes felt… out of place.
Compared to the aging Hokage—
The boy who had graduated early from the Academy—
Was too young.
Like—
A rising sun.