Chapter 3 – Exploring the power

It was after everyone reached the training grounds they knew that they had been fooled. Everyone looked towards Naruto, who stood together with Shikamaru and Chōji and talking.

“What the heck, Naruto? Didn't we say no more sensei prank?” One of the boys walks forward with a deep frown on his face.

“What? I didn't.” Naruto shouted back, which only worsened the situation.

“Who else?”

“Who would even-”

The boy was about to shout when everyone looked behind at Raito. He immediately shut his mouth and clenched his fist. Turning around he wanted to pour his anger onto Naruto but Chōji and Shikamaru stood in front, covering Naruto.

Turning away from Naruto and Raito, he simply shut up. Nothing good came arguing with Raito, instead, it would just backfire. Evidence, visual confirmation, and whatnot.

“Oh, did I miss something?” Raito walked slowly and passed by the boy. Looking at the boy, Raito read the name and memorized it. In the future, something might happen.

“Raito, there you are,” Naruto yelled, his voice mixed with happiness.

“Yo, it’s been a nice day, right?”

“Of course it is.” Naruto raised his voice and started talking about his day, which wasn't much but filled with his extra imagination.

Shikamaru and Chōji also waved at Raito. But just as was about to walk forward, Raito saw their name and titles which were quite unique to say.

[Lazy Genius]

Shikamaru Nara

[Rotund boy]

Chōji Akimichi

Looking above Naruto’s head.

[Prankster]

Naruto Uzumaki

Lips twitching, Raito took deep breaths to calm his heart and thought, ‘Sure enough, these titles are what people call them.’

Looking around Raito found that section B didn't have many titleholders but section A had a lot of them.

[Beauty Queen]

Ino Yamanaka

[Kind girl]

Hinata Hyūga

[Alpha pretender]

Kiba Inuzuka

[Bug lover]

Shino Aburame

[Genius fan girl]

Sakura Haruno

[Lone Avenger]

Sasuke Uchiha

‘What the heck is with Section A? These titles are a bit…’

“Was that you?” Shikamaru asked in a whisper, looking at Raito.

“Me? Maybe.” Raito smiled back and answered halfheartedly.

“Oi, don't make things troublesome-”

“Shika, I have got everything ready for tomorrow.”

“… It’s really happening, huh?” Shikamaru looked at Naruto then turned towards the box with shuriken and kunai.

“My dad said it will work then it most likely will,” Shikamaru added and elbowed Chōji.

Chōji disappeared towards the building.

Looking around, Raito found the teachers preparing for the kunai and shuriken practice. And one of them was his favorite, Umino Iruka.

[Passionate teacher]

Iruka Umino

'I knew it; Iruka-sensei is a nice teacher.'

*ding

Skill has been created through a special act.

Through continuous observation, a skill to find the target information, 'Observe' has been created.

[Observe Lvl 1 (Active) Exp 0.0% CP Cost 1]

Gives basic information on the target. The target can be anything specific.

# HP and CP

# One-line Description

Note – Higher the level more information can be obtained.

‘[Observe]’

[Passionate teacher]

Iruka Umino

HP 5000

CP 5000

Description: A very passionate teacher currently teaching at the Ninja academy.

Looking around Raito found that the students around him were far weaker than he thought they would be and almost everyone had names of parents in their description.

*ding

Skill 'Observe' has leveled up.

Raito used ‘[Observe]’ on Iruka sensei again.

‘[Observe.]’

[Passionate teacher]

Iruka Umino Lvl 24

HP – 5000

CP – 5000

Description: A very passionate teacher currently teaching at the Ninja academy. His greatest wish is to see his students be proper ninja.

‘This is not much but it is something.’

‘If I increase this level to ten and eventually to hundred then wouldn't…’

Raito started thinking and Iruka-sensei made everyone stand in line and started the shuriken kunai throwing session. Everyone got into lines and the people at the front were throwing kunai and shuriken and most of them had seriously bad aims.

‘I could do better than that.’

*ding

Quest Alert

Academy training: Kunai and Shuriken

Proving yourself is a pathway to increasing your self-confidence.

Main Quest: Achieve at least 50% accuracy.

Side Quest: Achieve at least 80% accuracy.

Gold Quest: Achieve 100% accuracy.

Completion award

Main Quest: 100 Exp, +1 DEX, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei.

Side Quest: 50 Exp, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei.

Gold Quest: 300 Exp, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei.

Completion failure

Decrease relation with Ninja Academy.

[YES – NO]

‘Quests?’ Looking at the tab in front, Raito slowly raised his hand and pressed on ‘yes’.

‘It’s real.’

“Yoshizawa Raito,” Iruka-sensei called alerting Raito.

“Let’s do it.” Raito took a deep breath and walked forward.

With the shuriken and kunai on both hands, Raito threw all of them at the same time.

All kunai hit the middle of the target but one shuriken missed the center.

‘Well, I got the second-best at least.’

“Good job, Raito. Second best in the grade.” Iruka sensei commented and gave a slight nod.

*ding

Skill 'Shurikenjutsu and Kunaijutsu' has been activated.

[Shurikenjutsu and Kunaijutsu Lv1 (Active/Passive)]

The skill allows the user to properly wield both shuriken and kunai.

-Passively increases damage with shuriken and kunai by 5%

-Passively increases the accuracy of shuriken and kunai by 5%

-Passively grants +3 Dexterity

*ding

Quest Complete

Academy training: Kunai and Shuriken

Proving yourself is a pathway to increase self-confidence

Main Quest: Achieve at least 50% accuracy. (Completed)

Side Quest: Achieve at least 80% accuracy. (Completed)

Gold Quest: Achieve 100% accuracy. (Failure)

Total rewards earned

Main Quest Completion: 100 Exp, +1 DEX, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei.

Side quest Completion: 50 Exp, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei.

Shurikenjutsu and Kunaijutsu skill level up by 1.

With a thought, the boxes disappeared and Raito looked towards Naruto. ‘It’s gonna start anytime soon.’

[?]

Touji Mizuki

HP 5000

CP 5000

Description: He is currently teaching at the Ninja academy. He tries to weaken Naruto Uzumaki in every way possible

Mizuki sensei gave everyone five kunai and five shurikens from one big box but when it came to Naruto, he grabbed the shuriken and kunai from the small box inside the big box.

'[Observe]'

Academy Kunai and Shuriken Set – Poor Quality

A poor excuse for a kunai and Shuriken. The weight and sharpness are very unbalanced. The uneven weight of it lowers your chances of hitting your target.

Accuracy: -30%

Raito then quickly used ‘[Observe]’ on the girl behind Naruto and found it was of good quality.

Standard Issue Kunai and Shuriken Set – Common Quality

The weight and sharpness of these tools are perfectly balanced allowing for good piercing, slashing, and accuracy when thrown.

Accuracy: +10%

“Next, Naruto Uzumaki.” Iruka called.

“Yosh, it’s finally my turn.” Naruto cheered himself and walked in front,

“Why does Naruto gets special treatment from Mizuki sensei?” The girl behind mumbled looking at her kunai and shuriken set. “He even gave Naruto a separate set.”

Iruka looked at the two girls then his gaze returned to Naruto.

Raito stood beside two girls and whispered the same things again and again, “Personal lessons, Mizuki sensei’s favorite.”

Fortunately, one of the girls was susceptible enough.

“Don't you know? Naruto is Mizuki sensei’s favorite.” Another girl added. “Personal Taijutsu lessons, personal Ninjutsu lessons… how long is gonna show favoritism?”

Raito found that the girl in front of him was very keen observant and with small hints, she would voice out his thoughts.

“Try harder, Naruto.” Iruka sensei sighed at Naruto’s poor throw then looked at the two girls behind.

Looking at his fellow teacher, Iruka made a vague guess and stopped Naruto.

Iruka crouched in front of Naruto then in name of correcting his position, gave Naruto a few of his kunai in exchange for his set. “Naruto, take this.”

“Do your best, Naruto.”

“Thank you, Iruka sensei.”

Iruka looked at Naruto’s set in his hand the gave a secretive glance at Mizuki.

“Whoa.” The students around gave a collective gasp.

Iruka let out a smile and quickly marked down Naruto’s perfect throw.

“Again.” Letting a small smile of approval on his face, Iruka continued.

Mizuki at the side frowned, looking at Naruto and Iruka. He crushed the small white box in the big box then pocketed it in his pouch.

Quickly after that, the shuriken and kunai throwing session ended.

Iruka stood with a set in his hand and looked at Mizuki and some other teachers. And just as he was about to confront them, Mari walked towards him.

“A student said that you have something for me, Iruka.” Mari walked towards Iruka and said softly.

Iruka looked down and slowly raised his hand.

Mari looked at Iruka’s hand and said, “Why don't we talk Iruka?”

“Mari sensei. This is just-”

“It’s going to be a sensitive topic.” Mari coated her hand with chakra then swiped the shuriken and kunai in a sealed plastic bag then said. “Come to the Hokage tower tomorrow.”

“Mizuki,” Iruka mumbled, hoping for good things.

Raito went along with the crowd and regrouped with Naruto, Chōji, and Shikamaru.

“We did great,” Raito whispered to Shikamaru and Chōji.

“What is this going to do, Shikamaru?” Chōji asked.

“What we see is that it involves teachers in the academy, but according to my old man this will involve the civilian council, who is currently providing manpower and materials for the academy.”

“With the already gathered evidence and some other things… the academy will be rid of the civilian council, completely or that’s what they hope.”

Raito massaged his forehead, troubled with the gamer thing and now this. He breathed out and shrugged, “I could have never guessed that these all things are happening.”

“We completed what we were told to do.”

Chōji looked at the silent Naruto and said, “It was supposed to be for Naruto but…”

“Whenever things involve Naruto, everything is troublesome.” Shikamaru sighed and walked towards the line.

“Shikamaru,” Iruka called.

Raito stood at the spot contemplating.

‘It’s been happening for a long time. Hm, a lot of people should have noticed about the set but no one did anything to stop. There should be several people involved in this. Iruka sensei is out as he is just record-keeping and looking at the shuriken from far most of the time and he likes Naruto too much to do anything to him. One of them should be Mizuki sensei, others could be people who produced and transported the weapon and the last would be people collecting the weapon. So many people involved in this one single thing.’

*ding

For thinking an elaborate plan for the first time +3 to WIS

“Raito, start preparing,” Iruka called Raito then continued timing Shikamaru.

*ding

Quest Alert

Academy training: Obstacle Course

A test to train a ninja's flexibility

Main Quest: Complete within 2 minute

Side Quest: Complete within 1 minute.

Gold Quest: Complete within 45 seconds.

Completion award

Main Quest: 100 Exp, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei, Ninja Academy

Side Quest: 50 Exp, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei, Ninja Academy

Gold Quest: 300 Exp, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei, Ninja Academy

Completion failure

Decrease relation with Iruka-sensei, Ninja Academy

[YES – NO]

‘Beating my record, eh? I got a few points on dexterity this morning according to my power, so, let's test the theory out.’ Raito smiled and started stretching.

Shikamaru crossed the finish line and got some advice from Iruka sensei.

Looking at Raito, Iruka called him to stand near the line.

Raito also hurried towards the line and waited, ready to sprint at any time.

On the mark, Raito dashed forward, clearing the obstacle smoothly.

“43.7 seconds.”

“Great job, Raito. You beat your score again.” Iruka had a big smile on his face as he congratulated Raito. “Sasuke is two seconds behind you. So, keep training, okay.”

*ding

Quest Alert

Academy training: Obstacle Course

A test to train a ninja's flexibility

Main Quest: Complete within 2 minutes. (Completed)

Side Quest: Complete within 1 minute. (Completed)

Gold Quest: Complete within 45 seconds. (Completed)

Total rewards earned

Main Quest Completion: 100 Exp, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei, Ninja Academy.

Side Quest Completion: 50 Exp, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei, Ninja Academy.

Gold Quest Completion: 300 Exp, +1 DEX, Increase relation with Iruka-sensei, Ninja Academy.

Total Exp: 450

Closing the boxes, Raito waited for others to finish. Didn't have to wait long because Ino is the only one left.

“Now everyone, before going home, I am reminding you all to work on your chakra control, the basic leaf sticking exercise, I want all of you to be able to do at least three simultaneously," said Iruka-sensei, looking especially at Naruto.

“Caught you there,” Raito said with a small smile.

“What?” Naruto frowned in annoyance as he added, “I just don’t get chakra control.”

“Jii-chan must know some shortcut for this chakra exercise.” Naruto dimmed down and said softly.

“He did tell you. He told you to meditate.”

“But-” Naruto wanted to retort but Raito’s hand covered his face.

“Hai, I don’t want to listen to your stupid excuses.” Raito rolled his eyes.

“Half days like today are the best.” Shikamaru yawned, looking at Iruka.

Chōji took out a list from his pouch and looked at Raito then said, “Raito, you better make something this Sunday.”

“Make something.” Raito released Naruto and turned to face Chōji, “Oi, Chōji, if you don’t use those expensive ingredients, you know I am the better cook, right?”

Narrowing his eyes Chōji stepped forward, “Raito, are you doubting my cooking skills?”

“Doubting? I’ll-”

“Hai, you two.” Iruka sighed as he appeared in front of two quarreling students. He smacked them in the head and narrowed his eyes, “You two idiots. Are you even listening?”

“Ow.” Raito and Chōji grabbed their head in pain and looked at Iruka in anger.

“Of course, we are.” Raito looked a little offended as he quickly added, “Sensei talked about practicing chakra control exercises, which not many have even started then you talked about practicing the academy three, and lastly you talked about the upcoming theoretical exams. How we need to get good grades and so on. It’s all the usual things.”

“Nope, sensei also talked about eating plenty, exercising, and enjoying.” Chōji intervened.

“That’s basic. Who wouldn’t do that?”

“Sensei has gone hoarse telling us this from the first year. He is so involved that he can't even find a girlfriend.”

That did it. It snapped Iruka. “You, Raito. That’s it.”

“Mari-sensei!” Raito pointed towards Iruka’s back, with his eyes widened and shouted.

It worked as Iruka immediately stiffened and turned around. “Mari-sensei, I was just about to finish…”

Snickering, laughing, giggling.

Iruka felt his face twitching as he turned around to face the empty spot. Raito had long gone, disappeared. Using an advanced Ninjutsu to find the little academy student seems to be a little too much. So, what Iruka did was; take a deep breath, turn back and walk to the front.

“That’s it for today. Go home.” Iruka waved his hand and looked at the students.

The students waved goodbye and some looked at Iruka weirdly, wanting to ask something but, he shot a glare saying ‘ask if you want to get double homework’ look, which worked as they immediately erased any thought to question.

Walking towards the teacher’s room, Iruka mumbling about how he would get Raito to apologize.

As the students started exiting the academy, Raito finally saw the figure he was waiting for. Dropping down, he grabbed Naruto’s shoulder, with a smile on his face.

“Wah.” Naruto jumped instinctively. Finding out it was just Raito, Naruto heaved a sigh of relief. Slapping the hand away he said, “Don’t do that!”

“What? For a ‘Prankster’, you aren’t very aware of your surroundings.”

“Don’t give me that.” Naruto huffed then took out coupons and said excitedly, “Let’s go, let’s go.”

Scratching the back of his head, Raito looked at Naruto awkwardly and said, “Listen, Naruto.”

Naruto dimmed down looking at Raito and asked hesitantly, “What?”

“I have got some things to do. So, let’s skip today, alright?” Raito said looking sideways.

Looking at the coupons, Naruto said, “But it’s our thing.”

“I know but… but it’s about tomorrow. The big surprise thing.” Raito lied.

“Surprise? What’s going on?” Naruto looked up with curiosity.

“If I tell you how can it be a surprise.” Raito said smoothly and added, “You’ll find about it tomorrow.”

“Alright.” Naruto said with a smile and added, “If you are not going then me too, I am not going.”

“You don’t have to do that, Naruto.”

“I’ll wait.” Naruto said with a smile and added, “It better be worth it.”

“It will be.” Raito waved his hand and jumped.

[Lie successful.]

[Skill ‘Lie’ leveled up.]

Closing the windows, Raito hurried to the teacher’s room and met with a busy Iruka.

“Iruka sensei,” Raito called out the busy teacher, who immediately glared at Raito.

Sighing, he looked at Raito and asked, “What is it Raito?”

“I am here to say sorry for earlier, sensei,” Raito said with a small bow.

Waving his hand, signaling to come near Iruka said, “You were a little harsh but it’s fine.”

“… You are not going to thank me then.” Raito said out of the blue that made Iruka raise his brows.

“After I helped you with educating the students. That small joke about you which will remind them to eat healthily, train their body, and rest.”

“I give up.” Iruka raised his hands and smiled, “Thank you, student Raito.”

“No problemo.” Letting out a cheeky smile, he stared at Iruka.

“So, how can I help you?” Iruka knew it was coming.

Raito took out a paper slip from his pocket and said, “According to Ninja Academy student handbook section 12 number 3 and the Teacher circulation notice 506, I would like to ask you for the next two hours.”

Looking at the student in front of him, Iruka smiled. Although the handbook was given to everyone for their benefit, he could guarantee that no one had read the things inside, at least not all of it except Raito.

Closing the copies, Iruka turned around and signaled Raito to walked with him. “So, what do you want to learn this time, Raito?”

“I wanted a demonstration of Genjutsu, sensei,” Raito answered.

Iruka opened the door to an empty classroom and continued, “Genjutsu is a pretty difficult thing for an academy student. In the academy, we teach you how to find that you are trapped in a Genjutsu, how to break a Genjutsu and how common Genjutsu works.”

Raito nodded and said, “I know. There are two types; one affecting the person and other the surrounding.”

“Sensei, I just wanted a demonstration.” Raito clearly stated and stared at Iruka.

“Fine, fine.”

Sitting a few meters apart, Iruka moulded his chakra with the help of hand seals and clapped. [Demonic Illusion – False Surrounding]

Chakra flared as Iruka waved his hand towards the blackboard. An instant later a big kanji for ‘Fire’ appeared on the blackboard.

“This Genjutsu affects the surrounding. I changed my chakra with a mental image. It’s a bit taxing on chakra as I would have to constantly supply little bits of chakra to it.”

[Genjutsu applied blackboard]

The ‘Fire’ written with ‘White’ chalk is a chakra construct made by Umino Iruka.

‘Seriously?’

Pushing his hand forward, Raito looked at his skills tab and said “[Genjutsu Dissipation]”

The white fire letter disappeared with Raito’s touch.

“Good, good. You have been practicing.” Iruka nodded in approval.

Raito looked at the board then at Iruka. “Sensei, can you do one more? This time I won't look.”

“Okay then.”

Iruka waited for Raito to close his eyes then used the ‘[False Surrounding]’ technique again.

Raito waited patiently with his ‘[Chakra Sense]’ withdrawn.

“Open your eyes.” Iruka tapped Raito’s shoulder.

Raito looked around and started from the door. Not even waiting a bit, he directly used ‘[Observe]’ on almost everything and after a while, he finally caught sensei’s jutsu.

[Genjutsu applied Podium]

The ‘Iruka’ written with a ‘black’ pen is a chakra construct made by Umino Iruka.

“Sensei, I found it.” Raito pointed at the Genjutsu.

“It was so small and you still found it?” Iruka looked a bit amazed.

“You didn’t move around much, sensei. So, it had to be somewhere near.” Raito tried to reason.

“Well then, let’s go for the next category.” Iruka sat in front of Raito and weaved through a set of hand seals before tapped Raito’s head.

“[Demonic Illusion – Double Vision]”

The world greyed out as new boxes appeared in front of Raito.

[Skill ‘Fast Thinking’ has been created.]

[Skill ‘Fast Thinking’ has been activated.]

[‘Demonic Illusion – Double Vision’ acquisition possible. Would you like to spend 100 CP to learn it?]

[Yes - No]

‘I don’t think I can move my body.’ Raito tried moving but it seemed like everything froze.

Removing any thoughts aside, Raito said yes to the question and the boxes disappeared.

[Skill acquisition successful]

[Demonic Illusion – Double Vision Lvl 1 CP cost - 50]

The user sends a package of chakra to disturb the sensory pathways from the eye to the brain and cause double vision.

All the boxes closed automatically as a new box appeared in front.

[The effects of Demonic Illusion – Double Vision has been negated by the Gamer’s mind.]

[Skill ‘Fast Thinking’ deactivated.]

The grey world turned back to being full of color.

The hand tapping on Raito’s forehead disappeared as Iruka immediately stood up with his hands beside Raito, fearing his fall.

Defying his expectations, Raito looked at the flustered Iruka in confusion and at the same time closed his eyes. Activating the chakra, Raito used ‘[Chakra Dissipation]’, an act to fool Iruka.

“So, how is it?” Iruka asked.

Looking around, Raito heaved a sigh of relief and said, “I can see now.”

“Let’s end it here for today, Raito.” Iruka brought out a small container of water and handed it to Raito.

“Hai, sensei.”

“Genjutsu needs knowledge on human anatomy and physiology. So, the academy for you students are only taught how to break them.”

“I see.”

“If you want to learn more than, you can learn after the graduation with your Jōnin instructor.” Iruka started giving advice and Raito continued listening and nodding.

“Be sure to practice your chakra control exercise, alright?” Iruka waved goodbye and walked back to the teacher’s room.

“Sensei, you need a balance. For your future wife and children.” Raito shouted in the empty hallway and dashed away.

While running away, Raito was glee in joy as he found that he could get jutsus but the joy didn’t last long as he found that there were some heavy restrictions to it.

Getting a headache, Raito chose to keep it at the side as he was going to face an even greater headache now, as he was standing in front of the T&I department.

As he entered the building, everyone gave him a once-over before continuing their task.

Raito didn’t mind the gazes as he walked a fixed path until he was standing in front of a door.

Knock, knock.

“Sensei, it’s me Raito.”

“Raito? Come in.”

Inside the room, Inoichi sat on a resting chair with a book in his hand. Looking at Raito, he waved his hand and signaled for him to sit on the couch.

“How come you are here, Raito? If I recall, we have scheduled a visit this Monday and today is your special ramen eating day.” Inoichi got straight to the point as he manipulated his chakra to grab a few books from the shelves.

“I wanted to try something,” Raito said as he walked in front of Inoichi. “Sensei, please try going to my mindscape.”

Silence permeated in the room as Inoichi closed the books and looked at Raito. “What brought this?”

“I progressed.” Raito lied.

“You completed your mind maze?” Inoichi asked as he raised his brows and put aside the books.

“Something like that,” Raito said and looked at the books on the other side of the room. With the challenge in his eyes, Raito looked at Inoichi, pointed at the books, and said, “If you can get inside and reach the center then I will finish all those books.”

“…” Inoichi looked at Raito, trying to find out what was wrong with him. Everything being the same as usual, Raito looked a bit more confident in himself. But what brought this change? ‘Just a few days ago’ Raito and ‘today now Raito had some changes.

“Well, if you are willing to put something on the line then I should do the same, right?” Inoichi asked as he pinched his chin and went into thinking mode.

“Of course.” Raito smiled more brilliantly but on the inside, he frowned. ‘The quest is still not there. Was I wrong about how quest works? Shouldn’t it be like challenges?’

“How about a jutsu?”

“But isn’t that-”

“Clan’s jutsu, on my free day,” Inoichi added and looked at Raito.

‘The Yamanaka clan’s techniques are good but the elders of the clan will intervene somehow.’

‘It doesn’t matter if I get the jutsu or not but I must verify this power.’

“Heh, you went into thinking mode. Did you think about the clan elders? Did you think they will intervene?”

“Please don’t get into other people’s minds and mimic them. It’s kinda disgusting.” Raito deadpanned as he took a few steps backward.

“Such hurtful words.” Inoichi had a small smile on his face as he continued, “How about I, Yamanaka Inoichi, the clan head of the Yamanaka clan, promise you.”

“Clan Head is still below the council of elders,” Raito said and looked at Inoichi’s defeated face.

“Whatever, let’s do it.” Inoichi disappeared then appeared behind Raito, his hand enveloping Raito’s head.

[Non-hostile force detected.]

[Skill ‘Fast thinking’ activated.]

[Gamer’s mind in effect.]

[Skill ‘Mind Maze’ in effect.]

[Skill ‘Mind Maze’ combined with ‘Gamer’s Mind’.]

[Approve]

Yes – No

‘It can even differentiate between friend and foe?’

Raito thought for a while then accepted the combination.

While Inoichi was nowhere in sight, things appeared from nowhere, flew around Raito, and a building, more like a fortress was being built.

Looking from an outside view it was like a floating castle in the space with tall peaks. ‘It’s not from me.’

“Finally,” Inoichi zoomed forward and appeared near the castle and said, “That was one tough barrier, Raito.”

“You are not at the center of my mindscape, sensei.” With a big smile, Raito added, “I sacrificed all that space for this perfect defense.”

“There is nothing you can call perfect, Raito.” Inoichi frowned.

“Try it, sensei.” Raito’s voice echoed.

Inoichi looked around and his first thought was to fly in and he did exactly so.

Raito looked at the tab in front of him which had different options. A smile gradually formed on his face as he clicked on one. [Defense Lvl 1]

Just as Inoichi was about to enter the boundary of the castle. Something smacked him, throwing him far away.

Standing back up, he looked with widened eyes and pointed at Raito in anger. “You used a fly swatter on me?”

Raito was also looking at the swatter in a daze. He looked at Inoichi, who was a bit messy now.

“That did quite a damage to me.” Looking at his messy clothes, Inoichi concluded that his three-layer of defense was down by one.

“Sensei, are you giving up?” Raito shouted, his voice heard beside Inoichi.

“I am just getting started.”

Instead of flying in, Inoichi landed in front of the castle gates, which had its mouth wide open. Seeing no swatter swatting him, Inoichi heaved a sigh of relief and walked in, but before he could walk in, the sides of the wall had turned into pikes, which was slowly caving in.

“Damn it.” Eyes widened in shock, Inoichi decided to escape but even that plan was hampered by the sticky surface. “Are you serious? A fly-trap?”

At the end of the passage, Raito was standing with a small smile on his face. He moved his finger and on his will, the walls rushed in, impaling Inoichi.

In the real world, Inoichi staggered a few steps back and looked at Raito in annoyance and surprise.

Raito also opened his eyes with a gleeful smile on his face. “How was it sensei?”

“… It wasn’t quite like what had thought.”

‘Me too, sensei. I had just started making my castle but with this gamer’s mind everything changed.’

*ding

[You received a message from ‘The Original Gamer’ Han Jee Han.]

[Please read in a comfortable space.]

[Note – All the questions you have been asking will be answered.]

“Raito.” Inoichi called then added, “It’s a bit too much for my heart.”

Raito kept quiet.

“Getting defeated by a twelve-year-old and even in my field of expertise.”

Raito looked at Inoichi who was going on and on so, Raito started walking towards the door, “Sensei, if there is nothing else then I am going home.”

“Raito,” Inoichi calmed down his excited mood and called Raito seriously.

“Sensei?” Raito looked at Inoichi’s serious face and felt kinda scared. ‘He is making that face again.’

“Um, sensei?”

“Do you…”

“I?”

Inoichi slammed down his fist on the table and looked with murder in his eyes and shouted, “Do you think of me like an insect?”

“Huh!?”

Name: Yoshizawa Raito Lvl 7 Exp 630/5000

Title: Ninja Academy Student (+25% Exp till level 10)

Age: 12

HP: 775/875

CP: 500/500

STR: 19

VIT: 21

DEX: 26

INT: 20

WIS: 22

LUK: 27(+20)

Yoshizawa household member: Additional +50 HP per level +2 INT & +3 VIT per level.

Holder of lucky star: +20 Luck, additional +1 LUK per level.

Yoshizawa Raito is above average student in the Ninja Academy.