As a Ninja, I Only Want to Live Off Women in the Nasuverse

(PS: Kuramitsu Ruka's Future Sight was not always active. It only activated when he wanted to see a certain future.)

PS: Second update.

System's Suggestion

After dealing with Kuramitsu Ruka, Higashino Kanade took out his phone. The caller ID clearly displayed the words "Sister Shiki."

"Hello, Sister Shiki. What's up this late at night?"

"You took forever."

Ryougi Shiki complained from the other end of the line, but Higashino Kanade felt as though she had let out a sigh of relief.

"I was dealing with something just now. Sorry for making you wait so long."

"Akiyo said your house got blown up. Where are you now? Are you okay?"

Ah, so this was what it felt like to be cared for by Sister Shiki? So happy!

Higashino Kanade's heart blossomed with joy. All that hard work grinding favorability had not been in vain. Sure enough, if a simp stuck with it until the end, he would have everything.

Though he was celebrating inwardly, Higashino Kanade still calmly said aloud in order to maintain his cool image, "I'm fine. I planned all of this. Since I had to deal with a Bomb Maniac with Future Sight, I sacrificed my house. Judging from the current situation, it was worth it."

"Future Sight?"

"A Mystic Eye that can see the future, though it isn't absolute. You can think of it as advanced divination."

"It sounds pretty interesting. Wait! You ran into something so interesting and didn't bring me along? Were you afraid I'd hold you back?" Ryougi Shiki's voice carried obvious dissatisfaction.

"How could that be? It's just that this enemy was difficult to deal with. More people would have only made things harder. If we run into anything interesting next time, I'll definitely bring you."

"Mm. It's a promise."

After coaxing Ryougi Shiki, Higashino Kanade let out a breath. Ryougi Shiki was not the type to be a gentle, virtuous wife. On the contrary, she quite liked adventure, which gave Higashino Kanade, who only wanted to coast through life, a headache.

Still, Higashino Kanade was not too worried about Ryougi Shiki's safety. Setting aside her protagonist halo, Root Shiki sleeping inside her would not let her die so easily.

"What a blissful problem."

Higashino Kanade hung up and turned his attention back to Kuramitsu Ruka, who was struggling inside the Toad's stomach.

"Spit him out."

"Ptoo—"

The giant Toad spat Kuramitsu Ruka, covered head to toe in slime, onto the ground.

Kuramitsu Ruka retreated in terror and asked in a trembling voice, "Who exactly are you?"

"Do you remember blowing up the Ryougi Family's property some time ago?"

Kuramitsu Ruka froze, then swallowed hard. "Did the Ryougi Family send you to kill me?"

"Killing you isn't necessary. I don't have a habit of abusing children. But for someone like you, who harmed the Ryougi Family's interests, a little punishment is still in order."

With a kindly smile, Higashino Kanade walked toward Kuramitsu Ruka. Unable to suppress his fear, Kuramitsu Ruka backed all the way against the wall.

"I-I can't escape."

Despair filled Kuramitsu Ruka's eyes. He had just used Future Sight in an attempt to see a future where he escaped or killed Higashino Kanade, but he could not see one. In other words, no matter what he did, he could not escape Higashino Kanade's clutches.

"You ruined my peaceful life and blew up my house. I'll make you repay that debt properly."

"What are you going to do to me, you demon?!"

"Don't you have Future Sight? Why not take a look yourself?"

Kuramitsu Ruka activated his Future Sight, only to see a scene he would never forget for the rest of his life.

"NO!!!"

"Konoha Secret Taijutsu: Personality Correction: Thousand Years of Death!"

Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the Normal Quest "Educate the Brat." Reward: one Silver Treasure Chest. Would you like to open it?

Yes!

Inside Higashino Kanade's consciousness, a gorgeous silver-white treasure chest fell to the ground. As the chest opened, an ordinary white light shone out.

Huh? Where's my Golden Legend?

Akatsuki's Red Cloud Robe

Description: This garment has been processed by the system and possesses self-repair, automatic cleaning, and temperature-regulating functions. When worn, it slightly increases the wearer's Chakra, slightly improves the wearer's appearance, and greatly raises the wearer's air of superiority. No matter how low-key you are, it will automatically make you the most dazzling person in the crowd.

Note: This garment is subject to a certain rule of death upon removal. Once worn, do not take it off during battle.

Higashino Kanade felt somewhat disappointed. A Silver Treasure Chest had actually produced something roughly equivalent to an ordinary Mage's Garment. It was not very useful to Higashino Kanade, who urgently needed to improve his strength. It looked cool, but it could only be used for showing off. It was far inferior to the things he had obtained before.

The Red Cloud Robe appeared before him, its size perfectly suited to Higashino Kanade's build.

After thinking for a moment, Higashino Kanade used the Transformation Technique to assume Uchiha Itachi's appearance. The Red Cloud Robe automatically changed as well, becoming clothing suited to Uchiha Itachi's physique.

With a thought from Higashino Kanade, the Red Cloud Robe automatically covered his original clothes.

In an instant, Higashino Kanade's presence rose dramatically. With the two-tomoe Sharingan and the Red Cloud Robe, he looked exactly like Uchiha Itachi had in life. Even Higashino Kanade felt a trace of pressure as he looked at himself in the mirror—the pressure he had felt when fighting the Akatsuki Organization in his previous life.

"What a convenient outfit. Not only can it change clothes with one click, it can also automatically adjust its size. I was just wondering how I was supposed to change clothes during battle."

Higashino Kanade examined his reflection in the glass and sensed the amount of Chakra in his body. With the Red Cloud Robe's boost, his Chakra now exceeded that of an average Chunin by a little.

After appraising the Red Cloud Robe, Higashino Kanade took out a scroll from his ninja tool pouch and used Fuinjutsu to seal the clothes inside it.

Just as Higashino Kanade finished the quest and prepared to leave, the system, which had been idle for a long time, suddenly spoke.

Host, I have an immature suggestion. Would you like to hear it?

Hm?

Higashino Kanade was somewhat confused. He had been with the system for quite some time now. Usually, it was either idle or tormenting him. This was the first time it had offered a suggestion.

As a system, I am essentially nothing more than a tool to guide the Host toward becoming stronger. Offering suggestions is not within my obligations. However, considering that the enemies the Host will face in the future are far too powerful, and the Host's death rate is rather high, I have decided to help you.

Higashino Kanade wore a fake smile and complained inwardly, As long as you crash and stop issuing quests, I won't die.

However, the system clearly ignored Higashino Kanade's complaint and continued speaking on its own.

Kuramitsu Ruka's Determinative Future Sight is also an extremely rare ability in the Nasuverse. If the Host takes him in as a subordinate, he will definitely be able to provide you with great assistance in the future.

Higashino Kanade's heart sank. The system was right. Having someone with Future Sight by his side would indeed be of great help, whether in making money or in battle.

But the system had overlooked one problem. The current Higashino Kanade was no longer the hot-blooded young man who wanted to become Hokage. Now, he only wanted to live off women. Recruiting talent and building a faction sounded exhausting. Wasn't becoming a live-in son-in-law and coasting through life much better?

So, System, I refuse!

PS: The Garden of Sinners is about to end. Guess what the next world will be?

Come, Come! Feel the Will of Fire

What Higashino Kanade received was a long stretch of silence from the system. It seemed that even the system was wondering why it had such a Host. He was simply beyond saving!

But if the system did not torment Higashino Kanade, it would not be the system. After remaining silent for a long time, it finally said:

Host, do you remember the Fourth Holy Grail War?

I remember. That was two years ago. The grass on Tohsaka Tokiomi's grave is probably six feet tall by now. If you want me to go die in the Fourth Holy Grail War, give up on that idea. It's already been two years!

Higashino Kanade felt a little pleased with himself. Good thing he had reincarnated late. If it had been a few years earlier, the system probably would have forced him to trade blasts with Golden Flash.

I forgot to tell the Host something. This system also has the ability to travel through time. Whether it is the Fourth Holy Grail War from two years ago or a parallel world, this system can take you there.

Higashino Kanade: Σ(っ °Д °;)っ

According to this system's analysis, the environment the Host is currently in will enter a peaceful period in the future. There will be no events capable of tempering the Host in the short term. In order for the Host to become Hokage as soon as possible, this system has decided to take the Host to another time for training.

Host, are you happy?

Happy my ass! All that favorability grinding was for nothing!

Higashino Kanade was crying inside. What had he worked so hard to raise Ryougi Shiki's favorability for during this period?

The Host need not worry about that. This system has already set coordinates for the time the Host is currently in. Once the trial ends, the Host may choose to return to the current world, and the flow of time in the world you travel to will be the same as in the current world.

Well, thank you so very much.

The Host has one week to prepare. One week from now, this system will forcibly transport the Host to another time period. The Host's next trial location will be the era of the parallel world's "The Case Files of Lord El-Melloi II." Please prepare yourself.

After hearing the system's words, Higashino Kanade suddenly felt that his future was pitch-black. The free meal in his hands no longer seemed so appealing.

No matter how capable Ryougi Shiki was, she could not help Higashino Kanade when he traveled to another world. In the end, Higashino Kanade would still have to rely on himself.

Off to the side, Kuramitsu Ruka was clutching his backside and trembling in a corner, looking at Higashino Kanade with unprecedented fear.

As Higashino Kanade walked toward him, he instinctively protected his backside and nearly broke down as he roared, "Don't come any closer!!!"

For a twelve-year-old child to suffer Higashino Kanade's most brutal treatment at the best age of his life, an indelible shadow had already been left in his heart. Higashino Kanade would likely remain his nightmare for a long time to come.

"Say, do you want to work for me?" Higashino Kanade put on a smile, looking thoroughly kind and approachable.

Kuramitsu Ruka dropped to his knees and cried, "Please let me go. I'll never play with bombs again."

"Don't be afraid. I don't mean to hurt you. I just want to ask whether you're interested in working for me. We can discuss the benefits."

Higashino Kanade kindly patted Kuramitsu Ruka on the shoulder, making him cry even harder.

It had to be said that Higashino Kanade had completed this quest very well. He had successfully beaten the Brat until he cried, to the point that the Brat now only wanted to turn over a new leaf and become a decent person again.

"Work for me. There's a three-month probation period. After becoming a full employee, you'll get promoted after a year, and your salary will double. Are you willing?"

"No."

"Work for me, and I can introduce you to pretty girls. I guarantee you'll be off the market soon. Getting to home base won't be a dream. Are you willing?"

"No."

The smile on Higashino Kanade's face stiffened. He grabbed Kuramitsu Ruka's shoulder hard with one hand and said with a kindly smile, "Looks like you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit. Come, come, let me show you what the Will of Fire is. Make your decision after you feel it."

Kuramitsu Ruka asked in despair, "Can't you just let me go? I'm only a child."

"Use your Future Sight and see whether I'll let you go."

Impatiently, Higashino Kanade waved at the Toad beside him. "Gamadou, increase the intensity."

Gamadou immediately shot out its tongue, wrapped up Kuramitsu Ruka, and swallowed him. Then, just like when Aqua was eaten by the giant frog, it repeatedly spat out half of Kuramitsu Ruka's body before swallowing him again.

Ignoring Kuramitsu Ruka's wails, Higashino Kanade began gathering his spoils nearby.

Kuramitsu Ruka was undoubtedly dedicated as an assassin, but because he was not interested in spending money, letters stuffed full of thick stacks of yen could be found everywhere in his small rented apartment.

Higashino Kanade collected all the letters and roughly estimated that there were tens of millions of yen. Considering Kan'mu City's current housing prices, it was enough to compensate for Higashino Kanade's destroyed house.

Higashino Kanade unceremoniously sealed the money inside a scroll. Then, he found the wallet Kuramitsu Ruka had tossed aside upon entering on a nearby sofa. Opening it, he discovered Kuramitsu Ruka's identification.

"Bin-kura Kōryū... is that your True Name?"

Higashino Kanade looked at Kuramitsu Ruka, who had been tortured until he was barely alive, and a malicious smile rose on his lips.

"Gamadou, spit him out."

"Ptoo—"

Bin-kura Kōryū, covered in slime, collapsed onto the floor, his eyes filled with utter despair.

Higashino Kanade crouched before him and said solemnly, "Wherever the leaves dance, fire burns on. The light of the fire will continue to illuminate the village and cause new leaves to sprout. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Bin-kura Kōryū weakly shook his head. He had no idea what the madman and pervert before him was talking about.

"It means that a person should be selfless, think of others in every situation, and know how to repay kindness. Look, I helped correct your personality and turned you back into someone who can contribute to society. Shouldn't you repay me in return?"

That's not true! Don't make things up!

Bin-kura Kōryū desperately wanted to say that, but he had already realized that no matter what he said, the other party would not let him go.

Higashino Kanade nodded in satisfaction. "Since you didn't object, I'll take that as agreement. It seems you have already understood the Will of Fire. Starting tomorrow, you'll be my assistant. Oh, right. I've already obtained your real name and evidence of your crimes. If you don't want them showing up at the police station tomorrow, don't even think about pretending to agree before finding a chance to run away."

"..." Bin-kura Kōryū was already dead inside.