Lucky Draw

The glittering object Zhang Miao produced was none other than Kakashi's Ninja Fragments.

In the past, whenever he obtained Ninja Fragments, the System would store them directly in its space. This was the first time Zhang Miao had ever taken one out.

Looking at the inch-sized, white-glowing diamond-shaped fragments before him, a smile spread across Zhang Miao's lips.

"So this is what Ninja Fragments look like. Are they all like this?"

"No!"

In response to Zhang Miao's question, the System immediately replied in his mind.

"The color represents the primary chakra attribute of the corresponding ninja. White is lightning, red is fire, cyan is wind, blue is water, and orange is earth. Ordinary Ninja Fragments are colorless."

"Oh, I see!" Hearing the System's answer, Zhang Miao nodded. "Alright, I understand. Let's get to the lottery then. How do I do it?"

"As long as the host holds the Ninja Fragments and mentally recites 'Lottery,' that's all!" The System then added, "The host can only perform one ninja recruitment or lottery per day, so the System suggests that the host gather several identical Ninja Fragments for a consecutive draw."

"Only one draw a day?"

Zhang Miao's expression immediately fell upon hearing this.

But he quickly understood. The System likely imposed such a restriction to prevent him from continuously using small amounts of Ninja Fragments to recruit low-level ninjas in an attempt to increase the total star rating of recruited ninjas.

From this perspective, this total recruitment star rating should be related to his privileges or rewards within the System.

As for limiting the number of draws, it was probably to prevent him from spending a large number of Ninja Fragments on lottery draws. After all, the main function of the Recruitment System was to recruit ninjas, not for him to play with lottery draws.

Thinking this, Zhang Miao shrugged.

"It doesn't matter. I didn't plan on recruiting low-level cannon fodder anyway. One recruitment or lottery per day is enough!"

With that, Zhang Miao immediately picked up the Kakashi Ninja Fragments he had placed on the bed. After a moment's thought, he took out a few more from his System space. Once he had ten, he held them in his hand and recited mentally.

"Lottery!"

As soon as Zhang Miao had this thought, he felt his palm become empty. The Ninja Fragments he was holding vanished, and the System's notification sounds rang out in his mind one after another.

"Ding—Acquired Limited Edition Three-Star Chunin Rin Nohara Ninja Fragment x3."

"Acquired Seven-Star Kage-level Obito Uchiha Ninja Fragment x3."

"Acquired Seven-Star Kage-level Jiraiya's Autographed 'Icha Icha Paradise' x2."

"Acquired Land of Fire Currency 100 Yuan x1."

"Acquired Limited Edition Seven-Star Kage-level Kagami Uchiha Ninja Fragment x1."

"The System has stored all prizes in the System space. Please check them at your convenience. Today's lottery has ended. Thank you for your patronage!"

Zhang Miao: "..."

At first, he was excited when he heard the words "Limited Edition," thinking his luck was good. But when he heard it was only a Three-Star Chunin, his face immediately fell.

What use is a mere Chunin to me?

However, since he had drawn it, there was nothing he could do. Zhang Miao could only comfort himself.

"Rin Nohara is a gentle and kind girl, and she knows medical ninjutsu. It wouldn't be bad to recruit her to serve tea, cook, and wash my feet. Fine, even if her strength is lacking, I'll keep her!"

Thinking this, Zhang Miao's mood improved slightly.

But when he later heard "Acquired Seven-Star Kage-level Obito Uchiha Ninja Fragment," Zhang Miao's already improving mood turned grim again.

Obito Uchiha, as one of the culprits behind the deaths of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki, was someone Zhang Miao hated to the bone. His most frequent thought was how he would torture Obito Uchiha with the 'Ten Great Tortures of Ye Man Qing' once he got his hands on him.

And now the System had produced Obito Uchiha's Ninja Fragment. Was it trying to help him fulfill his wish early?

But Zhang Miao was not happy about it!

Zhang Miao was not one to deceive himself. He knew very well that although people recruited through the Recruitment System possessed the same memories and skills as their real counterparts, they were entirely different individuals.

If he used the recruited Obito Uchiha for revenge, what would be the difference between that and covering his ears while stealing a bell?

If he wanted revenge, he had to find the real person!

However, since he had obtained Obito Uchiha's fragment, he might as well keep it. It would be good to recruit him later and let him engage in a true "fratricidal struggle" with the real Obito Uchiha.

When the third notification sound, "Acquired Seven-Star Kage-level Jiraiya..." rang out, Zhang Miao's eyes lit up. He thought it would be great to recruit one of the Sannin. But the following phrase, "Jiraiya's Autographed 'Icha Icha Paradise'," immediately sent Zhang Miao crashing down.

What is this... what is this?

I wanted Jiraiya's Ninja Fragment, what the hell good is his autographed 'Icha Icha Paradise' to me?

And he got two copies! Was he supposed to study them in depth, or read one and throw it away?

At this point, Zhang Miao no longer held much hope for the System's lottery results. So when the System announced, "Acquired Land of Fire Currency 100 Yuan x1," Zhang Miao could only let out a couple of dry laughs with a blank expression.

"Heh heh!"

However, the next notification sound made Zhang Miao excited again.

"Acquired Limited Edition Seven-Star Kage-level Kagami Uchiha Ninja Fragment x1!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Miao almost wept with joy.

"Heavens, System, Kakashi, you've finally come through for me!"

Kagami Uchiha was Kakashi's father and one of the powerful ninjas who once shook the Ninja World. He wielded his short sword with divine skill, earning him the moniker "Konoha White Fang"!

Unfortunately, later, in order to protect his companions, he chose to abandon an important mission, bringing great losses to the country and the village, to the point where everyone blamed him. Eventually, even the companions he chose to protect blamed him.

Under such circumstances, Kagami Uchiha could no longer bear the immense pressure and committed suicide.

Kagami Uchiha's death was not honorable, but his strength was undeniable; even the Sannin deeply respected him.

Moreover, in the original story, when Shikaku Nara nominated Kakashi for Hokage, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire's impression of Kakashi was "Son of the White Fang," not "Copy Ninja Kakashi."

A great reputation is never undeserved; this shows what kind of person Kagami Uchiha was.

The System's evaluation was also "Seven-Star Kage-level," which indirectly proved Kagami Uchiha's strength. The only regret was—

He only gave too few fragments. How could just one be enough?

At this moment, Zhang Miao felt immense resentment towards Kakashi.

"This Kakashi guy is too much! Ten Ninja Fragments, three from Obito Uchiha and three from Rin Nohara, I won't say anything about that, I'll just assume you value your companions. Two copies of Icha Icha Paradise, I won't say anything about that either, that's your personal preference, but—"

Thinking of this, Zhang Miao clenched his fists.

"What's the deal with one hundred Land of Fire currency and one Kagami Uchiha Ninja Fragment? That's your own father! Is his place in your heart only worth a large bowl of Ichiraku's Chashu Pork Rib Ramen?"