Multi-Anime, I Stand at the Forefront of Popularity Supremacy

Sparkle had a small plan initially. But this wave of rewards made Sparkle realize she could play a bigger game.

"Then let's have some fun together~"

"Let me think, saving the world seems like a good theme."

Sparkle couldn't destroy the world, but she had the guts to gain popularity using the excuse of world destruction.

Anyway, as long as the readers knew about it and the protagonist group solved the problem, that was enough.

This is called a narrative trick.

"Besides, dear Mrs. Kushina must really want to see her child~"

Author's Notes:

Chun from Wuthering Waves looks pretty good fighting with ropes, but in my opinion, it would look even better if the ropes were wrapped around her feet~.

It's not just battle anime; I've also drawn inspiration from Oshi no Ko, Love Live!, Uma Musume, and others, though not necessarily as direct inspirations.

Older anime like The Infinite Stratos and Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry are quite good, but unfortunately, very few people have watched them lol.

Chapter 42: The First Step Towards Superstar!

"Sasuke, arrived at Point B."

"Sparkle, arrived at Point C~"

"Naruto, arrived at Point A!"

"Very good, Team 7... Execute!"

Black shadows darted through the forest, the surrounding music carrying an unsettling atmosphere.

[First!]

[Episode 8, here I come]

[Tch, Naruko is back to Naruto]

[Looks like the first major event is here]

[Seven years, I've waited a whole seven years!]

[Episode 8 is out, where's the Ninja Path commentary from Molotov?]

[He lives across the sea. Heard he got caught in a 0-dollar purchase and is now hospitalized, so it's delayed]

[Huh? I heard he was showing restricted anime in his stream and got retaliated against by Bilibili?]

From the viewers' perspective, only seven days had passed between episode seven and episode eight.

But for Team 7, the current time was already the spring of the following year.

During this period, Naruto and Sasuke learned to climb trees and walk on water. Although they didn't learn any powerful Ninjutsu, their taijutsu improved, and their application of Chakra became more adept.

Meanwhile, Sparkle had conducted a lot of research during this time.

For example, the use of dual swords. Both Jingliu and Ryougi Shiki believed that Sparkle would be stronger fighting with dual swords.

Unfortunately, Sparkle could only research this on her own. Although she could learn through resonance with Jingliu in her dreams, Jingliu's swordsmanship itself was not something that could be fully mastered in less than half a year. Even with Sparkle's talent, it was difficult to discuss such "extracurricular" content during the once-a-week teaching sessions.

On the other hand, weapons in the Attack on Titan World were mostly dual blades. Unfortunately, those were techniques for fighting Titans. Sparkle learned how to cut Titans with dual blades during her third entry into the Attack on Titan World, but these were ultimately not tactics for fighting people.

However, Sparkle had gained considerable experience with the improved "Omni-Directional Mobility Gear," and her control over the ropes was like an extension of her own arms. Moreover, these ropes could also replace items like bandages, allowing Sparkle to use forbidden taijutsu techniques like Lotus.

The technology from the Attack on Titan World wasn't of much help to Sparkle in "fighting people." But after a stylistic modification, Sparkle felt that if she encountered large beasts, she could try using it... a special attack against Tailed Beasts?

Well, that wasn't realistic; Tailed Beasts and Titans were not on the same level of strength. But if it was just for show, it was enough.

In addition, Sparkle also went to look for the Warring States Sealing History scrolls.

As it turned out, there was more than one scroll, and the content was quite extensive. Those sealed within were murderers and the like who couldn't be killed directly.

However, finding Hikari Uchiha among them wasn't too difficult. It's just that Hikari Uchiha's condition wasn't good; her body had long been overdrawn and was "Pineapple Pineapple" damaged.

So, although Sparkle already knew the sealing location, she hadn't gone to find Hikari Uchiha yet.

And such good material... it would be a shame not to film an OVA with it.

At least, she had to finish writing the script first.

The screen from the audience's perspective switched again, this time to Sasuke. Sasuke was hiding in the bushes, his gaze serious.

Naruto, on the other hand, was hiding behind a tree, observing the situation.

Finally, the screen switched to Sparkle. Sparkle's "art style" seemed a bit different. She sat on a treetop with a smile, her legs dangling. The White Stockings under her long kimono skirt swayed, the red rope was particularly noticeable against the white stockings, and the Bell on it jingled with Sparkle's swinging feet.

[Ice cream, ice cream!]

[White stockings, red rope, bell, the killing power is too great]

[My bro says he's ready]

[Cameraman, give him a bonus!]

[A close-up with clear meaning]

Amidst a group of nervous individuals, Sparkle's conspicuous presence felt rather peculiar.

She was even casually holding a stuffed toy.

"Operation commence!"

"Gotcha!"

A small cat with a bow tied to its ear was caught in Naruto's arms, struggling fiercely.

The previously tense atmosphere instantly dissipated, leaving everyone with a feeling of utter exasperation.

The comedic effect was top-notch.

"Aren't there any missions that require even a little bit of tension?!"

Naruto couldn't hold back again.

For the past six months, he had been diligently training, especially in the Transformation Jutsu. To avoid being labeled a pervert, Naruto had maintained his transformed state whenever he wore women's clothing.

The results were, of course, excellent. By now, Naruto's control over Chakra had become quite proficient.

Just a short while ago, Sparkle had finally announced that their training could temporarily conclude.

But precisely because of this, Naruto felt even more frustrated.

I've mastered the 'Ten-Mile Slope Sword God' technique, and yet I'm still assigned a cat-catching mission?!

In reality, he was still far from it, but that didn't stop Naruto, who was eager to test his skills, from being impatient.

However, Sparkle knew that the so-called "gears of destiny" had already begun to turn.

The cat Naruto had caught was the famous Little Tiger from Hokage, Madam Shijimi's pet. It was arguably the unluckiest creature in Hokage, basically being caught in every fanfiction that featured Team 7.

But Sparkle was more concerned about something else.

She looked at the notification on the stage.

[Promotion Test has begun]

[Test results and filming fee rewards will be released after the Land of Waves major incident]

This was the first step from being an Extra to becoming a Superstar.

Sparkle currently had many system permissions locked. Only after becoming a Supporting Character would she gain access to more functions.

For example, fans.

—What idol doesn't have their own fans?

"Team 7's next mission is... to help Elder Lord look after his children... run errands in the neighboring village..."

"No!"

After handing out the missions, the Third Hokage began assigning new tasks to Team 7.

But Naruto finally couldn't stand it and erupted.

He absolutely refused.

"I'm already very strong, Grandpa Third Hokage! I want to do more powerful missions, more powerful missions!"

"Everyone starts by accumulating experience with simple missions; you're still too early!" Before the Third Hokage could speak, Iruka Umino, standing beside him, slammed the table. Iruka was genuinely worried about Naruto.

"But I'm already very strong! I can already climb trees and walk on water!"

"Nani?! You can already do that?!" Iruka was surprised, but he still said, "This desire to show off is even more unacceptable. Arrogance and complacency will bring disaster, do you understand?!"

"But, but—" Naruto was quite displeased.

The Third Hokage then stepped forward, beginning to explain the nature of ninja missions to Naruto.

But Naruto was clearly unconvinced and began to debate with the Third Hokage.

Although Sasuke remained silent, his expression clearly indicated his dissatisfaction.

Both of them had undoubtedly grown much stronger, yet they were still undertaking D-rank missions. What was the point of that?

Meanwhile, Sparkle's attention was drawn to the waiting room next door.

In the waiting room sat an old man who was drinking heavily.

Tazuna, the renowned bridge builder of the Land of Waves.

Just as Sparkle had told Neji before, Gato had allowed the Land of Waves to prepare materials and construct the bridge.

By now, the bridge in the Land of Waves was about a month away from completion. It was at this point that Gato made his move.

The funds for bridge construction had been depleted, and manpower and resources had reached their limit.

At this moment, Gato could gently push someone off a cliff from behind.

Although some conspiracy theories claimed that Tazuna's heavy drinking had squandered the funds for hiring ninjas, forcing the issuance of C-rank missions, the reality was that Tazuna was drinking cheap, low-alcohol liquor.

Rather than being a drunkard, he was using the persona of a "drunkard" to avoid being questioned about the mission details.

Understanding this in conjunction with the "Original Work" made things very clear. After Tazuna's appearance, he began picking fights with Naruto, but if one thought about it carefully, once Tazuna started bickering with Naruto, no one would inquire about the mission details anymore. And in the subsequent plot, Tazuna actually showed considerable respect towards Naruto.

At this point, Naruto's argument with the Third Hokage finally ended.

The Third Hokage put down his pipe. "Alright, I understand. Since you say so, I'll give you a C-rank mission."

— The Land of Waves mission began.

Huh? How did it jump to over a thousand blades? I was originally going to add a bonus chapter for recommendation votes, but I don't dare anymore.

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My draft can still hold up. I should have set it to one chapter per 100 blades...

The fan group will be released on Friday.

Chapter 43: She really... I'm crying so hard.

"Come in."

At the Third Hokage's call, Tazuna, who had been waiting in the waiting room, pushed the door open with a bottle of liquor in hand.

"What's going on? They're all just kids?" Tazuna pushed the door open and saw Sparkle and the others. He took a swig of liquor. "Especially the shortest one, he looks like an idiot. Are you really a ninja?"

Tazuna's catchphrase when he first appeared was his fondness for using the word "super."

Just like a certain girl in A Certain Magical Index who likes to say "super."

"Who are you calling the smallest, shortest one~" Naruto said, hands on his hips.

Sparkle and Sasuke quietly moved closer.

"Huh?"

Then Naruto realized that Sasuke and Sparkle... seemed to be taller than him?