Game Machine Update Complete

Game Machine Update Complete

My name was Uchiha Gin. Ever since I got stuck with this Ancient System, I hadn't had a single good day.

Not only did I have to complete the shitty tasks it assigned, but I also had to fool people and get beaten up every day. Then, at night, I had to go home and get ambushed in my own yard by skills spawned by the system.

And now, even the hard-earned Points I'd gotten from completing missions had been swallowed by the system.

This was too damn hard!

"Ding. Game Machine loading complete. Please explore it yourself, host."

As the system prompt sounded once more, the previously unremarkable Game Machine emitted a powerful glow, forcing Uchiha Gin to shut his eyes.

A moment later, the light faded, revealing a brand-new blue Slot Machine before him.

The Slot Machine was no different from the ones in the arcades of his previous life. At the top was a screen for recording Points, while below were three classic glass windows.

Several words slowly scrolled through the windows instead of the usual symbols from his previous life. Uchiha Gin leaned closer for a careful look and discovered that they were "Ninja," "Body," and "Spirit." There was a combination guide displayed prominently in the center.

Ninja + Ninja + ? = Ninjutsu effects doubled

Ninja + Ninja + Ninja = Ninjutsu effects ×10 Body + Body + ? = Taijutsu effects doubled

Body + Body + Body = Taijutsu effects ×10 Spirit + Spirit + ? = Chakra amount doubled

Spirit + Spirit + Spirit = Chakra amount ×10 ? + ? + ? = Random effect doubled

Each spin costs Points ×10. Rewards may be settled immediately or accumulated.

PS: Immediate settlement means the host receives the bonus upon the next use of the specified skill. Accumulated rewards may be exchanged for the corresponding attribute points at a 1:1 ratio.

After patiently reading the Game Machine's instructions, Uchiha Gin looked at his empty Points display and asked doubtfully,

"You didn't use my Points to spin it for me, did you?"

"Congratulations, host. Luck is on your side. Function reward unlocked: Lucky +100% (spins are guaranteed to produce critical-hit combinations)."

"So you did spin it for me?"

Uchiha Gin asked expressionlessly, his Dead Fish Eyes hanging low.

System, was there any way to help me get through this crisis?

A projection suddenly appeared in the void, showing the scene of Uchiha Gin asking the system while he was still rushing along.

"The system detected the host's request and enacted emergency risk avoidance. Since the host only had Points available, the system automatically spun the machine."

The system prompt rang out. For some reason, Uchiha Gin heard A Hint Of gloating in the emotionless voice of the system.

"Congratulations, host. You spun the Ninja + Ninja + Ninja combination. Ninjutsu effects ×10 / Ninja +10. Host selection timed out. The system randomly selected Ninjutsu effects ×10."

The delayed prompt followed immediately afterward.

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AFK? Fine, I'll give you my phone and let you play. I'm done playing.

Not only did this system lag like a broken client, it even spun the machine for him without permission. It was utterly absurd.

Now he finally understood where that outrageous giant Great Fireball Technique had come from. Uchiha Gin's heart ached! Ninja attribute points +10—his attribute points were still in the single digits. As he thought this, he summoned his status panel:

Host: Uchiha Gin

Ninja: 7 Body: 8 Intelligence: 9 Spirit: 6 Charm: 1 Eyes: 10 Skills: Basic Taijutsu, Great Fireball Technique, Uchiha Basic Swordsmanship, Intermediate Shuriken Technique.

Overall Evaluation: A somewhat clever, punchable Two Tomoe Uchiha Clan Chunin.

If he added those 10 Ninja attribute points, then with his impressive 17 Ninja, perhaps his ninjutsu strength could rise to that of a Special Jonin.

Just as he was calculating his attribute points, he suddenly noticed a blind spot.

Why did the Slot Machine only produce Ninja, Body, and Spirit? Those corresponded neatly to the attribute points, but why were there no Intelligence or Charm?

"Because the host's intelligence and appearance are too heaven-defying. The system cannot alter them."

As though it had heard his thoughts, the system suddenly explained.

"Intelligence ⑨, Charm 1—what the hell do you mean? How about nobody lives? Let's just destroy everything!"

After ranting for a while, Uchiha Gin caught his breath and resignedly looked at his hands. The crisis outside still hadn't been resolved.

With his current strength, Uzumaki Hanado would be difficult to defeat. Unless that thing Uzumaki Mito had given him really worked, hiding in the system wasn't a solution. He should go out and give it a try.

With that thought, Uchiha Gin withdrew from the system. When he came back to his senses, only an instant had passed outside.

Uchiha FengHuo still wore the same shocked expression beside him, while Uzumaki Hanado flashed out from the side. The Great Fireball Technique had clearly intimidated him.

Upon seeing Uchiha Gin, he did not rush forward. Instead, he widened the distance and used his perception to assess Uchiha Gin's condition.

"Strange. This guy does have quite a lot of Chakra, but it isn't that exaggerated. How did he manage to unleash such a terrifying Great Fireball Technique?"

Using Super Perception, Uzumaki Hanado swept his senses over Uchiha Gin in confusion. He could sense that Uchiha Gin possessed more abundant Chakra than an ordinary Uchiha Clan member, but he could not discern anything else, leaving him temporarily uncertain.

What was more, he could actually sense a familiar energy within this despicable Uchiha Clan member before him, leaving him completely baffled.

"Could this kid be mixed-blood?"

Uzumaki Hanado guessed.

Then he looked at the other man's face. After Uzumaki Hanado scanned him several times, Uchiha Gin felt as though he had been stripped naked and peeped at. Seeing the man continue staring at his face, he was greatly alarmed.

"This kid has delicate features and a broad, muscular back. Could he be gay?"

Uchiha Gin's ass clenched as the staring made his skin crawl.

"Gin, I don't know how you unleashed that kind of potential, but it won't change anything in this battle. Run first. And this time, don't come back."

After recovering for a while, Uchiha FengHuo stood up and walked over to the still cold-sweating Uchiha Gin. Seeing his pained, tightly clenched expression, he assumed Gin was afraid and tried to comfort him.

"Captain, I think his target might only be me. Let me hold him back. Go reinforce Ryoichi and the others first. Once you've dealt with that Whirlpool Clan member, come back and help me together."

Uchiha Gin had been looking for an excuse to send his Captain away. Seeing Uzumaki Hanado staring at him while completely ignoring Uchiha FengHuo, he made the suggestion.

"But your strength..."

Uchiha FengHuo trailed off, but his meaning was obvious. His Face Full Of said, "You're too weak."

"Don't worry, Captain. I've already been reborn. Isn't there a saying passed down in the clan? The Uchiha Clan can only awaken their true power in desperate situations."

A pair of crimson Sharingan appeared in Uchiha Gin's eyes as he turned to look at Uchiha FengHuo. The two tadpole-like tomoe in his eyes slowly revolved.

"You actually awakened the Two Tomoe. Could this be what they call accumulated strength finally bursting forth?"

Having personally witnessed Uchiha Gin awaken his Sharingan in just a few days and rise to the Two Tomoe that most clan members could never attain, Uchiha FengHuo sighed in amazement.

Although the Uchiha Clan had quite a few members, only one-tenth of its combatants could truly awaken the Sharingan. Some clan members never opened their eyes in their entire lives.

Uchiha Gin had only opened his eyes at the advanced age of twenty-four, yet after a single battle, his Single Tomoe had rapidly advanced to Two Tomoe. Uchiha FengHuo had no choice but to use "accumulated strength finally bursting forth" as an explanation.

"Then be careful. I'll resolve the battle over there as quickly as possible."

Before leaving, Uchiha FengHuo gave Uchiha Gin another deep look, as though trying to carve his appearance into his heart.

"Why are you making that face? It's not like I'm actually going off to die."

Seeing Uchiha FengHuo's expression, Uchiha Gin complained weakly.

But that was not the case. The instant Uchiha FengHuo turned away, he silently said to himself,

"Just as expected of your child. I believe he'll create miracles just like you did."

"The nuisance is finally gone. I wasn't interested in him to begin with."

Glancing at the departing Uchiha FengHuo, Uzumaki Hanado shrugged his steel-like shoulders and spoke casually.

When he heard the other man mention "interest," Uchiha Gin's face instantly turned green.

"Could he really be gay? I may be handsome, but I'm not Xiao Nanliang!"