[Your reincarnation has ended...] [Yū founded a powerful faction and unified every region he could reach. Faction rating: B-. Yū gained 5,000 Reincarnation Points.] [Through arduous cultivation, Yū gained considerable strength. Strength rating: D+. Yū gained 300 Reincarnation Points.] [Yū founded a clan...] ... [Evaluation complete. Yū received 6,350 Reincarnation Points.]
"So it can work like that."
As the various prompts appeared before him, Namikawa Yū pondered.
He'd been wondering where these Reincarnation Points came from.
Now it seemed that everything he did during a reincarnation could earn him points. They were simply tallied up after the reincarnation ended.
He continued looking down at the prompt before him.
[Yū may freely choose from the abilities of his reincarnated body and strengthen his original body by spending points.]
Another faint prompt appeared.
For Namikawa Yū, this was an unexpected bonus.
He looked over the abilities available to him and found that there were pitifully few—only three in total.
[Otsutsuki Kaguya's Karma, Life Origin (Son of the Land of Ancestors), Spirit Origin (Son of the Land of Ancestors).]
Looking at the three options, Namikawa Yū fell into thought.
There was no doubt that all the abilities available here were ones he himself possessed.
The first came from the Karma Kaguya had planted in him, while the other two came from his reincarnated body.
Of the three, Namikawa Yū first chose the latter two.
One was the origin of the body, and the other was the origin of the spirit. They could respectively boost his physical and spiritual energy.
Combined, the two made chakra.
In other words, these two abilities could greatly increase the chakra inside him, adding the equivalent of an adult's worth.
They were quite affordable, too, at just 500 points each.
As soon as he confirmed his choices, Namikawa Yū immediately felt himself change.
With the addition of another person's strength, his physical power surged, and his mind felt much more invigorated.
Compared to before, he now had more than three times as much chakra.
"Sure, I still can't match some people's chakra reserves, but at least I can use a few more jutsu."
Namikawa Yū was fairly satisfied with the change.
There were plenty of freaks in this world, but most people were still ordinary.
With the chakra he had now, he could already be considered exceptional among the majority.
So the key question was...
He lowered his head and looked at the Karma before him.
Compared to the physical and spiritual origins, this Karma was expensive. Just buying it would cost 3,000 points.
If that were all, Namikawa Yū wouldn't hesitate.
The real concern was the risk it carried.
This Karma had been left to Namikawa Yū by Otsutsuki Kaguya.
In theory, if Kaguya wanted to, she could easily take over Namikawa Yū's body and use it as a backup vessel.
That was a serious liability.
If this were the Kaguya from the world he'd just left, Namikawa Yū wouldn't have to worry.
But he couldn't forget that this world had a Kaguya of its own.
This world's Kaguya had survived an ancient battle and was currently sealed inside the moon by the Sage of Six Paths, unable to escape.
Given her circumstances, if she sensed his Karma, she would probably try to take over Namikawa Yū's body without a second thought and break free.
Namikawa Yū didn't know whether Kaguyas from different worlds could use the same Karma, but even a chance of danger was too much to risk.
"Can I spend points to cut the connection hidden within this Karma?"
After a moment's thought, he suddenly looked up, the idea flashing through his mind.
As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the panel before him began to run its calculations automatically.
The result came quickly.
It could be done.
It just wouldn't come cheap.
Merely severing the connection between the Karma and Kaguya would cost an additional 1,000 points.
Together with the cost of acquiring the Karma, that made 3,000.
"So it really is possible..."
Namikawa Yū's eyes flickered. After a brief pause, he made another request. "Increase the compatibility between this Karma and my body, so my body can withstand its power to transform me."
The panel before him changed again, and the Karma's price rose once more, this time to 4,000.
At that price, Namikawa Yū didn't hesitate. He bought it immediately.
He still had a few other ideas for modifying the Karma, but this had already used nearly all the points he had.
Even if he had other ideas, there was no way to afford them.
The moment he confirmed the purchase, that familiar sensation washed over him again.
Otsutsuki Kaguya's Karma appeared on his body, forming a distinct mark in the palm of his hand.
This was the Karma Seal, found only on those who had been branded with a Karma.
Namikawa Yū had had one on his projection body before, too.
But unlike last time, the result was now different.
Standing still, Namikawa Yū focused his mind.
As his thoughts shifted, the Karma Seal in his hand slowly faded, then vanished completely.
"Compared to before, I have more control over it now."
Feeling the changes in his body, Namikawa Yū smiled.
Compared to the Karma he'd had as the Son of the Land of Ancestors, the power of the Karma on him now was still weak, since it had only just been planted.
But after the panel modified it, this Karma now belonged entirely to him.
He could control it as freely as his own power. For instance, he could hide it inside his body, just as he'd done a moment ago.
Namikawa Yū could feel his body slowly changing. The power of the Karma was constantly reshaping him, transforming him into a higher form of life.
Thanks to the panel's modifications, the Karma was perfectly compatible with him and caused him no harm whatsoever.
It was like gaining an extra boost.
After familiarizing himself with the changes, he looked at the prompt before him again.
Name: Namikawa Yū Reincarnations: 0 Reincarnation Points: 273
After everything he'd just done, he had hardly any points left—just this much.
But the most important thing to Namikawa Yū wasn't the points. It was the chance to reincarnate.
Unlike points, which he could actively earn, this seemed to accumulate over time, and at a much slower rate.
After one reincarnation, he had no idea how long he'd have to wait before he could reincarnate again.
"Well, for now, I'll just enjoy living."
Namikawa Yū smiled where he stood, then got up and opened the door.
Fresh air washed in from outside, bringing with it a new sensation.
Bathed in the morning light, he strode outside and began another day of life.