Superpower Awakening

Xingran was completely stunned. In the blink of an eye, the nurse who had been wrapped up like a dumpling just moments ago was now going about her unfinished work as clear as day.

And the key point was, there was no smoke effect.

What was this? What was going on?

Xingran didn't know who was more nervous, but the pounding in his ears was abnormally loud—it was the sound of his own heartbeat. He wondered if his ears were broken. A heartbeat shouldn't feel like a flashbang going off, making his brain ache. He couldn't help rubbing his eyes and temples.

Then he froze again. What now? It had changed back!

So that had been a Sexy Jutsu, right? Even if it didn't have the smoke-censor effect like Naruto's version, it had to be a ninjutsu. How had he never noticed Konoha Hospital nurses pulling such shady stunts in his past life? He was starting to think he'd ended up in a fake Naruto world.

Staring blankly at the nurse, time slipped by as Xingran's mind wandered. The nurse finished changing his bandages and, before leaving, kindly asked if he wanted the light turned off.

Seeing that Xingran was still distracted, the nurse naturally assumed this genin had been brought in after his squad was wiped out. She gave an understanding smile and, before stepping out, switched off the lamp by his bedside. Patients needed rest, and keeping the light on wouldn't help with sleep.

And... she was naked again!

This time, Xingran hadn't blinked or rubbed his eyes. Watching the nurse walk out in such a "refreshing" state, he realized this wasn't some prank by the nurse—it was something wrong with him.

He looked down at his own body. The earlier shock had kept his attention fixed on the nurse, but now, checking himself, he confirmed it again: the problem was him.

The sensation on his skin told him he was wearing clothes, and his body was wrapped in bandages and gauze. Yet, even through the bedding, he could see his own skin directly.

Yes, without any obstruction, he could clearly see the wounds, as if they hadn't been treated at all.

This was a body covered in injuries. There were wounds on his chest and stomach, thankfully no severe puncture wounds, but his left leg was in bad shape—both his thigh and calf had holes through them. He couldn't see his back, but the occasional itching told him there were injuries there too, though they had scabbed over. Itching meant good healing.

X-ray vision!

The concept popped into Xingran's mind. There was no other way to explain what was happening. Could this be the long-awaited arrival of his isekai benefits? After over a year of living like a nobody, he'd long given up on the idea of getting any special perks as a transmigrator. But now, the benefits had finally shown up—just, these benefits were a bit too much. Getting X-ray vision in the Naruto world? Had the director grabbed the wrong script?

He turned and stared at the wall for a long time, only to find he could see through clothes but not through walls. Xingran felt a bit deflated.

Even if he didn't get some overpowered system, at least give him a wise old mentor. What was the point of seeing people naked in the ninja world?

And this X-ray vision was way too weak. It could only see through clothes and bedding. If it could see through walls, that would at least be a decent information-gathering ability for a ninja. At this level, the only person in the entire ninja world who might consider it a god-tier skill was Jiraiya.

After being hospitalized following his squad's wipeout, waking up to find he'd awakened X-ray vision, and then spiraling into another round of complaints and random thoughts, time slipped by unnoticed.

Knock, knock, knock...

A knock came at the door, and before Xingran could answer, it was pushed open. The visitor was about 1.8 meters tall, with a faint smile on his lips. He had the same light-yellow hair and pale green eyes as Xingran. Over his Konoha green tactical vest, he wore a red short-sleeved shirt, looking very clean and proper.

But in Xingran's eyes, that wasn't the case at all. He only saw the man push the door open and walk in, completely "clear and bare."

So this ability really is only good for perverts, huh? Xingran stared blankly at the entering Yamanaka Hai Yi, his expression one of utter despair for the world.

"Hey, hey, Xingran, don't look like you've given up on life. It's not like you got dumped by your girlfriend. Snap out of it." Yamanaka Hai Yi set the food container on the bedside table and slapped his hand heavily on Xingran's uninjured shoulder. The jolt sent pain through all his wounds, making the hollow-eyed Xingran flinch, then wince.

The pain was much milder than expected, but it was still there. The sting brought Xingran back to his senses, and his gaze finally focused—this time on Hai Yi's face, without any intention of moving his eyes below the neck.

What was there to look at on a grown man? Xingran felt irritated. He still hadn't found a way to control this power, and it was really inconvenient.

Yamanaka Hai Yi was Xingran's current guardian. Since the Third Shinobi World War broke out, Konoha had lost too many people, including Xingran's original family. Fortunately, Xingran wasn't as badly off as other orphans—at least he had his clan to support him. As a neighbor and a relative within five degrees of kinship, Yamanaka Hai Yi had been assigned by the clan to be Yamanaka Xingran's guardian, looking after his life and growth.

"...Don't stare at me like that, it's creepy. I came as soon as I heard you woke up, and I brought you some Ichiraku Ramen. I know you love that place's noodles." Hai Yi felt a bit uncomfortable under Xingran's silent stare. He quickly opened the container and pulled out a large bowl of ramen. The steaming vapor carried the aroma of delicious food, and only then did Xingran realize he was starving.

"It's hot. Hai Yi, you're really thoughtful. I was just thinking about whether I'd have to ask a nurse to buy me dinner." Xingran didn't stand on ceremony. He set up the bed tray and reached out to take the ramen Hai Yi handed him.

He hadn't expected the freshly cooked noodles to still be scalding.

"I rushed over as fast as I could after it was done. How's your body? Are your injuries any better? The nurse said your constitution is excellent—at this rate, you'll be fully healed in three to five days. When I saw you covered in blood yesterday, I thought you'd be bedridden for at least three to five months." Yamanaka Hai Yi was a powerful Sensor Ninja. When Xingran had first stared blankly without speaking, it had startled him—that was the kind of broken expression someone wore after a major shock. But once Xingran started talking, Hai Yi put his worries aside. From Xingran's tone, he could tell that the squad wipeout hadn't dealt him an irreparable blow.