Hokage System? But I'm a Genin!

Konoha Ninja Academy.

A group of examinees waited outside the building.

Inside, a black-haired boy was undergoing his assessment, with Hiruzen Sarutobi and several academy instructors observing and grading him.

In the center of the room, he performed each test item with practiced ease.

Before long.

"Taijutsu, excellent."

"Clone Technique, excellent."

"Transformation Technique..."

"Overall, excellent."

Above, Hiruzen Sarutobi, wearing his Hokage hat, read out the results one by one before standing up to pick up a forehead protector and walking toward the student below.

He handed the forehead protector to him.

"Following the academy's evaluation, you are permitted to graduate early. Kyohiko Yoshimine, from this day forth, you are a genin."

"Yes! Thank you, Lord Hokage!"

Kyohiko accepted it respectfully, unable to help but sigh inwardly—

After more than a year since his transmigration, through unremitting effort, he had finally reached the threshold for early graduation.

Almost at the same time, a voice rang out.

[Congratulations on successfully becoming Hokage. The Hokage System will serve you wholeheartedly.]

???

This voice?

A system?

What the hell!

I transmigrated over a year ago, worked my tail off for an entire year, and you only show up now that I've managed to graduate early through my own efforts?

He was both shocked and delighted.

According to the memories of his predecessor, Kyohiko Yoshimine's ancestors were once members of the Senju clan, but after the First Hokage advocated for intermarriage within the village, they had branched off.

By his generation, it was the third.

However.

His grandmother did not possess any special constitution or Kekkei Genkai, and his parents were quite ordinary, possessing at most slightly healthier physiques, though unfortunately, they had died on the battlefield in the Land of Rain.

As for Kyohiko, he was even more ordinary, with no special traits visible thus far.

Therefore.

After transmigrating, he realized that only by working as hard as Guy and striving with everything he had could he possibly survive in the cruel ninja world.

He never expected.

That today, he would actually awaken a system...

"Wait? Hokage System? What does that mean? I'm not the Hokage!"

Kyohiko was bewildered inside, then looked down at the forehead protector, and then back up at the hat on Hiruzen Sarutobi's head.

I haven't even become Hokage yet!

"Kyohiko, put on your ninja forehead protector."

"Yes!"

Kyohiko snapped out of his daze.

He tied the forehead protector around his head, and then—

Another notification sound rang out.

[Winning the hearts of the people is an essential ability for a Hokage.]

[By personally placing the forehead protector on a graduating genin, you have gained their full trust.]

[Reward: Body Flicker Technique leveled up by 1.]

Huh?

After confirming he wasn't hallucinating, Kyohiko was deeply shocked.

Full trust...

Of course I trust myself!

I put the forehead protector on myself, and I can actually fleece the system for rewards? Is this system a moron?!

He stood stunned for a moment, then finally came back to his senses.

This system.

It was likely tailor-made for the "Naruto" world, but whether he had transmigrated to the wrong place or the system had found the wrong person, it had somehow landed on him—a mere Genin.

However, he was still in the examination hall and had to remain calm!

Kyohiko composed his mind and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you, Lord Hokage!"

This expression of gratitude was sincere.

If the system had truly fallen onto Hiruzen Sarutobi, it would have been a complete waste; given that old man's personality, would he even know how to use it?

He lacked the capacity for it!

It was better off with him.

"Haha, I have high hopes for you, keep it up!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted Kyohiko on the shoulder.

Then, he began calling out names, summoning the next person to enter.

As Kyohiko stepped outside, he saw faces both strange and familiar passing by, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart—

Ten years from now, only a handful of these people would manage to stand out.

The ninja world was cruel.

Without a Kekkei Genkai or secret techniques, it was impossible to make any progress!

Over the past dozen months, Kyohiko had come to understand all too well how difficult life was for an ordinary person.

He had worked hard and struggled.

But no matter what, he only had a better foundation, meeting the criteria for early graduation; he couldn't compare to Kakashi, who had already graduated long ago.

Under normal circumstances, Guy would be his best role model.

Fortunately, he was now part of the "cheater" clan, and having graduated early, he had plenty of time to train and grow stronger.

One couldn't learn advanced techniques in the academy!

Hokage System.

Although the process was bizarre, the result was good.

After leaving the examination hall, Kyohiko tried a few commands, finally using "Panel" to summon a phantom-like interface.

Familiar text appeared upon it.

[Name: Kyohiko Yoshimine]

[Age: 7]

[Kekkei Genkai]: None

[Skills]:

Transformation Technique (Proficient), Clone Technique (Proficient), Substitution Technique (Mastered), Body Flicker Technique (Master)

Master-level Body Flicker Technique!

Kyohiko suppressed the shock and excitement in his heart.

According to the system's grading, proficiency in ninjutsu was divided into five levels: Novice, Proficient, Mastered, Master, and Grandmaster.

The Body Flicker Technique and Substitution Technique were the two ninjutsu he had spent the most time on, bar none.

Yet.

Over the past half-year, his Body Flicker Technique hadn't made any progress.

But now.

Various insights regarding the Body Flicker Technique surfaced in his mind.

"So that's how it is. At the Master level, the application of muscles, power, and chakra becomes far more nuanced."

Nuanced application of force.

This was the difference between Mastered and Master.

Kyohiko felt a sudden realization.

This epiphany was miraculous, as if he had practiced thousands upon thousands of times, and he could now execute the "Master-level" Body Flicker Technique with ease.

"If I had relied on my own training, it might have taken at least several years of tempering to reach the Master level in the Body Flicker Technique."

"Truly powerful!"

"So then."

"The question now is, how to maximize the use of this system."

Without a Kekkei Genkai or secret techniques, if Kyohiko wanted to defy his fate and avoid becoming mere cannon fodder in the Great Ninja War, the only thing he could rely on was the system before his eyes.

Everything up to this point proved that it was just a rigid program with plenty of room for exploitation.

If he were the Hokage, what kind of things should he do?

Kyohiko's brain raced at high speed.

The rewards obtained previously were...

Winning over hearts, balancing the factions within the village, and making the village stronger and more prosperous.

Contributing during wartime.

Handling the village's daily affairs and missions.

Kyohiko summarized a few points.

As a Genin, the other points were simply impossible for him to accomplish; for now, all he could do was win over hearts and execute missions.

Kyohiko pondered, and then—

Walking out of the school gate, he began to test the Master-level Body Flicker Technique.

Meticulous control.

Muscles, chakra...

Following that.

Whoosh!

In an instant, Kyohiko's figure flashed, and the next moment he had already reached the other side of the street.

"So fast!"

"Even though my physique hasn't been enhanced, the effect of using the Body Flicker Technique is two or three times greater than before!"

A flicker of burning intensity flashed in Kyohiko's eyes.

If it was like this at the Master level, wouldn't he take flight if he could upgrade it to "Grandmaster"?

However.

He could feel that although this ability had been integrated into his own body, his eyesight and consciousness had not yet adapted to the increased speed during actual use, leading to errors in judging distance and velocity.

Practice!

Kyohiko ran toward the outskirts where he usually trained, moving like a gale, extremely swift.

However.

As he ran past a bathhouse...

"Hm?"

A white-haired man turned his head to look outside.

Then, he saw a youth sprinting past rapidly.

What speed!

Such a Body Flicker Technique...

Who is that?

He was immediately intrigued, but after glancing hesitantly at the situation inside the bathhouse, he ultimately turned and chased after Kyohiko.