Gacha System

In Konoha, three children were bullying a blond-haired boy.

The little blond boy suddenly froze.

"Big brother, is this brat punch-drunk? Why did he suddenly stop fighting back?"

"What are you afraid of? Even if this demon fox is beaten to death, no one will care."

The ringleader said this with a trembling voice, but his body was honest; he had already stopped his movements and was slowly backing away.

The two little companions exchanged glances and also retreated.

On the ground, Naruto, who had just regained consciousness, frowned as he processed the memories in his mind.

His name was Uzumaki Naruto.

I've transmigrated, and I'm Uzumaki Naruto.

Naruto instinctively furrowed his brows. Although his previous life wasn't exactly perfect, he had been well-fed, clothed, and safe from harm.

Damn it, why Naruto?

He cursed inwardly.

As everyone knows, Japanese manga eventually falls into the trap of destiny and bloodline theory in its later stages.

In short, under this worldview, hard work is useless.

He had been quite interested in Naruto himself.

When watching the early stages, it was easy to empathize: fatherless, motherless, and a vessel for a sealed monster.

Passionate and simple-minded, step by step, he becomes the Hokage.

However, in the later stages, there was a sharp turn: the protagonist is the son of the Fourth Hokage, with the Sage of Six Paths as a godfather figure in the background.

It felt like being screwed over; it was more like a crown prince experiencing a life of poverty.

Moreover, in Naruto, bloodline determines a person's ceiling.

No matter how hard ordinary ninjas work, they can never surpass the Sage of Six Paths.

As for Naruto and the others, their strength in the later stages was forcibly boosted by the Sage of Six Paths.

Their own efforts felt more like a joke.

Ding!!

Just as a storm was brewing in Naruto's mind, he heard a voice.

Naruto's eyes lit up. As a transmigrator, he naturally understood what this meant.

"System?"

Suddenly, a panel appeared before his eyes.

Myriad Worlds Card Draw System!!!

Name: Uzumaki Naruto.

Technique: None

Draws: 1

Naruto was stunned after reading it.

This panel was excessively simple.

And what did that draw count mean?

He tried to click it with his mind.

Immediately, an option appeared in front of him.

Perform draw?

"Draw."

Suddenly, nine cards appeared in the void.

Naruto was taken aback, instantly recognizing the scene.

Tencent tactics.

The sight was all too familiar.

Before his brain could even react, his hand had subconsciously selected the first card.

A new life, a new beginning.

Let's start with the first one.

The card rotated and enlarged.

The other cards vanished instantly.

Name: Immortal Daying Zuo Ruotong.

Technique: Triple Inversion

On the card was a white-haired man, his aura as ethereal as drifting clouds, his eyes as calm as still water.

Looking at this figure, Naruto Uzumaki recognized him instantly.

It's him.

Naruto naturally knew this man; as a veteran anime fan, he was a rather controversial character.

Naruto identified him at a glance, especially given the technique the man cultivated.

Reversing the innate, ascending to immortality.

As the saying goes, the Tao produces one, one produces two, two produces three, and three produces all things.

Triple Inversion, however, goes against the grain, reversing the innate.

The philosophy is sound, but achieving it is incredibly difficult.

What makes it most frustrating is that Zuo Ruotong had clearly reached the third stage, yet ultimately chose to end his own life.

In Taoist terms, his Dao heart had shattered.

In the world of the Outsider, practitioners of the Dao pursue ascension to immortality.

This immortality is not merely a fantasy; many have truly achieved it.

The most recent example is the founder of the Wudang Sect, Zhang Sanfeng.

The belief of the San-Yi Sect is rooted in this very pursuit.

Since its inception, almost everyone in the San-Yi Sect has held an unshakable faith in the sect's philosophy.

That is, once Triple Inversion reaches the third stage, one can ascend to immortality.

Therefore, when Zuo Ruotong reached the third stage, he felt no joy, only a shattered Dao heart.

Because he did not ascend.

When Naruto saw this man, he was momentarily stunned.

As an ordinary person, it was hard for him to empathize with the man.

But in Naruto's own view, his Triple Inversion was far more impressive than the Golden Light Incantation of the Old Celestial Master.

Turning the entire body into energy, delaying aging.

Ordinary attacks were already ineffective against him.

Calling him a terrestrial immortal would not be an exaggeration.

Even the Old Celestial Master remained a mortal of flesh and blood, but this man had already become an energy entity.

With such an incredible ability, it was no wonder Zuo Ruotong felt disillusioned.

During the time Naruto was lost in thought, the card had already turned into a beam of light and entered his body.

Meanwhile, in the outside world.

The three children had already run away in fear.

Behind Naruto, a little girl with black hair was looking at him, lying on the ground, with trepidation.

After hesitating for a long time, she spoke in a soft, sweet voice.

"Are you okay?"

Naruto finally snapped back to reality.

He stood up instinctively and brushed off his body.

He looked around, his eyes immediately drawn to the little girl behind him.

Black hair, pure white eyes, chin-length hair, and a chubby, baby-faced look.

Hyuga Hinata.

Naruto recognized her almost instantly.

He also realized what time it was.

This must be the first time Naruto and Hyuga Hinata met; although the "hero saving the beauty" trope was cliché, it had to be said that it was very effective.

"Thank you for saving me, big brother."

The soft, sweet voice rang out.

Naruto felt a shiver run through his entire body.

The soft voice, the delicate temperament, the status of a little heiress.

And that "big brother."

It had to be said that even the current Naruto felt a sense of being completely captivated.

I'm going to make this child bride mine.

It wasn't that he lacked self-control; it was just that the way she said "big brother" was far too sweet.

"Ahem, it's good that you're alright. What's your name?"

Uzumaki Naruto coughed hurriedly.

"My name is Hyuga Hinata."

Her voice was soft and sweet, her eyes timid.

"I'm Uzumaki Naruto. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Uzumaki Naruto quickly introduced himself.

He had slipped into the role quite naturally.

After a brief exchange, the two children quickly became familiar with each other.

At the same time, Uzumaki Naruto learned about Hyuga Hinata's current situation.

Because of Neji's father, Hyuga Hinata had run away, only to be bullied by those three children.

Uzumaki Naruto had stepped in to help.

Thus, the classic scene of a hero saving a beauty had unfolded.

And it just so happened that he had transmigrated right at that moment.

Just as Uzumaki Naruto was about to walk her home, a maid with the Byakugan came running over.

"What are you trying to do to the young mistress?"

The maid looked at Uzumaki Naruto with a face full of vigilance.

Uzumaki Naruto froze, noticing the look in her eyes.

Disgust and loathing.

Uzumaki Naruto realized instantly that she had recognized him.

He also recalled his current predicament.

Danzo wanted to control the power of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox, so he had spread rumors throughout the village that he was the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.

The Third Hokage, wanting to forge a bond with him, had not stopped it.

This had led to Uzumaki Naruto's current awkward situation.

A wave of nausea washed over him, as if he had swallowed a fly.

Damn, I know protagonists usually have tragic lives, but there really aren't many who have it as bad as Uzumaki Naruto.

"Young mistress, that child is a bad omen. Stay away from him in the future."

"But..." Hyuga Hinata looked conflicted, wanting to say something...

But she was already being dragged away.

"Young mistress, let's go back quickly. The clan head is already waiting anxiously."

With that, she pulled Hyuga Hinata away.

Uzumaki Naruto frowned but said nothing.

He opened his system panel.

Name: Uzumaki Naruto
Bloodline: Uzumaki Bloodline
Technique: Triple Inversion
Draws: 0

Uzumaki Naruto was stunned. When he saw the technique, he paused to feel it carefully.

There was a flow of energy within his body, circulating along fixed meridians.

What truly surprised him was the feeling that he could transform into gas at will.

Awesome. Uzumaki Naruto's eyes lit up instantly.

He had a survival skill now.

But his expression soured when he saw the number of draws.

As he focused his mind, a countdown appeared above it.

Three hundred sixty-five.

Uzumaki Naruto understood what this meant immediately.

"Damn it, what kind of unreliable system is this? I can only draw once a year."

Uzumaki Naruto was speechless.

Through this brief period of exploration, he had gained a basic understanding of the system.

It lacked intelligence, possessing only a lottery and a status panel function.

He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

As an ambitious youth, Naruto Uzumaki knew very well that without external interference, it was difficult for humans to break out of their own circles.

Even as a transmigrator, it was the same.

Essentially, it was just changing from one circle to another.

It was impossible to go to a new place and dominate the heavens, the earth, and everything in between.

It was like a fish in water; it could not leave the water.

The strong in this world could not transcend either.

As a transmigrator, Naruto Uzumaki did not want to spend his whole life in such a small world.

Everyone has ambition; it is only a matter of whether they have the ability.

He lowered his head and walked home.

Having inherited Naruto Uzumaki's memories, he did not reveal a single flaw.

He walked slowly toward his home.

Along the way, everyone avoided him, whispering behind his back.

Even with Naruto Uzumaki's composure, he could not help but frown.

This feeling was even more pronounced than the gossip of his past life.

Naruto Uzumaki had no particular thoughts regarding these ordinary people.

He cast a cold, indifferent glance at them.

As for these ordinary people, Naruto Uzumaki ignored them; the legends of immortality were already carved deep into the bones of the Chinese people.

If there had been no chance, so be it, but now that he had the opportunity, what Naruto Uzumaki naturally pursued was the path of immortality.

Hokage Office.

Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi sat there, the smoke thick enough to obscure his expression.

Below him, an Anbu was reporting on Naruto Uzumaki's encounter today.

"Very well, you may go."

Third Hokage began to ponder.

He did not care in the slightest about the meeting between Hinata and Naruto Uzumaki.

Of course, it was not something Third Hokage had arranged.

However, with this encounter, Third Hokage began to consider whether he should find some friends for Naruto Uzumaki.

A single bond with himself could not tie down Naruto Uzumaki, but having friends would be different.

Naruto Uzumaki was unaware of Third Hokage's thoughts.

But at this moment, Naruto Uzumaki had already begun to think about how he should cultivate.

Naruto Uzumaki's growth trajectory was simple: early on, he relied on Nine-Tails for cheats, and later, he relied on the Sage of Six Paths for cheats.

The only thing Naruto Uzumaki truly cultivated himself seemed to be Sage Mode.

And it could not be considered perfect, as it had a time limit.

Later, after becoming partners with Nine-Tails, he was able to absorb natural energy with Nine-Tails's help, which allowed him to achieve the perfect mode.

Thinking of this, Naruto Uzumaki immediately sat cross-legged.

He began to sense the natural energy in the air.

With the blessing of Triple Inversion, Naruto Uzumaki could easily sense the natural energy in the air.

However, he knew full well how dangerous the natural energy of this world was.

"Better not."

"It's still early; there's no need to rush."

Naruto Uzumaki opened his eyes, a flicker of wariness passing through them.

Without the corresponding realm and strength, rashly absorbing the energy between heaven and earth would only lead to being assimilated by them.

Naruto Uzumaki naturally understood this point.

Cultivation is not a race to start as early as possible.

He was only three years old; there was no need to be anxious.

What he could do now was develop Triple Inversion.

Triple Inversion had a very high ceiling, and what Naruto Uzumaki had obtained were the techniques and the realm.

As for how to use them, he did not know, and this aligned with his understanding: there are three thousand Great Daos, and each has its own insights.

Even with the same Golden Light Incantation, the way each person manifested it would be different.

The third stage of Triple Inversion could be said to have already achieved immortality.

In this Ninja World, there is no one left who can kill him.

All he needs to do now is master its application.

Time flows like water, passing in an instant. In the days that followed, Naruto Uzumaki became a shut-in, almost never leaving his home.

The reason it was only "almost" was that Naruto Uzumaki still required sustenance.

In the past, Naruto Uzumaki's food consisted of expired scraps, but now that he possessed strength, there was naturally no need to eat such things anymore.

In the afternoon, Naruto Uzumaki left his home and headed toward the river in Konoha.

The moment he stepped onto the street, everyone once again cast hateful gazes toward Naruto Uzumaki.

Naruto Uzumaki instinctively frowned. Although he didn't care about such looks, no one would enjoy them. Unfortunately, Naruto Uzumaki's home was located in the center of Konoha, which meant he encountered many people almost every time he stepped out.

"It's that demon fox."

"Stay away from him."

"If you don't behave, watch out, or he'll eat you."

Listening to these people's whispers, a trace of killing intent flashed deep within Naruto Uzumaki's eyes.

However, he quickly hid it and hurried away from the area.

Even after Naruto Uzumaki had traveled quite far, many people behind him were still gossiping.

Arriving at the edge of the Konoha forest, this was generally a place where ninjas trained.

Naruto Uzumaki found a river and picked up a random wooden stick.

He came here to catch fish.

The rivers in Konoha connected to the waters outside the village, and the wild resources were abundant.

There were fish, shrimp, and all sorts of creatures.

Naruto Uzumaki's current strength could be considered quite decent, even though he was only three years old.

However, to better hide his strength, he dared not reveal too much.

A ninja's chakra flows through the meridians within the physical body, so it is generally difficult for them to hide their strength.

But Naruto Uzumaki was different.

After obtaining Triple Inversion, he naturally opened his Dantian.

The Qi within his body was usually sealed away in his Dantian.

This made it almost impossible for ordinary ninjas to detect.

He just didn't know if eyes like the Byakugan or Sharingan could see through it.

Although Naruto Uzumaki had never refined chakra, he naturally possessed it within his body; he only lacked the method of refinement.

Coupled with the fact that the Nine-Tails was still slowly corroding the seal, the chakra leaking from the Nine-Tails would be unconsciously converted into Naruto Uzumaki's own chakra by the seal.

This was the reason Minato had sealed the Nine-Tails inside Naruto Uzumaki.

Therefore, after obtaining the cultivation technique, the chakra in his body was instantly converted into a special kind of Qi.

It was stored within his Dantian.

In the shadows, two Anbu were monitoring Naruto Uzumaki.

One of them, with white hair, furrowed his brows.

This person was none other than Kakashi; he had now transferred to the Anbu, and every Anbu had carried out the mission of monitoring Naruto Uzumaki.

This was a fairly easy task.

Therefore, to these Anbu, it wasn't something they paid much attention to.

As the direct Anbu of the Third Hokage, they were very clear on the Third Hokage's intentions. As long as the jinchuriki did not encounter life-threatening danger, they would not intervene.

As for Naruto Uzumaki's daily life, that was even less of their concern.

In their eyes, Naruto Uzumaki's current behavior was just a child playing house.

Even Kakashi only frowned slightly.

To avoid exposing his strength, Naruto Uzumaki did not perform any shocking feats; he first tried to see if he could catch fish using the wooden stick.

The result disappointed Naruto Uzumaki. After trying several times, it was difficult for him to catch a fish with his current agility.

Moreover, the resources here were abundant, and the large fish inside were about a meter long.

The smaller fish were even harder to catch.

Helpless, Naruto Uzumaki had no choice but to go ashore.