Cheat Activated!

This pain was beyond words.

It felt like being scraped by a blade, yet it was more than that.

It was as if someone were using a sharp edge to carve deep gashes into tender skin.

And then, rubbing scorching chili peppers into the wounds...

Yet, that wasn't even the main point!

The mental torture was what Yun Xi found truly unbearable.

Every second felt as if someone were relentlessly pounding on his heart with a giant hammer.

Shocking and agonizing...

He did not know how much time had passed, but Yun Xi, who had previously worn a smile, was now drenched in cold sweat, his face as pale as if he had been fished out of water.

Fortunately, it was all over now.

As Yun Xi slowly opened his eyes, a pair of single-tomoe Sharingan, resembling red jade, appeared within his pupils.

"System, come out and explain yourself..."

Realizing the process of fusing with the Sharingan had concluded, Yun Xi leaned against the nearby table to slowly stand up. After wiping the cold sweat from his body, he asked the system again, "Why is it that in the original story, others only needed surgery to obtain the Sharingan, while I had to suffer so much..."

"Ding, this system is fair and impartial and would never toy with the host. The reason this method of fusing with the Sharingan was adopted is that the host already possesses the bloodline of the Uchiha clan. Only through this method can the power of the Sharingan be brought to its absolute limit, while also avoiding accidents when the Sharingan evolves..."

"Heh..."

After hearing the system's explanation, Yun Xi let out a cold laugh and ignored it further.

Instead, he began to stretch his body.

Since he had transmigrated, Yun Xi hadn't had much time to carefully sense his own body.

After moving around for a bit, the expression on Yun Xi's face was not very pleasant.

The reason was simple.

This body was simply too weak!

Although Yun Xi had only been a shut-in in his past life, he had still exercised regularly.

But this current body, let alone comparing it to other genin...

In Yun Xi's view, it was at most on par with his past self!

If this were an ordinary world, it certainly wouldn't be an issue.

But this was the world of Hokage!

Furthermore, before Yun Xi arrived, the previous owner of this body had been attending the ninja academy in Konoha for a long time...

"I really don't know how this guy managed to get into the ninja academy..."

After a bit of grumbling, Yun Xi stopped dwelling on the quality of this body.

Instead, he began to directly inspect the Sharingan in his eyes!

The Sharingan, the unique bloodline limit of the Uchiha clan.

It is divided into single-tomoe, double-tomoe, and triple-tomoe, and is red in color. The more tomoe, the stronger the ability.

Beyond that, above the triple-tomoe Sharingan are the Mangekyo Sharingan and the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.

It is one of the most powerful ocular techniques in the Hokage world.

Essentially, the Sharingan is a bloodline limit possessed by the Uchiha clan, the descendants of Indra, the eldest son of the Sage of Six Paths.

Its abilities are also extremely powerful and extensive.

It basically covers every type of technique in the ninja world!

Not only does it possess powerful abilities such as observation, copying, and hypnosis, granting the wielder insight far beyond that of an ordinary person.

It can also observe the flow of chakra, cast and see through genjutsu, and copy taijutsu and non-bloodline limit ninjutsu.

It is truly a protagonist's cheat code!

For Yun Xi to be able to obtain such a reward through the system, it could be considered quite excellent.

As Yun Xi activated both Sharingan, a unique power surged into his body.

Not only did his strength become greater.

His reaction speed and agility also became significantly more outstanding!

Compared to when the Sharingan was not activated.

Yun Xi's strength had at least doubled!

"It really is a protagonist's cheat code..."

Feeling the surging power within his body, a smile appeared on Yun Xi's face once again.

It was worth the immense agony Yun Xi had endured when he first awakened the Sharingan!

But just then, an inexplicable, sharp pain suddenly radiated from Yun Xi's eyes.

Damn it, the physical condition of this body is still too poor...

All told, the total time Yun Xi had kept the Sharingan fully activated did not exceed ten minutes.

Yet, in such a short span, Yun Xi could already feel the Sharingan forcibly deactivating due to his body's inability to sustain it.

Thinking of this, Yun Xi asked the system directly, "System, is there any way to enhance my physical fitness?"

"Ding. Recommendations include the Eight Inner Gates, First Hokage Cells, Lightning Style: Body Strengthening Technique, and Konoha Taijutsu, among others..."

Faced with Yun Xi's inquiry, the system listed a series of methods to enhance his physique within his mind.

But...

It was helpless...

Yun Xi could not obtain any of these things through secret arts or taijutsu in a short amount of time...

Forget it, I'll just honestly train in basic taijutsu...

Dismissing the thought of quick fixes from his mind, Yun Xi picked up the basic taijutsu training manual left behind by his predecessor and began to practice.

Basic taijutsu was not very practical.

Its combat effectiveness was also quite lackluster.

Therefore, anyone capable of learning ninjutsu would never bother with this type of taijutsu.

However, this basic taijutsu manual was unexpectedly suitable for Yun Xi!

Although the combat effectiveness of basic taijutsu was essentially non-existent, the movements recorded within were not difficult!

It was extremely suitable for the current Yun Xi!

After some clumsy imitation, Yun Xi actually felt a unique current of heat rising from within his body.

And as Yun Xi delved deeper!

In a mere half hour, Yun Xi was already able to skillfully execute the moves from this basic taijutsu manual!

"What the hell!"

As his movements became increasingly proficient, a strange realization dawned on Yun Xi...

Could it be that I'm a taijutsu genius?

But just as the words left his mouth, the system's ruthless notification instantly shattered Yun Xi's fantasy...

"Ding. This is basic taijutsu; the host has already mastered it previously."

"System, you..."

Feeling the system's follow-up jab, the corners of Yun Xi's mouth twitched. He slowly set down the basic taijutsu manual and roared, "Don't speak when you aren't supposed to!"

After being toyed with by the system, Yun Xi naturally had no mood left to tinker with taijutsu.

Furthermore, it was noon, and feeling the exhaustion within his body, Yun Xi prepared to take a nap.

Just then.

A series of footsteps echoed from outside the door...

A few moments later, a knock broke the silence of Yun Xi's room...

"Who is it?"

Encountering this situation, Yun Xi did not immediately get up to open the door; instead, he remained half-seated on the floor, his face filled with confusion.

The reason Yun Xi was so conflicted was very simple!

In the memories provided by the system, his predecessor had absolutely no friends other than Tenten.

And at this moment, Tenten was still wandering around the main street of Konoha.

It was impossible for her to be here looking for him at this time...