System AI

"Status."

Name: Himeshima Tsuki

Status: Normal

Abilities: Rasengan (A-rank), Three-Tomoe Sharingan (B-rank), Senju Bloodline (Awakened) (S-rank), Swordmaster (B-rank), Fire Style Ninjutsu Pack (S-rank), Kusanagi Sword (B-rank), Shadow Clone Technique (B-rank), Multi-Shadow Clone Technique (A-rank)

Combat Power: Jonin (??)

"Not bad at all."

Tsuki nodded, then began to question the system.

"System, how many lottery chances do I have left?"

"Mission: Complete the first C-rank mission—Completed. Reward: One lottery chance."

"Mission: Come into contact with the energy within the Chakra Fruit—Completed. Reward: One lottery chance."

"Two chances, nice haul."

Tsuki was staying in his room, and upon hearing the system's response, he couldn't help but lick his lips.

"Come to think of it, when did I ever come into contact with the energy inside a Chakra Fruit?"

Tsuki was somewhat bewildered, but the system wouldn't answer him.

After all, it had already fallen into a dormant state.

"Chakra Fruit energy absorption complete. System AI function initiating."

"Due to insufficient energy, the AI function can only remain active for two minutes."

"AI function starting. AI function startup complete."

"Respected Host, hello. The Myriad Worlds Lottery System is at your service."

The system's electronic voice rang out continuously, leaving Tsuki stunned.

He hadn't expected the AI to suddenly activate like this.

"What is going on with this system? Why did I come here? Why do I have no memories?"

Although this unexpected situation had suddenly occurred, Tsuki wasn't slow-witted; he reacted immediately and began firing questions at the AI.

The sound of electricity echoed in his mind, and Tsuki's heart began to grow inexplicably restless.

"Replying to Host."

The long-awaited electronic voice sounded, and Tsuki couldn't help but swallow hard.

"Everything is the Host's own choice, everything is the Host's own wish. The system attaching itself to the Host is entirely a matter of fate and luck."

The AI didn't give a straight answer, instead choosing to speak in circles.

"What does that mean?"

It had to be said, Tsuki couldn't understand a word the system was saying.

"The system only attached itself to the Host due to a coincidental possibility; it can only be described as the arrangement of fate. As for why the Host came to this world, that was entirely the Host's own wish. The loss of memory is also due to the Host's own reasons."

"Beyond that, there is also the reason of the body's original owner."

"That's exactly why I'm telling you to give me those reasons!"

Tsuki's voice grew uncontrolled, and he began to lose his grip on his emotions.

The sound of electricity remained silent in his mind; the system did not respond quickly.

"The system's database has been corrupted. The answers the Host seeks cannot be found."

Tsuki stood frozen in place, never having imagined such a thing.

It was too strange. This system felt as if it had suffered a heavy blow, teetering on the edge of breaking down.

"Then what you said before was?"

Tsuki took a deep breath, trying to slowly calm himself down.

"Replying to Host, the previous words were the destiny set by the Host themselves."

"Myself?"

Tsuki widened his eyes, completely unable to grasp what the system was talking about.

If he had set it himself, as far as Tsuki was concerned, he had only been here for less than two years, and the system had been operating in this isolated manner from the very beginning.

Now, the system was claiming that all of this was because of him.

He had to admit, it was a massive headache.

He couldn't understand the meaning at all; the system's words left Tsuki more confused than ever.

"Power supply insufficient. AI function shutting down."

"Host, this is a real world. I wish you success in your endeavors."

The electronic voice faded, sinking deep into the recesses of Tsuki's heart.

For some reason, that cold, electronic voice gave Himeshima Tsuki a strange sense of being touched.

It felt incredibly familiar, as if that cold, mechanical tone held a subtle warmth—not like a heartless machine, but more like someone who simply didn't know how to express themselves.

Tsuki didn't want to go down that train of thought.

It was far too unsettling.

If that possibility were true, if the system possessed humanity and emotions, then...

What exactly did that make him?

Tsuki's heart began to tremble.

Things were becoming increasingly blurred, whether it was the system, Jiraiya, or the original owner of this body.

One after another, things that had never appeared in the original story were suddenly popping up.

They were like weeds sprouting after a spring rain.

Endless and irritating, taking root in his heart.

"Sigh."

With so many words stuck in his throat, Tsuki couldn't bring himself to say anything; a thousand words simply dissolved into a single sigh.

He didn't like to overthink things; finding ways to slack off all day was much more his speed.

Tsuki, who only sought a peaceful life, had no choice but to force himself to deal with this mess.

"Well, at least there are two draws left, so it's not all bad."

Tsuki consoled himself before starting the draw as he always did.

"System, draw."

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique (A-rank)."

"--"

Tsuki was stunned.

After all that hard work for a draw, he had only received such an ordinary ninjutsu.

Although it was technically an A-rank technique, Minato Namikaze already knew it; wouldn't it be easier to just ask him for pointers?

Though, given Tsuki's personality, he would never actually do that.

"Fine."

Tsuki rubbed his forehead in resignation.

He chose to face reality—he was truly the reincarnation of a cursed gambler.

Tsuki clapped his hands together.

"Oh Heavens, even if I don't know if you exist, I've had such a hard time completing these missions, so please, give me something good."

"System, draw."

Tsuki bowed and immediately initiated the final draw.

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining Sage Mode."

"Woohoo!"

A smile instantly broke across Tsuki's face.

Then--

"Wait, Jiraiya could have taught me this too."

Tsuki covered his face with his hands.

It was safe to say that the gains from this outing didn't quite match the effort he'd put in.

Tsuki sighed, looking down at his bandaged body.

"How unfortunate!"

Like a certain famous character with an afro, Tsuki sighed toward the sky.

"Well, at least I don't have to go through all that trouble to learn these two techniques, so I suppose it's fine."

Tsuki tapped his fingers, weighing the pros and cons, and finally nodded.

As long as his strength improved and he could still slack off in peace, it wasn't a total loss.

"Status."

Name: Himeshima Tsuki

Status: Normal

Abilities: Rasengan (A-rank), Three-Tomoe Sharingan (B-rank), Senju Bloodline (Awakened) (S-rank), Swordmaster (B-rank), Fire Style Ninjutsu Pack (S-rank), Kusanagi Sword (B-rank), Shadow Clone Technique (B-rank), Multi-Shadow Clone Technique (A-rank), Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique (A-rank), Sage Mode (S-rank)

Combat Power: Quasi-Kage (??)

"A slight improvement in strength, not bad at all."

Yueshu nodded, signaling that it was acceptable.

"Yueshu, we're getting ready to head back to the village. Are you packed yet?"

Kushina's voice drifted in from outside.

Just moments ago, Jiraiya had informed everyone that the mission was over, which meant it was time to prepare for the return to the village.

And just like that, the Jiraiya Squad's first mission had come to a successful conclusion.