Senju

A completely new author's new book, by an author who loves writing coming-of-age stories!

The pacing is a little slow at first. If you can, please keep reading and watch the author go from a total flop to a minor flop. Stay tuned!

Thank you!

(Brain storage.)

Inside an ordinary house in Konoha, an old man, his life flickering like a candle about to go out, clasped a child's hand tightly and said solemnly,

"Liuxia, you must remember: we are descendants of the Senju of the Forest. Even if Lord Hashirama and Lord Tobirama have brought the Senju Clan's legacy to an end, you must never forget the Senju's glory! You must aspire to become as great a person as Lord Hashirama!"

"I'll remember! I'll do everything I can to become a shinobi like Lord Hashirama and restore the Senju's glory throughout the Ninja World!"

Determination shone in the child's eyes. His small fingers clenched tight, as if declaring his resolve to the world. His expression was serious and earnest, carrying a maturity beyond his years.

Every word sounded like an oath from the depths of his heart, sincere and moving.

In that moment, his promise shone like a brilliant star.

It was hard not to believe that this child would keep his word and strive to make his dream come true.

Hearing his grandson's reply, the old man, who had spent many years fighting across the Ninja World and earned countless honors, began to breathe more slowly, as though the music of his life were nearing its final note.

His face was peaceful, his eyes gently closed, as if bidding farewell to the world.

Liuxia felt the hand that had been clasping his loosen slightly, its strength gradually fading. It seemed the world around them mourned with him; time itself appeared to stand still.

With tears in his eyes, Liuxia silently held the old man's hand. His gaze was full of grief and reluctance, yet he could also feel how peacefully and serenely his grandfather was passing.

At last, the old man's body relaxed completely, and his soul embarked on a new journey.

Liuxia's eyes brimmed with tears. Each one reflected how deeply the child missed his grandfather and how reluctant he was to let him go. His sobs revealed his love and dependence on him.

The child's heart was enduring immense pain. Through his tears, he searched for even a little comfort and relief.

"Leave Uncle Taiyi's funeral to me. Don't be too sad, little Liuxia. I promised Taiyi I'd look after you~!"

A beautiful woman with pale yellow hair tied in a thick ponytail gently stroked the boy and comforted him.

"Thank you, Senior Tsunade." Liuxia addressed her with a solemn expression.

"Call me big sister. You're not cute at all, you little brat!" Tsunade lightly tapped the boy on the head, a hint of helplessness in her voice.

"Ow! Go easy, Tsunade—" Seeing Tsunade raise her hand, the boy quickly changed his tune. "Big Sister Tsunade! I'm about to become a shinobi. Stop smacking me on the head all the time. It'll make me stupid!"

"Got it, got it. Honestly, you're just like Nawaki." Tsunade ruffled Liuxia's hair and couldn't resist teasing him.

"Big Sister, I'm not stupid!"

Nawaki immediately protested from the side. But a moment later, cowed by Tsunade's strength, he crouched down and covered his head.

"Liuxia, why don't you come live with Nawaki and me from now on? There are only a few of us left in the clan compound."

Liuxia nodded slightly, indicating that after spending a few days with his grandfather, he would move in with them.

That night, Liuxia gazed at the stars and thought back on his years in the Ninja World.

He had been an avid player of Naruto games in modern-day China. He had watched the anime and read the manga a few times, but he had never been the sort to study them in depth.

As a result, he couldn't remember many of the plot points. He swore that if he ever got another chance, he'd study Naruto thoroughly and become a Naruto scholar!

And several years had already passed since he had transmigrated to the Naruto World. Aside from hearing that the game system was decompressing at the very beginning, there had been no sign of it since.

But fate seemed to enjoy playing tricks on him. Not long after he was born, both his parents had been killed in the brutal conflicts of the Ninja World, leaving the young, helpless boy and his elderly, frail grandfather to depend on each other.

Liuxia had even begun to wonder whether that so-called game system really existed—or whether it had all been nothing more than an absurd hallucination!

"Beep... beep... beep..."

A series of crisp, rhythmic electronic beeps sounded as the game system's decompression progress bar finally reached the end.

Suddenly, the cold, mechanical voice boomed beside Liuxia's ear like a thunderclap. He stumbled in shock and nearly fell off the roof.

But a moment later, uncontrollable delight surged across his face.

Eyes wide, he stared at the system interface flickering before him. After all these years, the long-awaited cheat had finally arrived!

At that moment, Liuxia could practically see a bright future waving to him—thanks to this powerful cheat.

He would roam the Ninja World, invincible and unstoppable... The thought made Liuxia cover his mouth. He couldn't laugh out loud, or Tsunade and the others would think grief had driven him crazy.

After calming his racing heart, he took a deep breath and composed himself. Then he immediately began trying to figure out how to operate the mysterious system.

When he tried to touch the system with his hand, he was surprised to find that he couldn't make contact with it at all.

Confused, he soon realized there might be another way to interact with the system.

So he repeatedly chanted in his mind, "Beginner's guide! Beginner's guide!"

It was as if he were calling out to instructions hidden within the system. Sure enough, a miracle happened!

The system display before him suddenly changed, showing entirely new content.

A line of prominent text appeared before his eyes: "This system is a product developed by a supreme civilization to explore multiple space-times! The host can operate it simply by thinking. Please choose your personal attributes!"

Liuxia's heart leaped with joy. Without hesitation, he silently thought, "Open personal attributes!"

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the display changed. A clear image of himself appeared in view, with detailed information beside it:

Name: Liuxia (Senju Liuxia)

Gender: Male

Age: Six

Strength: Ordinary person with a little Taijutsu

Chakra Nature: Water, Earth, Yang

Special Abilities: Sage Body (Beginner) Wood Release (Unawakened)

Liuxia looked at the data panel floating before him, which displayed detailed information about his attributes.

The first few stats and abilities didn't surprise him much. As the grandson of an elder of the Senju Clan, he knew the powerful bloodline running through his veins, and that these talents and potential had been his from birth.

But when his gaze fell on the final entry, "Wood Release," Liuxia's eyes widened in disbelief.

After all, very few people in the entire Naruto World could use the miraculous Wood Release.

Aside from Senju Hashirama, hailed as the God of Shinobi, anyone else who wanted to wield Wood Release had to transplant Hashirama's cells.

Liuxia realized he had received an opportunity beyond his wildest imagination, but he was also puzzled—how could he awaken this latent Wood Release power?

Without hesitation, he silently thought, "How do I awaken Wood Release?"

"System querying..."