Reclaiming the Fragments
Ren's question was not unfounded.
Upon obtaining the system's [backpack], Ren discovered that the Eternal Flame unlock quest had already been completed.
Ren asked the Tokotachi, God of Time) if he had tampered with his system.
The answer is no. Ren, who knows nothing about time and space, then guesses that it was probably ten thousand years later.
If I hadn't completed the unlocking task by then, it would be too disappointing, so I didn't take it seriously.
Upon returning to the Shinobi World, Ren saw the brightly displayed text records on the system interface.
[Eternal Flame Unlock Quest][Completed (3/3)]!
Combined with the system's last log entry, which mentioned the system's self-destruction task section, it replenished its energy to possess another body.
Ren then set his sights on Natsuri Mina, with Natsuri being the more likely candidate.
As for his own worthless system, Ren understood it after consulting documents about cosmic wonders ten thousand years later.
It's not that the system is too low-level, but rather that the system itself is just a tool, a carrier, and it can only unleash its true power when combined with a host.
Leaving aside the entire system world, in this universe alone, Ren's system can be considered top-tier.
There aren't many lucky ones, but they're not as few as you might imagine.
When Ren saw an extremely detailed record of a cosmic artifact codenamed [Credit], he realized that there are always weaker opponents among the weak.
According to Ren's understanding, it was a super-rich system. By completing tasks that involved giving away money, the host could obtain even more coins, helping them become the richest person in the empire at that time.
Whether it's the paper money of the Shinobi World today or the digital currency of the empire back then, they are essentially manifestations of Credit.
In a supernatural world, what good is money if you have no power?
Therefore, the host acted decisively, immediately revealing himself to the Empire and voluntarily handing over the system for the Empire to study.
The empire at the time did not treat him unfairly, allowing him to freely choose a supreme expert as his teacher, and from then on, he reached the pinnacle of his life.
It was through that cosmic marvel codenamed [Credit] that humanity gained a full understanding of the system.
This is why one of the Five Pillars of the Star Alliance was able to hold and play with Ren's system.
At this moment, Ren waited quietly for Natsuri's answer.
However, Natsuri's reaction was beyond Ren's expectations.
A little secret?
Natsuri began to speculate about the relationship between Ren and Shisui.
Could it be that my brother has realized I've found out and is trying to keep it quiet?
What requests should I make?
Natsuri is now thirteen or fourteen years old. Jonin are naturally precocious, images of his older brother and Shisui suddenly flashed through his mind.
Her face flushed red instantly.
Upon seeing Natsuri's reaction, Ren felt a surge of inexplicable anger.
But then she felt relieved; Natsuri had finally grown up.
No matter how long you guard your own cabbage, won't it eventually end up being eaten by a pig?
For a moment, Ren wasn't in a hurry to ask about the system, and continued to ask Natsuri.
"Who is it, Sasuke Uchiha or Naruto?"
Ren knew Natsuri's social circle very well, and immediately selected the two most likely candidates.
What's going on?
This time, Natsuri was completely bewildered.
Did I guess wrong? ×2
Then the brother and sister looked at each other, and it was as if a flock of crows had flown by, creating an awkward atmosphere.
After a long while, and with Ren's subtle probing, she finally understood why Natsuri was blushing.
Having suffered such a great humiliation, Ren no longer tolerated Natsuri, and proceeded to brutally ravage Natsuri's skull.
The little girl's thoughts are impure; what kind of nonsense is going on in her head?
Seeing Natsumi's aggrieved Natsuri, Ren got back to business.
This time, Ren and went straight to asking for key information.
Under Ren's persistent questioning, Natsuri finally stopped hiding the truth.
For several years now, Natsuri has had a voice in her mind telling her to complete tasks and that she would be rewarded.
Ren also confirmed that it would be the day he became Hokage.
Natsuri had already studied at the Ninja Academy for several years and thought she was under Genjutsu.
I originally wanted to ask Ren for help, but Ren remained unmoved every time I deliberately tried to communicate with the entity in my mind in front of Ren.
She knew that Ren was the strongest ninja in the Shinobi World at the time, and that he had awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Even so, Ren still couldn't detect anything unusual, so Natsuri dismissed the idea of Genjutsu and realized things were serious, so she chose to bear it alone.
It wasn't until Ren met Orochimaru and witnessed true Chakra that he tested Natsuri.
Sensing Ren's unusual Natsuri finally made up her mind, compromised with her belief in the existence of a demon, and began to carry out the assigned task.
However, Natsuri completed the task but did not receive any of the rewards the 'demon' had promised, and the voice also disappeared.
Natsuri thought she had been tricked, but thankfully, the 'devil' didn't do anything else.
Gradually, Natsuri forgot about that incident and buried it deep in her heart.
After listening to Natsuri's story, Ren sighed inwardly.
"Your caution is commendable, Natsuri, but from now on, you must tell me immediately if anything unusual happens!"
Ren did not choose to blame Natsuri, even though Natsuri had told him everything back then, there was nothing he could do.
But nowadays...
"Natsuri, relax, let me check you out."
Recalling the records he had read, Ren smiled and activated his inner energy, which began to circulate within Natsuri's body.