Class had started again.
But Kaizen… Kaizen wasn't sitting at his desk like the others. He was wandering. Silent footsteps carried him through the old stone halls and toward the second floor of the library—the floor now accessible to him as a sophomore.
He glanced around. No teachers. No students. Just him and the scrolls.
And then he saw it: the first scroll that had caught his attention days ago.
[Physical Training]
Improve your body's fundamental strength through precise martial refinement.
He reached out and touched it. A gentle hum resonated through his fingers.
68%...
98%...
100%
DING!
You gained:
+10 Strength
Martial Arts has leveled up!
Martial Arts(2): You can now use Taijutsu more efficiently. Your body flows with practiced intent.
Kaizen exhaled softly as he stood straighter. He could feel it—his fists heavier, legs grounded, his breathing more centered. And yet, he wasn't done.
He moved forward, finding another scroll glowing faintly blue.
[Phantom Motion Doctrine]
Previously labeled "Speed of a Ninja," the name now resonated with grace, not flash.
He pressed his palm against it.
44%...
67%...
100%
DING!
You gained:
+10 Dexterity
New Skill Learned:
Body Flicker Technique
With greater dexterity, your movement is now swifter and cleaner. Blink, step, vanish.
Kaizen tested it once—just a flicker of movement across the library floor. His form blurred for a split second. Not perfect, but getting there.
His eyes locked on the next scroll. A dangerous one.
[Shadow Clone Jutsu]
His hands trembled slightly—not from fear, but from anticipation.
33%...
87%...
100%
DING!
You gained:
+100 Chakra
Skill Learned:
Shadow Clone Jutsu
Create a real clone using your chakra. Warning: Insufficient chakra may result in collapse or clone failure.
The knowledge hit like a wave—rushing into his brain, a torrent of detail. Hand signs, chakra flow, mental sync. Kaizen stumbled a bit.
But he wasn't done.
Another scroll pulsed nearby.
[Iron Body]
His hand moved without hesitation.
49%...
100%
DING!
You gained:
+10 Endurance
Undying Trait leveled up to Lv. 2!
You now gain +500 HP permanently.
The information hit him like a storm. Four massive knowledge downloads in a short span. His knees buckled.
His brain is overloaded with information which cause his mental exhaustion.
Kaizen leaned against a wall, panting.
So much... but this is what it takes to become stronger. He wiped sweat from his brow. This is the path I chose.
A Few Months Later…
Inside the bustling classroom, the teacher droned on while students chatted, sparred, or dozed off.
Suddenly—
"Teacher! I want to graduate."
Kaizen's voice cut through the air like a blade.
He stood tall, hand raised. The class erupted.
"What?!"
"No way…"
Even Jiraiya had his mouth open in disbelief, a noodle dropping from his lunchbox.
Tsunade slammed her desk. "Is this some kind of joke?! You always lose during sparring! Stop playing."
Even the teacher—veteran and calm—froze.
"…You? Kaizen? You're saying you want to graduate—now?"
The teacher had long since known his students were strong—exceptional even—but he had not expected this.
The teacher narrowed his eyes.
"Are you serious, Kaizen? If you fail, everyone's going to laugh. You'll be remembered as the joke of the year."
Kaizen didn't blink.
"I am sure, Teacher. Please—let me have this."
He smiled.
The class went quiet. Kaizen opened his system interface in his mind.
[SYSTEM INTERFACE]
Name: Kaizen
Type: NPC (Countdown: 847 days, 4 hours, 7 minutes, 12 seconds)
Level: 20 (Advancement Required)
Main Class:
Ritualist – Lv.10 (MAX)
Subclasses:
War Orphan – Lv.10 (MAX)
Tokushu Sentōin – Lv.10 (MAX)
Doctor – Lv.10 (MAX)
Student – Lv.10 (MAX)
Shinobi – Lv.10 (MAX)
HP: 2,032 / 2,032
Chakra: 1,066 / 1,066
Attributes:
Strength: 48
Dexterity: 57
Endurance: 80
Intelligence: 53
Wisdom: 18
Luck: 1
Charisma: 26
Unassigned Points: 2
Abilities:
Low Resistance: +2 Physical & Mental Res
Martial Arts (2): Mastered physical combat
Weapon Master (2): Balance & control over various weapons
Undying (2): +500 HP
Assessment: Evaluate target's stats/nature
Skills:
Basic Prayer (Max)
Blood Ritual (Max)
Basic Sensing Circle (Lv. 7)
Binding Thread (Lv. 7)
Chakra no Ami no Gi (Lv. 3)
Basic Pillcraft (Max)
Body Flicker Technique (Lv. 2)
Shadow Clone Jutsu (Lv. 1)
Talents:
Basic Strengthening: +5 STR when injured
Basic Chakra Control
Basic Sense
Total EXP: 15,232
Assessment:Stronger than Kakashi at age 2.
Kaizen grinned. Soon… my main class will unlock. But first—I need out of here.
"Let me graduate," he repeated calmly.
The class remained silent. The teacher swallowed hard, glancing at Tsunade, Jiraiya, asking for help.
With a sigh he cant do anything to Kaizen determination.
"…Very well," the teacher finally said. "Your graduation exam will be held in three days."
Kaizen's smile deepened.
He was ready.