At four years old, Shikaku was no longer the silent and fragile child his father had ignored. The shadow from the cave had awakened something inside him—a power and knowledge no Nara of his time possessed. He was not just an ordinary shinobi, but a being with a system of abilities that transcended time and space.
As he sat by the window of his room, a holographic image appeared before him. It was a transparent panel with multiple categories and statistic bars. He didn't have to touch it to understand it; it was as if his mind processed it effortlessly.
Dimensional Shadows System
Statistics panel:
Strength: 5
Endurance: 5
Agility: 7
Intelligence: 20
Chakra: 4
Luck: 2
Chakra Control: 12
His intelligence clearly stood out above all other stats. He was a reincarnated adult, with years of study and mental experience condensed into a child's body. That intellectual advantage was key to overcoming the challenges ahead.
He knew his chakra control was still low, but with his sharp mind and the strategic capacity of his Nara clan, he was confident he could progress quickly.
The system didn't just show stats; it also offered him a menu of tickets:
Dark Ability Tickets: 3
Summoning Tickets: 2
Weapon Tickets: 1
Item Tickets: 1
Each ticket was an opportunity to choose a special power, a summonable beast, or a weapon with unique properties. Shikaku understood he had to choose wisely, as these resources were limited and the world was dangerous.
As he studied the panel, the system spoke in an ethereal voice:
—Bearer of the Eclipse, you have received the beginner's package. Your initial abilities will allow you to grow in this hostile world. Use your tickets to unlock your destiny.
Shikaku felt a chill run down his spine. This was only the beginning.
At the end of the day, when the servants and his brothers were already asleep, he sat silently, determined to choose his first powers.