Naruto: Clan Simulation and Bloodline Evolution from Scratch

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Ximen Zhen exhaled softly.

Even though it was just a simulation, he was taking it seriously.

At this point, the simulation had only progressed one month ahead—meaning that if he didn't drastically alter reality, the attack on him was very likely to happen in real life.

So even if this simulation ultimately failed, Ximen Zhen was determined to identify the person who had attacked him from behind.

However, what followed in the simulation plunged Ximen Zhen into deep thought.

[When you wake up, you find yourself under strict surveillance. Everyone you come into contact with is a Konoha ANBU operative.]

[You don't feel afraid. Instead, you simply find it strange—you're alive, which means someone saved you. But the person who attacked you could have easily ended your life. Meanwhile, the one who rescued you put you under surveillance, yet didn't allow the Interrogation Squad to probe your mind.]

[Your meals are taken care of, and as long as you stay within your hospital room, no one interferes with your actions. So you resume training in Medical Palm Technique. This routine lasts an entire week.]

[One week later, you meet Yamanaka Inoichi. He directly extracts your memories. Afterward, you are detained again.]

Reading this, Ximen Zhen wasn't nervous. In fact, he was somewhat excited to see the outcome.

While he believed that the existence of his system was unlikely to be exposed—since the ninja world simply didn't have the ability to break such a high-level confidentiality—he could never be sure without a proper test.

This seemed like the perfect opportunity to verify it.

Even if he were to die here, Ximen Zhen felt the simulation wouldn't have been in vain.

Yet, the simulation soon took another sharp turn.

[Another week passes. You are released without charges and brought to the Hokage's office. The Third Hokage informs you that you were attacked by the Konoha rogue ninja Uchiha Itachi, and advises you to stop writing The Tale of Uchiha Itachi. Instead, he suggests you begin writing The Tale of the Hokage.]

"Huh? Who!?"

Ximen Zhen's face froze in disbelief. He had been attacked by Uchiha Itachi? Was that even possible?

Although Itachi had returned to Konoha in the original series, he came back this early?

Could he really have been so irritated by the novel Ximen Zhen was writing that he came back just to beat him up?

Ximen Zhen couldn't shake the feeling that something strange was going on, but for now, he could only continue observing.

Still, he had managed to confirm one thing:

Even a high-level ninja like Yamanaka Inoichi couldn't detect anything about the system. That more or less confirmed that Ximen Zhen didn't need to worry about his secret being exposed.

This realization greatly lifted his spirits.

[You return home and begin working on The Tale of the Hokage. Life seems to return to normal. You maintain a good friendship with Tenten, but Ino never visits you again.]

Ximen Zhen propped up his chin... Did Ino think he was mad at her because of her father?

Even though Inoichi had extracted his memories, that was clearly not a personal decision. Even if Ximen Zhen were upset, he wouldn't hold it against Ino.

Thinking about this, Ximen Zhen felt tempted to guide the simulation.

But since he had only one guidance opportunity left, he decided to wait and observe a little longer.

[You continue going to the Yamanaka flower shop as usual, but you never run into Ino. Still, you insist on leaving a flower for her each time—usually passed along by her mother or grandmother. Whether it truly reaches her, you do not know.]

[In the 64th year of the Konoha calendar, your strength reaches the level of a Special Jonin. Between writing and training, you also continue to practice medical ninjutsu. Konoha never questions you about the incident again.]

Ximen Zhen nodded slightly. He had chosen to pursue medical ninjutsu early on during the simulation.

After several prior simulations, he had developed enough talent. Now was the time to fully explore that path.

[During the Konoha Crush incident, you do not participate in the battle. However, using your Medical Palm Technique, you save numerous civilians and injured ninja. Your name spreads once again—this time as a freelance medic.]

[Tsunade returns and becomes the Fifth Hokage. She summons you personally to question the origin and level of your Medical Palm Technique. You had already prepared an excuse. Your answers are calm and convincing, and your skill earns her praise.]

[Tsunade decides to have you study under Shizune, significantly boosting your level and experience in medical ninjutsu.]

Ximen Zhen's pupils contracted with surprise and delight.

Sure enough, as long as he didn't die, there was always a way forward!

Even though his pursuit of Ino had hit a wall, his progress in medical ninjutsu made this simulation feel well worth it.

But there was still one issue he couldn't ignore.

If he didn't have a child with Ino, this simulation result couldn't be stored at all... So what now?

Should he consider leaving a child with Tenten during the Ino simulation instead?

Tch… The idea gave him a bit of guilt, but it did seem like a viable option.

Ximen Zhen mulled it over for a moment before shaking his head. That would be a last resort.

Before it came to that, he should still try to make progress with Ino.

But ordinary methods weren't going to work. Ino seemed resolute about never seeing him again. So what now...?

Suddenly, Ximen Zhen thought of a critical turning point.

At that specific moment, Ino definitely wouldn't be able to keep ignoring him, right?

But reaching that point in time would require a lot of preparation…

Still, if he didn't try, he'd never be satisfied.

With that, Ximen Zhen used his final guidance opportunity, and the simulation resumed once more.

[You attempt to become Tsunade's disciple, hoping to learn the Yin Seal, Creation Rebirth, and Strength of a Hundred Technique—or at the very least, to be able to summon Katsuyu.]

[Tsunade does not reject you outright. Though you harbor some secrets, your background is clean and years of observation prove your loyalty. She sets a series of tests to assess your potential. Unfortunately, you fail to meet the required standard.]

Ximen Zhen showed a look of disappointment. As expected, it still wasn't enough?

He couldn't recall the exact score Tsunade's seal technique required, but it had to be at least an eight out of ten in natural talent.

With her personality, she wouldn't be stingy about passing on her medical techniques—but very few people had the ability to learn them.

Still, it didn't matter. Ximen Zhen had already prepared a backup plan.

[You aren't discouraged and begin forging your own path in medical ninjutsu.]

[In Konoha Year 64, under Tsunade's guidance, you develop Kabuto Yakushi's signature technique: Yin Healing Wound Destruction.]

[In Year 65, you master Regeneration Activation Technique and collaborate with Shizune on several occasions, successfully treating severely injured Konoha ninja.]

[In Year 66, you begin analyzing the forbidden secret technique from the Hidden Sand Village that you had recorded during previous simulations—Rebirth by Self-Reincarnation—in an attempt to understand the conversion between chakra and life force.]

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