Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The Pay-to-Win Game
After careful consideration, Naruto decided to choose Option A.
He didn't understand this world, so he could only make his choice based on his own experience.
Of the three options, Option B was the first to be eliminated.
Unlimited Chakra (Limited), as he understood it, was equivalent to unlimited mana. But if he had no corresponding 'divine powers,' unlimited mana alone would be useless. Compared to Option A, it lacked the boundless imagination for future growth. Compared to Option C, it offered no immediate combat power. So, Naruto decisively discarded this option.
Finally, he had to choose between A and C.
Initially, Naruto actually leaned more towards Option C. For no other reason than its immediate combat power.
But in the end, Naruto chose A: SSSSSS-Rank Talent (Unique).
As for C, Summoned Beast: Nine-Tails - Fully Awakened Version (Limited), it was good, very good. Although Naruto didn't know what this combat pet was, its "limited" rarity suggested it was powerful. However, a combat pet didn't represent his own strength; with it, Naruto himself would still be a weakling.
Furthermore, perhaps because he hadn't played many games, Naruto preferred to have all strength under his own control, rather than relying on a combat pet. In short, he was a bit reckless.
Besides this reason, the final straw that tipped the scales was the rarity. Regardless, "Unique" definitely surpassed "Limited." Having lived with a gamer roommate for several years, Naruto understood the concept. For a game, "Unique" meant something extremely rare and hard to obtain, while "Limited" could be acquired during events, even if it meant doing more quests or spending more money.
The choice was obvious.
Actually, Naruto had an even more profound and simple reason. If he were in his twenties, he would have chosen C without hesitation. The key point was that he was only 3 years old, at the perfect age for adventure, and a growth-type talent suited him perfectly.
As for the potential mortal danger? Naruto knew that was just him scaring himself. The fact that he had survived to 3 years old without being assassinated meant there must be some rule protecting him. Otherwise, he would have died from assassination long ago; why wait until now?
As for possible accidents? Well, this cheat was now in his possession.
Life always finds a way out.
After making his choice, a dazzling screen popped up.
[You have chosen: Option A]
[You have obtained: SSSSSS-Rank Talent (Unique)]
You have received the following bonuses:
You have automatically acquired Fire, Water, Wind, Lightning, Earth, Yin, and Yang Chakra natures.Your mastery of learned Chakra natures +1500.When learning Ninjutsu, any Ninjutsu that aligns with theoretical principles can definitely be learned successfully.When you learn Ninjutsu, your mastery +3600.Chakra growth rate +5000%.Chakra recovery rate +2000%.Your talent cap +400%.
...
(There are a total of 32 entries)
Counting them, there were a total of 32 entries. Although he couldn't understand a small portion of the content, the benefit of Chinese characters shone through; he might not fully grasp it, but it didn't stop him from guessing based on the literal meaning.
Then, Naruto was astonished.
This is an SSSSSS-Rank Talent? This is the value of 'Unique' rarity?
"Looking at this, this game is really strong!"
Stronger cheat = stronger him. Naruto instantly made the connection.
With joy in his heart, Naruto closed the page and entered the game's main interface. He couldn't wait to see this great treasure. While he was stuck on the New Player interface, the main interface had already finished loading. Had it finally connected to the server?
As soon as he entered the main interface, his personal attribute panel popped up, filling his vision.
Attribute Panel:
ID: Uzumaki Naruto
Faction: Land of Fire · Konoha Village
Level: None
Status: Yang · Nine-Tails (Sealed) (Recoverable)
HP: 100%
Chakra: 52/52 (D)
(Increases by 20 (infant) x (1+200%+5000%) = 1060/day)
(Recovers by 1% (infant) x (1+200%+2000%) = 23%/hour)
Chakra Natures:
Fire: 1500/2000 (Proficient) (Shape Transformation Unlocked, Power +220%, Cost -20%)Water: 1500/2000 (Proficient)Lightning: 1500/2000 (Proficient)Earth: 1500/2000 (Proficient)Wind: 1500/2000 (Proficient)Yin: 1500/2000 (Proficient)Yang: 1500/2000 (Proficient)
Ninjutsu: 150 points (C)
Hand Sign Speed: 50/500 (100+400=500 point limit)Jutsu Comprehension: 50Chakra Control: 50
Taijutsu: 150 points (C)
Muscle Burst: 50Nerve Reflexes: 50Stamina: 50
Genjutsu: 150 points (C)
Mental Power: 50Chakra Interference: 50Suggestion Implantation: 50
Kekkei Genkai: Uzumaki Bloodline
Skills: None
Titles: None
Badges: None
"Uzumaki Bloodline?" Naruto immediately noticed this; it was his surname. "So, does the Uzumaki surname represent some kind of bloodline?"
Naruto was quite puzzled. Could things like surnames and bloodlines actually provide boosts to strength? If he wasn't mistaken, that additional 200% increase in Chakra was due to this... Kekkei Genkai? Was this a game setting? Or was the real world actually like this?
He looked closer again.
Kekkei Genkai: Uzumaki Bloodline.
This really must be something that could be inherited through blood.
'Caste?'
The word popped into Naruto's mind, but then he quickly discarded it. This wasn't something he needed to worry about right now; it didn't increase his immediate combat power, and when it came to talent, he already had an SSSSSS-rank talent. He was here to find things that would increase his immediate combat power.
Naruto closed the attribute panel and quickly checked the game's other functions, but the more he looked, the more something felt off.
Bro, this doesn't feel right. JPG
Whether it was because it hadn't connected to a server or if the game was simply like this, besides the personal attribute module he just saw and a mostly useless quest module, the game only had a total of four system functions: [Shop], [Skill House], [Training Ground], and [Duel Arena].
Naruto took a quick look.
The [Shop] was great; it sold blue potions, red potions, and various items. Even the Nine-Tails combat pet he didn't choose could be bought. Not just the Nine-Tails, but all the Tailed Beasts from One to Ten could be bought, if he had the money. It even had resurrection coins, perfectly solving his worries about the future.
The [Skill House] was also fantastic; he could learn all sorts of Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Fūinjutsu, and more. Once learned, his current crisis could instantly be resolved.
However, this game seemed quite unfriendly to a pauper like him; both of the above sections required payment.
This damn thing is a pay-to-win game!
Naruto looked at the mere 16 ryo remaining in his pocket, shedding a pauper's tears.
Wait.
"I've transmigrated, where am I going to get RMB from?"
Thinking of this, Naruto opened the shop again.
"How do I top up?"
Seeing the large "Top Up" option on the page, Naruto was puzzled.
Naruto took out his remaining 16 ryo and tried silently wishing in his mind.
"Top up?"
Then, to his surprise, his meager money disappeared.
Did that count as a successful top-up?
He checked again, and indeed, his shop balance showed 16 ryo.
[You have topped up 1.6 yuan.]
So, the exchange rate is 1 yuan = 10 ryo?
Being able to top up directly with this world's currency... there must be a bug here.
However, this bug was entirely a good thing for him! A truly great thing.
He looked at the shop again; his small amount of money didn't seem to buy anything. Besides some shuriken, kunai, and rice balls, he couldn't buy anything else.
Wait, what's this?
First Top-Up Pack?