Naruto: The Architect

"Nova, I almost died today," Hiroshi admitted, leaning back against the tree trunk. "I underestimated the Third Hokage. He's old, sure, but damn, the guy's experience and chakra reserves are on a completely different level."

Hiroshi sat quietly on a high branch of a massive tree near the Hyuga compound, his legs dangling freely as the cool night breeze brushed against his face.

Above him, the stars glittered like fragments of diamonds scattered across the vast canvas

of the night sky.

Nova didn't respond immediately, but Hiroshi could sense her listening attentively.

"It's obvious," he continued. "There are three things I need to fix if I ever want to stand a chance against people like him—or, god forbid, someone like Madara or Kaguya down the line."

"I'm all ears," Nova said.

"First," Hiroshi began, holding up a small hand and grimacing at it, "this body. I'm still stuck in a five-year-old's body. Sure, I'm strong for my age, but it's not enough.

My physical limitations are glaring. I need a kekkei genkai or some kind of jutsu that can alter my body permanently."

Nova hummed thoughtfully. "There are genetic sequences available from the samples you've collected. Cellular manipulation could be the key to achieving the growth and strength you desire."

"Good," Hiroshi said, nodding. "Second is experience. I'm used to the tactical battles I fought as a CIA operative in my past life.

But this world isn't just about strategy; it's about surviving pure, unrelenting power. I need to fight more—real opponents, high-stakes battles."

"That would also provide valuable data for refining your techniques," Nova agreed.

"And lastly," Hiroshi continued, his gaze shifting upward to the stars, "I need more EP. I've been scraping by with what I can gather from chakra beasts and battles, but it's not enough. I need a way to generate EP on a massive scale."

Nova was silent for a moment before responding. "Any form of pure energy can be converted into EP. Chakra, natural energy, even kinetic energy,"

Hiroshi's brow furrowed. "How about Nuclear fusion energy?" as he looked up at the starry sky.

"Nuclear fusion energy?...Yes!" Nova confirmed. "The energy produced by nuclear fusion—the process that powers stars—can be converted into EP at an unparalleled rate. It's clean, pure, and practically infinite if you can harvest it efficiently."

Hiroshi tilted his head back, staring at the distant stars twinkling above him. The idea of harvesting energy from a star seemed absurd, even to someone like him, but at the same time, it was something he needed.

Unlike those novels he didn't die–he was killed. And if he wants to go back and kick that mother fucker's ass, he needed something out of the ordinary.

"The energy output of a single star could provide you with enough EP to create abilities and techniques that even gods would envy," Nova said.

Hiroshi couldn't help but chuckle. "We're aiming high, huh?"

"Ambition is necessary for progress," Nova replied.

"Alright, then," Hiroshi said, his grin widening.

"Let's make a plan. How do we even begin to harvest energy from a star? I mean, I'm good, but I don't think I'm exactly NASA material."

"We will require two things," Nova explained.

"First, a portal stable enough to stand through the whole process of energy absorption.

You've already developed the initial framework for your portal technology, so it will need only minor modifications."

"And the second?" Hiroshi asked, intrigued.

"A probe," Nova answered. "It will need to be equipped with advanced seals for protection and energy absorption–and of course your dagger,

your system core will absorb the energy through your dagger and convert it into EP!"

Hiroshi nodded slowly, already envisioning the design. "Alright. Let's prioritize the portal first. We'll work on the probe once the portal's ready. How long do you think that'll take?"

"With sufficient EP and resources, the portal could be ready within a week," Nova calculated.

"The probe will require more time, as its seals must be perfectly calibrated to withstand the extreme conditions of the core of the star."

Hiroshi leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. The weight of the task ahead felt heavy, but it also filled him with a sense of purpose. He wasn't just surviving in this world—he was building something far greater than himself.

As he stared at the stars, a flicker of determination burned in his eyes. "Alright, Nova. Let's get to work. If this world wants to throw God me, I will become something that even God fears."

Hiroshi took out a small journal and wrote two words, "project starlight"

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Day 1: The Beginning

Today, I officially started Project Starlight. The goal: build a functioning portal to the stars. It sounds simple on paper, but I already know this will be one of the most complex projects I've ever undertaken.

The first step was creating blueprints for the portal system. Everything was going fine—until it wasn't. I realized halfway through that the calculations needed to stabilize the portal are far too complex for the Uzumaki-seal-based computers I've been using. Nova can handle some of the math, but even she has limits.

My first roadblock was building a better computer.

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Day 2: The Quantum Ambition

This morning, I decided to tackle the issue by creating a quantum computer. It's not exactly standard tech for the ninja world, but since when have I cared about doing things the "normal" way?

Quantum computers work on the principle of superposition, where q-bits can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously. But recreating q-bits here posed a problem—standard quantum computers rely on freezing particles to near absolute zero. That's not exactly feasible for me, especially when I'm working out of a lab I built in a forest cave.

My workaround was simple in theory: use chakra-infused seals to manipulate photons, creating a quantum-like effect. But it wasn't as simple as it sounded. I spent hours trying to suspend photons with my seals, but every attempt failed. Either the seals fizzled out, or the photons scattered like rebellious children.

I had to stop for the day before I smashed my lab in frustration.

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Day 3: A Strange Discovery

Today started with another failure. After fine-tuning the seals, I tried to suspend a single photon. The seal activated, but instead of superpositioning, the photon froze entirely.

At first, I thought I'd broken the laws of physics. A photon isn't supposed to stop—it's a particle of light, constantly in motion. But this one was just… stuck.

And then I noticed something strange. The frozen photon wasn't behaving like a particle anymore. It vibrated, faintly, like a tiny string of energy.

It took me a moment to process what I was seeing. This wasn't a failure. It was a discovery. I'd unknowingly proven string theory.

Of course, I still couldn't figure out how to use it for computing, but at least I wasn't completely wasting my time.

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Day 4: Beyond Quantum

After yesterday's discovery, I abandoned the idea of building a standard quantum computer. Why settle for quantum when I can use strings?

These vibrating strings of energy are infinitely more versatile than q-bits. They're not limited to binary states or even the superposition of quantum particles. Each string has the potential to represent complex, multidimensional data.

But manipulating strings isn't easy. My first few attempts to control them with seals failed spectacularly. One seal exploded, leaving scorch marks on my lab wall. Another caused the string to vanish entirely, leaving me wondering if I'd accidentally opened a mini-black hole.

It took me hours of trial and error, but by the end of the day, I managed to create a stable seal that could control a single string. Progress, albeit slow.

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Day 5: More Failures, More Progress

Today was rough. I tried scaling up the string-based computation system, but every time I added more strings, the seals became unstable. At one point, the entire system collapsed, releasing a burst of energy that fried half my equipment.

Nova suggested I take a break, but I refused. I spent the rest of the day rebuilding my seals, tweaking them until they could handle multiple strings simultaneously. By the end of the day, I had a prototype system that was mostly stable.

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Day 15: A Candlelit Milestone

It's my birthday today. I turned six, though mentally I feel far older.

I didn't bother celebrating. Instead, I focused on testing my new string-based computer system. If it worked, it would be the most powerful computational device ever created, capable of handling the complex equations needed for the portal.

To mark the occasion, I placed a small cake in the center of the lab. Six candles sat on top, flickering in the darkness after I turned off all the lab's lights.

I took a deep breath and activated the seals.

For a moment, nothing happened. My heart sank. But then, the six seals captured six photons of light, suspending them in place. The photons vibrated as strings, and the screens around the lab lit up, data scrolling faster than my eyes could follow.

It worked.

I stared at the screens, a grin spreading across my face. Every failure, every setback—it was all worth it.

This computer is the foundation of Project Starlight. With it, I'll unlock the stars.