Talent Entry Ninja of Konoha

"Does it taste okay?"

Mikoto took two bites, then looked up at Ryosuke, who was sitting across from her.

"Well, it's not bad. Way better than ration pills." Ryosuke nodded.

The taste was pretty standard for canned food—nothing special, but not terrible either.

"That's good."

Mikoto nodded with a smile.

The two of them chatted about the battlefield while finishing their boxed meals.

Once they were done, Mikoto left with the empty containers and returned shortly after.

"There shouldn't be any action tonight. Do you want to head back to Konoha and rest?"

After coming back, Mikoto looked at Ryosuke and asked.

"No, to avoid any accidents, I'll stay here." Ryosuke said.

"Then let me make a bed for you." Mikoto said.

Mikoto nodded, her face briefly flushing as she turned around.

After all...

Tonight, the two of them would be staying together, sleeping in the same tent.

Even though it wasn't the same bed, Mikoto still felt a little shy.

Soon

Ryosuke's bed was ready. He tested it out and found it to be sturdy enough.

At least, he wouldn't have to worry about it collapsing in the middle of the night.

"Good night, then!"

Mikoto lied down on her own bed, said goodnight to Ryosuke, and then switched off the lamp beside her.

The lights went out and the tent was plunged into darkness.

Outside, the camp gradually quieted down. Everyone was exhausted.

And with the battle likely to continue tomorrow, they needed all the rest they could get.

Ryosuke lied in bed, eyes open, staring at the system's talent entry converter interface.

He was still trying to get a perfect talent entry.

Once, twice, three times...

He wasn't in a hurry.

His 950,000 experience points were gradually being used up.

When only 170,000 remained, Ryosuke finally stopped.

[Transcendence (Super God): Your strength has surpassed the limits of this world. You have achieved a great transcendence, becoming an unprecedented existence. There is a high probability that no one will surpass you, and perhaps, you will be remembered in the history of the entire world!]

[All-round strength +100,000%!

Bonus: Transcendence!]

"Nice! It finally worked!"

Ryosuke looked at the newly acquired talent entry with satisfaction.

He had finally gotten the 1000-times bonus.

"There are still 170,000 experience points left. Should I try another talent entry?"

Ryosuke glanced at his remaining experience points, hesitating.

At that moment!

A rustling sound came from the other side.

Ryosuke turned his head. The darkness didn't affect his vision.

In his sight, Mikoto, who had been lying down, was now carefully getting up and tiptoeing toward him.

???

Ryosuke was confused.

"Ryosuke, are you awake?" Mikoto whispered as she reached his bedside.

"Not yet. You can't sleep?" Ryosuke asked.

Mikoto nodded and said, "Yeah... I can't sleep."

"Ryosuke."

"Mm?"

In the darkness, Ryosuke felt a pair of small hands sneak under his blanket, holding his wrist.

"I... I want to..."

Mikoto lowered her head, cheeks flushed, unable to finish her sentence.

Ryosuke said, "Mikoto, actually… I've liked you for a long time."

Ryosuke suddenly sat up, looking at Mikoto in the darkness.

"Ah?!"

Mikoto looked up at him in shock. Then, she was pulled into Ryosuke's embrace.

Mikoto said, "But… what about Kushina?"

Mikoto, feeling nervous and excited, hesitated.

She couldn't shake the feeling that doing this would be unfair to Kushina, who was far away in the village.

"Kushina won't mind." Ryosuke whispered in her ear.

Then, he slowly leaned in. Mikoto followed suit, closing her eyes.

The next second—

Thud!

Ryosuke's eyes flew open as he suddenly found himself rolling off the bed, landing hard on the ground, half the blanket still tangled on the bed.

Outside, the first light of dawn had begun to filter into the tent.

"...So it was a dream?"

Ryosuke had a stunned expression.

He hadn't expected to have such a dream… seriously...

At that moment, the tent flap lifted.

Mikoto, who had just finished washing up outside, stepped in.

She blinked in surprise when she saw Ryosuke lying on the floor.

Mikoto asked, "Ryosuke, what are you doing?"

Ryosuke got up awkwardly and said, "Ahem~! The bed was a bit small, so I rolled off while turning over."

Hearing this, Mikoto burst into laughter.

"You didn't get hurt, did you?"

She asked, amused but concerned.

"No, I'm fine."

Ryosuke had never felt this embarrassed in his life.

Thankfully, Mikoto didn't know what kind of dream had made him roll off the bed.

Otherwise—

Ryosuke might have used the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape on the spot.

It would be way too embarrassing to face her.

...

Ryosuke wandered around the camp.

Then, he found a rock with a good view and sat down.

Opening his character panel, he found [Transcendence].

"Good… at least this wasn't a dream."

Seeing the 1000-times bonus attribute still there, Ryosuke let out a breath of relief.

He still couldn't figure it out—why did he have that dream yesterday?

But he didn't dwell on it too much. Maybe it was just because of the atmosphere.

After all, he and Mikoto slept in a tent, and as a normal man, Ryosuke would inevitably overthink things a little.

Maybe he didn't even realize it himself. But in the dream, it all came to light.

Fortunately, Mikoto didn't know anything. Otherwise, he'd die of embarrassment.

"However, I didn't talk in my sleep, did I?"

His expression changed involuntarily.

Damn!

What if he had talked in his sleep? Did Mikoto overhear?

For the rest of the day, Ryosuke secretly observed Mikoto's expression.

After several observations, he felt that Mikoto probably hadn't heard anything or that he hadn't said anything in his sleep at all.

Anyway, she didn't seem any different than usual.

"Thank goodness!"

Ryosuke secretly rejoiced.

After one o'clock in the afternoon

Konoha and Kumogakure clashed once again. Both sides sent thousands of ninjas into battle.

The entire battlefield was filled with the sounds of combat—ninjutsu flying in every direction, and even Kage-level powerhouses engaging in a fierce fight that devastated an entire forest.

By the time evening fell, the battle had ended.

Once again, neither side could claim victory, and both were forced to retreat.

"No, if this keeps up, we'll suffer too much!"

Jiraiya stood in the camp, watching as the wounded were carried off for treatment, his frown never easing.

"Sensei, why don't you let me attack the Kumogakure camp?" Minato stood to the side and suggested.

The Minato of this world was much more aggressive, so such a suggestion was hardly surprising.

"No. Kumogakure will definitely be prepared for you. If you act rashly, you might end up falling into their trap." Jiraiya shook his head and said.

Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique wasn't something Kumogakure would overlook.

A surprise attack at night was unlikely to work.

The Fourth Raikage seemed like a reckless fool.

But in reality, he had a sharp mind. His impulsive and irritable personality made him appear brash, but that was just an illusion.

Jiraiya might act carefree most of the time but on the battlefield, his judgment was sharp.

So, there was no way he'd agree to Minato's solo night raid plan.

"But… if this keeps up, the village's ninjas will suffer too many losses!" Minato said with a frown.

"It's fine, I already have a solution." Jiraiya suddenly grinned.

"Huh?"

Minato looked at his teacher in surprise.

"Sensei, are you serious?"

"Of course! I am Toad Sage Jiraiya!"

Jiraiya said proudly, "Minato, you still have a lot to learn!"

"Then, Sensei, what's your plan?" Minato asked eagerly.

"That's a secret for now. But don't worry, there'll be a turning point by tomorrow at the latest." Jiraiya said mysteriously.

Is that true?

Or is Sensei just messing with me?

"Hey~! Minato, are you thinking something rude?"

Jiraiya suddenly narrowed his eyes at him.

"Haha~! No way, how could I think something rude? Sensei, you must be mistaken!"

Minato quickly scratched his head and explained.

"Really?"

Jiraiya looked doubtful.

"Of course it's true!" Minato said with a serious face.

***

New Book

Naruto: Getting Stronger With Intimate Acts

Shun transmigrates to the Naruto world as Uchiha Shun with a system that makes him stronger with each session.

[Ding, Host and Partner: Tsunade engaged in an intimate act. Affection +12%, Chakra Cap +4, Yang Affinity +0.01%.]

[Ding, congratulations Host, you have obtained the Kekkei Genkai: Incomplete Senju Sage Mode.]

[Ding, Host and Partner: Mikoto have engaged in an intimate act. Mangekyo Sharingan experience +50, Chakra Cap +3.]

As he gets stronger, he kills Danzo, forces Hiruzen to abdicate, eventually unifying the Ninja World.