Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 197 [Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Misfortune]

Naruto!

Naruto!

It's still Naruto!

Even if Shinichi wants to popularize compulsory education in the future, or even promote any grand vision, the primary prerequisite is that he must ascend to the position at the pinnacle of power in Konoha.

Only by assuming the position of Hokage and wielding great power can he turn his ideals into reality.

Furthermore, once he becomes Hokage and controls the vast and efficient propaganda and intelligence machine of Konoha and even the entire Land of Fire, the difficulty for him to acquire and upgrade entries will decrease dramatically, and the efficiency will increase exponentially.

Earth Release, Water Release, other attributes among the Five Releases that he has not yet explored, and even the more abstract concepts of Yang Release and Yin Release.

He had not yet received specific reinforcement of the other four of his six senses—hearing, smell, taste, and touch—as well as more profound and advanced cognitions such as spatial and temporal senses.

Illusion, barrier magic, sealing magic, archery, forging, etc., are either very low-level or skills he has never encountered before.

All can quickly generate corresponding basic entries by leveraging the official image of "Hokage is exceptionally talented, erudite, and proficient in all arts," and rapidly advance to blue quality through the continuous dissemination of his deeds.

It's important to know that every blue-quality entry he has ever acquired was the result of a lot of time, careful planning, and even personal risks.

However, once one becomes Hokage, with the support of a massive propaganda machine, acquiring a blue keyword becomes extremely easy. All he needs to do is speak, instruct his subordinates, and even get the Land of Fire officials to cooperate in a series of clearly targeted public opinion campaigns.

This will be a qualitative change.

Subsequently, by leveraging certain key achievements, groundbreaking research and development, or world-shaking events as catalysts, these blue-level terms, built up through publicity, will be gradually elevated to a higher level of purple quality.

Purple...

Shinichi temporarily suppressed his desire for the Hokage position and focused his gaze on the [Fire Release Mastery LV1] indicator on his character panel.

】superior.

Purple LV1...

The conditions for obtaining LV1, which merely represents "reaching a recognized level of representation in a certain field in the world," are already so stringent.

So, how terrifying would the advancement conditions be for LV2, which he calculated to be "the undisputed pinnacle of this field in the world"?

Shinichi fell into deep thought, and after a moment, a clear answer emerged in his mind.

It is likely that my Fire Release ninjutsu system needs to be completely perfected and its reputation spread far and wide, so that its breadth and depth of understanding in the entire ninja world is comparable to that of the legendary ninjutsu that has been passed down for decades and is renowned.

When the Cloud Village's Lightning Release ninjutsu and taijutsu were on par with, or even surpassed, their own?

The fastest and most effective way to achieve this goal is naturally...

Thinking of this, Shinichi's gaze involuntarily turned to the Land of Lightning in the northeast once again.

A stepping stone of sufficient weight is needed.

The Third Raikage, and the Lightning Release ninjutsu system he represented, which he honed and dominated the ninja world for decades, was undoubtedly the best choice.

This principle is exactly the same as it was back in the Ninja Academy: the fastest way to prove yourself a genius is to defeat a recognized genius head-on.

Back then, he defeated Kakashi Hatake, the genius who was the focus of the entire village of Konoha, and quickly established the image of "genius" in everyone's mind.

Now, if his Fire Release ninjutsu system is to truly be ranked among the top lineages of the ninja world and recognized by the world as a legend comparable to or even surpassing the Hidden Cloud Village, then...

Therefore, the best way is to do it on a future day, in the most formal and uncontroversial setting.

Using fire-style techniques, they directly defeated lightning-style techniques.

Under the name "Crimson Flame True One," he surpassed the prestige of "the strongest spear and the strongest shield" and ascended to an even higher peak in ninjutsu.

Looking back at that previous battle, Shinichi successfully shattered the "strongest shield," leaving a penetrating wound in the Raikage's chest, and left behind the bold statement, "Today the shield is broken, tomorrow the spear will be shattered," staging a legendary "overcoming the strong with the weak."

However, since it is considered a "victory of the weak over the strong", then in the eyes of the public, this battle involved various coincidences such as Shinichi's luck and the Third Raikage's carelessness.

Especially in the eyes of some strong individuals, that battle was not Shinichi fighting the Third Raikage alone, but rather the Monkey King plus Shinichi Higashino versus the Third Raikage.

Shinichi Higashino, with the power of the strongest summoning beast, the Monkey King, fought a fierce battle with the Third Raikage, ultimately sacrificing his own arm to inflict injury on the Raikage.

But only Shinichi himself knew that the battle was actually between the Monkey King + Shinichi Higashino + his clone Isshin and the Third Raikage.

Finally, at the cost of severely injuring his heart, he managed to seize the Third Raikage's fleeting weakness.

Therefore, the cognitive benefits of that battle fell far short of Shinichi's expectations. It established the reputation of "Shinichi the Crimson Flame," but failed to solidify his status as an absolute powerhouse who could surpass the Third Raikage.

In the future, Shinichi will need a complete, undeniable victory, just like the crushing defeat he inflicted on Kakashi on the Ninja Academy training ground!

Once this goal is achieved, what Shinichi will gain will likely be far more than just advancing his Fire Release Mastery to LV2.

Strength, defense, and even speed—these core physical attributes can all experience a qualitative leap, together pushing them towards the peak level of Purple LV2!

Thinking this, Shinichi suddenly hoped that the Third Raikage wouldn't die like in the original timeline, fighting alone against tens of thousands of Iwagakure troops for three days and three nights.

Instead, he will die by his own hand someday, using the defeat and death of the Third Raikage as a sacrifice and a stepping stone to elevate himself to the legendary altar of the ninja world.

"Please, please don't let them fight!"

Shinichi slowly withdrew his gaze from the northeast and placed it on his own body, which had grown considerably taller.

After turning ten, his height increased rapidly. In just one year, he grew from a child to about 1.7 meters tall.

Although not quite as extraordinarily gifted as some, he already stands out among his peers, with a gradually becoming taller and more sturdier physique.

Well then, it's time.

Shinichi thought to himself, "Perfect timing. Not only does he possess attributes like [Genius], [Insightful Understanding], [Gourmet], and [Physical Skill Expert], which directly or indirectly enhance his physical cultivation efficiency, but his body is also in the fastest-growing period of puberty."

This is undoubtedly the golden period for laying a solid foundation and honing one's physique to its fullest potential.

Not to mention, his Fire Release Chakra Mode has already taken initial shape, which can greatly improve the efficiency of his physical training.

Taking the entry as an example, the Third Raikage's astonishing strength and defense may have reached the level of Purple LV2.

However, Shinichi speculates that the Third Raikage's physical foundation may not necessarily be stronger than that of the Monkey King.

Rather, it was because the Third Raikage received a comprehensive boost after entering Lightning Release Chakra Mode, especially in terms of strength and defense, which suddenly increased to a higher level.

If Shinichi's body, without any numerical attribute bonuses, reaches a level comparable to the Monkey King, that's 1!

Adding more entries results in 2!

At that time, his "normal" power and defense will be able to steadily reach the level of the Third Raikage after activating Lightning Release Chakra Mode.

By then, his Fire Release Chakra Mode should have been fully matured. When his "normal state" was comparable to the Raikage's strongest state, and he entered the Fire Release Chakra Mode with its comprehensive amplification, his strength would completely surpass that of his opponent.

At that time, the overwhelming victory I envisioned will inevitably come to pass!

Once this goal is achieved, Shinichi's strength will inevitably experience an epic surge.

"So, let's settle the payment quickly!"

Shinichi's gaze swept across the personal interface, lingering on several entries that flashed with different lights, and finally settling on [Complete Enlightenment].

The upgrade of this blue entry stems from the popularity of the manga "Cooking Master Boy" in the Land of Fire and even in surrounding small countries.

As countless readers follow the serialization, marvel at the cooking, and are moved by the protagonist's comprehension and wisdom, they unconsciously project this impression onto themselves, the author, Shinichi Higashino.

This admiration and imagination for the author's wisdom continues to transform into a constant stream of knowledge, continuously nourishing this entry.

Since the outbreak of the Third Shinobi World War, every action and achievement of Shinichi has been like a bombshell, meticulously recorded and analyzed by intelligence agencies of various countries, and repeatedly placed on the desks of the high-ranking officials of major ninja villages.

He was too young, his potential too terrifying, and he displayed not only formidable personal combat skills, but also a chilling strategic vision and battlefield command art.

These are all manifestations of wisdom!

With the dual impetus, the advancement of [Insightful Understanding] is inevitable, once it reaches the purple quality.

His learning, thinking, and comprehension efficiency will experience another qualitative leap, providing immeasurable assistance for solidifying his "basic unit 1" and subsequent studies.

However, before the purple wisdom-related attribute that Shinichi was looking forward to arrived, two other attributes that surprised him had already reached the edge of transformation.

On the third day of their journey back to the Land of Fire, the army rested in an open area, and Shinichi, as usual, found a secluded spot near the camp to carry out his daily training.

As he finished his practice and slowly returned to the camp, he suddenly felt a strange tremor in his heart.

He immediately stopped and quietly brought up his personal panel.

On the whiteboard, the two green entries, "Good Omen" and "Bad Omen," which belong to the same category of fortune, flickered violently and seemed on the verge of collapse, like candles in the wind.

Immediately, almost at the same instant, the words representing "good omen" and "bad omen" shattered and turned into two incredibly pure and profound azure lights!

The light flowed and coalesced, finally solidifying before his eyes into two new lines of characters, exuding a profound aura:

[Auspiciousness (Blue): Your fortune is already intertwined with blessings, allowing you to foresee auspiciousness. Luck is always with you, subtly guiding your daily actions and decisions, making it easier for you to encounter good opportunities and avoid trivial troubles. At the same time, you can actively consume this blessing surrounding you to perform an auspicious prediction on a specific event, your goals, or your future. The prediction will reveal the potential positive development trajectory of the matter, possible favorable variables, and the best time or method of intervention. After consumption, this entry will enter a frozen period. During the frozen period, all passive effects and active abilities will be temporarily disabled. The frozen time depends on the importance and complexity of the predicted event, as well as its impact on the world line and your own destiny trajectory. The greater the impact of the event, the longer the recovery time will be.]

[Avoiding Misfortune (Blue): Your fortune has been intertwined with disaster, and you are aware of ominous signs. Misfortune often surrounds you, but this ability helps you sense dangers in the unseen realm and avoid unnecessary calamities, making it difficult for misfortune and malice to easily approach you. Simultaneously, you can actively consume this "misfortune blessing" to conduct an "Avoiding Misfortune" divination on a specific event, your future, or your own destiny. This divination will allow you to glimpse potential dangers, hidden traps, clandestine conspiracies, or unfavorable developments. After consumption, this entry will enter a freeze period. During the freeze, all passive effects and active abilities will be temporarily disabled. The freeze time depends on the importance and complexity of the divination event, as well as its danger level and its depth of connection to you. The more deadly the danger, the longer the recovery time.]

Oh?

Shinichi raised an eyebrow, quite surprised. After obtaining the two mysterious terms related to fortune, namely "Good Omen" and "Bad Omen," he spent the past two years trying to understand their effects and eventually came to a general understanding.

[Auspicious sign] It makes him more likely to encounter good things and he can occasionally passively sense signs that some "good things" are about to happen.

[Ominous Sign] It makes it easier for him to avoid bad things and occasionally passively sense warnings that some "bad things" are about to happen.

To give a simple example, if he only has the "auspicious omen" entry, he might suddenly have a premonition that "if he takes the small road to the east, he will find money under the third locust tree at noon."

This is indeed a good thing; he will receive a windfall as a result.

But the auspicious sign wouldn't tell him that at the very moment he bent down to pick up the money, a stone from the dilapidated courtyard wall next to him would collapse due to the vibration of his footsteps, potentially injuring him or even killing him—that would be a bad thing.

However, with the ominous sign, things are completely different. Shinichi can both find the money and avoid being hit by the rock. The two complement each other, and fortune and misfortune are interdependent.

After understanding the effects, Shinichi naturally considered upgrading them.

But he soon discovered that this was extremely difficult.

"Luck" is an extremely abstract concept, difficult to define precisely and shape perception. To make it resonate with the entire village of Konoha and achieve a shocking effect, it is by no means easy to believe from the bottom of one's heart that "Shinichi Higashino is a lucky person".

After all, luck is not as directly observable as strength or speed. It can be explained as coincidence, ability, wisdom, or even the misjudgment of others, making it difficult to form a stable and universally recognized "trait" impression.

The concept of "ominous signs" is more abstract and even carries a certain ambiguous negative connotation. If the core concept of "auspicious signs" points to "always encountering good things" and "luck always being on his side," then the concept of "ominous signs" is different.

So what exactly is the understanding required for a "bad omen"? Is it "bad luck"? Or "being easily embroiled in trouble"?

Shinichi has never been able to fully grasp the core logic of its generation and promotion.

Now, however, these two terms have undergone a transformation first after the trip to the Land of Lightning, which makes Shinichi ponder.

"It should make people think that this person will always find themselves in extremely dangerous situations, but will always miraculously escape danger and survive against all odds?"

What kind of Grim Reaper elementary school student physique is this?

Shinichi made a comment, gave an answer that he himself wasn't entirely sure of, and then stopped dwelling on this speculation that couldn't be fully verified at the moment, and continued to look at the entry descriptions for the two terms.

First of all, the basic passive effects have definitely been significantly enhanced.

Whether it's the most basic "good fortune" and "misfortune avoidance," or the kind of sudden "good/bad premonition," the frequency and clarity of their triggering will inevitably increase as the quality of the entries improves.

Finally, there's the newly added proactive ability, which allows him to move beyond passively waiting for occasional whims and instead take the initiative to secure a more advantageous position for himself at crucial moments or avoid deadly undercurrents in advance.

"Actively choose...to use your lucky streak (losing a period of time) or your death-dealing ability to gamble on something..."

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Shinichi seemed to be deep in thought. This ability was precious, but the price was clear.

Avoid using it if possible, since the daily benefits of the passive effect are invaluable. But if you do use it, you must play this card when it is most worthwhile!

"I wonder what the fortune-telling entries will look like in the end?"

Thinking this, a somewhat absurd scene involuntarily surfaced in Shinichi's mind.

In some future battlefield, surrounded by powerful enemies and filled with murderous intent, he simply stood there with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, as if he had done nothing.

next second!

The sky tore open, and a burning meteorite or some other outrageous object crashed down, striking precisely in the center of the enemy ranks and turning the enemy's main force into dust.

The enemy never understood what he had lost to, even in death.

What? Liu Xiu, the Great Magician?

Shinichi shook his head, trying to shake off the absurd yet not entirely impossible image from his mind.

Two days later.

The long march finally came to an end. As the Konoha expeditionary force crossed the last mountain pass, the familiar atmosphere and lush scenery of the Land of Fire rushed towards them.

Narumi Town.

This location, situated on the border of the Land of Fire, where Shinichi carried out his first mission after becoming a genin two years ago, was now in sight and came into view of the group.

"The Third Hokage told me the day before yesterday that the Daimyo of the Land of Fire had specially dispatched an envoy to wait here, saying that he wanted to give me some rewards?"

Looking at Narumi Town in the distance, Shinichi thought to himself.

"I heard there's some kind of imperial wine? But I'm a minor, I can't drink!"

As he walked, Shinichi's gaze slowly swept over the landscape surrounding Narumi Town. A decision took shape in his mind, and his eyes became more profound.

Perhaps it's time for Narumi-cho to change.

It's been renamed.

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