Chapter 2: **Chapter 2: The Sage Body**
Shiro arrived at the arena for the Chunin Exams.
The arena had already transformed into a massive battlefield.
Above the arena, a huge barrier sealed off the entire roof.
Inside the barrier, trees were growing everywhere!
Shiro's pupils shrank into needlepoints instantly!
"It's started! Looks like I need to speed up!"
"Sharingan? Uchiha clan?" A girl wearing a pink sleeveless Tang suit, her hair tied into two buns, stopped and looked at Shiro in confusion.
Although Shiro didn't have any characteristics of a ninja, his blood-red eyes instantly attracted everyone's attention.
"Watch out!"
In the moment the girl was distracted, a Sand Ninja rushed at her from behind with a kunai.
*Ding!* Selection mission triggered!
1. Ignore Tenten's crisis! Reward: Two-tomoe Sharingan!
2. Block the attack for Tenten! Reward: Eight Gates!
3. Take the initiative and neutralize Tenten's crisis! Reward: Chunin-level strength!
"3! I choose 3!"
Without hesitation, Shiro shouted out!
Immediately, he felt his body become lighter, and the small amount of chakra in his body increased several times over!
He leaped forward and tackled Tenten to the ground, pinning her under him.
Tenten's face turned red instantly. She pulled out a kunai from her waist and pressed it against Shiro's neck.
"You pervert!"
But Shiro didn't stop. He lifted Tenten in a princess carry.
"You jerk! How dare you—"
Just as Tenten was about to yell, she saw a Sand Ninja gripping a kunai, aimed at the spot where they had just fallen.
If they had been a moment slower, they both would have been dead.
"You did it to save me?" Tenten whispered, noticing a thin line of blood on Shiro's neck. She felt a rush of shame.
"I'm sorry! I thought—"
"Don't get distracted! The enemy isn't dead yet!" Shiro said sternly.
He then formed hand seals, gathering chakra inside his body.
"Fire Style! Phoenix Flower Jutsu!"
In an instant, countless fire phoenixes shot forward, engulfing the Sand Ninja in flames.
Tenten watched Shiro's handsome face, noticing that, despite being around her age, he gave off an air of reliability, even more so than Neji! Her eyes began to glaze over.
"Wait! What's your name?!"
Before she could get an answer, Shiro had already turned and was running toward the roof. Tenten, frustrated, stomped her foot in anger.
Turning around, she pulled out a massive scroll, venting her frustration on the Sand Ninjas.
*Ding!* Genjutsu identified: Phantom Feathers
*Ding!* Ninjutsu identified: Clone Technique
*Ding!* Ninjutsu identified: Substitution Jutsu
*Ding!* A synthesis of jutsu is available (Genjutsu: Phantom Feathers + Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu). Synthesize? (Success rate: 100%, Failure rate: 0%)
Synthesize!
*Ding!* Congratulations, you've synthesized a new jutsu: Fire Charm Jutsu (1 synthesis remaining).
Shiro was ecstatic. Although he now had Chunin-level strength, it only meant that he had a Chunin's amount of chakra and reaction speed.
When it came to the number of jutsu, he had fewer than an average Genin.
But now, with the ability to copy techniques through the Sharingan, his weaknesses were being quickly filled.
Thanks to his bloodline limit, his strength was already surpassing that of a regular Chunin!
"Who's there?"
Shiro jumped onto the roof of the viewing platform. Several Leaf Ninjas rushed over, wary, brandishing their kunai.
But when they saw his eyes, they sighed in relief.
"An Uchiha?"
*Ding!* Selection mission triggered!
1. Help Orochimaru kill the Third Hokage. Reward: Rinnegan!
2. Help the Third Hokage drive off Orochimaru. Reward: Basic Sage Body!
Shiro froze. He didn't expect such powerful abilities to appear all at once!
There was no need to explain the Rinnegan. Nagato had used it to destroy the entire Leaf Village by himself. Its most amazing ability was to resurrect everyone in an instant!
And as for the Sage Body, the First Hokage had endless chakra thanks to it, allowing him to cast ninjutsu without end!
Shiro stroked his chin in hesitation. He wasn't a child anymore—he wanted both rewards.
But the system, cold and unyielding, gave no room for negotiation.
He chose option 2!
Reluctantly, Shiro ultimately chose the Sage Body!
With the Sharingan, he could copy others' techniques indefinitely, which demanded a large amount of chakra.
Choosing the Sage Body would also increase his speed, helping ensure his safety in battle!
Though the Rinnegan was powerful, its abilities consumed an enormous amount of chakra.
With Shiro's current strength at Chunin level, he couldn't support it!
Besides, he already had the Sharingan. If he took the Rinnegan now, it would be overkill!
Most importantly, Shiro didn't want to team up with Orochimaru. Becoming a rogue ninja would be the least of his problems. What if Orochimaru took over his body? He wouldn't even have a place to cry!
As soon as he made his choice, Shiro felt his body engulfed in fire! Endless chakra surged from his abdomen, spreading through every corner of his body!
"Uchiha boy! What are you doing here daydreaming?! Hurry up and leave, it's dangerous here!"
"I'm here to help the Hokage! I may not be able to see what's happening inside, but if we don't go in and help, it'll be too dangerous!"
Several Jonin chuckled bitterly. Of course, they knew how dangerous it was inside! But no one could break the Four Violet Flames Formation from the outside, leaving them helpless!
Shiro touched his nose and smiled confidently. "Don't worry! I'll take care of the barrier!"
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