[Ding!]
[Host's transmigrator identity confirmed. System officially activated.]
[Name: Yuyi Kurotsuki]
[Gender: Male]
[Age: 24]
[Identity: Shinobi]
[World: Naruto]
A flat, mechanical voice suddenly echoed in Yuyi Kurotsuki's mind.
His first instinct was to check for genjutsu. Finding none, he relaxed—before an overwhelming wave of emotion crashed over him, culminating in a single, exasperated thought:
"You're late as hell, System!!!"
When he first transmigrated, still a nobody, he had waited eagerly for this very moment—only to be disappointed when nothing came.
Thankfully, he'd relied on himself.
And now?
He could proudly say that his strength was 100% his own effort. No cheat codes, no shortcuts.
"So, now that I'm already a powerhouse, what's the point of you showing up?"
Wait—
No, the system could still be useful.
Eyeing his current predicament, Yuyi Kurotsuki's expression brightened. He raised a hand toward Hashirama—Hold on a sec—and eagerly opened the system interface.
[This system is the Comeback System, dedicated to helping hosts overcome obstacles such as talent, background, and resources, defeating all rivals on their path to becoming the strongest in the shinobi world!]
[Host, please accept the Newcomer's Gift Package.]
For some reason, the words "Comeback System" sent a faint ripple of unease through him.
But when he saw "strongest in the shinobi world," he brushed it aside, focusing instead on the gift package.
Normally, these "newcomer" rewards were anything but basic.
Things like Mangekyō Sharingan, Rinnegan, or Six Paths Sage Jutsu wouldn't be out of the question.
If he could get something useful for his current situation—
With that hope, he mentally commanded:
"Accept."
A burst of celebratory fireworks exploded in his mind as the extravagant gift package burst open, unleashing a flood of rewards.
[Ding! Ding! Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host! You have acquired the Three Basic Jutsu.]
[Congratulations, Host! You have acquired Konoha Taijutsu Style.]
[Congratulations, Host! You have acquired Kunai Throwing Technique.]
[Congratulations, Host! You have acquired Standard Genin-Level Chakra.]
Yuyi Kurotsuki stared blankly.
The excitement that had bubbled up inside him instantly deflated.
Was this some kind of joke?
The Three Basic Jutsu? Konoha Taijutsu? Kunai Throwing?
He hadn't given these a second thought since he was five years old.
As for the genin-level chakra—he checked—yes, there was a tiny new reserve in his body.
But what was the point of adding a cup of water to an ocean?
"System, did you mess up the Newcomer's Gift Package?" he asked, just to be sure.
[Scan complete. No errors detected.]
Yuyi Kurotsuki: "…System, do you honestly think any of this is remotely useful to me at my current level?"
[Scan complete. The Newcomer's Gift Package is highly beneficial to the Host.]
"System, are you sure your programming isn't glitched?"
[Scan complete. System programming is functioning correctly.]
Yuyi Kurotsuki had nothing left to say.
But the system wasn't done.
[Ding!]
[Newcomer Mission issued.]
[This is a main storyline mission. Cannot be refused. Cannot be avoided.]
[Failure penalty: System will cease services. Host's comeback will fail.]
Alright, fine.
Even if the gift package was a joke, at least the system had actual functions.
Let's see what the first mission is.
Maybe it's related to the Five Kage in front of him.
Survive their combined assault for X amount of time?
Or, for higher difficulty—take down one or two Kage?
With rewards big enough to turn the tables?
Hope flickered in Yuyi Kurotsuki's chest as he accepted the mission.
[Newcomer Mission: Defeat Naruto Uzumaki.]
[Mission Description: As an average student at the Ninja Academy, you refuse to remain mediocre. Embark on your path of defiance! Young warrior, defeat the academy's dead-last, Naruto Uzumaki, and take your first step toward greatness!]
[Reminder: Each completed mission grants rewards. Host, please take this seriously.]
What.
Yuyi Kurotsuki's mind short-circuited.
What kind of nonsense is this?!
Of course he knew who Naruto Uzumaki was.
But what era was this?!
Naruto's grandfather wasn't even born yet, let alone the future protagonist himself!
And since when was he enrolled in the Ninja Academy?
Hell, Konoha's academy hadn't even been established yet!
"System, are you absolutely sure your programming isn't broken?"
This mission was impossible for him in his current situation.
A terrible realization struck him.
"System, what year is it right now?"
[Year 60 of the Konoha calendar.]
Yuyi Kurotsuki: "…"
Bullshit Konoha Year 60!
Right now, it had only been two years since Konoha's founding!
He finally understood.
This glitched-out system had activated in the wrong timeline—over fifty years too late!
Or maybe he had transmigrated too early?
Damn this 'Comeback System'!
He should've known from the start.
Who was left for him to "comeback" against when he was already fighting the Five Kage solo?!
Taking a deep breath, Yuyi Kurotsuki made one last attempt to salvage this disaster.
"It's Konoha Year 2 right now!!!"
[Scan complete. Current year is confirmed as Konoha Year 60.]
[Host, please adhere to the system's timeline.]
What else could he say?
"There's no way to complete this mission! Change it!"
[Host, please complete the Newcomer Mission as soon as possible.]
"Reboot the system! Get me one that actually works!"
[Host, please complete the Newcomer Mission as soon as possible.]
"Uninstall! You're useless!"
[Host, please complete the Newcomer Mission as soon as possible.]
"TRASH SYSTEM!!"
Yuyi Kurotsuki decided then and there to ignore this malfunctioning piece of junk.
So what if he had to fight the Five Kage?
If he died, he died.
He'd gotten this far on his own, without cheats.
This stupid system could get lost for all he cared.
Disappointed but defiant, Yuyi Kurotsuki shoved the system to the deepest corner of his mind.
His eyes snapped open, refocusing on the five Kage surrounding him.
The fact that they had all teamed up against him was proof enough of his strength.
No more distractions.
No more hesitation.
It was time to fight with everything he had.
His chakra erupted, a crushing pressure descending over the entire plain.
"Let's begin," he said coldly.
"Took you long enough."
With that—
BOOM!!!
An ear-splitting shockwave tore through the air.
The battle of the era had officially begun.