"Exactly," Mikami Yuu nodded. "Kakashi and Obito come from Ninja Clans, either blessed with exceptional talent or access to abundant training resources. For us ordinary kids from average families, the best way to stand out is to carve our own path and acquired a specialized skill."
"The injury rate for ninjas is high, and a new Shinobi World War could erupt at any moment. If we master Medical Ninjutsu and become doctors at Konoha Hospital, saving lives and healing the wounded, wouldn't that be a great way to contribute?"
Speaking of which, Mikami Yuu's feelings toward Nohara Rin were somewhat complicated.
On one hand, they were neighbors who had grown up together, practically childhood sweethearts. Helping each other should have been natural.
On the other hand, Mikami Yuu's current identity was that of a commoner.
He worried that excessive contact with Rin would draw Obito's resentment, leading Obito to stab him during the chaos of the Nine-Tailed Fox Incident...
As a typical Uchiha, Obito was ruthlessly irrational when driven mad, willing to kill even Minato and Kushina and put an explosive baby patch on the newborn Naruto.
Naturally, he wouldn't care about mere classmate ties.
Therefore, Mikami Yuu consciously maintained a cautious distance from Nohara Rin, Obito, and the others, neither too close nor too distant.
But now...
The situation was different.
Even a neighbor was still a friend.
The emergence of the Galgame System had given Mikami Yuu the confidence to alter the storyline.
If he could convince Nohara Rin to change her career path and become a Medical Ninja at Konoha Hospital, she might not die during the Third Shinobi World War.
Nearby, Nohara Rin lowered her head in thought. "Medical Ninjutsu..." she said. "That actually sounds pretty good. I'll ask Teacher Oki in a few days about learning it."
"Mm... If you find anything out, please let me know too," Mikami Yuu replied.
He was also quite interested in Medical Ninjutsu.
After all, this skill was incredibly practical in the 'Naruto' world.
From stopping bleeding and setting bones to eye transplants, it could save anyone from the brink of death.
While most people couldn't reach Tsunade's level of mastery, even basic healing skills could serve as a valuable survival tool.
However...
The most urgent task right now was understanding the Galgame System's operating mechanism and maximizing his favor with the Three Body Techniques and the Great Fireball Technique. Only then could he develop more comprehensive plans for the future.
[ Target selected: Transformation Technique ]
[ Dialogue ] [ Practice ]
[ Transformation Technique: Good morning, Little Mikami! What brings you here so early today? Judging by your complexion, you must have rested well last night. ]
[ A: Of course I woke up early—I wanted to see you sooner, Sister Transformation Technique! You look even more beautiful than yesterday~ ]
[ B: Nothing special. I always get a full eight hours of sleep, sleeping soundly until morning. I never let fatigue or stress carry over to the next day. The doctor says I'm perfectly healthy! ]
[ C: (Silent, only gazing intently at her) ]
Mikami Yuu: "A."
[ Transformation Technique: Ara ara, Little Mikami, you're such a charmer! That's the sweetest greeting I've heard all day. ]
[ Transformation Technique's Affection +2 ]
[ "Not bad, not bad—a great start. Now let's see about 'Second Sister'..." ]
[ Target selected:Clone Technique ]
[ Clone Technique: What, flattering my sister wasn't enough for you? Now you're trying to flirt with me too? You two-timing man, trying to have a cake and eat another too! I'll let it slide this time for my sister's sake, but watch yourself. ]
Mikami Yuu: "?"
'Seriously, sis? Does one ninjutsu really need this much drama? When will this ever end...'
'I really want to punch you twice!'
"Let's try this one again..."
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
As Mikami Yuu formed the hand seals, he channeled Chakra into his throat.
With a forceful exhale, a basketball-sized fireball erupted, unleashing scorching heatwaves into the air. The temperature in the surrounding area subtly rose.
"...Not bad."
Mikami Yuu exhaled the last of his fiery breath, released the hand seals, and nodded in satisfaction.
Nearly ten days had passed since he first witnessed Obito's demonstration of the Great Fireball Technique.
During those ten days...
Mikami Yuu had been obsessively playing the Galgame System!
He greeted it every morning and wished it goodnight, dedicating over three hours each day to rigorous practice.
He pushed himself to exhaustion, even showering the cold-shoulder "Clone Technique" with persistent attention like a devoted suitor.
Persistence pays off.
Through relentless effort, Mikami Yuu gradually grasped the system's operating principles:
First, the Galgame System's favorability mechanism refreshes daily.
Within the same day, multiple rounds of conversations and practice are possible, but each activity only grants favorability once.
Conversations typically increase favorability by 1 to 2 points, while practice grants 2 to 4 points.
Of course...
Certain overly dramatic Ninjutsu might fall below this range, such as the Clone Technique.
As for the "Gift-Giving" feature, Mikami Yuu hasn't figured it out yet. He's unclear on what gifts he can give to Ninjutsu.
Second, only techniques that require Chakra to activate are recognized as viable targets.
Skills relying solely on physical strength, like shuriken throws, straight punches, and kicks, don't count.
Techniques like the Shuriken Manipulation Technique and the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique should count, but the Ninja Academy doesn't teach them, and Mikami Yuu doesn't know them.
Third, favorability is divided into five tiers: 0-Stranger, 25-Friendly, 50-Intimate, 75-Devoted, and 100-Soulmate.
Each tier unlocks certain rewards, with "Intimate" and higher tiers unlocking the Gift-Giving feature.
How does he know all this?
[ [Current Viable Targets] ]
[ Transformation Technique (Current Affinity: 58/100 - Intimate, Gift Option Unlocked) ]
[ (Achieved Stage Rewards Twice: Constitution +2, Trait: Form and Spirit Combined (Your Transformation Technique forms are flawless and incredibly realistic, allowing you to alter your own form to a certain extent. Non-sensory ninjas will find it nearly impossible to see through your disguise.)) ]
[ Clone Technique (Current Affinity: 24/100 - Stranger) ]
[ Substitution Technique (Current Affinity: 35/100 - Friendly) ]
[ (Achieved Stage Reward Once: Constitution +1, Trait: Signless Instant Activation (Your Substitution Technique requires no special preparation. Within a 5-meter range, a mere thought allows you to instantly swap places with your substitute medium within 0.2 seconds.)) ]
[ Great Fireball Technique (Current Affinity: 18/100 - Stranger) ]
That's right.
Mikami Yuu had already raised two of the Three Body Techniques to "Friendly" or higher, with the Transformation Technique progressing most smoothly, reaching "Intimate."
This progress yielded two special rewards:
The "Transformation Technique" reward was easy to understand: it made Mikami Yuu's transformations more lifelike and longer-lasting.
In theory, aside from those with the Byakugan, Sharingan, or members of the Inuzuka and Aburame clans who could sense Chakra, few would be able to detect his flaws.
As for the "Substitution Technique" reward...
Now, that's a story worth telling.