LRAB Chapter 93 Version Update
Chapter 93 Version Update
Chapter 93 Version Update
This system update took an unusually long time.
Ever since Shiba Kiyokawa, together with Konan, Nagato, and Kakuzu, defeated Hanzo, his system has been in "update and maintenance" mode.
There was no activity for several days afterward, which almost made him suspect that the server had crashed.
The system update was finally completed today.
To his surprise, the system immediately sent him a blessing and encouragement.
[Congratulations, host, for deflecting the world line by more than 5%. The original world line convergence point has been broken, and all future outcomes will now be subject to re-observation, deduction, and evaluation!]
[The system upgrade is now complete. Host, please continue your efforts and face your destiny!]
This was the first time that Shiba Kiyokawa had heard the cold, lifeless fate-observation system within him congratulate him.
It seems the system doesn't want him to die so easily either.
Afterwards, he looked at the new ending provided by the system and became even more certain of his guess.
[Based on system evaluation, the host's future prospects are—]
There is a 12.0% chance of dying after 149 days. Cause of death: death due to active involvement in the war between Konoha and Iwagakure (System suggestion: Gather intelligence more cautiously and avoid provoking the enemy in dangerous locations in advance).
(Note: The system's suggested features are new content added in the current version. Fate is unpredictable; the system is merely an aid. Please maintain independent thinking.)
There is a 13.1% chance of dying after 575 days. Cause of death: death due to actively intervening in the Nine-Tails' chaos (System suggestion: be wary of the Nine-Tails' combination with the Sharingan).
There is a 15.4% probability of dying after 5945 days. Cause of death: death due to active intervention in the Konoha Crush Plan (System suggestion: carefully select the timing of intervention).
There is a 47.0% probability of dying after 6896 days. Cause of death: After the Fourth Shinobi World Outbreak, the enemy marked him as a primary target for elimination, and he was killed by a combined attack from Black Zetsu, Obito, and Madara. (System suggestion: None.)
(Note: This ending is the convergence point of the current destiny's world line; the host must decipher it on their own.)
There is a 12.5% probability of dying after 32670 days. Cause of death: Natural death (System note: Your lifespan has been extended).
This system update also added a suggestion function, which shows that the system really wants him to survive.
However, the ninja world was always so dangerous for him.
This system update also revealed to him that fate does exist, and there is a main thread that brings things together.
The future originally had countless possibilities, each of which corresponded to a diverging world line.
However, at certain specific points, countless world lines eventually converge on the same outcome, an outcome that can be described as destiny in some ways!
And this is the convergence of the world line.
Originally, Shiba Kiyokawa only had a guess, but now, the new version of the system has completely made that guess clear.
He died more than a decade later in the Fourth Shinobi World War, at a crucial juncture when the timelines converged!
Fortunately, fate is not inescapable!
The first congratulatory message during a system update proves this point.
The reason for this update is that Shiba Kiyokawa had already broken the convergence point of the previous world line!
As long as fate deviates from its original main storyline enough, the point of convergence will be broken!
"It seems I'm destined for something big."
Shiba Kiyokawa chuckled self-deprecatingly.
These days, other protagonists are just giving up and lying low, but for him, following the rules means heading towards death!
After making fun of himself, he decided to watch something more cheerful first.
System updates are always accompanied by rewards, and this time is no exception.
[Received: Wind Release Ninjutsu Training Experience (to be distributed via dreams later)]
[Received: Water Release Ninjutsu Training Experience (to be distributed via dreams later)]
[Obtained: Vortex Physique Upgrade (Promoted to Advanced)]
While the number of rewards this time is less than in the past, the quality is enough to make up for the shortcoming.
The fact that the Whirlpool Physique has been upgraded to the advanced level alone is enough to meet Shiba Kiyokawa's expectations!
This is probably the reward he received for successfully saving Nagato, and the increase in his lifespan in the previous ending likely stemmed from this as well.
Besides that, Shiba Kiyokawa closed his eyes and carefully felt the sensations, and the surprises he received were not limited to that.
Chakra has increased dramatically!
At the same time, his understanding of sealing techniques advanced by leaps and bounds, and many things that he didn't understand before suddenly became clear to him.
Raising his hand, he could easily summon black runes representing sealing techniques at his fingertips without even forming hand seals.
And they can manipulate them to move back and forth between their fingers without harming themselves.
This feeling is especially wonderful.
In addition, he vaguely awakened the rudiments of two new abilities in his mind.
Although he hasn't directly acquired them yet, he can already sense the gradual awakening of these two innate abilities.
He understood after a moment's perception—
Those are the signature skills of the Uzumaki clan: Vajra Lock and Kagura's Mind's Eye.
"This kind of physique is really strong. Not only does it come with improved comprehension and chakra amplification, but it also comes with two innate abilities. No wonder so many people in the ninja world are envious."
As Shiba Kiyokawa's medical ninjutsu improved, the basic Uzumaki physique gradually became less useful.
Unexpectedly, this update gave the sewers an epic boost, making them a top-tier (T0) character in the current version!
Thankfully, the ninja world doesn't emphasize class balance, otherwise even he himself would have joked: "If the Uzumaki clan isn't nerfed, can we still play?"
After acquiring the new ability, the first thing he thought of was—his sealing technique had greatly improved, was there any hope of breaking the seal of the root of the tongue calamity?
They acted on their ideas, even though there was still a Root prisoner locked up in their Akatsuki's dungeon.
He was the pawn who came with Danzo to raid their base that day, and was abandoned by Danzo at the last moment.
This newcomer to the Root organization has since fallen into a state of despair due to the collapse of his faith.
His will to resist had long since crumbled, but due to the presence of the Seal of the Extinction of the Tongue, the information he could reveal was very limited.
Upon returning to the dungeon, Shiba Kiyokawa saw the man sitting quietly against the corner of the wall.
The mask had been removed, revealing a very young face that looked about the same age as him and Nagato Konan.
"Terai."
Shiba Kiyokawa called out the person's name.
The other person simply turned their head away, without making any movement of their body, showing no intention whatsoever to get up.
That fifteen-year-old face was now etched with the vicissitudes of sixty-five, and every expression on his face radiated an aura of utter despair.
The next sentence spoken by Shiba Kiyokawa instantly rekindled the light in the other person's eyes.
"Come and cooperate with an experiment. If it goes well, I might be able to remove the seal on your tongue."
Upon hearing this, Terai immediately sprang to his feet.
"Is it really true, Godfather?"
"..."
Although Shiba Kiyokawa was pleased to see that the other party's filter for Root had been completely shattered, the sudden call of "godfather" still caught him off guard.
This guy seems to have an interesting personality.
(End of this chapter)