The morning sun gently poured through the open window, landing softly on Gojo's sleeping face.
He groaned lightly, turned over, and buried himself deeper into his blanket.
Outside his room, his grandfather peeked in, smiling warmly at the sight.
He walked over quietly, knelt down, and gently stroked Gojo's soft silver hair.
"I hope… you never need to become a shinobi," he whispered. "Just live happily, my boy."
After watching him a moment longer, Kazuo left to attend another Hokage meeting.
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Gojo finally stirred.
He yawned, scratched his head, and sat up with a messy-haired look that could melt hearts.
After a quick shower and breakfast, he stretched and called out mentally.
"System, can I use points to level up ninjutsu and other abilities too?"
[System: Ding! Yes.
Host can upgrade skills after learning them.
Mastery levels:
Normal,
Primary,
Proficient,
Mastery,
Perfection,
Ultimate, and
Limit Break.
At Limit Break, the technique reaches SSS level.]
[Ninjutsu ranks: E, D, C, B, A, S. Cost increases with rank and mastery level.]
Gojo's eyes sparkled.
"So, it's not just about bloodlines… I can create overpowered jutsu too."
He grinned.
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Later that day, Gojo wandered through the village streets.
The scent of food, the chatter of villagers—it all felt so peaceful.
Then he stopped.
Ahead, he spotted a girl sitting on the ground, crying softly.
She looked about his age, pink hair covering her face, and her knee was scraped.
Gojo narrowed his eyes.
"A wide forehead and pink hair… That has to be Sakura."
He tilted his head and debated helping.
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"She'll grow from this pain," he thought. "I can't save everyone."
But then a darker thought crossed his mind.
"In my past life, Sakura adored Sasuke… followed him blindly. What if… I plunder that loyalty too?"
He walked toward her, slipping into the role of a gentle boy.
"Are you hurt?" he asked softly.
She looked up—and froze.
His eyes, his voice, the way the sunlight framed him… she blushed instantly.
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Gojo crouched beside her.
"Here, let me help."
He pulled out a small bandage and carefully placed it on her wound.
Her heart pounded. "T-thank you…"
"I'm Gojo. Senju Gojo."
She blinked. "Sakura… Haruno Sakura."
He stood up, offered his hand.
She hesitated, then grabbed it.
A faint smile lit up her face.
"Um… can we be friends?"
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Gojo's lips twitched.
"Why does everyone here mature so fast? She's just a kid…"
Still, he replied with a soft smile, "Sure."
As he walked away, Sakura stood there, watching him with wide eyes, blushing.
Then came the familiar sound.
[System: Ding! Congratulations to host for plundering Sasuke Uchiha's future opportunity. Reward: 2000 points.]
Gojo smirked.
"Even that counts, huh?"
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He looked up at the sky.
"Destiny is just another thread to pull."
"If someone like Naruto or Sasuke is born to shine…"
"…Then I'll just steal the light for myself."
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Gojo's Status Panel
Name: Senju Gojo
Age: 3
Rank: Civilian
Chakra Reserve: Chunin
Bloodlines:
Senju (Intermediate)
Uchiha (Thin)
Uzumaki (Thin)
Physique: Sage Body (Primary)
Talents:
Ninjutsu (Primary)
Comprehension (Primary)
System Points: 10,500
Unlocked Skills: None
Plundered Opportunities: Hinata, Ino, Sakura, Naruto, Asuma, Shikamaru
System Note: Eligible to learn and upgrade techniques. First skill upgrade costs 50% less.
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