How could Ethan Kane, a transfer student and apparent prodigy from abroad, be a two-dimensional enthusiast..."
Xiangmu Nan spoke mockingly, used to lifting herself up by dragging others down.
But what she didn't expect was Ethan's next line—so absurd, so bold—it nearly made her fall over.
"I am a traveler from another world..."
Ethan raised his hand to his forehead, covering his left eye with his palm.
"I am... a Sharingan user."
He said it with absolute seriousness.
Holy crap.
Did he just out-chuunibyou Rikka?
The entire class froze, stunned.
Through the gaps in Ethan's fingers, a flash of crimson—something glowing, moving—flickered in his left eye.
"Wait... does he wear colored contacts too?!"
"It even glows! Is that some kind of illusion? That's insane!"
"How... how did he do that?"
"Is it a magic trick? That's seriously cool!"
Unlike the ridicule that Takanashi Rikka usually received for her behavior, Ethan's declaration drew admiration and stunned awe.
"Hey, hey~ isn't this a little unfair?"
Hikigaya Hachiman muttered bitterly, lips twitching into a crooked smile.
Same act, different treatment. Classic.
In this world, the same thing done by different people could be interpreted in wildly different ways. If a poor man picked up trash, he was mocked. If a rich man did it, he was praised as noble and eccentric.
To put it simply: Rikka was easy to mock. Ethan, on the other hand, demanded respect.
Hachiman's dead-fish eyes darkened further as he whispered to himself:
"Burst, reality…"
But unfortunately for him, Xiangmu Nan, seated right next to him, heard that. She curled her lip in visible disgust.
"Tsk~ Otakus are so gross."
---
"A traveler from another world..."
"Sharingan user..."
"It's all true!!"
Takanashi Rikka's eyes lit up with a radiance rarely seen. A rosy flush spread across her cheeks. She looked like a devoted believer who had just witnessed a living miracle.
Uh...
Did I take that too far? Ethan thought, blinking.
He'd only responded to her "chuunibyou wavelength" on a whim.
Yes, the whole "I'm a traveler from another world" thing—and the Sharingan—were facts. But he hadn't expected anyone to believe him. Certainly not with this much devotion.
Still… teasing a cute girl wasn't so bad, was it?
"Evil King's True Eye User," Ethan said, lowering his hand, "are you willing to sign a friend contract with me?"
He'd already noticed there was no Yuuta Togashi in this class—Rikka likely had no anchor, no fellow weirdo to bond with. She was probably isolated and quietly bullied.
He'd earned an A-rank treasure chest from her. The least he could do was be her friend.
"Mhm mhm!"
Rikka nodded rapidly, her eyes sparkling.
"Sharingan user, I swear upon my soul… until the end of time, our destinies shall remain intertwined!"
She raised her hand dramatically and recited an oath with ritualistic solemnity.
"The contract is sealed. May any who break it… suffer the punishment of eating rocks!"
Ethan replied in kind, nodding with matching gravity.
"Those who break their word shall suffer the punishment of eating rocks..."
"Cool!"
Rikka clasped her hands over her heart, beaming.
---
[Ding~]
[Takanashi Rikka's favorability has reached 50% (Ordinary Friend)]
[Takanashi Rikka's favorability has reached 66% (Close Friend)]
[Points +100]
[Points +200]
[System Mall unlocked!]
That fast?!
In under five minutes, they'd become close friends.
This girl's way too easy to bond with, Ethan thought, half in disbelief.
Still, he understood now: raising the favorability of certain girls triggered system rewards.
Points could be used in the System Mall. Which meant...
...buying power-ups was now officially a game mechanic.
---
"I wonder if I should start memorizing a few chuunibyou lines myself…"
Xiangmu Nan watched Ethan and Rikka interact, her eyes narrowed, a strange curiosity building.
Is he... popular because of that?
"Didn't you say otakus are disgusting?"
Hachiman side-eyed her, completely baffled.
"It's okay, Hachiman,"
Totsuka Saika turned around with a soft smile.
"I don't dislike your hobbies."
And just like that, Hachiman was spiritually healed on the spot.
Girls are trash. Only Saika is an angel!
---
After that, a few girls from the class started approaching Ethan to introduce themselves.
At first, Ethan responded politely, subtly turning them away.
But soon, it got irritating.
One after another, they came—fake friendliness dripping from every word. Ethan eventually gave curt, cold replies, and that finally pushed them away.
The only regret?
Kato Megumi never came.
She sat diagonally across from him, two rows away. Too far for small talk. And he couldn't just walk over randomly.
He didn't want to seem creepy.
Okay… maybe he did have ulterior motives.
He wanted to open her treasure chest.
But there would be other chances. No need to rush.
---
——— System Activation ———
Personal Attributes Panel:
[Host: Ethan Kane]
[Race: Human]
[Skills: Conqueror's Haki, Sharingan]
[Points: 300]
"Let's see what this System Mall has in store…"
Ethan opened the interface. Transparent bubbles floated in a digital void, each containing a different item.
Ninjutsu. Zanpakuto. Devil Fruits. Kidō spells. Items from every anime world imaginable.
---
[Gum-Gum Fruit (Human-Human Fruit: Mythical Zoan - Nika Form)]
The most chaotic power in the world. Unkillable. Limitless recovery. Absolute nonsense potential.
[Exchange Cost: 10,000 points]
Ethan: "…Never mind."
There were tons of amazing things, sure. But the problem was…
He couldn't afford any of them!
He filtered for items under 300 points.
---
[Chakra Pill]
Cost: 300 Points
Origin: Naruto Universe
Otsutsuki-grade item. Refined into pill form. No training required. Consume to instantly gain chakra reserves equivalent to elite ninja.
Perfect.
He had no desire to go through years of training.
Life in his previous world was hard enough—this time, he wanted to enjoy himself.
[Selected: Chakra Pill]
[Confirm exchange?]
Confirm.
A dark red pill appeared out of thin air, glowing faintly with condensed energy.
Ethan didn't hesitate.
He swallowed it.
---
"Buzz—!"
Power surged through his body.
Vast, swirling chakra filled his limbs.
His Sharingan activated on its own, reacting to the influx. Through its vision, he could see the glowing blue pathways of energy flowing through him.
"This… is chakra."
Ethan clenched his fists.
The raw, overwhelming strength pouring through his muscles was far beyond anything a normal human could possess.
"With one punch… I could probably take down an elephant."
His reflexes, senses, agility—everything had improved dramatically.
If someone fired a bullet at him right now, he felt like he could catch it.
"I must be at… elite jōnin level? Maybe?"
Hard to say without a point of reference. But one thing was certain:
He was no longer just some ordinary student.
And this… was only the beginning.
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End of Chapter 4
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