The wind was crisp in the morning as the sun peeked over the Hokage Monument, casting a golden glow on Konohagakure. The streets were just beginning to stir, shops opening, vendors shouting their daily greetings, and ninja rushing to early missions.
But high above, standing on the edge of the Academy rooftop, a lone boy prepared to leap.
Henri adjusted his headband and stared down at the dusty training grounds below.
"Again?" came a soft voice behind him.
He turned. Jeneya, her arms folded, raised a single eyebrow. Her violet hair swayed in the breeze, and her eyes, a deep emerald, were filled with equal parts amusement and concern.
Henri smirked. "You already know the answer."
She sighed, stepping closer. "You're going to break your legs one day."
"I heal fast."
"You mean your weird system does."
Henri didn't deny it. Because it was true.
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🌟 [SYSTEM ACTIVATED] 🌟
Action: High Jump - 4 meters
→ +2 Agility
→ +1 Stamina
→ Progress to Level 2: 98%
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It had all started a month ago.
On his twelfth birthday, something had snapped awake in him. A glowing screen, invisible to others, had appeared in front of his vision. At first, he thought he was hallucinating.
> 🧠 "Jump to grow. Leap to live. The Shinobi who soars, shall rise."
That was the first message the system ever gave him. No explanation. No guidance. Just the weirdest RPG mechanic ever created.
Jumping… leveled him up.
And not metaphorically. Literally.
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The first few days were ridiculous. He jumped off benches, chairs, training logs. Other kids thought he was cursed—or just an idiot. But as time passed, Henri started feeling it.
His chakra became easier to control. His reflexes improved. His legs were like coiled springs. When Iruka-sensei tested him, even he was shocked.
He outran Kiba. Outjumped Lee.
By the end of the week, he could dodge kunai with his eyes half-closed.
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"Alright," Henri said now, shaking out his limbs. "Let's see if I can level up this time."
"Just don't land on your head," Jeneya muttered.
Henri laughed.
He crouched low.
Then—jumped.
Air rushed past his face. He flipped mid-air, chakra flaring in his legs to balance himself. He hit the ground with a solid roll, bounced up again, and landed with a perfect ninja pose.
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🟢 [SYSTEM UPDATE]
Jump - Height: 6.1 meters
→ +3 Agility
→ +1 Strength
→ Level Up!
→ 🆕 Skill Unlocked: [Leaf Dash] – Instantly boost speed for 3 seconds. Cooldown: 30 sec.
→ Hidden Quest Unlocked: "Reach the Clouds – Jump 50m in one leap."
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"YES!" Henri pumped his fist, laughing. He felt the chakra swirl tighter and more refined in his core.
Jeneya landed beside him a moment later.
"You're glowing," she said, brushing dirt from his shoulder.
"I leveled up."
She rolled her eyes. "Show-off."
He smiled at her, more softly this time. "Thanks for always watching. Even when the others think I'm crazy."
Jeneya looked away, a faint blush on her cheeks. "Someone's gotta make sure you don't splatter on the pavement."
Suddenly, a shout interrupted the moment.
"Oi! Henri! Iruka-sensei wants to see you!" called Konohamaru from the Academy door.
Henri turned.
"What for?" he asked.
"Something about a mission," Konohamaru said. "A real one."
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Henri's eyes lit up. His first D-rank mission? Finally.
He looked at Jeneya, who gave a firm nod.
"Go get it, Jump-boy."
He laughed.
As they ran off together, Henri couldn't help but glance at the sky above the village.
Someday, he thought, I'll jump higher than even the Hokage's Tower.
Because for him, each jump wasn't just training.
It was destiny.
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[To Be Continued…]