Konoha Year 53
In the Land of Fire, within Konoha Village, a six-year-old boy named Tian Yu sat cross-legged in his room, carefully reading through a worn scroll titled "Chakra Extraction." His small fingers traced the ancient ink, his young mind absorbing every detail.
As a transmigrator, Tian Yu was well aware of the dangers lurking in the Naruto world. This was a place where the strong thrived and the weak were mere stepping stones. If he lacked power, he would end up as nothing more than cannon fodder.
Even though he was still a child, he understood that time was his greatest resource. Every moment spent training was a step toward survival. The first and most crucial step in his journey? Extracting chakra.
Time passed, second by second.
Tian Yu focused deeply, his mind immersed in the technique, feeling the inner workings of his body.
Then—
"Squeak."
The wooden door creaked open, breaking his concentration.
A little girl with twin buns peeked inside, her round face half-hidden behind the doorframe. She grinned and called out in a sweet, high-pitched voice:
"Brother, dinner's ready! Come eat!"
Tian Yu sighed but smiled. "Got it, Tenten."
Before him stood a girl who, in the original timeline, would grow up to be a skilled weapons specialist and a member of Neji and Rock Lee's team—Tenten.
Though she was adorable and full of energy, she had always been overshadowed by stronger shinobi. However, in this life, fate had taken a different course—Tenten was his younger sister.
That's right.
Unlike many transmigrators, Tian Yu wasn't an orphan. He was reborn into a peaceful civilian family with loving parents and a lively younger sister.
His family owned a weapons shop in Konoha's bustling marketplace, a humble establishment passed down through generations. However, as merchants, his parents often traveled outside the village to secure high-quality materials, leaving him and Tenten alone for days at a time.
In their absence, the responsibility of cooking had fallen to Tenten, who, despite her young age, enjoyed the challenge.
Tenten beamed, puffing up her tiny chest with pride. "Brother, try it! I worked hard on this!"
Tian Yu's stomach growled as his gaze landed on the steaming bowls of ramen placed on the table.
His eyes lit up in surprise. "Ramen?! Tenten, you're amazing!"
After days of eating nothing but instant noodles, the rich aroma of freshly prepared broth was heavenly.
"Itadakimasu!"
The room filled with the slurping sounds of two hungry siblings.
A Path to Power
After finishing his meal, Tian Yu returned to his room, unrolling the scroll once more.
Training chakra extraction was a slow and delicate process. Most children from civilian backgrounds struggled with it, often taking months or even years to succeed.
Unlike noble clans such as the Uchiha, Hyūga, or Senju, who had generations of refined techniques passed down, civilian children had no such advantage.
Before the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, established the Ninja Academy, nearly all shinobi came from powerful clans. Without bloodline techniques or resources, ordinary people had almost no chance of becoming true warriors.
Fortunately, that reality had begun to shift.
And Tian Yu's family, though not shinobi themselves, had one advantage—their weapons business brought them into frequent contact with ninjas. His father, leveraging these connections, had purchased rare training scrolls to help him start his journey.
Tian Yu read through the text carefully.
"Chakra… the life energy of the body."
The concept was simple but profound.
Chakra was formed by combining physical energy from the body's cells with spiritual energy derived from the mind. This fusion created the power that fueled all jutsu.
Tian Yu sat cross-legged, eyes closed, focusing inward.
He took a deep breath.
Slowly, he visualized the energy circulating through his body, attempting to extract it according to the scroll's instructions.
Then—
A spark.
A faint but unmistakable flow of chakra surged within him.
In less than three minutes, he had achieved his goal.
Tian Yu grinned. "Success!"
But before he could celebrate, an electronic voice echoed in his mind:
> [Ding! Chakra detected. Congratulations, Host! The "God-Level Forging System" has been activated!]
[System panel opening…]
A translucent virtual screen appeared before him.
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[SYSTEM PANEL]
Host: Tian Yu
Age: 6
Forging Level: Beginner
Unlocked Weapons: None
Self-Created Weapons: None
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Tian Yu's breath hitched. "A forging system?!"
His mind raced. If this system activated upon sensing chakra, then its creations were likely not just ordinary weapons but legendary artifacts—items on par with the Banana Fan, the Six Paths' Staff, or even the Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths!
His heart pounded with excitement.
Just then, the system spoke again:
> [Ding! Mission Released: Obtain 100g of Crude Iron.]
Reward: [Beginner Forging Blueprint – Clone Kunai]
Tian Yu blinked. "That's it? Only 100 grams of crude iron?"
After a brief moment of hesitation, he understood—this was just the system's beginner-level quest.
Crude iron was the most common material used in weapon forging. Kunai, shuriken, and even basic swords were all crafted from it.
Luckily, his family's weapons shop had more than enough supplies.
Tian Yu quickly stepped outside, retrieving a fist-sized chunk of crude iron from the storage yard.
> [Ding! Mission Complete!]
Reward Obtained: Beginner Forging Blueprint – Clone Kunai.
At that moment, a flood of information surged into his mind.
He saw blueprints, forging techniques, and metallurgical insights flash before his eyes.
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[Clone Kunai]
Forging Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ (Beginner)
Special Ability: Instantly activates Clone Jutsu, creating a tangible afterimage.
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Tian Yu's eyes widened in amazement.
A kunai infused with Clone Jutsu? That was game-changing!
In standard combat, using Clone Jutsu required hand signs, making it predictable in battle. But if he could forge a weapon that instantly deployed clones without warning…
It would be a weapon far beyond ordinary ninja tools!
Tian Yu clenched his fists, determination burning in his eyes.
"I need to try this immediately!"
A small forge stood in the backyard—a place his father used for minor repairs.
Without hesitation, Tian Yu strode towards it, ready to begin crafting his first legendary weapon.