Can things get any worse? It's been two days since I transmigrated into the world of Naruto and the body I got put in leaves a lot to be desired. I couldn't help but sigh in frustration. Why couldn't I be reborn as a Uchiha or Hyuga? I'd even take a Yamanaka at this point! Instead I got reborn as Toro Hozu, a useless canon fodder extra who's barely surviving as a shinobi. I'm in disbelief how my luck could be worse in this life than my previous. The prior owner of this body's parents were killed during the nine tails attack. As expected the kid took it pretty harshly. Still to his credit he didn't fall into despair right away. Instead he chose to follow in his parents footsteps by becoming a ninja. Unfortunately, shackled by his low chakra capacity the Shinobi life proved too difficult for him as he failed the chunin exams three times already. Filled with anxiety and overcome by fear of failing for a fourth time. A week before the exams he bought some experimental drugs from the black market. In hopes of enhancing his strength, regrettably the drugs were too much for his weakened body to bear. I couldn't help but feel sorry for the kid. He'd become a laughing stock and basically ostracized by his peers. Now I'm going to be the target of their disdain and ridicule. Too weak to do anything about it...
I've spent the last three days cycling through Toros' memories and weighing my options. Strategizing on how to approach the Shinobi life.The one thing I have going for me is the timeline I transmigrated into is the same as the canon. News of Mizukis betrayal and death became public knowledge yesterday. Tomorrow is the first part of the chunin exams, which means all of the main cast will be there. Since I'm currently unable to do much physically at the moment I'll try my best to not affect the story as much as possible for now. The first exam should be fairly easy to pass, it's the second I'm worried about. To not only have to deal with pre Naruto friendship Gaara but also that freak Orochimaru. Admittedly when I was just a spectator after the first half of Naruto I began to underestimate Orochimaru's strength. However, facing one of the three legendary sannin in my weakened state sent shivers down my spine. If I run into him I'd be fortunate if he'd just one shot me. Life's just not fair no matter the world! My teammates wouldn't be of any help either. They are stronger than me but not by much. Thankfully I can actually help them pass the first exam. The second exam however, will take a lot of maneuvering for us to make it back safely. Somehow I have to find a way to accelerate my growth. I'll die in no time if I stay in my current form.