Konoha Ninja School.

A group of examinees waits outside the building.

Inside, a black-haired boy participates in an assessment while the Third Hokage and several teachers from the ninja school observe and score him.

In the arena, he skillfully performs each examination task.

Before long.

“Taijutsu, excellent.”

“Clone Technique, excellent.”

“Transformation Technique…”

“Overall excellent.”

The results are announced by Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing the Hokage’s hat, as he stands up, picks up a headband, and walks over to the student below.

He hands the headband to him.

“According to the school’s assessment, you are allowed to graduate early. Ryoufuu Kyouhiko, starting today, you are now a genin.”

“Yes! Thank you, Lord Hokage!”

Kyouhiko respectfully accepts it and internally reflects—

After more than a year of crossing over and relentless effort, he has finally reached the threshold for early graduation.

Almost at the same time, a voice echoes.

【Congratulations on successfully becoming Hokage; the Hokage System will serve you wholeheartedly.】

？？？

This voice?

System?

What the hell!

I crossed over more than a year ago and worked hard for a whole year, and now that I’ve worked my way to early graduation, you finally show up?

He is both surprised and delighted.

According to his previous life’s memories, Ryoufuu Kyouhiko’s ancestors were members of the Senju clan, but later the First Hokage advocated for intermarriage within the village, causing them to separate.

Now he is already the third generation.

However, his grandmother wasn’t of special constitution or had any bloodline limit, and his parents were quite ordinary, at best healthier, but unfortunately died on the battlefield in the Land of Rain.

By the time it reached Kyouhiko, he was even more ordinary, showing no special traits.

Thus, after crossing over, he realized that he could only survive in the cruel ninja world by working hard like Guy.

Unexpectedly, today, he actually awakened a system…

“Wait? Hokage System? What does that mean? I’m not Hokage!”

Kyouhiko feels dazed, then looks down at the headband, then raises his head to look at the hat on Sarutobi Hiruzen’s head.

I haven’t become Hokage!

“Kyouhiko, put on your ninja headband.”

“Yes!”

Kyouhiko suddenly feels like he has woken from a dream.

He ties the headband around his head, and then—

Another notification sound rings out.

【Winning people's trust is a necessary ability for Hokage.】

【By personally placing the headband on the graduating genin, you have gained their full trust.】

【Reward: Body Flicker Technique has been upgraded by 1 level.】

Huh?

Kyouhiko confirms he isn’t hearing things and is greatly shocked inside.

Full trust…

I definitely believe it!

Putting the headband on myself, I actually get to benefit from it; isn’t the system a bit foolish?!

He is stunned for a moment, then comes back to his senses.

This system.

It seems tailored for “Hokage,” but I don’t know if I crossed over incorrectly, or if it found the wrong person, ending up with just a genin like me.

However, I’m still in the exam room; I must remain calm!

Kyouhiko gathers his thoughts and bows respectfully.

“Thank you, Lord Hokage!”

This gratitude is sincere.

If the system really fell into Sarutobi Hiruzen’s hands, that would be a waste. With this old man’s personality, would he even use the system?

He doesn’t have that ability!

It’s better if it’s given to me.

“Haha, I have high hopes for you; do your best!”

Sarutobi Hiruzen pats Kyouhiko on the shoulder.

Then, he starts calling names, summoning the next person to enter.

Kyouhiko steps out, seeing various unfamiliar or familiar faces pass by, and he can’t help but sigh internally—

In over a decade, only a few from this batch will stand out.

The ninja world is very cruel.

Without a bloodline limit or secret techniques, one can hardly make progress!

Over the past several months, Kyouhiko has understood how difficult life is for ordinary people.

Work hard, strive.

But no matter what, he is just a bit more foundational, meeting the early graduation standards, and can’t compare to Kakashi, who graduated long ago.

If things continue normally, Guy is his best example.

Fortunately, now he can be considered part of a clan, and with early graduation, he has plenty of time to train and grow stronger.

You can’t learn profound things at school!

The Hokage System.

Although the process is strange, the result is good.

After leaving the exam room, Kyouhiko tries a few commands, and finally uses “panel” to summon a translucent panel.

On it are familiar words.

……

【Name: Ryoufuu Kyouhiko】

【Age: 7 years old】

【Bloodline Limit: None】

【Skills】:

Transformation Technique (Proficient), Clone Technique (Proficient), Substitution Technique (Expert), Body Flicker Technique (Master)

……

Master-level Body Flicker Technique!

Kyouhiko suppresses his shock and excitement.

According to the system’s grading, the proficiency of ninjutsu is divided into five levels: Beginner, Proficient, Expert, Master, and Grandmaster.

Body Flicker Technique and Substitution Technique are the two ninjutsu he has spent the most time on, without exception.

However, in the past six months, his Body Flicker Technique hasn’t improved at all.

But now, in his mind, various insights about the Body Flicker Technique emerge.

“So that’s it, the master-level Body Flicker Technique requires more detailed control of muscles, power, and chakra.”

Detailed control.

That’s the difference between Expert and Master.

Kyouhiko has a faint realization.

This sudden insight is miraculous, as if he has practiced it thousands of times, and can now effortlessly execute the “master-level” Body Flicker Technique.

“If relying on my own training, it might take several years to elevate it to master-level Body Flicker Technique.”

“Truly powerful!”

“Now, the question is, how to maximize the use of this system.”

Without a bloodline limit or secret techniques, Kyouhiko wants to defy fate and not become just another ordinary person in the ninja world’s wars; the most reliable thing he can depend on is the system in front of him.

The previous events have proven enough that it’s just a rigid program with a lot of operational space.

If I were Hokage, what kind of things should I do?

Kyouhiko’s brain races.

The reward he previously received was…

Winning people’s trust, balancing village power, making the village stronger and more prosperous, contributing in war, and handling the village’s daily affairs and missions.

Kyouhiko summarizes a few points.

As a genin, the other points are impossible for him to complete; for now, all he can do is earn people’s trust and execute missions.

Kyouhiko ponders, then—

He steps out of the school gate and begins to attempt the master-level Body Flicker Technique.

Detailed control.

Muscles, chakra…

Then.

Whoosh!

In an instant, Kyouhiko’s figure flickers, and the next moment he is already at another spot on the street.

“So fast!”

“Clearly, my physique hasn’t enhanced, but the effect of using the Body Flicker Technique is two to three times better than before!”

A spark of excitement flashes in Kyouhiko's eyes.

If master-level is like this, if I can elevate it to “Grandmaster,” wouldn’t I just take off?

However, he can feel that although this ability has already merged into himself, in actual use, his eyesight and awareness haven’t yet adapted to the increased speed, leading to misjudgments in distance and speed.

Practice!

Kyouhiko runs towards the outskirts where he usually trains, moving at lightning speed.

But as he passes by a bathhouse…

“Huh?”

A white-haired man turns his head to look outside.

Then, he sees a boy rushing past quickly.

What incredible speed!

Such a Body Flicker Technique…

Who is this?

He suddenly becomes interested but hesitates as he glances at the situation inside the bathhouse, and in the end, he turns his head and chases after Kyouhiko.