Thud. The ground quaked as a massive truck materialized before Tian Yuan. Its cargo doors swung open, revealing stacks of golden cans—Red Bull, his favorite energy drink.
"How long will it take me to drink all this?" Tian Yuan winced at the sight of so many cans.
"Stored in your Player System space—no expiration concerns." the System dutifully replied.
He loaded the cans into his space as the truck dissolved.
"Incredible resource reclamation speed." Tian Yuan murmured.
"It was only a haul of Red Bull, not the truck itself." the System explained.
"Understood." He grabbed a can, popped it open, and guzzled.
"Tastes the same—good." He vanished from the clearing.
Later, he encountered Jiraiya.
"Tian Yuan—I found you." Jiraiya announced.
"What's up, Lecherous Sage?" Tian Yuan asked.
"I know Orochimaru is your mentor. If he ever bullies you, tell me—I'll handle it." Jiraiya patted his chest.
"Thanks. I'll keep that in mind." Tian Yuan replied. He knew he must rely on only himself.
He offered Jiraiya a can. "Here—refresh yourself. You've worked hard lately."
Jiraiya looked at the can. "What is this?"
"Just open and drink—an energy boost."
He drank it down. "Delicious—energized!" Jiraiya's eyes glistened with tears.
"You're welcome. If you want more, just ask." Tian Yuan said.
"Promise I'll share my final product with you first," Jiraiya declared, then departed.
Tian Yuan smiled. "Off to your magazines again, Sage?" he teased, imagining Jiraiya's usual work.
Soon he reached a Konoha practice field and saw two familiar figures training with Kunai—Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi.
"Who's there?" Shisui called, Kunai in hand—ever vigilant against spies.
"Brother Shisui—amazing as always." Tian Yuan appeared. He knew Shisui's strength was near Jonin level, and that Shisui had earned the name "Shunshin Shisui" in the Third Great Ninja War. He even awakened Mangekyo Sharingan. No mortal could rival his genjutsu, ninjutsu, taijutsu, and kekkei genkai prowess.
"It's you, Tian Yuan." Shisui lowered his blade with a smile—they had met before.
"Brother Itachi," Tian Yuan greeted Itachi, tousling the boy's hair.
"Itachi, call me Brother Itachi." Tian Yuan teased.
"No. Only Brother Shisui." Itachi pouted.
"Itachi, he's older than you." Shisui chuckled.
"Brother Shisui, Tian Yuan bullies me." Itachi complained.
"All right." Shisui smiled. "Tian Yuan, congrats on becoming a true ninja."
"Thanks, Brother Shisui." Tian Yuan grinned.
"I'm teaching Itachi—why don't you join?" Shisui offered.
"Nah—Itachi doesn't like me." Tian Yuan laughed. "I'll be off then."
"Very well." Shisui nodded.
Tian Yuan vanished as swiftly as he'd come.
"Itachi—respect Tian Yuan." Shisui called after him.
"He's just a normal ninja." Itachi replied.
"Itachi," Shisui said gently, "Tian Yuan is no ordinary ninja. He can defeat Chunin."
"Defeat Chunin?" Itachi's eyes widened. He knew that level well—graduating with Chunin-level skill meant true genius.
"Remember that." Shisui smiled.
"I will." Itachi resolved, turning back to training.
"Let's continue." Shisui faced him.
"OK。"
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