Vignesh_Pramod

Aryan, a dedicated scholar who spent his life striving for academic excellence, meets an untimely demise after achieving his dream of securing a seat at IISc Bangalore. His karmic balance, weighed by both selfless deeds and personal flaws, deems him neither deserving of eternal peace nor punishment. Instead, he is granted a second life—not in his familiar world, but in the universe of Naruto.

Reborn without any cheat systems or divine advantages, Shumuku must navigate the harsh realities of the shinobi world with only his intelligence, determination, and fragmented glimpses of his past life. As he trains, builds relationships, and finds himself entangled in the conflicts of the ninja realm, he questions fate, morality, and the very essence of power. With no system guiding him, will his knowledge and perseverance be enough to carve a path of greatness in this new world?

A journey of reincarnation, self-discovery, and survival begins—this time, without the comfort of equations and exams, but with kunai, chakra, and the will of fire.

"The Seal of Resolve: Shumuku's Path"

After the judgement Aryan's consciousness floated aimlessly in the vast void, a presence made itself known. Unlike the formless darkness surrounding him, this figure radiated an ethereal glow, exuding an aura of wisdom and authority. The being's form was humanoid, yet its features were ever-shifting—ageless, neither young nor old, neither man nor woman. Its golden eyes held the weight of eternity, observing Aryan with a gaze that pierced through his very soul.

"I am the Celestial Sage," the figure finally gave his introduction , its voice neither loud nor soft, yet resonating with undeniable power. "I exist beyond time and space, beyond the limitations of mortal comprehension. I am neither a god nor a judge, but a guide for lost souls like you—those who have departed before their time, yet whose journey is not yet complete."

Aryan, despite the surreal nature of the situation, listened intently. The weight of his own death still lingered, but he forced himself to focus.

"You have lived a life of discipline, ambition, and sacrifice," the Sage continued. "Your deeds, both good and bad, have been measured, and the balance has determined that you shall be given another chance. However, you will not return to your old world. That chapter has closed."

A golden screen materialized before Aryan, displaying three familiar worlds. The Sage extended a hand toward the choices.

"You may choose where your soul shall be reborn. Choose wisely, for this will shape your destiny."

One Piece – A chaotic world filled with unpredictable dangers, but also limitless freedom.

Bleach – A world of spirits and swords, where battles transcended the living and the dead.

Naruto AU – A land of shinobi, chakra, and an intricate balance of war and peace.

Aryan's mind raced. He analyzed each world like a JEE question, calculating risks and rewards.

One Piece: The world was vast, but survival without a devil fruit or immense physical strength would be nearly impossible. The seas were unforgiving.

Bleach: The concept of souls intrigued him, but without spiritual awareness, he might not even exist meaningfully. Plus, the battles were at an insane level.

Naruto AU: While dangerous, this world had a structured power system, and chakra offered both offense and defense. With intelligence and strategy, he could rise.

"I choose the Naruto universe," he said firmly.

"So be it," the voice responded. "You will be reborn as a civilian, but your chakra reserves will be comparable to Kakashi's without the Sharingan. Additionally, your knowledge of the Naruto world will not be complete. Only 31% of your memories regarding the series will remain."

Aryan frowned. While he had expected limitations, he hadn't anticipated partial amnesia about the Naruto world. Still, his vast knowledge of science, medicine, and engineering from his past life remained intact. That alone would give him an advantage.

"What about my village? My clan? The timeline?" Aryan asked.

"You will be born in a civilian family in Konoha," the voice explained. "As for the timeline, that remains unknown to you."

Aryan exhaled deeply. No clan advantages, an uncertain timeline, and partial knowledge. This was going to be a challenge.

The voice continued, "You will have no bloodline limit, no special powers granted by me. Your journey will be entirely your own."

A swirling vortex of light surrounded him, pulling him into an unknown realm. His consciousness faded as the world shifted around him.

His second life was about to start.

Chapter 3: Choosing the Next World