Chapter 2: Awakening the Summoning System
The makeshift shelter provided little comfort against the relentless rain, but it was the best Yuta could find in the crowded refugee area of Amegakure. The night was cold, the constant drumming of rain a soothing yet melancholy lullaby. He lay on a rough blanket, staring up at the dark sky visible through the gaps in the shelter. His mind raced with thoughts of survival and strategies, knowing that the dangers of the Ninja World were unlike any he had faced before.
As he closed his eyes, trying to rest, a strange sensation washed over him. It was as if something had awakened within him, a spark igniting in the depths of his consciousness. Before he could make sense of it, a voice echoed in his mind, clear and emotionless.
"Initializing Summoning System."
He bolted upright, scanning the darkened shelter for the source of the voice. "Who's there?" he demanded, his voice a harsh whisper.
"There is no physical presence. I am the Summoning System," the voice replied, its tone flat and unfeeling.
He frowned, still on high alert. "Summoning System? What do you mean?"
"I am a system designed to assist you. You have acquired the Summoning System upon transmigrating to the Ninja World. My primary function is to enable you to summon characters from other worlds to this one. These summoned characters will be 100% loyal to you while retaining their own personalities."
His mind raced, processing this unexpected development. "So, you can bring people from other worlds here? And they will obey me without question?"
"Correct. There are restrictions on how and when you can summon. Currently, you can summon one character."
He took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. This system, whatever it was, could be the key to his survival and success in this perilous world. "What other abilities do you have?"
"I can provide information and assistance related to the summoning process. Additionally, I can generate an attribute panel displaying your current status and capabilities."
"Generate an attribute panel for me," he instructed, curiosity and anticipation mixing in his voice.
"Generating attribute panel."
Before his eyes, a translucent panel appeared, floating in the air. He studied it intently, absorbing every detail.
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Name: Yuta Kurogane
World: Ninja World
Summoned Characters: 0 (1 character can be summoned currently)
Currently Usable Power Systems:
- Ninja World Power System - Chakra
Chakra: 0 Kakashi Units
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He stared at the panel, the reality of his situation becoming clearer. "Chakra is measured using Kakashi as a unit?" he asked, almost incredulous.
"Correct. One Kakashi Unit represents the chakra level of Kakashi Hatake, a notable ninja in this world."
"How can I summon more characters?" he asked, focusing on the potential advantage this system could provide.
"Summoning more characters is contingent upon the impact you or your summoned characters have on this world. Significant actions or events that influence the world will accumulate summoning points, allowing for additional summons."
The rigid, mechanical nature of the system's responses was evident, but he couldn't deny the potential power it offered. If he could leverage this system effectively, he might not only survive but thrive in the Ninja World.
He lay back down, his mind abuzz with plans and possibilities. The rain continued to pour, but it now seemed less foreboding and more like a cleansing wash, heralding a new beginning. He knew he had to be cautious, to gather strength and information before making any bold moves. This world was dangerous, and a single misstep could cost him his life.
For now, he would focus on his immediate needs: finding food, securing a safer place to stay, and understanding the local power dynamics. And as he did, he would consider which character to summon, someone who could provide the strength and skills he needed to navigate the challenges ahead.
The night stretched on, but his mind refused to rest. The Summoning System was a gift, a tool that could tip the scales in his favor. He resolved to use it wisely, to turn his precarious situation into an opportunity for greatness. In this world of ninjas and legends, he would carve out his own path, starting with the first character he would summon.
With a determined sigh, he closed his eyes, letting the rhythm of the rain lull him into a light, vigilant sleep. Tomorrow, he would begin his journey in earnest, a journey that would shape the fate of this world and his place within it.