Still in the training field, Sal stared at the system screen, feeling Orochimaru's absence.
[You have received 3,000 Change Points!]
Letting Orochimaru learn Paper Painting had been a calculated move, and the reward came in the form of a generous bonus. Without hesitation, he opened three chests, hoping for something interesting.
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First Chest: Psychic Ration
A small package appeared in his hands.
"Psychic ration?"
The system quickly explained:
[The Psychic Ration strengthens psychic beasts, enhancing their intellect and power.]
Sal frowned.
"This would be useful… if I actually had a psychic beast. But maybe it's something for the future."
He stored the item and opened the second chest.
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Second Chest: Texture Surprise
This time, a scroll appeared, and the system detailed the ability:
[Texture Surprise – A B-Rank ninjutsu based on Hisoka's ability from Hunter x Hunter. It allows the user to alter the appearance of surfaces, including skin, fabric, and objects, creating highly realistic illusions.]
Sal analyzed the description.
"An excellent jutsu for deception… But Orochimaru already has advanced disguise techniques. Has he created something like this yet?"
Still, it was a useful ninjutsu with countless potential applications.
Without wasting time, he opened the third chest.
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Third Chest: A Can of Coca-Cola
Sal blinked several times, staring at the item.
A chilled can of Coca-Cola.
For a moment, he stood in silence, just looking at the can in his hands.
Then, without hesitation, he cracked it open and drank it in one go.
"Damn… it hits different after all this time."
He let out a satisfied sigh. In his previous life, he had been addicted to Coca-Cola, so for him, this was an amazing reward.
Could the system have given him something more useful for the war? Absolutely.
But at that moment, Sal had zero complaints.
As soon as he tossed the empty can to the ground, Orochimaru returned to the training field.
His gaze swept over Sal quickly, but he made no comment about the freshly discarded can.
— "We're heading to the forward camp in the Land of Rain. Care to join me?"
Sal didn't hesitate for a second.
— "Absolutely."
He was already thinking about how to alter the plot in that place to earn even more points.
And this was the perfect opportunity.