Four months flew by like a breeze.
The year was now 2012, and Choi Seojun had just turned eight.
Though still young in body, his mind and instincts were sharpening at a startling pace. He had been training steadily these past few months, nothing too flashy, just enough to push the boundaries of his current abilities.
He practiced martial arts—skills he picked up from the Manhwa Lookism.
Seojun had been especially intrigued when he received the knowledge of Gun. The guy was basically a monster, and Seojun couldn't help but admire his raw, overwhelming strength.
His other skills, like Telekinesis, had also grown stronger through consistent practice—lifting pencils, spinning marbles, manipulating small objects with precise control. He'd become proficient enough to move things with his mind without feeling the mental strain anymore.
His favorite routine, however, involved using Shunpo—quick bursts of movement across his backyard, enhanced by his immortal body. His regeneration and near-limitless stamina let him push himself far beyond what any normal child could handle, then recover without a trace before anyone could notice.
His Charm skill made him so irresistibly cute that even his parents began trying to match him with their friends' children.
Despite all this effort, one thing remained untouched: Ryūjin Jakka.
The legendary Zanpakutō still sat inside his system's inventory, unused.
"A weapon that could burn mountains... and I can't even train with it. This world is way too peaceful,"
Seojun muttered, arms crossed.
He had tried to summon it once—late at night, in the backyard—but the heat alone scorched the grass and triggered a neighborhood-wide canine chorus. That was the last time he dared bring it out.
Ryūjin Jakka was too dangerous.
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On this fateful day—the third year of his system's activation—the familiar mechanical voice echoed again.
[System Alert — Gold-Tier Sign-In Reward]
Reward: Storage Dimension
Seojun blinked at the floating message, intrigued.
"Storage Dimension…?"
According to the System, it was a personal space disconnected from time and reality. A sanctuary. A training ground. A private vault.
He stepped in briefly, just to test it.
Inside was a vast, flat field—green, silent, and still. It wasn't infinite, but it stretched far, like a rural village. There was no sun, no breeze, but it didn't feel unnatural or uncomfortable.
"So... I can hide stuff here."
[Affirmative]
"That's cool as hell. System, can the storage size increase? It looks big now, but I know it'll feel cramped later."
[Host! You might be lucky enough to receive infinite storage space—just like those main characters in cliché fanfictions.]
"Haha, wouldn't that make me cliché too?"
["'_'"]
"Forget I said that."
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Meanwhile, life at home continued with quiet joy.
His mother, Choi Yuna, was glowing—more emotional than usual, often tearing up over the simplest things. She had recently entered her sixth month of pregnancy, and her baby bump was becoming unmistakable.
"Seojun-ah," she said one morning, "you're going to be a big brother soon."
He nodded gently, offering a small smile as he rested his hand on her belly.
"I wonder if the baby will be a boy or a girl."
Yuna laughed softly.
His father, Minho, remained the steady anchor of their home—calm and composed, always making time for the family despite his busy schedule. Dinners were cozy, filled with warm stories, gentle teasing, and laughter.
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One quiet afternoon, his second quest suddenly activated.
Seojun raised a brow.
"System, you finally decided to show up after all this time."
[Host, you're getting too relaxed.]
Seojun: "__"
[New Quest: Sword in the Silence]
Objective: Land 1,000 Sword Strikes
Reward: Intermediate Swordsmanship
Seojun read the prompt and gave a dry chuckle.
"Sword strikes, huh. Fair enough… but where am I supposed to do that? This world is too peaceful, guess I'd do that in the storage space."
And just like that, another month slipped by.
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Current day – After school – Around 7 PM
Seojun sat in his room after helping his mom with a few chores she had asked him to do.
"System, show me my status."
[User Stats]
Name: Choi Seojun
Age: 8
Physique: Immortality
• Immortal Vigor (Superhuman Stamina)
• Bodily Reconstruction
• Regenerative Healing
• Mind Fortitude
(To access more…)
Skill Tiers:
• Diamond: Ryūjin Jakka (Item)
• Gold: Armament Haki, Chidori, Storage Space
• Silver: Intermediate Swordsmanship, Shunpo, Telekinesis, Martial Arts, Illusion, Basic Stealth, Charm...
Items: Shuriken, Gojo's Blindfold, Desert Eagle (Gun)...
Seojun smirked.
"Not exactly OP yet... but at least I can protect my family before the canon starts.
And yeah—we definitely need to get rich."
"Ooh yeah, system."
[Yes, Host?]
"Can I give skills I earn to people close to me?"
[No!]
Seojun frowned.
"Why not?"
[Host, you're currently too weak. Once you've grown stronger, that option will be unlocked.]
"Tch… guess I'll just have to power up faster."
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Yo, I got a question, does getting the Ryujin Jakka means he's already a top-tier swordsman?
I've read a ton of fanfiction, where they just let him gain Yamamoto's skills.
Tell me in the comments.
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Also, adding a lil sibling was a last minute decision.
Send Powerstones for bonus chapters btw.