If someone asked Naruto the place he'd least like to visit, without hesitation, he'd say the basement.
With a grimace, he delivered another forceful kick to the stubborn basement door.
Open up, you damn door! he grunted, frustration building.
Another kick.
Bastard landlord, he muttered under his breath, can't install a decent door at the front, but sure, let's make Fort Knox out of the basement door!
His comment was accompanied by yet another hefty kick. Finally, with a creak that seemed to groan in defeat, the door swung open, revealing the dismal sight of his basement. The room was dimly lit, with only a few slivers of light sneaking through the small, grimy windows. Cobwebs clung to every corner, and a musty, almost moldy smell wafted up, assaulting Naruto's nose.
Ugh, what a dump.
The floor felt sticky under his feet, and he could swear something skittered away into the shadows as he moved forward.
Great, probably more rats than a sewer down here.
He looked around, half expecting to see something jump out at him.
[ Would you like to use item "Dungeon Key"? ]
Naruto confirmed, and suddenly an ethereal keyhole materialized in front of him. He took out the dungeon key and inserted it into the keyhole. As Naruto turned the key, he heard the familiar click of a lock opening. Suddenly, the keyhole before him began to crack like a mirror. He watched in awe as the cracks spread, weaving through the air and creating a door that floated in the middle of the room, unattached to any wall or hinge.
Awesome.
He looked at the system window.
"How did you do that dungeon?" he said aloud, half expecting an answer.
The system remained silent.
I need to prepare some things before I go in there.
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[ 30 Minutes Later ]
Naruto stood in front of the mirror, surveying his makeshift armor with a critical eye. He had assembled an eclectic array of items he thought might be useful: stink bombs, a rubber chicken, kunai, shuriken, and his DIY armor. The armor was a haphazard creation of wood and plastic pieces, all held together with copious amounts of duct tape wrapped around his body.
Well, it's not exactly ninja gear, but it'll have to do.
He gave himself a final once-over in the mirror.
Alright, let's do this.
As Naruto opened the dungeon door and stepped inside, a notification from the system immediately popped up:
[ Dungeon Entry Detected ]
[ Welcome to the Rat Dungeon ]
[ Objective: Clear the dungeon by eliminating the mischief of rats. ]
[ Warning: Be cautious of hidden traps and unpredictable enemies. ]
[ Rewards: Successful completion will grant 100 Experience Points. ]
[ Failure: Any exit before completion will result in loss of reputation with Landlord. ]
[ Dungeon Difficulty: Beginner ]
[ Warning: Level 2 or above is recommended for optimal survival. Proceed with caution. ]
Naruto cautiously made his way through the dungeon, his eyes scanning the surroundings illuminated by the glow of unusual rocks. As he observed them closely, his Observer feat triggered.
[ Item: Rat Ore ]
[ Type: Magic ]
[ Description: An ore made from the feces of rats of the dungeon ]
Naruto wrinkled his nose in disgust.
Aw man, why did it have to be poop?
Just then, he heard a sound.
Reacting swiftly, Naruto used the Transformation Jutsu.
As he completed the necessary hand signs, his chakra formed a flowing layer directly on his skin.
This chakra was special; it was manipulated to reflect light in a specific way.
It bent and reflected the light around him, crafting the illusion that he had transformed into one of the glowing rocks scattered around the cave. Though he remained in his original form, to any onlooker, Naruto had seamlessly become indistinguishable from the rocks.
A giant rat, by normal standards, entered the area. It looked around, unaware of Naruto's presence.
Naruto observed it closely.
[ Name: Chakra Rat ]
[ Status: Relaxed ]
[ Title: Dungeon Monster ]
[ Level: 1 ]
[ Class: None ]
[ Race: Rattus anthropomorphus ]
[ HP: 30 / 30 ]
[ AC: 1 ]
[ CP: 100 / 100 ]
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[ Lineage Traits:
- Long Tail
- Sharp Tooth ]
[ Class Features: N/A ]
[ Feats: N/A ]
[ Stats: ]
- [ STR: 8 ]
- [ DEX: 8 ]
- [ CON: 8 ]
- [ INT: 8 ]
- [ WIS: 8 ]
- [ CHA: 8 ]
- [ VIT: 8 ]
- [ LUK: 8 ]
[ Allies: Mischief of the Rat Colony ]
[ Equipment: N/A ]
[ Description: A low-level dungeon monster that roams the outside of the dungeon ]
Surprised by the rat's appearance, Naruto prepared to attack. He quietly pulled out a shuriken. The shuriken spun through the air and struck the rat in the eyes.
The rat screamed in pain but couldn't locate its attacker.
Seizing the opportunity, Naruto used Kunai Bukijutsu and swiftly slit the rat's throat.
[ Congratulations! You have defeated 1 dungeon monster: Chakra Rat ]
[ Achievement Unlocked: First Dungeon Conquest ]
[ Reward: 200 Experience Points ]
[ Kunai Bukijutsu - Level: 2 (Active) ]
[ Chakra Points (CP) Required: 7 ]
[ Description: A weapons technique for Kunai, enhancing both melee and ranged combat proficiency. ]
[ Passive Enhancements: ]
- [ Kunai Accuracy: Increased by 15% ]
- [ Kunai Parry: Enhanced by 15% ]
[ Active Boost: ]
- [ Strength (STR) Increase: Additional 15% for 20 seconds upon activation. ]
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[ Shuriken Bukijutsu - Level: 2 (Passive/Active) ]
[ Chakra Points (CP) Required: 7 ]
[ Description: An improved weapons technique for Shuriken, further honing ranged combat skills. ]
[ Passive Enhancements: ]
- [ Shuriken Accuracy: Increased by 25% ]
[ Active Boost: ]
- [ Ranged Damage: Additional 10% increase for 20 seconds upon activation. ]
Surprised by the sudden improvement in his skills, Naruto realized that using his skills to defeat the dungeon monster must have contributed to their leveling up.
Is there another way to level up skills?
His thoughts were abruptly interrupted by the sound of footsteps. Naruto found himself face-to-face with something he hadn't expected: a humanoid rat wielding a spear.
[ Name: Rat Spearman ]
[ Status: Furious ]
[ Title: Dungeon Monster ]
[ Level: 3 ]
[ Class: Knight ]
[ Race: Rattus anthropomorphus ]
[ HP: 50 / 50 ]
[ AC: 3 ]
[ CP: 120 / 120 ]
[ Lineage Traits:
- Long Tail
- Sharp Tooth ]
[ Class Features:
- Spearmanship ]
[ Feats: N/A ]
[ Stats: ]
- [ STR: 10 ]
- [ DEX: 13 ]
- [ CON: 8 ]
- [ INT: 8 ]
- [ WIS: 8 ]
- [ CHA: 8 ]
- [ VIT: 8 ]
- [ LUK: 8 ]
[ Allies: Mischief of the Rat Colony ]
[ Equipment:- Garbage Spear ]
[ Description: A guard that roams the outside of the dungeon. ]
Naruto clicked his tongue in annoyance and quickly threw a kunai at the Rat Spearman. However, the monster skillfully deflected it with its spear.
As the Rat Spearman lunged forward with its spear poised to strike, Naruto used the Substitution Technique. He felt a surge of chakra explode from his ankles, propelling him forward at an astonishing speed.
For a fleeting second, he moved so fast that he left behind nothing but a cloud of smoke and a decoy—a log he had prepared earlier with a storage seal.
In the midst of the smoke, where Naruto had just stood, the dungeon monster's spear thudded into the log, momentarily deceived by the substitution. From his new position, Naruto quickly regained his footing, barely pausing as he pulled out a kunai. This wasn't just any kunai; it was wrapped with an explosive seal.
With a swift motion, Naruto aimed and hurled the kunai back toward the Rat Spearman.
As the kunai struck, the explosive seal attached to it detonated with a deafening blast.
The explosion engulfed the dungeon monster in a burst of fire and smoke, sending it reeling backward. The Rat Spearman screamed in agony, temporarily blinded and severely disoriented by the sudden and violent explosion. Its movements became erratic as it tried to regain its senses.
Now's my chance.
Using Kunai Bukijutsu, he hit both of the monster's eyes. The Rat Spearman thrashed about in pain, now an easy target. Naruto continued his long-range assault, running around the monster and striking it repeatedly. A few minutes later, a sweaty and exhausted Naruto stood over the defeated Rat Spearman.
I did it. It took everything I had, but I did it.
[ Congratulations! You have defeated 1 Dungeon monster: Rat Spearman ]
[ 40 EXP has been earned ]
[ Player Naruto's EXP has reached 100 ]
[ Congratulations! You have leveled up ]
[ You have been awarded 2 Stat Points for leveling up ]
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[ Class Feature: Fuinjutsu ]
[ Level: 2 ]
[ Description: The art of sealing, originally crafted by the son of the Sage of Six Paths and subsequently mastered by the Uzumaki clan. Fuinjutsu is so closely associated with the Uzumaki that it is often mentioned in the same breath as the clan itself. ]
[ Passive Enhancements: ]
- [ Seal Efficiency: Reduces chakra cost for creating and applying seals by 10%. ]
[ Active Boosts: ]
- [ Adaptive Sealing: Seals dynamically adjust their containment strength based on the nature of what they are sealing, increasing efficiency by 10%. ]
[ Fuinjutsu Scroll Library: ]
- [ A Fuinjutsu seals are recorded here. ]
1. Explosive Seal
2. Storage Seal
( Either level up or interact with more seals to increase library )
Naruto's smile of triumph was short-lived as he suddenly heard more monsters approaching. The sound of their steps was getting louder. Panic started to set in as Naruto tried to think of a plan. He knew he couldn't fight multiple monsters at the same time.
As Naruto quickly assessed his situation, he glanced at his stats.
Okay, think, Naruto, think! Agility is key here – I need to be faster, dodge quicker. And my brain could use some boosting too – gotta be smarter about this. And awareness, yeah, that's important – can't let these monsters catch me off guard.
Naruto realized he had 6 stat points available for allocation. He quickly decided to distribute them:
[ Stats: ]
- [ STR: 12 ]
- [ DEX: 12 → 14 ]
- [ CON: 10 ]
- [ INT: 11→ 13 ]
- [ WIS: 1012 ]
- [ CHA: 9 ]
- [ VIT: 11 ]
- [ LUK: ? ]
As Naruto allocated the stat points, he immediately felt a tangible change. His mind became clearer than ever, thoughts flowing more smoothly and rapidly. His body felt lighter and more agile, as if he could react to anything in a split second. Ideas for tactics and strategies began to pop into his head, a new level of creativity and insight that he hadn't experienced before.
"Is this because of the stat increase?"
He paused, a question forming in his mind. Wait, why didn't I get this kind of feeling at level 1?
Maybe the system only grants noticeable physical and mental changes after a certain level. It could be that the initial stats were baseline, and only additional points create perceivable effects. Or perhaps it's like muscle training; you don't feel stronger immediately after the first workout, but over time, the improvements become obvious.
With the echoing footsteps of the monsters getting closer, Naruto took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He focused, visualizing the incoming threats as blips of energy in his mind's eye. Each movement, each shift in their approach became crystal clear, allowing him to anticipate their next moves.
Quickly, he reached into his pouch and pulled out an empty scroll. With a deft movement, he took a kunai and pricked his thumb, squeezing just enough to get a drop of blood.
You monsters are going to see why I am the greatest prankster in Konoha.