Gaara

That night, despite giving it my best efforts, I was unable to get rest. Even though I meditated as usual, for some reason, I never managed to relax...

The next morning, our team got back together in the courtyard. Everyone looked excited apart from me.

"Boss, are you ok?"

"Yeah... I'm good, A. Did you sleep well last night?"

"Like a baby! With all of the things we stole, we'll be able to live comfortably for years."

Hearing this, I smiled. It wasn't as simple as it sounded.

"A, be careful... You're smart, so you'll understand... What if, after one of the world's greatest collectors died, antique relics and bizarre treasures start flooding the marketplace..."

"I didn't think about that..."

Apart from Shiso, everyone's mood soured. They looked like they had a meal in front of them, but were unable to eat it... Understandable.

"Don't worry... Just anonymously sell them, one at a time in different auctions... Also, make sure there's a significant time gap between the sales. That way, they won't be traced back to you."

"Will do... But boss... Now that we're done with the mission..."

"Yeah, it's time to go on our own ways. Thanks to you, I was able to achieve my mission. I'm very thankful for that... Farewell."

I didn't let them speak as I vanished from the area... If I ever needed their help once again, I knew I'd find them easily.

It wasn't good to get too attached to these sorts of people.

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On the way back to Konoha, many things were on my mind...

That weird chakra that appeared on top of Manami's corpse, the fact that I probably found an arm made of Hashirama cells...

Everything happened too fast, so I needed time to process everything.

One of my long-term objectives was to get Hashirama cells in any shape or form. Since it happened so quickly, I'll have to hasten my plans at the same time.

Suddenly, the system's ringtone played in my head... This time, it had a weird sound that I didn't recognize.

『System Notification』

『Special conditions met. Hidden quest: Indra and Ashura completed. Awarding 10000 EXP.』

『Congratulations for reaching level 12』

『Congratulations for reaching level 13』

"..."

『Awarding 5000 points.』

"What...?"

Stopping myself, I stared at the multiple notifications confusedly.

Hidden quest? Indra and Ashura?! What?!

Taking deep breaths, I somehow managed to calm down.

'Check conditions for hidden quest: Indra and Ashura'

The UI appeared in front of me as usual, showcasing the quest's details.

『Hidden Quest: Indra and Ashura:

Requirements: Obtain cells from Senju and Uchiha member.』

That explains it... Seems like I've hit the jackpot.

Was this some kind of final hidden quest? If so, I can't believe my luck...Those two clans are almost extinct, therefore this quest's requirements are unrealistic, to say the least.

level thirteen in one night? I've spent thirteen years in this world yet I hadn't even reached level twelve. What sort of luck was this?!

Is this why I was unable to meditate last night? It was processing everything?

『System Notification. Shop is accessible. Available points: 5150』

『Do you wish to open it?』

'Definitely... yes.'

On top of the quest, another window opened. This time it was the shop.

'Now, the real question's if my shop-entries stack because I leveled up so much... Or do I get a single chance?'

Looking at the shop, I headed straight for the S-ranks, hoping there would be some available.

Unsurprisingly, there was none.

Well, I guess it would never be that easy. I'll probably have to hit a certain level before they become available... Let's just move on to the A ranks.

『//Shop//

A-Rank:

-Jiton: Tessha Sekai-hō (Magnet-Release: Iron-Sand World Method) [700p]

-Jiton: Gunshō (Magnet-Release: Forcefield) [800p]

-Jiton: Bunkyoku-ka (Magnet-Release: Polarisation) [2000p]

-Jiton: Raijinga (Magnet-Release: Lightning God Self) [3500p]

-Fūton: Kaze no Yaiba (Wind-Release: Wind Blades) [400p]

-Fūton: Kubomi Saku (Wind-Release: Hollow Step) [800p]

-Fūton: Kyū (Wind-release: Sphere) [2000p]

-Doton: Yomi Numa (Earth Release: Swamp Of The Underworld) [500p]』

Oh my... Now that's what I'm talking about.

Due to my grueling training with Magnet release, it seemed like the system unlocked several of its techniques. Wind-style didn't really come as a surprise...

There are some familiar names in there, but also some I don't recognize.

'For now, show me the details.'

『Jiton: Tessha Sekai-hō [700p]』

『 This technique uses Iron Sand to create a gigantic sphere of branching spikes. The user first creates two masses of Iron Sand of opposing magnetic fields and then merges them together. This causes the magnetic forces to instantly increase and the repellent force created by the two opposing fields scatters the Iron Sand across a vast area. 』

『Jiton: Gunshō [800p]』

『Using this technique, the user creates a spherical magnetic field around them. Any metallic object that comes into contact with the magnetic field will be either repelled or push down, resembling a gravitational pull. The stronger the effects, the more chakra required.』

『Jiton: Bunkyoku-ka [2000p]』

『By touching a target with their chakra, the user of this technique can add a magnetic nature to anything, allowing them to be pulled or pushed around against their will. The heavier the target, the higher the chakra cost.』

『Jiton: Raijinga [3500p]』

『The user uses electromagnetic powers to absorb the iron sand around themselves and expand their body's size to that of a giant. Due to their size, their footsteps then crush the graphite in the earth and cause electric discharge. This technique should not be mistaken for a Kekkei-Tōta since lightning release isn't merged with magnet release. It is merely used in conjunction with it.』

『Fūton: Kaze no Yaiba [600p]』

『The user emits chakra from their fingertips, creating an invisible sword out of the wind that they can attack opponents with. Because opponents can't see it, there are little opponents can do to defend against this technique.』

『Fūton: Kubomi Saku [800p]』

『By flowing wind chakra into the soles of their feet, the user is then able of adding wind's property of weightlessness to their steps. In doing so, they are able to completely negate the vibrations associated with their movement and, accordingly, the noise they make. As such, this enables this technique to be a powerful method of stealth.』

『Fūton: Kyū [2000p]』

『The user creates a sphere of deadly wind currents around them, capable of repelling most attacks and also damaging whoever comes into contact with it. It's circ.u.mference and the concentration of the wind blades will depend on chakra amount used and control.』

『Doton: Yomi Numa [500p]』

『The user creates a swamp by changing the ground beneath a target into mud, which the target sinks into. The mud is infused with chakra to make it sticky, ensnaring the target and preventing escape. The size and depth of the swamp are determined by the user's skill and the amount of chakra used; ideally, it will be made large enough for targets to become completely submerged.』

Yikes.

These really are A-rank techniques... Just look at those descriptions...

The wind-sphere is literally Shinra-Tensei's younger sibling, with no push and less reach. Whoever created this jutsu has no creativity at all...

Not to mention that weird one... Raijinga. That should be classified as an S-rank jutsu, no less. I guess it's because of how specific it is?

I mean, the user needs to be familiar with lightning release, on top of having magnet release. The chances of that are not very high...

No use dwelling on it... I have to decide...

After a few minutes, I took my decision.

『Congratulations. [Jiton: Bunkyoku-ka] has been acquired. Check memory function for manual.』

『Deducting points.』

『Congratulations. [Jiton: Tessha Sekai-hō] has been acquired. Check memory function for manual.』

『Deducting points.』

『Congratulations. [Fūton: Kubomi Saku] has been acquired. Check memory function for manual.』

『Deducting points.』

『Thank you for shopping with the system. The Shop will now close.』

Ok, that's new. It seems that the hidden quest also allowed me to keep shopping for a total of three times... Nice.

Even though I've been using it for thirteen years, the system is still one of the biggest mysteries in my life. A lot of its functions remain hidden until you accidentally use them...

Anyways... I have four days until the third phase. I should use them to train at least one of these techniques.

Let's see here... I choose you.

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