Note: The protagonist acts as a narrative device and does not appear frequently. Please read with confidence.)
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[Tall, Rich, and Handsome Check-In Point]
[Bai Fumei Check-In Point]
"According to the timeline, the Chunin Exams should be nearly finished..."
In the 64th year of the Konoha calendar, the Chunin Exams were in full swing.
Among the audience, a handsome young man leaned casually against a wall, muttering to himself.
It had been more than ten years since Xiangyang had transmigrated into the Naruto world.
At first, he dreamed that he would awaken a powerful system, rapidly gaining strength like other transmigrators—
Punching Six Paths Madara, kicking the First Hokage...
But nothing happened.
His so-called system didn't exist—or so it seemed.
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[Ding! Host lifeform detected. Binding in progress…]
[Ding! Congratulations, the Tomato Live Streaming Inventory System has been successfully bound!]
Xiangyang froze.
Then, his entire body trembled in excitement.
Finally!
"System! Do you know how long I've waited for you?!"
Suppressing his overwhelming emotions, he took a deep breath and whispered:
"System, introduce your functions."
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[Ding! Introduction to the Tomato Live Streaming Inventory System!]
[The system will go live across the entire ninja world in ten minutes, beginning the inventory broadcast!]
There was no detailed explanation, but judging by the system's name, Xiangyang could more or less guess its function.
Those ten minutes felt like a year.
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Konoha Village – Chunin Exam Venue
"Third Hokage, Konoha is truly blessed with talent," Orochimaru—disguised as the Fourth Kazekage—said with a fake smile.
Hiruzen puffed on his pipe and replied kindly, "It's thanks to the efforts of all that Konoha has become what it is today."
Just as they were speaking—
Buzz…
A strange buzzing sound swept across the entire ninja world!
Right at the moment when Gekko Hayate announced the start of the next round of the Chunin Exams,
a massive black screen suddenly appeared in the sky!
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[The Tomato Live Streaming Inventory System has arrived!]
[Binding to the host…]
[Inviting all ninjas to join the chat group!]
[Otsutsuki Momoshiki, Hagoromo, Isshiki, Kaguya, Urashiki, Toneri, Shibai… have joined the live broadcast room.]
[Inviting individuals from the Pure Land…]
[Uchiha Madara, Senju Hashirama, Uchiha Izuna, Senju Tobirama, Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Mikoto, Uchiha Tajima, and Uchiha Jiji have joined the live broadcast room.]
[System Overview:]
Daily randomized broadcasts of ninja world events—past, present, or future.
The Tomato Coin Mall opens simultaneously. Earn Tomato Coins by commenting or complaining during the video!
The more sarcastic the comment, the better the reward!
Ninjas, please explore other system features. The first inventory broadcast will begin in ten minutes.
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Sarutobi Hiruzen stood stunned. His pipe fell from his mouth without him even realizing.
The Anbu bodyguards quickly stepped forward.
"Hokage-sama, are you alright?"
"I'm fine… Is this an illusion?" Hiruzen tried to dispel it with chakra, but nothing changed.
Quickly gathering himself, he issued orders:
"Put the village on high alert!"
"Yes!"
Turning toward Orochimaru, he apologized:
"Lord Kazekage, please forgive this embarrassment. This is truly… unprecedented."
"It's quite alright," Orochimaru replied with a sly smile. "But I am quite curious about that screen…"
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Hidden Mist Village
In the Mizukage's office, Terumi Mei stared up at the sky, eyes wide in shock.
"Ao! Chojuro!"
"Present!" the two subordinates responded, quickly kneeling.
"Investigate the source of that noise and the black screen.
Also, place the village under Level One combat readiness!"
Without hesitation, they rushed out.
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Hidden Cloud Village
In the Raikage's office, the formidable Fourth Raikage, Ai, stared solemnly at the screen above.
"Mabui, your thoughts?"
"I believe we should activate full combat readiness, Lord Raikage."
Ai nodded in agreement. He trusted Mabui completely—intelligent, efficient, though he did occasionally grumble that she was too slender.
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Iwagakure
Inside the Tsuchikage's office, Ohnoki was baffled as he floated up toward the massive black screen, but no matter what he tried, he couldn't get closer.
Helpless, he returned to the ground.
"Should we reinforce our defenses against Konoha?" asked an ANBU respectfully.
"Yes. Gather the jonin. Huangtu will continue overseeing the rear. We must monitor Konoha's every move." Ohnoki was cautious as ever.
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Sunagakure
With the Fourth Kazekage currently in Konoha, Chiyo had temporarily taken over command.
Gazing up at the dark screen, she spoke gravely:
"It seems the ninja world is on the verge of another upheaval…"
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Pure Land Space
Senju Hashirama: "Wait, what is this giant screen?!"
Staring at the sky, Hashirama's expression was filled with awe.
Senju Tobirama: "Brother, stop being childish. Something is clearly wrong with that screen."
Hashirama: "Okay, okay…"
Scratching his head, Hashirama looked sheepish.
Senju Hashirama: "Wuwuwu… Tobirama, why are you always so harsh with me…"
Uchiha Madara: "Wait. Hashirama? Why can I see you talking on this thing?"
Senju Tobirama: "Madara, shut it. This must be the Uchiha's doing!"
Uchiha Izuna: "Senju Tobirama, are you sick? We didn't even say it was your Senju clan, and you're already blaming us?!"
Madara: "Ignore him, Izuna. But is this really not an illusion?
I just tried cutting the screen with Susanoo—it passed right through!"
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In the Pure Land, Madara activated Susanoo, slicing with its massive blade, but the screen remained completely unaffected.
On the screen, chat messages from all participants appeared along with small avatars beside each name.
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Teacher… you're all here too?"
Senju Hashirama: "Hiruzen! Long time no see. How is Konoha doing?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "…"
Senju Tobirama: "Why are you silent, Monkey?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Konoha is… doing well…"
In his office, Hiruzen felt a surge of guilt under his late teacher's gaze.
Orochimaru, standing nearby, glanced at Hiruzen with a flicker of disdain before quickly hiding it.
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Knock Knock Knock
"Come in," Hiruzen called.
The door opened, and Konoha's senior leadership stepped in.
"Hiruzen, we need to talk," Danzo said, tapping his cane. He was followed by Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.
"Yes. Lord Kazekage…" Hiruzen nodded to Orochimaru.
Seeing the newcomers, Orochimaru slipped out without lingering.
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Chunin Exam Venue
Back at the arena, Xiangyang read the high-level chat in amusement. A translucent system interface popped up before his eyes.
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[Ding! Host, please select the next character to inventory…]
A. Uchiha Obito – The second Sage of Six Paths in the ninja world!
B. Uzumaki Boruto – The strongest at 16! Even so… I am still a ninja!
C. Uchiha Itachi – The crow hiding in the shadows, guiding the eagle to soar!
D. Deidara – Art is an explosion!
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Stroking his chin, Xiangyang began to ponder.
"Who should I pick?"
With the Konoha Collapse Plan coming soon, Xiangyang had no desire to save Sarutobi Hiruzen.
After all, with his current strength—barely at Chunin level—he could hardly protect himself. Strategic thinking was key.
The Boruto timeline was too distant to affect current events.
He had to make the right choice.
"…It's decided."
Xiangyang smiled slightly.
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