3 A Day Of Firsts (UPDATED)

'Noooooooooo!'

I screamed in my head; how can this be? Why is this happening? What did I do to suffer this retribution? I did nothing wrong. I lived a good life, never killed Anyone, never stole, wasn't even a misogynist. Why?! Is?! This?! Happening?! To?! Me?! It's taking everything in my power to not jump, scream, and thrash this room until there's nothing but splinters.

[This is not a punishment; it is a gift]

[power without sacrifice is no power at all]

[to become someone that shines like the brightest star in the sky]

[you will have to give up everything that you once viewed as power]

[rather it's pride, or rage, or humility, or even if it's your own gender]

[I will build you Road so that you will understand true Strength]

[one not bound by any standards but pure unbridled power]

[do you understand]

This can't be real. I understand what you mean that to gain power, I need to give something in return, but why my gender? Why not something like one of my five senses or not being able to use chakra? Something less major than my very self, my very personality.

[and that is the reason why it is]

[what is more potent than the essence of the very nature of who you are]

[the more you give away of who you were]

[and become more of who you're supposed to be]

[the more natural and more powerful you will become]

[but that will take time, so just take it one step at a time]

[for now, let's Focus on the present and introduce you]

[to your first steps to becoming the new you]

{ The Grate Kunoich System }

{ Stats }

{Name- Zalea}

{Strength- 2}

{Reflexes-1}

{Dexterity-1}

{Wisdom-5}

{Intelligence-5}

{Luck-0}

[ These are your basic stats that represent your strengths and weaknesses ]

[ STR- is how strong you are ]

[ REF- how fast your body can move and bend ]

[ DEX- how accurate your attacks and throws are ]

[ WIS- how are you handle your intelligence also, determined your control of chakra ]

[ INT- how smart you are, it also determines your chakra levels ]

[ LUK- and while luck is variable, you can gain positive and negative luck ]

[ There are hidden stats that will reveal themselves when necessary ]

[ But for now, these are all you need to know ]

[ Right now, I have a quest for you ]

{ First Quest }

{ Building the base of your foundation }

(1){Reach 10 in all stats except luck}

(2){Learn the three basic ninjutsu to level 5}

(3){And get basic Taijitsu to level 5}

{ Optional Side Quest }

(4){Ware women's underwear under your clothes from now on}

{ Rewards }

(1){20,000 ryō}

(2){2 D-class ninjutsu sroll}

(3){Starter taijutsu sroll}

{ Optional Reward }

(4){x2 EXP panties} (can gain early think of it as an incentive)

{ Failure }

(1){ -2000 ryō}

(2){Color restriction}

(3){Underwear restriction}

[Good luck, and don't worry about the penalties I don't believe you'll suffer any of them]

As the final message disappears, I realize that not much time has passed. People are still working on their classwork or just hanging out and talking with friends. Iruka hasn't returned yet, so I stand up, determined to finish the quests and not get any penalties. I head to the door. As I'm about to walk through, I'm asked, "Where I'm going" by one of my classmates. I tell them, "I'm going to the library. I forgot my books this morning." I also ask them to tell Iruka when he comes back.

I head to the library and grab the books I need: 1 or 2 on history, 1 on the Academy, three jutusu, 1 on chakra control, and a scroll on the Academy taijutsu and some Basic exercise instructional books. I had to return to class with my books to study as I walked back in. Iruka is coming in through the window, carrying a bundle of rope with a very iconic blonde tied up. I take my seat as Iruka throws Naruto in his seat, not untying him. and heads back to the front of the class. After berating him for skipping class, Iruka passes me and asks why I was just coming in. I told him, "I forgot my books this morning and went to the library to get them for now." he gave me a small, reassuring smile, continued to the front of the class, and went into a profound lecture about the history of the village and why we are here in a very philosophical manner.

Going over the heads of most of the kids here, I enjoyed the lesson. It was very informative. Understanding the history of this world only helps me fit in more. I borrowed some paper from my neighbor and started writing down notes. Iruka told us we would have some practical rehearsal tests at the end of the week. Everyone should brush up on their skills, for the real test is only a month away.

I head back to the apartment I was in this morning, bringing all the books with me as I reach the base of the apartment building. I see an excellent courtyard in which to practice my skills. I went upstairs and put my books down to take a quick shower and start studying the basic exercises and taijutsu manuals. After an hour or two, I looked out the window and saw the sun was still up. I decided to head down and start exercising in the courtyard. No time like the present, they say.

As I start exercising, all I think about, or worry about, is what the future may hold. Will I become something I won't recognize, or will I still be me? I know that to survive in this world, I have to become strong, and to be strong, I will need help. The system may be the only way I could survive in this world from the threats I know that are coming. The system said sacrifices must be made if I want to survive. Then I remembered the optional quest, and my cheeks instantly went red. I remembered what the reward was: I could do all the quests faster, or I could do it the hard way. I only have a month to catch up with the rest. I want to be with the main cast. So I can work hard and be normal, achieving nothing or giving up my humility and growing fast as the system grants me.

I stop exercising and head back upstairs. I have about an hour or two of sunlight left. I look for my money and head out to find a market. I eventually found a clothing store.

Remember, this is a ninja village. Most people who live here are not ordinary people. There's no way I can get away with theft, so I suck it up and walk in and pick up 7 pairs of black with red trimmed panties and walk to the counter where a 19-year-old girl is standing. She smiles at me and says, "How can I help you today?" My face is beaten red as I place the panties on the counter with my money, and I am not saying a word. The girl looks confused at first, and then her smile becomes cheeky. She takes my money and gits my change. She grabs the panties and puts them in a paper bag. She hands me the bag and says, "I hope you enjoy your purchase. Are you sure you don't want to wear one of them out?" Her smile almost split her face in two. My face becomes crimson as I grab the bag from her hands and dash out of the store. As I leave, I can hear her giggling. I ran back home, hoping no one saw what I had bought. Finally, I returned to my room, my heart beating so fast and my face crimson with embarrassment and humiliation.