Chapter 1: The Bullying and the Beginning

1. The New Kid in the Hidden Cloud Village

Hiroshi stood at the gates of the Hidden Cloud Village, his heart pounding with a mix of excitement and anxiety. This was his new home, a place where he hoped to start fresh. As he walked through the village, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was different from the other kids. Unlike them, Hiroshi couldn't wield chakra.

It had been three years since Hiroshi unlocked his memories of a past life, at the age of seven. He remembered a world where Naruto was just a story, an anime and manga that he used to watch and read. Now, he found himself living in that very world. He recalled the shock and confusion when the memories first surfaced, realizing that he was no longer an ordinary boy but a reincarnated soul in the Hidden Cloud Village.

Hiroshi's parents were among the elite jonin of the village, renowned for their skills and dedication. They had high hopes for their son, expecting him to follow in their footsteps. However, Hiroshi knew he was different. Despite his best efforts, he couldn't use chakra. This made him feel like an outsider, a weakling in a village full of strong and skilled ninjas.

As he walked through the village, he reviewed his knowledge about the Naruto story, convincing himself that he was in bad luck with his reincarnation. "Of all places," he thought, "I ended up in the Hidden Cloud Village, where characters are mostly side notes in the grand scheme of things." He sighed, feeling a pang of frustration. "At least," he mused, "the Kage here aren't fools like some of the Hokage who wanted to terminate bloodlines. In the Hidden Cloud Village, every ninja is valued." But that didn't change his immediate problem—he couldn't use chakra.

The other kids in the village had already started their ninja training, mastering jutsus and learning to harness their chakra. On the other hand, Hiroshi could only watch from the sidelines, feeling increasingly isolated. He tried to fit in, but his inability to use chakra made him an easy target for bullying. The other kids would tease him, calling him names and making him feel even more inadequate.

One day, as Hiroshi was walking home, a group of kids cornered him in an alley. "Hey, look! It's the chakra-less wonder," one of them sneered. "What's the matter, Hiroshi? Can't even muster a basic jutsu?"

Hiroshi clenched his fists, trying to hold back his anger and frustration. "Leave me alone," he muttered, but the kids only laughed.

"You're a disgrace to the Hidden Cloud Village," another kid taunted. "Your parents must be so ashamed of you."

Hiroshi's heart ached at those words. He knew his parents loved him, but he couldn't help feeling like a disappointment. As the kids continued to mock him, Hiroshi felt a surge of determination. He might not be able to use chakra, but he was still a fighter. He wouldn't let them break his spirit.

"One day," he thought, "I'll prove them all wrong. I'll find a way to make a difference, even without chakra." With that resolve burning in his heart, Hiroshi pushed past the bullies and walked away, his mind racing with ideas and plans for the future.

In the Hidden Cloud Village, Hiroshi was determined to carve out his path, to become respected and valued, even without the power of chakra. His journey was just beginning, and he knew it wouldn't be easy. But Hiroshi was ready to face the challenges ahead, with the memories of his past life guiding him and the hope of a brighter future driving him forward.