Na: Uzumaki Akio
Age: 48 years
Nin: 68 Tai: 89 Jutsu: 1000
Clone Techniques: LV10 (100,000) (Max Level)
Shuriken Throwing Technique: LV10 (100,000) (Max Level)
Earth Affinity: LV2 (16,920/20,000)
Wind Affinity: LV3 (85,462/100,000)
Fire Affinity: LV2 (14,490/20,000)
Special Ability: Sensory Perception
Overall Evaluation: Standard Jōnin
Looking at his status panel, Uzumaki Akio let out a long sigh.
His real na was Aaron, an ordinary university graduate who had lost his job. It had been 48 years since he found himself reincarnated into the Warring States Period of the Naruto world. Tomorrow marked the beginning of a new year, and he was about to turn 49—a remarkably "old" age for a shinobi of this era.
He first discovered his system when he extracted chakra for the first ti at the age of five. Initially, he was ecstatic. But within a year, his excitent had turned into disappointnt. The system was not as powerful as he had imagined—no system AI, no lottery function—just a straightforward display of his attributes.
Just now, his chakra reserves had finally broken into the four-digit range. After years of observation, Akio deduced that Genin-level stats ranged from 1 to 10 points, Chūnin ranged from 10 to 100, and Jōnin required at least 100. Previously, he had only been considered a "Special Jōnin." Now, he had finally reached the rank of a standard Jōnin—essentially high-ranking cannon fodder in the Warring States Era…
By all logic, the Uzumaki Clan was one of the major clans of the Warring States Period. Akio himself ca from a prestigious lineage, being the second son of a forr clan leader. He had extraordinary talent, abundant resources, and plenty of shinobi guidance. So why had he only just reached the level of a standard Jōnin at the age of 48—an age considered ancient for a shinobi of this era?
"Damn you, Naruto! You ruined my life!" Akio often cursed his future descendant in his heart.
As a die-hard Naruto fan, Akio couldn't resist developing one of Naruto's signature jutsu when he first entered the battlefield. Overwheld with nerves, he had used it in combat. From that mont, he beca the laughingstock of the entire Uzumaki Clan. His legend spread throughout the Land of Fire. Because of this, he remained single for 24 years in his previous life—and for 48 years in this one…
During the pri of his youth, from 12 to 30, he lived under the constant ridicule of others, causing his morale to plumt. His strength stagnated for years. If not for being born into the Uzumaki Clan and awakening a sensory perception ability similar to Karin's, he might not have survived this chaotic era.
By the ti he finally ca to terms with the mockery, ti had already slipped away.
"Ah, I regret it so much. If only I had another chance…"
As he was lost in thought, the sound of light footsteps approached from outside. A gentle female voice called out:
"Granduncle, the Senju Clan's wedding escort will arrive tomorrow. Don't forget to prepare."
"Got it, Mito."
The girl outside the door was Uzumaki Mito, the granddaughter of Akio's elder brother and his first "familiar" person in this Naruto world. She was none other than the future first Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails and the wife of the "God of Shinobi," Senju Hashirama. It was only 15 years ago, when she was born, that Akio finally confird his place in the tiline.
Tomorrow, the Senju Clan's wedding escort team would arrive, and Akio, as one of the elders, would accompany them to the Senju Clan's territory. His elder brother had passed away the previous year, and Mito's father—the current clan leader—could not leave the clan. As a result, Akio, an idle elder with the appropriate seniority and age, was chosen for the task.
After hastily packing a few sets of clothes and ninja tools, Akio sat back down and drifted into thought.
"They're just sending to the Senju Clan because they don't want around. Otherwise, why not send Mito's uncles instead?"
Although he was the uncle of the current clan leader, other shinobi of his generation had at least secured elder positions within the clan. As for him, he was rely an honorary elder, respected only due to his seniority. After all, in the Naruto world, strength dictated status. Until today, he hadn't even been considered a standard Jōnin. His humiliating mistake in his youth further diminished his reputation.
The only silver lining was Mito's respect toward him—truly a woman capable of handling even the "God of Shinobi."
His mind wandered. He thought about Mito's granddaughter, Tsunade, about the legendary "Ero-Sennin" Jiraiya, the brilliant scientist Orochimaru, the hot-blooded protagonist Naruto, and the brooding avenger Sasuke…
"Why did I have to be reincarnated into this era? Even if I live to be as old as the Third Hokage, the most I'll see is the birth of the Sannin. By then, I'll just be an old relic…"
Sighing, he decided to go to sleep. Tomorrow, he had to welco the wedding escort. Who would be coming? As the groom, Hashirama likely wouldn't co himself—he would be waiting at the Senju Clan's compound. That ant Senju Tobirama would probably be leading the escort.
Finally, he could witness the Second Hokage, the inventor of nurous forbidden jutsu, and the man responsible for the downfall of the Uchiha Clan in person.
As midnight approached, Akio glanced once more at his status panel. His age was about to turn 49. Based on his observations, shinobi had distinct growth phases:
Ages 0–12: Foundation-building stage
Ages 13–24: Rapid power growth stage
Ages 25–36: Slower power growth stage
Ages 37–48: Power stabilization stage
Ages 49 : Power decline stage?
"No way… I just beca a standard Jōnin. Am I going to start declining already?"
"God, if I had another chance, I wouldn't care about the ridicule. Strength is everything! I wish I could be young again!" Akio scread in his heart.
At that mont, the clock silently passed midnight. His status panel flickered for a brief mont. When it cleared, his age had changed—not to 49, but to 47!
Akio rubbed his eyes repeatedly, but the number remained the sa.
Tears blurred his vision.
"I really have another chance… This is the system's true function! My age can be adjusted! Instead of increasing, it decreased!"
"Wait for , Konoha's founding, the First Great Ninja War, the Second, the Third, the Fourth, Kakashi, Might Guy, the Konoha 12… I will live long enough to witness it all!"
At that mont, a once-weary heart ignited with newfound determination.
Tomorrow, he would et the "God of Shinobi," Senju Hashirama, and his brother Senju Tobirama. He would witness the full might of the Senju Clan—one of the two great powerhouses of the Warring States Period.
Akio lay awake all night, anticipation coursing through his veins…
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