- The Reincarnation World Where Only I Know the Storyline
- RWWOKS Chapter 117
As the mentor of the Kazekage’s son, Baki’s status within Sunagakure was naturally significant.
Without real skill, there was no way he could groom Gaara to ascend to the position of Kazekage in the future.
While Baki was giving his serious lecture, Fang Bo was already thinking about how he could extract some missions from him.
“…The official selection will now begin. Only those who pass the trial will be eligible to represent Sunagakure in the Chūnin Exam.”
The Reincarnators listened to his speech with sleepy expressions until the three examiners stepped forward, finally invigorating the crowd.
[Battlefield Prompt: Pass the test to gain the identity of a Genin from Sunagakure.]
Though there were no fixed missions, this message indicated that the Space still provided basic guidance.
The three examiners standing at the front were introduced as veteran Chūnin, each seemingly skilled in a different area.
The girl on the far left looked to be in her twenties, her pinkish and youthful appearance exuding an aura of innocence.
Seeing this, a group of Reincarnators immediately snickered, whispering all kinds of vulgar comments among themselves.
Unfazed by the remarks, the pink-clad girl waved cheerfully. “Big sister is skilled in a variety of things. Feel free to challenge me.”
This was Fang Bo’s first time in the Naruto world, and he was curious to know what a Chūnin’s capabilities were like.
Hidden among the crowd, he rudely cast a perception skill toward her, and the result left him astonished.
[Takimoto Chieko (Chūnin)]
[Attack Inclination: Low]
[Attribute Inclination: Agility, Strength, Spirit]
[Traits: Wind Release Mastery, Dexterous]
[Threat Assessment: Evenly Matched]
What did “Evenly Matched” mean?
It meant that the girl’s highest attribute, “Agility,” should be around 30 points.
“So, this is the Naruto world,” Fang Bo murmured, ignoring the cold stares from the stage. He decided to observe for now.
To the right of the girl stood a young man with a scar on his face. He appeared silent, with an expression that conveyed a sense of weariness from countless battles.
It was the demeanor of someone who had seen too much life-and-death combat.
On the far right stood a middle-aged man who seemed kind and approachable, but something he was fiddling with caught many people’s eyes.
It looked like a scorpion-like creature with a long, twitching stinger, lying on the ground. It was, without a doubt, a Sunagakure-exclusive mechanical puppet.
It was Fang Bo’s first time seeing a fellow puppet master, so he couldn’t help but take a few extra glances. Surprisingly, the man on stage noticed him with pinpoint accuracy.
Clearly, this middle-aged puppet master had an exceptionally high perception attribute.
With all three examiners in position, the Reincarnators eager to challenge were allowed to step forward.
It was worth noting that Baki said the goal was to “pass the trial,” not necessarily to defeat the examiners, so the overall difficulty might not be as high as expected.
After a brief wait, the first challenger took the stage.
A burly man with broad shoulders stood there, staring aggressively at the pink-clad girl, his sword and shield clanging together to create an irritating, metallic noise.
“Can we begin?”
The man looked like a warrior, and daring to be the first to challenge meant he must have had some confidence in his skills.
Chieko understood this as well, and her cheerful expression gradually faded.
Seeing that both sides were ready, Baki nodded and said, “Begin, and make it quick.”
As soon as the words left his mouth, Chieko’s figure vanished, appearing in front of her opponent with an almost teleportation-like speed.
Since this was a strength assessment, she didn’t draw her kunai and chose the simplest way to end the fight.
A straightforward kick aimed to send the man flying.
The rapid front kick landed solidly, but instead of being launched, the man remained rooted in place.
A soft white light flashed over him as Jack halted his retreat, a grin of malice spreading across his face. “Heh, girl, you’re not hitting hard enough.”
Seizing the opportunity, he grabbed the girl and smashed her forcefully into the ground with lightning speed.
[Skill Activated: Tiger Assault, Grab Successful!]
[Your Strength: 26, Opponent’s Strength: 20, Grab Effect in Progress]
[Strength Check Passed; Target Immobilized and Unable to Use Items]
The sword and shield were merely props; Reincarnator Jack’s true specialty was grappling.
Boom!
As Chieko was slammed onto the ground, the entire platform shook violently, showcasing just how powerful that attack had been.
A triumphant smile appeared on Jack’s face, but the expressions of the onlookers were telling a different story.
Staring at the motionless girl, Fang Bo couldn’t help but shake his head. “Too soon to celebrate.”
Poof! The fallen Chieko suddenly turned into a puff of white smoke, leaving only a shattered wooden log in the crater.
Before the attack landed, Chieko had clearly performed a hand seal, but Jack hadn’t noticed.
The failure of such a powerful move foreshadowed the inevitable outcome of their battle.
Realizing something was wrong, Jack ignored his frustration and began to glow with a blinding light. “Holy Light…”
But in the next second, he froze completely, as a sharp kunai had already pressed against his throat.
“I… I lost.” Jack lowered his head in defeat, his eyes filled with frustration.
As a renowned fighter, he had defeated countless strong opponents, yet he had been defeated in front of everyone due to a moment of carelessness.
It would have been acceptable to lose to a powerful storyline character, but to be beaten by what appeared to be a background examiner was just too absurd.
The harsh reality of this storyline world revealed its true value.
This wasn’t a place where Level One Reincarnators could act recklessly.
“Sigh, I didn’t expect even Jack to lose.”
“Yeah, it’s ridiculous. The power level here is incredibly high.”
“I bought intel, and the power ceiling in the Naruto world is insanely high.”
“Wait, are all Chūnin this strong?”
“That’s unlikely.”
Listening to the chatter around him, Fang Bo could understand everyone’s feelings.
A world with a power level this high severely hindered the performance of Reincarnators because, often, they had to consider the stance of the storyline factions.
It was nothing like the Tokyo Ghoul world, where both sides fought with abandon, and the storyline forces were practically ignored.
Fang Bo understood the strength of the Naruto world better than anyone. More than the storyline characters, he was interested in the defeated Reincarnator.
People mentioned that Jack had a nickname—Holy Knight Jack—so that flash of light earlier must have been his Holy Light ability.
“That grabbing and throwing skill looked familiar.”
Before Fang Bo could ponder it further, news came that Jack had passed the trial.
It seemed that defeating the examiners wasn’t necessary; one only needed to showcase their unique skills to pass.
However, there was still one thing Fang Bo didn’t understand—if a Reincarnator failed the trial, how were they supposed to proceed with the war missions?
As he pondered this, the second challenger stepped onto the stage.
The Reincarnators’ morale was low, and they needed someone to step up and take charge. Fang Bo had no intention of doing so, leaving the task to other strong contenders.
Even though this was just a trial, losing the second battle would definitely shatter everyone’s confidence.
As if to prove a point, the challenger once again chose Chieko, the Chūnin, as his opponent.
The moment the man’s figure appeared, a buzz of murmurs filled the audience.
“Make your move,” the man said calmly, drawing the katana from his back, his eyes fixed straight ahead.
Despite having lower attributes, this Reincarnator named “Yodel” exuded an eerie sense of composure.
Judging by the situation, it almost seemed as if the examiner was at a disadvantage.
“Interesting,” Chieko smiled slightly, and her hands began forming rapid hand signs like fluttering butterflies.
She thought her opponent was being overconfident and aimed to end the fight quickly with a ninjutsu attack. But unexpectedly, Yodel slid forward, instantly closing the distance between them.
The katana slashed toward her, creating a dazzling display of light.
**Three-Stage Slash!**
The first slash disrupted Chieko’s hand signs, forcing her to retreat slightly.
The second slash came even faster, with a 10% increase in speed, leaving her no chance to distance herself.
However, there was still a gap in agility between them, and Chieko managed to block the blade with her kunai.
“Such a pity. I thought you might…”
Just as she habitually started to lecture him, an intense sense of danger caused her eyes to widen in fear.
In her terror-stricken gaze, Yodel swung his empty left hand.
**The Third Slash: Ghost Sword Technique!**
There was no time to react. A spray of blood erupted from Chieko’s chest.
Even as she collapsed, she never managed to see what had struck her.
The slash was just that fast!
**Invisible Sword Shadow**: Sword speed +20%, adds a visual blurring effect, reducing friction between the weapon and the air.
This was one of Yodel’s two primary talents. Combined with the transparent light sword unique to his Sword Soul class, his slashes were entirely invisible.
Of course, this one strike wasn’t enough to defeat his opponent outright. To ensure his victory, an intimidating aura began to radiate from the Reincarnator.
**Flowing Heart · Limitless Sword Qi!**
Yodel’s eyes grew unfocused, as if his opponent was nothing but a tangled ball of threads.
All he had to do was follow his instinct, avoid the unnecessary strands, and he’d be able to cut down his opponent with a single blow.
“Stop!”
Jōnin Baki intervened, breaking Yodel’s Flowing Heart state, indirectly saving his subordinate’s life.
Had that strike landed, it would’ve been uncertain whether she’d live or die.
“You’ve won,” Baki announced with satisfaction, then turned to the crowd and declared loudly, “You may choose two teammates to accompany you in the Chūnin Exam.”
The meaning was clear: the winner of each challenge could form their own team.
Trying to blend in without standing out? You might end up in a weak team, and if you get killed by enemies, you’d have no one else to blame.
Upon hearing Baki’s words, the Reincarnators erupted in cheers.
Having a powerful ally meant a higher chance of achieving final victory.
Even if they themselves didn’t gain much, winning the war would still earn every participant substantial rewards.
Whenever a Space War occurs, everyone wishes that all the strong players would join the fight.
Unfortunately, many don’t want to participate in these battles frequently, as the Space Battlefield is far more dangerous than ordinary story worlds.
An enemy who seems ordinary could turn out to be a formidable powerhouse in the Reincarnation Space.
And by the time you realize this, it might already be too late.
The victory of Ghost Swordsman Yodel was like a shot in the arm, boosting everyone’s morale. More challengers eagerly attempted to defeat the three examiners.
Few succeeded. Besides Yodel, there was another man with a bandaged head who managed to win.
Using black flames, he overwhelmed his opponent, becoming the second person eligible to form a team.
“That guy’s ability seems familiar,” Fang Bo muttered, feeling like he had seen those black flames somewhere before but couldn’t quite place them.
Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he slowly walked forward, ready to complete his own trial.
(End of Chapter)