Rin looked at the three options and hesitated for a moment.
However, her hesitation lasted only briefly.
The game in the notebook had already proven that her in-game self and her real self were synchronized.
The shuriken she held in reality could indeed be used inside the text adventure.
This had significantly increased her combat ability.
However, just as the notebook had stated, that increase was only significant compared to her previous strength.
Compared to the terrifying shadow inside the Military Police Force headquarters or the Root operatives waiting outside the Uchiha clan compound, she was probably still extremely weak…
Therefore, she said, “I choose to go directly to the Uchiha residential district.”
Compared to the other two uncertain options, heading toward the residential district would at least allow her to encounter the young man with the Mangekyō Sharingan and obtain another one of his abilities.
After all, every ability Rin had received so far had come from him.
If the scenario could be repeated indefinitely, she planned to keep encountering that young man and obtain as many rewards from him as possible…
Once she made her choice, words began appearing in the notebook.
[I chose to go to the Uchiha residential district again.]
[The situation remained unchanged. I once again encountered two adult Uchiha with three-tomoe Sharingan.]
[I now have two options.]
[1. Approach them and ask for help.]
[2. Stay far away and hide.]
Rin said again, “I choose to approach them and ask for help.”
More text appeared.
[Because asking for help involves a complex interaction, do I wish to enter the scenario in person?]
Rin immediately said, “Do not enter!”
The text in the notebook continued to appear.
[I chose to approach them and ask for help. Just like last time, I received the protection of the two adult Uchiha with three-tomoe Sharingan.]
[Before long, the young Uchiha with deep tear troughs slowly appeared at the corner at the end of the road.]
[Just as before, the two adults with three-tomoe Sharingan exchanged glances and charged forward.]
[Because I am carrying a shuriken, I now have three choices.]
[1. Use the shuriken to support the two Uchiha in battle.]
[2. Stand back and watch the fight.]
[3. Turn around and run while I still can.]
This was already the second time she had been given the option to escape.
However, unlike when she had been alone, she was now asking others to protect her.
How could she take advantage of their kindness and then abandon them to save herself?
That would be too shameless.
The same applied to the second option.
She clearly possessed the ability to help, so how could she simply stand by and do nothing?
This notebook was truly malicious.
With that thought, Rin decisively said, “I choose option one. I’ll help them!”
The text in the notebook slowly began moving again.
[As the two adults with three-tomoe Sharingan charged toward the young man with the Mangekyō Sharingan, I tightly gripped my shuriken, waited for the best opportunity, and threw it.]
[Unfortunately, my attack failed to hinder him. The young man with tear troughs activated his Mangekyō Sharingan and instantly killed the two Uchiha with three-tomoe Sharingan.]
[His figure then flickered as he dodged the shuriken I had thrown. In the next instant, he disappeared from my sight.]
[When I saw him again, he was already standing in front of me. His long blade swung, and my head separated from my body.]
[Ah, what a strangely beautiful sight—blood scattering through the air before it could clot or fall to the ground.]
[Unfortunately, I could no longer admire that frozen moment because I was already dead.]
[This adventure has ended.]
[Evaluation: I chose to go directly to the Uchiha residential district and confronted the young man with the Mangekyō Sharingan. I used the shuriken in my hand, hoping to hinder him slightly. However, I once again experienced the enormous gap between the three-tomoe Sharingan and the Mangekyō Sharingan…]
[Results: My courage was commendable, and my plan was clever, but neither accomplished anything. Perhaps this was the outcome I had wanted from the beginning. Score: 3.]
[I gained knowledge of ANBU assassination swordsmanship. My swordsmanship experience increased.]
A vast amount of swordsmanship experience immediately appeared in Rin’s mind.
Just like the shurikenjutsu experience she had previously received, it felt as though the knowledge had been completely ingrained into her instincts.
When Rin saw the score of three, she was no longer discouraged.
She nodded with satisfaction and closed the notebook.
Failure didn’t matter.
She had obtained the reward, which was the goal she had hoped to achieve before beginning this attempt.
Rin happily packed her schoolbag and left for school.
As soon as she opened the door, she saw the spiky-haired Uchiha boy waiting outside.
This time, Obito Uchiha wasn’t late.
Rin walked toward Obito and greeted him with a smile.
“Good morning, Obito.”
Obito laughed cheerfully and naturally took Rin’s small hand.
The two walked hand in hand toward school…
The morning was once again filled with theoretical lessons, during which Obito continued to daydream.
That afternoon, Kiyono Shuji arranged the Ninja Academy students’ first combat assessment since their enrollment.
At Obito’s persistent request, Kiyono Shuji reluctantly assigned Kakashi as his opponent.
Meanwhile, Might Guy, who had originally intended to challenge Kakashi, turned his attention toward Rin, who had performed exceptionally well during the previous day’s shurikenjutsu assessment.
Might Guy said, “Instructor, I want to spar with Rin Nohara!”
Kiyono Shuji looked at Rin questioningly.
“Rin, you’re a girl, so during the first combat assessment, I planned to pair you with another girl. Would you rather fight your original opponent, Kurenai Yūhi, or accept Might Guy’s challenge?”
Rin felt a trace of panic because Kakashi had already fought Might Guy before.
According to Kakashi, Guy’s taijutsu was extremely powerful, and even Kakashi had found him difficult to handle.
At their current level, before they had mastered more ninjutsu, most battles between Ninja Academy students depended primarily on taijutsu.
Could she handle him?
However, as soon as that thought arose, Rin couldn’t help reprimanding herself.
If she retreated whenever she encountered a difficult opponent, how could she possibly improve?
Moreover, she wasn’t completely helpless.
The ANBU assassination swordsmanship experience she had received that morning also included many principles that could be applied to taijutsu.
A shinobi’s strength was a combination of many different abilities.
Even if the notebook separated its rewards as much as possible, some parts of those skills inevitably overlapped.
Therefore, Rin nodded and said, “Instructor, I accept Might Guy’s challenge.”
Seeing this, Kiyono Shuji said, “Since this will be a match between a boy and a girl, I’ll arrange for the two of you to fight first. If anything unexpected happens, we’ll be able to provide treatment immediately.”
Rin responded with a hint of defiance, “Instructor, is the physical difference between boys and girls really that significant?”
Kiyono Shuji explained, “It’s a natural physiological difference, and it’s especially noticeable at your current level. Even Lady Tsunade, when she was your age, couldn’t claim that she would consistently defeat every boy in her age group.”
“However, as you develop and learn to use chakra, the difference will gradually narrow, even though male shinobi generally remain physically stronger than female shinobi.”
“And someone like Lady Tsunade… Even in a contest of pure strength, very few male shinobi could ever match her.”
Rin’s eyes immediately filled with anticipation.
She had long since vowed to become a powerful kunoichi like Lady Tsunade!
She clenched her fists and said, “Then, Instructor, let’s begin the match!”
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