[The host has selected Gilgamesh as his Main Role.
Confirm selection?] “Confirm!” Akira answered without hesitation.
Of the five Main Roles drawn by the system, Kid Gilgamesh was undoubtedly the best choice when appearance, strength, and future potential were all taken into consideration.
Whoosh!
The other four figures—Blackbeard, Byakuya Kuchiki, Erza Scarlet, and Saitama—vanished from sight.
Only Kid Gilgamesh remained.
His figure transformed into a stream of golden light and merged with Akira’s body.
[Host’s Main Role: Gilgamesh] [Main Role Progress: 1%] Akira’s vision withdrew from the system space and returned to reality.
He immediately discovered that he was completely naked.
Strangely enough, he did not feel bothered by it.
He opened his palm and willed his new power into motion.
Hum— A golden ripple appeared above his hand.
Akira reached into it and pulled out an extravagantly decorated mirror encrusted with dazzling gemstones.
He examined his reflection.
Golden hair and crimson eyes.
Both his face and body were utterly flawless, resembling a one-of-a-kind masterpiece crafted by the heavens themselves.
Akira turned from side to side before the mirror, then nodded calmly in satisfaction.
Would he feel embarrassed about standing there naked?
No.
Akira suddenly spread his arms and proudly declared, “There is nothing about a king’s body that should inspire shame.” [Main Role Progress: 4%] Akira immediately felt the power within his body increase considerably.
“So this is what the system meant when it said that the more accurately I portray the character, the more power I’ll obtain?” Akira spoke thoughtfully, having gained a rough understanding of the basic principle behind increasing his Main Role Progress.
Of course, role-playing was one thing, but he still needed to wear clothes.
After all, Akira did not possess any strange fondness for exposing himself.
He reached into the treasury and withdrew a set of clothing.
It consisted of a white sleeveless vest and shorts trimmed in gold.
Luxurious golden ornaments decorated his neck, wrists, and thighs.
Once dressed, Akira radiated the overwhelming nobility and majesty of royalty.
“All beneath the heavens belongs to the king.
I shall reign supreme over this world!” “Now, the king will inspect the first territory upon which he has set foot.” In high spirits, Akira left the primeval forest with light, cheerful steps while humming an ancient and beautiful melody.
He wandered through the wilderness for quite some time before finally discovering a small village with faint signs of human habitation.
As Akira approached, he saw crude wooden houses that were nearly falling apart, narrow muddy streets, and only a few pedestrians walking along the road.
Their sallow, emaciated faces and lifeless expressions revealed just how impoverished and miserable their lives were.
“How poor.
There aren’t any treasures here worthy of being added to the king’s collection.” Akira voiced his opinion without restraint.
“…” The moment he entered the village, his breathtaking appearance and indescribably luxurious attire immediately attracted everyone’s attention.
He resembled the only brilliant star shining in the darkness of the night.
Curiosity, envy, apprehension, desire, and greed filled the complicated gazes directed toward him.
Akira told himself that he would have to grow accustomed to such attention.
Wherever a king went, he was destined to become the center of everyone’s gaze.
“Hello, old man.” Akira approached an elderly man who looked somewhat familiar and greeted him politely.
“Uh…” Tazuna froze for a moment before carefully examining the boy standing before him.
The glittering golden ornaments covering the boy’s body nearly blinded him!
They were more expensive than anything Tazuna had ever seen in his entire life.
Although he did not know the boy’s exact identity, there was no doubt that this child was someone of exceptionally noble status.
“Honored young master, is there something you require?” As an insignificant commoner who had spent his entire life at the bottom of society, Tazuna bent his already hunched back even lower.
“I want to ask you something.
What is this place?” Akira asked.
A young master who has lost his way?
Tazuna silently considered the possibility before answering, “This is Daka Village.” “Daka Village?” Akira searched through his memories of Naruto from his previous life but could not recall any information about such a place.
He continued questioning Tazuna.
“Then which country is this village located in?” “The Land of Waves,” Tazuna answered honestly.
The Land of Waves!
Akira immediately understood.
This was the first major location in the original story where Team 7 encountered Zabuza and Haku!