Daigo's POV
Four months. Four long, soul-sucking months since the cheat activated. I've been grinding through humiliation and brain-dead drills like some underpaid NPC, and finally—finally—the system throws me a bone.
Ding.
Sync Rate: 20% Complete
Newbie Sync Activated
Talent Acquired: Tactical Genius (C Grade)
Note: This talent cannot be upgraded through simple training.
To progress, actual discretion and field application are required.
Upgrade Cap: Tactical Genius (A Grade)
So, that's it? I'm locked into C-grade mediocrity unless I start making "real choices" and "experiencing growth"? Wonderful. I guess grinding dummies in the backyard like a lunatic wasn't enough. Screw it—at least now I know how the system works. Time to shift focus to something that doesn't make me want to headbutt a kunai: real combat skills.
Basically, I need a mentor to help me polish what I'm good at. But after that, it's trial by fire. Blood, sweat, and probably a few lost teeth. Only then can I level up. Joy.
It's a lot of work, yeah—but if I want to climb the ladder to elite jonin or scrape my way to low-tier kage, I need more talents. A lot more. Otherwise, I'll be just another background corpse during someone else's emotional flashback. Sure, I could bribe my way into a clan council seat and play politics, but without power? That seat's just a coffin with better upholstery.
Wait... I haven't even looked at my base stats yet.
Hey, System. Give me the bad news.
Sarutobi Daigo
Talent: Tactical Genius (C Grade)
Strength: 12
Vitality: 22
Agility: 11
Intelligence: 24
Chakra: 16
Average Genin: 10–20 across the board.
Assessment: A walking target dummy with decent tactical instincts. Technically smarter than you are useful. Currently qualifies as cannon fodder—might survive long enough to say a last word.