I'm in Naruto, but the system says I'm in One Piece.

"But the reward difference is just too huge! How can a dagger and Observation Haki be compared?"

Sometimes Hoshino Yu really feels that this system has a lot of bugs.

The time limit wasn't a problem; ten days was a long time, and he was increasingly envious of the reward.

I've seen plenty of main quests, but I've never encountered a time-limited mission before, especially since no side quests have appeared.

The others are fine, but the main problem is the last one, which uses Observation Haki.

He knew the cultivation methods himself: improving perception through meditation and other methods, and honing potential through combat. These could be achieved through acquired cultivation.

But who would refuse an Observation Haki that's offered to them?

Although it looks like an abridged version, since it has the word "enlightenment" in the title, it's still better than practicing blindly like a headless fly.

As for what Observation Haki is?

One of the three types of Haki in One Piece, its most common use is perception, and top-level Observation Haki can even foresee the future for a short period of time.

Unlike Conqueror's Haki, which is something you're born with and can't have without, Observation Haki has a lower barrier to entry.

"The countdown is ten days, which means we only need to go to sea and complete other tasks within ten days."

Hoshino Yu pondered for a moment, noticing the water pillar staring intently at him, while Minato looked thoughtful, and a plan formed in his mind.

"Given the nature of this broken system, we probably won't need to actually go into the sea. As for how many nautical miles to sail and the sea kings, there might be another solution..."

"As for the reason for leaving the village... I said it was to find material for my novel. I took the two of them around the Land of Fire on the weekend to look for some places to try out."

Having roughly figured out what needed to be done, he had other ideas.

He figured that since previous tasks could even be exploited by having himself join in, which he considered a bug, perhaps every task had some kind of loophole.

With an attitude of trying it out, Hoshino Yu started thinking about things like "I volunteer to join..." and other actions similar to those before.

However, the system task did not update its progress this time.

Even if you treat Brother Tongzi like a nobody, it won't help.

"Yu, what are you thinking about?" Minato asked at this moment.

"I'm thinking about some things," Hoshino Yu replied, snapping out of her reverie. Then she looked at the Water Pillar and asked, "Water Pillar-senpai, how's your chakra refining going?"

"Why do you ask about this?" Shuizhu scratched her head, her face slightly flushed, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "It's so-so, not outstanding, just right."

"What about physical skills?"

"In terms of physical skills, I'm among the top in the class!" Water Pillar patted his chest confidently, a completely different person from before.

Seeing Shuizhu holding a machete, Hoshino Yu couldn't help but look him up and down.

There is definitely a hint of a martial arts master in it.

But it's not appropriate to just take out something like "shaving" and let the two kids practice, because they won't be able to pass the test of individual constitution.

It would be good to train my body with them, and at the same time, develop a training program for fine chakra control, such as water walking and tree climbing.

After discussing it with Minato, Hoshino Yu led them to begin the most basic training.

Of course, Hoshino Yu had already trained with Minato on chakra control long before, so he had already mastered it.

What you really need to train now is physical fitness, including activities like wading through water and climbing trees.

When it comes to actual training, his speed of adapting to the water gate is still the most outrageous, followed by his water jet, which is just so-so.

......

Hokage Building.

With a pipe dangling from his mouth, Hiruzen Sarutobi watched through the billowing smoke as Hoshino Yu and the other two trained in the forest inside the crystal ball.

"Oh? Fine-tuned chakra control, and training in taijutsu, Yuu has mastered these too? But Minato seems to be learning faster, and the Water Pillar seems to have stronger taijutsu." Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured.

Hoshino Yu's background is completely transparent to him.

Both his parents were Chunin, and they both died in a mission.

Hiruzen Sarutobi first noticed Haruka Hoshino after the One Piece novels became wildly popular.

Besides the wildly imaginative ideas in the book, the so-called science also seems reasonable.

But most importantly, it is the book's ethereal Will of Fire.

Later, as Hoshino Yu and Minato's ninja talents became apparent, Hiruzen Sarutobi paid even more attention to them.

Or rather, he paid attention to all ninjas who showed talent.

As he pondered, a figure of an ANBU ninja wearing an animal mask suddenly appeared behind him.

"Lord Hokage, the message has been relayed. As for Lord Danzo..." The Anbu ninja stopped mid-sentence.

"I understand, you can go ahead and get back to work."

"Yes."

After the Anbu ninja left, Hiruzen Sarutobi held his pipe in his hand, looked at the beautiful scenery of Konoha outside the window, and slowly exhaled thick smoke, lost in thought.

......

"Did you see that clearly? Evenly distribute chakra to the soles of your feet, then stomp dozens of times quickly, using the explosive reaction force to move at high speed."

"Therefore, to master this Body Flicker Technique, one must first master the precise control of chakra."

Watching Hoshino Yu repeatedly leap and show off his agility in front of him, Namikaze Minato sat cross-legged on the grass with his arms crossed, pondering the feasibility of this instantaneous movement technique.

"Yu, this kind of Body Flicker Technique..." Minato frowned slightly, immediately noticing the problem, "Without a certain amount of explosive power, it definitely can't be performed, and most importantly, it's very damaging to the legs, isn't it?"

"Yes," Hoshino Yu stopped and dispersed the chakra that was acting on his feet before explaining, "So you need to have a strong physique and precise chakra control to assist you."

"Well, I'll have to learn it sooner or later anyway," Water Column stretched optimistically. "No matter how hard or difficult it is, I have to master it."

Minato nodded slightly, and after a moment of silence, he spoke again:

"There's one more question."

"What?"

"How long have you been secretly practicing this move?" Minato asked Hoshino Yu, squinting at him.

Your brother is of one heart with you, yet you try to outsmart him?

They're only in first grade, and they're already getting into math problems?

It's one thing to roll up ninjutsu, but now it's rolling up taijutsu, and even the precision of chakra control.

Seeing that Minato seemed to be hiding a knife behind his smile, Hoshino Yu quickly explained:

"No, no, it was just recently, around the same time as I was practicing Lightning Release ninjutsu, and by some strange coincidence, I figured it out."

"Dude, you definitely need to figure it out thoroughly and prove it's useful before you can bring it out, right? This is all experience gained from being 'electrified' by lightning."

Under Hoshino Yu's earnest persuasion, Minato finally accepted this explanation.

As it grew darker, the three sat on the grass and chatted for a while before preparing to go find something to eat.

At this time, Ichiraku Ramen hadn't yet opened in the village.

Hoshino Yuya is also quite eager to see what the real appearance of the ramen shop owner, who is known by many netizens as "Otsutsuki Ichiraku," is like.

After all, he was a "ruthless person" who managed to survive the invasion of the Six Paths of Pain by keeping the store intact.

But what can best replenish the body's energy? That would naturally be barbecue.

Because of family reasons, Mizuki had to go back to report first, so Hoshino Yu and Minato, the two orphans, naturally went to the barbecue restaurant Q to order food first.

After a ravenous feast, the three of them spent several thousand taels of silver.

This is equivalent to the reward for a lowest-level D-grade task.

Stepping out of the shop, Hoshino Yu stood under the eaves, watching the many people strolling leisurely in the streets and alleys, and stretched.

This seemingly peaceful "pseudo" peace will disappear in a few years.

However, Hoshino Yu is not panicking.

At least I don't have to worry about my life being in danger like before.

Since his physical attributes improved and he adapted to the effects of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, he found that his elemental transformation time could now be extended significantly, at least his stamina could hold up, and he was no longer a three-second man.

Moreover, it doesn't consume chakra and isn't restrained by seawater.

The only problem now is combat experience.

As for the claim that Wind Release counters Lightning Release, Hoshino Yu said, "What does Wind Release countering Lightning Release have to do with me, a Devil Fruit user?"

As his thoughts drifted into the distance, the water column beside him prepared to bid them farewell.

"Yu, Minato, I'll head back now." Water Pillar put his straw hat back on, rubbed his cheeks, and said to the two of them.

"Senior Water Column, why don't you come to my house for a visit?"

"Wait until the weekend," Shuizhu said, looking at Hoshino Yu with a slightly embarrassed expression. "I haven't finished the homework assigned by school today."

After saying that, he nodded slightly to the two of them, then grinned and waved his hand, saying:

"Yu, Minato, see you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow, Mizuhashi-senpai." Minato waved politely in response.

"See you tomorrow."

Watching the water column recede into the distance, Hoshino Yu and Minato turned around side by side and walked towards home.

The two lived not far from BBQ Q, only two or three streets away. After walking for a short while, their familiar front door came into view.

"Minato, I'll take you somewhere this weekend," Hoshino Yu suddenly said.

"Hmm? Where are we going?" Minato turned his head curiously.

"Go..." Hoshino Yu was about to respond when his brows furrowed suddenly, and without hesitation, he reached out and pulled Minato behind him.

shhhhh--

Almost the instant the water gate was opened, three shuriken, accompanied by a sharp whooshing sound, shot toward the spot where the two had just stood.

Minato reacted extremely quickly, pushing off with his feet and instantly retreating several steps to create a safe distance.

Hoshino Yu then used "Shave" and dodged the attack with ease.

"Who?!" the two asked in unison in a deep voice.

pop - pop - pop -

A crisp clapping sound came from the shadows to the side, followed by a figure slowly walking out.

"Don't be nervous, Yu-kun, it's me."

"Lord Orochimaru?!" Hoshino Yu and Namikaze Minato exchanged a glance, both looking utterly astonished, and blurted out.