Nojuro Ryun realized he was biting off more than he could chew.
Although he could create detailed life plans for his simulated self and have that simulated self execute them with one hundred percent fidelity,
regrettably, his own time and energy were limited. It was difficult to properly follow several different life paths simultaneously within a single simulation.
By comparison, what he should do was specialize in one life path per simulation, then enrich his life through multiple simulations.
So, between learning ninjutsu, training his body, and researching medical ninjutsu, which one should he specialize in?
It seemed the answer should be researching medical ninjutsu, because this path could allow Nojuro Ryun to quickly gain simulation attempts.
But the problem was, how could he bring this experiential knowledge out into the real world?
As someone from a civilian background, he had no opportunity to study medical knowledge. In fact, explaining his ability to write books through self-study was already quite a stretch for his current situation.
It seemed the most reasonable method was to find a doctor or a medical ninja in the real world to apprentice under.
Before that, he should still focus on training his body and learning ninjutsu, laying a solid foundation for his future development.
Nojuro Ryun was now past 13 years old. Although he possessed talent on par with Tenten's, because he had never attended professional ninja courses, he still had a lot to learn.
It was also time to close that gap.
After adjusting his strategy, the simulation continued.
[You feel that with your talent, it is difficult to master medical ninjutsu knowledge. So you decide to first build a good relationship with Tenten and learn ninjutsu from her.]
[Because you are already very familiar with Tenten's preferences, you and Tenten quickly become close friends who talk about everything. You even feel that Tenten seems to have become more proactive than the Tenten in your memories.]
[You attribute Tenten's change to you having become more outstanding.]
Ryun touched his nose, thinking that was indeed the case.
The current him was no longer comparable to who he was half a month ago. And after this simulation ended, he would make his name known beyond obscurity.
[Konoha Year 64, at Tenten's birthday party, you take her hand. Tenten does not refuse.]
Seeing this, Ryun couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
Although he knew this was just a simulation, had the relationship between his simulated self and Tenten progressed so rapidly?
Wasn't Tenten supposed to be somewhat dull when it came to matters of romance?
This doubt flashed through Ryun's mind before he was drawn in by the subsequent simulation content.
[After becoming a couple, you think it's time to confess to Tenten that you have awakened chakra.]
[Tenten is surprised, but even happier, because you now have a new common topic. Tenten also supports your decision to not become a ninja but to train in ninjutsu to strengthen your body.]
[However, Tenten is someone who strictly follows Konoha's rules and regulations. She decides to only teach you her family's secret ninjutsu.]
Looking at the characters before him, Ryun slightly frowned, then relaxed.
He understood Tenten had no other choice. Otherwise, if Nojuro Ryun learned ninjutsu he shouldn't know and was later discovered by Konoha, the one punished would not be Nojuro Ryun alone.
It seemed that after laying a sufficient foundation of strength, he still needed to find a way to take a look at the Scroll of Seals.
There was still over half a year before Naruto's graduation and theft of the Scroll of Seals. Ryun still had time to prepare.
[You indicate that having some basic ninjutsu for self defense is enough. You start learning from Tenten, beginning with the most basic chakra extraction and control.]
[Konoha Year 64, you follow Tenten and complete learning the basic knowledge a ninja should master. You learn tree climbing, water walking, and the Three Basic Jutsu.]
[Konoha Year 65, this year you focus on learning taijutsu and training your body. Your physical fitness increases greatly, turning you into a lean, muscular man who appears slim clothed.]
[Konoha Year 66, you begin following Tenten to learn the Tenten family's weapon manipulation techniques, as well as the Tenten family's secret space time scroll sealing jutsu.]
[Konoha Year 67, the fact that Tenten secretly taught you her family's secret ninjutsu is discovered by her family. Facing the questioning from Tenten's family, you choose to propose to Tenten. Tenten happily agrees.]
[Konoha Year 68, you and Tenten complete your wedding ceremony. Tenten also applies to withdraw from the frontlines of combat.]
[During these years, your strength steadily improves. You are already capable of exchanging dozens of moves with Tenten. Meanwhile, your writing career develops more smoothly than in your previous life. This gives Tenten sufficient confidence to live a wonderful life with you.]
Seeing this, Ryun couldn't help but sigh with emotion. This was only Konoha Year 68.
This was the year Naruto had just returned from his training. He probably would be completely bewildered, having to attend the wedding of a former comrade as soon as he returned to Konoha.
Moreover, Konoha Year 68 was an eventful year. The great ninja war would erupt in the ninja world. Ryun felt the wonderful life Tenten envisioned probably wouldn't last very long.
As Ryun predicted, Tenten was conscripted for wartime service.
[Konoha Year 68, the great ninja war erupts. Tenten is called up for service. You take the opportunity to enlist in Konoha's medical corps, hoping to contribute to Konoha through logistics work.]
[You thus gain initial exposure to medical knowledge and medical ninjutsu. However, your chakra control ability is insufficient for you to learn medical ninjutsu.]
Ryun was slightly taken aback. Just as he was happy about gaining exposure to medical ninjutsu, he did not expect his talent to become the obstacle.
He clearly understood that medical ninjutsu, especially techniques like the Mystical Palm Technique, could only be learned by those with high talent in chakra control.
But was Tenten's chakra control ability that low... Well, Ryun recalled Tenten only had a score of 4 in Hand Seals and Spirit. It seemed Tenten indeed was not skilled in this area.
So what should he do next? Abandon this line of thought?
This idea flashed through Ryun's mind, but was subsequently rejected by him.
Since Tenten's talent could not support him learning medical ninjutsu, wouldn't it work if he tried to find another person for simulation?
[After the war, you and Tenten return to a peaceful life.]
[While managing the weapon shop, Tenten helps you handle the copyrights for all your writings. You catch the favorable momentum of the world's peaceful development and become a great writer renowned throughout the ninja world.]
[However, you slow down your writing pace, and instead focus on researching ninjutsu. You even take the opportunity to learn some common, low level ninjutsu.]
[Regarding this, the new Hokage Kakashi turns a blind eye, merely considering you a ninjutsu enthusiast.]
[You collect and master a large number of low difficulty ninjutsu. But limited by talent, you find it very difficult to learn the five elemental nature transformations.]
Ryun frowned.
Although the five elemental nature transformations became almost useless after the ninja world's version update, they were still a power worth learning for now.
So Tenten had no talent in this area either... That also seemed quite reasonable.
If Tenten could easily learn the five elemental nature transformations, why would she rely solely on weapons for combat?
Even a rich woman couldn't sustain consuming dozens or even hundreds of weapons per battle.
Ryun sighed quietly... Talent, it always came back to talent.
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