A newfound resolve surged through Hiroki. He had a goal, a destination: his apartment. The system's response echoed in his mind, reminding him that the path to freedom lay not in blind reliance on simulations, but in his own ingenuity.
"System," he pondered, "is there any way I can earn money?"
[You can earn money by selling items to the system. The system will calculate the market price and provide the money to the Host once the item is sold.]
Hiroki's eyes darted around the room, landing on his clothes. "System, I want to sell all of my clothes except my underwear. How much is it?"
[Host's shirt is 25 ryo, Host's pants are 30 ryo. The total would be 55 ryo.]
[Hiroki - Status Update]
Money: 105 ryo
With a soft whoosh, his shirt and pants vanished, leaving him clad only in his underwear. The nurse entered moments later, a tray of food in her hands. Her eyes widened in shock.
Hiroki's face burned with embarrassment as he stammered, "My clothes were dirty... so I threw them away."
After a beat of stunned silence, the nurse sighed. "Alright, Hiroki. I'll get you some new clothes. But don't just throw things away like that again, understand?"
Hiroki nodded, relief washing over him. Crisis averted. With his newfound Ryo, he had just enough for another simulation.
He closed his eyes, focusing on the system.
"System, I want to start a simulation."
[Simulation start]
[Age 7, Year 1]
[Month 1] Your sudden recovery again intrigued the doctors, leading to more questions. [Health + 1]
[Month 2] Your rapid progress led to an early discharge. [Health + 1]
[Month 3] You meticulously avoided any suspicious food to prevent poisoning. [+ 1 health capacity]
[Month 4] You informed a clan elder about the poisoning attempt, but they dismissed your concerns. [Health + 1]
[Month 5] You presented evidence to the clan elder, triggering an investigation that exposed the perpetrator. [Auto Deduction lvl up]
[Month 6] The perpetrator was imprisoned. [New Talent: Detective lvl 0]
[Month 9] Fully recovered, you resumed your ninja academy training. [Health + 1]
[Year 2]
[Month 3] Your daily basic exercise routine improved your vitality. [Combat Power + 1, health capacity + 1]
[Month 4] Tragedy struck during a sparring session when your opponent accidentally hit the back of your head, resulting in your death. [New Talent: Unlucky Person]
[Simulation End]
Total Reward
[New talent: Detective lvl 0]
[New talent: Unlucky Person ( Temporary)]
[Auto Deduction lvl 1]
[Combat Power + 1]
[Health capacity + 2]
[Health + 4]
[Detective lvl 0: Increases your rational thinking]
[Auto Deduction lvl 1: Your deduction skills are far superior to a normal person's, entering the realm of genius]
[Unlucky Person: You are prone to encountering unlucky events in life]
[Hiroki - Status Update]
Health: 13/23
Combat power: 4
Talent: Auto Deduction lvl 1, Detective lvl 0, Unlucky Person ( Temporary)
A wave of warmth and clarity washed over Hiroki. He felt his senses sharpen, his mind becoming a finely tuned instrument of logic and deduction. Images from the simulation flashed before his eyes, highlighting the subtle clues and connections he'd instinctively made.
He flexed his fingers, a newfound strength coursing through his limbs. The weakness that had once defined him was fading, replaced by resilience and vitality.
"System," Hiroki inquired, curiosity piqued, "since I can sell my items, can I buy items too?"
[Yes, you can. However, to unlock the shop feature, you need 2000 ryo.]
Hiroki chuckled inwardly. With his meager allowance, it would take months to save up that much. He was still young, but patience wasn't his strong suit. He'd have to find other ways to earn money, and fast.
The day had been a whirlwind of revelations and challenges. Reincarnation, a system, a poisoning attempt, and the harsh reality of his fate in the simulations. It was a lot for a seven-year-old to process.
Hiroki settled back into his hospital bed, his mind buzzing with thoughts and plans. He was determined to break free from the cycle of misfortune, to harness the power of the system, and to forge his own path in this new world.
The journey was just beginning, and Hiroki was ready to face whatever lay ahead, armed with his newfound strength, his sharpened mind, and an unyielding spirit.