Chương 3: Chapter 3: "Am I in Naruto?"

As Smoke sailed through the endless sea, the rhythmic sounds of waves and the salty breeze became his constant companions. Hours passed, and the monotony of the open sea began to lull him into a drowsy state. It was in the midst of this journey, in the middle of nowhere, that Smoke felt a peculiar sensation as if he had just escaped a bubble.

Smoke: (rubbing his eyes) What was that? Must be some weird sea illusion.

Shrugging it off, he decided to dismiss the odd feeling and went back to sleep on his makeshift raft.

The next morning, as the first light of dawn painted the sky, Smoke awoke to find himself on a rocky shore. Confusion etched his face as he glanced around, realizing that his raft had somehow led him to an unknown destination.

Smoke: (muttering) How did I end up here? Wasn't I in the middle of the sea?

Smoke: Hey System??

PLS: {}

Smoke: SYSTEM??

PLS: {}

Smoke: It didn't crash did it?? I didn't even take devil fruit from it yet…

Let's look around first then I'll see what's up with the system

Not deterred by the unexpected turn of events, Smoke leaped off the raft, scanning the surroundings. To his joy, the rocky shore gave way to a landscape with a distinct path leading inland. Determined, Smoke decided to explore.

After a short walk, Smoke encountered a merchant caravan, with traders hawking their wares in a bustling market-like setting. Intrigued, he approached, trying to make sense of his new surroundings.

Merchant 1 (Ichirou): Ah, greetings traveler! Would you be interested in these fine silks from the Land of Fire?

Smoke: (looking around) Land of Fire? Where am I?

Merchant 2 (Hana): You must be new around here! We're in the Land of Fire, near the Village Hidden in the Leaves.

The mention of the "Hidden Village" caught Smoke's attention, and a strange feeling crept over him.

Smoke: (muttering) Hidden Village? Why does that sound so familiar?

As he continued conversing with the merchants, the discussions about locations felt oddly familiar, like distant memories resurfacing. But it was when the topic shifted to ninjas that realization dawned upon him.

Merchant 3 (Ryuu): Have you heard about the brave ninjas from the Hidden Leaf? They're renowned for their incredible skills.

Smoke: (eyes widening) Ninjas? Wait, am I in Naruto?

The merchants exchanged puzzled glances, not understanding Smoke's confusion.

Ichirou: Naruto? What's that? You must be mistaken, friend.

Ignoring their skepticism, Smoke decided to explore the village. As he traversed the unfamiliar streets, the architecture, the clothing, and even the people confirmed his suspicions—he was indeed in the world of Naruto.

Smoke: (whispering to himself) This one-piece was bad enough now I am in Naruto?

The village buzzed with activity, Merchants selling their product, villagers going about their daily lives. Smoke's mind raced with questions, but before he could fully grasp the situation, he found himself at a crossroads.

Old Villager (Eiji): Young traveler, you seem lost. Looking for something?

Smoke: (nervously) Yeah, I am. How did I get here?

Eiji: (smirking) Ah, the mysteries of this land are vast. Perhaps fate brought you here for a reason.

As Smoke continued his journey through the village, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was part of a story larger than himself. The clash between the familiar and the fantastical created a surreal atmosphere.

Dusk fell, and Smoke decided to find a place to rest. As he sat under the shade of a tree, gazing at the unfamiliar stars, a realization dawned on him—he was now a character in the very stories he had enjoyed as a reader.

Smoke: (looking at the sky) Well, if I'm in Naruto, I might as well make the most of it. What adventures await me in this world?

As the night enveloped the Hidden Leaf Village, Smoke, the unexpected visitor, contemplated the unfolding of his new tale within the pages of the Naruto universe. The journey had just begun, and the possibilities were as vast as the ninja world itself.