It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 5: Agreement Reached, Time-Traveling Cohabitation with Nohara Rin

"Sorry! I don't know about that. But I'll try to find out for you later..." Ishikawa shook his head apologetically.

He knew those inside stories and even more secret information, but that didn't mean Ishikawa was going to reveal everything now.

As I said before, spreading information without a source or basis is just asking for trouble!

Even if there were a world to rely on now, it wouldn't work. You only have one life, and Ishikawa hasn't forgotten the mastermind hidden deep within the ninja world! Nor could he completely trust Nohara Rin, who is filtered through the lens of the story.

Moreover, Ishikawa needs that intelligence to maximize his profits, so naturally he has to be extremely cautious!

"Um, if possible, I would like to ask Miss Lin to help me with my cultivation." Considering his own situation, Ishikawa immediately shamelessly made the suggestion.

Don't let Nohara Rin's age of one year fool you; in terms of strength and knowledge, she's miles ahead of him!

Can you believe that an 11-year-old can master magic? Ishikawa certainly wouldn't let this opportunity to improve himself slip by...

“Yes, and I will keep it a secret to avoid causing any unforeseen changes on your side that could result in losses for Konoha.” Nohara Rin nodded in agreement and promised to keep the secret.

Whether out of personal motives or for the sake of Konoha, she must keep this secret at all costs!!

Moreover, this is Kakashi's disciple! She simply couldn't refuse this request.

Rin's attitude immediately delighted Ishikawa, who promptly suggested techniques for controlling chakra, such as climbing trees and treading water...

Those who are family know their own situation; Ishikawa would never be so ambitious as to try to learn the A-rank medical ninjutsu, Palm Healing Technique.

"Um, you should change your clothes first..."

"Uh, okay." Ishikawa then realized what was happening, his face flushed with embarrassment, and he immediately grabbed his clothes and ran into the bathroom.

"Obito, Minato-sensei, I will definitely change our fate!" Looking at Ishikawa's disheveled figure, Rin chuckled, then her face hardened with determination. "And Kakashi, wait for us..."

A few minutes later.

Dressed neatly, Ishikawa once again stood before the wall, forming hand seals and gathering chakra in his feet, preparing to climb it.

But in that instant, Ishikawa's expression suddenly changed, and his eyes revealed a strange look...

[What's going on? Why can I still extract so much chakra? I was exhausted before I got home, but now I'm almost back to my peak! And I feel like my chakra control has improved a lot...] Feeling the abundant chakra beneath my feet, Ishikawa was filled with doubt and surprise.

His original intention was simply to get some pointers from Nohara Rin before gradually improving his skills. But now…

"That's the feeling!" Suddenly, Ishikawa's eyes narrowed, and he stepped forward, his left foot stomping against the wall. Then, he felt his chakra firmly adhering to the surface of the wall.

Without the slightest hesitation, Ishikawa's right foot followed, smoothly taking the second and third steps...

"You don't seem to need my guidance! Although your chakra usage skills are still a bit rough, climbing trees is no problem at all." Looking at Ishikawa, who was already standing horizontally on the wall, Nohara Rin couldn't help but feel suspicious.

"Well, actually, I mainly wanted to ask about the chakra control techniques for treading water," Ishikawa quickly changed his tune, while his mind raced to figure out the reason behind it.

What's different about this situation is this suddenly appearing dimensional room. Could it be that he can recover chakra more quickly in this room?

But what's with the increased chakra control? He actually succeeded in climbing the tree in one go, even though he hadn't finished the training yet!

Does this room have some kind of cultivation-enhancing effect?

"I see. Since there are no ponds or lakes here, I'll first verbally explain the chakra control techniques for water walking..." Nohara Rin didn't take it seriously and began explaining, "Because of the irregularity and uncertainty of water flow and buoyancy, the use of chakra..."

Seeing Nohara Rin earnestly imparting all her knowledge, Ishikawa immediately fetched a basin of water and began to listen and practice simultaneously.

Although the buoyancy of the water in the basin was negligible, it increased the difficulty of cultivation several times over, but given the limited conditions, Ishikawa had no choice but to make do with it.

Perfect timing! I'll take this opportunity to use up my chakra to test whether this room provides training bonuses and allows for rapid chakra recovery.

"boom……"

More than half an hour later, as the basin of water churned again, Ishikawa once again collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily.

"No, I can't go on! This is my limit..." Looking at the water splashing all over the ground, Ishikawa waved his hand, panting heavily, his eyes filled with uncertainty.

This shouldn't be! Although the training effect, intensity, and duration this time exceeded his previous ones by a considerable margin, it was completely different from what he had expected.

At least, there was no so-called training bonus or rapid chakra recovery effect, even though his previous body had already tested it!

What's going on? Did he misunderstand?

"Wait a minute..." Suddenly, Ishikawa's face lit up with joy as he looked intently at the door behind Nohara Rin.

To be precise, it's the doorknob!

[If I had to say what's different from usual, it's this...] Thinking of how he was almost knocked unconscious by the electric shock before, Ishikawa made a tough decision.

"Fortune favors the bold, I'll risk it all!" Taking two deep breaths, Ishikawa suddenly stood up and walked towards the door again.

Since no one's going to die, why not take a chance and turn a bicycle into a motorcycle? He's had enough of being a loser without any special advantages! Who the hell wants to be a couch potato if there's a shortcut to success...?

"Are you crazy? No!!" Ishikawa Nohara Rin instinctively cried out to stop him as he approached her door. She had personally experienced the lightning strike just now, and it was still fresh in her mind.

But Ishikawa, whose mind was made up, remained unmoved. Despite his reluctance, he still reached out and grabbed it without hesitation...

"Sizzle...click..."

The moment he gripped the doorknob tightly, the electric shock returned instantly, sending waves of pain through Ishikawa's body. The excruciating pain surged into his brain once more.

In less than half a second—no, less than half a second—Ishikawa's limbs stiffened, and he collapsed like a dead dog…

"What exactly is this idiot trying to do?"

Rin Nohara flashed to Ishikawa's side, looking at him who was twitching slightly, and was speechless. Knowing he'd be attacked, he still did it—was he an idiot?

Despite her confusion, Nohara Rin formed hand seals and unleashed a green glow to perform the Palm Healing Technique, intending to help heal the other party, considering that he was Kakashi's disciple.

And at that very moment, suddenly...

Just as Nohara Rin was about to touch Ishikawa, Ishikawa's body suddenly turned from solid to ethereal and gradually dissipated. And not only him, but the tables, chairs, and other items in the room also vanished...

The room, in the blink of an eye, returned to the familiar state that Nohara Rin knew!

Was everything that just happened a dream?