Aizen's Advice

Night was falling.

Naruto clicked on the post that had changed his life again.

After a moment's thought, I began to type carefully.

@The Person Standing on the Sky

Thank you so much for your suggestion! I followed your method today, and I noticed a real difference in how people look at me now!

You're right. To gain recognition, you must first accept yourself. I will continue to work hard!

The post also included a recent selfie of herself wearing black-rimmed glasses and sitting at her desk.

Although the background was still somewhat cluttered, a light had already appeared in the boy's eyes.

After sending his thanks, Naruto felt he had accomplished something important.

He then switched interfaces and posted a new SOS message.

How can I improve my physical fitness? I need specific and consistent training methods, please!

After posting the message, Naruto waited for a reply while beginning to memorize the basic information.

After putting on Aizen's glasses, Naruto, who is usually impatient, easily entered a state of flow, as if the world consisted only of the words in the book.

Before we knew it, two hours had passed.

[Ding! Phase One Mission Completed]

It must be said that even Naruto could quickly memorize the most basic content.

[A D-level treasure chest has been obtained; it can be accumulated]

[Does this accumulate? Every three low-level treasure chests can be combined into one high-level treasure chest.]

"accumulation."

Naruto answered without hesitation.

After two days of exploration, he has realized that the higher the level of the treasure chest, the better the rewards.

Therefore, he will definitely upgrade the treasure chest whenever he has the chance.

[Phase Two: Long-Term Reading]

[Task Requirements: Read and memorize all the books]

[Mission Reward: D-Rank Treasure Chest, can be accumulated]

"call."

Naruto took off his glasses and let out a long sigh of relief.

Before he knew it, he had already completed the task, and this sense of accomplishment gave him a great feeling of achievement.

"Let's see if anyone replies to me."

He remembered the post he had just published, and when he reopened the light screen, he found that there were indeed quite a few new replies.

Floor 1 [The Strongest Sorcerer]:

"Physical constitution? That's a real problem for the weak. Listen up, kid, the fastest way to become stronger is to face death head-on!"

"Find a top-tier... no, find a really strong guy to fight. Maybe when you're about to be killed, you'll awaken some strange ability!"

"Of course, the more likely outcome is death~ Hahaha!"

[Suggestion included: Confront death]

Naruto's lips twitched: "...Is this guy crazy? He's definitely crazy, pass!"

2nd Floor [King of the Undead]

"The mortal body is indeed fragile. The most efficient way to improve quickly is to perform an immortal transformation ritual."

"By choosing to abandon one's human identity, although one will lose some of the ability to experience pleasure, one will gain eternal life and unlimited physical strength."

"Do you need me to provide a ritual? The cost is very cheap; you can use your soul as collateral."

[Suggestion already included: Transform into an undead]

Naruto's forehead was covered in sweat, and he shook his head frantically:

"...You'll die. If you follow the advice completely, you'll definitely turn into a monster."

He couldn't help but sigh, "There are indeed a lot of weirdos on the forum."

Just as he was about to give up, a reply with a completely different style appeared.

3rd Floor [Charcoal Seller]:

"Hello, it's great to see that you want to work hard to become stronger."

I used to be very weak, and I couldn't even protect my family.

But with the help of everyone in the forum, we finally managed to protect what was so precious.

With enough effort, the human body possesses limitless potential. If you don't mind, you can try the basic training method of water breathing.

Although I don't know what the energy is called where you live, the source of all power comes from the heartbeat and breathing.

This breathing technique can make your body more resilient and your movements more fluid.

This was followed by a long string of pictures and text.

As if afraid he wouldn't be able to learn it, there was a bonus video at the end of the text.

In addition to explaining breathing rhythm, the video also includes...

A boy with a scar on his forehead was holding a huge gourd, and eventually he blew it so hard it exploded.

Naruto watched the exploding gourd in the video and subconsciously touched his chest.

"Becoming stronger through breathing? It seems difficult, but it's at least much more reliable than turning into an undead."

Naruto could feel an indescribable sincerity and warmth from that passage.

[Long-Term Mission: Breathing of Water - Full Focus]

[Task Requirements: Improve your breathing technique proficiency and blow up a hot water bottle in one breath]

[Progress: Hot water bottle burst (0/1), Breathing Technique Proficiency (0/1000)]

"good!"

A flame ignited in Naruto's eyes.

"I don't understand how it works, but all I have to do is blow the bag up in one breath, right? I'll go buy one after school tomorrow!"

……

The virtual circle, the virtual night palace.

On the cold throne, Aizen Sousuke rested his cheek on one hand, his gaze sweeping calmly over the forum screen in front of him.

The Hogyoku has merged perfectly, and the Spirit King's Palace is now in ruins.

With the help of the forum, everything on his timeline was under control, and all things returned to silence.

However, absolute power leads to absolute boredom.

To him, the world was like a book that had already been read and had nothing new to offer.

"Thank you... for accepting me..."

Looking at the awkward thank you message from the blond boy on the screen...

It was like a tiny pebble thrown into the still lake of his heart, creating a ripple.

Aizen's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, a smile that was neither quite a smile nor a frown.

He never expected that his unintentional action would bring him a little bit of pleasure.

"They look so alike... Ichigo Kurosaki."

The orange-haired substitute Grim Reaper who once brought him some joy.

However, Kurosaki Ichigo is a sword that can only slash.

This brat named Naruto Uzumaki seems to be a blank slate.

"If it were you, what kind of fruit would you bear?"

Aizen is like a bored god, observing ants in a glass box.

Watch how they carry food and how they communicate.

In his eyes, this little guy named Naruto Uzumaki was the most interesting experiment among them.

He wanted to see what kind of fruit this seed with a sunlit core would bear if watered with shadows and schemes.

Is he a savior who only shouts slogans? Or is he a ruler like him...?

So he sent the message again.

"Thanks? That's a boring sentiment, but you've certainly taken a decent first step."

"But true recognition doesn't come from letting others see you."

The key is that you can see through them; their outward appearance is merely the most superficial layer of camouflage.

"The next step is to open your eyes and observe and understand the desires, fears, relationships, and weaknesses of everyone around you."

"When your understanding of the environment surpasses that of everyone else, you begin to have the qualifications to be recognized and looked up to by others."

[Suggestion included: Information collection and analysis]

[Task Requirements: Create a "person profile" and analyze basic information about at least 10 people around you.]

[Mission Reward: D-Rank Treasure Chest]