Starting in Naruto with a Daily Login System

Chapter 3 Why did you redeem it?

The Spice Jar Massacre was behind us.

The bandits had been dealt with (read: blinded and humiliated). The merchant safely arrived at his destination (after conveniently forgetting to pay us). And most importantly…

We were finally done with that disaster of a D-rank mission.

So, naturally, Minato did what any good sensei would do.

"Alright, team! Time for a reward!"

I perked up. "Is it an actual war mission?"

Obito groaned. "Kakashi, stop asking for violence."

Minato chuckled. "Not quite. We're getting ramen!"

…

Oh.

Oh, that was way better.

As soon as we arrived, the warm, rich scent of broth and fresh noodles filled the air. The little ramen stand was cozy, a beacon of comfort in this cruel, ninja-filled world.

We sat down, and Teuchi—the legend, the myth, the man himself—greeted us with a smile. "Ah, Minato! The usual?"

Minato nodded. "And get these three whatever they want. It's on me."

Obito practically had stars in his eyes. "Anything?!"

Minato laughed. "Within reason."

Obito immediately turned to Teuchi. "Your biggest bowl. Extra pork. Extra noodles. Extra everything!"

I sighed. "I'll have a regular miso ramen. No unnecessary dramatics."

Rin giggled. "I'll take shoyu ramen, please!"

As we waited, Obito turned to me with an eyebrow raised. "Regular miso? Seriously? You have no soul."

I shrugged. "Or maybe I just understand the beauty of balance, unlike someone who's about to drown in broth."

Obito scoffed. "I'll have you know, I'm carb-loading for my next mission."

I leaned on the counter. "Yeah? When is it? Next week?"

Minato, ever the peacekeeper, chuckled. "Come on now, you two. Enjoy the moment."

When the bowls arrived, all conversation ceased. The steam rose, the aroma intoxicating.

Obito grabbed his chopsticks like a man possessed. "Alright, see you guys in another life." Then he dived in.

Rin ate more gracefully, humming in satisfaction. "It's so good!"

Minato slurped his noodles, radiating pure joy. "Nothing beats Ichiraku after a mission!"

And me? I took a bite… and nearly teared up.

Was this what happiness felt like?

For a moment, I forgot about war, destiny, and tragic storylines. There was only broth, noodles, and the quiet warmth of being part of a team.

...Then Obito choked on a piece of pork.

"ACK—" He thumped his chest, flailing. Rin quickly handed him water while Minato patted his back, trying so hard not to laugh.

I just sighed. 

After our little ramen celebration, I finally made my way home.

Minato-sensei and Rin had gone off in different directions, and Obito—despite eating enough ramen to fuel a small army—insisted on walking me home like I was some fragile old man. I had to physically shove him away before he finally left, grumbling something about team bonding.

Now, with my house finally in sight, I exhaled.

Finally. Peace. Quiet. And most importantly…

It was time to redeem my Daily Login reward.

Stepping inside, I kicked off my sandals and flopped onto my bed, staring at the ceiling.

I'd been holding off on claiming my reward all day. It was the only thing that kept me sane through Cabbage Duty and Obito's near-death ramen experience.

With a deep breath, I pulled up my system interface.

[Daily Login System – First Login Bonus]Reward Available! Tap to Claim.

I tapped.

The interface swirled, and golden text appeared before me.

Congratulations! You have received: Beginner's Survival Kit!

Contents:

✅ 1x Chakra Recovery Pill – Instantly restores 50% chakra. Tastes like regret.

✅ 1x Instant Ramen (Ichiraku Special) – The holy grail of emergency food.

✅ 1x Mystery Scroll (???) – Its effects are unknown. Try not to die using it.

Three items materialized in front of me, glowing slightly before settling down.

And just as I was about to grab them—

[New Feature Unlocked – System Inventory]→ A personal inventory where system rewards are stored. Only system rewards. No other items allowed.

I stared at the message.

Wait. So I had a storage space… but only for system items?

I immediately tried to shove one of my kunai inside. Error.

I picked up a random book. Error.

I tossed in a pair of socks. Error.

...Huh.

So basically, my inventory was a VIP club, and only gacha rewards were allowed inside. Meanwhile, my actual gear and personal belongings? Homeless.

I sighed. "Of course."

Still, this was huge. I didn't have to worry about losing my system rewards or carrying them around like some weirdo. Everything I earned would stay neatly stored in this exclusive loot vault.

Honestly? I wasn't mad.

I pulled up the inventory screen and tapped on the Mystery Scroll.

[Mystery Scroll]Type: ???Effect: ???Warning: Opening may lead to unexpected results. Use at your own risk.

I squinted at the description.

That was not reassuring.

And considering my luck, "unexpected results" could mean anything—from unlocking a hidden technique to summoning a flock of angry geese.

I decided to save it for later. Preferably in a controlled environment where I wouldn't accidentally explode.

Next, I checked out the Chakra Recovery Pill.

[Chakra Recovery Pill]Effect: Instantly restores 50% of chakra.Taste Review: Regret.

…Right. That was going into storage for emergencies.

Finally, the Instant Ramen (Ichiraku Special).

[Instant Ramen – Ichiraku Special]Effect: Delicious.Expiration Date: Never.Note: This is a system item. It will never spoil.

My eyes widened. Infinite shelf life?

This was not normal ramen. This was god ramen. This was the kind of emergency food that could sit in my inventory for years and still be perfect.

I grinned. "Alright, that's actually amazing."

I stored the ramen and sat there, staring at the Mystery Scroll in my hands.

The logical part of my brain said, Kakashi, maybe wait until morning. Maybe test it in a safe, open area where nothing can go wrong.

The other part of my brain—the part that made terrible life choices—said, Bro, just open it. What's the worst that could happen?

And, well… that second part was making a lot of sense.

I mean, what could happen? It's not like the scroll was going to summon a mythical beast or rewrite the laws of reality, right?

Right?

I sighed. "Screw it."

With zero hesitation and even less common sense, I unfurled the scroll.

The second the seal broke, glowing kanji flared to life, pulsing with chakra.

A surge of energy exploded from the parchment, nearly knocking me off my feet. The air crackled with electricity, and a sudden gust of wind slammed into me, sending papers, books, and loose kunai flying across my room.

And then—BOOM.

A massive puff of smoke filled the air, expanding so fast it practically consumed my entire house.

Through the thick haze, I saw a shadow—something large, winged, and perched on what used to be my desk.

Then the smoke cleared…

And I found myself face-to-face with a giant eagle.

A very annoyed giant eagle.

The eagle was enormous—easily taller than me, with golden-brown feathers that shimmered faintly in the dim light. Its razor-sharp talons dug into the wood, and its piercing yellow eyes locked onto me like a predator sizing up its prey.

I didn't move.

It didn't move.

For a moment, we just stared at each other in awkward silence.

Then, in a deep, disapproving voice, the eagle spoke.

"You are not the summoner I was expecting."

I swallowed. "Uh… yeah. About that—"

The eagle's eyes narrowed. "Did you even read the contract before activating the summoning seal?"

I glanced down at the now-empty scroll in my hands.

Then I slowly looked back up at the very large, very unimpressed eagle.

"…Define 'read.'"

The eagle sighed—a long, tired sigh, the kind a teacher makes when a student hands in a blank test.

"Unbelievable."

Okay. Okay. No need to panic. I probably didn't just do something irreversible.

…Right?

I took a deep breath. "Sooo… just to clarify, I didn't—uh—accidentally sign some permanent contract with you or anything, did I?"

The eagle tilted its head. "You absolutely did."

I felt my soul leave my body.

"…I did what now?"

The eagle fluffed its wings. "That scroll contained an ancient summoning contract. By activating it, you have officially entered a binding agreement with the Eagle Clan."

I blinked.

Once.

Twice.

Three times.

Then, very slowly, I turned my gaze to the heavens (or, in this case, my ceiling) and internally screamed. (Well, its not that thinking back.)

The eagle, meanwhile, didn't seem all that bothered. It casually inspected my messy room, looking entirely unimpressed.

After a long pause, it sighed again. "Well, rules are rules. I suppose I should introduce myself."

It straightened its posture, wings spreading slightly.

"I am Raikou, a warrior of the Eagle Clan. You are now my summoner."

I stared. "So you're saying… I can summon you whenever I want?"

Raikou narrowed his eyes. "Summoning is a sacred contract, not a convenience store service."

"…So, no?"

He let out a sharp huff, clearly regretting his life choices.

"Listen, kid. I don't know how you got your hands on that scroll, but you're stuck with this contract now. That means if you ever need me in battle, I might answer your call."

"Might?"

"Depends on my mood."

Ah. Great. So I had a summon now… with an attitude problem.

I pinched the bridge of my nose. "Just to clarify—there's no way to undo this?"

Raikou gave me the most judgmental look imaginable.

"Oh, sure. All you have to do is travel to the peak of Mount Tenrai, complete the Trials of the Sky, and receive the blessing of the Great Elder. Should only take you, what—twenty, thirty years?"

"…I see."

So, in other words, no.

I exhaled, rubbing my temples. Why am I like this?

Raikou stretched his wings and shook his head. "Well, this has been fun. I'm heading back."

With a powerful flap, he vanished in a puff of smoke, leaving me alone in my now completely destroyed room.

I stared at the mess.

Then at the empty scroll.

Then at my hand, where a faint summoning contract seal had appeared.

I took a deep breath.

And very calmly said:

"…I am never listening to my reckless impulses again."

Pause.

"…Probably."

After messing around with my inventory, I sat back against the wall, stretching.

Today wasn't terrible. No one died. I got free ramen. I unlocked a storage system. And even though I was stuck in an anime plotline filled with tragic backstories and unavoidable suffering, at least I had one thing going for me—

My Daily Login System.

And as long as I kept logging in…

Maybe, just maybe, I could change how things played out.

But for now?

Sleep.