Naruto:AFK SYSTEM (COPY ABILITY )

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Morning in the Orphanage

Ren slowly opened his eyes, greeted by the dim light filtering through the small, cracked window of the orphanage. The room was filled with the quiet murmurs of children waking up, some stretching lazily, while others were already up and about. The air smelled of old wood and dampness, a scent he was slowly getting used to.

He sat up, rubbing his eyes, and instinctively pulled up his system screen.

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[AFK Progress]

Experience gained while sleeping:

+2 Chakra Control

+1 Speed

+1 Intelligence

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"It's not much, but every bit counts," Ren thought, feeling the subtle changes in his body. His mind felt sharper, and his movements were slightly smoother than the day before.

Unlike the other kids, who were mostly focused on just getting through the day, Ren had a bigger goal—survival and strength. He wasn't from this world originally, and that meant he knew how dangerous it could be. War, conspiracies, rogue ninjas… if he remained weak, he would be nothing more than a background character destined to be forgotten.

But that wasn't going to happen.

He needed to start training.

Observing and Learning

After finishing the bland breakfast—a simple bowl of rice and miso soup—Ren stepped outside into the orphanage's small yard. The children here weren't completely helpless; even though they were civilians, many of them still admired shinobi and imitated their movements.

In one corner of the yard, a group of kids was practicing basic fighting stances. They weren't being trained by anyone professional, but they had likely picked up some moves by watching genin or chuunin in the village.

Ren's eyes sharpened. This was his chance.

He activated his Copy System for the first time.

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[Copy System – Level 1]

Copying physical movements… Success!

New skill acquired: Basic Combat Stance.

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As soon as the notification appeared, something shifted inside him. His muscles adjusted automatically, and his posture became more balanced without him even trying.

"This… this is incredible."

For the next hour, he simply stood there, watching and copying.

A boy with short brown hair threw a simple punch.

[Copying basic attack form… Success!]

Another boy tried a clumsy kick.

[Copying basic kick form… Success!]

Every time he saw a movement, it became his own. His body memorized the actions instantly, refining them slightly beyond what the kids themselves could manage.

By noon, the system notified him again.

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[Copy System Upgraded!]

Level 2 Unlocked: Can now copy Basic Taijutsu.

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Ren clenched his fists. This was progress.

Testing the Limits

Now that he could copy Basic Taijutsu, Ren needed to test just how effective it was.

He approached one of the older boys who was sparring. "Hey, can I try?"

The boy, probably around 11 years old, smirked. "You? You've never fought before."

Ren just shrugged. "I want to learn."

"Fine," the boy agreed, stepping forward. "Don't cry if you get hurt."

The kids gathered around, excited for a fight.

The older boy rushed at Ren, throwing a straight punch.

But Ren's body reacted on its own.

He leaned slightly to the side, dodging the punch by mere inches. His muscles moved smoothly, like he had been training for years.

Then, without hesitation, he threw a counterattack—his fist striking the boy's shoulder.

Thud!

The impact wasn't too strong, but it was clean. The older boy stumbled back, eyes wide. "What the—?"

Ren himself was just as surprised. His body was fighting on its own, reacting purely based on what he had copied.

The boy lunged again, but this time, Ren easily sidestepped and swept his leg forward, knocking him off balance.

Thud!

The crowd gasped.

"Ren won?!"

"He's never even trained before!"

The boy groaned, rubbing his bruised shoulder as he stood up. "What the hell, man… Where did you learn to fight like that?"

Ren just smiled slightly. "I guess I'm a fast learner."

A Step Towards Ninjutsu

Winning a simple spar was nice, but it wasn't enough. Taijutsu alone wouldn't help him much in the long run. He needed ninjutsu.

But there was a problem—civilians had no access to chakra training. Shinobi families taught their children from a young age, but orphans like him had no way of learning unless they were lucky enough to enter the academy.

Still, Ren wasn't discouraged.

He had to find a way.

That's when he remembered—Konohamaru!

The Hokage's grandson was often seen running around, trying to imitate ninja techniques. If Ren could observe him long enough, he might be able to copy his movements and unlock the ability to use chakra-based techniques.

With that thought in mind, he made a plan.

The First Glimpse of Chakra

The next morning, Ren sneaked out of the orphanage and made his way toward the Hokage's office. Sure enough, he soon spotted a familiar young boy—Konohamaru Sarutobi—lurking around with his two friends.

Konohamaru was infamous for trying to sneak up on his grandfather, the Third Hokage, and prove himself as a shinobi.

Ren watched carefully as Konohamaru attempted to use the Clone Jutsu (Bunshin no Jutsu).

Konohamaru's hands formed a familiar seal—Ram → Snake → Tiger—and with a burst of chakra, a poorly formed, half-transparent clone appeared beside him.

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[Copy System Activated]

Analyzing hand seals… Success!

Analyzing chakra flow… Failure.

Chakra not yet unlocked.

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"Damn… I need to unlock my chakra first."

Even though he could copy the hand movements, his body still lacked the ability to manipulate chakra.

Konohamaru groaned. "Ugh! It still looks terrible!"

His friend patted his back. "Well, you're still better than before."

Ren smirked slightly. If even a kid like Konohamaru could use jutsu, then so could he.

Unlocking Chakra

Back at the orphanage, Ren sat down in his room and closed his eyes.

He knew that shinobi unlocked their chakra through meditation and concentration. It wasn't something that happened instantly—it required focus.

He took a deep breath, trying to sense the energy within his body.

Minutes passed.

Then an hour.

And then—

A faint warmth.

It was subtle, but he could feel something deep inside him. A flowing energy that had always been there but had never been used.

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[System Notification]

Chakra detected! Unlocking Chakra Control feature…

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Ren's heart pounded.

"Yes… Finally."

Next Goal – The First Jutsu

Now that he had unlocked chakra, his next step was clear—learning his first jutsu.

He opened his system panel, checking his progress.

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[Status]

Name: Ren

Age: 10

Chakra Control: Basic (New)

Copy System: Level 2 (Can copy Basic Taijutsu)

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Things were progressing faster than he expected.

With Copy System Level 3, he could start copying simple ninjutsu. He just needed to observe it being performed properly at least once.

Tomorrow, he would return to watch Konohamaru again.

His first jutsu was within reach.

To Be Continued…

Next Chapter: The First Jutsu – Mastering the Clone Technique!