Bleach: I Have No Talent

Shiro stood before the bathroom mirror, towel in hand, his reflection revealing a body that had become firmer through rigorous training and the system's enhancements. His abdominal muscles were beginning to define, a testament to his dedication. Unable to resist, he struck a few poses, admiring the progress he'd made.

As the initial excitement faded, the soreness from his muscles set in. He sighed, feeling the weight of his exertions. With a final glance at his reflection, he left the bathroom and collapsed onto his bed, eager for rest.

Just as his eyelids fluttered shut, the familiar chime of the system echoed in his mind. Groaning, he opened his eyes and glanced at the screen that materialized before him.

**Ding!**

**System Notification**

**New Quest**

**Objective:** Defeat Haku Yuki on the Great Naruto Bridge in the Land of Waves.

**Reward:** 5% Progress

**Penalty:** Loss of 5% Progress

**Warning:** This quest cannot be declined.

**Time in host's world will be paused until host's return.**

**Host will be teleported in 3... 2... 1...**

Before Shiro could process the information, a blinding light enveloped him, and the world around him vanished.

The Great Naruto Bridge, a monumental structure connecting the Land of Waves to the Land of Fire, stood before him. Constructed by Tazuna, the bridge was named in honor of Naruto Uzumaki, who played a pivotal role in its completion.

At the center of the bridge stood Haku Yuki, a young shinobi from the Land of Water and a descendant of the Yuki clan. Haku was known for his ice-based jutsu and his unwavering loyalty to Zabuza Momochi.

Shiro's heart raced as he faced Haku, the weight of the quest pressing down on him. He knew this encounter would test him like never before.

The air around the Great Naruto Bridge grew colder as Haku's ice mirrors surrounded Shiro from all sides. The wind whipped violently, and Shiro's breath fogged in the freezing atmosphere. Haku's eyes glinted with a deadly resolve—he wasn't here to test Shiro. He was here to kill him.

Shiro clenched his fists, feeling the familiar adrenaline rush. He'd faced threats like this before—people who were intent on ending his life with every move. He wasn't going to let that happen.

"Ice Release: Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals!" Haku shouted, and the mirrors blinked into existence around him. His reflection multiplied in each one, and Shiro's senses screamed at him—there were no safe spots.

Haku moved first, darting between the mirrors with the speed of a phantom. Shiro's Sharingan activated, its blood-red hue illuminating his vision as he tracked the movements. But Haku wasn't just fast—he was precise. Senbon needles sliced through the air, aiming for Shiro's throat, chest, and legs with deadly accuracy.

Shiro dodged and blocked with his Asauchi, but one of the needles grazed his cheek, a sharp pain that made his blood boil. "Damn it," he muttered under his breath.

Without wasting another moment, Shiro dashed forward, using his Shunpo to close the distance and break through one of the mirrors. The sound of cracking ice rang in his ears as he collided with Haku. But the moment they met, Haku vanished again into another mirror, appearing behind him.

"Water Style: Water Prison Jutsu!" Haku called out, and a massive sphere of water erupted around Shiro, trapping him in an airtight, suffocating cage. The pressure was suffocating, and Shiro struggled to move.

Shiro focused. Don't panic. He activated Reiatsu Strengthening, flooding his body with energy, and with a burst of power, he shattered the water prison. He gasped for breath as he pushed himself out, his body sore and bruised from the constant strain.

Haku was waiting for him, poised and ready. "You can't escape, Shiro. You're just delaying the inevitable."

Shiro gritted his teeth. He had to end this, and quickly.

The ice mirrors reappeared around him, surrounding him once more. Haku's senbon filled the air, a storm of lethal projectiles. Shiro's Sharingan flared as he dodged, twisting and weaving through the barrage of needles, but some still pierced through his clothing, grazing his skin. Pain surged through him, but he couldn't let it slow him down.

He had to take the offensive. He couldn't keep dodging.

Haku's voice rang out again, cold and commanding. "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!"

A massive dragon of water surged toward Shiro with terrifying force. He couldn't avoid it. The attack moved too quickly, and Shiro was forced to block. He swung his Asauchi, creating a barrier of energy with his Reiatsu Strengthening, trying to push the water back. But the water dragon was relentless, pushing him back and pinning him against a nearby rock.

Shiro gritted his teeth as the water pressure tried to drown him. He struggled to maintain his footing, but he couldn't hold back for much longer. With one final, desperate push, Shiro unleashed a surge of energy and broke free, gasping for air as the dragon's form shattered into harmless water.

Haku was already on the move again. The mirrors around him shifted, ready to unleash another assault. But Shiro's eyes sharpened, and he realized his chance. He focused on Haku's movements, watching for a mistake. He saw it.

Haku hesitated, just for a second, as he repositioned himself behind a mirror. That was all Shiro needed.

With a burst of Shunpo, Shiro closed the distance and lunged at Haku, his Asauchi aimed not at his chest, but at his legs. The strike hit hard, the blade slicing through the flesh and bone of Haku's knee. A loud crack echoed as Haku collapsed to the ground, unable to stand.

Shiro stood over him, breathing heavily, his heart pounding. He wasn't done yet.

Without wasting a second, Shiro twisted his blade, locking Haku's injured leg into an immobilizing position, rendering him unable to fight further.

"It's over, Haku," Shiro said, his voice steady but with a note of finality. "You're not getting up from this."

Haku's breath was shallow, his face twisted in pain and disbelief. "You... You're just like the others. You're stronger than I thought. I'll remember this."

Shiro stepped back, lowering his Asauchi, breathing heavily as he looked down at Haku. There was no pride in his eyes, only exhaustion. He'd survived, and he hadn't killed.

As Shiro stood over Haku's immobilized form, his breath came in ragged gasps, his body screaming in protest after the intense battle. He wiped sweat from his brow and tightened his grip on his Asauchi, his heart pounding. Then, the familiar sound of the system echoed in his mind.

Ding!

System Notification:

Quest Complete!

Defeat Haku Yuki on the Great Naruto Bridge.

Reward: 5% Progress.

Shiro felt a wave of warmth surge through him, and his exhaustion seemed to lighten slightly as the reward integrated into his body.

Progress: 15.61%.

Another notification appeared before his eyes.

System Notification:

"Host will now be teleported back to the original world. Time in the host's world will resume as normal."

Shiro sighed in relief, the tension in his body easing just slightly.

System's countdown began.

3... 2... 1...

The world around Shiro blurred, the icy atmosphere of the bridge dissolving into a swirling void of light and shadow. In an instant, he felt his feet land firmly on solid ground, the familiar scent of his dorm room filling his nostrils.

The adrenaline from the fight faded as he looked around, the quiet room a stark contrast to the chaos of the battle. He let out a long exhale, running a hand through his damp hair.

"Back home," he muttered, sinking onto his bed. His muscles still ached, and the pain from Haku's attacks lingered, but there was no time to relax fully. He had more training to do, more challenges ahead.

Shiro glanced at the system screen one last time, determination flickering in his tired eyes.

"Let's see what's next."

With that, he laid down, his body begging for rest. This time, he allowed himself to give in, the world fading to black as he drifted into an uneasy sleep.

End of Chapter Stats

Progress: 13.61%

Template: Madara Uchiha

[System Status]

Strength: 40

Endurance: 39

Speed: 42

Reiatsu Control: 38

Intelligence: 34

Battle Instinct: 36

[Abilities]

Sharingan (2nd Tomoe):

Enhanced tracking of fast movements, with greater accuracy.

Can cast basic genjutsu, manipulating the opponent's perception.

Can copy techniques such as Zanjutsu, Hakuda, and Kidō with near-perfect accuracy, adapting them for personal use.

Hollow Detection: Sense the presence of Hollows.

[Techniques Unlocked]

Water Style: Water Prison Jutsu

Shunpo

Byakurai

Shō

Reiatsu Strengthening

Moeru Danmaku

Water Style: Water Shark Bullet

Kaidō

[Asauchi Imprinting Progress]

Current Bond Level: 14%

[Ongoing Quests]

Get Madara Uchiha's Template progress to 20% in 2 months.

Reward: Unlock all past life memories

Penalty: Never unlock past life memories again