An Ordinary Person in the Ninja World, Plot Ruined

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[Psychological games + multiple POVs + dark turn in the middle and later parts + jealousy-fueled rivalry in the later parts]

Chiyo transmigrated to the Village Hidden in the Leaves and became an orphan. She had no chakra, no bloodline limit, and no powerful clan to protect her.

All she had was a lifespan countdown of five hours.

Dragging her leg, which was encased in a full cast, she found Naruto in a corner. Ignoring the words “Get lost” carved across his back, she opened her arms.

“I’ll catch you.”

[Congratulations on touching “Bonded One 1.” Lifespan +10 hours.]

Once she confirmed that touching a Bonded One could extend her life, she began scheming around every one of them, carefully saving up three months of lifespan. Along the way, she also took on the System’s text-changing missions.

When the sunshine-bright Naruto was bullied, she spent lifespan to change the story. When Uchiha Sasuke was provoked, she spent lifespan to change the story. She even changed the massacre plan.

By the time her Bonded Ones had grown from three to six, she could barely keep up with them all. She had no choice but to tough it out, spending time with each Bonded One while changing the story, never realizing that their gazes were growing darker and more twisted.

She thought she was the only one scheming.

Then one day, she found herself with no way out.

The good news: She had saved up enough lifespan to live to a hundred.

The bad news: She was being hunted.

The worse news: Her secret identity was exposed.

The even worse news: They had known all along.

Multiple character POVs

Naruto: She was the one who opened her arms first that day. I saw the light. Later, we became friends, and I always opened my arms to give her a big hug. She says I’m clingy, but she was the one who came after me first. Those people crowding around her had better understand that she’s my light. If anyone dares touch her, I’ll show them what the Nine-Tails is really like.

Sasuke: Pineapple-flavored candy is her favorite, and it’s what started our friendship... But on the day I awakened my Sharingan for her, her eyes were filled with someone else. She’d better hope I never find proof, or these eyes will make sure she can’t even think of running away.

Itachi: She’s good at lying. As it happens, so am I, so we’re alike. I counted every person she hugged. When she hugged me, she came up with such a clumsy excuse. She thought she’d hidden things well, but my network of spies is far more extensive than she imagines.

Little Prince of the Desert Gourd: Her hands are so soft. After she touched me once, I wanted her to do it again. Every time she says she won’t leave me, I want to hold on even tighter. She’d better really mean it, or even Shukaku won’t be able to stop me from finding her.

[More Bonded Ones lurk in the shadows...]

Reader's guide:

All characters are female.

The first ten chapters are for building up some lifespan.

She uses the System to extend her life and change the story, not to get stronger and level up.

Multiple character POVs. The early chapters have plot and everyday life, with little fighting. There are several interwoven relationships, and the middle and later parts are a pure romantic rivalry.

The story has a mountain of headcanons, and some characters may be OCs.

It does not follow the original plot.

Bonded Ones with text on them: Naruto, Sasuke, Gaara, Itachi, Kakashi, Neji.

Random interviews may appear in the author's notes.

More details will be added if needed.

2026-04-15

Theme: Chase your dreams, and a bright future lies ahead