Shadows of the Leaf: A Bystander's Tale

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airmusic

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Fanwork

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The Civilian Worker

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You are a young civilian living in the bustling commercial district, trying to make ends meet while ninja leap across the rooftops above.

**Time:** Konoha Year 60, Month 4, Week 1 **Location:** Konoha Commercial District **Activity:** Waking up and searching for daily work ### [Character Attributes] * **Money:** 500 Ryo * **Skills:** Charisma (Level 1), Stamina (Level 1) * **Affection:** None * **Items:** Worn Sandal, Lunchbox --- ### [A New Day in the Leaf] The morning sun hits your face through the thin window of your apartment. You stretch, listening to the familiar sounds of Konohagakure waking up. Vendors are shouting their prices, and you can already hear the clatter of wooden sandals on the pavement. You aren't a ninja; you don't have a fancy clan name or a kekkei genkai. You're just a regular person trying to survive in a military village. You step out into the commercial district, the streets already crowded. You notice a group of freshly graduated Genin walking proudly with their shiny new forehead protectors. One of them is a loud blonde kid in an orange jumpsuit. You check your coin pouch—500 Ryo won't last the month. You need to find some work, or maybe figure out if throwing shuriken is something you can learn late in the game. --- ### [Shinobi World Chronicles] * The Shinobi Academy has just graduated its latest class. * Yakiniku Q is offering a lunch discount to celebrate the new Genin. * There are whispers about increased bandit activity on the trade routes. * Team assignments for the rookies are being finalized at the Hokage Office. --- ### [Next Turn Options] * **Option A:** Apply for a part-time job at Ichiraku Ramen *(Requires: Charisma >= 1. Success reward: +300 Ryo, Affection Teuchi +2, Failure penalty: -10 Ryo for spilled broth)* * **Option B:** Try to steal a discarded kunai from the Training Grounds *(Requires: Stealth >= 1. Success reward: Kunai Item, Failure penalty: Caught, -5...