DC: The Gamer

[1st POV]

I spent the first day resting both my mind and body. Well, more accurately, I was drinking and watching TV.

Arthur and Rick called a couple of times, and then I started reading some of the romantic nonsense left behind by previous tenants.

By the morning, I had a hangover, but once it passed quickly, I decided to dive back into my chakra experiments using my old methods.

By lunchtime, I managed to add another ten points to my chakra and two points to my control.

That's when I received my first mission from the System related to chakra:

"Ding!"

[New Quest: Chakra Core

Description: You must expand your core as much as possible and widen your chakra channels without sustaining any injuries or debuffs using the instructions from the System.

Objective: Expand the core and chakra channels

Reward:

+1000 Experience

+5 Chakra Control

+50 Chakra

[Failure or Refusal: None.]

[Do you want to accept this quest?]

[Yes/No]

Based on the explanation, the key here was not to mess up or rush it.

Overall, it seemed like an easy enough task.

After reading the instructions, I immediately settled into a lotus position and got to work.

The process took me over an hour, but I completed it on my first try without any debuffs, and my joy was limitless.

After that, I promptly received my second quest:

[New Quest: Spider-Man

Description: Naruto mastered climbing trees in a week, but you have just as much perseverance, even if you have less chakra. Reach new heights.

Objective: Climb a solid surface before sunset to earn a reward from the System.

Reward:

+1000 Experience

+5 Chakra Control

+50 Chakra

[Failure or Refusal: You will receive no rewards if you do not complete this quest before sunset, even if you flawlessly execute your climbing on solid surfaces.]

[Do you want to accept this quest?]

[Yes/No]

It was time to test my limits again because I couldn't pass up this opportunity!

Once again, I read the instructions and realized they were no different from sensei Kakashi Hatake's typical explanations.

So, I lay down on the floor with my feet against the wall and began channeling chakra into them.

When I had only half my chakra left, I got up and… after just a meter of tiny steps, I collapsed to the floor, bumping my head.

It seemed like my control was lacking, or maybe my concentration wasn't sharp enough.

After waiting for my chakra to build up more, I tried again. This time, I managed to walk just another meter before stumbling again.

There was a problem, but I couldn't pinpoint what it was. I even stopped training for an hour to think it over.

I contemplated skipping a glass of whiskey, but when I lifted the glass, it struck me that alcohol negatively affected my concentration.

If my control were as high as that of a certain Legendary Loser, I could drink and fight using chakra at any moment.

I had to take a lot of medication and wait a couple more hours while sunset was approaching, and time was running out.

Luckily, the plan worked well, and by my fourth try, I managed to climb all the way to the ceiling and hang there.

Then I received a message that I had completed the quest and even gained two levels in "Chakra Manipulation."

After that, I wanted to go to sleep, but a knock at the door interrupted my plans.

"Hey, Isaac."

Renee Montoya smiled.

It was quite a surprise to see her at my place.

She was already partially recovered, but her arm was still in a bandage, hanging at her side.

Today, she looked pretty good and rather attractive. She wore jeans, a white shirt, and a jacket over her shoulders.

"Hi, Sergeant. Come in. Tea, coffee, or something stronger?"

"I wouldn't say no to some tea."

She replied with a smile.

While I was brewing the tea, she settled onto the couch and continued the conversation.

"I'm here with what you could say is good news for you."

"Oh? And what is it?"

"It's about us… Do you mind if I switch to a more informal tone?"

"No, I don't mind. I'm not a big fan of formality."

"Great, because sooner or later, we would have to make that change anyway. From now on, we're partners."

"Oh! That's unexpected, but nice, by the way. I'll be happy to work with you."

"That's not all. We've both been promoted to detectives. I got mine due to my years of service, I've been a sergeant for two years now and have been with the police for five. You got yours for your merits. The order was signed as soon as the mayor heard about your contribution to the capture of the Joker and the valuable information you gathered. Just two hours ago, they raided two gangs in full force at the docks. They found a complete package: drugs, weapons, smuggling, and so on. They won't be getting out anytime soon. As for the minor freaks, I am not even talking about them. In short, you managed to get Joker to talk, and that was appreciated."

"That's unexpected. However, I'm actually glad about it and this is a good thing."

"I've already realized that. You have an amazing gift for convincing others of your point of view. You should have pursued a career in law or politics."

"I'll think about your suggestion. Oh! The tea seems to be ready."

After pouring the tea, we continued our leisurely conversation.

"By the way, I forgot or rather didn't have the chance to thank you for saving me."

"Well, there's no need for that. Besides, I wasn't alone in that, Rick was there too."

"That's strange."

She smiled.

"Ricardo said it was you who pulled me out, and he was just covering."

I never expected he'd help me like that.

"Well, I don't quite remember; it could have been that way."

[+100 relationship with Renee Montoya]

"I see."

Renee smiled, burying her face in her cup.

"By the way, do you know which department we'll be working in?"

"They didn't tell me. I just swung by the precinct today to check on our people and learn the latest news. I couldn't sit at home. That's how I found out before you. Bullock shared the news with me. We've even been given extra time off until my hand recovers. Well, I shouldn't expect too much. They'll take this thing off in three days, and then we'll get back to work."

"I see. I have a feeling it's going to be fun for us."

"Bullock seemed to pity me for some reason when he told me I'd be your partner."

"That's just slander and fake."

"Alright. I won't keep you from your rest. We'll be working soon, so try to enjoy these quiet moments."

"We'll live and see if we're allowed silence and peace. For now, I'll just occupy myself with what I can."

"And what's that?"

"Music. I love playing the guitar."

"Hm."

She stood up, "I hope to hear you sing someday."

"Come by anytime, and I'll sing whatever you want."

"Ha-ha. I'll think about it…"

With that, we parted ways.

To be continued...

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A/N: PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO DROP SOME POWER STONES... THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.