**This Is How Haruto Saito Planned to Use His Limited-Time Luck!**
Haruto Saito could wait until he left Konoha to use the **Treasure Card**, but he could determine **where** to use it **right now!** That's why he decided to throw a die onto the map—a method with extreme randomness! But with **maxed-out Luck**, fate itself would make the choice for him!
**Fate chose the Land of Whirlpools!**
The Land of Whirlpools was located in the central-southern part of the ninja world, southeast of the Land of Fire, sharing a border with it. Across the sea to the east, it faced the Land of Water, one of the Five Great Nations. It was a **peninsula country**.
Haruto was naturally familiar with the Land of Whirlpools.
It was once a **powerful nation**, and though its territory was not vast, it was ruled by the infamous **Uzumaki Clan**—a clan that struck **fear** into the entire ninja world!
The word **"fear"** was appropriate because the Uzumaki Clan's **sealing techniques** made them a force that every other clan **dreaded**.
**Sealing jutsu was all-powerful!** Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, and Lightning techniques all had natural counters—but **sealing techniques could suppress everything!**
That was what made them so terrifying!
In fact, if you traced the origins of most of today's sealing techniques, they all **came from the Uzumaki Clan**.
Both **Uzumaki Mito** and **Uzumaki Kushina** were from the Land of Whirlpools. In the past, Mito had been a **princess** of the country. But now—
With the **destruction of Uzushiogakure** and the **annihilation of the Uzumaki Clan**, the Land of Whirlpools had become **a land without a ruler**.
That didn't mean **no factions** existed—it just meant that **no single power was strong enough to unite the country**. It was a chaotic land.
**"The Land of Whirlpools… Fate actually wants me to go there."**
Haruto walked to the large map, crouched down, and picked up the die. He carefully examined the final landing point.
It had landed **in the central-western region of the Land of Whirlpools**.
But the position wasn't precise—this was a **map**, after all. On this **massive map**, the Land of Whirlpools was about the size of a **basin**, while the die itself was as big as a **fingernail**.
If he **scaled it to reality**, the area the die covered would be **a vast, unmarked expanse** in the Land of Whirlpools.
"Hmm… **I'll roll again!**"
Haruto decided to refine the location. He folded up the large ninja world map and put it away. Then, he retrieved another map from his inventory—
**A highly detailed map of the Land of Whirlpools!**
This map was over **three meters long** when fully unfurled.
Such detailed military maps were obtained from **Konoha's ANBU forces**—they were considered **strategic intelligence assets**. Memorizing the ninja world's geography was part of ANBU's **special training**.
Haruto spread out the **Land of Whirlpools map**, then turned his back to it once more.
"One, two, three—throw!"
**Thud! Thump-thump!**
The die landed, bounced a couple of times, then came to a stop.
Haruto turned around to check.
**Central-western region… The Venomous Jungle!**
This time, the location was **precise!**
The **Venomous Jungle** was a **tropical rainforest**, a unique terrain found only in the Land of Whirlpools. Such a rainforest required not only **specific geographical conditions** but also **heavy rainfall and monsoons** to form.
Since the Land of Whirlpools was a **peninsula** in a **warm region**, its **geographical position was quite special!**
Most forests in the ninja world **had no specific names**, but this jungle did. That was because it was **infamous**—
A land of **deadly peril**.
The Venomous Jungle was home to **countless poisonous plants and animals**. Many of the **ninja world's deadliest venomous creatures** came from this very jungle.
A **low-level ninja** stepping into it? They'd have an **80% chance of dying!**
Haruto had recently studied the geography of the Land of Whirlpools during his **special training**, so he knew about the **Venomous Jungle**.
**Going there to use the Treasure Card?**
**That's the plan!**
Haruto had decided—
**Once he completed ANBU special training** and became eligible to accept **assassination missions**, he would **take an assassination mission in the Land of Whirlpools**!
And while he was there…
He'd **dig up treasure!**
Trust in fate's guidance. **Don't question it.** If Luck was truly maxed out, then **the results would speak for themselves**.
"Oh, right—Spirit!" Haruto suddenly asked in his mind. **"Does maxed-out Luck affect my discussions? Will it let me gain more card fragments?"**
**"The effect is very minor. The acquisition of card fragments depends on the host's level of engagement in discussions, the depth of the discussion, the abilities of the discussion partner, and the duration of the discussion. Luck has no direct influence."**
"Got it." Haruto nodded. It made sense—
How could Luck influence something as **logical** as **training discussions**?
If Luck **did** play a role in this, then it would also **accelerate** his learning speed, which would mean an **illogical boost**.
That wouldn't make sense.
After putting away the die and the maps, Haruto sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion. He gradually emptied his mind, allowing himself to enter a **deep meditation state**.
This was **a form of rest**—essentially, he meditated himself **to sleep**.
He was supposed to **attend ANBU training in the morning**, but he **really needed the rest**. Missing one session **wasn't a big deal**.
### **Noon.**
Haruto **sharply sensed** Minato Namikaze waking up in the resting area.
Just as Minato was about to walk out, Haruto also **opened his eyes**.
"Good afternoon, Sensei," Minato greeted as he exited the room.
"Mm." Haruto responded with a soft hum, then turned to look at him, his gaze lingering.
**Name:** Minato Namikaze
**Status:** Student of Konoha's Ninja Academy (Currently on Leave)
**Reputation:** 466 Points
**Relationship:** **Respect**
**Bond:** **11-Point Teacher-Student Bond**
**Trait:** **Space-Time Affinity**
Haruto noticed **something had changed**.
The **Bond value** had existed ever since Haruto became Minato's mentor, but **this new "Trait" category**—
That had to be because **Haruto's upgraded Clairvoyant Eye had revealed it!**
Earlier that morning, when Minato arrived, Haruto **hadn't checked**.
But now, he noticed it.
**"A trait? Or just an innate talent?"** Haruto mused. He decided he'd check other people's status screens later to compare.
After grabbing a meal together, Haruto and Minato returned to the training ground and resumed their discussions.
**By nightfall…** Haruto had acquired another **Flying Thunder God card fragment**.
At that point, Minato excused himself, knowing that Haruto had other things to attend to at night.
And thus, Haruto was left **alone** in the empty training ground…