**Chapter 45: Generous Rewards!**

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Sasuke’s final words marked the peak of his grand performance, leaving Rock Lee utterly awestruck.

“Sasuke, thank you!”

Tears shimmered in Lee’s eyes. As a ninja devoted to taijutsu, he fully grasped the significance of what Sasuke had just shared. Without this guidance, these revelations might never have crossed his mind.

**This is life-changing!**

**As expected of a genius!**

Sasuke’s insights were unparalleled, his way of thinking truly one-of-a-kind.

“Lee,” Sasuke said, exuding casual confidence, “there’s no need for thanks. I’m not teaching you for free. You’ll need to pay up.”

Lee blinked in surprise as Sasuke picked up the jump rope lying nearby—a well-worn testament to Lee’s relentless training.

“This jump rope will settle the debt,” Sasuke declared.

His tone was so nonchalant, it seemed as if the matter couldn’t have been simpler.

The truth? Sasuke just didn’t want to bother going to the market to buy one. This rope was convenient, and he could start practicing immediately.

However, Sasuke underestimated the impact of his words.

Lee froze, staring at him in disbelief. Gratitude erupted within his heart, an overwhelming tidal wave he could barely contain.

**How thoughtful! How selfless!**

To Lee, Sasuke’s actions were crystal clear.

**This is his way of making me feel at ease, so I won’t feel guilty about accepting his help!**

After all, how could a proud Uchiha genius not afford a mere jump rope? Taking his old one was clearly an act of pure consideration for Lee’s feelings.

**What a noble soul!**

Lee was so moved he found himself at a loss for words.

“Well, that’s that,” Sasuke said with a wave, casually stuffing the jump rope into his backpack. “Train hard. I’m heading out.”

Without waiting for a response, Sasuke turned and left the training grounds.

He knew better than to overstay his welcome.

**Timing is everything. Know when to leave.**

Besides, Sasuke reasoned, showing off to the same person over and over was like shearing a sheep too often—you’d end up with no wool left.

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About half an hour later, Sasuke returned to the Uchiha district and stepped into his home. He tossed his backpack onto the table and pulled out the jump rope.

“Let’s check the system. That whole performance with Lee should’ve earned me a decent haul of points.”

Opening the system panel, Sasuke quickly scanned the numbers.

**Current System Points: 289**

“Nice!”

A satisfied smile spread across his face. His experiment with the jump rope scenario had yielded unexpectedly generous rewards.

“Let’s take a look at the attributes,” Sasuke muttered, scrolling to the stats section.

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**Attributes Panel:**

- Spirit: Rank E (3/100)
- Body: Rank D (172/200)
- Illusion: Rank E (2/100)
- Ninjutsu: Rank E (2/100)
- Strength: Rank E (9/100)
- Speed: Rank E (6/100)

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“I’ve got 289 points to spend,” Sasuke calculated. “First, I’ll boost the Body attribute to C. That’ll still leave me enough to upgrade two other stats to D.”

He paused, considering his options.

“Strength and Speed will improve naturally through jump rope training, so I’ll focus on Spirit and Ninjutsu instead. That’ll help me master the Flying Thunder God Technique faster.”

Decision made, Sasuke immediately began allocating points.

**Spirit Attribute: +97 points**

The progress bar filled rapidly, and the Spirit attribute rank advanced.

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**Spirit: Rank D (0/200)**

**Current System Points: 192**

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A profound sensation washed over Sasuke’s mind—a refreshing, almost euphoric clarity. His thoughts became sharper, his chakra reserves noticeably greater.

“Not bad!” Sasuke remarked, exhaling deeply.

Next, he turned to the Ninjutsu attribute.

**Ninjutsu Attribute: +98 points**

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**Ninjutsu: Rank D (0/200)**

**Current System Points: 94**

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Another wave of pleasant sensations surged through him, though it wasn’t quite as exhilarating as the first. Still, Sasuke felt a subtle improvement in his chakra control and a heightened intuition for ninjutsu techniques.

Finally, Sasuke shifted his focus to the Body attribute.

“I could wait to spend these points until I’ve exhausted my stamina, but... who can resist the temptation of hitting C rank now?”

Without hesitation, Sasuke poured the remaining points into his Body attribute.

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**Body: Rank C (0/300)**

**Current System Points: 66**

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A surge of energy coursed through him, warming his muscles and leaving him feeling invigorated. The sensation was fleeting, but undeniably satisfying.

“Now what to do with the leftover points?” Sasuke wondered, glancing at the slot machine interface at the bottom of the system panel.

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**Slot Machine: Limited Time Remaining: 19:57:19**

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He tapped his fingers thoughtfully against the table.

“It’s just enough for a single lottery spin. What if I hit SSS-tier again?”

The thought sent a spark of excitement through him. He knew it wasn’t the most efficient use of points, but the allure was too strong to resist.

“One last time,” Sasuke told himself, though a part of him knew he was rationalizing.

**“Definitely the last time!”**

(End of Chapter)