So, yeah. This world? It’s not what it used to be. And trust me, it’s not like I miss the old world or anything, but seriously—who thought opening a portal to another dimension was a good idea?

I mean, c'mon, look at it. Who in their right mind wakes up one day and says, “Hey, let’s just poke the universe with a stick and see what happens?” Spoiler alert: Not the brightest idea. But that’s exactly what CERN, those big-shot science nerds with their fancy particle accelerators, decided to do. They were all busy trying to unlock the secrets of the universe or whatever. Meanwhile, they probably should’ve focused on something more important, like making a decent cup of coffee instead of messing with the fabric of reality. I’d bet that’d have saved us all a lot of trouble.

So, one thing leads to another. Big bang. Literal apocalypse. Monsters start crawling out of these rifts, dungeons pop up everywhere like the universe suddenly had a thing for architecture, and people? Well, they’re scrambling to survive. It’s like every bad movie you’ve seen where the world ends, but with a sprinkle of "hey, let’s see if we can grab some loot from these dungeons." And trust me, people didn’t need much convincing to get on board with that.

Oh, and then, of course, the leveling system kicked in. Now, everyone and their grandma has "powers." It’s not like some cosmic event or a fairy godmother waving a wand. Nah, this was a straight-up mess. Dimensional rifts, magical energy, and a healthy dose of chaos. That’s how it worked. Like the universe said, "Here, have some superpowers, but first, you’ve gotta grind for ‘em." Humanity wasn’t blessed with godly powers; we were given the chance to level up through sheer, raw determination—or maybe a good amount of luck, depending on how you see it.

Enter me: Grey Cruz. Yeah, not exactly a name that strikes fear into the hearts of villains, right? Not that I’m complaining. Not yet, anyway. At 33 years old, I’ve officially reached my lowest point in life. I’m the weakest of the weak. And when I say weak, I mean pathetically weak. I’m talking about the Stone Throw class—yeah, sounds like a blast, doesn’t it? I get to pick up rocks and chuck them at things. What’s better than that, huh? No magic, no cool sword skills, just me and a bunch of rocks that are about as effective as tossing pebbles at a tank.

Oh, and did I mention I’m mana-less? Yeah. Can’t even shoot a spark out of my fingers if my life depended on it. Not even the tiniest flicker of magic. Instead, my day job is mining mana crystals in dungeons. All I do is collect the leftovers while everyone else is out there punching giant monsters and saving the world. You think that’s glamorous? Think again. It’s not like I’m out here doing anything exciting. Just digging holes, dodging monsters, and occasionally getting my ass kicked by something bigger than me.

Now, just when I thought things couldn’t get any worse, the universe decided to mess with me again. A group of D-rank explorers invited me to join their team as a "miner." A miner. Yeah, I was thinking maybe—just maybe—I’d get some respect. You know, finally prove that I wasn’t totally useless. Spoiler alert: I was wrong. They thought I was a joke. They treated me like I was just there to fill up their loot bags. I was the weakling. The guy who would get left behind while they took the good stuff. And guess what? They weren’t wrong.

They ditched me in a dungeon, thinking I’d just get eaten by the monsters. Well, guess what, guys? I didn’t die. Surprise, surprise. Instead, I found something much cooler than their petty guilds and all their power games.

A red portal.

And yeah, I know what you're thinking. "Classic, right?" I mean, who doesn’t wander into random glowing portals? It’s a trope as old as time. But this one? This one was different. This one wasn’t some glowing, pretty light. It was dark and ominous, and I didn’t really care at that moment. I was sick of everything. So, I stepped through. And bam. I was transported to... a damn abandoned Japanese mansion. In the middle of nowhere. I swear, I thought I was losing it. I was about to sit down and cry when I saw it—ninja stuff. Ninja stuff. Yeah, I’m serious. I’m talking about shurikens, smoke bombs, katana swords, and everything you’ve ever seen in a ninja movie. I could’ve sworn I was in the middle of some weird fever dream.

But then, it got real.

I walked into this museum-like room. A dim, eerie glow filled the space, and there they were. Ten scrolls. Each one glowing like it had something important to say. And before I could process what the hell was going on, one of them spoke to me. Spoke.

"In light, there is shadow, and the shadow will follow you, even in the brightest day or the darkest hour..."

Okay, cryptic as hell, right? But it wasn’t just some metaphor. That scroll? That was my ticket to something bigger. Something way bigger than being the weakest guy in the world.

So, now I’m stuck with this weird ninja thing. Instead of being the rock-throwing loser with no future, I’ve got a one-way ticket to Ninja School. No joke. I’m unlocking these ninja powers that let me Throw Shuriken instead of stones, Kick ass with my Taijutsu skills, mess with gravity, and do all sorts of crazy stuff. And, oh yeah, let’s not forget about the shadowy masters I’ve gotta face to unlock each scroll’s full power. Because let’s be real—nothing good comes easy.

But here’s the kicker: To unlock all ten scrolls, I’ve gotta go through some serious tests. These aren’t just any regular monsters. No, no. These are shadowy ninja masters who are way more powerful than anything I’ve ever faced. Some of them? Way more powerful. Like, I’m talking about S-rank monsters who could wipe the floor with anyone I know. But the worst part? I’ve got to level up my stats to even challenge them. My pathetic stats—strength, agility, and all that crap—are nothing compared to the requirements to learn these techniques. And that means grinding. Yep. I’m gonna be grinding through dungeons, dodging death, and hoping my body doesn’t give out before I can level up enough to survive.

And did I mention guilds? Yeah. The top guilds are hunting me now. They think I’m some weakling they can step on, but they’re in for a rude awakening. I’m not some punk who’s just gonna roll over. They’re about to find out the hard way that even the smallest stone can make a big impact.

Oh, and did I mention I’ve got a slime as my sidekick? Yeah, a slime. But this ain’t your regular slime. This thing can eat metal and shapeshift into weapons. It can even make clones of me that fight with my abilities. So yeah, I guess I’m not as weak as I thought. Just wait until you see how that slime helps me out. Things are about to get wild.

So buckle up, because this? This is just the beginning. If you thought the world was a mess before, just wait. I’ve got ten scrolls to unlock, guilds to take down, and ninja techniques to master. Who knew a stone-throwing nobody could change the world? Get ready to find out.

Grey Cruz – Status Window Name: Grey Cruz
Role: Stone Throw
Rank: FFF (F-tier, the lowest of the low)
Title: Weakest of the Weakest (Thanks for the confidence boost...)
Level: 1
Atk: 1
Def: 1
Strength: 1
Agility: 1
Intelligence: 2
Accuracy: 2
Mana: 0 (Yep, mana-less, deal with it)