Daichi stood with his arms crossed and opened the status screen. He looked at every stat and the saved points. 'No point in holding back. I have 266 stat points saved up. Time to use them.'
He looked at the first stat in the primary stat category. 'I'll definitely need strength.'
[Strength - 349 to 400]
Daichi used 51 points to increase the strength of his body. As soon as he did he felt the power flowing through his muscles. He let out a breath and clench his fists. 'Good. Very good. Time for the next stat.'
[Dexterity - 271 to 300]
[Dexterity stat has reached 300. You have gained the passive skill Physique Modification 1.]
[Physique Modification 1 - Passive(LV. MAX): A passive skill given to the player when dexterity has reached 300. This skill increases the user's control over his muscles, bones and joints. Muscles can be tightened and can become almost as hard as Iron without the use of chakra. Bones and joints can be broken or bent beyond normal increasing evasion rate. Healing broken bones will also become much faster. The user can use this skill in the middle of a battle without losing any combat power.]
Daichi looked at the new skill that appeared and after reading the details, he couldn't help but smile.
'Tighten muscles to make them as hard as Iron? It looks like Iron body skill from One Piece. And with the ability to even control bones and bending it beyond normal… This might be similar to Orochimaru's evasion style. Not a bad skill at all.'
Daichi looked at the remaining stat points saved up. 'I've used up 80 points. Now 186 points left. Hm… Which one should I increase next?'
After quickly thinking it through, Daichi made a choice. 'I'll need speed. Orochimaru is a Sannin. I can't underestimate him. My base speed should be much higher than him.'
[Agility - 340 to 400]
'This should do. I can't use up all my stats. If needed I'll increase it again in the middle of battle. But for now this is enough.'
Daichi's eyes went to the remaining stats in the primary set and his eyes fell on Wisdom. 'I need to increase my Mana pool if I want to complete my objectives. Right now wisdom is at 309. Even if I use all my remaining points, I won't even get it to 450.'
Daichi internally sighed and made his choice.
[Wisdom - 309 to 370]
'That should be enough.'
'Status'
[Name : Daichi Hekima] (The Gamer)
[Class : Genin - ID 012559.]
[Age : 12]
[Title : Capable Child, Explorer, Prodigy, Species King, Dungeon Warrior, Executioner, Assassin, Mighty Healer, Slug Sannin's Apprentice, Master of the Elements, A Genius of the Continent, Dungeon Master.]
[Level : 62 (16005/98000)
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[HP : 51820 ]
[CP : 108960 ]
[SP : 52670 ]
[MP: 44820 ]
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[Primary Stats]
Strength - 400
Vitality - 500
Dexterity - 300
Agility - 400
Intelligence - 500
Chakra - 623
Wisdom - 370
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[Special Stats]
Sense - 200
Stamina - 456
Indomitable - 59
Charisma - 82
Persistence - 50
Dignity - 31
Luck - 27
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[Stat Points - 65]
[Ryo - 31256400]
With his stats increased to a satisfied level, Daichi opened the skill list and looked at an important skill.
[Jutsu Creation - Active (LV. 87): This skill increases the user's understanding, talent and ability to create new Ninjutsu and Genjutsu.]
[Effects:]
[92% Success rate to create new Ninjutsu.]
[87% Success rate to create new Genjutsu.]
[30% Less CP requirements for new Jutsu created.]
'With my high level chakra control, Master of Elements title, and this skill, I'll be able to create stronger variations of Rasengan successfully. But the problem is that I would have to physically create it and it would need time… But with Parallel processing, Hypercognition and Brain Augmentation… Is it possible?'
Daichi decided to test a theory that popped into his head. He quickly sat down and calmed his mind. He closed his mind and quickly began a mental stimulation.
His mind took the experience he had till now and began to form a mental stimulation. Hand seals, the way chakra moved through his body, what seals to use to create what jutsu.
Daichi's goal was to create S rank or above jutsus. Just like he used the Mana skills to identify the poisons when he saved Jin, now he used his Mana skills to create Ninjutsu.
Every aspect of the jutsu would be created in the mental stimulation. Everything from which seals were needed, how much chakra required to execute the jutsu to the power, aftermath and the backlash if there was any.
And in less than a minute Daichi had begun to get results.
'Ding.' The system notification sound rang in Daichi's mind.
[Ninjutsu created]
Daichi suddenly opened his eyes and let out several deep breaths of air. Sweat formed on his face and his heart was pounding in his chest. Daichi thought about the simulation and what he experienced inside his mind and now his body was reacting accordingly.
'What a monstrous jutsu. Unbelievable. I didn't think I would experience the feeling of death during the simulation… It felt so real.'
The Gamer's Mind quickly calmed Daichi and his vitals quickly returned to normal. The gamer ninja looked at the new ninjutsu he acquired.
[Lightning style Rasengan - Divine Particle - Active(LV. 01): This jutsu is an upgraded version of the Divine Rasengan. This powerful destructive jutsu uses lightning and charged particles as its weapons.]
[Note: Since the Strength stat of the player has not reached 500 the player will experience damage when creating this jutsu.
This is a highly destructive jutsu capable of erasing a large amount of area. It is highly recommended to move several kilometres away from the blast zone before the jutsu detonates.]
[Effects:]
[Completely eradicates all targets within the electrical field.]
[Jutsu automatically expands and increases range.]
[CP cost: 12000 Minimum]
'If the aftermath of this jutsu is anything like what I experienced in mind, then I definitely don't want to be anywhere near this thing when it goes off. But that's also a problem. This thing goes off in less than a second after coming into contact with its target. I don't have any teleportation skills so I'll be caught in the blast radius and be killed. Not what I want. I'll need to find a solution for that before using this jutsu.'
At that moment another notification appeared.
[You have used mental simulation skills to successfully create Ninjutsu.]
[Wisdom stat has increased by 5 points]
[Skill Jutsu Creation has levelled up.]
'Unexpected but certainly not unwelcome.' Daichi had a smile as he looked at the stat increase. Even if it was small, he was happy.
'Now that I know what to experience, I'll be able to control myself. I need something else as well.'
With that he closed his eyes and began his next simulation. In a couple minutes he opened his eyes with a smile and looked at the new jutsu he came up with.
[Fire style - Hell Guard Hydra - Active(LV. 01): A supreme Fire style jutsu created from a giant Firestorm of wind and fire Rasengans created by the user. This is a powerful destruction jutsu that burns all things it touches to ash. This is a giant jutsu that takes the form of an 8 headed hydra. Each head can be individually used to attack different enemies. Speed and proficiency of the body of this jutsu increases with higher levels.]
[Note: Since the player's Strength stat has not reached 500, it is recommended to keep some distance away from the jutsu or use defensive skills.]
[Effects:]
Burns the targets to ash and can destroy all physical defence skills and most chakra based defence skills.
8 Heads can be used independently to attack multiple opponents.
[CP cost: 6500 minimum]
Daichi looked at the new technique and grinned. 'The chakra cost is almost half of the Divine particle jutsu but that's because I have to use Wind style and Fire style Rasengan as a precursor to create this jutsu. So to use this technique I'll have to expend more chakra. But I don't have to worry about instant death if I'm near this thing.'
[Wisdom stat has increased by 5 points]
[Skill Jutsu Creation has levelled up.]
'Will my wisdom increase with every jutsu I create or just the really powerful ones? I'll have to find out… Hmm… Since I can create jutsu from my simulation… is it possible to train and increase their level in my mind?'
As soon this idea sprung up, Daichi got to work. Soon he found out that it was possible. Daichi immediately spent the next half hour increasing the level of his powerful jutsu and creating new techniques. During this time he also realised that wisdom stat only increased when he created extremely strong techniques.
It wasn't just Ninjutsu that Daichi created but Genjutsu, Sealing jutsu and several new Mana skills. It took Daichi only a little over 40 minutes to create jutsus that would take others weeks or months to create.
The Gamer ninja stood up and let out a deep breath of air. At that moment he sensed several chakras standing outside his compound. He immediately identified them and was confused. 'Why are they here?'
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Outside Kensei's home.
Naruto looked at the large gates and tried to open them but it didn't budge. "Are you sure we're in the right place?" The blonde Genin asked Sasuke with a frown.
"We are." The Uchiha gave a short reply.
"We've been standing here for the last 10 minutes. He would have come out by now. Maybe he's not home." Kiba said as he looked at the large house beyond the gate.
Shikamaru looked around and placed a hand on the door. 'There is a barrier of some kind. I've only seen barriers like this in major clan compounds.'
"Should we leave?" Choji asked and Ino immediately rejected that idea. "Let's wait a few more minutes."
Just then they saw the gates open and Daichi appeared before them. "Hey. What are you guys doing here? How did you even find this place?"
"You know, you say that like you don't want us here." Naruto said with a deadpan.
Daichi smiled as he looked at the boy. "No no. Of course not. I was just curious." He then looked at Sasuke and figured out that the Uchiha led them there.
"Now. Back to my previous question. What are you all doing here? Did something happen?" Daichi was slightly tense and wanted to know if Orochimaru had done something else.
"We should be the one asking you that. Are you alright?" Ino stepped forward and asked with concern.
"What do you mean?" 'Do they know about Tsunade's abduction?'
"A Jonin came an hour ago to my mom for a mission. I don't know what he said but she was mad by the end. But I did hear him saying your name. Is there something going on?" Kiba spoke and Daichi understood what happened.
'He must have been nearby when Genma told Tsume what happened.'
At that time Shikamaru also looked at his friend. "More importantly, does this have to do with the increased patrol squads around the village? Are you in any trouble Daichi?"
Daichi smiled at their concern but inwardly sighed as he looked at his fellow classmates. 'Orochimaru's attack and Tsunade's abduction. That's dangerous information. I can't tell them about it. But lying to them won't do me any good.'
"Something did happen but I'm afraid I can't tell you guys. And don't worry. I'm not in any danger and this doesn't have anything to do with what happened in the village last night. So you guys don't have to worry as well." The Genin replied with a small smile.
"Whaaat? Why can't you tell us?" Naruto asked, slightly tilting his head.
"Sorry Naruto. It's confidential information."
"Um.. Do you want to hangout or anything…" Ino asked with a small blush on her face.
Daichi had an awkward smile as he looked at the girl. "Sorry Ino. I'm in the middle of something." 'Like torturing your former teacher.' "I won't be here for the next several days or so." 'Probably running around the country trying to find my teacher and stop the next great war.'
"I would invite you guys inside but I'm currently on my way out."
"Are you going on a mission?" Choji asked.
"Well-" Before Daichi could answer, a Chunin suddenly appeared nearby, startling the fresh Genins. His eyes were on Daichi and his face exuded seriousness.
"Daichi Hekima. Master Ibiki asked for you. It's an emergency."
'Something must have happened to Mizuki.' Daichi nodded. "I'll be there quickly."
The Chunin nodded and disappeared and Daichi turned to his friends. "Sorry guys. I have to go. I'll see you all another time." Without wasting another second Daichi disappeared in the Body flicker jutsu.
"What was that all about?" Sakura wondered out loud.
Shikamaru frowned as he looked at the empty spot. 'Is it just me or did he look tense?'
"Anyone know who Ibiki is?" Sasuke asked the group.
"I think I know that name… Where did I…" Ino spoke and tried to recall where she heard it. Suddenly her eyes widened. "I met him once with my dad. I think he's the head of the interrogation department."
"What does he want with Daichi?" Shino asked with crossed arms.
"How should I know?" Ino shrugged her shoulders. She looked at the flowers and sighed. "I didn't even get to give him these."
"Well, I'm going home to train." Sasuke turned around and was about to leave when Sakura came near him.
"Hey um… Sasuke… Do you want to go on a date?"
"No." The Uchiha quickly left the group while Naruto had a sheepish smile. "Hey Sakura. Maybe we can go on a date."
Sakura gave a small sigh. "No. But maybe we can get something to eat. But it's not a date."
"Hey. Why don't we all go? We didn't get to celebrate becoming Genin." Kiba spoke with a grin.
"Not a bad idea." Ino and the others agreed.
As they made their way to a restaurant, Shikamaru frowned at the piece of information he had. 'Head of the Interrogation department huh. What does someone like him want with Daichi? Does this have anything to do with Mizuki?'
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Outside the cell, Ibiki and Inoichi watched with a cold hardened gaze as Mizuki screamed for help. A medic nin was checking Mizuki's vitals and quickly informed Ibiki of the prisoner's condition.
The head of the interrogation department frowned as he looked at the scene. 'I never thought such a simple method would have such results.'
Just then he sensed the arrival of the Genin. He turned to the boy and spoke. "His vitals are climbing. Blood pressure, heartbeat… If this goes on for much longer his body won't be able to handle it."
"How can a drop of water cause such a reaction in the human body?" Inoichi, who was standing nearby, asked the boy.
"It's one of the drugs I injected into him. It increases his sensitivity among other things. In normal cases something like this would take hours but I accelerated the process. The body is reacting to what the mind is saying. Right now Mizuki's mind is telling him that he's being burned alive and frozen to death. And his body is reacting in such a way." Daichi had no sympathy for the man screaming for his life. 'I gave him a chance. He should have taken it.'
"But if that's the case, his body won't be able to handle such stress. He'll go into shock and die soon." Ibiki spoke as he turned his attention to the man in the cell.
"He won't. The concoction I injected into him will make sure his heart won't stop beating… But still, it's time to see if he's in the mood to talk." Without saying another word Daichi entered the room and stopped the water flow in the wooden contraption.
Daichi brought his palms atop Mizuki's head and they glowed green. Daichi injected healing chakra and soon the man calmed down but he was breathing hard. He was still blind as the Genin had taken away his sight.
The Genin looked at Mizuki and used Mana puppetry. He implanted a simple thought into the man's mind. 'No more. Just tell them everything. It's not worth it.'
To Mizuki it's as if his mind was making a decision and he immediately agreed.
[Target has accepted the suggestion.]
Daichi took a step back and looked at the blind ninja with a calm gaze. "I'm going to give you one chance. If you don't I'll-"
"I'll talk. I'll talk. Please. No more." The silver haired Chunin didn't want to go through what he just experienced.
Ibiki and Inoichi were not all that surprised that Mizuki gave in. They had been watching him screaming in agony for that last hour. They paid close attention to every word spoken in the room.
Daichi immediately made several chakra strings and connected them to Mizuki's body. "This is your only chance. I'm monitoring your vitals. If you lie to me, you'll experience hell. There will be no second chance."
Hearing that Mizuki struggled in his chair. "Please. No. I'll tell you whatever you want to know." His mind was on the verge of collapsing in on itself. He didn't want to experience the feeling of going insane.
"First Question. When did you meet Orochimaru?"
"I only met him once when I was on a mission before I became an instructor. At that time he saw me kill my teammate. He gave the formula for the curse seal."
"You told Orochimaru about your plan to steal the forbidden scroll and the prisoner release didn't you."
"Yes." Mizuki replied without hesitation. He knew his situation and he didn't want to make it worse.
"How did you send this information to him? If you met Orochimaru only once then that means you must have been in contact with one of his spies right?"
"Yes. Orochimaru has someone at the capital acting as a spy and messenger. His name is Nam. I sent the information to him."
"Give me the description and your contact method."
Mizuki immediately told everything he knew regarding Orochimaru's spy and the two interrogators outside quickly noted it down.
Daichi continued. "Who's idea was it for you to get those Mind shields?"
"It was Orochimaru. A week after I sent the information, Nam made contact and told me that I would need to have my mind protected. He told me about Ko Yamanaka and where to find him."
Daichi's eyes slightly narrowed. 'So this was Orochimaru's plan. But something doesn't add up. If the goal was to protect Mizuki's mind then…'
"When and where did you meet up with Ko Yamanaka?"
"10 days before the graduation exam. In a hut 3 kilometres north west of the Fire capital."
Outside the room, Ibiki looked at the records he had of Mizuki and it noted his travels. "He's telling the truth. Based on this he made a request to go to the Fire capital and returned a few days later." Inoichi nodded and the two men turned their attention back to the interrogation cell.
"What was the plan after you left the village with the scroll?" Daichi asked and the two interrogators outside paid close attention.
"To go to Orochimaru for protection. The forbidden scroll was my way in."
"Tell me the location. Where were you going to meet him?" Daichi asked. This was the main information he wanted to know.
"Nam told me to come to the Valley Of The End. He said he'd be waiting to take us to Orochimaru once he confirmed I had the scroll."
"Do you know where Orochimaru's hideout is?"
"I only know he created the Sound village. In the Land of Rice. I don't know anything more than that. Please, you have to believe. I don't know anything more." Mizuki sounded desperate as he thought that Daichi wouldn't believe him.
Daichi kept a close eye on the man's vitals and sighed. 'Looks like he's not lying.'
"I believe you… Did Orochimaru tell you about any plans to attack Lady Tsunade?" Daichi had little hope of getting any information on this question.
"No. I was told nothing. I don't know anything about the attack on her."
'Of course not. Orochimaru would never tell this idiot anything of such importance. This guy was just a pawn.' Daichi sighed and slightly shook his head.
At that moment the system notification appeared indicating that the quest was completed.
[Quest 'Get Information from Mizuki' Completed.]
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[Rewards:]
[15000 Exp.]
[Reputation increases with certain Leaf village ninjas.]
[Increased chances of successfully completing the quest - 'Rescue Tsunade Senju']
Daichi looked at the notification and slightly frowned. 'How strange. I didn't get much information from him and yet… The system deems that I completed the information. Increased chances of rescuing Tsunade huh... So that means there is a vital clue in the information I got from him… Then I should stop wasting time with him and let Ibiki take over… But before that…'
Daichi looked at the man and spoke in a clan tone. "I have one more question. Think very carefully before you answer. Lie and you'll go back to that hell and you'll never come back."
Daichi's tone sent shivers up Mizuki's spine.
"Do you regret what you did to Naruto?"
Mizuki opened his mouth and was about to speak but stopped himself. He was quiet for a few moments and then replied in a small tone. "I only regret getting caught."
Daichi looked at the man and stopped using his chakra strings. He turned around and walked out of the room. The Genin looked at the two Jonins without showing any emotion. "He's all yours. I'll report to the Hokage what I've learned."
Ibiki and Inoichi glanced at each other for a second and then looked at the boy. They nodded and the head of the Interrogation department spoke. "Thank you for your help. I hope we can rescue Lady Tsunade in time."
"Me too." Daichi nodded and left. Quickly making his way to the Hokage tower.
As he walked closer to the tower, he analyzed every word Mizuki said to him. 'There must be a clue in there somewhere. Otherwise the system wouldn't reward me. This clue determines my next move.'
Daichi's mind went through every answer Mizuki said to him. 'I already know about Orochimaru and Mizuki's first meeting. So that's not it. The next important clue is Orochimaru's spy Nam. But since Mizuki didn't show up at The Final Valley, Nam should know by now that the plan failed and Mizuki is either dead or captured. So even with Mizuki's mind protection there is a chance that Nam wouldn't be at the capital. There is a good chance that he wouldn't take such a risk. Then that means the only clue is Ko Yamanaka. I need to get to him. I need to start with the hut. Where Mizuki last met him. It must be the clue.'
Daichi came to the conclusion and soon made his way up the steps of the Hokage tower.
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Hokage Office.
Hiruzen listened to the information Daichi was able to find out and nodded.
"There is something that I don't understand though…" Daichi spoke and Hiruzen looked at the boy.
"If Orochimaru wanted to make sure that information about him wouldn't leak then there should have been some other contingency besides the barriers." Daichi had learned a great deal about seal jutsu and sealing jutsu used on the mind. 'If he wanted absolute secrecy then he should have added something like Danzo's curse seal. Where his body would become paralyzed if he shared information with the enemy. But there were only mind barriers.'
Daichi looked at the Hokage and explained his doubt. "Why didn't that Yamanaka implement such precautions when he set up the barriers in Mizuki's mind?"
Hiruzen looked at the boy and let out a small breath of air. After a few seconds of contemplation Hiruzen decided to tell the boy certain secret information.
"Because Ko Yamanaka is a spy my Anbu cultivated inside Orochimaru."
Daichi was surprised to hear that.
"A year ago I had my Anbu investigate Orochimaru. During your mission at the capital where you healed the 3rd Minister's nephew, you learned information about a rogue Yamanaka who placed barriers inside the enemy."
Daichi recalled that information. 'Junichiro had powerful mind defenses.'
"That was Ko Yamanaka. He began to work for Orochimaru many months ago. My agent found him and instead of killing him decided to turn him to spy on Orochimaru. Since Ko was the one who placed the barriers in Mizuki's mind, he must have known about Mizuki's plans and figured out the chances of it succeeding were slim. He had to make sure the barriers were strong in the event Orochimaru checked but he deliberately didn't add more extreme measures."
Daichi looked at the Hokage and immediately found his next path. "So then this Ko must have more information on Orochimaru. His base of operations and much more."
"Yes I believe so." The Hokage agreed with that assessment.
"Lord Hokage. Has he sent any more information about Orochimaru?" Daichi asked the old leader.
"Orochimaru is very careful. So Ko hasn't been able to communicate much... But he did sent one piece of intelligence a few days ago. I already have a team looking into it."
The Hokage said nothing more and Daichi nodded. 'I need to start somewhere. That meeting place where Mizuki and Ko met is a good start.'
"Lord Hokage. Please grant me permission to go to the capital and investigate the information I have. I can't just sit here and do nothing."
Daichi wanted to use Mana puppetry on the kage to let him go but then decided it was too dangerous. 'This guy is not like the others. I can't make reckless choices.'
Hiruzen looked at the boy silently and weighed his options. 'He did get information from Mizuki. And from what Kakashi has told me, he is strong enough to protect himself.'
After several seconds of internal debate Hiruzen made a decision. "Very well. Pack your gear and be at the gates in 20 minutes. I'll have two members join you."
"Thank you Lord Hokage." Daichi nodded and left.
The Genin returned home and immediately got his ninja gear. He soon made his way to the village gates and waited. 'I hope whoever he sends is strong enough. This might be a tough mission.'
Daichi waited for a few minutes before he felt two familiar chakra signatures coming his way. He turned around and saw the two Jonins smiling at him.
"Hey kid."
Daichi gave a small smile and nodded. "Genma sensei. Anko sensei. Are you here for me?"
Anko smiled as she looked at the boy. "Yup. You'll be joining us on this mission."
"Come on. I'll explain our objectives on the way." Genma said and the three documented their departure at the village gate and quickly left.
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