2:30 am. Kensei's Home.
Daichi opened his eyes and slowly sat up in bed. He knew what he felt, the conversation he had, it wasn't just a simple dream. After speaking with his inner counterpart Daichi felt a weight off his chest.
"I understand." He softly reassured himself. Just then a new quest appeared. A quest he didn't expect.
[Quest created - Plunder the Root.]
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[The Third Hokage has decided to attack the Foundation and capture Danzo for the many crimes he committed. There are several strong shinobi with him and they will launch an attack on the Root forces in approximately 50 minutes. Infiltrate the Root headquarters in the Leaf and plunder. But do not let anyone discover your identity or get captured.]
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[Conditions]
Steal documents and files from the archive.
Steal the jutsu stash stored in the vault inside the base.
Take the late Shisui Uchiha's Sharingan in Danzo's possession.
Take the Wood-style/Sharingan arm attached to Danzo. (Bonus)
Kill Danzo Shimura. (Bonus)
Kill Danzo's Second in command. (Bonus)
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[Rewards]
Exp. 38000
Exp. 30000. (Bonus)
Exp. 35000. (Bonus)
Exp. 25000. (Bonus)
1 Indomitable Stat.
1 Persistence Stat.
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[Failure]
Distrust with the Hokage and increased hostility. (If captured or Identity leaked.)
Increased possibility of failure of rescuing Tsunade Senju and Shizune Kato. (If captured or Identity leaked.)
Reputation decreases with Kakashi. (If captured or Identity leaked.)
Possible confrontation with Itachi Uchiha, Obito Uchiha and another powerful Shinobi. (If captured or Identity leaked.)
Stat reduction. (If mandatory conditions are not fulfilled.)
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Accept (Y/N)
'No way. Is that guy really going to take action? But why now? He should know that an inner conflict will only weaken our position. So then why would he....'
Daichi was shocked as he read the details of the quest. His eyes focused on the conditions for the completion of the quest.
'Stealing Jutsu and documents could be considered easy. But Shisui's Sharingan... That's not a bonus. If I accept this quest then I'll have to confront Danzo. But if I don't and just complete the first two conditions, then there will be stat reduction. It's as if the system is wanting me to fight Danzo.'
Daichi exhaled a deep breath of air and he glanced at the clock on his table. 'Its 2:30. Whatever decision I have to make, I need to do it now.'
Daichi closed his eyes for a few seconds to go over the pros and cons of this mission. 'Shisui's eye has always been one of my targets. Having that crushed during Danzo's death was a waste.'
Having made his choice Daichi opened his eyes and accepted the quest. '50 minutes before the Hokage attacks huh. I need to strike before then.'
Daichi immediately opened his skill list and looked at two particular skills.
The first was his Sealing skill.
[Sealing Art - Active(LV. 79): Sealing Art is a complex and advanced form of ninja technique used for various purposes. It involves the use of symbolic scripts and seals to control, manipulate, and contain different forms of energy and entities. This skill can be used to seal objects, living beings, chakra, along with a wide range of other things within another object or living being.]
Current Grade: Exceptional
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[Effects]
[Skill Reanimation Jutsu has leveled up.]
The breakthrough came with his third attempt. Here, Daichi discovered the delicate balance between the chakra infused into the soul and the tether that kept it anchored to the world of the living. This balance was the key to control, a realization that transformed his approach. The reanimated being moved with a semblance of its former self, its actions smoother, less constrained by the limitations of Daichi's will.
[Skill Reanimation Jutsu has leveled up.]
With each new experiment, Daichi noted the diminishing strain on his mind. It was proof of his growing efficiency. With the fifth attempt the reanimated beings began to retain more of their personalities, their memories, albeit shrouded in the fog of their unnatural resurrection. It was a dance of life and death, with Daichi leading and his control growing ever more refined.
[Skill Reanimation Jutsu has leveled up.]
By his eight experiment, the gamer ninja had achieved a level of mastery that allowed him to summon and control multiple subjects simultaneously. These reanimated beings moved with purpose, guided by Daichi's will but also displaying flashes of their own volition.
[Skill Reanimation Jutsu has leveled up.]
It was around 20 minutes since he started. The disguised clone was running out of time and chakra. He looked at the progress he made and sighed.
'This will have to do for now. But there's still a problem. I need to dispel myself for my Original to get the experience and level up and Kimimaro is still alive. If I kill him before dispersing myself and Orochimaru finds out, that will be a problem... Even though he didn't have such methods in canon, I can't rely on that... Still it's not like I have to send my experience to my Original at this moment. It's not like he's going to use the reanimation in the next hour or two... If he needs it he'll send a message.'
The clone thought about the situation and came to a decision. He went to the cells and brought another two people.
To the two prisoners, it was as if Kimimaro took two scrolls from the air. He opened it and out came two bodies. The two prisoners could tell that they were ninjas but nothing further.
The disguised Daichi made the necessary arrangements, seals and preparations before going through the seals.
Tiger Snake Dog Dragon.
With the final seal made he brought his palms together.
Seals from two scrolls began to cover the two prisoners. Soon their body was completely covered in dust and debris and the form of two new people appeared.
"Where... where am I?" One of the ninjas looked at Kimimaro and asked, dazed.
"We're... weren't we dead...?" The other asked slowly, taking in their surroundings.
The last memory they had was their battle with Daichi in a forest.
"Hello, Toga. Ichimaru." Kimimaro removed his disguise and the two Root ninjas were surprised to see a familiar face. The facial features have matured but they knew it was Daichi Hekima in front of them.
"You...."
"Me." The Gamer ninja looked at them with a calm smile.
Ichimaru looked at himself and noted his unnatural state. His attention turned back to the ninja in front of him. "This is forbidden jutsu isn't it. You killed us but you brought us back to life. And judging from your face I'd say some time has passed since our battle."
"Indeed. It's been two years."
"Why did you use this jutsu on us?" Toga asked Daichi.
Daichi' smile vanished as he looked at the two. "I want you to tell me everything you know about the Root. Specifically where the access points to the bases are hidden and the identities of the Root ninjas you're aware of and where Danzo would be."
Ichimaru's eyes widened in shock and horror. "You know about Root?"
"I did. I knew about you, your organization and Danzo even before you attacked me." Daichi told them as means to crush their will. "The moment you decided to come after me and attack my teachers, you all sealed your fate. Your other companions all died that day. Your mission was a failure and the Hokage put Danzo under restrictions and surveillance. You failed."
Ichimaru gritted his teeth in anger as he looked at the boy.
"You don't seriously expect us to give you any information do you?" Toga spoke with defiance in her voice.
"I do actually." With those words Daichi came near them with two kunai that had a special seal attached to it.
The two Root ninjas struggled to get up and attack but their body wouldn't listen to them.
'Damn it. I can't move.'
'Shit. My body won't move. He's restrained us. What jutsu is this?'
Daichi showed no mercy and inserted the two special control tags seals into their heads.
Once the two seals disappeared Daichi made a Ram seal and instantly their body stilled and the ego from their eyes vanished. They were now puppets under Daichi's command.
The gamer ninja looked at the two and nodded to himself. 'This seal erodes their will and resistance but does not affect their memories. Perfect for taking information without wasting time. Since they are dead the mind defenses would have been destroyed.'
Daichi attached his strings to the two reanimated ninjas and began his interrogation.
"Tell me everything. Quickly."
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