Chapter 76: The Shinobi of Darkness

Chapter 76: The Shinobi of Darkness

Sunday - 2nd day After the Massacre.

Daichi was dodging the water blasts coming from the river beneath him. He was surrounded by three shadow clones, all using water, fire and wind style jutsu on him. The turbulent waves across the river due to the training didn't affect Daichi.

'Almost there.'

Daichi woke up early in the morning and went to the nearby river. The river was located not far from his house and Daichi often used it for training his water walking technique and water style jutsus. His goal was to improve and master his water walking chakra control training and improving his reflexes and reaction speed.

Just as he dodged another water blast and zipped past a shadow clone a notification appeared.

Skill Water walking technique's level has risen by one.

Water walking technique - (Active/Passive) (LV.100) New novel chapters are published on

Effects: 200% Increase in chakra control.

CP cost : 3/sec.

30% Decrease CP cost to chakra techniques.

Congratulations. You have successfully trained a skill to its highest level.

+500 Exp.

+75 Exp.

"Finally.!" Daichi let out a breath as he looked at the notification. Daichi had mainly been focused on his chakra control for the past few months. All in preparation to begin the next stage in his training. He released the shadow clones and jumped to the ground.

He began walking back to his home. His mind went back to the conversation he and Kensei had last night.

Flashback.

Kensei arrived home late at night from his visit to the orphanage. As he entered he saw Daichi waiting for him.

"So how did everything go?"

Daichi asked anxiously. He was concerned because the Mana puppetry skill he used on the matron was not a permanent or a strong one. It was only capable of swaying her decision at the moment. If she decided to change her mind and inform the Hokage, then there would be nothing Daichi could do.

"Don't worry. I spoke with Aiko about what happened. She'll keep the Uchiha girl's existence a secret." Kensei told him as he sat down.

"So she agreed that this is for the best?"

Kensei nodded. "She wasn't happy that we're keeping something like this from the Hokage but she sees the wisdom in keeping everything that happened that night under wraps."

Daichi and relaxed. "How is"

"The baby?... Fine. She was sleeping Cute kid Too bad about what happened to her family." Kensei answered. "I'm sorry about your friend."

Daichi nodded. After a few seconds he asked. "You didn't tell Miss Aiko about the coup, right?" Daichi knew Kensei wouldn't tell her something so dangerous but he still asked.

"Of course not!... If even a word of that got out there would be such an outcry. Can you imagine what would happen if the other clans found out that the Hokage or the higher ups ordered the execution of an entire clan?"

"Pandamonium!"

"Yes. That's why no one else must know." Kensei sighed as he rubbed his forehead.

Daichi calmed down and let out a breath after hearing those words.

"But you need to be careful. Until you get strong enough to defend against people like him, you shouldn't say anything to anyone that would get his attention anymore than it has."

"I understand." Daichi was serious and he made sure he understood the threats Danzo posed.

Kensei then smiled as he leaned back in his chair. "You don't need to be so tense. If he has information on you then he knows you're under my protection. He won't make any direct moves."

Both Daichi and Kensei sat in silence for a while. After some time Kensei spoke.

"I'll be going out early in the morning. I feel that this might be a good time to catch up with a few colleagues." The old man said.

Daichi nodded. "Yeah. I have some training I need to complete too I'll be heading to the nearby river for some chakra control training."

Kensei nodded in understanding. "You want to start on the change in chakra form training don't you?"

Daichi nodded. "I need to make sure my chakra control is as perfect as it can get. Then I can start the next stuff."

Kensei nodded and both of them discussed the situation and Daichi's training and then after sometime they went to sleep.

Flashback End.

Daichi used the Mana scout to check his surroundings often. It's range was less than chakra sense but no one would be able to detect this skill.

'I have to be more careful But if there is one good thing that came out of all this is that Danzo is now probably removed from power. The Hokage would be keeping an eye on him so that guy wouldn't cause a scene. Still He operates from the shadows. I'll have to be on guard.'

Daichi reached his house after a short while. He went to his room and took out a new packet filled with balloons. He looked at his watch and saw that it was only a few minutes after 10 am.

'I still have the whole day to train.'

Daichi reached the back yard and stretched. At that moment he sensed Kensei entering the house.

Kensei came to the back and saw Daichi preparing to begin his advanced chakra control training.

"I have some news." He said sitting on the back porch.

Daichi turned to the old man.

"Danzo has been removed from the village council and the Root Anbu are being dissolved Do you know what that tells me?" Kensei asked.

"Danzo was the one who helped Itachi massacre the clan" Daichi spoke as if he was unsure. 'About time the Hokage put him in check. Although this won't keep him down for long'

Kensei nodded with his grandson's deduction. "And he must have done it behind the Hokage's back. Looks like you won't have to worry about him. At least for a few years."

"But then why is the Hokage keeping him alive? If he forced or aided Itachi to kill the clan then isn't that treason?" Daichi asked Kensei.

The old ninja sighed hearing Daichi's question. "You're not the only one who's had those questions" He mumbled. Kensei then answered. "Danzo was a former teammate of the Hokage and trained under Tobirama Senju. Perhaps it's sentimentality or maybe he thinks Danzo may have more use in the future."

'Not bloody likely!' Daichi knew the future event so he knew Danzo's usefulness to the village had ended.

"Regardless, for the moment beyond removing him from power, Hiruzen has decided to do nothing else Now enough about him. Let's begin your training." Kensei spoke.

Daichi nodded and then looked at the water balloon in his hand. "Once I master this jutsu I'll be one step closer to my goal."

Kensei nodded.