Chapter 277: A Night of Revelations

Chapter 277: A Night of Revelations

Leaf Village.

As Daichi walked up the stairs to the Hokage's office, he was going through multiple notifications that appeared in his view.

The first was the quest rewards for the B rank mission he completed.

[Quest 'Protect the Mediator' Completed.]

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[Rewards:]

[20000 Exp.]

[3000 Exp.]

[4000 Exp.]

[600 Exp.]

[Reputation increases with client and everyone else involved.]

'So looks like I even got the bonus 4000 experience. I thought that might only appear after those two stayed at the capital. Eh. Whatever. I'm not complaining. The more exp the merrier.'

His eyes then went to the next quest reward and he couldn't help but have a small smile on his face.

[Quest 'Save your Friends.' Completed.]

'I'm glad I got there in time. To think Mizuki would have planned a prison break and taken the serum Orochimaru gave him Still, I guess I'll thank my lucky stat that everything worked out well in the end.'

Daichi looked at the rewards of the quest and he was satisfied.

[Rewards:]

[19000 Exp.]

[2850 Exp.]

[+10 Points to Special stats Charisma, Dignity.]

[+5 Points to Special stat Indomitable.]

[+2 Points to Special stat Luck.]

[+3 Points to Special stat Sense.]

[Reputation increases with Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kensei Yasaji and Kakashi Hatake.]

[Reputation slightly increases with Danzo Shimura.]

[Reputation massively increases with 'Rookie 9'. ]

[Reputation massively increases with people of the Leaf Village.]

'30 points in the Special stats. These are some excellent gains.'

[You have leveled up.]

'Level 62 huh. Let's see 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 : 50545

CP : 106512

SP : 51650

MP: 42380

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[Primary Stats]

Strength - 349

Vitality - 500

Dexterity - 271

Agility - 340

Intelligence - 500

Chakra - 623

Wisdom - 309

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[Special Stats]

Sense - 200

Iruka was shocked as he realized what the Hokage was about to do.

Daichi slightly narrowed his eyes and as he heard their version of events that happened, he realized that all of the rookie 9 learned of the Nine tails. 'Here we go. Looks like the Hokage wants to get in front of this thing and do damage control.'

"You mean the Nine tails that's inside Naruto?" Shikamaru asked as he looked at the kage.

Naruto stood in the middle of the room and was self conscious.

Hiruzen looked at the kids with a stern yet kind face. "I understand that you've all learned something of great significance today."

Naruto clenched his fist and stepped forward. He looked at the kage with a rare serious gaze. "How much of what Mizuki said was true? Do I have the Nine tails in me?"

Hiruzen sighed tiredly and began to feel his age as he looked at the boy's face. 'Now that they know, there is no point in keeping this a secret.'

"The nine tails is a powerful chakra beast that can't be stopped through ordinary means. The only way to save the village was to seal it away. A prison. But ordinary sealing objects wouldn't do. The beast was extremely powerful. To seal the beast a living container was needed. A newborn with chakra coils that weren't developed yet."

Naruto's eyes widened as he learned the truth. "Me..."

Hiruzen gave a small nod. "Yes. Both of your parents died that night. To save the village, the fourth Hokage used a powerful sealing jutsu at the cost of his own life and sealed the nine tails inside you."

Naruto stood silently and a few tears escaped his eyes. His friends didn't know what to say as they stood there and learned the truth.

"Why didn't you tell me?" The blond boy asked Hiruzen through teary eyes.

Hiruzen's face softened as he looked at the boy. "I felt that you weren't ready. I was hoping to tell you when you became a Chunin but" Hiruzen became silent for a few moments and then spoke. "Naruto. I want you to keep this in mind. You and the Nine Tails are two different entities. You are the prison and it's the prisoner. You understand that right"

Naruto wiped the tears and nodded his head. "Yeah. I understand. Thanks."

"So Naruto has the Nine tails huh. That's messed up. No wonder he's treated like an outcast." Kiba said, shaking his head.

"Thinking it logically, it's an irrational choice." Shino spoke up.

"It's not about rational or logical choices." Sasuke said in a low tone and looked down as he thought about Itachi. 'There were many people who lost family members that night. They would hate anyone or anything related to the killer. Even if it doesn't make sense. Just like' He sighed and stood silently with a stoic face.

"Lord Hokage. Why keep something like this a secret in the first place?" Ino asked.

"There must have been some important reason, right." Shikamaru said with a shrug.

Hiruzen sighed and raised a hand. The Genins became quiet and listened. "I passed a law that forbade anyone from the older generation from revealing the truth about the Nine tails to the younger ones because I didn't want their hate to pass on to any of you. Blind hatred is a very dangerous thing. The choice was not an easy one and it was made before some of you were born."

"Seems like a drag but I get it. If people who didn't know, learned this secret, they'd have treated him badly too." Shikamaru said and the rest nodded. The Nara then suddenly turned to Daichi. "So that's why you told me to let it go when I asked you."

"Yeah." Daichi nodded.

Iruka and the rest of the rookies were surprised that Daichi knew. "Wait. This was the secret? And you knew, Daichi?" Sakura asked and Daichi nodded.

"I've known for a while. I did some digging and figured it out."

"How long have you known?" Naruto suddenly asked and the room became quiet.

Daichi looked at the boy who had a calm face and then a few seconds later replied. "A few years."

Naruto was silent for a few moments and then a big smile appeared on his face. "Thanks Daichi."

The Genin smiled and nodded. He heard the unspoken words from his friend.

Thanks for being my friend even when you knew that secret.

Hiruzen smiled as he looked at the faces of everyone. "The purpose of this meeting was not just about the secrets you've learned today but of unity as well. Naruto is one of you. A Leaf shinobi. In time you will face challenges that will test your bonds. Remember this moment and stand together."

"We will, Lord Hokage." Choji spoke up.

"The village might have their prejudice but we are not kids anymore. We can think for ourselves." Kiba said with a smirk. "Arf arf."

"It's clear that the village fears the Nine Tails. But Naruto is not the beast. That conclusion is obvious." Shino said in his usual calm manner.

"As far I'm concerned you're still the same idiot you were when you walked into class this morning." Sasuke said with a grin as he looked at Naruto.

"And you're still the same jerk you were since forever." Naruto retorted back with a grin.

Iruka and Hiruzen smiled seeing the unity among the group. "Now, this is still a secret. Naruto's condition should be kept a secret. Do all of you understand?"

"Yes. Lord Hokage." They all replied.

"Good. Now I need you all to do one more thing. Write your first mission report. Recall as much information about the event from your perspective and create a detailed report. Iruka. Help Naruto. Daichi, please assist Sasuke. The rest of you, I'm sure your parents will help you out."

Everyone nodded and the Kage dismissed everyone. Everyone left the office except for Daichi.

"Is there something you need Daichi?" Hiruzen asked. He was confused seeing the serious expression on the Genin's face.

After a few moments of silence Daichi spoke. "Permission to speak freely, Lord Hokage."

The old kage heard the tone and immediately knew that whatever the boy was about to say was of grave importance.

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Author's Note.

Hi guys. Its Monk here. I'm back home. It was a tough few months but I survived. I'm Feeling good. 100% healthy and recovered.

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