civilwarnovels Chapter 114: The Test
Chapter 114: The Test
Chapter 114: The Test
Hearing the name, Tsunade's eyes slightly narrowed but other than that there was no change in her expression.
She remembered the conversation she had with the man several months ago.
Tsunade had told him that she would only meet the boy and only after assessing him would she even consider taking him under her. She made sure to emphasize that she was only doing this as a favor to her old sensei.
Kensei agreed and said that he would keep her identity secret. He wanted to surprise the kid.
'So this is the boy huh. It seems Kensei really didn't tell him about me. Well I'm not going to spoil the fun'
Tsunade looked at the child who was finishing his plate. 'At first he came off as rude but he surprisingly has a respectful personality. Still I need to see if he's as good as sensei makes him out to be.'
Tsunade took another swig from her bottle. "Kensei huh. You're his grandson?"
Daichi looked up at that. "You know him?"
"We've met." The medic Sannin didn't elaborate any further and continued her drinking.
Daichi had a thoughtful face. 'Hmm In hindsight I should have guessed that. Kensei is from the third Hokage's generation. And he was strong and formidable enough to have a nickname. So it stands to reason that she knows him.'
Daichi looked at the woman who was currently more concentrated on her alcohol than anything else. 'Is it possible' A thought appeared in Daichi's mind but he dismissed it, thinking it was absurd.
Daichi looked out the nearby window and saw that it was getting late. 'I better head back. And I don't want to overstay my welcome.'
Daichi got ready to leave. "It's getting really dark out. I should get back home. Again, it was an honor to meet you Lady Tsunade. Miss Shizune"
Daichi nodded to the two of them. Tsunade didn't even bother looking at him and just gave a small wave of her hand indicating her dismissal while Shizune was more courteous.
"Good night Daichi. Get home safe."
Daichi left the restaurant after paying the bill for the table.
"So that's the child Kensei and Lord Jiraiya were talking about huh." Shizune spoke after Daichi left.
"It seems so." Tsunade looked at the exit and then turned to her apprentice. "Did you notice?"
Shizune's face turned serious. "Yes. His footsteps. It didn't make any sounds. And his presence It was similar to those who conceal their chakras. I wouldn't have even noticed him if he hadn't spoken."
Shizune was there during the meeting with Kensei. She was surprised that the Hokage was making her teacher take on another student.
Tsunade nodded with her student. She knew a capable ninja when she saw one. From just this one interaction she knew Daichi was more than he seemed.
A smirk slowly formed in her face. 'Looks like this trip will be more interesting than I thought.'
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Daichi walked through the illuminated streets of the capital. The lights coming from the fancy lanterns gave off a festive atmosphere.
'My 'observe' didn't show anything on Tsunade but I was able to get some information on her apprentice. Based on her stats I'd say Shizune is currently in the middle of the Jonin spectrum. A student of a Sannin and a talented medic ninja that very few can match.'
Daichi thought about the entire interaction and there were many things he was now unsure about.
He walked home with several thoughts running through his mind. 'It's just a coincidence that she and Jiraiya are here. Isn't it?'
"Daichi, that's Lord Jiraiya and you've already met Lady Tsunade." Kensei gave a simple introduction.
Jiraiya looked affronted with that introduction. "Hey that's not how you introduce someone as great as me." He jumped and landed in the middle of the room, right in front of Daichi.
A smoke suddenly appeared covering his entire body. When it cleared, it showed that Jiraiya had summoned a human sized toad and was standing atop its head in a strange pose.
"Listen well young one, wherever I go men gaze at me with admiration and respect and women all over the world fall for my charms. I am none other than the holy sage of Mt. Myoboku. Jiraiya." The man stood on one leg with his hands extended and shook his head in an exaggerated fashion.
Daichi looked at the man with wide eyes and his mouth was slightly open. He was excited to meet the legendary warrior and it showed on his face. 'Oh wow. This is really happening.'
Jiraiya looked at Daichi for a reaction and saw the awe and admiration in Daichi's eyes. He thought he had impressed the kid. 'Yes. Be at awe in my presence Hahaha'
Tsunade looked at her teammate and then towards Daichi and couldn't help but let out a tired sigh. 'Don't tell me that kid fell for that. I thought he was smart.'
Daichi immediately bowed and introduced himself. "It is an honor to meet you, Lord Jiraiya. My name is Daichi Hekima."
Jiraiya laughed merrily. "Proper respect from the young ones is rare these days. I'll let you have some signed copies of my books."
"Please don't." Kensei interrupted him and gave Jiraiya the stink eye. He was one of the few that resisted the temptations of the book 'Make out tactics.'
"You don't look surprised to see us. So your grandfather told you why I'm here?!" Tsunade got up and asked Daichi.
Daichi nodded his head. "I mentioned our meeting and he told me that you would be my teacher."
"That remains to be seen, little boy."
Jiraiya stepped back and dismissed his summon. Tsunade looked at Daichi and came to a decision. 'Sensei knows what I've been through. So what would prompt him to suddenly make this decision? I have to find out.'
"Raise your hands and gather some chakra in your palms. Keep the chakra flow steady until I tell you otherwise. And stop suppressing your chakra." Tsunade said to the boy.
Daichi obeyed without asking any questions. He had been using the 'Chakra Suppression' skill and had been steadily leveling it up. 'Since it's come to this I won't hold back. I need to make sure she will take me as a student.'
Daichi raised his hands with his palms facing upwards. He concentrated his chakra on his palms and stopped the suppression skill. Everyone in the room felt the large chakra flowing through the boy.
The adults in the room were shocked when they sensed his chakra volume but they kept a neutral face.
Shizune was shocked as she looked at the kid. 'This child. His chakra reserves, it feels even larger than mine. And to suppress it to such a degree His control is no doubt beyond average.'
Kensei looked at his grandson beside him and even though he expected it he was still surprised. 'His growth rate is incredible.'
Jiraiya had a lifetime of practice in maintaining a poker face. He had heard about the boy's capabilities but seeing it felt entirely different. 'This kid isn't from any clan and he isn't holding a tailed beast. So for him to produce this much chakra at his age Only Jonin level ninjas and above have this much reserves. Looks like sensei wasn't kidding about this kid's strength.'
Tsunade kept a calm face but was now intrigued about the child's capabilities. 'Time to see what you're made of.'
Daichi's test to become a medic ninja under Tsunade had begun.
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Author's Note:
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