The Adventurous Gamer Ninja - Daichi Hekima [Vol. 01]

Chapter 11 - Hokage Monument

With the standard map of the Leaf village memorized and Daichi's location and directions showing in real-time as a holographic map, reaching the Hokage mountain was easy. As he reached the base of the mountain he could see the Academy building.

It was the place where Daichi would be learning about being a shinobi starting next year. As he neared the building several blue notification boxes appeared.

You have found The Academy. Quest progression (6/7)

You have found The Hokage Monument. Quest progression (7/7)

Quest 'Scout out the village.' Completed.

Rewards:

1150 Exp

Rep increases with Leaf Village citizens.

New Title: Explorer. (This title gives the ability to locate hidden Dungeons and Dungeons keys. Increases chances of finding various hidden locations by 35%)

'Yes. I thought I would have to go to the Yamanaka flower shop to complete the quest but I'm not going to complain if my tasks get easier. Hmm, since the Academy is a special location just finding the place must have been enough for the quest to progress.'

Daichi could see the stairs that lead to the top of the Hokage monument. 'Since I'm here I might as well go to the top and take a look.'

He slowly climbed the stairs. Since it was somewhat of a long trip, by the time he reached the top he got a small increase in one of his stats.

Due to the continued physical training, you have obtained +1 VIT

He stood on top of the first Hokage's head, took off his exotic sunglasses and looked at the village. What he saw took his breath away. A giant magnificent village perfectly blended with nature was staring back at him. Only now did he understand how truly big the village was.

'Kishi-san created something truly beautiful. And it became a reality.'

Daichi was mesmerized by the sight. He could see the giant wall surrounding the village. Giving it a sense of security. He could see the different ninjas going about their way. The houses and shops of all shapes and sorts. The village that holds the title of the strongest and most prosperous among the great 5. He suddenly realized he was standing atop where legends once stood.

'This is where the first hokage Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha made history. 2 children of opposite sides unexpectedly met and became friends. The loss of their loved ones forced them to break the chains of their clan ideology.'

'They dreamed of a place where people could be safe and enjoy peace. And they became strong enough to make that dream a reality. They set their differences aside and together founded the hidden leaf village. For a short time they found the peace they so desperately searched for.'

'The first trained the third and the disciple of the third trained the fourth. Some mistakes were made along the way by all the four hokages... But whatever they did, they did in the belief that it would protect their home.'

'Even Madara, for all his faults and arrogance, all he wanted was to protect his clan. Even the current plan he's put in place, no matter how foolish, misguided or cruel, is in the notion that it would bring peace to the world.'

Daichi stood there looking over the village in a daze. His mind flashed through all the memories he had of this place as Daichi and as Thomas. Of living in this village and interacting with the people in it and reading about an amazing story and the sacrifices the characters in it made.