CIATB Chapter 9: Exploring the village
Chapter 9: Exploring the village
Chapter 9: Exploring the village
Daichi went to his room and freshened up. He changed into his sleepwear and got on the bed. He thought about the events of the day. He was still a bit confused on why Kensei thought he was a genius. As he pondered on this question for some more time, the answer came to him.
'From my perspective, I'm someone who got placed into an unfamiliar territory and is trying to stay undercover. So when someone accuses me of hiding my intentions, I would think that they would think I was a spy or something equally dangerous. But from their perspective I'm just an orphan child who grew up in Leaf village all his life.'
'They would attribute my suspicious behavior to paranoia or trust issues... Probably I think. Still, this puts me at ease a bit. There are a lot of things I wanna do tomorrow but first lemme check out how much my stats have improved.'
'Status'
Name : Daichi Hekima (The Gamer)
Class : Civilian
Age : 5
Title : Capable Child
Level : 4 (150/1325)
HP : 355
CP : 230
SP : 200
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Primary Stats
Strength - 10
Vitality - 7
Dexterity - 5
Agility - 10
Intelligence - 10
Chakra - 3
Wisdom - 9
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Special Stats - (Unlocking these stats requires certain actions or reaching specific conditions. Different stats are unlocked with different methods. Stat points cannot be allocated to these stats.)
Sense (LOCKED)
Stamina - 3
Indomitable (LOCKED)
Charisma (LOCKED)
Persistence (LOCKED)
Dignity (LOCKED)
Luck (LOCKED)
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Stat Points - 30
Ryo - 0
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'Wow. My HP went up by 160 points. So that means my HP points are definitely linked to strength, vitality and maybe stamina. Hmm Need more data to figure out how much each stat increases my HP, CP and SP. I got 3 stats that reached 10 and the lowest one is chakra.'
'Need to unlock chakra next. But I'll have to read up on chakra theory books and how to safely awaken them. I'll do that tomorrow. After I unlock my chakra I can increase its points with meditation and leaf concentration exercise. Hmm. Looks like I can't increase the special stats with points. So that means they most probably can be increased through training or other methods. Need to figure out a way to unlock them as fast as I can. Alright Next 'Skills.'
'Skills'
[1. Gamer's Mind - Passive (LV.MAX): Gamer's Mind is one of the skills granted to the user by the system. It allows the user to calmly and logically think things through. Allows a peaceful state of mind. And this skill provides Immunity to mental disorders. Gamer's Mind is a skill that's already obtained and maxed.]
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[2. Gamer's Body - Passive (LV.MAX): Gamer's Body is one of the skills granted to the player by the system. While this skill grants a body that allows the user to live the real world like a game, it has certain limitations. Cuts and bruises will be healed based on the physical stats of the user. The user receives minimal physical damage from blunt force attacks, only pain for a few seconds, and a loss of HP. But piercing and stabbing attacks will have a limited effect on the gamer's body. Sleeping in a bed restores HP, CP SP. Gamer's Body is a passive skill that is already obtained and maxed.]
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[3. Gaia's Blessing - Passive (LV.MAX): The great God Gaia has blessed you and bestowed on you a special ability. Gaia's blessing will ensure that you will always be strong and healthy in your lifetime.
Temporary Effect: Gives the soul a new healthy body.
Accept (Y/N)]
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Daichi accepted the quest without hesitation.
"I'll be back by evening. By the way, do you want me to bring you anything?"
"No need. I've already bought everything we need for the week."
Daichi nodded to his grandfather and went out. Daichi was excited for 2 reasons. One. He wanted to explore and see more of the leaf village. And two, he wanted to complete his quest.
'Alright. What to do first?... Gonna need to buy a few things to test out my inventory. And I need to start on my gardening quest but I don't know much about gardening, so a book on that would be nice. Hmm Now that I think about it, a book on cooking would be good too. If I can learn to cook dishes that restores my HP and CP, it would be a great boon. Need to unlock my chakra. So I definitely have to go to the library and read a few books on that.'
'No wait. The old man must have Chakra theory books in his personal library. What I need right now is information. I have to find out if there are any changes to the history and events. I need to confirm whether this is the canon timeline or if I'm living in some alternate universe.'
Daichi made up his mind and decided to head towards the library. He walked around taking in the sights. A few minutes later he saw a small book stall on the side of the road. It was a small store sandwiched between two apartment buildings. He decided to check it out. He saw an old man with gray hair sitting on a stool at the front.
'Observe'
[LV. 22][Khan]
Age: 55
HP: 2947 CP: 1320
[Khan is a former reserve genin. He spent most of his career completing menial missions. He was injured during a scouting mission in the 3rd world war which sent him to retirement. He now spends his time as the owner of Khan's book store. He is also a secret informant of Jiraiya. He has 2 sons.]
As Daichi read the description he did a double take. 'I didn't think I would come into contact with anyone related to the Sannin so soon. Can't make any mistakes. Gotta act my age and keep cool.'
As he reached the store a new notification appeared.
[You have found a book stall.]
[Quest progression. (3/7)]
"Hello sir. Good morning." Daichi said in a calm voice.
"Morning. What can I get you boy?" Khan asked.
"I'm looking for a good cookbook with lots of recipes. And a book on gardening. Do you have any of those?" Daichi asked politely.
"Of course. Hold on."
With those words Khan stood up and searched through the stacks of books piled up. Shortly after, he returned with two books.
"Here. I think these two should help." Khan handed Daichi the two books.
'Observe'
[Cooking for Beginners]
[A leaf cookbook for beginners. Contains several modern and classic recipes made easy. This cookbook includes a comprehensive guide to kitchen essentials, prep and cooking techniques, 100+ tasty recipes. This cookbook simplifies complex cooking techniques which makes it perfect for beginners.]
'Observe'
[A Gardener's Guide]
[This guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture whether you are an amateur or a seasoned gardener. It covers every aspect of creating, managing and working in an organic garden. This book is excellent for beginners who are looking to build their own garden.]
After looking over the description of the two books Daichi was satisfied. He flipped open a few pages and glossed over them.
After a minute he closed the book and said "These will do. How much?"
"350 Ryo" Came the reply.
Daichi paid the amount and was about to leave but he saw a few bags and different types of sunglasses hanging at the back of the store. One particular type of sunglass caught his eye.
It was round, with black tinted shades and a green frame. That glass reminded Daichi of the steampunk type glasses. He also decided to buy a black backpack to keep his books. After having Khan bring him the two things he paid an additional 180 Ryo and left the store.
'Observe'
[Black sunglasses]
[These sunglasses are uniquely stylish and can enhance the wearer's aesthetic appeal with ease. The craftsman who made these glasses was said to have been inspired by a retro futuristic science fiction novel that depicts technology never-before-seen in this world. This is a medium size sunglass with stylish green frames and round shades.]
'Observe'
[Black backpack]
[An item that is commonly used by travelers and students. A simple frameless backpack with above average aesthetic design. This is made of cotton fabric and coated with wax. Although this backpack has excellent waterproofing it cannot withstand all abrasions.]
He put the books in the bag and put on his new sunglasses. The main reason he bought sunglasses was to make sure no one saw the movements of his eyes. Daichi didn't want people to know that he was reading something that was invisible to them.
If someone perceptive saw Daichi reading the notification boxes or the quest contents (which are invisible to them), they would either think he was crazy, attention seeking or had some kind of special ability. None of which could be good for him. This way he could reduce the risk of someone finding out about his powers. This was his thought.
He continued his walk to the library. He asked for directions a couple of times and after 30 minutes he finally reached his destination.