The Adventurous Gamer Ninja - Daichi Hekima [Vol. 02]

Chapter 318 - Battleplans & Preparations

Hokage Office.

Shortly after Hiruzen returned to his office after his meeting with the Second Hokage, Inoichi came to see him.

"Tell me you have some good news for me Inoichi."

"I have news, Lord Hokage. But I'm not sure if it's good." The Yamanaka replied with a heavy tone.

"Nothing is today." Hiruzen sighed and nodded for Inoichi to continue.

"Guren had several defenses in her mind but they were placed a few years ago. Although they were strong they weren't as powerful as the ones Mizuki had. I was able to get through and get some information but the defensive measures Orochimaru put in place destroyed her mind and killed her before I could uncover everything."

"Orochimaru was always cautious. It is to be expected. What have you found?" The Hokage asked the blond interrogator.

"She was an integral member under Orochimaru. Based on what I learned she was a trusted member because of the loyalty she showed and her strength. Guren overlooked the construction of several hideouts in the Land of Fire during the last several months. She also oversaw the movement of several important shipments in and out of the country. Some were high end medical equipment but others are unknown."

Inoichi then handed several papers to the Hokage with locations, and roughly drawn blueprints on them. "The structure of the hideouts created under her supervision."

Hiruzen examined them and his eyes narrowed. "These are among the seven locations we found scattered across the country."

"Yes. From the memories I looked through, I was also able to get data on some of the defenses and measures they put in place. I've already shared that intel with Shikaku and the Analysis team."

"Good. Were you able to find out why they went after Daichi?" Hiruzen asked.

Inoichi nodded. "Yes sir. It's in the document in there." The man said, pointing to one specific sheet of paper.

"The base marked on that location is where Orochimaru instructed Guren to bring Daichi. According to my understanding Orochimaru has placed a great importance on the child and had asked to bring him to the location without inflicting much harm on him."

Hiruzen leaned back in his chair and narrowed his eyes. 'So I was right. Now we have the where. But why? Why is Daichi so damn important to him?'

"Have you found out why Orochimaru needs the boy?"

Inoichi grimaced at that question and Hiruzen had a bad feeling in his heart.

The Yamanaka slowly nodded and spoke. "Yes sir. And it's not good. Orochimaru has created some sort of a jutsu that can take over a person's body."

Hiruzen's eyes widened in horror as he quickly realized the implications. "He did it. He actually did it. A forbidden immortality jutsu."

The blond interrogator nodded. "Yes. From what I understood from Guren's memories, Orochimaru places special curse seals on those he deem worthy to become his new vessel. Surviving the curse seal itself is quite an ordeal because the success rate is low. But once the subject survives the Curse seal implantation, Orochimaru uses some kind of jutsu to take over their bodies. I'm unaware of the specifics."

"Will Orochimaru be able to use the abilities of the new body?" Hiruzen asked the man.

"From what I gathered, Yes. This Guren was powerful and was to become Orochimaru's next vessel but he changed his mind a few months ago. Guren believes that Orochimaru asked her to capture Daichi so that he could make Daichi his new vessel."