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

Chapter 359 - The Minister's True Plans: 02/03

Dragon's chakra strings tightened subtly, rendering both Kuroda and Tomomi immobile. Fear flashed in their eyes as they realized they couldn't move.

"I'll begin with you," Dragon said as his gaze settled on Tomomi. His voice was devoid of emotion. Tomomi and her husband felt dread growing from the pit of their stomachs.

'Is it ready?' Dragon mentally asked his four shadow clones stationed throughout the compound.

'Yeah.'

'I used it on them as much as I could. Upped my chara reserves by absorbing them from the guards first but now I'm low again. Leveling up those Yamanaka techniques took a lot out of me...'

'Looks like we were all able to level up those jutsus.'

'That should give us a good start. I'm going to dispel myself now.'

One by one the four solid clones dispelled themselves and their combined experience spread across the remaining Daichis.

[Ninjutsu: Mind Reading Jutsu has leveled up.] x7

[Ninjutsu: Mind Destruction Jutsu has leveled up.] x3

[Skill Mind Drain has leveled up.] x4

[Skill Chakra Absorption has leveled up.] x5

[Ninjutsu: Body Freeze Jutsu has leveled up.] x2

'I see the Minister is being tough.' Came the message from the original Daichi.

'Yes, but I somewhat anticipated it. He wouldn't have become the Minister of such a large nation if he gave in so easily to every threat. Everything is proceeding within my expectations.' Dragon nodded to himself and replied.

'Go ahead. We need everything you can get from their heads.'

'I'm on it boss.' Dragon closed the communication array and refocused on his task.

Dragon took a step forward and Tomomi's body shook with terror. "Please, no! I don't know anything more!" she pleaded, her voice trembling.

'That's a lie. Right now she's feeling true terror for her life but she's still willing to keep their secrets. Is she that afraid of Orochimaru or is there something more important than her life? Or is she lying in the hopes that I'm bluffing about harming them?'

Kuroda gritted his teeth and struggled against the invisible bonds. "You bastard. Leave her out of this! She's innocent!"

Dragon tilted his head slightly and glanced at the man. "Innocent? She knows more than she's admitting." He took another slow step toward Tomomi. "Sometimes, those who appear the weakest hold the most valuable secrets."

Tomomi's breathing quickened. 'He can't possibly harm me... can he?' "I swear, I've told you everything I know!" she insisted.

Dragon's eyes bore into hers. "Lies won't help you now." He lifted his hand, and a faint glow emanated from his fingertips. "There's a technique that allows me to delve into your memories. It's... invasive."

Kuroda's face paled. "No! You can't!"

Ignoring him, Dragon continued, "It can be quite painful if you resist. But if you relax, it will be over quickly."

Tears welled in Tomomi's eyes. "Why are you doing this?"

"Because time is of the essence," Dragon replied coldly. "And I've run out of patience."