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  Lee took several deep breaths of air as he rawled on the ground.

  Daichi, who was sitting near him, spoke. "Looks like the training your sensei is putting you through is starting to show. You were able to survive a lot longer and that's even with those weights you have on."

  Lee looked at Daichi at that. "So you noticed?"

  The young gamer smirked. "Of course I did. You're not the only oraining with weighted gear."

  Lee slowly sat up and smiled at his friend. He expected something like that.

  Daichi got up ao Lee. He pced his palms on Lee's chest and began using mediinjutsu.

  Lee was fasated as he watched his friend work. "Is that mediinjutsu?"

  "Yes. I lear during my time at the capital."

  "That's incredible." Lee grinned as he looked at his friend. 'Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Taijutsu. Now medical jutsu too... It's as if there's o his talent and potential. He's amazing.'

  Daichi moved his palms to Lee's arms and legs and gave him a quick full body check up. 'In just one year Lee was able to go from being a nobody to a monster in Taijutsu. In he did it with nothing but his will aermination. But now I wonder how strong he'll be with me aiding in his growth.'

  A few moments ter Daichi pleted his work. "Done."

  Lee got up and looked himself over in wonder. "I feel good as new."

  "That's because the tears in your muscles and cells are all healed without impeding yrowth. Now you train again right away without needing to waste time for rest and recovery. Lee, I want you to meet me here every weekend if possible. I'll heal all the wear and tears on your body." Daichi smirked as he replied.

  The bowl inja's eyes widened as he uood the implications. "That means I train much more and bee stronger a lot faster."

  "That's the idea." Daichi smiled looking at the kid who had stars and tears in his eyes.

  "Ohh my great friend Daichi. Thank you!" Lee jumped and tried to hug his friend who quickly dodged him.

  "Easy Lee. Not a hugger… And it's not that big a deal. Here. Take these as well…" Daichi took out a small bottle from his pocket and tossed it to his friend. Ihe bottle there were several round pills of the same color.

  "What's this?" Lee asked as he examihe gss bottle.

  "Those are special nutrient pills I created. The vitamins, proteins and minerals tained in each of those pills will speed up muscle growth and strengthen your bohey'll be a massive help for your training. Oh! But make sure you only take one every 24 hours. And make sure to only take them when you train. And drink plenty of water after you do."

  Lee's eyes widened as he held the precious item. He couldn't believe how much his friend was helping him. He looked at Daichi and had a plicated expression on his face.

  "You've given so much help. But I don't have anything to give you…" Lee said in a small voice.

  Daichi pced a hand on his friend's shoulder. "You don't o give me anything you idiot. You're my friend. Now e o's go get something to eat."

  Lee nodded with a wide smile. 'Someday I will definitely repay your kindness.'

  —-

  Hiruzen was going over the list of few Genins taking part in the in exams happening ione vilge. He thought about the one name he rejected from the list.

  'If Daichi and Kakashi hadn't made such a otion with their previous mission I would have let the boy take the exam. He would have definitely passed and then Kakashi would have beeo take Sasuke and Naruto under him. But now… For the in exam, I o see how things are with that vilge before I make a decision... In the meantime I'll have to make other arras for Naruto and Sasuke as well. Hmm… If not Kakashi, then perhaps Tenzo could train them… He has experieh the Sharingan, fighting alongside Kakashi. And his wood style will be useful if Naruto ever loses trol over the ails.'

  He frowned as he looked at a partiame.

  'Kabuto Yakushi is taking part in this test as well and based on his previous track record he's going to iionally fail the exam… He must be attending these exams to either spy on possible targets for Orochimaru or tag him without drawing attention…. I 't get rid of him at the moment. He is a crucial pie my pns…'

  The Kage then began going over reports his spy in the Root sent.

  'Danzo is suspicious. So I won't be able to make tact for a while. Identity of the primary target is still unknown.'

  Hiruzen sighed as he leaned babsp;'Right now is the calm before the storm. But what is the Lin that will set off that storm? When would Orochimaru attack? Would it be an assassination attempt or something else? And with the Reanimation jutsu under his and, I 't predict who all he'll bring… Without the crucial information I ake a move on Danzo as well. I o take them both out at once.'

  "Sir, Kensei Yasaji is here to see you." At that moment his secretary came in and informed him. Hiruzen nodded and a few mier Daichi's grandfather walked into the room. Hiruzen made a gesture and the hidden guards quickly left the room.

  Kensei walked into the middle of the room and Hiruzen could tell that he was not happy. "Why didn't you tell me the Daimyo was aware of our as?"

  The old kage sighed and replied. "He fronted me during my visit to the capital. And I couldly lie to him."

  "That man is more resourceful than I thought. I made sure to keep my movements under s a he found out…?"

  "He is not someoo be trifled with. You should know that… Did he summon you to his court? How did you know?"

  Kensei was quiet for a while and then asked. "He summoned me to his chamber and wao know what I had found out. He said you told him about Danzo's interfere didn't tell me aails. Since he asked, I couldn't lie or keep the information to myself. He said he will look into the matter himself and told me to stop."

  Hiruzen nodded his head. "I see…" 'So it weer than I assumed.'

  "What I want to know is how much you told him and how he took the news?"

  "He was angry. Uandably so. But he said he'll deal with Danzo's men in the capital and there won't be any interference from his people. And with the information he has now, I doubt it would be a difficult task."

  "He will want something iurn when all this is finished. He isn't someone who does anything without pying an angle."

  Hiruzen narrowed his eyes and spoke. "Yes I'm well aware. It's always a headache when dealing with him."

  "Will this interfere with the pns put in pce?" Kensei was ed that now with the Daimyo involved things would get out of hand.

  "No. This actually works better for us. We focus oernal matters of the vilge now that Ryuga is keeping an eye on things in the capital."

  Kensei nodded and they both sat in silehey discussed their pns and a short while ter the old man got up and bid the kage farewell, a for home.

  —-

  Hidden Stone Vilge

  Onoki went through the names of the didates that came from the Leaf vilge and he was somewhat disappointed. 'So Hiruzen didn't send him after all. This would have been an excellent veo see just how strong Tsunade's student is. Well, ime...'

  At that sed a Jonin came in and kneeled. "Lord Tsuchikage, all the partits have arrived and are waiting in the hall."

  The kage of the Stone vilge nodded and soon the in exams would begin.

  It wasn't just the stone ninjas who were looking for Daichi. Several Genins looked closely at the handful of ninjas from the Leaf vilge and frowned.

  A Genin with the headband of the Mist vilge frowned as he didn't find his target. 'So he didn't show up huh. Either his teacher didn't reend him or he pussed out like a bitch. Either way I 't get the information needed. And Lord Mizukage told me to test his strength during the exam… Oh well…'

  A Genin with sungsses and green hair looked around and sighed in annoyanbsp;'Great. That kid from the Leaf is a no show. Guess there's nothing to do except tell the Raikage that the kid didn't e. Something tells me he won't be happy.'

  During all this a certain Genin with the Leaf vilge headband was sitting quietly in the ro not to draw any attention to himself. But that didn't mean he was unaware of the eyes lingering on him and his teammates. 'For some reason the Genins from the reat vilges are keeping an eye on everyone from the Leaf vilge. But based on their dismissal of us, I'm sure we're not their targets… Hmm… They must have been looking for Daichi. After the Treasure i at the capital, and his retionship to a Sannin, it's no surprise.'

  As the Genin was in thought his teammate called out to him as the proctor for the exam ehe room. "Hey Kabuto, look alive. The exams are starting."

  "Right." Kabuto Yakushi replied as he focused his attention on the Jonin. There was also something else that required his attention but he sent someone just as capable in his pce.

  As the tests were taking pce, two people were meeting i in one of the houses in the vilge.

  "Here are the reports you wanted…" A man with ash grey hair and bck circur gsses said as he handed over a scroll to his colleague.

  A snake crawled out of the sleeve from the man and swallowed the scroll before disappearing bato the shadow.

  "Tell me, Kabuto, how are things going in the Leaf?"

  "You know you always e and check it out for yourself…" The bespectacled Genin replied.

  "Kukuku… It's not time yet for my return."

  "I'm sure the Third Hokage would have the surprise of his life when he sees what you have in store for him, Lord Orochimaru."

  The man now identified as one of the Sannin chuckled hearing those words. "My return all depends on him. I o see what his potential is…"

  "Based on my observations Sasuke Uchiha is head and shoulders above his peers and his talent is incredible. He is quite skilled in the ninja arts. It seems he has indeed ied his brother's potential. Maybe not on the same level as Itachi but he is talented heless."

  Orochimaru nodded his head and became quiet. "But he is not the stro in that geion is he…?" Even though the Sannin phrased it like a question he already khe answer.

  "No. The most talented one in that geion is Daichi Hekima… I was surprised to learn that he studied under your former teammate. Based on what you told me, I didn't think Lady Tsunade would have accepted another apprentice." Kabuto replied as Daichi's picture came to his mind. He was curious to test his medical skills against orained by another Sannin.

  "Yes. It was a surprise to me as well. And what shocked me more is that he only studied under her for two years. Tsunade wouldn't half ass anything. That includes teag someone her skills. So if that boy returo the vilge after just two years-"

  "Then that would mean he only hat much time to learhing he could from her." Kabuto finished.

  "Yes. I'm eager to meet him. Someone who's trained by Tsunade and currently under Kakashi Hatake's tutege. He's bound to show promise. I was hoping he'd be here. But it seems that's not the case."

  Kabuto narrowed his eyes and looked at his master. "Are you pnning on giving him the curse seal Lord Orochimaru?"

  The snake Sannin looked at his subordih a menag grin. "Kukuku… Is that a problem Kabuto?"

  Kabuto shook his head and spoke. "Not at all… But as I'm sure you know, if you attack Daichi then I have a feeling Lady Tsunade won't just sit bad do nothing. And then there is also his grandfather."

  "Kensei Yasaji. An old feeble man just like Sarutobi sensei. Both far past their prime. They are of no … It seems Daichi will get to enjoy his carefree life for a few more months. I'll meet him in the in exams. And if he shows as much talent as the rumors say, then I'll see if I 't sway him my way." Orochimaru gave a small ugh as he imagihe look on the boy's face when they would eventually meet.

  "Well then, I'll keep you updated. My chakra is running low. So I'll be going now…"

  "If you find any iing spe, do collee samples for me won't you Kabuto, Kukuku…"

  The Genin smiled and slightly bowed. "Of course my Lord." The sed he vanished in a puff of smoke indig that he was a shadow e.