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  Kensei was feeding the fishes in the koi pond. This st month had truly surprised him. The surprise had more to do with his adopted grandson than anything else. He never pined, he never scked off and everyday he traiill he dropped.

  But the fasating thing was that he would be ready to go again the day. His recuperating ability was abnormal. Everyday he watched his grandson push himself. He trained his chakra and Kensei could feel it increase by a small margin everyday.

  He felt pride. He wao teach Daichi everything he knew. All the skills and teiques he learhroughout his career, he wao pass on to the boy. From the first time he met him till now he studied Daichi. And he uood one fabsp;

  Daichi was a free bird. Sooner or ter he would leave to see the world. Over the st month Daichi would ask him about the world beyond the vilge. The pces he went. The people he met.

  Kensei was an adventurer in his heart but his duty shackled him to the vilge. He loved the vilge but if he was given a ce to do it all again he would make several different decisions. When Daichi spoke to him he could sense his desire to explore ahe world.

  He was going to let the boy have that shot. The one he never had. He sensed Daichi ing his way.

  "I see you're done for the day." Kensei said smiling.

  "Yeah." After a few moments of silence Daichi spoke.

  "This is the st day of the month. So tell me Gramps. Are you impressed.?" He asked even though he knew his progress was being watched by his grandpa everyday.

  Keurned around. He looked at Daichi with a calm gaze. After a few moments of silence he answered.

  "Yes. I've been watg you every day for the st month and I'm vinced. You've far exceeded my expectations. You're talent is beyond many. And only a few could match your drive to improve."

  Kensei had a wide grin on his face. "If you keep training at the current rate then by the time you join the academy year I have no doubt you'll be at the top amongst your peers. Starting the day after tomorrow we'll start training for real. And I'll teach you the standard academy Taijutsu and if you then a couple of Ninjutsu as well."

  Current Quest - ‘Get ahead of your peers’ Updated.

  Daichi ighe notification box that appeared. "Wait. Why the day after tomorrow?" Daichi was a bit fused but he figured the old man might have some pns.

  "Because you o learn to take a break every on a while. I've told this before Daichi, you have to stop on a while araining yourself every hour of every day won't help you. In fact, if you keep going like this, soon it'll hinder yrowth rather than help. Take a moment to enjoy the simple things in life. Tomorrow we're taking the whole day off and going sightseeing."

  When he heard this Daichi took a deep breath and exhaled a few seds ter and recalled the st month. 'The old man's right. I've been so caught up in training I didn't even think about anything else. And if I keep this up for long I'll burn out.' Daichi thought about what to do to recharge and recover as it were.

  "It seems you got my point. Good. One of the best ways to keep ourselves sane and have a clear strong focus is to have a hobby. We all need one. Especially those in our profession. A hobby will help us rex, clear the mind and give us a new perspective when we ." Kensei advised him.

  "Alright. I uand. I'll think of something." Daichi replied.

  "It's almost sundow's get inside." Kensei walked into the house. Daichi took one look at the setting sun a inside. He got ed up and was at the table eating some food.

  He thought about what Kensei said. 'I already have a garden but that's mostly because of the quest. What else do I really want to do? Something I could enjoy and not stress over...Hmm. I've always enjoyed cooking…Trying out new recipes and tastiic dishes. It seems my love for that carried over to this life.'

  'What else? I've always wao paint. The vibrant colors of all the ics I've read in my past life enthralled me. I've always wao draw like that. But I couldn't do it. Or to be more precise I never gave it a shot after I failed a couple times. Now that I have the gamer ability I could definitely use it for that as well. Alright. Guess that's decided.'

  Putting the chopsticks down and swallowing the st bite of food, Daichi said. "I've decided to make cooking and painting as my hobby. I want to try out dishes I've asted and in time maybe create some great art work."

  Kensei nodded. "Those are excellent choices. You already have a cookbook don't you. Then why don't we get some painting equipment tomorrow." He said smiling.

  "Where are we going?" Daichi was curious about the little outing.

  "Wherever the road takes us. You've been cooped up here for a month, rarely leaving for anything else than to buy groceries, it's about time you got some fresh air." The old man said.

  "Yeah. Guess you're right." After they fihe food Daichi did the dishes aurned.

  "We leave at 8am. So get ready before then. Go get some sleep, kid."

  "Goodnight Gramps."

  "G'Night Kid."

  Both of them retired to their rooms and fell asleep soon after.

  The m Daichi woke up at 6 am sharp. Nowadays he doesn't even need an arm clock. He stretched his muscles aated for sometime and then got ready. He went downstairs and saw his grandfather was dressed for the trip as well.

  Both of them walked outside. Their first destination was Shi Fang's restaurant. They walked a bit slow, fortably enjoying the m air and the warmth of the sun. They reached the restaurant and sat down. Kensei ordered the typical breakfast dishes. Some time ter Shi Fang arrived with their food. On a rge tray there were several small dishes.

  'Observe'.

  [Asa Gohan]

  A traditional breakfast tered around a bowl of rid apanied by several small dishes. The rice used in this dish is white rice, steamed and served in a decorative bowl. Surrounded by Miso soup, grilled fish, pickled vegetable sads, natto. It acts as a starchy, nutritious, terbance for the tang, riess, and plexity of the apanying dishes. Although there are several dishes, they are light, fortable for the pate and easy to digest. A deli breakfast created by Shi Faing the entire food restores 53 HP and 36 bsp;

  'Wow. This is impressive. The hp and cp restoration are over 3 times that of the rainbow dumplings. They look and smell so delicious… Time to dig in.'

  "Thank you for the meal."

  Daichi and Keook the chopsticks and ate slowly, enjoying each dish and sav their taste. After about 20 mihey were dohey chatted for a while with owner Shi and thehe restaurant.

  "So where are we goi Gramps?"

  "Have you seen Kikyō castle?" Kensei asked.

  "No."

  "Then that will be our stop."

  Both of them walked through the increasingly crowded streets. They reached Kikyō castle shortly. Kensei expihe history of the castle during their walk. A castle built during the first Hokage's period.

  When they reached the pce Daichi was amazed. In front of him stood a giant castle with blue tiles and two fishes with light yellow green color ad the rooftop. Daichi used the observe skill.

  'Observe.'

  [Kikyō Castle]

  An old castle built during the first Hokage's reign located in the eastern part of Konoha. It features twe oral tiles(shibi) set on both ends of the roof. The shibi is shaped like shachihoko. A mythical animal with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp. This castle once used to host dignitaries that came to the vilge.

  This was what Daichi's 'observe' showed him. Suddenly a new notification box appeared.

  [You have found a Key Dungeorieving the key to the dungeoo this dungeon has been pced in the iory.]

  Daichi was surprised. He didn't expect this at all… He opened his iory page. In there he saw a bck key with exotic patterns all over it. He wao take it out and observe it but he suppressed the urge and decided he would do it in the fines of his room. Kensei was reminisg about the history of the castle and didn't notice Daichi's reas.

  They left ao different pces around Konoha. Kensei even took him to the park so Daichi i with other children his age. But Daichi wasn't ied. Daichi was a bit envious at first, watg the kids py without a care in the world. But that emotion soo him. He didn't bother with the effort to make friends. He figured he would make some during his time in the academy.

  When it was noon Keook him to the Ichiraku Ramen store where they had their lunch. They spent the rest of the day visiting various pces. Kensei showed Daichi where some of the s were located. Then on their way back they bought some beginners painting supplies. By evening both of them returned home.

  Daichi was in his room looking at the dungeon Key he took out from his iory. They key was b color.

  'Observe.'

  [Kikyō Castle dungeon Key.]

  With this key the pyer ehe dungeon in the Kikyō castle. This key transport the pyer to its corresponding dungeon from anywhere.

  There was no more information. Daichi khere had to be something more. He had an idea. He was going to use 'observe' on the castle one more time.

  The day Daichi woke up ao the castle. He stood near it and used 'observe' again.

  [You have found a key dungeon.]

  Key dungeon: Also called the Instant Dungeon. This is a oime use dungeon. The pyer oer the dungeon if he has the corresponding key. It be activated from anywhere. Oivated the pyer ot leave the dungeon without defeating the boss. There is no time limit to this dungeon. When the dungeon is plete it will return the pyer within 10 seds of wheered the dungeon in real world time. Whatever happens in the dungeon will not affect the real world.

  Daichi used 'observe' on the key again.

  [Kikyō Castle Dungeon Key.]

  With this key the pyer ehe dungeon in the Kikyō castle. This key transport the pyer to its corresponding dungeon from anywhere.

  The color of the key shows the difficulty of the dungeon. Keys are divided into 5 colors based on the difficulty.

  Bck keys - Oppos will be at least 30 levels above the pyer. Will meet certaih.

  Red keys - Oppos will be between 15 - 30 levels above the pyer. Extremely difficult dungeon.

  Yellow keys - Oppos will be between 5 - 15 levels above the pyer. Difficult dungeon.

  White keys - Oppos will have a Level gap of (+5 or -5) levels.

  Green keys - Oppos will be 5 levels less than the pyer. Easy dungeon.

  Daichi read through every word carefully. He felt like he now had an uanding of this dungeon.

  'This is a bck key. So that means my enemies here will certainly be at least level 36 and higher. Sihere doesn't seem to be any time limit, I use this key when I'm good and ready.

  He decided to use the key when he passed Level 30. 'I o find other dungeons. I'm sure there are many hidden in various locations. Looks like I'll have to explore the vilge some more... But that will have to wait. Right now my priority should be to finish the quest for the academy. Once I'm doh that I'll look into this.'

  Daichi made the decision a. Starting today Kensei ersonally going to train him. He was ready.

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