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

Chapter 267 - Save your Friends

'I need to be very careful with what I say.' Daichi looked at Anko for a few moments and then spoke. "The only way that Naruto would have known the existence of such a scroll is if someone told him... I think someone is using Naruto as a patsy."

The look on Daichi's face and the certainty in his voice brought doubt to the three ninjas with Anko.

Yobu had heard of Daichi's talents and intelligence. He knew the child was skilled and was called a prodigy by many including Kakashi. So hearing him ask these questions made him doubt the whole situation. "How can you be sure about this?" Yobu asked Daichi.

"My theory holds value when you take into account the timing of this prison break. Right when the Forbidden Jutsu scroll goes missing. It's far too convenient timing. The only way those prisoners could have gotten free is if they had outside help. Naruto has no business with that place. He doesn't even know its location. So he wouldn't have been responsible. My theory is that the same person who made Naruto steal the scroll is the one responsible for the prisoner's escape. Or maybe one of their accomplices... I'm not sure but this is my theory."

"But..." Yobu wanted to argue but Daichi made good points. Even he could see that.

"Emotion is a powerful thing. Especially hate and anger. You get a bunch of people together with anger and hate buried in their hearts and if someone can bring those emotions out and weaponize them... That's a recipe for chaos." Daichi had a look on his face as he stared at Anko and the ninjas with her, and their eyes slightly widened.

"You know... Don't you?"

"Yeah." Daichi nodded his head. Even though Anko didn't say anything specific, everyone knew what she was asking him. 'How did he know? Did some tell him or did he figure it out on his own? Lord Hokage won't be happy if someone broke that rule.'

She then looked at the boy and narrowed her eyes. Something was strange to her. 'This kid... He's far too confident in his words... Is this just a theory or does he know something we don't?'

"You sound far too confident. Do you have a culprit in mind or something?" Anko asked with a casual tone but she was keeping a close eye on the boy's facial expressions.

Daichi was silent for a second. He was extremely cautious. He wanted to help Naruto and capture Mizuki but he didn't want to get into any trouble in the process. His many skills helped him with keeping a perfect mask.

For Anko and everyone else it was only a second or two that passed since she asked that question but for Daichi it was over a minute. He went through several scenarios and finally chose an answer.

"I might have... I'm not sure... I'd start with a Chunin in the academy. An instructor by the name of Mizuki. He hates Naruto. I've seen that. But I'm not sure if he's like all the others who blindly hate him or if there is something more... But if I were you I'd start with him."

Anko nodded and a grin formed on her face. "Well, looks like we have a suspect." She turned towards the three others and spoke. "Take these six back to the nearest retrieval teams. Then spread the word. We're looking for Chunin Mizuki. Academy instructor. If you find him, detain him."

"Anko, are you sure about this?" Rijin looked at his friend and asked.

"Yeah. If there is any problem, I'll take the blame." She replied and waved her hand in a nonchalant manner. Rijin looked at the other two with him and they all nodded. The three quickly secured the defeated enemies and left the area.

"You're awfully trusting. I'm just a Genin. What I just said is all theories. What if I'm wrong?" Daichi asked with a serious gaze.

Anko Mitarashi smirked. "You're the kid they call a genius. You helped figure out the identity of a legendary thief. I have a feeling you wouldn't have recklessly tossed out Mizuki's name without any serious forethought."