This Naruto is a player.

Chapter 169 I'm willing to be Naruto-sama's dog

The next day, early morning.

It was just getting light.

Today is the day to receive the roots.

Naruto arrived at the hot spring and picked up Karin, who was not yet familiar with Konoha, to join him.

"That's a lot!"

Upon arriving at the location, Karin was seen, but unexpectedly, there were two more familiar figures.

Who else could it be but his good teammates Sasuke and Sakura?

"Sasuke? Sakura?"

Aren't you coming with us on the mission?

Sasuke hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question that had been bothering him.

He had a brief conversation with the girl named Karin earlier and learned that Naruto had become the leader of a mysterious organization called "Root".

He was promoted to Jonin yesterday, and today he has become the leader of an organization.

This astonishing change filled Sasuke with intense unease!
Will they be able to carry out missions side by side as before?
Is it still possible to visit the Immortal Realm?
the most important is
Will that friendship and bond be broken because of this?
Although Sasuke was reluctant to admit it, Naruto had already occupied an irreplaceable place in his life!
Naruto seemed oblivious to the turmoil in his heart, his expression remaining unchanged.

"We won't be going today. Karin and I are short on time, so we'll head out first!"

After saying that, Naruto turned and left with Karin.

Just as he took two steps, Sasuke's voice rang out behind him again, carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

"Can we still work on missions together in the future?"

Naruto turned around at the sound and looked at his two teammates with a smile.

A pang of emotion swept through her heart: Suzuko, Sakurako, a sad, thick barrier has already formed between us!

Do you even understand the value of being the leader of the Root organization?
But, going on a mission together?
of course can!

He can't stay in Konoha forever, can he?

However, seeing Sasuke's serious expression, Naruto suddenly revealed a mischievous smile.

"The future? That depends on my mood. After all, I'm already a Jonin."

His tone carried a hint of mischief.

"This guy"

Watching Naruto's retreating figure, Sasuke couldn't help but grit his teeth!

Is this the world of Jonin?
A strong sense of urgency gripped him!
If he doesn't get close to Naruto, his training progress will be significantly slowed down!

At this moment,

Sasuke's desire for power has never been so intense!
He must become a Jonin as soon as possible!
Three years? No, one year! I, Sasuke, will definitely become a Jonin!

the other side,
Naruto was strolling leisurely along the streets of Konoha with Karin by his side.

He helped Karin familiarize herself with the leaves while giving the root tissue time to assemble.

Not far away, Naruto keenly spotted a familiar figure.

At the corner of the intersection ahead, that iconic silver-haired figure was leaning lazily against the wall, engrossed in reading a copy of "Make-Out Paradise."

Although Kakashi seemed engrossed in the conversation, Naruto was certain that there was a nine-tenths or even ten-thousandths chance that this teacher had come specifically to find him!

"Kakashi-sensei?"

Naruto walked up with Karin and greeted them.

Kakashi put down his book, his gaze first sweeping over Naruto, then lingering on Karin's face for a moment, before finally locking onto Naruto again.

Those usually lazy and nonchalant dead fish eyes now revealed a deep worry that could no longer be concealed!

"Naruto,"

Kakashi's voice was low, tinged with a barely perceptible weariness, "I heard you're about to take over Root?"

After learning the news last night, he tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night!

Root tissue!
The name alone is enough to evoke those unbearable memories of being dominated by dark and cold rules!

Although the culprit, Danzo Shimura, had already defected, the very existence of Root still loomed over his heart like a dark cloud!
Especially when he thought of Naruto Uzumaki, the sunny boy who carried the future of Konoha and was about to become the leader of this organization, an indescribable panic enveloped him!
He couldn't imagine that the abyss-like darkness of the Root would completely stain Naruto's pure white paper, bringing irreparable disaster to Konoha and even the entire world.

What a terrible sight that would be!

Kakashi gazed at his beloved student with a complex expression. "The Root organization is a very deep place. Naruto, you must not get too involved."

He couldn't stop the Hokage's plan.

This is the only advice he can give!

"Kakashi-sensei, I understand." Naruto said casually, with his usual confidence.

It's as if what they're about to take over is just an insignificant little club!
"you"

Kakashi had a thousand words to say, but suddenly found himself unable to utter them.

He silently made up his mind!

From now on, he must keep a close eye on the Root organization at all times, and constantly supervise and correct this disciple, this beacon of hope for Konoha's future.

"You must be careful! Remember! The teacher will be behind you, always watching you."

"Ah."

Naruto nodded, puzzled but inwardly found it both funny and absurd.

I passed, Kakashi-sensei.

Could this organization be some kind of den of dragons and tigers?
It's just a tiny root; it's not something you can easily handle.
Upon thinking of this, Naruto's face instantly lit up with a bright smile, and he gave Kakashi a thumbs up.

His voice was loud and confident: "Don't worry, Kakashi-sensei! We'll definitely take down that tiny Root organization!"

After saying goodbye to Kakashi, Naruto continued on his way with Karin.

Before they had gone far, Karin, unable to contain her curiosity, asked softly, "Naruto-kun, what is the Root organization?"

She was unfamiliar with the name when she first arrived.

But she keenly caught the deep concern that the Jonin teacher had expressed in his words.

"The Root Organization."

Naruto pondered for a moment. In fact, he didn't know much about the Root organization; he had never even heard of it before.

However, with Danzo's memories intact, no one understands the Root organization better than him.

In my memory, this place was not a good place.

But it will surely be transformed in his hands.

Then, he smiled hopefully and said to Karin, "In the future, it will become the guardian deity of Konoha's shadows!"

"Guardian deity?"

Karin murmured the word repeatedly, solemnly engraving it into her heart.

At the same time, she quietly turned her head to secretly admire Naruto's exceptionally handsome profile in the morning light.

My heart is pounding: As expected of Naruto! He's about to lead such an important organization! Kaku!

Naruto naturally sensed Karin's adoring gaze.

But he didn't care; what he cared about was the root organization he was about to reach.

I continued to peruse Danzo's memories.

The so-called "roots" have no name, no feelings; no past, no future.

Each of them was like a meticulously crafted, cold tool, stripped of their humanity in inhumane training, ultimately reduced to mindless zombies who only knew how to obey orders.

The entire organization, through decades of iteration, has almost every member personally selected, brainwashed from childhood, and brutally trained by Danzo!

He watched each of them grow up, and their loyalty to Danzo was ingrained in their very bones!

What kind of organization is this, Konoha?

They are clearly Danzo Shimura's personal private army!

It's his kingdom all to himself!
It's impervious to wind and water!

Recalling this moment, Naruto finally understood why the Third Hokage had given that meaningful, even somewhat "sinister" smile.

That old fox is probably testing himself with this!
He even assumed that he, a 12-year-old child, had no chance of taming this iron-blooded legion that was loyal to only one person!

However, Naruto's lips curled into a disdainful smile.

Who is he?
Uzumaki Naruto!

If they can subdue even the Nine-Tails, what difficulty could a mere organization possibly pose?

It's incredibly easy!
It's estimated that the steps are similar to those for subduing Gamabunta.

So-called,
Invite them to a feast, behead them, and then take them in as dogs—three steps!
It can be simplified.

Directly: Behead them, or take them in as dogs!
He wanted to see just how tough these brainwashed "tools" really were!

Besides, these people are so loyal to Danzo, Naruto is confident that he has even more sophisticated ways to control them!
at the same time.

Deep beneath Konoha Village, within the Root organization's base, which lies like a giant anthill buried in darkness, the atmosphere is strangely eerie!

Since the news of Danzo Shimura's defection came, the entire Root organization has been plunged into unprecedented chaos and confusion.

At first, the members simply couldn't believe it!

Although such a thing was unheard of, Root's logic told them that Lord Danzo must have faked his defection for some top-secret mission.

Until the elite forces of the Dark Side arrived powerfully at Root's base.

At that moment, the sky above the roots collapsed with a deafening roar.

Lord Danzo actually betrayed Konoha?
Subsequently, Root organization was dissolved.

Most members scattered like fallen leaves, either returning home to live in silence or merging into the dark side system.

A small number of core members were forced to undergo rigorous investigations and surveillance.

Just when all the Root members were filled with despair, thinking that the organization had completely perished and that they and their dreams would also vanish like ghosts.

Yesterday, a cold summons, like a boulder thrown into stagnant water, jolted everyone awake.

They are required to return to the base of roots and assemble today!
At this moment, in a dark passageway leading to the main conference room.

Two figures were walking quickly forward.

"Tanuki, do you know why this emergency summons is for?"

Leopard asked in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

"It must be Lord Danzo returning!"

The person who answered instantly burst into an uncontrollable flush of excitement, "I knew it! Lord Danzo's defection was definitely a lie. It must have been a ruse to cooperate with Konoha's top-secret operation!"

Mission accomplished, Lord Danzo has naturally returned in triumph!

Is that really the case with Tanuki?

Leopard looked at his fanatical expression, but hesitated slightly, and his voice became a little weaker.

Xinle Tanuki abruptly stopped, her eyes fixed intently on the leopard, her voice resolute: "That must be it! What other reason could there be?!"

His heart was already overwhelmed with ecstasy!

If Lord Danzo returns, not only will the Root organization be able to be revived, but his crucial research that was interrupted can also continue.

With this burning anticipation, Xinleli's steps quickened unconsciously.

The two continued walking, and the closer they got to the conference room, the more people gathered in the corridor.

They asked each other in hushed tones, but neither could get a definite answer.

However, Shigaraki Tanuki's fervent rhetoric about "Danzo's return" was like a spark thrown into dry tinder, quickly igniting the hope in the hearts of most members.

It has gained widespread recognition and support.

Until they encountered a group of people on the road.

The one leading the group was Shan Zhongfeng.

Leopard's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward to ask, "Senior Feng, do you have any definite news? How is Lord Danzo?"

The leader, Shan Zhongfeng, glanced at the newcomer, recognized him, and gently shook his head.

He was also a little confused at this point.

A few days ago, he was taken away for questioning. He was only spared harassment thanks to the protection of his family, and was instead placed under house arrest.

He was completely baffled when he suddenly received this mysterious summons last night!
"It must be Lord Danzo returning!"

Xinleli once again resorted to his usual rhetoric.

This time, several members following behind Yamanaka Kaze also echoed his sentiments.

"That's right, it must be Lord Danzo who's back. Otherwise, why would he summon us?"

"The Root organization is about to be revived, and only Lord Danzo is qualified to lead us!"

"That's right. Only Lord Danzo is the soul and leader of Root. Only Lord Danzo can lead us and make Konoha great forever!"

Glancing at this group of people whose eyes burned with fanatical faith and whose emotions were running high, Shan Zhongfeng, despite his own concerns, couldn't help but nod slightly in agreement with the crowd.

He suppressed his unease and echoed, "That's right, let's go and greet Lord Danzo!"

The group continued their journey, encountering more and more members of "Roots" who shared the same fervor and anticipation.

They converged into an undercurrent, surging towards the main conference room, which symbolized the core of power.

Finally, upon entering the spacious yet chilly conference room, everyone met a heavyweight senior figure—Ryoma Aburame.

His appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Ryuma-senpai, is it Lord Danzo who has returned?"

As a veteran of the Root organization, Ryoma Aburame was immediately surrounded by a frenzied crowd as soon as he appeared!
"Danzo?"

Ryoma Aburame frowned slightly, a subtle, complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

After a moment of silence, he chose to keep it a secret.

"It's not clear yet."

When he learned of Danzo's defection, he consulted his two advisors.

They even went directly to the third generation for this, and the answer was exactly the same.

Danzo Shimura has defected!

It wasn't just because of the Sharingan on his arm, but because Shimura Danzo himself defected voluntarily.

The moment he learned the truth, Ryoma Aburame felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

He followed Danzo because he couldn't stand Hiruzen Sarutobi's methods and firmly believed that only this man's ideals could lead Konoha to true glory!
Whether it was the Sharingan or the Uchiha clan massacre, he carried it out without reservation, firmly believing in Shimura Danzo's choice.

In the end, however, Danzo Shimura chose to defect.

This left Ryoma Aburame feeling deeply disillusioned and disappointed!
"Then what exactly is the purpose of summoning us?"

"It must be Lord Danzo returning!"

Someone in the crowd, without anyone knowing, shouted out Shigaraki Tanuki's thoughts first.

A bright smile instantly bloomed on Shinohara's face.

As expected, I wasn't the only one; the entire Root organization held unwavering loyalty to Lord Danzo.

"That's right, it must be Lord Danzo who's back!" he excitedly shouted in agreement.

"If Lord Danzo doesn't return, and someone else takes over Root, what if!"

A voice, timid and hesitant, rang out.

In an instant, countless pairs of predatory gazes pierced the source of the sound. Sai felt as if he would be torn to pieces by those gazes in the next second.

The older brother, Xin, reacted quickly, stepping forward and shielding his younger brother behind him, using his body to block the menacing gaze.

"Xin, you should discipline your younger brother properly!"

"Listen to the nonsense he's spouting! How could anyone else take over Root? There's only one sun in Root! And that's Lord Danzo!"

Shigaraki Tanuki's impassioned declaration immediately resonated with the entire audience.

The vast majority of them had flushed faces, fanatical eyes, and were raising their arms and shouting!
They were brainwashed and trained from childhood in Danzo's shadow, and that twisted loyalty has long been ingrained in their bones.

"That's right! There will always only be one leader of Root, and that is Lord Danzo!"

Ryoma Aburame watched coldly from the sidelines.

My gaze swept over the faces distorted by fanaticism, and my heart turned cold!
He knew that most of these people were kept in the dark, but he was too lazy to point it out.

He was equally curious about the truth behind today's mysterious gathering!
Suddenly, Ryoma Aburame's body stiffened.

Because the parasites that lived with him and were always active in his body suddenly and without warning fell into a state of death!
They were even trembling with fear.

They were filled with fear of the impending, irresistible presence.

This unprecedented anomaly instantly set off alarm bells for Aburame Ryoma.

He turned his head sharply, his sharp gaze like that of a hawk, locking onto the tightly closed door of the conference room!

squeak-

As the commotion inside the door subsided, the door behind them was slowly pushed open.

As if a mute button had been pressed, all sound in the conference room instantly disappeared.

Hundreds of eyes were focused on the doorway.

With an almost pious anticipation.
Is that Lord Danzo?!
However, to everyone's disappointment and even astonishment, the person who appeared at the door was a figure wearing an ANBU mask.

He stepped aside and respectfully gestured to guide the way: "Lord Naruto, this is the place."

Then, a blond boy in a black trench coat, with a warm, sunny smile on his face, calmly stepped into this space shrouded in fervor and darkness.

He said gently to the ANBU member, "Thank you for your hard work! When you get back, please give my regards to the Hokage! Tell him I received his 'gift'!"

Naruto old man -_-||
This overly casual form of address caused a bead of cold sweat to instantly trickle down the forehead of the ANBU member.

He glanced instinctively into the conference room, where he could clearly hear the passionate shouts of the Root members, even through the door.

Danzo
This group of people.
"Lord Naruto, should I stay behind to maintain order?" the Anbu asked in a low voice.

"unnecessary."

Naruto didn't even turn around, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable power: "Leave this to me."

"As ordered!"

Thinking of the terrifying strength of the person in front of them, which was enough to defy common sense, the doubts in the hearts of the secret agents disappeared instantly.

He exchanged a knowing glance with the few secret agents accompanying him, then turned and left decisively!

"It's actually this person!"

Aburame Ryoma suddenly came to his senses, his mind reeling.

This boy must be the source of the insects' fear.

He knows Naruto.

During the horrific "Konoha Collapse Plan," the vast majority of Root members were strictly confined to the base, with only a few scouts allowed to operate outside.

And he, Ryoma Aburame, with his unparalleled and powerful detection ability, is one of those very few "eyes"!

And it was precisely because of this that he was able to witness firsthand the hellish scene that he would never forget in his life—

This Naruto Uzumaki,

How could they overwhelmingly bombard the reanimated forms of the First and Second Hokage for nearly an hour with thousands of completely different yet terrifyingly powerful ninjutsu?
That scene that overturned the ninja world's understanding

The absolute power and unfathomable chakra contained within it took even a seasoned elite like him, who had seen it all before, three whole days to accept and digest that deep-seated fear!
powerful!
too strong!
He was already convinced at that time that the future of Konoha would be in this person's hands!

But he appeared at the root base today.
What is the purpose?

Is it
An incredible yet perfectly fitting thought suddenly popped into his mind!

"Who is this guy?"

A voice muttered in the crowd, expressing the confusion of most of the Root members.

"Never seen it before, don't know."

The person being asked shook their head blankly.

Although the Daily Ninja News covers every country in the ninja world, and although Naruto's reputation is legendary in the ninja world, the coverage is not 100%.

not to mention,
The Root members who gathered here were a group of eccentric, reclusive beings who lived outside the ordinary world!

They do not communicate with the outside world and are indifferent to information from the outside world.

It's perfectly normal not to recognize this renowned young man in front of you!

Amidst countless converging gazes, those eyes held a mixture of strangeness, curiosity, inquiry, and an undisguised, beast-like ferocity, as if scrutinizing someone who had intruded into their territory!

Naruto strolled leisurely, ignoring all the stares.

He walked steadily through the passageway parted by the crowd and headed towards the high seat in the room, a symbol of power and status!

Karin was also being stared at by so many people with beast-like gazes. Although she was only affected by them, she still felt a chilling coldness.

It felt as if I were being watched by countless hungry venomous snakes, my heart pounding wildly in my chest.

Looking at Naruto's calm and composed figure as usual, she just thought Naruto was so cool!
After staring blankly as Naruto walked away, she finally realized what was happening and quickly followed after him with her head down.

All eyes were fixed on the unfamiliar blond boy, filled with astonishment and uncertainty!
Most people are speculating about the purpose of this kid, who looks like he just graduated from the Ninja Academy and was respectfully led there by the Anbu, appearing here.

Could it be that he wants to join the Dark Side?

As Naruto's footsteps steadily stepped onto the stairs leading to the main seat,
Just as he was about to sit on the chair that symbolized Danzo's supreme authority...
"Hey! Where did this little brat come from?"

"You have no idea how big your own bed is! Do you think you're qualified to sit in that position?"

An uncontrollable voice suddenly erupted.

It allowed everyone to shout out the shock and anger that had been building up inside them.

"Exactly! Why did the Anbu send you here? Where exactly is Lord Danzo?"

Little brat?
Naruto paused slightly as he was about to sit down, a faint, ambiguous smile slowly curving his lips.

It was as if I had heard something extremely interesting.

Next second,
Amidst the astonished, sneered, or angry gazes of everyone, he nonchalantly turned around and sat directly in the seat that symbolized power!
He was so calm and composed, as if he were in his own living room!
"Get down here! This is not a place for you!"

"That seat isn't for a brat like you who's not even wet behind the ears!"

Seeing that blond boy, who looked no more than twelve years old, so casually plop down in Danzo's reserved seat, the Root members in the entire conference room seemed to have their most basic defensive instincts triggered.

The scene exploded instantly!

Countless voices filled with anger and doubt swept in like a storm!

Several hot-tempered individuals, their eyes gleaming with malice and their chakra surging, were about to rush forward and tear this arrogant brat to shreds!

Naruto slowly raised his eyelids.

Those deep blue eyes were so cold they sent chills down your spine.

These ants didn't even tempt him to make a move.

never mind,

He casually raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly spread and his palm facing upward.

hum-

A wisp of pure white light, yet containing an aura of destruction, suddenly shone from his palm.

Then,

The white light suddenly burst forth!
In an instant, it coalesced into an inverted, enormous cone.

The cone tip rested steadily in Naruto's palm.

And that enormous cone extends infinitely upwards.

It easily pierced through the thick ceiling above, penetrated layers of rock and soil, and finally disappeared from everyone's sight into the distant sky, beyond their reach!
As soon as this inverted white giant cone appeared, an extremely sharp and terrifying aura, as if it would completely decompose and annihilate everything in the world into nothingness, suddenly descended!
Like an invisible giant hand, it gripped the throats of everyone present!
Those angry roars came to an abrupt halt.

The surging chakra froze instantly.

The meeting room fell into a deathly silence.

All that remained was the muffled thud of everyone's hearts pounding wildly in their chests, like the pounding of drums.

Before everyone could recover from the suffocating pressure, the inverted white giant cone suddenly burst forth with an intense light that could blind anyone.

A sudden flash!
next moment,
Everyone felt a chill on their heads.

An unprecedented sense of emptiness instantly enveloped my entire body.

Someone instinctively looked up, and immediately their pupils contracted to the size of a pinhead.

The color drained from his face.

Here, buried dozens of meters underground, the dome of the foundation, which should have been hidden by thick layers of rock and mountains, had completely disappeared.

The morning sunlight poured down without any obstruction.

It illuminated this dark corner that had never seen the light of day.

The soil, rocks, and buildings that originally covered it, which were tens or even nearly a hundred meters thick, were wiped away as if by the most precise eraser.

They vanished without a trace!
No explosion!

No vibration!

even,

Not a single wreck or speck of dust remained!
It was as if they had never existed.

this! ! !
What kind of incredible power is this?

Is this really something a human could do in an instant?
The conference room, which was just moments ago deafeningly noisy, is now so quiet you could hear a pin drop!

It was as silent as a library.

All root members remained frozen in place.

His face was filled with utter horror and blankness!

Their once fierce and questioning gazes were now filled with nothing but deep-seated fear and bewilderment.

Everyone focused their attention on the blond boy in the main seat.

In the suffocating silence, Naruto's calm voice rang out.

“I know you have countless questions in your hearts, and many things you want to say to me,”

Although his voice wasn't loud, it seemed to have some kind of magic, forcing everyone to desperately suppress their wildly beating hearts and even hold their breath, just to hear every word he said!

"Now I'm giving you this opportunity. Right here in this dark room, I'll talk to you one by one."

Naruto pointed.

"You're the first one!"

The Great Wilderness Prisoner pointed to the one that had been jumping the most enthusiastically just now—Xinle Tanuki.

"I?"

Xinle Tanuki shuddered violently.

There's a sense of dread, like being called out by the Grim Reaper.

He froze in place in terror, his mind blank.

After saying that, Naruto ignored everyone, stood up, turned around, and walked into the dark room next door.

Only Karin remained, guarding the outside like the most loyal sentinel.

Shigaraki Tanuki stood there like a lost puppet, motionless.

Staring blankly at the door leading to the dark room, then mechanically raising his head to look at the unobstructed, shockingly blue sky!

The massive structure, tens or even hundreds of meters high, overhead was so casually erased.

this power
Gudong!

He swallowed hard, his saliva almost frozen!

"Hey! What are you standing there for? Naruto-sama is still inside waiting for you!"

Karin's voice carried a hint of impatience.

"me."

Shigaraki Tanuki looked around at its companions with pleading eyes, like a drowning person.

Some were concerned, others were gloating.

But no one stepped forward.

The terrifying white light that had just annihilated everything hung like a sharp sword over everyone's head.

At this moment, who dares to step forward?

He shuffled forward, reaching the door of the dark room, when a voice came from behind him.

"Tanuki, remember this: Lord Danzo is watching you!"

Danzo
Recalling the figure of that lord, Shigaraki Tanuki steeled her heart and gritted her teeth, saying, "I will serve Lord Danzo faithfully!"

Immediately, he plunged into the dark room like a soldier heading to his execution.

Three minutes passed.

The deathly silence of the wait felt like three centuries.

No one knows what happened behind that tightly closed door!
suddenly!

With a soft creak, the door opened!
Shigaraki Tanuki slowly walked out of the dark room.

The dejected, fearful, and death-defying expression he had just displayed vanished completely, replaced by a radiant smile.

That smile seemed to radiate light.

It's like he's been reborn!
This unexpected change left everyone bewildered.

After a brief silence, whispers spread like a plague.

"He's betrayed us! This guy has definitely betrayed us!"

“Impossible. Shigaraki Tanuki is the most loyal to Lord Danzo,” the leopard said firmly.

On the way here, Shigaraki Tanuki's impassioned declaration was still fresh in my mind.

Shigaraki Tanuki's loyalty to Lord Danzo is beyond question.

But the man shook his head. Seeing that his words were being doubted, the leopard asked loudly, "Shigaraki Tanuki, are you still loyal to Lord Danzo?"

Hearing this, Shigaraki Tanuki felt as disgusted as if she had eaten shit.

Immediately, he straightened his back abruptly, his voice booming with an almost sacred fervor.

"Danzo? Bah!"
There can be only one sun in the sky, and only one master among the people. In my heart, there will always be only one sun, and that is the supreme Naruto-sama!

?

To everyone's surprise.

He paused, as if feeling it wasn't enough, and then added loudly in an almost fawning tone.

"I, Shigaraki Tanuki, am willing to be Naruto-sama's most loyal dog!"

(End of this chapter)