Naruto: I, Shikotsumyaku, Byakugan Princess

Chapter 227 Defection

Boom!

The vacuum wave, compressed to its limit, shattered the door, and rubble and wood chips were swept towards Gray Glass by the gale.

The distance was too close; there was simply no time to dodge!

His deathly pale pupils were captivatingly deep.

The rapid vacuum fluctuations slowed down in his eyes, the air was distorted by the swirling wind, and countless chakras inside surged wildly like a pressure cooker.

Even in such an urgent situation, Hui Li couldn't help but admire it in her heart.

With his near-perfect Wind Release nature transformation and pure, ultimate form transformation, Danzo, specializing in only one attribute, had reached the pinnacle of Wind Release mastery.

The method of the sneak attack was also extremely clever!

The illusionary gate array can detect chakra fluctuations. Danzo was probably already standing at the entrance before she broke the barrier, intending to take advantage of the gap when she used ninjutsu to break the barrier and launch a sneak attack from inside using wind release.

If it were someone else, being ambushed the instant they finished using ninjutsu would result in severe injury, even if they didn't die.

As a result, she broke the barrier with a flick of her finger, catching them off guard and causing them to be a beat too slow.

Of course, the result will be no different!
Chakra surged within the Blood and Flesh Curse Seal like lightning and fire.

hum-

A scarlet barrier blocked her way. It was impossible to tell whether it was the hum of a wind-style technique or the sound of a barrier technique accumulating energy. The two collided suddenly and were evenly matched!
A sudden gust of wind swept through the narrow corridor, and the figures of the Root members were instantly blown away by the residual force.

"Lord Hui Li!"

Vacuum fluctuations swept in continuously, and the sounds of shock and anger echoed and overlapped in the enclosed corridor, like an endless wave.

You can't appreciate the value of light if you haven't experienced darkness!
Only the Root ninjas who were harmed by Danzo can understand how important Hairi is to Root. If she were killed, they would not only have to face Danzo's revenge, but the Root, which had finally become lively and warm, would also have to return to its former lifeless state!
Fortunately, their fears did not come true.

The familiar yet strange red polyhedron trembled continuously, protecting the gray glass. Fine cracks climbed up the surface of the barrier, but it did not break the barrier even when the chakra was exhausted.

No defense broken!
Danzo, that wicked old man, is no match for Lady Hairi!
The Root ninjas' eyes lit up, both excited by Gray's power and relieved that they had made the right choice.

Everyone recognized the barrier that Hui Li was using. Although they didn't know why she could release the barrier that protected the building in a second, this thing was definitely a pseudo-concealment gate array.

The same barrier technique could be shattered into pieces by Hai Li with a flick of her finger, while Danzo's charged sneak attack could only create some cracks in the barrier, which were then repaired and disappeared by chakra in the blink of an eye.

The difference in strength is too obvious!

While secretly admiring them, he realized that they were not just empty-headed nobodies; on the contrary, the Root ninjas were of top quality in the entire ninja world.

Just as the gale stopped.

Boom!
Two ninjas wearing indigo and red-blue masks froze in place amidst the crowd, turning into a cloud of dust, while their true forms instantly appeared in front of the secret chamber door.

The two men, each wielding a single sword and an iron chain, stepped forward and shielded Hui Li, who had created a barrier, behind them.

Aburame Ryoma remained hidden in the shadows, but swarms of parasitic insects had already silently climbed toward the secret chamber, probing for any possible sealing traps inside.

Numerous elite Jonin-level ninjas surrounded Gray Glass, and all sorts of sensory and detection ninjutsu and secret techniques filled every inch of the secret room.

overhead.

The Nara brothers, like two bats, peered upside down from the shadows on the ceiling, their distinctive scarlet eyes fixed on the gloomy old man in the secret room.

On the corridor walls, two-dimensional reflections transformed into ferocious beasts grinding their teeth and sucking blood, running and circling in all directions, emitting silent roars.

Surrounded by countless Root ninjas, Gray, having restored the vibrant red diamond, slowly raised his head and gazed at the solitary Danzo in the secret chamber.

Excluding the Nara brothers, who couldn't fight for long periods due to the transplanted Sharingan, Root openly had one elite Jonin and six Jonin, all of whom had now submitted.

The elite Jonin need no further explanation; the six Jonin are: Iwaguchi, Arashi, Cho, Kaze, Terai, and Kuki.

The first three were familiar with Hui Li from their mission at Leigu Mountain, while the latter two were the two ninjas currently guarding Hui Li.

The one wielding the single sword is Terai, while the one gripping the iron chains with both hands is Kuki. Under the influence of Kotoamatsukami, the two are filled with resentment towards Danzo, but they are still unwilling to acknowledge Hairi as the new leader of Root.

It wasn't until half a year ago, when Danzo was being monitored more and more frantically and his methods of dealing with Root ninjas were extremely harsh, that she decided to appoint Hairi as the new leader to resist Danzo's tyranny. It was at that time that the entire Root was completely under her control!
"Ryoma...Gray...why did you betray me?"

Standing alone in the secret room, Danzo leaned on the cane that symbolized power, his aged voice trembling with anger.

The corridor was filled with the quiet of breathing; no one spoke to the former leader.

Kotoamatsukami's brainwashing ability brought back their humanity, and their anger towards Danzo's actions surged wildly under its catalysis. Coupled with their fear of Danzo's retaliation for their betrayal, they now wished for Danzo's death even more than Hairi did!
"It's not that we betrayed you."

A shimmering red barrier gently separated the two guards in front of them, and Hui Li slowly stepped out of the crowd to confront Danzo in the secret chamber.

“From its inception, Root has been the blade protecting Konoha. They were willing to obey your orders because they trusted you as the wielder of the blade, but you have betrayed their trust!”
He trained ninjas into emotionless tools, wantonly slaughtered ninjas from his own village, and researched the bloodline limits of the Senju and Uchiha clans to satisfy his own selfish desires!
"You betrayed everyone, you betrayed Konoha! You don't deserve to be the leader of Root!"

The crisp sound of gray glass echoed in the secret room. The many Root ninjas looked at Danzo with bloodshot eyes, recalling the persecution he had caused them over the years, and their killing intent boiled like boiling water.

"Hahaha……"

Sensing the undisguised murderous intent emanating from the crowd, Danzo, enraged, laughed maniacally, his aged face contorted into a demonic shape:

"Sun-Chasing Gray Glass, I should have killed you the moment you joined Root!"

"No need to regret it, I never gave you such an opportunity."

Looking at Danzo, whose emotions of sadness, hatred, and regret were surging wildly ahead, Hairi's expression remained indifferent.

She joined Root as a Yang Release clone from the very beginning. Before she completely mastered Kotoamatsukami, she never set foot in Root's underground base, nor did she give Danzo any chance.

Even if the other party saw through her shadow clones from the beginning, as long as Danzo didn't take action himself, the Root members were no match for her.

The presence of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Guy is enough to withstand Danzo's threat!

At most, she lacks the Sharingan and Hashirama cells, preventing her from developing the complete Reverse Eight Gates. However, thanks to the Blood and Flesh Curse Seal, she can still control the Ash Bone Backlash and extend her lifespan.

With the Lightning Release Chakra Mode and the Blood and Flesh Curse Seal, after five years of growth, he will be able to kill Danzo, who has all the information, and obtain Hashirama's cells.

Even if Danzo doesn't provoke her, as long as he possesses precious resources like Hashirama cells and the Sharingan, she will definitely find and kill him once he grows up!
Everything is destined!

"Do you think you've got me cornered?" Staring at Hui Li's face, Danzo seemed determined to remember her and return as a vengeful ghost to claim her life!
And Hui Li, whose face had remained expressionless since the moment he saw Danzo, merely shook his head slightly upon hearing this:

I know I can't kill you right now!
Therefore, from this moment forward, in the name of the new leader of Root, I hereby designate you as an S-rank rogue ninja of Konoha, the disciple of the Second Hokage, the Hokage's assistant, and the legendary Darkness of the Ninja World.

"Run for your lives, you rogue ninja Danzo!"

Hui Li's extremely insulting words made Danzo's face turn red instantly.

He believed he loved Konoha deeply and had always aimed to become Hokage and lead Konoha to prosperity. If he were to be labeled a rogue ninja by Hairi, it would be even more humiliating than being killed!

"A warrant for the arrest of a rogue ninja requires the Hokage's approval; you are not qualified!"

Danzo spoke slowly and deliberately, clearly offended by Haili's words. If he hadn't run out of chakra, he would have already rushed up and torn the other man to pieces!

"you're right!"

Seeing that Danzo was finally getting anxious, a beautiful, mocking smile appeared on Hui Li's face:

"Therefore, I will petition the Third Hokage and announce it to the entire village:"

Regarding your actions of harming fellow village ninjas, desecrating the First Hokage's body, assassinating Uchiha Shisui, forcing the Uchiha clan to rebel, and colluding with the rogue ninja Orochimaru, you have requested that the Root ninjas provide witnesses and physical evidence.

Who knows, you might have a chance to become the first Super S-rank rogue ninja in history!

"Hiruzen won't agree to you doing this, and you've joined Root..."

He was so anxious that he even changed how he addressed the Third Hokage, or rather, he always did: when he needed something from the Third Hokage, he called him Hiruzen, but when he was dissatisfied, he called him Sarutobi.

"Ha ha……"

Hui Li's mocking laughter made Danzo grip his scepter so tightly that it cracked. He wished he could rush up right now and pierce the other's throat with a kunai!

"My teacher already knew about my joining the Roots. I had already consulted him about expelling you from the Roots and taking over all matters related to them in your stead!"

Seeing Danzo's fascinating expression, Hui Li said with a delighted look:
"Now, I am the leader of the Roots!"
As for you, Danzo-sensei… I hope you won't be caught by Itachi Uchiha during your years as a fugitive in the ninja world!

"you!"

His narrow, shadowy eyes radiated malice, and Danzo gritted his teeth like a demon!
He was able to run rampant in Konoha because of his Kage-level strength, the powerful Root organization, and most importantly, Hiruzen Sarutobi's favoritism.

but now……

In terms of closeness, Hai Li is Sarutobi's last disciple. In terms of combat strength, Hai Li is no weaker than him, and his future potential is much higher. Moreover, the Root organization he relies on has completely turned against him. All of his advantages are gone in front of Hai Li!
"Ahhhhh!!"

The more he thought about it, the more desperate he became. Danzo roared, drew his kunai, and charged forward.

Without a moment's hesitation, the Root ninjas, always on high alert, unleashed cursed seals, secret techniques, insect clouds, and chains that completely engulfed Danzo's figure... Before he could even reach Haili, Root was reduced to a cloud of smoke by the group!
"It's a shadow clone!"

"He ran away?"

Seeing the dissipated corpse of Danzo, the overjoyed crowd realized that it was not his true form, and finally understood what Hairi meant when she said they couldn't kill him.

Hui Li was not surprised at all.

She hadn't met Danzo in his youth and couldn't comment on him, but the current, older Danzo was strong-willed. Now that he knew Ryuma had betrayed him and Root had changed hands, he couldn't possibly stay in the secret room waiting to die.

After hearing Ryoma's words, she realized that he had probably run away.

After breaking through the barrier, she was slightly surprised to see Danzo's figure, but his weak chakra had already given away her identity.

It was at this moment that she understood Danzo's plan.

The main body fled first, leaving a shadow clone to hide in a secret room to launch a sneak attack and gather information on Gray's ninjutsu.

However, Ryoma was too confident in his position in Danzo's heart and reacted too slowly, causing the shadow clone that had survived in the secret room for many days to dissipate. The condensed Vacuum Ball technique had just exhausted his chakra.

"There's a secret passage in the wall over there!"

A Root ninja skilled in sensory ninjutsu pointed to a wall with a futon standing nearby. Someone ran over and threw the futon aside, revealing a deep tunnel.

"Danzo must have escaped from here, Lady Hairi, let's give chase!"

Foxfire scratched his head and asked questions as if he had turned into a lemur. It was really frustrating that Danzo had gotten away with it.

Hui Li activated her Byakugan and followed the passage, discovering that it connected to another secret passage in the Root base leading out of the village. Danzo had obviously escaped Konoha and his whereabouts were unknown after so many days.

"He's already left the village, never mind."

"Go and seal off all the secret passages connecting the village to the outside world. Don't let Danzo sneak back in. Remember to erase the chakra diagrams recorded in the illusionary gate array!"

Upon hearing Hui Li's instructions, the members of the Root Corps responded in hushed tones and quickly left the secret chamber.

They were somewhat relieved to finally drive Danzo out of Root, but the fact that he was still alive and lingered outside Konoha was a thorn in their side.

After everyone had left, Hui Li waved to Aburame Ryoma, who was standing outside the secret room with a blank expression.

"Lady Hairi, it's my fault!" Aburame Ryoma walked up and lowered his head, his regret still shining brightly.

"It's alright, you just made a mistake..."

The black blindfold and sunglasses slowly approached, and Hui Li stared into Long Ma's purple eyes:
Did you think I would say that?

boom!
An invisible wave of fear suddenly erupted, and Aburame Ryoma's indifferent eyes widened abruptly, his pupils contracting uncontrollably. His scalp scalp exploded, and he almost fainted in an instant. A rustling sound of insects surged out of the corners of his eyes and mouth, and his whole body looked like a beehive set ablaze!

Crackling sounds.

Swarms of parasitic insects fell from his body, spreading a thick layer of black lichen at his feet. Ryoma, who relied on insect secret techniques to fight, had all his abilities completely disintegrated at this moment.

"Lord Gray Glass..."

Facing the overwhelming aura of fear emanating from Hui Li, he managed to utter a few words with difficulty. But the sweet, orchid-like breath on his face caused an intense burning pain that made him tremble uncontrollably. He could feel the proteins on his face denaturing under the high temperature, and even his skin was already three-quarters cooked.

"You deliberately exposed yourself to let Danzo go, Ryuma? Do you think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

Hui Li coldly stared at Aburame Ryoma, who was still putting on an act, her invisible killing intent and malice seemingly frozen into ice, about to freeze him to death on the spot.

(End of this chapter)