Konoha: Unable to learn ninjutsu, they had to develop their own.

He singled out Sai.

Sai came out after him.

“I’ve seen the files. You’re a member of the Root Squad who only recently completed your training and joined the squad. You have high abilities, talent, and intelligence.”

Have you ever thought about returning to a normal life?

Chiba tilted his head and asked.

After pondering for a long time, Sai asked, "What is the life of a normal person like?"

"Laugh when you want to laugh, get angry when you want to get angry, instead of wearing a mask and having a code name that doesn't belong to you, like you do now."

Chiba said, "Whether it's the Dark Side or Root, they are both dark places. You were born in the light and walked into the darkness. There's no need to go down the same dark path. Go and see other places."

"Yes, I understand."

Sai understood what Chiba meant and knew that his "new boss" wanted him to choose the first option rather than becoming an ANBU ninja.

He chose to obey orders.

but.

"Then which squad should I join?"

"You'll get a small team. Also, if you've experienced life outside and feel that the Anbu suits you best, you can come find me."

Having finished discussing the important matters...

He took out a flyer: "Would the research department be interested in taking a look?"

"Research Department?"

Sai took it, glanced at the full page of text, and then frowned. "Is this okay? Whether I go to the Anbu or become a ninja, I should already belong to one department. Joining another department..."

"There will be more and more of these kinds of things in the future. Konoha has been passed down for four or five generations, and it needs some changes."

"Then I want to take a look."

Sai hesitantly accepted the flyer.

He had completed his training less than a year ago. Although Danzo's mindset had taken root, it was not deeply ingrained, making him easier to reform than he would be three years later.

Chapter 205 Tsunade, what are you pretending to be, you old senior for!

"In the end, half of them plan to stay and train the troops in the shadows, while the others will accept whatever arrangements the village makes?"

Tsunade held the report and slowly exhaled, "It's much better than I expected."

What are your expectations?

"I had anticipated that Danzo's methods might have produced some die-hard fanatic supporters, but none of them actually appeared, which was far beyond my expectations."

Tsunade said, "With Danzo's abilities, after so many years of being so deeply rooted, does he really not have a single person who is truly loyal to him?"

Chiba thought about it for a long time after hearing this, and finally hesitated for a moment before saying, "It might be because of me."

"you?"

Tsunade tilted her head, and then suddenly realized.

Danzo valued three people the most.

but.

With Danzo dead and Root disbanded, the two of them completely let loose and lived life to the fullest.

Tsunade rubbed her temples and said, "That explains it. Because you received the eyes from Danzo, they weren't as hostile towards you."

Simultaneously.

Aburame Torune and Yamanaka Fu want to go home and rest for a while, and then be nominally assigned to the Dark Division's training troops and research department, with their specific positions to be discussed later.

Chiba guessed that the two of them were busy researching new ninjutsu and had no time to carry out the mission on the Root side. He was originally worried about Danzo.

"It's the most important thing."

She had heard the Third Hokage mention this eye, and she also knew from Chiba that Danzo had given it to him.

He originally didn't want to be so ordinary, but since Tsunade had already said so...

After chatting for a while, he mentioned the improved version of the Yin Seal. Tsunade was very surprised, but she didn't show much surprise on her face. Instead, she looked relaxed.

This is a ninja who is quite skilled at research.

Chiba didn't know the first three people well, but he made sure to properly accommodate their wishes, for example...

Tsunade instinctively responded, then a hint of confusion gradually appeared in her eyes.

As Chiba finished speaking, he took out a glass sphere from the sealing scroll.

"should be."

Shigaraki Tanuki hopes to participate in the research department's research projects.

Chiba nodded.

Terai didn't care, and in the end, Chiba arranged for him to go to the Anbu—he only needed to say the word, and Tsunade would definitely agree.

Tsunade mused.

"The Sharingan that Danzo stole from Shisui."

This is equivalent to taking a temporary leave of absence.

Tsunade narrowed her eyes.

but now.

He hopes to join the research department and receive a salary to cover his daily expenses.

"It's different. Spiritual energy is compressed, so it occupies less space, can store more, and is more effective when released in conjunction with mental attack techniques."

“I have another idea now. Could we store spiritual energy separately in the Yin Seal? You know that physical strength can often be restored, but spiritual energy is often difficult to restore.”

"Uh-huh?!!"

"Is this Danzo's keepsake?"

Since Inoichi was present at the time, Chiba had no choice but to be decisive and honest.

Chiba could sense that her emotional fluctuations were not calm.

Storing spiritual energy?

After showing off his skills, Chiba left the Hokage Building satisfied. As he left, he could still vaguely hear the sound of a head hitting a table upstairs.

"Jiraiya has already said it, hehe, the Yin Seal is not that difficult, it just takes some time. With your talent and experience, it's normal that you can improve it quickly."

What a strange idea!

Chiba then proposed several other types of Yin Seals, such as "Lightning Release Yin Seal" and "Fire Release Yin Seal"—

Chiba thought about it and felt that what Tsunade said was very likely.

Besides Yamanaka Fu, Aburame Torune, and Terai, there's also a rather unique character: Shigaraki Tanuki.

"Is storing spiritual energy the same as directly storing chakra?"

With slight modifications, it can be used to store ninjutsu that has undergone a nature change.

The Shigaraki Tanuki is an exception.

Tsunade's initial composure gradually turned into surprise and shock, and eventually into numbness and indifference.

"Lady Tsunade, what's wrong with you again... uh, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, just a headache."

Tsunade's face was expressionless.

I was going along with what that kid was saying, that nothing was wrong, so why was he acting like a senior?

……

Another place, the Village of Sound.

Kabuto looked at the red-haired girl in front of him, pushed up his glasses, and then exclaimed, "Your eyesight is truly exceptional. Among so many people in the Chunin Exams, you were able to spot you so precisely."

"Excuse me, who exactly is this 'adult' you're referring to?"

Karin looked around somewhat timidly.

This place is gloomy and doesn't seem like a place for the living. This so-called adult is probably not a decent person either.

She thought to herself.

Kabuto smiled and said, "Don't misunderstand, this is where Lord Orochimaru used to live, and the person you need to pledge allegiance to now is not Lord Orochimaru."

"You mean?"

Karin isn't stupid—

This almost clearly indicates that the owner of this place has changed!

"Lord Orochimaru is not dead yet, but the master here has changed. He does not want any more fighting, but I cannot stay in the village forever, so I need a proxy."

Kabuto gestured for her to sit down, then smiled and said, "That lord chose you, Karin, so you are very lucky. As long as you work hard, this village will be yours in the future."

"what?"

Karin looked blank, as if she had encountered a fraudster.

but.

The other party went through all the trouble of killing the Grass Ninja and rescuing her from the Grass Ninja Village. If it was just a prank to make her happy, that would be ridiculous.

She thought about it for a long time.

"Why? I'm sorry, although I know this is a gift to me, it still feels very absurd."

Karin said.

Dou smiled and said, "I understand. Although I can't tell you most of the reasons, there are some I can tell you."