Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 79 Danzo's Extraordinary Performance

"How dare you! Openly attacking a Root ninja, Uchiha Chiga, are you planning to betray the village?"

Danzo Shimura acted swiftly and decisively, first framing Chiga with a crime.

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Chiga picked at his ear, then glanced disdainfully at the fallen Aburame Ryoma. Sure enough, only when Shimura Danzo himself said those words would they have the right feel; the others were just not quite there!

Seeing that Chiga remained unmoved and even had the leisure to pick his earwax, Shimura Danzo felt a sudden surge of anger.

What's wrong?

Do you find my words, spoken by someone who is merely an assistant to the Hokage, so filthy?

You born evil Uchiha brat!

Just you wait, if I don't make sure this hat is firmly on my head today, then I might as well not be the Hokage's assistant!

[Negative emotions from Danzo Shimura, emotion value +50!]

Danzo Shimura said coldly:

"Sarutobi, you see? I sent Ryuma to invite Uchiha Chika to Root for a minor brain surgery!"

"Besides, the person performing this minor surgery is your disciple Orochimaru. You might not trust me, but you can trust Orochimaru, right?"

"I never expected that Uchiha Chika would not only refuse but also physically injure my men!"

"Given his violent resistance to Root's enforcement, I have every reason to suspect that he saw many forbidden techniques in the Book of Sealing!"

"Sarutobi, I suggest we capture this boy and take him to Root for severe torture. We'll definitely be able to extract information about how many forbidden techniques from the Book of Sealing Techniques he's read!"

"Then let this boy atone for his crimes at Root!"

"I'm doing this for the sake of the village. Sealing his memories will allow Uchiha Chika to seal the forbidden techniques on the Book of Sealing, but Uzumaki Kushina was a sealing ninja, and she must have taught him sealing ninjutsu. This Uchiha brat definitely knows how to unseal the techniques."

"As for adding roots, it effectively prevents others from prying into their location, since the roots are in a secluded spot!"

As he spoke, Shimura Danzo became increasingly righteous, appearing to be thinking of Konoha's best interests. He waved his hand, "Men, tie this boy up! Then take him to Root headquarters; I want to interrogate him thoroughly!"

When Shimura Danzo struck a pose of authority, the aura he exuded even overshadowed the unremarkable old man standing silently to the side, smoking a pipe and wearing a Hokage hat.

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Fortunately, those who came with him were all members of the Anbu. They didn't listen to Shimura Danzo's nonsense, but simply stood quietly behind Sarutobi Hiruzen, watching Shimura Danzo put on a show.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, who were originally standing next to Danzo Shimura, also silently took a few steps back and stood next to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The atmosphere suddenly became awkward, and even Chiga, the person involved, looked at Shimura Danzo with a surprised expression.

Was Danzo always this brave?

In front of the Third Hokage, he ordered the Anbu, who only obeyed the Hokage, to work.

"Sarutobi."

Danzo Shimura calmly withdrew his outstretched hand, inwardly sighing with regret: "It's over, I exceeded my usual performance!"

"Shut up!"

Seeing that Shimura Danzo still wanted to say something more, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed helplessly and said, "Danzo, don't bring up the matter of sending Chiga to Root again. I will not agree to it."

Although the scene did indeed appear to be exactly as Danzo had described.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi understood that if Chiga hadn't been strong enough, by the time they arrived, Chiga would have already been taken to Root.

By then, it will be difficult for Chiga to leave Root safely.

Upon seeing this, Shimura Danzo narrowed his eyes, carefully examined the wounds of the four men, and then glanced at the dust on the ground, discerning something from the ashes.

His eyes lit up, and he said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Look, the ninjutsu used by Chika Uchiha is actually your clan's Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning Technique! This is a ninjutsu that doesn't exist in the Uchiha clan. I highly suspect he stole it!"

"It seems that while secretly reading the Scroll of Seals, Uchiha Chika had already begun to learn the ninjutsu of various clans. He must have the ninjutsu of other clans in his mind!"

"Tie him up!"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face darkened.

He does have some say in this matter.

Back then, in order to lower Chika's guard against Kurenai and allow Kurenai to win the exam, his son bribed her with his family's secret ninjutsu.

As a result, aside from not winning, Kurenai Yuhi also developed psychological trauma because of this incident.

He still doesn't really pay attention to Asma.

Hiruzen Sarutobi walked forward expressionlessly, squatted down, grabbed a handful of still-burning cigarette ash, and rubbed it in his hands.

Then, turning to Chiga, he said in a deep voice, "Uchiha Chiga!"

"Third Hokage! I can explain this ninjutsu."

Chiga responded solemnly.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi is not currently listening to Danzo Shimura's lies, Chiga is also worried that Hiruzen Sarutobi will not be able to withstand the pressure.

At this moment, he had even figured out how to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression changed, and he praised, "Hmm, your Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning Technique is quite good, even better than that brat Asuma's!"

"However, there are still some details in this ninjutsu that you haven't handled perfectly. Look at these ashes; the explosion wasn't complete, there are still remnants, so the power is reduced by just a little bit!"

Chiga felt a sense of relief, and then followed Hiruzen Sarutobi's lead, humbly asking, "Is that so? Then, Third Hokage, how do you intend to increase its power?"

"That's a very good question!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Chika, who was humbly seeking his guidance, and appeared even more kind and benevolent.

"I can't really describe some of the characteristics of cigarette ash, but you can try smoking it and see for yourself. Our Sarutobi clan also created this ninjutsu from smoking."

"But you can't say that to Kushina, or knowing Kushina's temper, my mustache might be in danger!"

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi subconsciously touched his chin, still feeling lingering fear.

Kushina is terrifying when she goes crazy. If she found out that she encouraged Chiga to smoke, he'd probably lose all his body hair, let alone his beard!

Upon seeing this, Chiga patted his chest and assured him, "Of course I won't tell! I should keep the Third Hokage's teachings in mind; how could I easily tell others! Not even Kushina-sensei!"

"Hahaha, good! Good! Good! Chiga, I knew I hadn't misjudged you. If you ever have any questions about ninjutsu, feel free to come to me anytime!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed and patted Chiga on the shoulder, indicating that if he had any more questions in the future, he could come to him.

While my title of "Strongest Hokage" might be a bit of a joke, my title of "Professor of the Ninja World" is well-deserved and not just something I said casually!

(End of this chapter)