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Chapter 79 If Itachi Uchiha can go to Root in the future, why can't I?

Konoha Village.

Practice Field No. 3.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had already arrived. Dressed in a smart and practical outfit, he was teaching Itachi Uchiha a unique ninjutsu.

All three members of this former team received a reward.

Uchiha Itachi swiftly threw a shuriken, his hand rapidly closing in a flash, completing the hand seals almost instantly: "Ninja Art: Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!"

The moment he completed the hand seal, the shuriken split into multiple shuriken, which then scattered and pierced the target dummies in the training ground!

"good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched this scene with satisfaction.

He had only shown the Shuraken Shadow Clone Technique once in front of that kid Uchiha Itachi, and he was able to pull it off. He truly deserves to be called the village's genius boy!

"Practice more in the future."

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted Itachi Uchiha on the shoulder and continued explaining the key points of the technique: "The deeper your understanding of this technique, the more chakra you can disperse, and the more shuriken shadow clones you can create. The last person who learned the shuriken shadow clone technique was able to create tens of thousands of shuriken shadow clones with just one shuriken..."

"That's amazing!"

Itachi Uchiha's small face was full of amazement.

"Good luck, Itachi..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted Itachi Uchiha on the shoulder and said in a deep voice, "We're all getting old. The future of the village will soon fall on the shoulders of you youngsters..."

As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, his voice gradually grew weary: "The meaning of our lives is to see you, these newly sprouted leaves, grow strong and healthy..."

"Sandaime!"

Itachi Uchiha's eyes were filled with emotion.

When Kakashi Hatake and Kagura Akihara arrived, they witnessed a touching scene: the village elders were passing on Konoha's precious Will of Fire to the young boy.

"..."

Kakashi Hatake was already used to it.

However, this time, Kakashi Hatake's gaze fell on Kagura Akihara. Did this little guy also possess the will to carry the future of Konoha?

"I was quite touched."

Akihara Kagura sighed softly, as if recalling her own story: "Now, Lord Danzo seems to be getting old..."

Kagura Akihara remarked with deep feeling, "There are always people in the village who want to become Hokage, but no one ever wants to join Root. I wonder who will be able to bear the will to protect Konoha at all costs in the darkness after Lord Danzo grows old..."

Kagura Akihara looked at Kakashi Hatake and said earnestly, "Captain Kakashi, are you really not going to consider it? Lord Danzo has been trying to recruit you into Root. Maybe it's because he's getting old and wants to find someone to succeed him..."

"..."

Kakashi Hatake's forehead twitched.

Although Danzo Shimura is old, he is still very lively!

Kakashi Hatake didn't think Danzo Shimura would have such intentions. That guy wanted to hold all the power in his own hands, so why would he want to find a successor?

The kind of tissue at the root...

Wouldn't it be better for Konoha to disband it sooner?

"Kakashi, you guys are here."

After the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, finished passing on the Will of Fire to Itachi Uchiha, he saw Kakashi Hatake and Kagura Akihara approaching. He said to Kakashi, "Kakashi, there's something I wanted to tell you. After Danzo returned yesterday, he recommended that Itachi Uchiha join the Anbu training. I plan to put him in your squad..."

Before Kakashi Hatake could even offer his opinion, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "Don't worry, Itachi is just undergoing a short training period in the Anbu. If he passes, he'll go to Danzo's Root. You've done missions with Itachi before, so getting along shouldn't be a problem, right?"

This was an idea that Danzo Shimura had long ago.

Within Konoha Village, the Uchiha clan's style of doing things has become increasingly aggressive. In order to keep track of the Uchiha clan's internal movements, Shimura Danzo had long ago decided to plant a spy.

Uchiha Shisui was originally a suitable candidate.

However, Uchiha Shisui was always deeply loved and respected by the Uchiha clan. He tried his best to maintain the balance between Konoha and the Uchiha clan, but he was always not firm enough in his will due to his personality and was often influenced by others.

At this time...

Itachi Uchiha caught the eye of Danzo Shimura.

When Itachi Uchiha clashed with Root, Danzo Shimura had already conceived this idea, but he hesitated because the boy was too young and worried that he wasn't mature enough. He didn't put it into action until after the Chunin Exams.

Danzo Shimura wanted to recruit Itachi Uchiha as a secret spy to infiltrate the Uchiha clan, but he still needed to test Itachi by having him train in the Anbu for a period of time to see if the boy would prioritize the interests of the village over those of the Uchiha clan.

however…

This matter definitely needs Hiruzen Sarutobi's approval.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not deny Danzo Shimura's plan, which meant he tacitly approved it. The Hokage was also very worried about what kind of trouble might arise within the Uchiha clan.

Coincidentally, the fact that the Fourth Mizukage was forced to stay in Konoha during this period made Hiruzen Sarutobi very happy, but he was also a little worried that Danzo Shimura might do something outrageous to the Fourth Mizukage, so he simply found something for Danzo Shimura to do.

To monitor the Uchiha clan.

Train a spy from the Uchiha clan.

This was undoubtedly the thing that Shimura Danzo liked most and had to do.

"That's the decision."

Hiruzen Sarutobi mentioned this to Kakashi Hatake in the training grounds, it was just a coincidence: "Kakashi, after the New Year, have Itachi report to your team!"

"..."

Kakashi Hatake had no choice but to obey the order.

of course.

Kakashi Hatake didn't really want to object.

After all, Kakashi Hatake and Itachi Uchiha had gone to Kirigakure together on a reconnaissance mission, and Itachi Uchiha was much less troublesome than his subordinate Kagura Akihara.

"The Third Hokage..."

Kagura Akihara frowned, somewhat surprised, and said, "If I heard correctly, Lord Danzo sent him to train in the Anbu for a while, and then sent him to Root?"

"good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly nodded.

Kagura Akihara quickly pressed on, "Danzo-sama sent me to the Anbu for training, right? Will I go back to Root with Itachi Uchiha? The headmaster is still at Root, and Danzo-sama has always been very good to me. I still want to go back!"

"Ha ha ha ha…"

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly shook his head and continued with a smile, "Danzo sent you to the Anbu because the Anbu could utilize your talents to the fullest; as for Itachi, Danzo believed that he could do better in Root."

"..."

Akihara Kagura slowly looked at Uchiha Itachi.

"..."

Itachi Uchiha frowned slightly.

If I remember correctly, during the Chunin Exams, Akihara Kagura mentioned that he was abandoned by Shimura Danzo at that time...

Now that Shimura Danzo is sending me to Root in the future, but forbidding Akihara Kagura from returning to Root, I feel like Akihara Kagura is going to hold a grudge against me again…

"Kakashi, Kagura, don't think about these things."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to end the discussion about the Anbu and Root, and took the initiative to ask, "Are there any techniques you two would like to learn?"

"I think…"

Kakashi Hatake, recalling Obito Uchiha's space-time eye technique, earnestly made his request: "Let's see if I can learn a space-time technique formula..."

First update!

(End of this chapter)