Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 132 Danzo's Defection? Hikaru: Did I arrive at the wrong time?

In the lush forest, birds flitted about among the trees.

The chirping sounds filled the surroundings with vitality, but their gazes couldn't help but fall on a man in black standing in the woods.

This person stood there motionless like a statue, and a cold aura emanated from him, so much so that even the small animals dared not approach him.

But just then, the little animals seemed to sense something, and they all looked into the distance.

And from this figure, they seemed to sense a natural aura emanating from it.

If it weren't for that somewhat intimidating creature below, they probably would have flown past.

"Lord Danzo, it's been a long time."

The newcomer looked at the statue-like figure and smiled slightly, while Danzo frowned slightly.

"You're late, Xiuze."

"Lord Danzo, you should understand me. After all, I'm very busy with the affairs of Root. Please bear with me."

Hidezawa didn't seem to care about Danzo's questioning; he simply chuckled and brushed it off.

However, these words immediately made Danzo lose his composure.

I will be more tolerant.

The roots I've painstakingly cultivated for so many years have suddenly become yours, and you expect me to be more tolerant?!

Damn it, do you know how much I've sacrificed for Konoha and for Root?

But then, just because of a casual remark from Hiruzen Sarutobi, it all became your wedding dress?

Danzo felt his fists were truly hard. If he weren't outmatched and still hoping to find an opportunity from Shuzawa, he would have really started cursing!

But he hadn't forgotten the message that Hanzo, that damned liar, had sent out.

He could only be thankful that both of them were dead.

After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't tell him that the two of them had returned, and Iwagakure wouldn't mention these things either.

Even the stolen information from the Land of Rain only states that the two were attacked by Orochimaru.

Furthermore, there is only a single record of this action, nothing else; otherwise, many things would be difficult to explain!

"That's only natural. Root is always busy, I understand. Besides, you should also carefully read through the scrolls and not be fooled by that liar Hanzo."

Danzo tried hard to restrain himself and did not show any signs of gritting his teeth.

"However, I still believe that it's best to retain the current system at its core, rather than making drastic changes and altering its existing rules right away!"

"Of course I don't believe Hanzo; I only believe what I see. As for Root..."

Xiuze nodded, but three words flashed through his mind: "There's a mole!"

Of course, this is normal; he has only just taken over and cannot possibly pick them all out.

Besides, having a mole is a good thing; it gives him cannon fodder to charge into battle.

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Danzo. However, Lord Danzo may need to be more careful lately."

Hidetsawa smiled again and nodded to Danzo.

He then moved a little closer, and to Danzo's astonishment, he didn't even need to form hand seals before a soundproof barrier appeared instantly!

"Lord Danzo, the Hokage has ordered me to reorganize Root, and there are many things I have to do."

Furthermore, the Hokage has instructed me to investigate and verify the authenticity of certain information, and that I must not conceal anything and must be truthful.

He added that many people wanted a result, and many wanted to see clearly what this Hokage's assistant had actually done, because he didn't want anyone to become a traitor within the organization.

Shifting blame actually requires skill.

You can't just put all the blame on one person right away; that will only arouse suspicion and attract attention.

We should make good use of information asymmetry, but at the same time, we should also combine it with actual events.

It's hard to tell what's real and what's fake.

Looking at Danzo's pale face, Hidezawa knew he had successfully shifted the blame!

But that wasn't all; Xiuze decided to increase the intensity of his attack.

"Furthermore, the Hokage said, 'To fight external enemies, one must first secure internal stability,' and that I should first reorganize Root and investigate all the matters that need to be investigated before getting involved in Akatsuki matters."

He also revealed that this was a test for him, Lord Danzo, adding that there were things he was powerless to do, and that he needed to be careful about others as well.

After saying this, Hidezawa took a step back, satisfied. At this moment, Danzo was not only pale, but large beads of sweat were also dripping from his forehead.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, are you going to attack me?

The thought of this sent chills down Danzo's spine.

"So, what you did at the root was intentional?"

"Yes, actually I wanted them to pass on messages to the adults."

Xiuze spoke without hesitation.

"I have even had people return the mountain wind and the agarwood root, so that you can understand all of this more clearly."

I didn't expect you to be in such a hurry, but it's good that we meet. I already checked the surroundings before coming here and there were no members of the Dark Guard.

No people in the Dark Division

In just a few words, Danzo truly broke down.

Whether Xiuze was lying or not, we'll find out when we ask Yamanaka Fu and the others about their repatriation dates.

He believed that Xiuze wouldn't joke about something like this, and being monitored by the secret service must mean that Xiuze had discovered something.

In particular, he himself had served in the secret service for three or four years!

All of these things point to one thing: Hiruzen Sarutobi is really going to make a move against him!

"How could this happen? How could this happen?"

Danzo couldn't help but mutter to himself; he truly didn't want to believe these things.

But everything that's happening right now seems to be proving that Xiuze is right, which makes him feel inexplicably cold!

"Lord Danzo, I must be leaving now."

Looking at the dejected Danzo before him, Xiuze knew that it was about time for him to get his due.

It's better to leave things open to interpretation, especially for someone as suspicious as Danzo; the effect will only be better!

"I also hope you can give me news about Orochimaru, sir."

But now I also hope to be more careful, so please use other methods.

"Well then, Lord Danzo, please take good care of yourself. I'll take my leave now."

After saying this, Hidetsawa turned and left without looking back, leaving Danzo standing there dumbfounded.

The chirping birds in the woods gradually quieted down after Xiuze left.

But soon, they took off again, seemingly unable to withstand the aura of the creature below.

Danzo stood motionless, his mind agitated and his anger growing with each passing thought.

It took him a long time to suddenly raise his head, and a roar of anger erupted from his heart!

"How could this happen?! Why did it turn out like that?!"

"Hiruzen Sarutobi, is it just because I'm not the Hokage?!"

Konoha has always had a good place to entertain foreign guests, not only providing excellent privacy but also offering very pleasant scenery.

Although it is located in the center of Konoha, it does not feel too noisy. However, you can see the prosperity of Konoha from the window.

Ye Cang sat on the windowsill with a teacup in hand, looking at the bustling traffic below. He seemed quite content, though he couldn't help but secretly complain to himself.

"It's too extravagant."

Such a scene is truly rare to see in Sunagakure.

The relentless sandstorms, day and night, were so relentless that even the Sand Village's extensive protective measures couldn't withstand their onslaught.

There were almost no caravans, and people couldn't possibly have the same enthusiasm for life. Compared to Konoha, it could only be described as 'lifeless'.

Perhaps it's only slightly better than the Hidden Mist Village they visited before.

"Sitting on the windowsill is hardly an elegant thing to do, but speaking of which, it's been a long time, Lord Yecang."

Just as she was pondering, a familiar voice came from behind her, and Ye Cang's previously relaxed expression immediately tightened.

Turning her head to look at the person who had come in, she suddenly paused for a moment.

"Wow, you've gotten so much fairer!"

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Xiuze looked at Yecang speechlessly, unsure of what to say for a moment. After a long while, he finally managed to utter a sentence.

"Maybe it's because I'm protected from the wind and sun."

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Ye Cang glared fiercely at Xiu Ze. Sure enough, nothing good came out of a dog's mouth. This bastard's words were enough to make people angry!

No wonder this guy could say things like "nice figure" when they were in the Water Country. She felt she shouldn't hold a grudge.

"It's you who received me this time. It seems your status in Konoha has risen somewhat recently."

"It was just luck, but you're pretty much in the same boat."

Xiuze sat down and clapped his hands lightly. Soon Yecang sensed movement around him.

Clearly, it was her spies who had been taken away.

"Alright, let's have a good chat now. What did you come here to find out?"

Is it about the Land of Rain, the Uchiha clan, or something else?

"You're really direct."

Ye Cang tilted her head, took a sip of tea, and then slowly spoke.

"I want to know everything, but I think the information you give me will be accurate, though it will definitely be withheld from my knowledge."

"Tell me, how much should I believe, how much should I doubt, and how much should I report back to you?"

"Tell us everything, but remain skeptical."

Hidezawa quite enjoys communicating with Yokura. Although she was a bit silly at first, she has made visible progress after being mentored by Ebizo.

Moreover, due to some special circumstances, he and Yekura are quite similar in some ways.

After all, they are all from the same group as the "Hot Pot" group. Xiuze's boss is "Hot Pot," and Yekura's boss is "Clay Pot."

"You can believe what Hanzo says, but you can't believe it all. He's speaking from his own perspective."

So he would pass the buck on all the problems. As for the Uchiha, it can only be described as a tragedy, caused by Itachi Uchiha and Obito Uchiha colluding together.

As for the reason, let's see if Ebizo can guess it. As for the rest, I don't think I need to say more.

At this point, Xiuze paused slightly, tilted his head slightly, and smiled as he spoke.

"It's still good for you, after all, I've heard that you're at the height of your fame right now. But it's really strange that you came to Konoha to avoid the limelight."

"Tch, you're really boring."

Yecang rolled her eyes. What Xiuzawa said was basically all the information that Konoha would let them know.

Aside from Itachi Uchiha and Obito Uchiha, the rest of the people from their village could be guessed.

As for avoiding the limelight, she couldn't be bothered to deny it.

"Weren't some things arranged by you? Now that problems have arisen, shouldn't you, as allies, do something about it?"

But speaking of which, the person behind you isn't doing too well, is he?

"Well, it's not just not good, it's probably driving them crazy by now."

Xiuze smiled nonchalantly, but this unusual behavior made Yekura raise an eyebrow.

"It seems you don't care much about the person behind you. Is it because of that intelligence?"

"As I said, you can't completely believe everything Hanzo says, but you can't completely ignore them either."

Hidezawa maintained his smile, but his attitude suddenly piqued Yekura's interest.

"So, how much do you believe, or rather, can your beliefs change us?"

Yekura is indeed quite perceptive. In just a few words, she has already noticed something different, and this difference seems to be able to get rid of Danzo!

Danzo is a vicious dog; this is a consensus shared by her, Ebizo, and Chiyo.

If we can get rid of this vicious dog, it will be good for everyone!

"I'm the one who's going to greet you now, Yecang."

Xiuze did not answer the question directly, but smiled meaningfully, and then turned his head to look at the bustling crowd below.

"Although I like to have my cake and eat it too, I also know that I can't exhaust the resources."

As long as they are true allies who share our interests and can stand together through thick and thin, I prefer a "you're good, I'm good, we're all good" approach.

"Speaking of which, what do you think of Konoha compared to Sunagakure?"

"There's no need to ask this question at all."

Yekura didn't answer, but was thinking about what Hidezawa had said. Suddenly, she realized a problem.

Could this person have already replaced the one behind him?

"There's really no need to ask any more questions, but I do have one to ask you."

Xiuze tilted his head to look at Yecang and casually picked up the teacup on the windowsill.

"What if the Land of Rain were willing to cooperate with the Land of Wind, for example, by diverting their abundant water resources to your Sand Village? What would the outcome be?"

"How is this possible?"

Yecang's eyes were somewhat glazed over. The Rain Country's abundant water resources had driven the entire Wind Country crazy.

However, transporting so much water there is never a simple matter, and moreover, how could the Land of Rain easily agree to it?

"Why is it impossible?"

Xiuze looked at Yecang with amusement.

"How can you know what's possible and impossible if you don't try it out?"

Rivers can flow underground, so why can't we build our own pipes and use chakra to drive the water through?

Moreover, building pipelines requires construction workers. Couldn't this help solve the employment problem for ordinary people in the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind, or allow your group of ninjas who have no missions to make a fortune?

As for money, Konoha can lend you money, and the same goes for the Land of Rain. Konoha can accumulate and research technology.

No matter how they make money, Konoha has a way, and all three parties will benefit. Isn't this a win-win situation?

Of course, this is just a hypothetical scenario, and its realization requires the sincerity of all parties involved.

Especially you, Yekura, I know what Ebizo and the others are thinking, so your sincerity is even more important.

Xiuze's promise of a pancake made Yekura's heart flutter, but she didn't answer immediately, instead silently considering it in her heart.

Because she really couldn't figure out what Xiuze meant by "sincerity".

But she sensed that something big was about to happen in Konoha!

"What bad luck."

After a long while, she reluctantly raised her head to look at Xiuze.

"I came here to escape the whirlpool, but I ended up in one instead."

I hope you won't screw me over.

The moonlight is like a song, its bright rays spilling across the earth.

In the shadows outside the Shimura clan compound, Kabuto Yakushi looked helplessly at Hidezawa and asked.

"Is your plan even feasible? Don't play with fire and get burned!"

"Don't worry, I'm fairly confident. After all, the situation is definitely very bad for Danzo right now."

Xiuze shrugged at Dou, and spoke with a hint of helplessness.

"Besides, you've been in Root for so many days now, and you can sense how bad Danzo's situation is. What are you afraid of?"

How could I not be afraid?

Dou's face turned bitter because what Xiuze had asked him to do was simply too outrageous!

However, what Hidezawa said is right; Danzo hasn't been having a good time lately.

A week passed quietly.

Within this week, Kabuto has officially begun his work within the Root.

To his own surprise, he didn't seem to find learning to manage internal affairs troublesome at all, and he could do many things very well.

Perhaps his experience as a spy taught him that he had to be meticulous in his work, which is why he was able to pick things up so quickly.

However, he was quick to learn, so Xiuzawa dumped a lot of things on him, while he spent his days either visiting the Anbu or meeting with Yekura.

If he hadn't simply dragged Shisui over, he probably would have been exhausted!

But now that he's finally off work, that bastard Xiuze isn't going to let him go. Is he going to have to work overtime?

Working overtime is one thing, but if what they're doing is discovered, it's tantamount to betraying the village!

Although he knew that Danzo had tried to see the Hokage several times this week, but had been turned away with various excuses.

However, this doesn't mean they won't encounter problems doing this now.

"Don't worry, don't worry, nothing will happen. When have I ever tricked you?"

Xiuze patted Dou on the shoulder to encourage him, but Dou adjusted his glasses instead.

"Aren't you just setting me up? And getting into the Root? Who's the minister here, you or me?"

"I believe in you; you know how to use people effectively and have expertise in your field."

"And now?"

"Same here. Okay, shut up and don't give yourself away, or I'll strangle you right now!"

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Dou pursed his lips, and after seeing that Xiuze had already used the transformation technique, he sighed and obediently stood behind Xiuze.

Before long, a dark figure slowly emerged from the Shimura clan and went straight to where they were.

"Orochimaru."

The newcomer's voice was incredibly cold and deep. With the help of the faint moonlight, one could clearly see that the newcomer was none other than Shimura Danzo!

"You've got some nerve, daring to come back?"

"Compared to Lord Danzo, I am nothing."

A hoarse voice emerged from the shadows, and the next moment, Hidezawa, who had completely transformed into Orochimaru, strode out.

Hidezawa wasn't actually sure whether Danzo's current eye contained the Sharingan.

But that no longer matters to him. With his LV12 chakra level and the significant improvement in his control over chakra power after his bloodline mutation, he is now at a much higher level.

Now, when he uses his transformation technique, even a regular Sharingan wouldn't be able to see through it!

Of course, a skilled three-tomoe Sharingan user might be able to do it, but it would basically require a kaleidoscope level to be 100% certain of his situation.

Even if Danzo had the Sharingan, it wouldn't matter. It wasn't his own eye to begin with, and he didn't have Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan yet, which is why Shuzawa was so reckless!

"After all, Lord Danzo, you are world-famous."

It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it, because Danzo's fists immediately hardened when this topic came up.

He never dreamed that Orochimaru would run back to Konoha and leave him a message, asking to see him!

He didn't know what Orochimaru meant, but he was currently burning with rage.

"Shut up, you actually believe what that old liar Hanzo says?"

What do you mean by making fun of me now? Don't forget how you became one of the Three Ninja!

"Of course I remember how he got here."

Xiuzawa pondered Orochimaru's tone for a moment, then deliberately stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.

"To be honest, I don't think it's a problem at all; on the contrary, it's an honor."

In some ways, this proves my worth, though I'm not happy about it.

A loss is a loss. I won't make excuses for myself. I'll just find a way to get my revenge in the future, that's all.

Whether I believe his words or not is unimportant; I only believe what I see. Come out, Dou.

As soon as he finished speaking, Kabuto's figure quietly appeared from the shadows.

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He was panicking, but as an elite spy, he knew what to do.

He quickly calmed himself down, pondering what it would be like to face Danzo again after all that he had gone through.

Soon, he gently adjusted his glasses, the lenses gleaming in the moonlight, and revealed a slightly wicked smile.

"It's been a long time, Lord Danzo."

"So, you're still alive, Kabuto Yakushi."

Danzo's face grew even darker; he sensed that the situation was becoming more troublesome.

"I have to thank Lord Orochimaru for this. If it weren't for Lord Orochimaru saving me, I probably would never have seen Lord Danzo again."

Kabuto Yakushi still had a smile on his face, but the killing intent in his smile was so clear that Hidezawa couldn't help but put his hand on Kabuto's shoulder.

"Alright, Kabuto, after all, this is the 'Darkness of the Ninja World,' you should also show him respect."

"What exactly are you trying to say!?"

Danzo clenched his fists even tighter, his eyes fixed on Orochimaru, who was actually Hidezawa.

"Don't be too presumptuous. Shihara Hidezawa is looking for you everywhere. Don't think you can act recklessly just because you have Yakushi Kabuto. It's not impossible that this kid has been brainwashed."

"At worst, we can just have the people in the mountains investigate."

Orochimaru appeared completely unconcerned, glancing at Danzo with his snake-like eyes before speaking in a low voice.

"Lord Danzo, let's get down to business. Now, are you going to listen to me, or shall we part ways here?"

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Danzo now really wants to strangle Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi to death together!

When the hell has he ever suffered such injustice?

No, I've been suffering from it for the past few days.

Or rather, ever since he began to demonstrate his influence, he has gradually begun to be treated unfairly, which makes him feel particularly aggrieved.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was jealous of talent; he deserved to die!

His disciple wasn't any better, and he felt he was about to suffer a huge loss this time.

"Just tell me what you want."

Danzo gritted his teeth so hard they almost broke, and he spoke with a bitter rage.

"However, let me make this clear: I didn't get a single Sharingan. The entire scene was sealed off by Hiruzen Sarutobi. And with all the commotion you caused, there's no complete corpse at all!"

As for the cells of the First Hokage, I've been dismissed from my post, and I don't have many left. Perhaps I can ask Shihara Hidezawa for some, but the quantity will definitely be limited.

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No, you're still thinking about me right now?

Hidetsawa, who had transformed into Orochimaru, had a strange expression, but he was still able to control his emotions.

He gave a hoarse laugh and shook his head dismissively.

"I want all of these, but the problem is, Lord Danzo, do you think you can still get them?"

"What do you mean?"

"The meaning is clear: do you think your old ticket is still valid for continuing to sail on the great ship of Konoha?"

Orochimaru's words made Danzo gasp for breath; it was the last thing he wanted to hear.

But Orochimaru, that bastard, didn't hesitate at all and just ripped it off naked.

For a moment, he really wanted to turn away, but the thought of how he had wanted to see Hiruzen Sarutobi for so long but had been unable to do so filled him with sorrow.

Has the great ship of Konoha lost its helm by me?!

"I heard that Shihara Hidezawa has become the leader of Root."

While Danzo remained silent, Orochimaru continued to speak in a hoarse voice.

"I've seen that kid many times. He seems to be completely loyal, but there's ambition in his eyes."

Moreover, he is a smart person. He might still help you now, but once he realizes the truth about Yakushi Kabuto and Yakushi Nonou...

You think that he, a descendant of the Senju clan, who has mastered the power of Wood Release and even evolved other powers, is inferior to you.

What decision will my teacher ultimately make?

Damn it, do you even need to ask that?

I would choose Ze!

"While my teacher might not kill you, he also can't let you leave like I did, after all, you know far too many secrets."

Nonsense, I am the Dark One of Konoha!

"Therefore, he will probably tacitly allow Shihara Hidezawa to take deadly revenge on you, just like you did before. As long as no one talks about it, it will pass by tacitly."

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"Besides, you've offended so many people in Konoha. Even more people want you dead, and your death could appease the emotions of the ninja world."

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"Tsk tsk, Lord Danzo, you're not just famous throughout the world, you're an enemy of the world!"

"That's enough!"

Danzo couldn't hold back any longer; he really didn't want to hear Orochimaru continue.

He could actually figure these things out himself, but people always have a tendency to take chances.

In addition, given his lifelong friendship with Hiruzen Sarutobi, he never thought his old friend would do anything.

After all, he's the kind of man who survived the assassination attempt on Hiruzen Sarutobi!

However, Danzo was well aware that everyone has value, and Hiruzen Sarutobi did not punish him not only because of their friendship, but also because he still had value.

But now, Hidezawa has appeared, and Hiruzen Sarutobi is still focusing on cultivating him, even giving away his Root.

Does this mean that his value has been declining and that, judging from Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude towards him over the years, he probably wanted to replace him long ago?

"That's right, that's exactly it!"

The more Danzo imagined it, the more terrified he became, since Hiruzen Sarutobi was genuinely ignoring him.

He also met Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Torune, and they were indeed sent back home on the first day, which Hidezawa was not lying about.

And according to them, he discovered that Xiuze seemed to have actually started some special investigations.

"Have you noticed, Lord Danzo?"

Orochimaru maintained his smiling expression and spoke in a low voice.

"Your fate is sealed; staying here will only lead to your death!"

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Danzo really wanted to shout at the top of his lungs, but he was afraid of attracting too much attention.

Orochimaru remained unhurried, tilting his head and nodding to Kabuto. Their bodies began to slowly sink.

"You already know what I'm trying to say. You have quite a bit of value in your mind, and many people are interested in it."

I'm just here as a mediator. As for how to choose, it's up to you, Lord Danzo. I will accept whatever you say.

However, I really like the saying, "Where there's life, there's hope."

Are you willing to wait here to die, hiding in the shadow of the Hokage's glory for the rest of your life, and even if you're lucky, you'll just end up dying in bed with a catheter in your bladder?

Whether you live to be seventy or you fight your way to the coveted throne and become the ultimate Hokage, it's up to you.

After all, the more you pursue perfection in some things, the less likely you are to obtain them.

As soon as he finished speaking, Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi completely disappeared from Danzo's sight.

Danzo stood silently, his mind buzzing.

Even at this moment, he was confused, but the heart of a Hokage still seemed to be burning.

"I mean, you're terrifying."

Inside the Root base, Shusawa and Kabuto suddenly appeared, and Kabuto couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

"Next time, you can just use your wooden clone!"

"Didn't you do a good job?"

Hidezawa had already deactivated the transformation technique and looked at Kabuto with some amusement, but Kabuto was not impressed at all.

"You're spouting nonsense! Do you know how scared you were? And have you considered that he and Orochimaru are probably quite familiar with each other? What if he sees through our ruse?"

"He's already blinded and confused. Even if he senses something's wrong, he'll probably convince himself otherwise."

Xiuze smiled. Of course, he knew that his portrayal of Orochimaru wasn't very successful, since he talked too much and didn't fit the image of a "cold-blooded lord".

But as a "lobbyist," it's understandable that he talks a lot, especially since Danzo's bewildered gaze already said a lot.

That guy is really confused.

"Alright, let's forget about this. It's time to go back and rest."

Xiuze stretched, checked the time, and then smiled.

"Also, keep a close eye on Danzo's movements, as well as those within our Root organization who might be 'summoned'."

If necessary, give them some updates on our investigation, understand?

"I feel like it's really unlucky to be your enemy."

Dou adjusted his glasses and couldn't help but mutter a complaint.

"Not only can I not defeat you head-on, but I also have to guard against your underhanded tactics. It's too difficult."

I feel that you have truly inherited Danzo's teachings!

"Yes, that's true."

However, Xiuze laughed shamelessly and patted Dou's shoulder lightly.

"After all, I'm Lord Danzo's favorite subordinate, so..."

"I'm determined to replace Lord Danzo!"

Inside Yugao's room at the Senju clan's ancestral home.

After a busy day, Xi Yan had finished washing up and lay down on the bed.

"I wonder how Xiuzhe is doing."

With Xiuze leaving the Anbu, her team can be said to have completely disbanded.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi still took good care of her. Just then, Itachi Uchiha defected, and she took the opportunity to join Kakashi's team.

Everyone was an acquaintance, and Tianzang was Xiuzhe's "little fanboy," so she blended in very smoothly.

"Kakashi-senpai doesn't look too good. He probably feels like he just got rid of Hidezawa, but now I'm back, and he can't get rid of me anymore."

Xi Yan found it somewhat amusing; of course she knew that Xiu Ze had made Kakashi take the blame.

Of course, he didn't take the blame; it's just that Xiuze always manages to shift the responsibility.

"Now that you're the leader of the Roots, let's see how you manage to shake us off now!"

Xi Yan muttered to herself, but she also knew that Xiu Ze wasn't shirking responsibility; at least he seemed quite responsible towards her.

"Pah, why are you always thinking about him? He'd better be busy so he doesn't have to come over every day!"

Since her experience, Xi Yan has secretly read some books and learned a lot.

What puzzled her was that the book said this kind of thing was more damaging to men.

And those kinds of things don't seem to last long, but something doesn't seem right about Xiuze.

That guy never takes a day off.

"Could it be that so-called bloodline enhancement made his body better?"

"Although I don't know what you're thinking, when it comes to being in good health, I'm definitely the best."

Just as Xi Yan was talking to herself, a voice suddenly rang in her ear, which startled her.

Turning her head, she saw that Xiuze was already sitting on the edge of her bed, looking at her with amusement.

"You're back?"

Xi Yan quickly realized what was happening and sat up slightly.

"Were you very busy? Why are you only getting back this late?"

"There's nothing I can do. I've just taken over a lot of things and I have a lot to do, and you're unwilling to help me."

Xiuze reached out and put his arm around Xiyan's waist, speaking with a hint of helplessness.

"So, I guess I'll just have to keep busy myself."

"Stop talking nonsense."

Xi Yan spat and gave Xiu Ze a soft snort.

"You're the head of a department, how can you be the only one busy? Oh right, didn't I tell you to talk to Guang and ask her to come over?"

Why is she still doing nothing at home every day? Have you talked to her about it?

"Of course I've said that, but she's probably still considering it."

Xiuze touched his head. He had already talked to Guang about this a week ago, but he was busy and the girl didn't contact him.

Over time, he almost forgot about it.

"Alright, let's not talk about her anymore. We're late today, we have to make it up to her!"

Xiuze shook his head, too lazy to think about it anymore. He smiled at Xiyan, but this made Xiyan feel a little uncomfortable.

"No, have you really forgotten all three ninja precepts? And don't think you're so healthy, you..."

"Even if you create five or six shadow clones, it won't be a problem for me!"

"What do you mean, you bastard!"

"Senior, it's me."

"Shut up, go take a shower first!"

Yes, yes, yes.

"That guy's back?"

In the room next to Yugao's, Hikari suddenly heard a noise from across the way, and without even thinking, she guessed that it was Xiuze running over.

Of course she knew that Xiuze and Xiyan had a close relationship, and they kissed and hugged each other quite often; she had secretly seen it several times.

However, she couldn't think of anything more specific in her mind for the time being.

It's like an ordinary person dreaming of meeting a goddess, going to a hotel together, and things naturally progressing to a crucial point, only to have the dream end abruptly.

The reason is simple; in layman's terms, it's that your brain's graphics card cannot render the missing scenes you haven't experienced.

What can the Uchiha clan teach Hikari, who has been raised from childhood to become the "ultimate weapon"?

Aside from her parents possibly having some education, she didn't know much else. She only knew that Xiuze and Xiyan were probably together like her parents.

"That's good now that you're back."

He stood up from the bedding and walked straight out the door.

After a week of reflection, she has figured out many things.

Staying here every day was indeed boring, and she also wanted to see if there were any new pursuits or goals.

Besides that, she also really intended to see what kind of people the Uchiha left behind by Hidezawa were in this era.

We also need to see what this era and this world are really like!

"But this guy is always leaving early and coming home late, it's such a hassle."

Guang complained inwardly, but a moment later she arrived at Xiyan's room.

However, she suddenly heard a sound that seemed a little off coming from inside—a suppressed yet not painful moan, which made her body stiffen slightly.

She slowly backed away, her mind buzzing, unsure of what to do next.

She had only one thought in her mind right now—

Did I arrive at the wrong time?

The moonlight was hazy and dreamlike within the clan grounds of the Shimura family.

Danzo sat blankly in his room, gazing at the moonlight in the sky. He had remained in this position ever since Orochimaru left.

Orochimaru's words kept echoing in his mind, as well as the changes in his old friend's attitude towards him after he demonstrated his "influence" over the years.

He didn't know how much time had passed before he suddenly muttered to himself.

Does pursuing perfection inevitably lead to unfulfilled desires?

"Since there's no longer a helm station for me here, I'll just have to take a new one!"

"Don't blame me, Hiruzen Sarutobi."

(End of this chapter)