Naruto: Who made him a ninja

Chapter 31 The Masked Man's Gaze (Please continue reading)

Seeing that his Root organization was completely surrounded by the Anbu, Danzo truly felt his blood run cold.

He was well aware, of course, that he and his old friend had many conflicts.

In particular, he had also attempted to assassinate his old friend.

For a moment, he genuinely wondered if his old friend was planning to use this incident to get rid of him.

"Danzo, I know you hate Kakashi, but you've gone too far now."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not jump down, but continued to look down at Danzo.

"I don't want to see a fellow villager being brutally murdered; you should understand that."

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Damn it, you're talking so righteously, but have you forgotten what the root is for?

Danzo couldn't help but mutter to himself, but he knew very well that he absolutely could not say such a thing, nor could he admit the Third Hokage's words.

"What are you talking about, Hiruzen? I have no prejudice against Kakashi; it was he who infiltrated Root's base without permission!"

"unauthorized?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said in a deep voice.

"I issued a summons order to you, but I heard you pretended not to be there, so he came in to find you, right?"

Danzo didn't want to speak; he didn't know why his old friend was pressuring him like this.

However, after glancing at 'A' standing there and Hidezawa standing in front of Kakashi and the others, an idea suddenly popped into his head.

Could it be that he deliberately forced me to hand over the "armor" to show to Shuzawa? That kid's performance in the Sand Village operation was too outstanding!

"It seems there was a mistake in the transmission of the command; this is the first time I've heard of such a thing."

Although Danzo's mind was full of other thoughts, he still stubbornly insisted.

"In that case, let's leave Kakashi's matter here for now."

"I have summoned you to discuss what I am about to say."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no intention of letting Danzo get away with it so easily. He pondered for a moment before continuing to speak.

"You should know that Wood Release is a technique that the village has always dreamed of. We once conducted high-risk experiments just to obtain this power."

But you've hidden this power in your roots. Can you tell me why?

Danzo's heart skipped a beat; it had come after all!

He could no longer remain calm and immediately began to explain.

"I did this to protect and nurture them, I absolutely did not intend to hide them, and besides, this kind of thing doesn't require a report, does it?"

"But, Danzo..."

The third generation leader touched the brim of his hat and spoke calmly, but in a way that left no room for argument.

"The Jinchuriki will soon be starting school, and the Wood Release sealing techniques are becoming increasingly important to the village."

Danzo was speechless, because once Jinchuriki were involved, the situation changed!

If we really have to talk about it, what could be more important than a Jinchūriki?

However, without the Wood Release of "Armor", how will he control the Jinchuriki in the future?

"So, everything was planned, to make Hidezawa see that I had to submit to the Hokage, while also obtaining 'Armor'?"

Danzo's fist hardened completely. He had been forced into this situation entirely because he wasn't the Hokage!

Otherwise, who would dare to do this to him?

"So, Danzo, I'm going to induct him into the Anbu. Isn't Root the training center for the Anbu?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no idea about Danzo's inner thoughts, and he still maintained a deep and serious demeanor as he spoke.

"You have already sent many outstanding talents to the Dark Division, such as Xiuze, so I hope you can be more magnanimous now."

However, to thank you for your dedication, I can wipe the slate clean of everything, and I can also agree to that previous matter.

What about that incident before?

Danzo immediately understood that he was referring to Hidezawa's contact with Naruto, but he had already lost his "armor," and he was still pretending to be sympathetic?

Danzo was truly enraged at this moment, and he angrily raised his head to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Okay, let's do it that way."

Danzo finally chickened out. Now the Anbu have completely surrounded Root, and who knows what other arrangements are being made outside.

He was genuinely worried that his old friend might take this opportunity to completely destroy the root of the problem!

"However, I need to have a few words with him alone, after all, he came from my school."

However, Danzo still pointed at Hidezawa.

"Can."

Seeing that things were almost done, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't object, but he still gave a special reminder.

"We'll wait for him outside; after all, he's a member of the Dark Division."

After saying that, he decisively waved his hand to let all the ANBU leave, leaving only Danzo with a gloomy face.

This is really a fight to steal people!

"Xiuze."

Yugao was a little worried. It was the first time she had seen such a "high-level struggle," and she was quite flustered. She had no idea what Danzo wanted to do with Hidezawa.

"Don't worry, just wait for me outside."

Xiuze gently patted Xiyan's shoulder, then walked up to Danzo without hesitation.

"What exactly are you doing?"

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After everyone had left, Danzo finally couldn't hold back any longer!

"Are you going to betray me like 'A'? Don't forget your dean is waiting for funding, and don't forget the curse mark on you can't be removed!"

You're kidding me. Yakushi Nonou is in Iwagakure. The curse mark on me was removed a long time ago.

Xiuze mentally complained, but he felt he still had to put on an act, so he simply took off his mask and spoke with a serious expression.

"Lord Danzo, I haven't forgotten. I was just testing you."

"test?"

Danzo almost laughed in anger. Was helping Kakashi take the person away considered a test?

"That's right, a test."

Xiuze nodded very seriously.

"Lord Danzo wants to become Hokage, and that has always been my goal. Otherwise, I wouldn't have sought allies for Lord Danzo in Sunagakure, giving him the opportunity to control the village."

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Danzo was speechless for a moment. It seemed that Shuzawa's previous actions had indeed been helping him!

"However, to become Hokage, one must have qualified bodyguards."

Shuzawa raised his head, looked at Danzo with utmost seriousness, and then glanced around at the Root organization.

He shook his head and whispered, especially at those who were covered in grime and had just crawled out of the Yellow Springs Swamp.

"But I'm disappointed. They couldn't even resist me. If anything happens in the future, how will they protect Lord Danzo?"

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Aburame Ryoma, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded. If anyone else had heard this, this kid probably wouldn't have made it out of the root today!

Danzo was also dumbfounded. Injuring his colleague was basically equivalent to letting Kakashi and "Kaga" go. How could there be such an explanation?

But after thinking about it carefully, he realized that it might actually work!

Shuzawa isn't some kind of clan ninja; he was sent to infiltrate the Anbu. How could someone like that manage to ruin his once-proud Root organization like this?

Even if it was a sneak attack, even if it was a surprise attack, it is undeniable that the Root's performance was too poor.

This kid is actually the most loyal?

"I see."

After a long pause, Danzo finally nodded, since he still had leverage over Hidezawa.

Yakushi Nonou is an obstacle that Hidezawa can't overcome, just like Yakushi Kabuto, whom he can now easily handle!

"It seems I misunderstood you. You did a great job. Indeed, the current root personnel are still far from adequate; they need more intensive training."

Xiuze nodded, but inwardly he was worried for the members of the Root.

As expected, they will likely be dealt a heavy blow by Danzo, to the point of physical sublimation.

But this is good too. When I take over Root in the future, won't I have a group of useful subordinates?

Hidezawa really wanted Danzo to leave him a good legacy!

"Alright, you can go now. Don't keep the people outside waiting."

Although he was very unhappy, Danzo still spoke with a stern face.

"And also, don't forget who you are, understand?"

"Lord Danzo, I have always remembered that I acted in accordance with your will, and all my actions were for the sake of Konoha's Root!"

Hidezawa replied with practiced ease, which made Danzo feel much better.

He felt so frustrated today.

However, in a certain dimensional space above their heads, a masked man was silently watching all of this.

"Is this kid Uchiha Shisui's teammate?"

As a newbie, I'm begging you to follow along! Following along now will determine everything about a book; neglecting a book too long can easily kill it.

Thank you all, Onz

(End of this chapter)