This Naruto is a player

Then, he smiled hopefully and said to Karin, "In the future, it will become the guardian deity of Konoha's shadows!"

"Guardian deity?"

Karin murmured the word repeatedly, solemnly engraving it into her heart.

At the same time, she quietly turned her head to secretly admire Naruto's exceptionally handsome profile in the morning light.

My heart is pounding: As expected of Naruto! He's about to lead such an important organization! Kaku!

Naruto naturally sensed Karin's adoring gaze.

But he didn't care; what he cared about was the root organization he was about to reach.

I continued to peruse Danzo's memories.

The so-called "roots" have no name, no feelings; no past, no future.

Each of them was like a meticulously crafted, cold tool, stripped of their humanity in inhumane training, ultimately reduced to mindless zombies who only knew how to obey orders.

The entire organization, through decades of iteration, has almost every member personally selected, brainwashed from childhood, and brutally trained by Danzo!

He watched each of them grow up, and their loyalty to Danzo was ingrained in their very bones!

What kind of organization is this, Konoha?

They are clearly Danzo Shimura's personal private army!

It's his kingdom all to himself!

It's impervious to wind and water!

Recalling this moment, Naruto finally understood why the Third Hokage had given that meaningful, even somewhat "sinister" smile.

That old fox is probably testing himself with this!

He even assumed that he, a 12-year-old child, had no chance of taming this iron-blooded legion that was loyal to only one person!

However, Naruto's lips curled into a disdainful smile.

Who is he?

Naruto Uzumaki!

If they can subdue even the Nine-Tails, what difficulty could a mere organization possibly pose?

It's incredibly easy!

It's estimated that the steps are similar to those for subduing Gamabunta.

So-called,

Invite them to a feast, behead them, and then take them in as dogs—three steps!

It can be simplified.

Directly: Behead them, or take them in as dogs!

He wanted to see just how tough these brainwashed "tools" really were!

Besides, these people are so loyal to Danzo, Naruto is confident that he has even more sophisticated ways to control them!

at the same time.

Deep beneath Konoha Village, within the Root organization's base, which lies like a giant anthill buried in darkness, the atmosphere is strangely eerie!

Since the news of Danzo Shimura's defection came, the entire Root organization has been plunged into unprecedented chaos and confusion.

At first, the members simply couldn't believe it!

Although such a thing was unheard of, Root's logic told them that Lord Danzo must have faked his defection for some top-secret mission.

Until the elite forces of the Dark Side arrived powerfully at Root's base.

At that moment, the sky above the roots collapsed with a deafening roar.

Lord Danzo actually betrayed Konoha?

Subsequently, Root organization was dissolved.

Most members scattered like fallen leaves, either returning home to live in silence or merging into the dark side system.

A small number of core members were forced to undergo rigorous investigations and surveillance.

Just when all the Root members were filled with despair, thinking that the organization had completely perished and that they and their dreams would also vanish like ghosts.

Yesterday, a cold summons, like a boulder thrown into stagnant water, jolted everyone awake.

They are required to return to the base of roots and assemble today!

At this moment, in a dark passageway leading to the main conference room.

Two figures were walking quickly forward.

"Tanuki, do you know why this emergency summons is for?"

Leopard asked in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension.

"It must be Lord Danzo returning!"

The person who answered instantly burst into an uncontrollable flush of excitement, "I knew it! Lord Danzo's defection was definitely a lie. It must have been a ruse to cooperate with Konoha's top-secret operation!"

Mission accomplished, Lord Danzo has naturally returned in triumph!

Is that really the case with Tanuki?

Leopard looked at his fanatical expression, but hesitated slightly, and his voice became a little weaker.

Xinle Tanuki abruptly stopped, her eyes fixed intently on the leopard, her voice resolute: "That must be it! What other reason could there be?!"

His heart was already overwhelmed with ecstasy!

If Lord Danzo returns, not only will the Root organization be able to be revived, but his crucial research that was interrupted can also continue.

With this burning anticipation, Xinleli's steps quickened unconsciously.

The two continued walking, and the closer they got to the conference room, the more people gathered in the corridor.

They asked each other in hushed tones, but neither could get a definite answer.

However, Shigaraki Tanuki's fervent rhetoric about "Danzo's return" was like a spark thrown into dry tinder, quickly igniting the hope in the hearts of most members.

It has gained widespread recognition and support.

Until they encountered a group of people on the road.

The one leading the group was Shan Zhongfeng.

Leopard's eyes lit up, and he quickly stepped forward to ask, "Senior Feng, do you have any definite news? How is Lord Danzo?"

The leader, Shan Zhongfeng, glanced at the newcomer, recognized him, and gently shook his head.

He was also a little confused at this point.

A few days ago, he was taken away for questioning. He was only spared harassment thanks to the protection of his family, and was instead placed under house arrest.

He was completely baffled when he suddenly received this mysterious summons last night!

"It must be Lord Danzo returning!"

Xinleli once again resorted to his usual rhetoric.

This time, several members following behind Yamanaka Kaze also echoed his sentiments.

"That's right, it must be Lord Danzo who's back. Otherwise, why would he summon us?"

"The Root organization is about to be revived, and only Lord Danzo is qualified to lead us!"

"That's right. Only Lord Danzo is the soul and leader of Root. Only Lord Danzo can lead us and make Konoha great forever!"

Glancing at this group of people whose eyes burned with fanatical faith and whose emotions were running high, Shan Zhongfeng, despite his own concerns, couldn't help but nod slightly in agreement with the crowd.

He suppressed his unease and echoed, "That's right, let's go and greet Lord Danzo!"

The group continued their journey, encountering more and more members of "Roots" who shared the same fervor and anticipation.

They converged into an undercurrent, surging towards the main conference room, which symbolized the core of power.

Finally, upon entering the spacious yet chilly conference room, everyone met a heavyweight senior figure—Ryoma Aburame.

His appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Ryuma-senpai, is it Lord Danzo who has returned?"

As a veteran of the Root organization, Ryoma Aburame was immediately surrounded by a frenzied crowd as soon as he appeared!

"Danzo?"

Ryoma Aburame frowned slightly, a subtle, complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

After a moment of silence, he chose to keep it a secret.

"It's not clear yet."

When he learned of Danzo's defection, he consulted his two advisors.

They even went directly to the third generation for this, and the answer was exactly the same.

Danzo Shimura has defected!

It wasn't just because of the Sharingan on his arm, but because Shimura Danzo himself defected voluntarily.

The moment he learned the truth, Ryoma Aburame felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

He followed Danzo because he couldn't stand Hiruzen Sarutobi's methods and firmly believed that only this man's ideals could lead Konoha to true glory!

Whether it was the Sharingan or the Uchiha clan massacre, he carried it out without reservation, firmly believing in Shimura Danzo's choice.

In the end, however, Danzo Shimura chose to defect.

This left Ryoma Aburame feeling deeply disillusioned and disappointed!

"Then what exactly is the purpose of summoning us?"

"It must be Lord Danzo returning!"

Someone in the crowd, without anyone knowing, shouted out Shigaraki Tanuki's thoughts first.

A bright smile instantly bloomed on Shinohara's face.