In the Hokage's office.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo, Torifu Koharu, and Mitokado Homura were all present.
Looking at the weakened Oshiro En before them.
All four wore solemn expressions.
Originally, Sarutobi Hiruzen had been somewhat dissatisfied with Yamanaka Kei's behavior of delaying his return to the village for more than twenty days.
But when he heard the intelligence about the Mist Village and Iwagakure forming an alliance.
He had completely forgotten his previous thoughts.
Shimura Danzo, who had been temporarily called over, frequently cast admiring glances at Yamanaka Kei.
Just because the assassination of the Two-Tails Jinchuriki by the Mist Village was too coincidental, he boldly guessed and carefully verified.
In the end, he obtained such important information and even brought back the informant directly.
This young man was even more outstanding than he had imagined!
"No... why is this Old Man looking at me like that?"
Yamanaka Kei felt uncomfortable being watched by Shimura Danzo.
It had been more than a month.
The current Danzo no longer had the bandages wrapped around his head, and there was no trace of the embarrassment he had shown in Konoha Hospital.
Although years of Root life still filled him with a gloomy aura.
But after fully revealing his face.
He actually looked a lot more pleasing to the eye?
"Damn... could it be that Sarutobi Hiruzen alone can't satisfy this guy..."
Yamanaka Kei slandered in his heart.
Subconsciously glanced at the entries above the other's head.
...
Name: Shimura Danzo
Occupation: Ninja
Entries: Demon Bud Disturbance Second Stage (Purple), Wind Release Mastery (Blue), Brainwashing Expertise (Blue), Genjutsu Proficiency (Green), Water Release Proficiency (Green), Sealing Art Proficiency (Green), Unscrupulous (White), Ruthless and Heartless (White), Balanced Offense and Defense (White), Brainwave Amplification (Black).
...
Demon Bud Disturbance Second Stage (Purple): Relying on the forbidden technique Demon Bud Disturbance, and with the assistance of the ninja world's top scientists, fused the Three-Tomoe Sharingan and Hozuki Clan Bloodline Limit, developed a pseudo-dual Bloodline Limit, Yin Release affinity, Genjutsu talent, mental strength, insight, Genjutsu resistance, Water Release affinity, Water Release talent greatly improved, Hozuki Clan Secret Technique cultivation difficulty greatly reduced (Note: Maintaining this state will accelerate the consumption of life energy).
????
What the hell!
Evolved?
Yamanaka Kei looked at the purple entry above Danzo's head, and complained wildly in his heart.
It's only been a little over a month!
This Old Man actually got Orochimaru to create such a thing?
Moreover, in the original work, wasn't the Demon Bud Disturbance Technique supposed to be used in conjunction with special timing and geographical advantages?
Did Danzo happen to run into it?
Or is it just two Bloodline Limits, not as troublesome as Hiruko fusing five Bloodline Limits?
Or perhaps, that research fanatic Orochimaru solved these problems?
"Seems like it requires life force?"
Yamanaka Kei looked at the note at the end of the entry's detailed explanation.
He was certain that Danzo must have made corresponding preparations.
Otherwise, with this Old Man's nature of cherishing his life, he wouldn't be sitting here calmly, discussing matters with Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others.
Compared to Danzo's initial entries.
Now the Old Man not only has an additional purple entry, [Demon Bud Disturbance Second Stage], but also two more green entries, [Genjutsu Proficiency] and [Water Release Proficiency].
He was already extremely arrogant when he was old and frail, and his strength had declined severely.
Now that his strength has suddenly increased so much.
Wouldn't that make him go wild?
Wait...
"Where did Brother, You Smell So Good go?"
Yamanaka Kei's gaze froze on the white entry [Balanced Offense and Defense].
Just by looking at the detailed explanation of the entry, goosebumps rose on his arms.
Understood.
The white entry [Brother, You Smell So Good] encountered Kun transformation and became [Balanced Offense and Defense]!
This Old Man...
Who did he attack!
His gaze swept over Sarutobi Hiruzen and Mitokado Homura discreetly.
Seeing that there were no changes in the entries of the two, Yamanaka Kei suddenly thought of the charming Snake Lady in his mind.
It shouldn't be... right?
At this stage, Orochimaru's bottom line shouldn't be flexible to that extent.
Who exactly is the victim!
Yamanaka Kei was already extremely curious in his heart.
If it weren't for the wrong occasion, he really wanted to give Danzo a Genjutsu and ask him who he had harmed.
"Kei, you should go back and rest first."
Sarutobi Hiruzen puffed out clouds of smoke for a long time before ordering Yamanaka Kei.
"Yes, Lord Hokage, then I will take my leave first."
Yamanaka Kei nodded, about to exit the Hokage's office and go home to be intimate with Little Chili.
Shimura Danzo, who was on the side, suddenly spoke.
"Wait a moment."
Shimura Danzo took out a scroll from his bosom and placed it in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen.
His eyes stared straight at this Old Man.
He opened his mouth with a serious face.
"This is what you want. My Root does indeed need a ninja like Yamanaka Kei."
???!!!
Yamanaka Kei was stunned for a moment, almost unable to stop himself from shuddering on the spot.
Damn it!
Before leaving the village, didn't Nara Shikaku say that you were just testing each other on a daily basis?
Don't mess around, A-Danzo, you're serious!
Please!
Think about it carefully, I am a staunch Hokage-faction, a ninja of the Yamanaka Clan!
Moreover, I am also the fiancé of the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki, and I have helped Kushina stand up for her more than once before.
Our positions are different, okay!
Also, didn't you suspect that I was attacking you before?
Please continue to be suspicious, okay?!
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not pick up the scroll that Danzo had placed in front of him. After silently taking a puff of smoke, he said again.
"Let's discuss this matter later. Kei, you should go back first."
"Yes."
Yamanaka Kei decisively slipped away.
As soon as he left the office door, he immediately formed a hand seal with one hand, connecting to the back door of Konoha's Barrier.
He quickly found Nara Shikaku, who was leisurely drinking with Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza in Sanmi Residence.
Under successive Body Flicker Techniques.
In less than two minutes, he arrived in the private room of Sanmi Residence, grabbed Nara Shikaku's collar, and began to shake him vigorously.
"Speak! Did you sell me out? I don't believe you didn't guess that Shimura Danzo really wanted me to join Root! No, did you instigate Danzo to want me to join Root?"
"Stop! Stop! I'm going to throw up if you shake me anymore! Ugh~"
Nara Shikaku was grabbed and shaken back and forth, and the liquor in his stomach almost spewed out directly.
Akimichi Choza and Yamanaka Inoichi, who were beside him, exchanged a guilty look when they heard Yamanaka Kei's words, picked up their wine glasses, and took small sips.
Not knowing how to explain, they looked at Nara Shikaku and decisively gave up continuing to think.
With an external brain here, no need to panic!
"Damn it! Looking at your expressions, none of you escaped, you all participated? Are you even human?"
Yamanaka Kei knew that his guess was correct when he saw the reactions of the three.
He almost couldn't help but give them a set of fatherly care.
Clenching his fists, he glared fiercely at the three of them and released Nara Shikaku's collar.
"You better give me a reasonable explanation."
"...Ahem, Kei, actually, I don't think entering Root is that bad?"
Nara Shikaku carefully considered his words, expressing his thoughts.
As the new Jonin squad leader, he had come into contact with a lot of secrets about Root, and he had even investigated the matter that Yamanaka Kei had asked him to investigate earlier.
Ruthless, heartless, cruel, even inhuman!
But which ninja village can do without these dark sides?
But joining Root, enjoying the same treatment and status as Orochimaru, and not being controlled by the Curse of Root's Silence.
As long as the Third Hokage retires and Orochimaru becomes the Fourth Hokage, isn't this the next leader of Root?
To take a step back, even if you feel that you can't adapt and want to quit.
Without the control of the Curse of Root's Silence, and after greeting the Third Hokage, could Danzo still hold onto people?
Is there a need to be so resistant?
"You want me to be the second darkness of the ninja world?"
Yamanaka Kei had a strange expression.
He had never thought of this path before, but after thinking about it carefully, it seems... okay?
"Not really, Root does have a lot of dirty work, but if you go, you don't have to do those jobs yourself."
"...Then wouldn't the person in charge still take the blame? And with Danzo's Balanced Offense and Defense state, who the hell dares to have too much contact with him!"
"Balanced Offense and Defense?"
Nara Shikaku always felt that this familiar word, spoken from his brother's mouth.
Seems a little strange?
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