Lord Danzo, can I kill them?

Chapter 13: Lord Danzō, Can I Kill Them?

The Third Hokage was a politician of the ninja world.

From receiving intelligence about a Wood Release ninja to maximizing its use, it took the Third Hokage less than twenty minutes.

First.

Uchiha Itachi participated in the Chunin Exam alone.

By all rights, the emergence of such a young genius was Konoha's good fortune.

Unfortunately, Uchiha Itachi hailed from the Uchiha clan, which was currently Konoha's biggest destabilizing factor, with a persistent rift between them and the village.

If this ten-year-old genius ninja passed the exam alone, it would undoubtedly make the already arrogant Uchiha clan even more presumptuous, showing even less regard for Konoha's other ninjas. The conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village would escalate.

However, at this moment, Konohagakure had a Wood Release bloodline ninja. Regardless of this Wood Release bloodline ninja's current strength, it would at least keep the Uchiha clan in check for a while.

After all, during the Warring States period, Konoha's First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, used Wood Release to defeat and subdue the Uchiha clan's most powerful patriarch, Madara Uchiha, completely halting the Uchiha clan's ambition to dominate the ninja world.

The most ingenious part was…

This Wood Release bloodline ninja happened to be Danzō Shimura's subordinate.

Fugaku Uchiha, the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, had always known that Danzō Shimura was the most hostile high-ranking official towards the Uchiha in all of Konoha, constantly suppressing their development.

Six years ago, during the Nine-Tails' Rampage, when most of Konoha was destroyed, Danzō Shimura, in front of many Konoha clan leaders, designated the Uchiha residential area to the village's outskirts.

Now, Danzō Shimura suddenly had a Wood Release bloodline ninja under his command who could potentially suppress the Uchiha clan, which would surely put pressure on Fugaku Uchiha.

As the supreme leader, the Hokage would have room to mediate.

The Third Hokage, as expected of someone who had ruled Konoha for the longest time, displayed shrewdness in his methods, yet also a touch of gentleness. He could maximize benefits without resorting to forceful means.

The choice of person sent to deliver the exam registration form by the Third Hokage alone carried a strong warning signal. This was because Tenzo was the previous Wood Release user of the Root Organization, and Kakashi Hatake was the one who guided Tenzo away from Root. He had even caused a disturbance within Root to rescue Tenzo.

Undoubtedly.

Danzō Shimura harbored deep hatred for these two.

However, the incident where the Anbu surrounded the Root Organization had not happened long ago. Danzō Shimura dared not lay a hand on the Hokage's envoy at this time. He could only accept the warning from the Third Hokage and be forced to comply with his orders.

"You two go."

Having arranged everything, the Third Hokage waved his hand, sending Kakashi and Tenzo to Root to deliver the items, intending to pick up his pipe and relax.

The Third Hokage glanced at the crystal ball on his desk. In an instant, he seemed to sense something, and his head shot up, scanning his surroundings!

The next moment.

The old man couldn't help but chuckle.

"Perhaps I am truly getting old and my body is failing me. I inexplicably feel Danzō staring at me…"

"..."

Within the Root training grounds.

[System Prompt]: [New work task: Participate in Konoha's second half of the year Chunin Exam as per the requirements of Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.]

This "work" system could even accept tasks remotely!

As expected.

All ninjas under the nominal banner of Konoha were subordinates of the Third Hokage. That Hokage could already order me around without even knowing who I was!

However…

This Hokage's intuition was quite sharp.

As expected of a veteran ninja who had seen many battles!

Within the Root training grounds.

The young Akihara Kagura marveled at the Third Hokage's perceptiveness and praised the usefulness of the [Shadow of the Ninja World] trait provided by the system.

This trait was too convenient.

It could gather intelligence without revealing himself.

Even if someone keenly sensed they were being spied on, they would only feel like they were being spied on by Danzō Shimura…

Akihara Kagura couldn't help but glance at Danzō beside him, feeling a bit sorry for him. He would likely have to take the blame for many things on behalf of his superior in the future…

However…

It was all for the best.

If a superior couldn't take the blame for his subordinates, who would be willing to work for him?

Akihara Kagura looked at Lord Danzō beside him. Lord Danzō had taken so much blame throughout his life, he surely wouldn't mind taking the blame for his subordinate, right, Lord Danzō?

Danzō Shimura had no idea what his subordinate was thinking. He was still preoccupied with how to conceal Akihara Kagura's existence, how to nurture him properly, and give Hiruzen Sarutobi a big surprise in the future…

"I will teach you a new ninjutsu tomorrow."

Danzō Shimura was still reveling in the joy of having acquired a powerful subordinate. He was already planning out Akihara Kagura's entire life, figuring out how to make the child forever loyal to him…

"Yes, Lord Danzō!"

Akihara Kagura nodded quickly.

I hope Lord Danzō is still in such a good mood later.

Not much time passed.

Inside the Root Organization's base.

When Danzō Shimura returned with Akihara Kagura, they were met by two Anbu ninjas who were being held at the entrance of the base. They were quite familiar faces…

"Kakashi Hatake!"

Danzō Shimura saw one of the white-haired Anbu ninjas, and his expression immediately turned extremely cold. "You actually dare to come here again…"

However, when Danzō Shimura saw the other Anbu ninja, his entire demeanor turned grim. "Hmph, you dare to come here as well…"

"Lord Danzō…"

This Anbu ninja was clearly an honest person. Upon seeing Danzō Shimura, he lowered his head as if feeling ashamed. "I…"

"Tenzo, we're here to deliver an order from Lord Hokage."

Kakashi Hatake, knowing that his teammate would have a difficult time facing Danzō Shimura, quickly stepped in front of his teammate and said coldly, "Lord Hokage's order is for the child with the Wood Release bloodline to participate in the Chunin Exam in the second half of the year."

After speaking, Kakashi Hatake's gaze quickly shifted to the youth beside Danzō Shimura. "I believe Lord Hokage is referring to this child, right? He caused quite a commotion in Training Ground Nine just now…"

"…"

Danzō Shimura couldn't refute him.

The old man felt uneasy.

Is that bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi trying to take Akihara Kagura away again? This child's talent is far more terrifying than that traitor who changed his name to Tenzo!

How can I possibly have a chance to make a comeback now!

Danzō Shimura wished he could kill Kakashi Hatake and Tenzo right then and there, then lead the Root Organization to the Hokage's office and eliminate Hiruzen Sarutobi to vent his anger!

However…

Rebellion was a bit difficult.

The memory of Hiruzen Sarutobi leading a group of Anbu to surround the entire Root Organization's base was still vivid. A single order could deal with Danzō Shimura and the Root Organization…

Kakashi Hatake took out a pre-prepared registration form and handed it to the youth, saying softly, "This is your Chunin Exam registration form."

"…"

Akihara Kagura stared intently at Kakashi Hatake without speaking.

"Take it."

Kakashi Hatake urged him, speaking indifferently. "You are a ninja of Konoha, so you must obey Lord Hokage's orders."

"I will only obey Lord Danzō's orders."

Akihara Kagura suddenly turned to look at Danzō Shimura and asked, "Lord Danzō, they've made you unhappy. Can I kill them?"

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