What did that scoundrel say to you?

"Wood Style Bloodline might not be very useful for the Moon Eye Plan."

The masked man seemed to dislike the power of Wood Style, stating coldly, "I also awakened Wood Style Bloodline, and I don't think Wood Style is more powerful than the Mangekyo Sharingan."

"..."

That's definitely because your Wood Style is too weak!

The Pitcher Plant Monster knew this clearly but didn't intend to argue with the masked man. They knew the masked man's Mangekyo Sharingan was indeed more powerful than his Wood Style.

"Alright."

There seemed to be two wills within the Pitcher Plant Monster.

The black half-face on the Pitcher Plant Monster's head moved its mouth, its voice somewhat hoarse and deep as it spoke, "Since we're in Konoha, let's observe the talent of that Wood Style brat. The Moon Eye Plan needs a considerable number of powerful helpers, and one more person is always useful..."

"Besides, I just observed the Konoha Death Forest."

"Although I didn't see that brat use Wood Style, the forest still retains a dense life energy, proving that the brat's Wood Style is not useless."

"That's fine too."

"If that brat is truly useful... a brat full of darkness and flaws, it would be nothing easier for me to deal with."

The masked man didn't even look at the Pitcher Plant Monster beside him. He casually raised his palm, clenching it into a fist, "I have a piece on hand that can deal with him. With just a little manipulation, I can make him lose all his allies and have nowhere to go..."

"Oh?"

The Pitcher Plant Monster became somewhat curious.

"A while ago, someone secretly infiltrated Kirigakure, and I detected it. It was Aburame Ryoma, under Danzō Shimura. I captured him myself."

The masked man spoke of the plan he intended to implement, his tone unable to hide a sense of pride and smugness, "As long as I kill Aburame Ryoma with Wood Style Ninjutsu and then dump the body for the people of Konoha to find, I can frame Akihara Kagura, that brat..."

Theoretically, this plan was somewhat simple.

If it were actually implemented, there would be a very high probability of achieving the goal because not many people in the ninja world possessed the Wood Style Bloodline.

"The remaining time is to continue observing that brat."

The masked man finally nodded, letting out a cold snort, "I might as well observe how the seed I left behind two years ago has grown..."

"Uchiha Itachi?"

The white half-face on the Pitcher Plant Monster's head immediately revealed a strange smile, "You personally killed Uchiha Itachi's teammate back then, causing that little fellow to awaken his Sharingan. The first time, he could directly awaken a Two Tomoe Sharingan. His talent is also quite good..."

"That's why I spared his life."

The masked man nodded, speaking with an air of complete control, "That little fellow Uchiha Itachi has the potential to awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan. With just a little stimulation, his Sharingan can advance further."

"Hee hee hee hee... What a coincidence!"

The white half-face of the Pitcher Plant Monster seemed to have thought of something and suddenly became excited, "Konoha is currently holding the Chunin Exam, and both Uchiha Itachi and Akihara Kagura are participating!"

"According to the past rules of the Konoha Chunin Exam, during the third round of the Chunin Exam, it's possible that Akihara Kagura and Uchiha Itachi will fight each other in the arena. This way, we can observe that Wood Style brat and the Uchiha clan's brat and see which one of them is stronger!"

"The Chunin Exam again..."

The masked man's voice became somewhat low.

The Chunin Exam.

A topic that ninjas could never avoid.

Within the Root Organization's base, Danzō Shimura was also discussing the Chunin Exam, but when the old man mentioned the Chunin Exam, his face was as grim as dripping water.

"Kano!"

Danzō Shimura was reprimanding Akihara Kagura, who had just returned to the base, "You were too excessive in your performance during the Chunin Exam. Don't casually expose that you possess the Wood Style Bloodline, and there was no need to waste chakra using powerful jutsu!"

"...I understand."

Akihara Kagura frowned and said, "During the third round of the exam, I won't use Wood Style Ninjutsu, wouldn't that be enough?"

"..."

Danzō Shimura was almost spitting blood from anger.

Using it when you shouldn't! Not using it when you should!

Now that you've already used Wood Style Ninjutsu, what's the point of continuing to hide it?

"Forget it."

Danzō Shimura waved his hand, somewhat helplessly, "Since everyone already knows, there's no need to hide it anymore..."

"Oh."

Akihara Kagura nodded indifferently.

"The third round of the exam... take it seriously."

Danzō Shimura looked at the young man's casual demeanor and said sternly, "You and Uchiha Itachi are the most outstanding genin of this batch. You will definitely meet in the final round. Don't be careless when facing that brat, and use Wood Style Ninjutsu to defeat him!"

Because this exam had its own political significance.

Once Akihara Kagura used Wood Style Ninjutsu to defeat the Uchiha clan's prodigy, Uchiha Itachi, it would make the Uchiha clan a little more sensible when facing the village's orders.

"I understand."

Akihara Kagura nodded in agreement.

"There's one more thing..."

After finishing their discussion about the Chunin Exam, Danzō Shimura finally brought up the topic that bothered him the most: "After the Chunin Exam, you'll be transferred to the Anbu..."

"Why?"

Akihara Kagura asked curiously, "Aren't we, the Root, part of the Anbu? Why do I need to be transferred to the Anbu?"

"You'll be transferred to the Anbu directly under the Hokage."

Danzō Shimura coldly pointed out the distinction, continuing, "Just as Root is loyal to me, the members of the Anbu are loyal to the Monkey..."

"Wait..."

Akihara Kagura's expression suddenly changed. He looked up at Danzō almost incredulously, "Lord Danzō, why are you suddenly transferring me to the Anbu? Does this mean... you don't want me to continue in Root anymore... you don't want me to stay by your side anymore?"

Akihara Kagura acted as if he had no idea what he had done, his eyes desperately showing a hint of shock, and even a hint of anger. "Did someone complain about me to you, Lord Danzō? I've only been away from the base for one day..."

As Akihara Kagura spoke, he tried to force out a couple of tears of grievance, but he couldn't manage it. He could only continue sadly, "If it's because of those guys, I can promise you, I won't associate with them anymore..."

"It's not your fault!"

Danzō Shimura interrupted him impatiently.

Although it is indeed this brat's fault... Isn't it because you, this brat, went too far during the exam?

But...

This brat's attitude is so pitiful...

And he still holds loyalty towards me.

However...

It's not like I have no options.

This child will also become my pawn planted within the Anbu!

"Kano, there's no need to be sad."

Danzō Shimura suddenly slowly reached out and patted Akihara Kagura's shoulder, asking somewhat casually, "After entering the Anbu, will you still obey my orders?"

"Of course."

Akihara Kagura nodded quickly.

Once a superior asks such a question in a seemingly casual manner, it requires your firm stance. Besides answering quickly, you must also express your determination!

But...

This is still not enough!

The best way, of course, is to badmouth your superior's mortal enemy!

Akihara Kagura frowned and said curiously, "By the way, tonight I inexplicably met the Third Hokage. He kept talking to me about Lord Danzō..."

"Hmm?"

Danzō Shimura's expression immediately turned ugly. He said coldly, "That bastard... the Third, what did he say to you?"

Second update!

As long as we all curse Danzō together, we're all good friends. Please keep reading, please collect. The rankings have started to drop again