New Superior, New Gains

Wood Style Bloodline.

Without a doubt, it was Shimura Danzō's lifelong obsession.

As for Shimura Danzō's claim that only Konoha could wield the power of Wood Style, everyone present knew it was merely a joke. No one would take it seriously...

That old man always talked about acting for Konoha, claiming everything he did was for Konoha, but behind the scenes, he wished he could clutch every bit of power in his own hands.

No.

Shimura Danzō hoped even more that he himself could obtain those powers.

If they could create a second Wood Style Ninja...

That would mean Orochimaru's technique could barely be considered mature.

Shimura Danzō's heart burned with excitement. Perhaps he, too, could transplant Hashirama Cells and awaken the First Hokage Hashirama Senju's Wood Style Bloodline!

The old man's gaze abruptly shifted from the youngster to Orochimaru's face, and he immediately asked the question whose answer he wanted most.

"Orochimaru, does this child's awakened Wood Style mean that Hashirama Cells can now be successfully transplanted into other people...?"

"No."

Orochimaru shook his head. His words were like cold water extinguishing the old man's blazing hopes. "The successful cell transplant experiment on Kagura was merely an accidental occurrence during testing..."

"I see."

The old man's mood immediately turned somewhat sour.

"However..."

Orochimaru changed the subject, an unreadable smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. "Through this experiment, I have found another line of research. I simply need some precious experimental materials and a large amount of funding..."

"..."

Akihara Kagura shot Orochimaru a surprised glance.

This Hashirama Cell transplant experiment had succeeded entirely because he possessed a Ninja Science trait...

Any human experiment conducted on him would certainly succeed as long as it conformed to Ninja Science theory. How could that possibly give Orochimaru some new research idea...

Shimura Danzō, the investor, did not fully understand the situation.

The old man frowned slightly, seemingly troubled. In the end, he agreed. "Make a list of what you need. I will do my best to allocate it for you... I hope that next time... I will see something that satisfies me."

"Next time, certainly."

Orochimaru nodded, and the smile on his lips gradually deepened.

"Then I'll take him with me."

Shimura Danzō beckoned to the youngster. A trace of gentleness entered his aged, sinister voice. "Child... your name is Akihara Kagura?"

"Yes."

Orochimaru nodded again, pushing the youngster lightly on the shoulder as he smiled. "Treat this child well. I would not want anything to happen to him. His body may still be needed for experiments in the future..."

"..."

Young Akihara Kagura was pushed toward Danzo.

"I understand."

Shimura Danzō nodded in agreement.

Shimura Danzō reached out and stroked the youngster's hair. After thinking for a moment, he said, "From today onward, you are a member of Root Organization... Forget your name. Your codename will be Kou."

"..."

The youngster's expression immediately turned stunned.

What the hell...

Was this old man getting senile from living too long?!

Akihara Kagura had nearly forgotten about this!

All members of Shimura Danzō's Root Organization were forced to discard their names and emotions, left with only a codename to symbolize their entire lives.

However...

System Prompt: You have a new superior (Shimura Danzō). Reward: New Hire Welcome Package. A new trait has been unlocked!

System Prompt: You have a new superior (Hiruzen Sarutobi). Reward: New Hire Welcome Package. A new trait has been unlocked!

Shadow of the Ninja World (When the host requires intelligence, the necessary information will be obtained. New Hire Welcome Package reward.)

Ninja Professor (When the host learns ninjutsu, any ninjutsu that conforms to ninjutsu theory will certainly be learned successfully. New Hire Welcome Package reward.)

"Yes, Lord Danzō!"

Akihara Kagura quickly agreed.

Although that old man Shimura Danzō was no good and had even tried to change his name, this superior's welcome package was truly powerful!

Moreover...

Once he became Shimura Danzō's subordinate, he would automatically receive an official Konoha position.

In theory, all Konoha ninja were subordinates of the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, which had also earned him another New Hire Welcome Package!

Besides...

These two traits...

Whether it was the intelligence-gathering ability granted by Shadow of the Ninja World or the learning ability granted by Ninja Professor, both were desperately needed by Akihara Kagura!

Shimura Danzō was a fine leader!

Akihara Kagura felt that something as minor as having his name changed did not matter. When Shimura Danzō no longer wished to live someday, he would have to find a way to leave Lord Danzō with an intact corpse...

Shimura Danzō had no idea that the youngster beside him had already developed thoughts of seeing him off to his grave. He waved to his two subordinates, preparing to leave with Akihara Kagura.

Before leaving.

Shimura Danzō seemed to recall something. He suddenly turned back and looked at Orochimaru. "By the way, this base is no longer safe..."

"Hmm?"

Orochimaru immediately furrowed his brow.

Compared to his other bases, this one had more complete experimental equipment. Moreover, with Akihara Kagura, a transmigrator who had received a modern education, managing it, it had always been kept in perfect order. Orochimaru had wanted to use this base as a long-term stronghold.

"I received some intelligence..."

Shimura Danzō's expression turned somewhat unpleasant, as though he were mentioning someone he did not wish to mention. "In the town near this base... one of your old friends has appeared."

"...I understand."

Orochimaru immediately thought of a tall, white-haired man.

Orochimaru's expression also darkened. Clenching his teeth, he let out a muffled snort. "That Jiraiya... he really is impossible to get rid of..."

"Someone reported his movements to me."

"Ever since you left Konoha, Jiraiya has been secretly investigating news of you. Like your teacher, he is foolish and naive, but he is trouble for us."

Shimura Danzō had never liked Jiraiya, whose temperament somewhat resembled Hiruzen Sarutobi's. He said coldly, "If you find an opportunity, it would be best to kill him, so he cannot cause more trouble."

"...I understand."

Orochimaru's expression immediately grew even uglier. He said in a low voice, "Jiraiya... is not so easy to deal with..."

"I can leave Ryoma behind to assist you."

Shimura Danzō pointed at one of the guard ninja beside him. "Ryoma is your old partner. Between the two of you..."

"No need."

Orochimaru coldly rejected the suggestion, saying unconcernedly, "Jiraiya... that useless fool has never been my opponent, ever since Ninja Academy..."

"Then I will be leaving first."

Shimura Danzō nodded.

"..."

Akihara Kagura stood beside them, somewhat speechless.

Lord Danzō was getting old. Was his eyesight really that poor that he could not see something so obvious?

Hoping Orochimaru could kill Jiraiya in this lifetime would be less realistic than hoping you could take down the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi in yours!

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The second update will be tomorrow!