Outside the Root base laboratory, Shimura Danzō stood at the entrance, listening to the latest report from his subordinate.
"Lord Danzō, the Hokage... he was beaten to death by Naruto!" the subordinate reported.
This subordinate belonged to Root. In order to cultivate ninja who obeyed him alone, Danzō had used many methods on these Root ninja.
Thus, this Root subordinate did not appear overly grieved as he reported Hiruzen Sarutobi's death.
"Hiruzen is dead?" Danzō showed no extra emotion at Hiruzen's death. In his view, all of this had been caused by Hiruzen's own softheartedness.
He had sown this bitter fruit himself, so he deserved to eat it himself.
Though they had shared many years of friendship, Hiruzen's indecisiveness had long dissatisfied Danzō.
Their differing political views were the rift between them.
That was why, even though he knew Hiruzen Sarutobi was in danger, Danzō had not gone to save him. Instead, he had chosen to watch from the sidelines.
Because only if Hiruzen died might he have a chance.
Now was the best opportunity. He would gather the Root subordinates and rebuild a new order amid the destruction. The thought filled Danzō with fervor.
Hokage, here I come!
This had been his long-cherished wish for many years.
"Immediately gather every member of Root and have them assemble here. Konoha absolutely cannot fall into the hands of a rogue ninja." In Danzō's mind, Naruto was already being treated as a rogue ninja.
"Yes, Lord Danzō." The Root subordinate immediately carried out his orders.
Within the ruins of the Hokage Building, Naruto looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi's stiff body lying amid the rubble, his eyes holding not the slightest pity.
However, under the system's guidance, Naruto had developed the habit of finishing off his enemies. To make absolutely sure, he walked