A large group of people walked on the road to Hokage Building under the drizzle.
Root Base is located in a remote area. When going to Hokage Building, you will pass by many bustling streets.
Even if it rains on the street, there are still many pedestrians holding umbrellas on the road and staying in front of shops.
However, when everyone saw Naruto, they immediately backed away.
Naruto looked at all this with a strange expression.
In the originally bustling street, as soon as I passed by, everyone would stay away. This effect was better than sweeping the streets.
Why?
Naruto feels that there is nothing wrong with her appearance and she is so famous.
Looking back, I understand.
It's this group of Root's fault.
Many people had cool faces and even cold, silent eyes. But he was walking menacingly, as if he was going to kill someone.
Also
Walking together in uniform clothes like this.
Publicity, too publicity.
"This is completely inconsistent with our Konoha's roots, the roots of the people, and the policy of building a 'root'!"
Naruto was thinking as he walked.
Is there any way to make Root more people-friendly?
He was thinking so seriously that he didn't even hear the other people's greetings.
The leisurely Team Ten went out to eat meatballs together. While waiting, Ino turned around and spotted Naruto coming out of the street corner.
Ino What a pleasant surprise!
"Naruto-kun!!!"
She smiled brightly and enthusiastically, and her hands were so fast that she almost waved them out.
Realizing that Naruto didn't notice him, Ino was about to run over and give Naruto a big hug.
Yes,
Before she could take a step forward, when Naruto's figure walked out of the street corner, and when people in black clothes appeared behind him one by one, Ino paused.
These people feel so fierce!
Intuition told Ino not to come forward, but Naruto was over there.
When Ino gritted his teeth, stamped his feet, and made up his mind to go up, he was caught by both Shikamaru and Choji.
Looking back, they both shook their heads.
"Don't go, it's dangerous." Choji warned with a serious look.
Shikamaru's mouth was quite direct, "It's really troublesome. Don't you feel the danger?"
"Of course I know, but Naruto is over there."
"Woman!" Shikamaru let go of his hand to cover his head, feeling a little headache.
The two let go and looked back, Ino found that the gang had gone away.
At this time, Naruto also gained something.
"I thought about it."
"What did you think of?" Karin asked curiously.
"Haha." Naruto smiled strangely and did not answer.
Regarding the image of Root, Naruto is going to wear some masks to change it.
For example, customize a funny face.
Panda heads are also available.
Neutralizing it will definitely make Root's ninja look more friendly.
Great, it's such a happy decision!
Soon, Hokage Building arrived.
Naruto stepped in with his head buried in one step, followed by many suit Jonin who closed their umbrellas one after another, and followed closely behind.
A group of people formed two long columns and headed straight for Hokage's Office.
Anbu had already discovered the anomaly and wanted to stop it.
However, before they could take action, they were all captured by Shigaraki Tanuki and Aburame Ryoma.
Until you get to the door.
"Lord Naruto. Lord Naruto Lord Hokage is inside, let me inform you."
Anbu in front of the door wanted to stop him for a moment, but without Naruto's signal, the others were already familiar with it, so they directly pulled him to the side, and then,
Bang——
With a left kick, the door, which had been tortured by Danzo, was kicked away by Naruto.
The two doors are like two darts inserted directly into the opposite wall.
Naruto walked in with a cold expression.
Behind him, twenty-five Root also filed in and stood in three neat rows behind him.
Hiruzen Sarutobi behind the desk had a dark complexion.
As early as when Naruto and his group left Root, he received the information.
At that time, I just didn't know where the target was, but later I learned that the group's target was Hokage Building.
They came for themselves.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't think too much and didn't think there would be an accident.
No matter how unexpected it is, with the strength of Naruto, does it still need to find so many people?
He completely assumed that Naruto was a little dissatisfied with his arrangement. After all, Anbu had brought the 'word' to Naruto before.
Unexpectedly, this group of people, who had been running rampant all the way, came in in this way.
"Lord Hokage."
Anbu, who was subdued by Aburame Ryoma, looked sad and angry.
Four people, Naruto, appeared in the room silently before, and then Naruto led a team to break into the door. At this moment, he wanted to die.
Naruto glanced sideways and frowned, "Ryoma! Why are you so violent? Let go, you have hurt this Anbu."
"Yes, Lord Naruto!" Aburame Ryoma let go of his hand.
Watching the two's performance, Hiruzen Sarutobi secretly sighed deeply.
However, Naruto's move also made him feel a little more relaxed.
Too many things have happened recently.
Konoha Collapse Plan——The betrayal of a close disciple;
Danzo defected - a backstab from a long-time friend;
And most importantly, the future of Konoha - Uzumaki Naruto.
First he threatened to leave the village, and then he caused the incident like this.
No matter how you look at it, you don't look like an honest child!
One incident after another, this old man almost died on the beach.
"You go down first."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's old voice became even older.
After giving the instructions, he first looked at the many figures entering the room.
Specific to everyone, most likely they are not very familiar with it, but they all have an impression.
Hiruzen Sarutobi knows that they are all Root's personnel.
At this moment, they all seemed to be very obedient little followers, especially
Take a look at Aburame Ryoma.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had an impression of this guy wearing sunglasses and recognized him as Aburame Ryoma, a veteran of Root.
This character is so obedient. It seems that Naruto has completely conquered Root?
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed secretly in his heart, it was too fast.
He knew the composition of Root very well, and it was almost a team pulled out by Danzo.
Everyone is very loyal to Danzo. They can be called die-hard loyalists. It is impossible to get any information from them.
A few days ago, Anbu's interrogation was fruitless.
It's evident!
But, is Naruto just subdued? You haven't had a whole morning yet, right?
Are you still giving orders like this?
"This is different from the information from Anbu this morning."
After saying this, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked away from the faces of the Root members and looked at Naruto.
"Naruto, what are you going to do?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, pretending to be a little angry.
"Hokage old man, don't be angry."
Naruto smiled, completely different from before, "This time, I did you a big favor!"
"What's the deal?"
"You must have been unable to get any news about Danzo from the members of Root before, right?"
Naruto looked determined and turned his head, "Leopard, come out."
"Yes! Lord Naruto!"
A bald man emerged from the crowd, Naruto reached out and patted him, half-comfortingly saying, "Show Lord Hokage the good things Danzo left for you."
"Yes!"
The leopard opened his mouth and a strange symbol appeared on his tongue.
"This" Hiruzen's eyes narrowed slightly.
"This is the Cursed Seal left by Danzo. As long as this thing is here, no one can tell anything about him."
Having said this, Naruto smiled confidently, "And I know a little bit about things like Fuinjutsu."
As he said that, Naruto pinched his fingerprints, and Chakra came forward.
Then, he put his hand on the leopard's neck.
I saw that the tongue Cursed Seal melted away like ice and snow, never to be seen again.
"All Cursed Seal of Root have been cleared by me. Next, Lord Hokage can know whatever they want."
"Really?"
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi was slightly pleased.
I didn't expect Naruto to know Fuinjutsu so well.
Thinking about it, this must be Uzumaki Clan's talent.
Moreover, according to what Jiraiya said yesterday, Naruto is even familiar with Fourth Hokage's Bagua seal and can easily break it, let alone Fuinjutsu.
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's thoughtful look, Naruto immediately issued an order in Root's group.
Just listen, the next second,
All the members of Root knelt down in unison.
"Lord Hokage! We are loyal to Konoha, but we were deceived by the old thief Danzo. Everything is the instigation and plot of Shimura Danzō and has nothing to do with us.
Please Lord Hokage distinguish between loyal and traitorous!!! "
"Okay! Okay!"
Seeing so many Root members showing their loyalty makes Hiruzen Sarutobi very happy.
At least, that's what Naruto sees on the surface.
As for the heart?
Naruto has no idea at all.
After all, these people in power have dark hearts, so how can anyone easily guess what they are thinking.
Unlike Naruto, he is as clean as a white lotus in this aspect.
"You go down and report to Anbu, and summarize Danzo's crimes."
Naruto turned his head and urged word by word, "Be sure to write down everything he did one by one!"
"Yes!"
Twenty-five Root members turned their heads again and filed out.
They will pour out the evil of Danzo one by one.
Hehe, Danzo has defected.
Well, the bad things he has done in the past are not up to Danzo himself to have the final say.
So, all the bad things Root did before.
Everything is naturally Danzo's fault!
As members of Root, they were forced to do so under the oppression and slavery of Danzo.
To know.
Every one of them is forced to do nothing, and every one of them wants Konoha!
Since they joined Root, they have endured inner suffering every moment.
Yearning for the light all the time!
No matter what, they are all clean! It's innocent!
They are all white lotuses!
"Hey!"
Naruto sighed lightly and pointedly said, "They are all good ninjas from Konoha, right old man?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't answer, just puffed on his pipe.
He stared at Naruto, his old eyes flickering, and he couldn't figure out Naruto's thoughts for a while.
Seeing the old man's posture, Naruto smiled.
He Naruto can have any bad intentions, but they are all for Konoha!
In any case, the purpose of integrating Root into Konoha has been achieved.
His small goal has taken another step forward.
However, today's goal is only the first step, and every next step is the top priority!
As soon as he thought of this, Naruto immediately grimaced, and the actor possessed him again.
"Hey~Hokage Lao Deng! It's so hard for you to hide it from me!"
Hokage is old?
Hearing this title, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Naruto was not in a good mood at this time.
Then, he thought of what Naruto was referring to.
Take over Root!
A mysterious smile appeared on his face.
Haha, it is also a good thing for the young Naruto to know the dirty politics.
That's the result.
While he was still thinking, Naruto's next words shocked him.
"Old man! Where do all these Jonins from Roots come from?"
"What Jonin?"
Naruto emphasized again, "Little Root, there are only 29 people in total, where did the 25 Jonin come from?"
Sandai couldn't sit still for a moment.
He almost stood up, his eyes bulging out of their sockets in shock.
"How much did you say?"
The sound has a slight vibrato.
After all, this is twenty-five Jonin.
Jonin, is the backbone of every village!
Each one is a rare treasure in the village!
"Twenty-five!"
Naruto had just the right amount of confusion on his face, "Huh? Don't you know at all?"
"Twenty-five Jonin???"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was completely shocked, and his brain was unable to process his thoughts for a while.
Root Where did the twenty-five Jonin come from?
Is Jonin so easy to cultivate?
How many Jonin is the whole Anbu? How many Jonin is the whole Konoha?
Root This small organization can actually have twenty-five Jonins?
The previous investigation was also wrong.
This was not mentioned at all in Anbu's inquiry.
If Root has twenty-five digits Jonin, then Danzo.
Although his whole body broke into a cold sweat, Hiruzen Sarutobi forced himself to calm down.
He stared at Naruto in front of him suspiciously, "Are you playing tricks on me, old man?"
He even took a leisurely puff from his pipe. Amidst the smoke, his cloudy old eyes flickered as he carefully observed Naruto, seemingly trying to spot any clues.
However, deep in his eyes, there was never a trace of unbearable hope.
What if it's true?
"Oh?"
Naruto was very calm, "It seems like you really don't know, old man!"
This calm expression made Hiruzen Sarutobi even more suspicious.
"This Danzo can really be hidden!"
Seeing that it was almost brewing, Naruto showed off his cards directly, "Hey, I tested this myself. If you don't believe it, you can ask the members of Anbu to test them."
Naruto With such a confident look, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a little uncertain for a while.
However, deep inside, there was a surge of joy.
Jonin!
A total of twenty-five Jonin!
How many years of cultivation and how many resources does it take to produce so many Jonin!
At this moment, he became a little anxious, his small eyes widened with concern and seriousness.
He looked at Naruto and asked as if to confirm, "Is it true?"
"Can I still lie to you?"
Looking at the appearance of this old child, Naruto recalled the meeting between the two when he was three years old.
That was what the old man was like at that time.
"You can ask Anbu to try them, they should be very cooperative."
Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and agreed.
"Okay."
Call Anbu at the door to come in and order him to go down.
After doing all this, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt a lot more relaxed, and now he is waiting for the news.
Fully twenty-five Jonin
Surprise!
What a surprise!
If it is true, Konoha's strength will be strengthened!
Um,
Looking at Naruto sitting in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, although it was of no use.
Why!
He sighed softly, times have changed.
Things like Jonin seem to have no effect anymore.
However, what comes to mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi is a bit unclear.
Root, who has twenty-five Jonin, as the leader Danzo, actually chose to defect instead of using this power to negotiate with Konoha, or even something happened.
Really
Danzo is really Konoha's loyal minister!
It must be to allow Konoha to reduce losses, right?
Sure enough, even though he has defected, Danzo still loves Konoha in his heart!
Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi was deeply moved.
He is indeed his old buddy!
I am the light of Konoha, and you are the darkness of Konoha.
"Hokage old man!"
Naruto's call interrupted Hiruzen Sarutobi's memories.
Seeing Naruto, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought of something, "By the way Naruto, why do these Root listen to you?"
Speaking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi still has some regrets.
If he had known that Root had so many Jonin members and was so dangerous, he would never have let Naruto go to such a dangerous place no matter what.
Fortunately, everything is over.
Therefore, he was actually a little curious about the answer to this question.
How did Naruto conquer these Root members who were completely loyal to Danzo?
These are all Jonin!
"I was really not very obedient at first."
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi became interested, "Then how did you solve it?"
"Later."
Naruto added to the suspense, "A good beating will make you more obedient."
Hiruzen Sarutobi:-_-||.
That's right, although it is the twenty-five Jonin, the strength of Naruto can no longer be inferred based on common sense!
"Old man, there's something I forgot to mention."
"What?"
Naruto said the purpose of today with a slight seriousness, "I promise these members of Root, let them live under the sun, no longer just like rats living in the shadows like they were under Danzo in the past."
Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered for a moment, "What is it specifically?"
"It's very simple," Naruto said with a smile, "Let them live in Konoha as normal people, give them the identity of Jonin, and let them join Jonin Commander."
Jonin identity?
Hiruzen Sarutobi has nothing to hesitate about. As long as they pass the strength test, their identity will be given to them.
Just Jonin Commander?
Looking up at the figure with a bright smile, Hiruzen Sarutobi suspected that this point was added by Naruto himself.
As for the reason, he, who has been playing politics for many years, knows that it must be the reason for the previous election.
Should we add it or not?
Originally, Jonin may not necessarily join Jonin Commander, but the person who belongs to Jonin Commander must be Jonin.
Naruto This move
After thinking for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, "Okay, I promise them."
Although he will retire in two days, he still has this power within these few days.
"I would like to first thank Lord Hokage for the many members of Root."
"In addition, there is one more thing that requires Lord Hokage to agree to."
"What?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi has a lot of free time, let's see what trouble Naruto can cause.
"I need to go out for a few days with the other members of Root"
"Are you going out again?"
Regarding this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi has a bit of PTSD.
Naruto said sincerely, "There is something important this time."
"Huh? What's important?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi would like to see what other flowers Naruto can come up with.
Naruto said bluntly, "According to the members of Root, the members of Root in the village only account for a part of all the members of Root, and there are more members who are sent to act outside."
"Oh?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart quickly rose, "Do those people outside also have such strength? How many are there?"
Naruto shook his head. Just when Hiruzen Sarutobi thought the answer was no, Naruto spoke.
"I don't know. There may be more people than there are in the village, and I don't know their strength."
This!
Naruto is prepared to make arrangements based on the situation.
There might be a dozen, there might be dozens, there might be hundreds.
As for strength?
Just take a guess!
Thinking of the next actions, Naruto selectively revealed some information, "I am here to help Shimura Danzō race against time to seize the ownership of these Root members!"
"According to the members of Root, most of these expatriates were raised by orphans from Land of Fire, and they are equally loyal to Konoha.
If it can be won before Shimura Danzō, it will definitely add talent to Konoha! "
As soon as he heard this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face suddenly became tense.
Shimura Danzō That old dog has been defecting for several days!
However, although he was extremely anxious in his heart, as an old Hokage who has been in office for many years, he still remained calm in the face of danger.
Hiruzen Sarutobi said solemnly, "Naruto, the village will fully support you! This S-level mission will be left to you!"
"Yes! Lord Hokage!" Naruto nodded solemnly as well.
"But I want four people, plus one more person from you."
"Who?"
"Let Aburame Ryoma, Shigaraki Tanuki, Yamanaka Fu, and Aburame Torune go with me."
After a pause, a smile appeared on Naruto's face, "In addition, Kakashi-sensei will be asked to join Root as a consultant."
"Who? Kakashi? Join Root?"