Genitsu did not respond immediately.
Danzo slammed his cane against the ground and sneered. "What, would following me somehow wrong you? Since you refuse to join Root, I shall take you as my disciple instead. That is perfectly suitable. By following me, you can better carry out your will and contribute to Konoha."
The Darkness of the Shinobi regarded him with an indifferent expression.
The many Root shinobi surrounding Danzo also stood silently in place.
"No, of course not. It is my honor to take Lord Danzo as my teacher."
Genitsu smiled and kowtowed on the spot.
"Very good."
Danzo waved a hand, and several Root shinobi silently vanished.
"You are very clever. By becoming my disciple, you will gain more. Come with me. Hiruzen is waiting for you."
Danzo turned and headed toward the Hokage Building, with Genitsu following behind him.
"Teacher Danzo has not accepted a disciple in many years, has he? Why so suddenly..." Genitsu asked.
Danzo said, "Is this not what you wanted? You had Shikuro tell me that you had no interest in Root, yet held great respect for me. Your aptitude is also quite good, so I do not mind taking you as my disciple at a time like this."
"So that's how it is. As expected of Teacher Danzo... Is Senior Shikuro doing well now?" Genitsu asked with a smile.
"Thanks to you, he is suffering worse than death. Once you enter Root, you will be able to see him."
Danzo's sole remaining eye stared deeply at Genitsu. "Your will and decisiveness satisfy me greatly."
Genitsu gave a quiet laugh.
Danzo said nothing more, and the two walked in silence all the way into the Hokage's office.
"Judging by the two of you, it seems there is no longer anything I need to