Get the Hell Out of Here

Seeing that his father was about to take him to train in Wind Release, Kazashiro hurriedly shouted, "Dad, Bai has Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, Kimimaro has Shikotsumyaku!"

Kunai about to imbue the Danzo with Wind Release Chakra, stopped what he was doing after hearing this and turned to look at the two little ones beside him.

Where did you bring them back from?

Seeing that Danzo made no further move, Kazashiro mustered his courage, put on a smile, walked up to Danzo, took his hand, and asked to speak privately.

Finding a secluded corner, Kazashiro made up a lie to get by.

Since he had obtained two Kekkei Genkai, Danzo didn't delve into the truth. In any case, the rumors had already spread throughout the village, and in order to keep these two little ones, he had no choice but to reluctantly accept them.

But...

Even though Danzo accepted the answer, Kazashiro still couldn't escape the beating.

When Kazashiro returned to his room, clutching his swollen left cheek, Aburame Ryoma had already completed the registration process for the two, officially including Bai and Kimimaro in the Shimura Clan's genealogy.

Shimura Haku, Shimura Kimimaro.

"Are you alright, brother?"

Sitting obediently in Kazashiro's room, Bai saw the other person walk in covering their face and went up to ask them with concern.

Kimimaro stared at the other man expectantly, brandishing the bone spur in his hand again. "Should I go and kill our father?"

Well done, Kimimaro! You got into character so quickly!

Wait, since you've already acknowledged him as your father, why do you keep Fudō to kill him?

"It's alright, Kimimaro. Our father didn't really mean to hit me. It's just training; a little movement is normal."

Kazashiro didn't know how to explain the current situation to Kimimaro, who had never received parental love since childhood, and could only hope that time would allow the other party to understand.

"Oh, right, before I left I specifically asked Yamato to prepare rooms for you, single rooms, one for each person."

With practiced ease, Kazashiro retrieved the ointment from the drawer, slipped it into his pocket, and planned to apply it after showing the two little ones around the room.

"But I want to sleep in the same room as my brother..."

Bai grabbed Kazashiro Bai's arm and looked at him pitifully.

At the same time, Kimimaro arrived on the other side of Kazashiro and reached out to grab the hem of his clothes.

That's a foul!

Stared at like that by the two adorable little ones, even Kazashiro, who considered himself to be heartless, was instantly defeated.

"But I also want a more private space..."

Kazashiro wanted to make one last attempt.

"Yes, really? Then I'm the one who caused my brother trouble..."

Bai let go of his hand, her tone somewhat disappointed, but she still nodded understandingly.

Seeing Kimimaro followed suit.

"Okay, alright, I'll have Yamato expand the room later..."

Kazashiro surrendered completely.

The next day.

Danzo, as usual, arrived at his office with a stern face.

Before he even stepped inside, he could smell the cigarette smoke seeping from under the door. He knew without a doubt that it was Hiruzen Sarutobi, that old chain smoker, who was making the noise.

Danzo pushed open the door and Danzo to the window, ignoring Hiruzen Sarutobi expression. He opened the window, letting fresh air into the office.

"You're here quite early, Danzo."

Hiruzen appeared to be exchanging pleasantries, but even Kazashiro could tell from the strong gossip in his tone and expression.

"Just do your job well, Vice Minister Sarutobi."

Danzo deliberately emphasized the word "vice," Danzo out a chair, and sat down directly.

Danzo's reaction was within Hiruzen's expectations, so he didn't mind the impatience in Danzo's words and continued to press on, "I didn't realize that you, who always talk about acting secretly, actually have so many illegitimate children."

"Hiruzen, this is all for Konoha!"

Once Hiruzen laid it out bluntly, there was no way to hide it anymore.

Danzo's forehead veins bulged, and he slammed his fist on the table.

Upon hearing the commotion inside, the officers passing by outside didn't even pause, continuing with their own tasks.

Since the two moved into the same office, such noises have frequently been heard, and even more intense arguments can be heard.

At first, the ANBU belonging to both sides would stand in confrontation for a while, but as time went by, neither the ANBU during Hiruzen 'Hokage tenure as Hokage nor the Root ninja who had followed Danzo paid any attention to the noise made by either side.

"Thud."

The crisp sound of the door closing interrupted Danzo's anger.

Perhaps because the two were arguing too loudly, a passing operative considerately closed the door.

"Is that so, Danzo? I really didn't expect you to sacrifice yourself like this for Konoha."

Hiruzen extinguished his pipe, his eyes then wandering to Danzo's lower body.

Danzo slammed his fist on the table, leaning forward until he was almost in front of Hiruzen.

He wanted to teach his opponent a lesson, just like he did when he was young, and have a brutal, hand-to-hand fight with Hiruzen.

"Hey, don't do anything reckless, this is work time."

Hiruzen leaned back, Danzo Danzo's hand that tried to grab his collar, and pointed to the clock on the wall, reminding Danzo that it was not time to fight.

"I am the head of the Anbu Training Department, Hiruzen. Whether it's working hours or not is entirely up to me!"

Danzo didn't care about any of that. He was now in charge of the entire Anbu Training Department. No matter what Hiruzen said, he was going to get a beating today.

Just as Danzo's fist was about to make contact with Hiruzen's face, the door was pushed open again, and the appearance of two figures forced Danzo to stop his actions.

"Danzo, Hiruzen? What are you doing?"

Utatane Koharu stared in astonishment at Danzo's raised fist. Although she had long known that Danzo did not respect Hiruzen, publicly beating the former Hokage was no longer a matter of respect; on a grander scale, it could easily lead to Danzo with treason.

"Danzo, release Hiruzen!"

Mitokado Homura also scolded from the side.

"Hmph, I just straightened Hiruzen's collar because it was messy."

Danzo loosened his fist and Danzo sat back down in his seat.

What are you two doing here?

After straightening his clothes, Danzo suddenly remembered that the work of these two advisors didn't seem to have anything to do with him, and curiously asked them what their purpose was.

"Nothing much, just some work-related things I need to confirm. By the way, I heard you had two more sons?"

"Roll!"

Sure enough, these two consultants also came with a "let's see what happens" attitude.

"Don't be so cold, Danzo. We're from the same generation, after all. It won't hurt to talk about this."