Infiltration 2

This is where Shimura Danzō conducts his human experiments; the place feels eerie and terrifying.

Once, like many others, he was a subordinate of Orochimaru, responsible for recording those hair-raising experimental data. The room where he was just tied up is where those records were stored.

Since Orochimaru defected, these people were forced to step up in a rush to continue the subsequent research work.

He had just been trying to look up some information regarding Wood Release transplantation, which gave me the opportunity to strike.

Shimura Danzō only comes here once every half month, and the next visit is still several days away. Unless our research makes a major breakthrough, he will not appear ahead of schedule. When I questioned him about other matters, he became completely ignorant.

Determined that no more information could be extracted from him, the Mangekyō Sharingan in my eyes rotated slightly, and he slumped limply to the ground.

To ensure the operation would not be exposed, I temporarily sealed his memories; as long as no one deliberately probes them, no one will notice anything unusual. Before leaving, I even took the trouble to arrange him in a posture of having fallen asleep from exhaustion while searching for documents.

Since I knew Shimura Danzō was not here, I quickly withdrew and headed to the next base.

Upon arriving at this location, Uchiha Chen keenly sensed that the defensive forces here were several times stronger than at the previous base.

Uchiha Chen unleashed Kamui and quietly infiltrated the interior, only to be startled to find that this was a massive training ground.

The training ground was dotted with numerous training areas of varying sizes, and to his surprise, there was a group of children no older than ten, their faces still tender, engaged in a fierce life-and-death struggle.

Beside these children stood a group of Root ninjas wearing masks, exuding a cold aura; they merely watched in silence, as if scrutinizing the performance of these children.

If any child unfortunately died, the surviving children would pick up the deceased and throw them into a deep pit.

Uchiha Chen moved closer to observe carefully and saw that the pit was filled with dense piles of corpses; some had just died and were still fresh, some were half-decayed, and even more were mountains of white bones.

Even for Uchiha Chen, who had already experienced two trials of life and death, seeing such a scene could not help but send a chill through his heart.

Just then, a faint sound of assembly reached Uchiha Chen's ears.

Following the sound and the figures of the gathering Root ninjas, he easily found Shimura Danzō, who was standing quietly on a flight of steps.

At this moment, Shimura Danzō stood there, his gaze deep as he watched the assembled ninjas. His voice was low and solemn: "The Fourth Hokage trusted the Uchiha clan's report too easily, believing that ninjas from other villages are stealing Konoha's Kekkei Genkai. Due to a shortage of Anbu patrols, they have come to seek support from our Root."

Speaking of this, a trace of superior mockery flashed in Shimura Danzō's eyes, but he did not say more. He then ordered: "You five squads are to provide support immediately and try your best to close in on the Uchiha clan."

As he spoke, he casually took a photograph from his sleeve, pointed at the person on it, and said: "Be sure to watch for whether the man in the photo appears. If the target is discovered, do your utmost to eliminate him without attracting anyone's attention."

After speaking, he handed the photo to his deputy, signaling him to pass it around. When everyone had seen it, Uchiha Chen, who had been hiding in the corner without revealing himself, used the powerful vision granted by his Sharingan to see the photo clearly through the firelight on the wall.

Looking closely, he was shocked to discover that the person in the photo was none other than himself! At this moment, he was filled with resentment toward Shimura Danzō, whose heart was always set on putting him to death.

"Yes!"

Accompanied by the unanimous response from below, Shimura Danzō, surrounded by the wave of sound, waved his hand, and those five squads vanished in the blink of an eye.

After confirming that everyone had left, Shimura Danzō let out a deep sigh.

Ever since the Fire Killing Squad set out, his heart had been inexplicably shrouded in a sense of intense unease. Yet, strangely, with the strength of those three, even executing a mission as difficult as assassinating Uchiha Fugaku should have a high probability of success.

Could it be that Uchiha Chen is even stronger than him? At this moment, Shimura Danzō's pupils were filled with deep confusion.

Therefore, just as that sense of unease reached its peak, the Fourth Hokage's order arrived, so he made a prompt decision to send his men to gather information.

If Uchiha Chen were already dead, then it would be as if nothing had happened; and if he were not dead, he would surely be severely wounded, in which case the Root ninjas who had just departed would be able to play their part.

However, at this very moment, a figure gradually emerged before Shimura Danzō's eyes.

The moment he caught a glimpse of this figure, a thought flashed through Shimura Danzō's mind: The Root organization has been invaded!

Instantly, chakra flooded his legs, and he exerted force, appearing behind the intruder with a Body Flicker Technique.

The deputy who had been standing next to Shimura Danzō finally came to his senses. He saw chakra surging throughout his body and, with quick eyes and fast hands, unleashed an A-rank Fire Release.

The violent light of the fire illuminated the dim hall, making Uchiha Chen's figure appear even more illusory.

Watching the intruder about to be annihilated, Shimura Danzō slowly opened his mouth to mock: "Although I don't know how you snuck in here, since you've come, stay here forever!"

After saying this, he intended to quietly enjoy the sight of the intruder being scorched to a crisp.

However, unexpectedly, Uchiha Chen did not defend against the Fire Release at all; he simply turned around slowly.

The next moment, his gaze met Shimura Danzō's slightly horrified eyes.

At this time, the flames were burning behind Uchiha Chen, but under the backdrop of his powerful aura, it was as if they were his loyal subordinates, guarding him.

Suddenly, the Mangekyō Sharingan appeared in Uchiha Chen's eyes, which gave Shimura Danzō a start. Before he could react, he was already standing there in a daze.

At this moment, Uchiha Chen, standing amidst the tongues of fire, was like an emperor, indulging in the embrace of the flames.

A long time passed, and the flames finally dissipated, yet Uchiha Chen stood there unscathed, as if that scorching wave of fire had been nothing more than a gentle breeze brushing his face.

Just then, the deputy, anxious and desperate, stepped forward without hesitation, blocking Uchiha Chen's line of sight, and said anxiously: "Lord Danzō, this person's intentions are malicious. With my strength, I fear I cannot hold him off."

"Please evacuate as soon as possible, my Lord. I will do everything in my power to buy you enough time!"

Before he could finish his sentence, he gathered all his chakra once more, preparing to launch another attack.

However, at this critical moment, something unexpected happened—a slight "puchi" sound was heard, and a spurt of blood erupted from the deputy's mouth.

This loyal subordinate's body instantly went limp, and he collapsed to the ground.

In the final moment of his life, the scene he witnessed was that his esteemed Lord Danzō was actually kneeling before the intruder, fawning and groveling in a servile manner.

This sight deeply provoked his nerves, and as his consciousness gradually blurred, he finally drew his last breath.