Danzo's Advance

Konoha

Danzo's Residence

Brush!

Uchiha Shisui Body Flicker Technique appeared in the courtyard.

"Shisui, you've come."

As soon as Shisui landed, Danzo's voice came from inside the house.

"Danzo"

Upon hearing Danzo's words, Shisui breathed a sigh of relief, responded loudly, and then strode into Danzo's room.

Inside the room, Danzo did not fiddle with the tea as usual, but sat cross-legged on the futon, his eyes closed, seemingly deep in thought.

"Shisui... It's a pity I'm old and have lost my value. Otherwise, you would surely have made outstanding contributions to Konoha while in my ranks."

The arrival of Shisui caused Danzo to open his eyes, and his first words were praise for Shisui.

Shisui received praise from Danzo, and the humble and cheerful man felt a slight stirring in his heart.

Shisui didn't forget the important matter. He walked to the opposite side of Danzo, knelt down, and asked softly:

"Danzo, where have you been for the past two weeks? Itachi and I have visited several times, but we haven't seen you."

Without your guidance, we two feel as if we've lost our backbone, like walking corpses.

Uchiha Shisui would never have flattered someone like this before, but now that he had accepted the Fourth Hokage's mission, Shisui words became slightly cheesy.

Shisui originally admired and trusted Danzo, but Shisui didn't know if Danzo trusted him and Itachi as much as he and Itachi trusted Danzo.

Therefore, a clearer stance is needed to gain Danzo's trust.

"For a ninja, the mission is the core, not any particular person. And one should never feel like a walking corpse because of someone else."

Upon hearing Shisui's words, Danzo immediately criticized and lectured him, but the upturned corners of his mouth indicated that Danzo in a very good mood.

Shisui's flattering words further increased Danzo's trust in Shisui. After Danzo finished his criticism, he said in a low, soft voice:

"Shisui, it's not convenient to talk here. Go to the Jade Dragon River of the Jade Dragon River outside Konoha. There's a small hill there; someone will meet you when you get there."

Upon hearing Shisui 'Danzo words, Shisui was somewhat surprised. In Konoha, there was nothing inconvenient to say during a normal visit or exchange of pleasantries.

At that moment, Shisui sensed that Danzo might indeed be doing something he was hiding.

After a moment of internal thought, Shisui asked softly:

"Jade Dragon River? Danzo, I've come to visit you. There's nothing inconvenient about it. You're overthinking it."

Shisui wanted to Danzo off, but he couldn't just agree to Konoha's request without any reason. If he didn't show any doubt, Danzo would become suspicious.

"Shisui, there are many secrets in Konoha. You will know the reason when you get to the Jade Dragon River."

"Since the safety of Konoha is at stake, I think the only person I can trust right now is you, who possess the Will of Fire and the Will of Root."

Danzo's expression was somewhat solemn, and his tone was very serious.

"It concerns the safety of Konoha? I understand, I'll head over now!"

Upon hearing Danzo's words, Shisui, deeply concerned about the safety of Konoha, immediately rose, Danzo, and then disappeared from Danzo room.

"Truly worthy of the title 'Body Flicker Shisui'."

Danzo watched Shisui's figure vanish in an instant. Even though Shisui was gone, Danzo still praised him. However, a look of doubt appeared between Danzo's brows.

Although Uchiha Shisui possessed superb Ninjutsu and a renowned reputation, he was still young, and his inner thoughts and fluctuations would always inadvertently surface, allowing Danzo to notice a slight difference from his usual self.

This feeling is indescribable and inexplicable.

Danzo's true body was lurking at the Jade Dragon River stronghold outside Konoha, while the one inside the mansion was merely Wood Clone Technique.

A clone technique that cannot be detected by Wood Release: Clone Technique, sensory ninjutsu, or Sharingan eye techniques.

Danzo used Wood Clone Technique to replace the substitute that had been in the mansion.

Although visitors were not allowed to enter the mansion before, there was a substitute inside, which could come out to confuse and dispel any unforeseen circumstances. However, after about half a month, the substitute had not been able to play its role, so Danzo took the opportunity to send his Wood Clone Technique to the mansion to oversee things.

Although the stand-in was a real person, it was not Danzo himself after all. At most, it could deceive people for a while, but it could not serve its purpose of receiving guests.

Wood Clone Technique can be received just like real people, and unlike Shadow Clone Technique, they don't dissipate when they get extremely tired, causing extreme fatigue to the original body.

Wood Clone Technique: As long as Danzo's Chakra is maintained, the Wood Clone can exist for a long time. Moreover, it does not have the drawbacks of Shadow Clone Technique, making it the most excellent type of Clone Technique.

After leaving Danzo's residence, Uchiha Shisui went straight out of the village and headed towards the Jade Dragon River.

Anbu Ninja do not need any procedures to leave the village, and no one can investigate the Hokage's directly subordinate Anbu teams.

Although Uchiha Shisui, the captain of the Anbu, was dressed in civilian clothes, his reputation as Body Flicker Shisui was renowned throughout Konoha, and no gatekeeper would be so foolish as to stop him.

Jade Dragon River

"This should be the place, right?"

After leaving the village, Uchiha Shisui quickly arrived at the Jade Dragon River. He stood before the earthen mound that Danzo had mentioned, carefully examined it for a while, and muttered to himself in confusion.

Jade Dragon River, a former stronghold of the Senju Clan before the founding of Konoha, is now abandoned and overgrown with weeds.

Boom!

With a loud rumble, the earthen wall of the Jade Dragon River split open to reveal a dark passage.

Shisui stared in surprise at the suddenly appearing dark passage, hesitating whether to go in.

Anbu leave the village, they are mostly carrying out missions assigned by the Hokage. Shisui this time was to investigate the Root, which was previously assigned by the Hokage. However, this mission has a long time limit, lasting up to a year.

If any clues or leads appear, they should be reported first. If something happens to you, the clues and information will disappear along with you.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

Shisui hesitated for a short while when a strange sound came from the dark passage, somewhat like the sound of a cane hitting the ground.

Danzo emerged from the dark passage, leaning on his Danzo, his face as calm as ever.

"Danzo!?"

Uchiha Shisui was stunned when he saw Danzo before him, and thought to himself:

"Something's strange going on today!"

He had just come from Danzo's residence, where Danzo was still sitting comfortably. He rushed here as fast as he could, but Danzo was faster than him, which was quite strange.

Danzo his calm face and said softly:

"Shisui, I'm very pleased that you came as promised."

Uchiha Shisui was of extraordinary importance. Winning over this top Uchiha Clan was crucial to Danzo's plans, which is why Danzo personally came out of the base to greet him.

After offering a word of praise, Danzo continued:

"Shisui, come with me."

After Danzo finished speaking, he turned and walked into the dark passage.

"Hi!"

Upon seeing Shisui, Danzo's hesitation about the dark passage vanished, and he quickly followed Danzo into the passage.