Rebuilding Root

Konoha

Hokage Building

On the rooftop of the Hokage Building, Naraku before the railing, looking down upon Konoha.

"Now that Danzo is dead and the Senju clan is weak, I am now in complete control of Konoha."

It's about time we left Konoha and set our sights on the entire Shinobi World.

As Naraku in thought, a voice came from behind him.

"The Fourth Generation Lord!" x2

Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi arrived at the rooftop, knelt on one knee behind Naraku's back, and awaited their mission.

"Shisui, Itachi, don't be shy, there's no mission."

Naraku heard the voice and knew it was Shisui and Kazusa. He turned his back to them and spoke gently.

These two boys, as they grow up, will inevitably deviate from their childhood selves, developing their own thoughts and beliefs. They may go astray, Naraku can offer them kind advice, but whether they listen or not, the final choice is up to them.

Shisui listened attentively to Naraku's words, and his thinking became more comprehensive. Itachi, on the other hand, had too many thoughts. His initial intentions might have been good, but reality was cruel and ambiguous; without clearing away the fog, the truth could not be discovered.

"We were deceived by Danzo..."

Hearing the Hokage's gentle words, the two felt somewhat ashamed. Danzo incident was over, and the data, information, and files in Danzo had made them fully realize the reality and understand that they had been misled and deceived.

"It's normal; this world is always full of lies. Fortunately, you ultimately made the right choice and made a great contribution."

As for Danzo, he has already received the punishment he deserved.

However, Danzo Will of Root, which extended from the Will of Fire, was not without its merits.

Naraku didn't blame the two, but gently comforted them, then said:

"While the ideas of the Will of Root are commendable, Danzo is too obsessed with power and strength, his thinking is too radical, and his methods are too cruel."

It wasn't the Will of Root the Danzo himself who was wrong.

Naraku distinguishes between Danzo and Danzo's ideas. Many of the ideas advocated by Danzo are actually very instructive, even though he himself could not put them into practice.

He himself couldn't do it, but the two who Naraku always adhered to it.

"Yes!"

The two were comforted, and quietly agreed, respectfully accepting the listening and instruction.

In the past, because the Fourth Hokage was the leader of the Uchiha Clan and someone close to them, they often overlooked the thoughts of such a close person.

Their willingness to embrace new things and new ideas might also stem from the fact that both of them achieved fame at a young age and wanted to prove themselves by making achievements, but unexpectedly, they were taken advantage of by others.

Naraku turned around, looked at the two people kneeling respectfully below, and sighed inwardly. Uchiha Tekka was still cuter; it was just that Uchiha Tekka's Sharingan wasn't as strong as these two's.

"Shisui, Itachi, the six major squadrons of the Anbu, I plan to establish a special Anbu division, which can also be called a second Anbu, with no limit on the size of its personnel."

The squad leader of this special unit also oversees the Anbu Training Class Anbu. He also serves as the vice-minister of the Intelligence Division, responsible for some of Konoha's intelligence missions.

Naraku looked at the two below and spoke softly.

This combination was the most trusted and high-profile power structure within the Root during the Third Hokage's most prominent period. Coupled with his role as the Hokage's assistant, Danzo became the infamous "Darkness of the Shinobi" of the Shinobi World, feared by all.

However, Shisui and Itachi are not yet qualified enough to serve as assistants to the Hokage.

"Special task force? Anbu Training Class? Vice-minister of the Intelligence Division? Lord Hokage, isn't that a position Danzo once held?"

Shisui was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this. The two of them knew about Danzo's past and understood how these positions would be structured.

The Anbu squads during the Third Hokage Generation era are now just Anbu company squads; the Anbu squads that Danzo led back then were just a company of seventeen men.

The special Anbu unit that the Hokage wants to establish will be the second Anbu in size, indicating that it will have even greater authority and responsibility than Danzo at that time.

"Indeed, although Root has committed many sins and scandals, it has also made contributions."

This is a double-edged sword. I hope that with you in charge, you will become a strong shield protecting Konoha."

Naraku encouraged softly, then paused slightly before continuing in a cold voice:

"Instead of becoming a sword hanging over Konoha like Danzo."

Hi! X2

Upon hearing this, the two immediately accepted the order respectfully.

Seeing that the two were behaving obediently, merely agreeing without raising any questions, Naraku had already given them a sufficient warning and said in a deep voice:

"I'm telling you all this in the hope that you two can take on this responsibility."

Since you have no objections, then Shisui will serve as the squad leader of this special Anbu squad, and Itachi will serve as the squad vice-leader.

Shisui concurrently served as both the head of the Anbu Training Class and the deputy head of the Intelligence Division.

This special sub-team of the Anbu was given a unique name to distinguish it slightly from the rest of the Anbu; this name was adopted from the previous one.

From this day forward, Shisui, you are the Leader of Root in Konoha!

Shisui was somewhat surprised. He looked up at Naraku and saw the expectant look in Naraku's eyes. Shisui felt as if something in his heart had been touched.

Hi! X2

The two agreed with somewhat excited tone. They greatly admired the Will of Root, and their feelings were very complicated upon seeing Danzo's scandal.

Unexpectedly, the Hokage did not acknowledge the evil Danzo, but recognized the contributions of Root. If Root were under his control, it would surely become a hidden weapon protecting Konoha.

"Itachi, at the age of thirteen, you've become the vice-captain and vice-leader of the Anbu Special Division. From the day this division is established, you will likely hold an insurmountable record for it."

Naraku Itachi's age. It wasn't that he didn't want to give him important responsibilities, but rather that given the current peaceful environment in Konoha, holding a high position at that age would have a negative impact on the Uchiha.

The villagers would assume that the Fourth Hokage Uchiha Nara taking care of his nephews and family members, which is why there are records of him holding a high-ranking position at the age of thirteen.

"Hi!"

Uchiha Itachi acknowledged and accepted the order, indicating his understanding.

Although the two played an important role in the mission to eliminate Danzo, they were both well aware of their previous dealings with Danzo.

Facing the Fourth Hokage, Shisui was alright; he quickly corrected his stance after realizing the inappropriateness. Itachi, on the other hand, felt extremely ashamed.

"Starting today, Root will be officially under your supervision. The bases will be Danzo's former A-1 and A-2 bases. Shisui, you will select reliable members from the Anbu squadrons you are in charge of to serve as the backbone of Root and rebuild the Root as quickly as possible."

At the same time, we must also take over Danzo's Root Legacy, pardon all of Danzo's subordinates, recruit all those who can be recruited, and promptly eliminate those who resist or disobey!

Naraku looked down at the two people below and clarified Root's primary task: to regroup the team. Secondly, to take over Danzo's former Danzo and personnel.

Danzo's Root members were trained in two ways: one was to raise orphans and then kill each other after graduation, with the victors surviving.

The second method involves recruiting geniuses and frustrated members of the Konoha ninja clans.

This type of training is not as bloody and cruel as orphan training. It is trained in the normal Anbu way, using the Will of Root extends from the Will of Fire to brainwash people, and planting the Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal.

The two sources of members ensure that Root's members are elite, skilled in combat, and efficient in their work. While orphans among Root's ranks may be difficult to recruit, those Root members selected from Konoha's ninja clans should be relatively easy to recruit.

These ninjas, selected and trained within the clan, possess a degree of humanity compared to orphan assassins. With Danzo's death, their Cursed Tongue Eradication Jutsu has also been lifted. If they are pardoned, it is believed that only a minority will remain stubbornly unrepentant.

"Yes, sir!" x2

Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi both nodded solemnly in agreement.

Seeing that the two were like echoing insects, Naraku could roughly guess what they were thinking.

Naraku adjusted his expression, a warm smile appearing on his face. A swirling wind appeared in his right palm, revealing a Ninja Sword with an extremely ornate hilt.

"Shisui, Konoha Seven Ninja Swordsmen, you will be in charge of this Blazing Fire Sword."

On the surface, you are Jonin Konoha, and one of the Konoha Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

Secretly, you are the captain of the Konoha Anbu Special Division, a root beneath the great tree of Konoha!

The large hand tossed the long sword at Shisui, who caught Shisui with one hand.

"Go!"

Naraku waved his hand, signaling the two to leave.