"Lord Danzō, your subordinate Sai has finally seen you again!" Sai said, then descended from the air with the blond boy on his back.
Without hesitation, he dropped to one knee, leaned forward, and placed one hand on the ground, showing not the slightest hostility.
His eyes remained fixed on Shimura Danzō, filled with respect.
Seeing Sai's deferential attitude, Shimura Danzō slowly withdrew the hand signs he had been about to use to attack. Although he remained wary of this unfamiliar ninja, Sai's completely defenseless posture could not help but leave him puzzled.
"Sai? Who exactly are you?" Shimura Danzō's voice was low and imposing, carrying a hint of interrogation.
The nearby Root ninja took the opportunity to close in, surrounding Sai on all sides in case he made any sudden move.
Sai hurriedly answered, "My lord, I am Sai! A ninja of Root!" His tone was firm and earnest, as if he feared Shimura Danzō would not remember him.
"Sai!" Shimura Danzō frowned slightly, seeming to struggle to recall the name. After a while, he asked, "So you came specifically for me?"
"You say you are a Root ninja? Why don't I remember you?" Shimura Danzō deliberately let a trace of killing intent show.
"Yes, Lord Danzō!" Sai answered without the slightest hesitation, his voice full of certainty and resolve.
Still kneeling, Sai slowly raised his head and revealed his pale face, bearing a somewhat artificial smile, to Shimura Danzō. His gaze was clear and focused, as though he were trying to prove his sincerity and loyalty.
"I am a Root ninja personally trained by you, my lord. My codename..." Sai continued, his words brimming with confidence and conviction.
As Sai spoke steadily, he laid out his Root training, his special codename, and several of Root's secret rules one