Monitoring

The person currently conversing with Minato Namikaze was his teammate from Team 6, Dekai.

According to the timeline of the Legend of Minato, Shimizu deduced that Minato Namikaze had not yet mastered the Rasengan.

This was because Minato Namikaze learned the Rasengan at the Third Training Ground during his time in Team 6.

There were still over two years until the formation of Team Minato, and Minato Namikaze would master the Rasengan within this period.

Glancing at Minato Namikaze, Shimizu continued on his way toward Konoha Hospital.

When a "good guy" reaches a certain level, it is simply called weakness.

His wife was killed by Obito during childbirth.

The fact that Minato Namikaze could actually forgive Obito was truly inconceivable.

Did Kushina Uzumaki know that Minato Namikaze was this magnanimous?

Ten minutes later, at Konoha Hospital.

"Shimizu, you're here again."

Nonou Yakushi set down the documents in her hand and turned to look at Shimizu.

"Yes, Sister Nonou."

Shimizu placed the washed apples on the table and began flipping through the materials Nonou Yakushi had specifically prepared for him.

A medical ninja must possess extensive professional knowledge, and Nonou Yakushi spent most of her time having Shimizu absorb this information.

The remaining time was spent having Shimizu practice the D-rank medical ninjutsu he had previously learned.

"You don't have to bring me gifts every time. I haven't done much; most of the time I just let you read through the files while I busy myself with my own work."

Nonou Yakushi placed the apple in front of Shimizu.

"Sister Nonou takes time out of her schedule to help me organize these materials every time. Without you, Sister, I don't know how long it would take me to sort through all this. Besides, I'm the only one at home, so I don't eat much. Don't worry about it."

Shimizu said sensibly.

Nonou Yakushi's gaze softened as she looked at Shimizu.

Shimizu was an orphan, yet he was so kind and grateful; it was truly rare.

Nonou Yakushi, who had originally only intended to cherish his talent, now harbored a desire to train Shimizu into a highly skilled medical ninja.

"About Root..."

A trace of gloom flashed in Nonou Yakushi's eyes. She was actually tired of the ninja life and longed for a peaceful existence.

She had originally decided to leave after some time, but now with the addition of Shimizu, she didn't know what to do.

While Shimizu was busy memorizing the materials, Nonou Yakushi's thoughts drifted away.

Suddenly, her eyes sharpened as she looked toward a patch of darkness outside the corridor.

A member of Root.

Nonou Yakushi frowned slightly.

"Shimizu, I have some business to attend to today. Take these books back with you to read, and if there's anything you don't understand, come ask me tomorrow."

"Alright."

Shimizu had not forgotten that Nonou Yakushi was a member of Root; he guessed that Danzo Shimura had sent someone to find her.

As Shimizu's figure gradually faded into the distance, another person appeared in Nonou Yakushi's office.

"Nonou, have you forgotten the orders Lord Danzo gave you? Lord Danzo wants you to see him immediately."

The Root member's words were brief and devoid of any emotion.

"Of course I haven't forgotten."

Nonou Yakushi glanced coldly at the masked man before her, a hint of disgust in her eyes.

In her view, the methods of Root were far too extreme and completely contrary to peace. If she could choose again, she would never have joined Root.

"Hmph, I advise you to have less contact with that brat. Lord Danzo hates the Uchiha most of all. You must remember: those who are 'Root' have no names, no emotions, no past, and no future. There is only the mission. Supporting the great tree of Konoha Village from the shadows are the roots buried deep within the earth... that is the will of 'Root'."

The Root member delivered the warning-like words, his expression hidden behind the mask, before vanishing from the office.

Ten minutes later, at the Root base.

"You have been in contact with that Uchiha brat recently?"

Danzo Shimura sat in his chair, watching Nonou Yakushi, who had just arrived.

"Yes, Lord Danzo. That child has great talent for medical arts."

"Medical talent? An Uchiha with such a thing?"

Danzo was surprised.

The Uchiha were all lunatics; was there actually one who went to study medical ninjutsu?

It had to be said, when this information first came from the hands of Root, he hadn't quite believed it.

Now, having it confirmed once more from the lips of Nonou Yakushi, he was truly perplexed.

The Uchiha were a clan born of evil, extremely prone to falling onto the path of the Asura.

Listening to Danzo Shimura's muttering, Nonou Yakushi didn't find anything amiss.

In her eyes, Uchiha Shimizu was merely a child, untainted by the filth of adulthood, his kind heart still shining brightly.

"Very well, continue your contact with that brat, gain more of his closeness. You may go."

Fragments of the past flashed through Danzo Shimura's mind.

He recalled his former comrade, Uchiha Kagami, who had served as a bodyguard to the Hokage alongside him.

Perhaps Uchiha Shimizu was a figure like Uchiha Kagami.

If so, it would also be conducive to the prototype of a certain plan in his heart.

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

Nonou Yakushi breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed Danzo had no intention of making a move against Qingshui.

Her figure quickly retreated from the Root base.

"Heh heh... have you developed an interest in an Uchiha brat, Danzo?"

A pale-skinned man stepped out from the shadows behind Danzo Shimura.

"You only need to provide me with your research results; do not ask about anything else."

Danzo did not look kindly upon Orochimaru.

Orochimaru was his collaborator, but this dangerous viper needed to be constantly kept in check; a moment of carelessness could lead to the master being bitten back.

"His strength is about the same as Kakashi's, perhaps even better in terms of aptitude. After all, being able to use a D-rank medical ninjutsu shows his talent is extraordinary."

"Hmph, a mere D-rank ninjutsu, what difference is there between that and a parlor trick?"

Danzo snorted coldly.

Even if he knew medical ninjutsu, so what?

Aside from Hiruzen's female disciple, the princess of the Senju clan, what other medical ninja possessed significant combat power?

"Perhaps in the future, he will be a professor like Teacher Hiruzen, heh heh... the mysteries of life are so intoxicating. To be able to see such an Uchiha—it seems one must live long enough to witness all the scenery."

Orochimaru pulled a sealing scroll from his mouth and placed it into Danzo's hand.

A look of disgust flashed in Danzo's eyes; it was all slimy, and he couldn't tell if it was Orochimaru's gastric juices or saliva.

Thinking that this was the result of six months of Orochimaru's research, Danzo wiped it with his sleeve and opened the sealing scroll.

Poof!

The sealing scroll unrolled into a rectangular sheet of paper. After a burst of white mist dissipated, a dense array of miniature surveillance devices was revealed.

"Are you certain these can evade the observation of the Sharingan?"

Danzo asked suspiciously.

"I have conducted many experiments. I used certain sealing formulas on these monitors to minimize the flow of electricity and chakra to the lowest possible range. Even if one were to observe them with the Sharingan, they would not be able to detect them."

"Orochimaru, we are on the same boat. I hope you will not disappoint this old man."

Danzo tucked the sealing scroll away.

Next, he would need to find a reason to convince Hiruzen Sarutobi to allow him to install these monitors.