By then, Li Yi had finished the snacks here too and was heading for the Aburame Clan.
As soon as Li Yi stepped into the Aburame Clan's compound, the clan head learned of his arrival and hurried outside to welcome him. Li Yi might not have been very old, but he was a true powerhouse, one who had fought his way to strength on the battlefield. Even the Second Kazekage had died at his hands.
He was even capable of taking on a Jinchuriki single-handedly. The Aburame Clan had no business presuming to judge someone like him.
"Lord Li Yi, what brings you here? Is there anything you need?" the Aburame clan head asked deferentially.
After all, the Aburame Clan was only a minor clan in Konoha. If not for the unique nature of their ninjutsu, their position would have been precarious.
"Clan Head Shifeng, I'm sorry for the trouble, but I came by because there's something I wanted to discuss with you." Li Yi got straight to the point.
Aburame Shifeng nodded and invited Li Yi inside. "Please, Lord Li Yi. Tell me what's on your mind."
Li Yi didn't hide anything. He explained that Danzo had asked him to provide people, and made it clear that he couldn't refuse Danzo at the moment. The Aburame Clan would have to send some people to Danzo.
The clan head looked troubled. There was nothing he could do. His clan was small to begin with, with few ninja and even fewer elites. Now he also had to give people to Danzo—and Danzo was known for his ruthless methods. The death rate among Root ninja was the highest, too.
"Clan Head Shifeng, I don't have much say in this matter. But I can promise that I'll do my best to look after