Danzo's first reaction upon hearing Muzan was that he was wildly arrogant. He acknowledged Muzan's immense strength, but sweeping through the Shinobi World was not something individual power alone could accomplish.
Even the First Hokage, at the height of his power, had used Wood Release to dominate the world, yet all he had ultimately achieved was the establishment of ninja villages. The nations still coexisted peacefully.
"Danzo, you may have overlooked something."
Muzan looked at the smoke and flames raging outside and spoke of a cruel reality.
"The First Hokage only wanted peace. That was the key to why he established ninja villages. But I am different, and I have the support of many people behind me."
"Whether it is Blood Moon or the Land of Waves, they are both my greatest assets!"
Danzo's rebuttal caught in his throat. He gave Muzan a deep look, then simply decided not to concern himself with it any further.
Danzo did not care about Muzan's plans. He only cared about the position of Konoha's Hokage!
Back then, a moment of hesitation had cost him the Hokage position, wasting years of his life for nothing.
"Forget it. I do not care about your plans. But someone has been waiting for you for a long time today."
Danzo brought Muzan to Root's base. Just as before, groups of shinobi were training children. They were Root's next generation.
Beyond this area was the laboratory Muzan had once used. The instant the door opened, however, Kabuto sensed someone entering. When he saw who had come, even the ever-rational Kabuto was stunned for a moment.
"Teacher Muzan!"
"It has been a long time, Kabuto."
Muzan noticed Kabuto's body trembling uncontrollably. It was how he showed the excitement he was desperately suppressing.
From Kabuto's words, Muzan learned that after