The night was hazy, with only strands of light from the bright moon and countless stars draping the earth in silver.
Dressed entirely in black with only his eyes exposed, Qingyun sped through Konoha's deserted streets. It was late, and most shops had already closed. Only a handful of gambling dens and taverns remained open.
When Root was first established, its base had shared a location with ANBU. But as time passed, Danzo grew increasingly calculating and committed many acts that could never see the light of day. Gradually, he relocated Root to a secluded location, then had ninja skilled in barriers and sealing jutsu lay a dense web of seals and barriers around its entrance, hiding Root completely underground.
Using Yamanaka Ru's memories, Qingyun easily passed through the densely layered seals and barriers and entered a dark passage.
This was Root's headquarters. The passage was packed with traps and alarm devices, but when Qingyun activated his Sharingan, the darkness ceased to pose any obstacle. He darted left and right, occasionally retreating a few steps, avoiding every trap and alarm along the way.
After traveling an unknown distance into the Underground Passage, Qingyun saw light ahead. Rows of oil lamps flickered in the breeze, lending the dim surroundings an eerie atmosphere, while ninja wearing demonic masks continuously patrolled the area.
Qingyun moved like a phantom, slipping past the Root Ninja along the way as he headed deeper into the Underground Passage.
Before long, Qingyun reached the depths of the Underground Passage and felt around on the wall. The wall promptly parted to either side, revealing a tightly shut door.
Qingyun cautiously pushed the door open. The moment he stepped inside, two kunai shot toward him. His gaze sharpened, and true energy enveloped his left hand as he unleashed the *Heavenly