Wasn't it a little odd that he, a Root member, didn't know where his own department was?
Danzo pondered for a moment before saying, "You don't need to concern yourself with the Uchiha for now."
This was his first time seeing someone more eager to deal with the Uchiha than he was.
All he could say was that he lived up to his origins in the Hyuga Clan, the Uchiha's sworn enemies.
"Prepare for your Jonin exam first," Danzo reminded him.
Hyuga Akira shrugged. It was only a Jonin exam, but he really might not pass...
Knowledge wasn't much of a problem. Despite looking like a born killer, he had actually always ranked in the school's top ten in both humanities and sciences during his time at the Ninja Academy.
The main problem was loyalty to the village. He was afraid he wouldn't pass that part.
"Once your Jonin exam is over, you can resume carrying out Root missions."
Danzo considered for a moment. "I'll have you come to Root then."
Hyuga Akira had both strength and a reputation now. He was more than qualified to serve as his right-hand man.
Originally, he had pinned his hopes on Orochimaru, but Orochimaru had no interest in Root whatsoever. Only when he brought out Root's hidden Ninjutsu did Orochimaru start considering joining.
But judging by Orochimaru's attitude, Danzo thought he intended to leave as soon as he finished reading through the Ninjutsu.
He was Hiruzen's student, so there really wasn't much Danzo could do about him.
Without experiencing Nawaki's death, Orochimaru had yet to contemplate the meaning of life in depth. Right now, he was hopelessly engrossed in Konoha's countless Ninjutsu.
Sometimes he felt his lifespan might not be long enough, but it was only a passing thought.
Because Hyuga Akira had