The black thread retrieved the severed hand from afar.
Kakuzu marked, naturally wouldn't dislike his arm, which was also marked.
Having witnessed Haruma's strength, he was even less inclined to consider betrayal.
Ultimately, the shadow Nagato cast on Kakuzu's heart was far less severe than that Haruma by Haruaki, who could use such powerful Wood Release.
Perhaps there was also the First Hokage, who also used Wood Release with the added effect of shadow.
"The leader of Akatsuki is very strong." Kakuzu while stitching up his severed hand, recounting the information he knew from Akatsuki.
" The Rinnegan, I know." Haruma transformed back into Danzo, his tone light. "He's just a little brat being used."
Kakuzu twitched, and he almost sewed the severed arm crookedly with the needle and thread in his hand.
still a little kid
Having just seen the true Kakuzu of the Haruma, Kakuzu couldn't help but mentally complain.
Judging by your appearance, you're the one who looks like a little kid!
But this kid's strength is a tiny bit frightening.
Seeing that Haruma didn't take the Akatsuki seriously, Kakuzu said no more.
After quickly stitching up his arm, Kakuzu stood up and asked, "So what's my next task?"
"Just stay in the organization and make money; you can continue doing what you love."
Upon hearing Kakuzu, Kakuzu felt much better.
Just don't forget to make the payment on time every two months.
After hearing Kakuzu, Kakuzu felt a little sad again.
The thought that the money he had barely warmed in his arms had also ended up in this person's pocket made him feel even worse.
There was no other way; the law of the jungle was the only truth in this Shinobi World, Kakuzu quickly adjusted his mindset.
Haruma Kakuzu's changing expression, pointed to her own face, and said, "Judging from my current appearance, you should know where to contact me."
"If it's inconvenient for you to travel to or from Konoha, you can also contact their clan leader Fugaku, through the Uchiha Clan."
"Oh, right."
Haruma slapped her forehead and added, "Your organization's latest new member, Uchiha Itachi."
If you find it troublesome, you can have him transfer the funds to me once they are received.
After saying that, Haruma slowly walked away, leaving behind the code name. "Just tell Itachi that the Dafuweng ordered you to do this."
Kakuzu watched Haruma's departing figure with a complex expression, feeling a mix of emotions he couldn't quite describe.
I came here as a hunter to hunt, but I ended up spending two days lying in wait...
In the end, he discovered that the prey he had been targeting was actually a cunning fisherman, and that was Karami, who had been jumping in the fishpond for two days.
This kind of powerful individual who impersonates others undoubtedly possesses the skills of a sophisticated behind-the-scenes player.
"Well, it wasn't a bad defeat."
Kakuzu more or less sorted out his thoughts, Kakuzu sighed softly, shook his head, and left the place.
He is now urgently looking for someone to donate three hearts.
Konoha, Hokage Building.
Having already received the news, the Third Sarutobi, along with his advisors Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, sat side by side.
Haruma, disguised as a celestial Danzo, sat alone opposite.
Sarutobi carefully examined the documents in the book and the daimyo's handwritten letter, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.
"What tricks did you use this time?"
Sarutobi did not doubt the authenticity of the letter, after all, Asuma had already reported the situation at the daimyo's residence.
However, Sarutobi, who knew Danzo's character, naturally suspected that Danzo had used some underhanded methods.
"I merely told the Daimyo the truth, and he then instructed me to assist the incompetent Hokage in finding the mastermind behind it all."
A slight smile played on Haruma's lips. "And also, the secret techniques you lost."
Sarutobi narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, " Danzo, watch your words. It was stolen by thieves, not intentionally lost by me."
Haruma scoffed and replied, "What's the difference between being stolen from your own doorstep and losing it?"
"Alright, alright."
Utatane Koharu quickly interrupted their heated exchange, saying softly, "Since the Daimyo has already decided to reinstate Danzo, Sarutobi, stop deliberately causing trouble."
"I did it on purpose?"
Sarutobi pointed at Danzo and said in a deep voice, "Don't you two know what kind of person he is?!"
"The daimyo himself wrote a letter blaming me for incompetence and demanding Danzo's reinstatement. Don't you really know what methods he used?"
" Sarutobi, you need to provide evidence before you speak."
Haruma sneered, "You can go see the Great Name and see for yourself whether I used any dirty tricks."
"Or you can ignore the daimyo's orders and keep me locked up in the cell."
"Don't worry, I'll fully cooperate with you."
Sarutobi's cigarette holder twitched in anger, and he said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I was planning to go check on the daimyo even if you hadn't mentioned it."
Haruma stood up abruptly and continued in a sarcastic tone, "Alright, give him my regards when you go."
"I'll head back to the Root Base now. Consider those Root members you recruited as a gift from me."
As for how Haruma knew about Root being incorporated into the Anbu, it was naturally because of Tenzo, who was standing at the entrance wearing a human-face Tenzo; he should be called Yamato now.
After Danzo left, Sarutobi kept smacking his cigarette in frustration.
"Alright."
Unable to stand by and watch, Mitokado Homura advised, " Danzo was able to get the daimyo to personally intervene; there's nothing we can do about it."
"If that doesn't work, show the letter written by the patriarch to the clan leaders. They'll then understand your predicament."
Sarutobi shook his head helplessly. "It's best to keep the matter of the lost inheritance a secret for now."
"I'll find a way to explain this to the family."
As he spoke, Sarutobi's gaze sharpened. "But I still need to go check on the Daimyo, at least to make sure that the Lord hasn't been placed under some kind of Sealing Jutsu, or that he's been threatened by Danzo."
"Also, according to Asuma's intelligence, the mysterious person who intercepted Danzo in Daimyo Prefecture should be the thief who stole the village's inheritance."
"After all, there are only a handful of people in the current Shinobi World who can use Wood Release Ninjutsu."
Mitokado Homura adjusted his glasses and continued his analysis, "Therefore, the operation to capture this person will indeed require Danzo's help."
"At the very least, Danzo should know a considerable amount of information about this person."
"Why!"
Sarutobi sighed heavily, looking somewhat weary, and said, "Ever since the human experimentation was exposed, the village has never had peace."
After a long sigh, Sarutobi opened the door, which was shrouded in smoke.
Now he is busy removing the information about Danzo as missing-nin and explaining to the clan chiefs the reasons for Danzo's return to his post.
As for the Root ninjas he stole, Sarutobi would never put them back.
Want Danzo, disperse his Root and infiltrate the Anbu.
Sarutobi, who had made up his mind to turn against his old friend, is about to cooperate with his friend who has been reborn from the ashes once again.
Who in my family understands this shift in mindset?
On this Haruma, my mood is slightly different from when I return to the Root Base.
The first time, he was an intruder; the second time, he directly mounted the horse and became the master.
At this moment, the base was desolate as far as the eye could see.
After being ravaged by Third, the building was renovated, but it is noticeably more dilapidated than before.
The visible personnel at the Root have been cleared out and moved to the Anbu.
As for the spies left behind by Danzo, Haruma couldn't figure out a single one of them.
After all, there are only a handful of characters who Root in the original work.
Although Danzo left some flaws, Haruma didn't care much.
If they say Danzo is a fake, then come out and confront them if you dare.
Let's see how lucky you are.
"Slaughter them all if they appear," was Haruma's thought at that moment.