Yugao's Choice, Demanding Her Release

Could one also directly master those incredibly powerful Ninjutsu?

"We haven't reached that stage yet. We can only inscribe the Ninjutsu into the scrolls; it's not truly perfected yet..." Rikuto shrugged and walked straight outside. "Come with me!"

Where am I?

Uzuki Yugao followed Rikuto.

He subconsciously looked around.

She felt that the architectural style was somewhat familiar.

"Lord Rikuto..."

Inside the dimly lit corridor.

Guards wearing masks, their faces obscured.

They were all there, bowing respectfully to the Rikuto.

But looking at those masks and the guards' attire, Uzuki Yugao's pupils suddenly contracted.

Isn't this an outfit inspired by "roots"?

Seeing the somewhat surprised and uncertain Uzuki Yugao, Rikuto smiled and said, "This is the Root, you shouldn't be unfamiliar with it..."

"What? Root base?"

Uzuki Yugao's expression changed.

Staring at Rikuto in utter shock...

Has the other party actually gotten involved with Root?

Rikuto didn't say much.

Filled with doubt and somewhat flustered, Uzuki Yugao...

After turning left and right, we arrived at a heavily guarded secret room.

They ignored the root members who were bowing.

Rikuto immediately Hand Seals and activated the spell.

They passed through the barrier with Uzuki Yugao and entered it.

"Is this the Root's archives?"

Looking around.

Those densely packed scrolls of documents.

And then there are the labels arranged and categorized in order.

Uzuki Yugao was somewhat surprised and uncertain.

"Rest assured, the Root is now under my control..."

Rikuto stroked her beautiful face and said with a smile, "Two years ago, that guy Shimura Danzō came to the Land of Fire and tried to control me with Shisui Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan, but I ended up controlling him instead!"

He wasn't worried about Uzuki Yugao revealing it.

At worst, it would just mean Tsunade taking over Konoha ahead of schedule.

This could also be seen as a test for her.

"What!?"

Uzuki Yugao's pupils shrank sharply.

They looked at Rikuto with some disbelief.

Shimura Danzō one of the high-ranking officials in Konoha.

They actually tried to control the other person, but ended up being controlled instead?

However, she recalled that two years ago, in the capital of the Land of Fire, there had indeed been a terrible battle.

Furthermore, according to the investigation by the Anbu, it may also involve the Root.

At that time, Rikuto and Lady Tsunade were both in the capital of the Land of Fire.

Judging from the looks of it, it's highly Danzo that Danzo had his eye on Rikuto's talent, but he miscalculated.

He tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead.

"Don't overthink it..." 2.5

Seeing that Uzuki Yugao was confused and at a loss, Rikuto offered a word of comfort.

He retrieved the files involving the Third Hokage and the two Hokage Advisor.

It was handed to Uzuki Yugao, who was stunned and unable to calm down.

"This is the intelligence file that Root has collected and recorded since its founding, including some of the shady things that those families and even high-ranking members such Utatane Koharu Third Hokage, Mitokado Homura did behind the scenes through Root or other means..."

"What's recorded here is far more appalling than the darkness you've encountered in the Anbu."

"This..."

Uzuki Yugao hesitated.

Are these people someone like her, a lowly Special Jōnin and Anbu member, supposed to be involved with?

"Sister Yugao, after you've read all this..." Rikuto smiled slightly, indicating that she didn't need to worry, "Then decide whether you want to stay by my side or continue to remain in the Anbu."

"If you really don't want to know these things, I can always seal your memories away later!"

Uzuki Yugao: "..."

Chapter 207 Yugao's Choice, Demanding Person from the Door

Root base.

Inside the archives.

Uzuki Yugao took a deep breath.

There, they slowly read through the files.

But his expression quickly changed upon seeing the contents of the file, and he couldn't help but tremble...

The document details a series of shady dealings undertaken by the Third Hokage and his associates since they came to power, in an effort to consolidate their authority and position.

What they did.

Such heinous acts.

This sent Uzuki Yugao, leaving her drenched in cold sweat.

I can no longer look those high-ranking officials who spout lofty ideals but are actually hypocritical and utterly disgusting.

Some shady dealings occurred, yet the righteous and noble Third Hokage appeared uninvolved or even unaware, leaving no trace or suspicion.

But ironically, in many instances, he, the Third Hokage, and the Sarutobi Clan were the biggest beneficiaries.

Uzuki Yugao wasn't stupid; she naturally guessed the reason behind it.

To say you were unaware of it is to tacitly approve it!

Otherwise, if the Third Hokage truly possessed only such limited abilities, repeatedly kept in the dark and even sidelined by other high-ranking officials, how could he have led Konoha for decades?

Not to mention 12.

Behind him is the vast Sarutobi Clan.

It's important to know that even during the Warring States period, the Sarutobi Clan was not an obscure or unknown family.

It is a major Senju Clan, Uchiha Clan, and Hyuga Clan.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio are also allies of the Sarutobi Clan, who have maintained friendly relations for generations.

They have always been closely connected with the Sarutobi Clan.

Who can sideline him?

"Rikuto, seal away my memories..."

Uzuki Yugao gazed at Rikuto in front of her with a complicated expression.

She took a deep breath, suppressing her chaotic thoughts, and gave a bitter smile, "Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll reveal some flaws when facing the Third and the others... I can no longer face those people directly!"

She did not doubt the authenticity of these files.

Having already experienced much darkness within the Anbu, she was able to guess some of the things that might happen.

These volumes are combined with the Root.

With both sides corroborating each other, he saw things more clearly than others.

At this point, the image of the Third Hokage and other high-ranking officials in her mind had been completely shattered.

What remained.

They are just people who appear outwardly upright, noble, and righteous.

In reality, he is a ruthless and shameless politician who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.

It made her feel cold all over.

"Don't feel pressured, leave everything to me!"

Rikuto gently embraced Uzuki Yugao: "Konoha belongs to Konoha, not just to a few... They don't represent the village!"

Gently stroking Uzuki Yugao's beautiful face, he smiled and comforted her, "Relax, don't think too much!"

"Once the new Hokage takes office, all these evil Moryo will be wiped out, and everything will be alright!"

That's what they say.

But Rikuto felt no change in his heart.

To be honest, he wasn't that great; deep down, he was still an extremely self-centered person.

It's even less likely that they would sacrifice themselves for Konoha like the previous Hokage.

Of course, this applies when Tsunade is in power.

He doesn't mind doing his part to make Konoha a better place.

With such vast resources, why would he leave them unused?

This can only be described as mutually beneficial.

"Yeah?"

Gently raise your head.

His gaze was fixed on the incredibly handsome young man before him.

Uzuki Yugao stared blankly, then asked, "Rikuto, do you also want to become Hokage?"

In a short period of time, her ideals and beliefs were greatly impacted, and she inevitably felt confused and lost, but she did not resist.

She let Rikuto hold her, burying her face in his arms.

If the Rikuto want to rise to power...

With his abilities, there really isn't a problem.

But he was too young.

Although Rikuto is a descendant of the Senju Clan, he possesses the Wood Release the First Hokage used to quell the chaos of the world.

Ultimately, however, he lacked sufficient prestige to command respect from the lower classes.

Whether the Third Hokage seizes power through a violent coup or voluntarily abdicates, unnecessary chaos is bound to occur.

This may cause considerable turmoil.

"Me? I have no interest in becoming Hokage, it's too tiring..." Rikuto shook his head and said with a smile, "However, I hope Sister Tsunade becomes Hokage!"

"Lady Tsunade?"

Uzuki Yugao was stunned.

He nodded in sudden realization, a sense of longing and anticipation welling up within him. "If it were her, perhaps Konoha's future would truly be different?"