Root's Move, Karin?

Rikuto raised his hands.

The ten fingers transformed into vines. "For example... like this!"

Under the blank stares of Tsunade and Shizune

All that could be seen were the ends of those constantly swaying vines.

One after another, dazzling blue Chakra spheres condensed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It was constantly rotating and compressing at high speed there.

The scene was breathtaking.

Now--

Far away in Konoha.

Inside a hidden underground base.

"Danzo, you've finally woken up..."

There were medical-nin and Root members responsible for providing care.

Seeing Shimura Danzō, they were all overjoyed and breathed a sigh of relief.

How long have I been unconscious?

Danzo's eyes were lifeless.

I felt dizzy and my whole body was numb and weak.

"It's been almost half a month!" the leading Root Jonin hurriedly replied.

"Your arm has been reattached..."

"But after a thorough examination, we discovered that in addition to the physical injuries, you seem to have suffered a severe mental trauma, which is why you have been unconscious... What exactly happened?"

Another Root member reported the situation and couldn't help but ask, "Is Tsunade's strength really that terrifying?"

Tsunade?

Danzo raised an eyebrow.

A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

That woman Shimura Danzō.

Before he fell into a coma, Rikuto used Tsukuyomi to leave him some instructions.

Therefore, Danzo didn't intend to say more, but calmly stated, "That woman is indeed extraordinary. As expected of the First Hokage's granddaughter, I underestimated her..."

"Recall everyone back. From today onwards, there's no need to monitor Tsunade and the others anymore!"

"Yes, Danzo!"

Despite being filled with doubts.

But clearly no one dared to question Danzo's orders.

"You can all leave now, I need some peace and quiet..."

Looking at the white ceiling, Danzo spoke calmly.

"This..."

"Yes!!"

The medical staff and members present looked at each other in bewilderment.

But they still chose to comply.

· ··Requesting flowers·· ····

They all left one after another.

"Am I really wrong?"

Danzo's gaze was deep and unfathomable.

There he muttered to himself, "Hiruzen Sarutobi, am I, Shimura Danzō, truly inferior to you?"

It wasn't just because of the influence of Kotoamatsukami.

In the Tsukuyomi World, those unbearable experiences caused him to suffer a mental breakdown.

This led to self-doubt.

I began to examine my past actions and principles.

The eerie aura that usually made people extremely uncomfortable had disappeared.

He had already been tormented and humiliated to the point of losing his edge, and his whole being was filled with the air of old age.

Surprisingly, he was no longer as dejected as before.

"Perhaps I was wrong, but the decline of Konoha over the years is also due to your weakness and incompetence, Third Hokage..."

"Hiruzen, you've grown old, you're no longer the 'Shinobi Hero' you once were..."

He glanced at his reattached left arm.

Danzo clenched his fists tightly, his eyes gradually hardening into a resolute expression.

It was as if it had emerged from the vast darkness.

Guided by that sudden "light".

Having seen the direction forward, all confusion vanished.

His eyes shone with an indescribable fervor and anticipation. "Let my decaying roots ignite, adding a little more warmth to the ever-burning Konoha of Konoha!"

"Rikuto, I believe you are the man who can bring about change to the Shinobi World!"

An old and weak Third Hokage.

He is no longer suitable to lead Konoha.

What he had to do was pave the way and clear all obstacles for that man before he officially returned!

Kotoamatsukami is indeed Genjutsu that can directly and forcibly alter the will of others.

However, strictly speaking, it does not directly change a person's personality.

At least, Rikuto only made Shimura Danzō allegiance to him.

However, it did not provide direct instructions on what to do next.

However, in Shimura Danzō's eyes...

His past insistence may have been wrong.

However, I always believed that the cowardly and incompetent Third Hokage was never a qualified Hokage.

Konoha needs a younger, stronger, and more capable leader.

Leading them to create the future.

To end this endless chaos and bring true peace to the Shinobi World.

Ushering in a brand new era!

"Someone come here!"

... At.

Chapter Sixty-Six: Root's Actions, Karin? [Fourth Update]

Several days later.

The Land of Grass, on the outskirts of Kusagakure.

A thatched hut, far removed from the interior of Kusagakure, sat there all alone.

A pale, exhausted red-haired woman followed a fierce-looking bald man wearing Kusagakure Forehead Protector, returning from the inner perimeter of Kusagakure.

The woman was very weak.

He walked with a slight stagger, as if he might fall at any moment.

But they persevered with unwavering faith.

What's chilling is that her arms and even her neck are covered in shocking bite marks.

But the bald man next to him was extremely indifferent, not even bothering to lend a hand.

They completely ignored the woman's weakened condition, treating it as if it were nothing.

They seemed completely indifferent to whether he lived or died.

"Mother!"

At this time.

Hearing the noise, a red-haired girl of only seven or eight years old, wearing glasses, ran out of the thatched hut to greet "Linglingling".

Karin!

A glimmer of light flashed in the woman's pale face and slightly dim eyes.

He hugged the little girl with red hair.

"This is your reward for today's hard work. Get some rest..."

The bald man threw down two pieces of bread.

Looking at the frail, red-haired woman, he said arrogantly, "The fighting at the front is getting increasingly fierce. Tomorrow we'll need your skills to continue treating the wounded for our Kusagakure!"

"Wait, Mom is so tired, why don't you let her rest?"

The red-haired girl was very dissatisfied.

Her eyes were filled with tears, and she clenched her small fists.

I want to argue my case based on reason.

"Karin, don't talk nonsense..."

The red-haired woman comforted her daughter.

He picked up the few pieces of bread and replied in a low voice, "Yes, I understand, sir!"

"Having lost your homes, you were already nothing more than refugees, worse than beggars, without even the right to survive..."

The bald man spoke coldly, "Since our Kusagakure has taken you and your daughter in, you should work hard to repay us!"

"I'll pick you up tomorrow morning!"

After saying that.

The man stopped talking nonsense.

Leave directly.

"Mother..."

Looking at her mother, who was clearly exhausted but was trying her best to pretend that nothing was wrong.

The girl pouted, tears welling in her eyes. "If this continues, you'll die!"

"Don't worry, Mom can manage..."

The red-haired woman comforted her daughter, "As long as I work hard for them, we can join Kusagakure and become one of them, and we won't have to live outside the village anymore!"

"Sweetie, are you hungry? Eat up!"

Looking at her daughter, the woman revealed a slight smile.

He broke one of the bread pieces in half, keeping only one half for himself.

He gave the rest to his daughter.

"Are they the target?"

In the distant forest.