Chapter 13
Ryoma Aburame's Invitation
Chapter 13 Ryoma Aburame's Invitation
Inside the Hokage Building.
"Zhiwei, your Aburame clan has produced a remarkable person."
The Third Hokage spoke to Shiki Aburame with a bright smile on his face.
"It's all thanks to the Third Generation Lord. Without the Third Generation Lord, the Aburame clan wouldn't have achieved what it has today."
Aburame Shiki answered cautiously.
A rising new generation, the seedlings of the Will of Fire.
The legendary White Fang Sannin are renowned, Minato Namikaze's rise is unstoppable, and Shiatsu Aburame and Kakashi are also making their mark.
The current Konoha is terrifyingly strong.
"Teacher, I have protected Konoha well."
After the Third Hokage finished his reflections, he said to Shiki Aburame:
"You've worked hard these past few days. Helping Minato must have been very difficult, right?"
"It was an honor to team up with Watergate; he is a true and reliable partner and leader."
Aburame Shiki answered earnestly, her tone full of approval of Minato Namikaze.
The Third Hokage nodded with satisfaction.
Watergate, huh? He's really reliable. He already has followers.
Add to that the performances of Shizuka Aburame and Kakashi today.
The Third Hokage couldn't help but sigh, "Truly, the younger generation surpasses the older."
A certain idea gradually took root in the mind of the Third Hokage.
Perhaps this will allow Minato to shoulder a heavier burden.
Inside the Hokage Building, the Third Hokage fell into deep thought.
……
"You performed very well today. Shimura Danzo will probably send someone to make contact. After all, Shimura Danzo will try anything as long as it's a genius."
"Moreover, this genius is a genius from the oil-dressing women clan that he has always exploited."
Aburame Shiki had just arrived outside the Aburame clan's settlement.
A man dressed entirely in black, with a purple mark on the right corner of his mouth and a slightly flamboyant appearance, had been waiting for some time.
"This guy is... Aburame Ryoma. He's finally here. Now it's time to show him what he's got."
Aburame Shiki pondered silently.
"Senior...who are you?"
"My name is Aburame Ryoma, and I am an ANBU ninja."
Ryoma Aburame spoke expressionlessly.
This isn't exactly a lie, since Root is indeed part of the Dark Side, although its actual leader is Danzo Shimura.
"The Hokage wants to see you. Come with me."
After finishing his sentence, Aburame Ryoma left, gesturing for Aburame Shiichi to follow.
This place is right next to the territory of the Aburame clan, so it could become very troublesome if something happens here.
Aburame Shiitsu saw no abnormality in Aburame Ryoma's lying, as if Aburame Ryoma was a member of the Anbu, sent by the Third Hokage to find Aburame Shiitsu.
"That's amazing, I wonder how many people they've fooled."
"Perhaps it is true for Aburame Ryoma. Root is the Anbu, and Shimura Danzo should be the Hokage. At least that's how Aburame Ryoma thinks."
Aburame Shiki followed, which was also his idea; it wouldn't be good to cause a big fuss in the Aburame clan's territory.
A short while after they left, the two entered a remote and sparsely populated area of the Death Forest.
"Ryuma-senpai, this doesn't seem to be the way to the Hokage Building."
"Ichiyo Yuu-nee said with a smile."
Upon hearing this, Aburame Ryoma stopped in his tracks.
"Did you bring me here, Ryoma-senpai, because there's something you'd like to talk to me about? No problem, I'm easy to talk to."
Ryoma Aburame silently admired Shiichi Aburame's calm demeanor.
As expected of a genius favored by Lord Danzo.
Aburame Ryoma said calmly:
"You shouldn't waste your time at the ninja academy anymore. Your ninja skills and your insect control abilities are not to be underestimated. You should go to a better place to showcase these talents."
"Where is a better place?"
Upon hearing Shiki's question, Ryoma's expression finally softened, and he replied:
"Root, it is Root. Its leader is the great Danzo Shimura, a former candidate for the Third Hokage. If it weren't for bad luck, Lord Danzo would have been the Third Hokage."
Even now, Lord Danzo and Root continue to silently dedicate themselves to Konoha.
"Under Lord Danzo's guidance, your talents will surely be put to good use, and you will make even greater contributions to Konoha."
"So join Root. There you will truly understand what the Will of Fire is, unlike those ridiculous, useless, childish jokes you learn in school."
As Shiki Aburame listened to Ryoma Aburame unleash his Will of Fire on the Third Hokage at close range, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura were very skilled at brainwashing."
"Lord Danzo Shimura? I've heard of him. He was indeed a great man. After learning about Lord Danzo's deeds, I admire him greatly. Although I cannot go there in person, I yearn for him."
Upon hearing Shiichi Aburame's words, Ryoma Aburame's icy expression softened slightly.
"Then join Root. Under Lord Danzo's guidance, you will realize the meaning of your life."
"But I refuse. I admire Lord Danzo, not some Root organization that doesn't even dare to show its face."
"If I wanted to, I could easily join the Anbu through the proper channels and become an Anbu ninja. What organization in Konoha could better fulfill my life's purpose than the Hokage's Anbu?"
Shiichi Aburame stated that he could easily join the Dark Element and the Root Element, and there was no need to join the Root Element.
Ryoma Aburame frowned slightly, feeling a bit troubled. If Shiichi Aburame didn't want to join Root at all, he could force him.
But judging from what Shiki Aburame said, he seemed to have great respect for Danzo-sama, but he didn't want to join Root, and he wasn't very determined about it.
So Ryoma Aburame decided to try persuasion first, and only take action if that failed.
"Join Root. Only at Root can you truly understand the Will of Fire. The Will of Root is the true meaning of Fire. The things outside are just shallow and laughable."
Aburame Shiki slowly raised his head and said, "I personally admire Lord Danzo very much. If I could become Lord Danzo's disciple and inherit his will, I would be very willing to join Root."
Ryoma Aburame frowned. In his opinion, it was already an honor for Shiki Aburame to be invited by Lord Danzo.
Now, Shiki Aburame wants to become Danzo's disciple; he's really pushing his luck.
"Join Root first. I will inform Lord Danzo of your request to become his disciple. I will leave everything to Lord Danzo's decision."
Ryoma Aburame grew impatient with Shiichi Aburame's lack of tact and wanted nothing more than to take him into the Root.
Yu Nu Zhiyi clicked her tongue.
This is an attempt to get something for nothing. If Danzo doesn't agree, wouldn't he be trapped in Root?
Seeing Shiatsu's behavior, Ryoma Aburame understood what Shiatsu was thinking and sighed.
"There's no other way but to show you the greatness of roots, so you'll willingly join us."
(End of this chapter)