Chapter 40
One month later, White Fang arrives.
Chapter 40 One Month Later, White Fang Arrives
For a month, Shiichi Aburame did not show any abnormality and stayed at the Root Base to conduct experiments.
Now, time is on Aburame Shiichi's side, and the longer time goes on, the greater the advantage Aburame Shiichi will have.
The soul energy that is continuously supplied to Shizuka Aburame from the Pure Land cannot be faked.
Every day, Yu Nu Zhiyi could feel her soul growing stronger. The Primal Gu emanated tremors, indicating that the plan to steal the Pure Land was proving very successful.
Aburame Shiki also applied to Shimura Danzo for the Shiki Seal and the Nine-Faced Suvaha.
Shiki Aburame clearly remembered the strange look in Danzo Shimura's eyes when he applied for the Shiki seal.
Aburame Shiki could only keep a straight face and not explain, because he couldn't explain it anyway.
The Reaper Death Seal is a ninjutsu that trades lives for lives; even the Nine-Tails was sealed by the Reaper Death Seal, so its power should not be underestimated.
Danzo nodded slightly. "Learning the Corpse Demon Seal is not bad. As expected of my disciple, you already have three-tenths of my style. As for the Nine-Faced Subha, it's just a side effect."
After all, Danzo Shimura was a ruthless man who dared to have the Inner Four Symbols Seal engraved on his body.
Is it a problem for one's own apprentice to learn a ninjutsu that involves suicide and killing the enemy? No problem.
After obtaining the Shiki seal, Shiki Aburame diligently studied the part about sealing souls, which he considered the most precious knowledge within the Shiki seal.
"We can try to make an insect pot to contain soul energy. It's not difficult. The knowledge and technology are readily available. We just need to modify it a bit."
After that, I learned the Nine-Faced Subha.
After the training ended, Shizuka Aburame rested in the Root Base laboratory, while Danzo had been waiting in the shadows for a long time.
This man with the cane seemed to be carrying the endless darkness of the roots on his back.
"Sakumo Hatake should be here soon. You have a good relationship with his son Kakashi, so go and greet him."
"Is Lord Sakumo Hatake coming? That's good, the power of Root has grown stronger again."
Aburame Shiki nodded, his tone indicating his agreement with the root.
"Hmph, that weakling Hiruzen is completely incapable of bringing out the full potential of Sakumo Hatake. Sakumo Hatake can only maximize his value in the Root organization under my leadership."
Danzo nodded in satisfaction. Hatake Sakumoki was a good sword, a fact that both Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura agreed on.
With the threat posed by Sakumo Hatake's sword eliminated and it falling into Danzo Shimura's hands, Danzo was naturally in high spirits.
Knife in hand, follow me.
With Sakumo Hatake joining Root, the organization has gained another high-end combatant, allowing many missions to be completed more quickly.
"Yes, Danzo-sensei. But what arrangements are needed for Lord Hatake Sakumo?"
It's impossible for Sakumo Hatake to completely integrate into Root. His willingness to commit suicide to uphold the Will of Fire fully demonstrates his character; he and Root are not on the same page.
Danzo said calmly, "Sakumo Hatake is a good sword, but he's also a fool who's been brainwashed by the Will of Fire. There's no need for him to delve into the Roots; he just needs to carry out his mission."
Danzo knew that Sakumo Hatake could not be assimilated by Root, but he was reluctant to let this high-level combatant slip away from him.
Danzo's intention was to make Sakumo Hatake an outer member of Root, but certainly not an ordinary outer member; rather, a powerful henchman who would not be involved in Root's secrets.
"That's a good idea."
Shiki Aburame expressed his praise, giving a thumbs-up to Danzo-sensei's wit.
"How's your training with Orochimaru going?"
Danzo glanced at his disciple and asked.
"Lord Orochimaru is very knowledgeable, but I have also learned a lot. I can now conduct experiments on wood-style weapons on my own."
Danzo nodded, indicating his approval of his disciple's progress in learning.
"The one-time wood-style weapon experiment is good enough as it is now. There's no need to waste energy improving it further. Let's put it aside for now. You and Orochimaru have more important tasks to complete."
Danzo Shimura paused, then continued, "Do you know anything about the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan?"
Aburame Shiki said knowingly, "Of course I know. The Uchiha can be said to be the number one ninja clan in Konoha."
"The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is very powerful. It has strong abilities such as observation, copying, and hypnosis, as well as superhuman insight. It can observe the flow of chakra, cast and see through genjutsu, and copy taijutsu and non-bloodline limit ninjutsu."
"It can be described as an extremely powerful and versatile bloodline limit."
"Does Danzo-sensei say this because he's interested in the Uchiha Sharingan?"
Danzo Shimura did not deny it, thinking of the man who was ranked alongside the First Hokage.
A chill ran through me.
The power of Wood Release and Sharingan was deeply ingrained in his mind, making him disregard all other powers. Could any other power be stronger than Wood Release and Mangekyou Sharingan?
I could have tolerated other human powers if I hadn't seen Wood Release and Mangekyou Sharingan.
Now, Danzo Shimura has steadfastly embarked on this path and has achieved considerable success.
With the achievement of Yamato in Wood Release, there was also the development of disposable Wood Release weapons.
As for the Sharingan, he also learned about Izanagi.
"I need you and Orochimaru to conduct Sharingan transplant experiments to minimize the Sharingan's rejection."
"The Sharingan? That's something worth investigating."
"You need to keep an eye on Orochimaru, make sure he doesn't slack off, and don't move funds or do anything else."
Although Shimura Danzo didn't know much about these experiments, he could vaguely sense that Orochimaru had embezzled a large amount of funds while conducting the experiments, which he deeply resented.
You embezzled all the funds I misappropriated from Hiruzen!
Soon after Shiki Aburame met Danzo, he went to receive Sakumo Kihata, who had come to the Root.
"Lord Sakumo Hatake, welcome to Root. Let me show you around Root. You'll probably be staying here for a long time from now on."
"Shiyu-kun, thank you for saving me."
Sakumo Hatake expressed his gratitude, but he did not regret committing suicide to uphold the Will of Fire; rather, he could not let go of Kakashi.
However, the current situation is the best. The Hokage has realized the importance of the Will of Fire, personally apologized to him, and suppressed the conflict between the Will of Fire and the Ninja Mission Guidelines. He can also stay by Kakashi's side now.
"Lord Sakumo Hatake, I'm afraid you won't be able to appear in public anymore, at least not for the foreseeable future."
Sakumo Hatake laughed nonchalantly, "It's alright. I'm already lucky to have survived and to be able to spend more time with Kakashi."
Since Sakumo Hatake was discharged from the hospital, everyone has intentionally or unintentionally avoided the topic of him.
Sakumo Hatake's addition to the root system did not cause the slightest ripple.
(End of this chapter)