Leading the Team with Wood Release Weapons

Chapter 49 Leading the Team with Wood Release Weapons

Danzo Shimura returned to Root from the Hokage's office with a very unpleasant expression.

He was already very busy, gathering intelligence on the battlefield, assassinating key figures, and colluding with disloyal people, but he was still dragged to a meeting by two Hokage advisors.

It's one thing if it happens once or twice, but he's dragged to meetings every single day.

Do you think everyone has nothing better to do than the two of you?!

Two old guys, seeking validation, spout nonsense at high-level meetings every day to demonstrate their authority.

They would also frequently and unintentionally highlight Koharu Utatane's contribution in saving Sakumo Hatake, while also criticizing him, thus demonstrating the two advisors' fearlessness in the face of power.

Danzo sometimes wished he could smash their heads in.

Didn't Sakumo Hatake know that there was a conflict between the Will of Fire and the principles of ninja missions?

Why was Hatake Sakumo moved to the root section? It was to downplay the impact. How can the impact be downplayed if these two old guys keep bringing it up?

They keep bringing up Sakumo Hatake; they really have no idea what's going on.

What really shattered Shimura Danzo's composure was that Hiruzen Sarutobi, reminded by these two, remembered Sakumo Hatake and Root.

Hiruzen Sarutobi called out "Azo" with deep affection.

This gave Danzo a jolt.

I have a feeling those two old geezers are up to no good.

As expected, after Hiruzen Sarutobi said things like "This is for Konoha," "I didn't want to either," and "I'm sorry to have wronged you," he placed Sakumo Hatake under his personal command, to be returned after the war ended.

The two advisors also strongly agreed, stating that they would share in Hatake Sakumo's future contributions on the battlefield.

Everyone was satisfied, except for Danzo Shimura.

At the time, he saw the two consultants smiling and nodding at him, as if to say, "I'm praising you, you should be very grateful."

Danzo was so angry he wanted to kill someone.

Good grief, they've used the same methods they used on the Uchiha on him.

When I become Hokage...

Danzo Shimura's gaze deepened.

"Teacher, what happened?"

Aburame Shiki was somewhat surprised to see that Shimura Danzo's expression was not good.

"How are the Wood Release weapon experiments going? Is it ready for battlefield use?"

"Yes, we've basically transplanted all the ninjas that could be transplanted. If we want to conduct more Wood Release weapon experiments, we'll need new test subjects. But we haven't actually tested Wood Release test subjects yet, so we don't know their exact power."

"As long as it can be used on the battlefield, the rest can be tested on the battlefield."

"What happened, teacher? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Danzo Shimura took a deep breath. He was also helpless. Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed his tolerant one, but he was also Hiruzen Sarutobi's all-around supporter.

Once Hiruzen Sarutobi makes up his mind to do something, he will carry it out without thinking, without any compromise.

Therefore, he had no choice but to fulfill Hiruzen Sarutobi's request.

"Hiruzen was led astray by two advisors with brain problems, and now he's demanding that Root also go to support the battlefield."

"So, this time we need you to carry out the mission to shut those two old geezers up."

"War is cruel, but it is also a stage for you to showcase your talents."

"Am I going on a mission? No problem, teacher, I won't let you down."

Aburame Shiki didn't care; as long as his life was guaranteed, he wouldn't refuse to go to the battlefield.

"Where should I go? There are quite a few battlefields in Konoha right now."

"The Eastern Front!"

Danzo Shimura said firmly that he was very satisfied with his disciple's performance, and that his fearlessness in the face of death reminded him of his younger days.

Danzo was asked by Hiruzen Sarutobi to contribute the power of Root.

But he still has a lot of autonomy; at least he can choose where to provide support.

"The eastern front? If I remember correctly, it's the Uchiha and Hyuga who are holding it up."

"That's right, it's the Uchiha."

Danzo Shimura nodded slightly, automatically ignoring the Hyuga clan. The people on the battlefield were all from the Hyuga branch families, and the Caged Bird Seal left Danzo with no thoughts.

"Your mission this time is to lead a team of Wood Release test subjects to the eastern front to test the power of Wood Release weapons, in order to determine whether to expand the selection of test subjects."

"Most importantly, monitor the Uchiha and report to me any Uchiha geniuses who have performed exceptionally well in this war."

"Anything that threatens Konoha will be eradicated by Root, giving them no chance to threaten Konoha."

Danzo Shimura slammed his fist on the ground, coughed, and continued:

"Also, you need to pay close attention to the Uchiha ninjas who died in battle, and find a way to make their bodies disappear."

"On the battlefield, no one will care if some bodies go missing. You need to find a way to secretly collect Sharingan eyes, but don't leave any traces."

Looking at his teacher, Shiki Aburame sighed, "He's old in years but young at heart; he still can't forget about the Sharingan."

Aburame Shiki nodded repeatedly with a solemn expression, indicating that he would strictly carry out the teacher's orders.

"No problem, I'll try my best to collect as many Sharingan as possible."

"The Uchiha clan on the eastern front is fighting the Mist Ninja, and the situation is very bad. There are many opportunities to collect Sharingan."

Danzo Shimura was well aware that the Uchiha forces on the eastern front were in dire straits, partly due to his own efforts in this regard.

"Hmm, as expected of my disciple. The Uchiha clan, from birth to death, flows with sinful blood. Even my teacher, the Second Hokage, was filled with disgust and aversion towards them."

"So don't feel guilty, when it's time to act, be ruthless."

"I have promoted you to Special Jonin, and you will lead a team to fight against the Mist Ninja on the eastern front. I will also assign you a squad of Wood Release weapons. Furthermore, Aburame Ryoma will be going with you this time."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ryoma Aburame knelt down on one knee.

"Don't worry, teacher, I won't let you down this time. Also, please give me your guidance, senior Ryoma."

Aburame Shiki looked at Aburame Ryoma, who was kneeling in front of him on one knee.

"Lord Shiyu, I will obey your orders completely."

Ryoma Aburame stated directly that his orders were to protect Shizuka Aburame at all costs.

The Wood Release experiment still requires Shiichi Aburame, and the importance of this moment is undeniable.

When Shiichi Aburame stepped out of the Root base, he was followed by twelve Wood Release weapons.

Each Wood Release test subject was filled with a chilling, murderous aura.

These people could be described as suicide squads; Shiichi Aburame could give any order, including killing and suicide.

Danzo Shimura watched Aburame Shiitsu leave without any concern. Twelve Root ninja Wood Release test subjects trained to be qualified, along with Aburame Ryoma, had all died. This could only mean that Aburame Shiitsu was nothing special.

"Sharingan... I hope I can bring back as many as possible."

Wood Release and the Sharingan held unimaginable weight in Danzo's heart.

That is the power of God!

Even though Danzo had been practically under Hiruzen Sarutobi's thumb for his entire life, with one foot already in the grave.

But he was still unwilling to give up and continued to struggle, even as problems arose with his eyes and arms.

He can be described as having a strong will despite his physical disability.

"Naruto..."

Danzo Shimura murmured, thinking of the Uchiha's technique that could change fate.

"Hiruzen! I haven't lost yet!"

(End of this chapter)