Naruto: I became a super shadow in the Anbu.

Chapter 296 Spy System
Yellow Dog spent two weeks collecting scrolls to prove that there was a problem with Root's intelligence system.

The mission by several squads to eliminate targets from the assassination manual has stalled.

He brought the fox into the Hokage's office.

Yellow Dog said, "Third Generation Lord, after the collapse of Root, the intelligence system can no longer function."

The acquisition of the assassination manual stalled, and various squads went to carry out assassinations, only to miss their targets several times.

The spy network is controlled by Root, and the spy chiefs of the major ninja villages only recognize the orders of Advisor Danzo.

However, it was impossible for Lord Danzo to contact so many spy chiefs personally. Contacting spy chiefs was a very secretive process, and sometimes, to verify the loyalty of spy chiefs, one had to meet them in person.

The inability of the spy system to transmit intelligence is not only detrimental to the continued elimination of targets in the assassination manual by the covert operations, but also a waste for the spies themselves.

The intelligence that spies obtained at great risk in other ninja villages could not be used by those villages, which is a disservice to the spies' sacrifice.

At the same time, there are more and more assassination attempts against Konoha ninjas from other ninja villages.

In the back and forth, our Konoha suffered heavy losses.

It would take at least three months, or even half a year, for the root group to train nine outstanding new members.

"Lord Hokage, I wish for the Anbu to take over the spy system and get it running smoothly."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pretended to accept the scroll handed to him by the yellow dog, and looked at the records on the scroll of several squads that had come up empty-handed.

If the intelligence is a day late, the target will have already completed the mission and escaped.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi was unable to make up his mind to continue weakening Danzo.

Danzo and the Root sect have already suffered a terrible fate.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Yellow Inu, I'll consider this."

Before the yellow dog could say anything more, there was a knock on the door.

The assistant entered the office and said hurriedly:

"Lord Hokage, the heads of the Hyuga, Yamanaka, Aburame, Akimichi, and Inuzuka clans have all come downstairs to see you."

Judging from their expressions, they didn't seem to be in a good mood.

The third generation leader said, "Let them come up."

Just as the yellow dog was about to leave, the third generation leader kept him there to listen in. Even the luminous creature benefited from the spectacle; this was quite a show.

The five clan leaders entered the Hokage's office.

The third generation leader did not ask any questions, but the five clan leaders were all indignant, their faces full of anger.

Inuzuka Hori, the head of the Inuzuka clan, was the first to speak:
"Third Hokage, as you know, the strength of our Inuzuka clan lies largely in our ninja dogs."

Last time, in order to cooperate with Lord Danzo, my Inuzuka clan sent two special Jonin to Root.

Wouldn't bringing ninja dogs on an assassination mission immediately expose their identity?
Therefore, the two special Jonin had to abandon their ninja dogs and fight using their taijutsu and sense of smell.

This is already the greatest support our Inuzuka clan can offer to the Root.

Two Inuzuka clan ninjas sacrificed themselves in missions for Root, and we have no complaints.

Last night, Danzo, the advisor, came to our clan's territory and asked our Inuzuka clan to send three special Jonin to Root.

Hokage, the Inuzuka clan is really not suited to be assassin ninjas; we rely too much on ninja dogs.

We hope the village can understand our difficulties.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi showed a rare expression of apology.

Allowing the Inuzuka clan to join the Anbu is indeed somewhat bullying.

The Anbu primarily relies on taijutsu and explosive tags. Even if they know some ninjutsu, they use common, basic techniques.

In this way, it is difficult for the enemy to determine his identity from his ninjutsu.

But for an ANBU to bring a ninja dog is tantamount to writing "I am a member of the Inuzuka clan of Konoha Village" on their mask.

Danzo's demand for people from the Inuzuka clan is indeed a bit problematic.

Danzo was driven to desperation; he ran out of new recruits to train and had to rely on the lynx squad to fill the gap temporarily.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Clan Chief, I understand. I will inform Advisor Danzo and ask him not to recruit Inuzuka clan ninjas into Root." Yamanaka clan chief Yamanaka Ien was the second to speak:
"Lord Hokage, the casualty rate of Root is too high."

The mountain ninjas we've been sending to the Root region over the past few years haven't survived for more than six months.

The Yamanaka clan absolutely supports Konoha, but could you please allow my clansmen to join the Anbu directly, instead of the Root?
This is my small request. We are willing to sacrifice ourselves for the village, but we wish to join the Anbu. Please consider it, Hokage.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio is one of Hiruzen Sarutobi's core factions.

The fact that Yamanaka Ien and Akimichi Yamashiro have joined forces here proves that the Ino-Shika-Cho triad is on the verge of collapse.

It's not that we shouldn't sacrifice for the village, but that we should sacrifice in a meaningful way.

They didn't resist letting their clansmen into the Dark Side, but entering the Root was practically suicide.

Akimichi Yamashiro, having lost an arm, waved his arm and said:

"Third Hokage, I believe there is a problem with Danzo's leadership."

We can completely accept the current casualty rate of the Dark Division, even though they are carrying out dangerous missions.

But the roots are a bit too exaggerated.

Even during the most difficult period of the Second Shinobi World War, when our Konoha Village simultaneously challenged Iwagakure, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure, the casualty rate wasn't this high.

Being simple-minded can also be a form of camouflage.

If anyone else were to criticize Danzo here, they would be acting with malicious intent, but Akimichi Yamashiro's character is that of an obedient big guy.

Akimichi Yamashiro believed that Danzo's command was problematic, while others could only say that Akimichi Yamashiro was reckless.

Of the three clan leaders, Nara Shikazuki wasn't present. Yamanaka Ien, playing the role of putting out the fire, quickly said:
"Yamashiro! How could you doubt Lord Danzo? Stop talking nonsense."

Yamanaka Ien pretended to help Akimichi Yamashiro, but in reality, he thought the same thing: Danzo's command was problematic.

Danzo went to various tribe territories last night demanding people back, displaying an aggressive, furious, and arrogant attitude.

Aburame Kazuma, the clan leader of the Aburame clan, then spoke up:

"Lord Hokage! The Aburame clan already has a small population, and in the last two years, 10 members have joined Root or Anbu."

Seven of them died.

The Aburame clan wants to recuperate for several years. After the war, they should recuperate, shouldn't they?
"It's very difficult for us to have children; outsiders won't marry into our Aburame clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly said, "The Aburame clan's contributions to the village are evident to all. I will speak with Danzo and ask him not to recruit Aburame ninjas into Root this time."

The last Hyuga clan leader, Hyuga Ten'gaku, also said:

"Lord Hokage, during peacetime, the Hyuga clan ninjas are the most overworked ninjas."

To guard the village, to guard the great lords, and to guard the strongholds and fortresses.

I simply couldn't find enough people to recruit special Jonin for Root this time.

The Hyuga Special Jonin of similar strength all have heavy guard duties or missions; they are either by the side of the Daimyo or in border outposts. Please understand, Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a long plume of thick smoke.

This time, we really can't blame the clan chiefs for refusing the village's demands; the sacrifices made by each clan were enormous.

Ye Guang thought to himself, "After my persistent attacks, Danzo's political credibility has finally collapsed."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "I will have Danzo focus on training civilian ninjas and try not to recruit clan ninjas in the next few years. What do you think?"

Several clan leaders repeatedly agreed.

As the clan leaders were complaining, the door to the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open.

The person who came in without being announced must be someone of high status.

Upon seeing that it was Danzo, the clan leaders quickly stood up from the sofa.

Danzo glanced at the clan leaders, but none of them made eye contact with him.

Everyone knows that Danzo has been severely injured. At this time, opposing Danzo will invite his revenge.

(End of this chapter)