Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

Seeing the fear and deep love in Kakashi's eyes, Sakumo Hatake regretted his impulsiveness even more. This strike might have proven his innocence and allowed him to fight against the village's injustice with his life, but it also took away his son's most beloved father.

Fortunately, Qing Shui miraculously gave him another chance…

Hatake Sakumo knew all too well how precise and decisive his strike was, yet Aozumi still managed to save him!

"The investigation results regarding those rumors circulating in the village have been released."

Qingshui sat at the table, sipping the hot tea that Kakashi had quickly brewed for him, and said softly:

"It was Shimura Danzo who did it. He colluded with ninjas from other villages beforehand, trying to frame you, Sakumo..."

A glint of malice flashed in Kakashi's eyes, and his fists clenched involuntarily.

Sakumo Hatake shook his head: "It's not important anymore, Aomizu..."

"After dying once, I feel much lighter. The honors and praises that once made me proud are no longer relevant to me. I don't care about the Will of Fire or other people's opinions of me."

"After all, I've already proven myself with one life, and I don't intend to prove it again with a second..."

Qingshui sized up Hatake Sakumo.

Although the man's face was still somewhat pale, having just suffered a severe blow to his heart, his eyes had regained their luster, and his posture had straightened again, but his demeanor had changed—

In the past, Sakumo Hatake was like a sharp knife, strong and unyielding.

But now, he inexplicably exudes a gentle and languid air, as if he has seen through the illusions of the world.

"Qingshui, if there's anything I need done, just let me know..."

Sakumo Hatake slowly poured a cup of tea for Aomizu: "If it doesn't conform to the Will of Fire, that's fine too."

Kakashi was startled and looked at Sakumo Hatake in disbelief.

How could his father say such a thing?

Qingshui smiled and waved his hand: "Shuomao, putting aside everything else, just from the bottom of your heart, what do you want to do?"

Sakumo Hatake pondered for a moment, then took the White Fang from Kakashi's waist, examining it closely as he softly said:

"Do you want to become a samurai, a ronin?"

"After dying once, it's funny to think about it, but I seem to have a new understanding of swordsmanship."

Sakumo Hatake gently stroked the blade of White Fang: "Waving the sword not as a Konoha ninja, but as Sakumo Hatake himself, seems to be faster, doesn't it?"

Qingshui smiled.

Enlightenment in the Dragon Field, enlightenment on the verge of death—it seems that ninjas who have experienced these things will gain new insights to some extent.

Extreme emotions and predicaments can always unleash potential; this isn't unique to the Uchiha clan...

Tobirama Senju looked at Sakumo Hatake and said softly, "He's gotten stronger, Aozumi..."

In Tobirama Senju's eyes, Sakumo Hatake was a sword that was too rigid and easily broken, but after going through a life-or-death experience, it was as if he had been tempered anew, and his deepest potential was once again stimulated from the depths of his heart.

"Is that so, Sakumo..."

Qingshui pondered for a moment: "I don't have anything to ask you to do, but there just happens to be a position that suits you. Sakumo, you don't want to give up your identity as a Konoha ninja, do you?"

Sakumo Hatake nodded silently.

Although he has a new perspective on the village and the Will of Fire after this experience, he is not as extreme as betraying the village.

He simply wanted to travel the ninja world alone, like Jiraiya, to grasp the insights in his heart and hone his mind and strength.

This time, however, even if Hiruzen Sarutobi disagreed with him leaving the village, Sakumo Hatake wouldn't pay any attention to him.

If your apprentice can travel outside the village, why can't I?

Hatake Sakumo had a premonition that his swordsmanship, which had not improved for a long time, might be about to have a breakthrough opportunity.

"That's right, the roots are now under my control..."

Aokiji said slowly, "I am still lacking a strong intelligence ninja who is out in the field. If you are interested, Sakumo, you can take the position of Chief of Intelligence of Root."

"I believe that with your qualifications and experience, you have a clear understanding of what kind of intelligence to gather while out in the field. Just do your job freely on weekdays, and I will contact you when there are specific missions."

"The former Root of Konoha wanted to destroy you, but the new Root in my hands welcomes you to become a part of it..."

[From your lane opponent, Sakumo Hatake: You have gained a special talent – ​​White Fang's Edge]

[The Edge of White Teeth]: Your knife skills, dynamic vision, and nerve reaction ability have been greatly enhanced!

Sakumo Hatake's expression suddenly changed, and the nonchalance he had gained after seeing through life and death crumbled. He looked at Aoshimi with confusion.

He had assumed that even if Shimura Danzo's actions came to light, Sarutobi Hiruzen would only give him a perfunctory response.

After all, the human experiments he and Orochimaru conducted last time were so excessive that even after Sakumo Hatake personally investigated and confiscated them, Danzo Shimura was still reinstated as Hokage's assistant and leader of Root several months later.

This cycle has happened countless times in Konoha, and even Sakumo Hatake is tired of seeing it and has become numb to it.

However, Seisui broke this cycle and actually brought down Shimura Danzo!

"Shimura Danzo is currently imprisoned..."

Aokizuki chuckled, enjoying the shocked look in Sakumo Hatake's eyes and the bewildered expression on Kakashi's face.

"I will temporarily take over as the leader of Root, and Tsunade will serve as the Hokage's assistant."

Hatake Sakumo blinked hard. Even though he had just been through life and death, with his simple mind, he still couldn't imagine how Aozumi could take down Shimura Danzo in just a short while!

This shattered the reputation that Shimura Danzo had built up in Konoha over the decades—no matter how outrageous his actions, he was always forgiven by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Sakumo Hatake let out a long sigh of relief: "Aozumi, I am willing to take on the position of Chief of Intelligence for Root!"

After Shimura Danzo was captured, Hatake Sakumo had no more worries.

"Sakumo, so this is your first task: find this person to partner with..."

Qingshui found a piece of paper and wrote on it:

Kakuzu is hereby appointed as the Finance Minister of Root in Konohagakure, with Sakumo Hatake as his partner. Please contact him if needed. Best wishes.

A boss with a conscience, Uchiha Aoshui, the leader of Root.

"This is a very interesting person, Sakumo."

Qingshui joked, "He was once ordered by the village to assassinate the First Hokage. After failing, he was imprisoned and sentenced to death. Doesn't that sound a bit like your story?"

"I believe you will have common ground and become great partners."

Sakumo Hatake scratched his head and said with a sigh, "Looks like I'm not the only unlucky guy in the ninja world..."

When he saw the name on the note, Hatake Sakumo's pupils contracted.

Kakuzu's name was familiar to Sakumo Hatake, who had been working on the front lines for over a decade.

The legendary immortal ninja, the strongest bounty hunter—Kakuzu!

"What's wrong, Sakumo? Is there a problem?"

Qing Shui said with a smile, "I've fought with him before, and we've become somewhat acquainted. He's always wanted to find a stable job with a government-approved position, and this time I've helped him solve that problem."

Sakumo Hatake slowly exhaled: "No problem, Aomizu. I'm looking forward to meeting him as Root's partner..."

"That's good, Sakumo. Keep in touch anytime."

"Yes, Lord Aokizu!" Hatake Sakumo quickly got into character and stood up to see him off.

After Qingshui left.

Kakashi looked at his father, who had regained his vitality, and nudged his arm: "Father, how did Qing Shui do that?"

Sakumo Hatake smiled, stroking Kakashi's white hair, and said earnestly:

"Dad doesn't know either, but Dad wants to tell you something very important: don't pry into other people's secrets."

"Especially those who are better than you and are doing it for your own good!"

"Remember, Kakashi, when Father is away on missions, visit the Aozumi family often. Don't worry about Shisui and Asuma's attitude; Aozumi is my superior now, so it's perfectly reasonable for you to visit him..."

"If I can do that, I'll strive to join Root through my own efforts..."

Kakashi listened helplessly to Sakumo Hatake's instructions.

In his view, his father's words had only one meaning—that is, the closer to Qingshui, the better!

Things have come to this point, do I still need you to teach me this kind of reasoning, my dear father?

First update!

Chapter 121 The Root is so much fun, Tobirama!

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Aokiji sat in the spot where Shimura Danzo had once been, while a group of Root ninja knelt on the ground.

More than ten three-tomoe Uchiha, as newly recruited members of Root and Root's Uchiha squad, stood on the other side, their eyes flashing red, appearing particularly ferocious in the dark base.

These Uchiha were all carefully selected by the Eighth Hokage.

"Fellow members of the Root Clan, some of you here are my clansmen, I know you very well..."

Qingshui slowly scanned the kneeling members of the original Root organization: "There are some people I don't know."

"It's alright though. Although you've already received your orders, let me introduce myself. I am Uchiha Aokiji, the new leader of Root. I will be in charge of this place from now on."

Among the crowd, the original members of the root were restless and twisting.

Although the Hokage's orders had been issued to each of them, the Root ninjas did not obey the Hokage. Shimura Danzo had subjected them to strong brainwashing and restrictions.

The seal that severs the root of all evil, the seal within the brain, the curse that controls the body…

As long as Danzo Shimura made a move, the Root ninjas would be paralyzed and unable to move, and would be unable to reveal his secrets to outsiders. They would be unable to resist in any way and could only become his slaves.

"Where is Lord Danzo?!"

A Root ninja suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing with anger: "Root can only ever have one leader, and that is Lord Shimura Danzo!"

The Eighth Hokage of Uchiha's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he silently drew his katana.

But at that moment, the Root ninja who had been shouting at Qingshui froze in place, as if swallowed by boundless darkness…

【Darkness of the Ninja World】: When an enemy realizes that their opponent is on your side, they will enter a state of tension and their mind will tremble.

Aokiji slowly stood up, and Tobirama Senju's chakra overflowed with extreme sharpness, mixed with the eye power of Izuna Uchiha and the Sharingan of Madara Uchiha's bloodline, scanning the Root ninjas present.