A comic book journey to see the Eye of Antiquity

At this moment, Yang Lei and the dark operative were only using Shadow Clone Technique, not Multiple Shadow Clone Technique. Because it was not a forbidden technique, they could easily perform it. If it had been the forbidden Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, they probably would not have fared well.

The reason why the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique is defined as a forbidden technique is because one of its dangers is that if a large number of shadow clones are suddenly created, the original body's chakra may be insufficient, which will leave irreparable blemishes.

The second danger is that after the shadow clones disappear, the fatigue and various sensory memories that suddenly return to the main body are not something that ordinary people can withstand.

"Kid, you're pretty good."

Walking along the road, this time, although the member of the Dark Guard still led the way, he no longer underestimated Yang Lei as he had at the beginning. Don't be fooled by the fact that the Shadow Clone Technique seems insignificant compared to the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique; it is still an advanced clone technique. Yang Lei and his classmates' graduation exam only covered the clone technique from the basic Three Body Techniques. The difference between them was far greater than a tiny bit.

Therefore, the attitude of the Dark Division towards such a young man who could absolutely be called a genius has improved a lot without them even realizing it.

"Indeed, no matter which world you are in, as long as you have great strength, you can earn the respect of others."

Yang Lei muttered to himself, but when faced with the praise from the Dark Division, he neither became arrogant nor indifferent. He replied, "You flatter me. I can't compare to you. I don't even know how you suddenly appeared behind me."

Yang Lei genuinely didn't know how the Dark Division had managed to do it. Although he possessed the extraordinary ability to see through things, theoretically he could understand what something was just by looking at it and then copy and use it. However, he couldn't do anything about things he couldn't see.

"Hahaha."

Upon hearing Yang Lei's words, one of the secret agents couldn't help but burst into laughter. He laughed for a while before stopping and said, "Kid, if you can detect my methods, then I'm really ashamed. You won't understand me for at least three years."

The secret service didn't dare to be too definitive, only saying that Yang Lei wouldn't be able to figure out his previous methods within three years. What they meant was: "Kid, don't be fooled by your seemingly genius appearance. You've mastered the Shadow Clone Technique right after graduation. So what? You won't catch up with me for at least three years."

Yang Lei shrugged and didn't ask any more questions. He still had other methods he hadn't used yet. It wasn't that he was arrogant, but if he really used the Byakugan or Sharingan, he didn't believe he wouldn't be able to detect the Anbu's methods.

"We've arrived."

As they walked and talked, the two arrived at their destination without even realizing it.

The ANBU member pointed to a large door in front of them and said, "Welcome to the headquarters of 'Root'. Please come in. Lord Danzo is waiting for you."

0038 Confrontation with Danzo

The Third Hokage miscalculated. He guessed that Danzo would definitely look for Yang Lei, because the decision on who would graduate and who would lead the class had been made long ago, and Danzo couldn't possibly not question Yang Lei, an outsider.

But what he didn't expect was that Danzo knew about the theft of the Book of Seals that night, as well as Yang Lei's last-minute mission. So how could he possibly wait until the next day?

Just as Naruto would open the Scroll of Seals to learn the ninjutsu inside, Danzo, having already known Yang Lei's comprehension of words, could easily guess that the guy would definitely take the opportunity to peek at the Scroll of Seals, and not just to learn a single ninjutsu.

As a result, Danzo, who had originally planned to wait until Yang Lei finished his ninja registration before looking for him, couldn't sit still any longer. He sent people to intercept Yang Lei that very night, intending to question and test him right now.

Yang Lei's reputation didn't actually spread too far or become too famous in the village. He was only praised by the parents of his classmates in the very first year. After that, because he took a five-year leave of absence from school, everyone had long forgotten about him. Even his classmates probably forgot who he was.

Danzo had only paid attention to him for a while at the beginning, but after hearing that Yang Lei was Asuma's godson, that is, the Third Hokage's godson, he dared not go too far and could only observe him secretly for more than a year.

Later, as Yang Lei devoted himself to his five-year cultivation journey, Danzo gradually forgot about him. He had almost forgotten about him altogether, but recently, upon discovering that there were actually ten graduates this year, and that Asuma's class not only included the new generation of Ino-Shika-Cho trio, but also Yang Lei, he remembered who he was.

. . . . . .

Led by the secret agent, Yang Lei walked through the main gate of Gen's headquarters, passed through a seemingly ordinary courtyard, and finally arrived at the door of a large house.

Yang Lei had already guessed that this ANBU member belonged to Root, because apart from Root, all the ANBU members were subordinate to the Hokage. Only Root obeyed Danzo, and he had just come out of the Third Hokage's place when the ANBU came looking for him. Who else could it be but Danzo?

"Dong dong dong."

The officer gestured to Yang Lei to wait a moment, then went to the house and knocked lightly on the door three times.

"Go in."

Then a deep, middle-aged voice came from inside. The officer opened the door, gestured for Yang Lei to enter, and then disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"Body Instantaneous Movement? Or Invisibility?"

Yang Lei frowned, speculating about the methods used by the Dark Division to disappear, as he walked into the house, seemingly unprepared but actually ready to form hand seals and unleash the Flying Thunder God Technique at any moment.

Chapter 39

Yang Lei could be completely unguarded against the Third Generation, and he was unaware that the kind-hearted Third Generation had been on guard against him for six whole years.

Yang Lei was completely unprepared for Asuma and had no idea that his situation was being recorded by Asuma and passed on to the Third Hokage.

However, Yang Lei dared not be unprepared for Danzo, whom he had never laid a finger on. This old codger was simply too ruthless. It could be said that not only Konoha Village, but more broadly, all the darkness in the Naruto world could be connected to him.

For example, the massacre of the Uchiha clan a few years ago was actually related to Danzo; he was the one who first initiated the decision to exterminate the Uchiha clan.

For example, in the case of Yakushi Nonou and Yakushi Kabuto, if he hadn't insisted on eliminating either Yakushi Kabuto or Yakushi Nonou, thus causing them to fight each other, Yakushi Kabuto wouldn't have fallen into darkness.

For example, the Akatsuki organization, initially led by Yahiko, was a heroic organization that fought to bring peace to its village.

As a result, Danzo, under the guise of the village's development, went to the Land of Rain and joined forces with Hanzo of the Salamander, turning the Akatsuki into a terrorist organization and bringing a major crisis to the entire ninja world.

There are many other things, such as negotiations with Orochimaru, and even an assassination attempt on the Third Hokage, which failed.

This old thing is just too wicked.

Although he claimed that everything he did was for the sake of the village, Yang Lei saw him as nothing more than a tyrant using this so-called great excuse to achieve his own desires.

After all, you can't trust the words of a politician, especially one who is obsessed with power.

"Yang Lei?"

Yang Lei stepped into the house and saw a person sitting on the floor of the living room. The lights were off, and the darkness gave people a creepy feeling. After all, Danzo was undergoing a Sharingan transplant at this time, and his arms and body were already wrapped in bandages, which did not look very good.

"grown ups."

Yang Lei didn't look at him much, bowed, and stood there waiting for Danzo to speak.

"Where are you from?"

Danzo looked at Yang Lei, and a cold glint suddenly flashed in his eyes, causing Yang Lei to break out in a cold sweat as if he were being stared at by some kind of ferocious beast, and he couldn't help but shiver.

"I do not know."

After a while, Yang Lei recovered a little, shook his head, and replied weakly.

Danzo remained noncommittal, his eyes fixed on Yang Lei without blinking, and asked again, "What's your name?"

"Yang Lei".

What are your parents' names?

"do not know."

How old are you this year?

"Twelve years old."

What year were you born?

"do not know."

The two engaged in a question-and-answer session, with Danzo asking questions and Yang Lei answering. Although the questions seemed simple, they concealed a deadly intent.

"do not know?"

Danzo stood up from the ground, looked Yang Lei up and down with his only remaining eye, and suddenly sneered, saying, "I'll let you know."

As he spoke, he called out to those outside, "Bring the torture instruments."

"and many more."

Yang Lei, ignoring the cold sweat on his forehead, cried out urgently, "My lord, what wrong have I done? Why are you torturing me?"

Theoretically, he did not know Danzo, so he could not call him Danzo-sama or address him by his name. He could only address him as "this man".

"Didn't you make a mistake?" Danzo turned around and sneered at Yang Lei, "You just lied. At least you know what year you were born, at least you know where you come from."

Danzo was indeed Danzo; he easily detected something amiss in Yang Lei's answers to the questions.

For example, when he asked Yang Lei where he came from, Yang Lei knew that he came from Earth, so when he said he didn't know, his tone was slightly different from when he said he didn't know his parents' names.

Later, when answering Danzo's question about his birth year, Yang Lei knew he was born in 1990, but that's not the year in the Naruto world, so they can't be confused.

But he did know the answer to the question, so Danzo noticed something different about his statement that he didn't know.

(P.S.: I saw all the comments in the book review section, but as the author, I was banned from commenting in my own book review section, supposedly for advertising posts. I'm helpless... I'll reply tomorrow when I have time!!!)

0039 Asma arrives to the rescue.

"Crench."

Just then, the door was pushed open from the outside, and a dark, indistinct object was brought in.

"What is this?"

Yang Lei's voice changed because he knew he couldn't withstand the torture. If Danzo really intended to torture him, he would have no choice but to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape.

"You mean this?"

Danzo took the dark, lumpy thing, smiled at Yang Lei, and said, "These are insects from the Aburame family. Don't worry, they're just helping you clean out the garbage inside your body."

"Gudong."

Yang Lei lost his balance and fell to the ground. As he braced himself with his hands, one of his hands, which was hidden by his body, was silently forming a hand seal. He vowed that even if Konoha Village labeled him a rogue ninja, he would never let that damned swarm of insects harm him.

Don't be afraid.

Chapter 40

Danzo had a smile on his face, but to Yang Lei it was so creepy.

“Um,” Yang Lei swallowed hard, making a final struggle, “I am Uncle Asma’s godson and the third generation’s godson. You can’t treat me like this.”

He used the identity that he had previously criticized as his last line of defense, hoping that this so-called godson and godgrandson identity would make Danzo more wary.

"Ok?"

Danzo frowned. The Third Hokage was indeed someone he couldn't overthrow. As long as the Third Hokage lived, he would be suppressed in the darkness.

Seeing Danzo hesitate, Yang Lei paused before unleashing the Flying Thunder God Technique, which he had already completed the hand seals for. He continued, "My Third Hokage already guessed that you might interrogate me. He told me to tell you that he has confirmed everything about me and that he can vouch for me."

At this point, Yang Lei had no other choice but to lie and turn the third generation into his backer. Only in this way could he leave smoothly without being suspected by the village.

He wasn't incapable of leaving; he had prepared a backup plan beforehand. As long as he could leave now, he could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to escape.

But he couldn't just leave like that, otherwise Danzo would definitely turn on him and accuse him. At that time, whether he was right or wrong would be entirely up to Danzo. Helpless, he really had no choice but to choose the path of defection.

If he could, he really didn't want to come to this point. One reason was that he hadn't grown up yet. Let alone a Jonin or an Anbu, even a Chunin skilled in assassination could take him down.

His previous claim that he could hold his own against a Chunin was referring to a direct confrontation. However, in the case of assassination, he has absolutely no practical experience as a ninja and would definitely die without even knowing how. Unless he stays up 24 hours a day and keeps his Byakugan and Sharingan constantly active, there will inevitably be times when he becomes careless or gets ambushed.

Furthermore, the Third Hokage already knows about his eyes. If he has no choice but to defect, the Third Hokage will definitely have to take some measures to deal with it. Let's not say what they are, otherwise it will hurt feelings.

"This is really troublesome."

Danzo felt a sense of unease. He had a feeling that if he continued his actions, he would definitely be able to uncover a great secret from Yang Lei. But just as Yang Lei had thought, he had to consider the pursuit from the Third Hokage.

"grown ups."

Just then, a voice from outside broke the silence inside the room.

"What is it?"

Danzo asked a question.

"Sarutobi Asuma is outside requesting an audience, and he has returned the pair of three-tomoe Sharingan that were previously borrowed by the Third Hokage."

The man outside the door reported.

"I understand," Danzo nodded and ordered, "Put the Sharingan back in the lab and bring Asuma to see me."

"Yes."

The man outside the door responded and left to carry out Danzo's orders.

"call."

Upon hearing that Asma had arrived, Yang Lei couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. He released the hand seals he had already formed for the Flying Thunder God Technique, raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, and only then did he realize that not only his forehead, but his entire body was soaked in sweat.

"hehe."

Danzo, having already withdrawn his imposing aura, tossed the clump of dark insects in his hand outside the door. Without any prompting, they crawled out in a certain direction on their own.

"Were you scared?"

Danzo walked over and sat down opposite Yang Lei. His face was no longer as cold as before, but instead had a gentle smile on it. He even asked someone to turn on the lights. Under the light, Yang Lei actually felt a sense of kinship with this old man, as if he were his grandfather.

"A hallucination? Or an illusion?"

Yang Lei quickly lowered his head. His mental strength had become very strong due to years of arduous training; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to withstand Danzo's murderous aura earlier. Now that he noticed something was wrong, he dared not look into Danzo's eyes again.

"Boom bang bang."

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and someone outside called out, "Lord Shimura Danzo, this is Asuma. I heard that my son Yang Lei is with you. It's getting late, so I need to take him back."

At this moment, Yang Lei heard Asma's voice and it was like heavenly music. In particular, he could now happily respond to the so-called title of "son" that he had previously found disgusting: "Uncle Asma, I'm coming out now."

Before Danzo could speak, Yang Lei quickly got up from the ground. Chakra was gathering under his feet, and he smashed through the door and rushed out at top speed.