Naruto: In the name of the Senju, he made the ninja world tremble.

Although Shisui had not been a bodyguard of the Third Hokage for long, he held this kind elder in high esteem.

Perhaps it was precisely because he saw this that he usually spent the longest time on duty.

Having been exposed to this from a young age, Uchiha Shisui naturally gained a better understanding of the Senju clan, which was once on par with the Uchiha clan.

He also knew that a new young representative had emerged from the Senju clan, which had been dormant for so many years.

He would never have imagined that the glutton in front of him was actually the rising star promoted by the Senju family. Could Senju Senyu have the bloodline of the Akimichi family?

"Although you didn't say anything, I could see the impoliteness in your eyes." A bowl the size of a washbasin was filled with distinct grains of rice, topped with several huge fried pork cutlets. After saying this, Qianyu buried her head in her food.

This made Uchiha Shisui, who felt sorry for his impolite thoughts, swallow back the words of apology he was about to say, unsure of what to do next.

"Shisui-ge, this is for you," Yue said, walking over at that moment and handing him a normal-sized bowl of ramen and a small portion of grilled fish. "Qianyu didn't mean anything by it. That's just how he is; he likes to joke around a lot."

Although Tsuki and Shisui were not close, they were from the same clan, and her younger sister, Uchiha Izumi, and Uchiha Itachi often saw Uchiha Shisui, so she followed Izumi's way of addressing him and did not call him "senpai".

Similarly, because the Tsuki and Izumi sisters were not as awkward as the other members of the clan, Shisui had a good impression of them. If the other members of the clan were like that, there would be no need to worry about the relationship between the clan and the village.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Shisui picked up the ramen in his hand and started eating, while Chiba across from him had already finished a bowl of rice and was picking his teeth and looking at him.

"It's okay, you eat yours. I don't have much of an appetite today, so I'll stop here." Qianyu pushed the rice bowl aside and said lazily.

Because he wasn't familiar with the other person, Uchiha Shisui simply nodded slightly and then focused on eating the ramen and grilled fish in front of him.

As time passed, Uchiha Shisui's movements became slower and slower, and the gaze from across the table was scrutinizing him, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Chiyu-kun, is there something wrong with me?" Uchiha Shisui sighed softly, put down his chopsticks, and looked directly into the other's curious gaze.

This gaze doesn't seem like it's being spied on by one's Sharingan; rather, it's like it's being scrutinized by a novel species, which is rather impolite.

Unaware of her own gaze, Chiyu moved closer to Uchiha Shisui in a familiar manner. "Shisui-senpai, please don't misunderstand. This is just the first time I've met such a talented peer."

"Senior Shisui, would you have time to offer some guidance?"

Looking at Chiyu's smiling eyes, Uchiha Shisui was momentarily unsure whether the other party was challenging him or offering guidance. Whenever a sparring match occurred between a genius from the Uchiha clan and a genius from the Senju clan, the clan would pay close attention.

"My duty is to protect the Third Hokage, so I'm sorry to disappoint you, Senba-kun," Uchiha Shisui ultimately chose to use the Third Hokage as a shield.

"Yes, that's right. The Third Hokage works tirelessly day and night for the village. I shouldn't disturb him at this time. I was being presumptuous. I apologize."

Chiba seemed to have just remembered Uchiha Shisui's responsibilities, and said with an apologetic expression.

Although the boy was somewhat competitive, he was not unreasonable. Looking at Chiyu's apologetic expression, Uchiha Shisui thought to himself.

At this moment, Uchiha Shisui was completely focused on the thoughts of a senior evaluating a junior, forgetting that he himself was just a boy.

"Bang!"

A loud noise echoed in the dark underground space. Danzo sat in a chair with a gloomy expression, several masked corpses lying haphazardly in pools of blood at his feet.

Not far away, a group of Root ninjas wearing the same masks knelt on one knee, waiting for his orders.

A was taken away by Hiruzen Sarutobi. His masterpiece, which he had painstakingly created, was taken over by him so easily. Even Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu opposed him.

In Danzo's view, all of this was because Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Third Hokage, so no matter what he did, he was always overshadowed by the other party.

At times like these, Danzo would recall the choice that determined his fate—he was just one step too late, just one step too late.

Danzo, feeling as if his heart was being bitten by a venomous snake, clenched the veins on his hands and said, "Hiruzen Sarutobi, you took the armor, so I'll make you lose a disciple."

"I will spread the news that Orochimaru is using our village's ninjas for experiments, just like Hatake Sakumo did back then. I want Hiruzen Sarutobi to kill his own student with his own hands."

A sinister glint flashed in Danzo's eyes. He had already thought it through. Hiruzen Sarutobi was getting old, and if he were to kill his disciple with his own hands, his mind and body would suffer a great blow.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi lets Orochimaru escape, that would be even better. Then, as long as public opinion is guided slightly, we can see how he explains himself to the villagers.

After his men left, Danzo Shimura felt a slight sense of relief. He had failed countless times, yet he remained full of fighting spirit. But Hiruzen, could you withstand it?

Thinking of this, Danzo Shimura once again thought about the eyes in the Land of Wind. Before the Mangekyou Sharingan appeared, the three-tomoe Sharingan was the highest level he knew.

"Such talent at such a young age, what will he be like when he grows up? He will surely destroy Konoha," Danzo said, touching his right eye as he thought of how his teacher suppressed the Uchiha clan when he was alive.

This power can only be grasped by oneself. When the time comes, Shisui Uchiha's death will be attributed to the Sand Village. I imagine the Uchiha will be outraged at that time.

Danzo had already planned that he would join forces with the other two advisors to force Hiruzen Sarutobi to send the Uchiha clan to cause trouble in the Sand Village, while he would inadvertently reveal some information.

By continuing to bleed the Uchiha clan, Danzo believed he would have plenty of research material at his disposal.

"It's a pity that the Senju clan has declined." A trace of memory flashed in Danzo's eyes. It was the memory of when countless talented Senju people volunteered to become materials during the Wood Release experiment.

Such an open and aboveboard reduction of the Senju clan is actually a tacit understanding among the decision-makers, after all, the Senju clan has too deep a foundation.

The village belongs to everyone, not just one clan, thanks to the First Hokage's orders.

Unfortunately, the Uchiha clan didn't understand the village's difficulties and still dared to stick together and fight to the death.

"Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!" With a cold voice, Danzo's figure disappeared into the surrounding darkness, which was his only refuge.

He is the root that protects Konoha. Without the root, there would be no leaf. He is the most important.