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

Chapter 99 Incentives

Chiba hadn't expected the village to care so much about the Land of Tea. The next day, when Kakashi Hatake and Shisui Uchiha appeared before him, looking travel-worn, Chiba was somewhat moved.

"So the matters concerning the Land of the Sea are being handled by the two seniors? That's a bit of a waste of their talents." Chiba, oblivious to Shisui's subtle wink, joked to herself.

However, after sensing several rapidly approaching chakras, Chiba realized that Kakashi and Shisui had come here to guard against the Konoha Nagakage.

"Using your talents for a small task is a bit of an exaggeration, but your soft-heartedness is quite similar to that of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Thousand Hands Thousand Feathers. I have something I'd like to discuss with you."

Shimura Danzo, leaning on his cane, ignored Kakashi and Shisui's wariness and looked at Chiba in front of him, extending an invitation.

"Advisor Shimura," Kakashi Hatake stood in front of Chiba, looking directly at Danzo Shimura, "the Hokage's orders did not include any provision for you and Senju Chiba to meet alone."

"Kakashi, did my letting you off the hook for what happened to A give you the illusion that you can ignore me?" As soon as Shimura Danzo finished speaking, the Root members behind him and the four people next to Chiba began a tense standoff.

Seeing this, Chiba knew it was her turn to step in. In any case, before Shimura Danzo made a move, she had to consider his status as an advisor.

"Kakashi-senpai, please wait a moment. Shimura and I will talk over there," Chiba gently patted Kakashi Hatake's shoulder, gesturing to Shisui and the other two beside him.

Seeing this, Shimura Danzo snorted and walked to the side with his cane. Chiba followed him with worried looks from the others.

Fortunately, Danzo Shimura knew that it was unrealistic to take Chiba to a deserted place, so the two of them stayed by the railing by the sea, where they could be in the sight of others without their conversation being overheard.

A strong sea breeze rushed towards them, causing the hems of Shimura Danzo and Chiba's clothes to flutter wildly, but neither of them spoke immediately.

After a while.

"Senju Senba, if you can directly kill the merchant caravan of the Land of the Sea this time, forcing Hiruzen Sarutobi to send his ninja army to conquer the Land of the Sea, then Konoha can have an enclave overseas, which is of great strategic significance to our Konoha."

Shimura Danzo immediately pointed out the shortcomings of Chiba's actions, saying, "Lady Momoka has placed her hopes for the revival of the Senju clan on you, and your performance has let her down."

Chiyu looked at the Konoha advisor in front of her, who had visited Granny Momoka only a handful of times since the Second Hokage's death, and almost couldn't help but smile.

"What Advisor Shimura said is true. When I get back, I will report this matter to the Third Generation and Granny Momoka, and listen to the teachings of the two seniors."

Shimura Danzo had expected Chiba to ask him for advice, so he paused for a moment and turned to look at the white-haired boy next to him.

Only then did he vaguely sense that this boy not only resembled his teacher in appearance, but also lacked the eagerness of a normal teenager to show off.

"That's fine, after all, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Homura Mitokado both think highly of you," Danzo Shimura said, turning the conversation elsewhere, feeling a bit awkward.

"You've seen one of Hiruzen's Wood Release ninjas, haven't you?"

"I saw it, when Orochimaru defected," Chiyu reached out and brushed the white hair that was falling in front of his eyes. He probably knew that after the other party's words failed to convince him, the next step would be to bribe him.

As expected, after hearing Chiba's answer, Shimura Danzo's eyes flashed with a smug look, "That ninja is the result of my training over more than ten years."

"However, in order to help Hiruzen Sarutobi maintain the safety of the village and prevent the Jinchuriki in the village from harming Konoha, he was handed over to the Third Hokage."

Seemingly to emphasize his selflessness, Shimura Danzo slammed his cane heavily on the ground as he spoke, "Of course, I'm not saying this to emphasize my contributions to Konoha, nor do I care to compete for such empty fame."

But why do I feel like you just want to claim this reputation? Qianyu thought to herself, but her face still showed a puzzled expression.

"Advisor Shimura, what you just said touched on the secrets of Konoha's higher-ups. I'm just a Chunin; it's not appropriate for me to hear that."

"No!" Shimura Danzo turned around, his one eye fixed on Senju. "No one is more suitable than you, Senju Senju. Don't you want the power of Wood Release?"

"You should know that the Wood Release ninja was just an ordinary person with no Senju bloodline whatsoever, while you are the future heir of the Senju clan. If you wish, I am willing to grant your wish."

At this point, Shimura Danzo looked at the silent Chiba and a smile appeared in his eyes. He knew that no one could resist such temptation.

Moreover, for a young man like Qianyu who carries the hopes of his family, as long as they see even a glimmer of hope, they will never lack the courage to fight.

"I'm really tempted by what Advisor Shimura said," Chiba nodded to show that she was indeed tempted. "So I need to go back and ask Granny Momoka and Tsunade for their opinions. After all, I'm still young and can't make the decision myself."

Still young? Still young?

The reason given by Senju Senba echoed in Shimura Danzo's mind. Even though he was the Dark One of Konoha and had seen countless geniuses, he had never encountered such an absurd reason.

On the contrary, these little geniuses all believe they have seen through the world and are determined to change it and uphold their own way of the ninja.

If you say the other person is young at this point, they might think you're not worthy to fight alongside them.

Seeing Shimura Danzo's ever-changing expression, Chiba scratched his head a little embarrassedly and smiled, looking every bit the cheerful and sunny young man.

Since things had come to this point, there was no point in continuing. Shimura Danzo's face returned to its gloomy state as he stared coldly at Chiba.

"Senju Senyu, I rarely show such consideration to people. Considering you are a descendant of my teacher, you can go back and reconsider."

"I believe no one will refuse this power, especially after you return to Konoha. You will soon feel the craving for power. You are welcome to come to me anytime then."

Danzo Shimura left behind some words that made Chiba frown slightly before turning and leaving. Not long after, he and the Root disappeared from everyone's sight.

"What's been happening in Konoha lately?" Chiyu didn't quite understand what the other person meant. Although he had forgotten a lot of the details of the original story, he still remembered the major events.

What major events happened in Konoha in 52? Or did my little butterfly cause some unknown effect?

Looking up at the sky, Honoka Uzumaki should have already been taken away by the clan guards by now. Since that's the case, Chiba also plans to return to Konoha as soon as possible. Danzo Shimura's words made him feel a little uneasy.