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Chapter 106 I lied to Danzo, but I still want to be the leader of Root.

The person who arrived was none other than Orochimaru.

Just as Orochimaru and Akihara Kagura mentioned, he had been keeping an eye on Kabuto Yakushi, and even wanted to intervene when Itachi Uchiha made his move.

fortunately.

Akihara Kagura arrived just in time.

After hearing Kabuto's story, Orochimaru began to doubt whether Akihara Kagura was truly a child from the Konoha orphanage, because both Kabuto and Nonou believed that Akihara Kagura was an orphanage child who had been kidnapped by him...

That child…

Could it be that they really are children from the Konoha orphanage, who just ran away and happened to be caught by me, a defector from Konoha?

Orochimaru then recalled what Akihara Kagura had told him: Yakushi Kabuto already believed that he was a child from an orphanage, and Shimura Danzo had handled the matter quite well.

What exactly is going on?

Could it be that because that child came from an orphanage in Konoha, when I suggested that he return to Konoha to see Danzo, the child wanted to rescue Yakushi Nonou and Yakushi Kabuto, so he readily agreed?

That child…

Was it all a pretense?

Was it all to rescue Kabuto and Nonou Yakushi?

Orochimaru's speculation is that this possibility is more likely, because if Akihara Kagura really followed Danzo's assigned identity, what he should have done was kill Yakushi Kabuto and Yakushi Nonou to avoid revealing any flaws in his identity, rather than saving the two of them.

We can't just...

Because you mentioned that you would use Yakushi Kabuto, right?

Orochimaru's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately felt that this possibility was not small. Akihara Kagura was an extreme child, and she would definitely obey his orders even at the cost of her life.

I casually remarked that the human trials of transplanting Hashirama cells were always unsuccessful, and that child volunteered to become a guinea pig, carrying out my orders to an extreme degree…

Forget it.

We'll ask Kagura about this later.

Regardless, this situation is advantageous to Orochimaru.

Because Akihara Kagura is very talented, her identity will definitely be taken seriously by Konoha. Only by being born in Konoha can Akihara Kagura gain more trust in Konoha.

The most important thing now is to bring Kabuto and Nonou to my experimental base, lest these two medical ninjas I've acquired actually return to Konoha...

Of course.

Given Orochimaru's past abduction of Akihara Kagura, Kabuto Yakushi and Nono Yakushi both deeply dislike Orochimaru, yet fear his power.

however…

As Kagura Akihara's superior, Orochimaru was also adept at manipulating people's hearts. He only needed two things to force these two people to submit to him.

"I can help you resolve the problem of Danzo Shimura."

Orochimaru looked at Kabuto and Nono with a sinister smile and offered them a condition they couldn't refuse: "If I'm willing to intervene, Danzo Shimura will stop chasing you, and he won't even bother Kagura for saving you."

"..."

Yakushi Nonou remained silent, unsure how to respond.

This matter did indeed tempt her, but she knew that Orochimaru was an extremely dangerous person, and joining Orochimaru would be like going from one danger to another.

Kabuto, however, was more thoughtful. After a moment's thought, he asked his question: "If we side with you and become Konoha's rogue ninja, will that cause trouble for Kagura?"

"Not only will it not, it can even help Kagura."

Orochimaru's smile widened, and he continued with a light laugh, "That child has always been my experiment. I've always been reluctant to let him leave my side, but I needed news from Konoha, so I sent that child back to Konoha to be my spy."

Orochimaru's eyes narrowed slightly as he said this: "This is a dangerous job, but I mentioned the potential crisis you two might face, and I mentioned that Shimura Danzo ordered me to deal with you, and that kid went without hesitation..."

"We agreed."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and said softly, "Anyway, we have no power to resist Lord Orochimaru. Accepting him is the best choice for us, isn't it? When can we return to Konoha? When can we see Kagura again?"

"..."

Yakushi Nonou frowned.

Yakushi Nonou originally thought that Akihara Kagura was already having a hard time, but she didn't expect that the child was having an even harder time than she imagined, and even had to deal with Orochimaru.

Orochimaru is an S-rank rogue ninja of Konoha...

If it gets discovered, that child's life is over!

"Let me contact Danzo again!"

Orochimaru spread his hands and said with a smile, "Welcome to my base. You can take a look at the environment Kagura grew up in..."

"..."

Kabuto and Nono Yakushi felt a jolt in their hearts.

Because the Akihara Kagura that Orochimaru mentioned actually lived a much more miserable life.

"As expected of Lord Orochimaru..."

When Akihara Kagura used the "Darkness of the Ninja World" to observe Orochimaru recruiting Yakushi Kabuto and Yakushi Nono, she couldn't help but praise Orochimaru in her heart.

This boss's manipulative skills are almost as good as his!

If Orochimaru were willing to help, he could indeed get rid of Shimura Danzo's troubles. The only problem is that Shimura Danzo, his superior, might not like him.

but…

It doesn't matter.

As long as I can resolve my identity crisis first, that's all that matters.

While Akihara Kagura leisurely led Hatake Kakashi and the others on their way, she waited for Uchiha Itachi to go and report the events to Shimura Danzo.

This is the real reason why Itachi Uchiha was able to survive!

If Itachi Uchiha were to report on what happened, including the relationship between Akihara Kagura, Kabuto Yakushi, and Nonou Yakushi, Danzo Shimura would learn one thing…

"Akihara Kagura is a child from an orphanage!"

Upon hearing Itachi Uchiha's report, Danzo Shimura flew into a rage, immediately feeling that he had been tricked by Kagura Akihara: "That bastard has been using me all along! Ever since he joined Root, he's been using me!"

No wonder that child has always been so obedient to me!

No wonder that child always beats and scolds the people from the Root!

Because that child is from the Konoha orphanage, and the child's purpose in coming to Root was not to become my tool, but to take the opportunity to make Kabuto Yakushi and Nono Yakushi leave Root. That child has been pretending all along!

Does he think I can't do anything to him?

Shimura Danzo, holding his cane, wanted to go see Sarutobi Hiruzen, but he quickly calmed down because he knew he couldn't reveal that he was still secretly colluding with Orochimaru.

Orochimaru is still useful to him!

Danzo Shimura was furious, but he could only suppress his anger. The only thing he could do was to blame Orochimaru for not telling him everything about Akihara Kagura!

Although…

This was something Danzo Shimura was too lazy to ask.

Who would have thought that a tool used for killing could harbor such deep thoughts and even such profound schemes!

Perhaps that child was trying to attract Hiruzen Sarutobi's attention and did everything he could to become Hiruzen Sarutobi's Wood Release genius, all in order to get Hiruzen Sarutobi to help him get Kabuto Yakushi and Nono Yakushi to leave Root!

"I failed my assessment task."

After respectfully reporting all the information he had heard, Itachi Uchiha slowly lowered his head and said, "I hope Lord Danzo can give me another chance..."

"..."

Danzo Shimura gripped his cane tightly.

At this moment, Danzo Shimura quickly came to his senses again. It wasn't that Itachi Uchiha couldn't live without the Konoha leadership, but rather that the Konoha leadership couldn't live without Itachi Uchiha, the spy.

"Your assessment is not for the purpose of killing."

Danzo Shimura squinted and continued slowly, "Your test is to see if you can withstand the will of darkness. When you are willing to do whatever it takes to resolve any potential crisis for the safety of Konoha, you will have passed the test."

"..."

Itachi Uchiha looked up in disbelief.

"From today onwards, you will be directly under my command."

Danzo Shimura looked down at Itachi Uchiha and announced, "From today onwards, the future of Konoha and the Uchiha clan rests in your hands, Itachi."

"Yes, Lord Danzo!"

Itachi Uchiha's heart began to pound again.

Itachi Uchiha originally thought that he had failed the test and that the communication channels between the Konoha leadership and the Uchiha clan would be cut off. Unexpectedly, Danzo Shimura still chose to accept him.

If Shimura Danzo accepts him, he can use information from Konoha's higher-ups to influence the Uchiha's judgment, and he can use information about the Uchiha clan to influence the Konoha higher-ups' attitude towards the Uchiha!

This is Itachi Uchiha's real spy plan!

Although this step is difficult, it is something that a Konoha ninja and a member of the Uchiha clan must do for the sake of peace in the village and clan!

"The Dark Side..."

Itachi Uchiha raised his own question.

Because of his conflict with Akihara Kagura, once he returns to the Anbu, who knows how many more troubles will arise between them.

"There's no need to go back to the Dark Division."

Danzo Shimura shook his head and suddenly called out the names of two people.

"B, C".

Two masked Root ninjas jumped out from the shadows and respectfully knelt on one knee before Shimura Danzo.

Danzo Shimura looked at Itachi Uchiha and gave his orders: "From today onwards, you two will be Itachi's subordinates. Your team will be responsible for monitoring the Uchiha clan's activities."

"Yes."

Itachi Uchiha and the two Root ninjas lowered their heads.

"Work hard."

Danzo Shimura looked down at Itachi Uchiha, almost greedily gazing into his eyes: "Don't disappoint me, Itachi."

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

Uchiha Itachi lowered his head, not daring to raise it.

At that moment, Itachi Uchiha knew that his plan had succeeded.

"Oh, right, you just said they brought back the Third Tsuchikage?"

After asking a question with narrowed eyes, Shimura Danzo, without waiting for Uchiha Itachi's reply, coldly snorted to himself, "The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki of the Two Scales..."

Compared to the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, must have had even more secrets. To control Onoki is practically to control the intelligence of the entire Iwagakure village.

Even though Shimura Danzo knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi would never hand over the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, to him, the thought of the entire Iwagakure village's intelligence network still made his heart flutter...

I need to go out for a bit.

Danzo Shimura slammed his cane down and ordered, "Have everyone from the Root Class assemble. I'm going to see Onoki and that brat!"

You need to ask them directly...

Is that kid actually from the orphanage?

You have to ask it yourself...

Has that brat been secretly playing tricks on me all along?

If all of this is true, I will take care of that brat even at the cost of losing an eye, and incidentally, I will also take control of the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, ahead of time!

Outside Konoha Village.

Akihara Kagura took the initiative to offer her opinion.

"I intend to hand over Lord Tsuchikage to Lord Danzo."

Akihara Kagura's brow furrowed with a hint of worry: "If Lord Danzo knew that I had been following his orders all along just to rescue Kabuto and the headmaster, he would definitely be very angry with me. At the very least, handing over Lord Tsuchikage to him would let him know my loyalty..."

"Little brat."

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, was furious, almost clenching his teeth: "Do you intend to use me as a gift for that despicable scoundrel Danzo?"

"..."

Kakashi Hatake's forehead twitched, and he quickly tried to calm the old man down: "Lord Tsuchikage, please calm down. The Hokage will not allow this to happen."

After saying that, Kakashi Hatake pulled Kagura Akihara aside and advised her, "Even if you hand the Tsuchikage over to Danzo Shimura, he will never forgive you for rescuing Dean Nonou Yakushi and Kabuto Yakushi..."

Kagura Akihara glanced at Kakashi Hatake and brought up her past again: "This was the crucial moment when Itachi Uchiha and I were vying for the future leadership of Root..."

"but…"

Kakashi Hatake felt a bit of a headache and asked, "You...didn't you already rescue Kabuto and Nonou from Root?"

"I know."

Akihara Kagura seemed somewhat stubborn, and said, "But only within the Root can I realize my ninja way, rooted in darkness, protecting the light..."

"Besides..."

Kagura Akihara looked at Kakashi Hatake and continued, "I have been exposed to the darkness of Root before. The people there are also protecting Konoha. I want to ensure that the tragedies of Kabuto Yakushi and Dean Nonou will never happen again to the people of Root..."

When Akihara Kagura spoke of these things, he displayed a fearless spirit of universal harmony. He countered with a question: "Captain Kakashi, if Lord Danzo had chosen Itachi Uchiha as the future leader of Root, do you think such tragedies would have been less frequent?"

"I think..."

Kakashi Hatake recalled the scene of Itachi Uchiha standing next to Kabuto Yakushi, wielding his ninja sword and slashing at Kabuto, and the darkness that emanated from that child.

Kakashi Hatake sighed, believing that Kagura Akihara was more suitable than Itachi Uchiha to be the future leader of Root, and said, "However, perhaps we don't need to see Danzo. The Hokage allowed Root to be established, and he can also appoint the future leader of Root, right?"

Third update!

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Does anyone know when Akihara Kagura became the leader of Root?

(End of this chapter)