Starting as a working person from Naruto

Chapter 23 Why haven't you submitted your application form yet?

Deep within the base of the root organization.

Danzo Shimura was still busy in his office.

When Shimura Danzo saw Akihara Kagura and Yakushi Kabuto enter, his first thought was to reprimand him: "Kagami, I heard that you always chase away the people who train with you."

"That's such a waste of time."

Akihara Kagura shook her head, her face immediately showing some displeasure: "Those guys are too weak. I trained with them for half a month, and it's not as good as half an hour of instruction from Lord Danzo."

"snort…"

Danzo Shimura nodded with a hint of smugness and continued, "You're going to take the Chunin Exams tomorrow, don't let me down."

"It's starting so soon?"

Akihara Kagura pulled a piece of paper from her pocket and asked in surprise, "I haven't submitted this Chunin Exam registration form yet. Do I need to submit it before the exam tomorrow?"

"ha?"

Danzo Shimura's expression turned strange, and he felt like he was about to tremble with anger at the boy: "Why haven't you done something as simple as submitting the application form? It's due a week before the exam, why didn't you submit it?!"

Akihara Kagura was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Because Lord Danzo did not allow me to leave Root's base and training grounds, I don't know who I should hand over to..."

"..."

Shimura Danzo immediately calmed down.

The old man reached out somewhat helplessly and took the registration form from Akihara Kagura's hand: "Give it to me, I'll take it to the Chunin Exam examiners for you."

When something like this happens…

Danzo Shimura could only help by pulling strings.

"Oh, right..."

Kagura Akihara quickly raised a new question: "I'm not very familiar with the roads in the village yet. Will Lord Danzo be free to take me to the examination hall tomorrow?"

"..."

Danzo Shimura really didn't want to show up when there were many people around.

The old man, who only wanted to hide in the shadows, saw Kabuto standing beside him, and his expression immediately turned cold: "Kabuto, I'm giving you a new task. Tomorrow, you will take Kabuto to the Chunin Exams venue."

"Yes."

The pharmacist bowed his head and agreed.

"Kabuto, why do you seem a little reluctant?"

The boy couldn't help but chuckle, a wicked smile curving his lips: "I've been taking good care of you, haven't I? Don't you want to stay with me? Or do you want to die?"

"First!"

Danzo Shimura sternly stopped Kagura Akihara's murderous intent, rebuking her, "Kabuto is still useful to Root. Without my order, you are not allowed to kill indiscriminately."

"I understand."

Akihara Kagura smiled and agreed.

Danzo Shimura was relieved and turned to look at Kabuto Yakushi.

The old man, his face cold, continued, "After you deliver Jia to the Chunin Exams tomorrow, go to the Land of Earth and find an opportunity to infiltrate Iwagakure and await orders!"

"Yes."

Kabuto had no choice but to accept the order.

"Alright, you can go outside and wait!"

Danzo Shimura waved his hand, signaling Kabuto Yakushi to leave. Only he and Kagura Akihara remained in the office, and the old man's gaze immediately became restless.

"First."

When Shimura Danzo brought up this matter, his expression became somewhat somber: "How's your study of the Wood Dragon Technique that I taught you? If you can't learn it, there's no need to force yourself to learn the First Hokage's ninjutsu..."

Danzo Shimura was actually a little angry.

Because the old man believed that it was impossible for Akihara Kagura to learn the Wood Release ninjutsu of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, through such an abstract teaching method, he made a request to Sarutobi Hiruzen, hoping to be able to read the Book of Sealing written by the Hokage of previous generations again.

however…

Hiruzen Sarutobi refused Danzo Shimura's request.

Danzo Shimura had reason to suspect that Hiruzen Sarutobi was worried that Kagura Akihara's strength was growing and that the power of Root would threaten his position as Hokage.

This made things rather difficult for Shimura Danzo.

If I want to become Hokage, I must make Akihara Kagura stronger; if I want Akihara Kagura to become stronger, I must obtain the Scroll of Seals; if I want to obtain the Scroll of Seals, I must become Hokage.

This... has entered a vicious cycle!

Danzo Shimura had no choice but to temporarily abandon the Book of Seals and pin his hopes on Kagura Akihara's talent, hoping that she could develop powerful Wood Release ninjutsu by relying on her Wood Release bloodline limit!

"You could try developing your own Wood Release ninjutsu..."

When Shimura Danzo spoke of these things, he sounded like a patient and encouraging teacher leading a group: "I have seen your talent for learning ninjutsu. The Wood Release ninjutsu that you developed yourself may not be inferior to the Wood Release ninjutsu of the First Hokage."

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

Akihara Kagura nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then explained, "However, I may have mastered a kind of wooden dragon technique, but I'm not quite sure if it was taught to me by Lord Danzo. Nevertheless, the power of the technique is astonishing..."

"Oh?"

Danzo Shimura raised his eyes slightly.

Why didn't you tell me about this?

Before Shimura Danzo could even ask a question, Akihara Kagura seemed to understand her superior's suspicions and quickly added, "A few days ago, I mastered the Wood Dragon Technique, and I've been wanting to tell Lord Danzo about it!"

At this point, Akihara Kagura sounded somewhat unhappy: "But those who trained with me won't let me see Lord Danzo!"

"..."

Danzo Shimura remained silent, not daring to say anything.

Because what those Root ninjas said was true, Shimura Danzo really didn't want to see him to avoid embarrassment. Who would have thought that this kid had actually made progress in his studies?

Danzo Shimura avoided the topic and instead praised, "Forget it, there's no need to bother with them. As long as you master the ninjutsu I'll teach you..."

"Yes."

Kagura Akihara nodded quickly, expressing as much respect and admiration as possible for Danzo Shimura: "As long as Lord Danzo can point me in a direction, I will strive to move in that direction, and I will master any ninjutsu, no matter what it is..."

"Um."

Danzo Shimura's expression immediately improved considerably.

However, after thinking it over, the old man decided to avoid teaching Wood Release ninjutsu for now: "Later, when I have time, I will look through the Book of Sealing left by the First Hokage and then teach you new ninjutsu."

This is how Danzo Shimura tried to save face for himself. Even though he couldn't get the Book of Seals, he still tried his best to protect his dignity in front of his subordinates.

"Yes."

Akihara Kagura wouldn't expose her boss.

Always leave your superiors enough room for maneuver.

Although Lord Danzo hasn't obtained the Book of Seals yet, what if he does in the future? Don't be too quick or hasty in proving him wrong.

If all else fails…

Lord Danzo couldn't obtain the Book of Seals...

Just try to find a way to get it for Lord Danzo!

"Go and rest."

Danzo Shimura waved his hand, indicating that Kagura Akihara could leave, and finally added, "During the Chunin Exams, you absolutely cannot lose to that brat named Itachi Uchiha!"

"Can't we just kill him?"

Akihara Kagura's rhetorical question seemed more like an answer to Shimura Danzo.

Danzo Shimura shook his head and sighed softly, "Don't always think about killing people, especially since some of them are still useful. That little brat Itachi Uchiha is still useful to me."

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