From Pirate to Revolutionary Mentor

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Because the expanded meeting is scheduled for five days from now, representatives from various ninja villages and the government office need to depart as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Konoha was escorted by the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, along with Obito Uchiha, Hizashi Hyuga, the Nine-Tails, and the Three-Tails.

Outside the gates of Konoha Village, Kushina and Naruto saw them off.

Meanwhile, Minato Namikaze whispered instructions to Shikaku Nara about village matters during the meeting, and also prepared shadow clones as a backup plan.

More than a decade has passed since the end of the Third Shinobi World War. In that time, new ideas have changed not only the lower-level ninjas, but also the high-ranking officials who hold power.

Under the old mindset, it was unnecessary to leave shadow clones as a precaution when it was known that those people's target was the tailed beast.

However, Minato Namikaze, Shikaku Nara, and others now consider the possibility that the other side might attack Konoha, which has no Kage, or even use them as leverage to force the Kage to leave the village with their Tailed Beasts to attend a meeting.

Waving to the villagers who had come to see him off, Minato Namikaze put on the Hokage's hat and the Fourth Hokage's robe, and headed towards the Land of Rain.

At the village entrance, Naruto sighed, "Dad has really worked hard... The Kage represents not only honor and power, but also the responsibility to the villagers who gave him that power."

Kushina reached out and ruffled her son's hair: "Individuals gather together for a better life, which is why a leader is chosen for the group. And the leader's responsibility is to make everyone live a better life."

The crowd gradually dispersed.

Yamanaka Inoichi quickly caught up with Nara Shikaku and then whispered, "Leaving so ostentatiously doesn't seem like something you would do."

Nara Shikaku glanced at him but did not answer.

Their eyes met briefly before passing each other without explanation. However, the tacit understanding between the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, developed over many years, allowed Yamanaka Inoichi to discern that there was something going on, but he couldn't say more.

The two then did not separate, but instead chatted about their respective offspring.

Nara Shikamaru's laziness, and Yamanaka Ino's unrequited love at such a young age.

……

Meanwhile, at Konoha's small research institute.

This place was established three years ago because the research institute in the Land of Rain created unparalleled value. So, when the five great ninja villages had the resources, they naturally thought of establishing their own research institute to gain profits as well.

Currently, new crop seeds, fertilizers, and even mechanized farming equipment are all provided to various regions by the Land of Rain.

This generation of ninjas, who came from the era of war, naturally wondered if the village would collapse in a very short time if these things were cut off.

Therefore, research institutes in various villages began to take shape.

However, the establishment of a research institute is not something that can be accomplished simply by building rows of buildings. The various hard conditions required for the experiments need to be set by relevant personnel.

Fortunately, Konoha has a group of scientific research talents.

However... these people were remnants of the original root.

Because some members of Root did not put up a last-ditch resistance after Danzo was killed and the organization disbanded, some of them were not captured or discovered.

"Knock knock knock".

There was a knock on the door of a laboratory.

"Come in."

Musa, who was observing the experimental reaction, did not turn around, but continued to stare at sample number nineteen in front of her.

"Please put the ingredients in the refrigerator, on the 17-degree shelf."

However, after a long while, the sound of the refrigerator being opened did not come.

Musa frowned, and discreetly put one hand into her pocket.

next moment……

"Whoosh!"

A flash of silver light passed by, but her wrist was firmly gripped by the other party.

The next moment, a small remote control was taken into the other party's hand.

"You initially wanted to find this in your pocket, right? Unable to find the distress signal, you could only desperately try to use the pen. But all your unexpected moves were taught by me, which naturally made you realize the difference."

As soon as she finished speaking, Musa, who was about to make another move, stopped.

He slightly raised his head, his gaze meeting the other's: "The team consisted of thirty-two people, but only one survived. You expect us to abandon our emotions and become tools for your power? Do you even deserve to be called a teacher?"

The masked Root member said in a deep voice, "From the day you became Root, everything you have belonged to Root, to Lord Danzo. Only Lord Danzo can make Konoha great again!"

"Danzo?"

Mu Sha's face showed a sneer: "That bastard who betrayed the village, his grave must be overgrown with weeds by now, right?"

"Thump, thump, thump..."

The sound of a cane tapping the ground rang out, and a familiar face from the shadows emerged.

"Do you want to betray us, Ding Sixteen?"

Team Ding was a team that used to conduct research at the root.

As for Musa, she is number sixteen.

"Dan...zo?"

Musa's voice was full of surprise, but there was no fear in her eyes.

The tools of the past met their master's gaze without the slightest fear, and even raised their heads with a chilling look.

"The Hokage just left the village today, and you have already shown up. The dawn of the world has arrived, but it has hindered your ambitions and desires."

"I can guess what you want to do, so you want me to cooperate? Heh..."

Amidst the mocking laughter, his gaze had already fallen upon the pen that was being held in his hand.

He loosened his right hand, then suddenly reached out and grabbed it with his left, before thrusting it back towards his own neck.

"Is this really peace? You're so naive, Yi-Sixteen!"

Danzo's voice rang out quickly.

A unique chakra echoed through the laboratory along with the sound, and Musa's hand stopped at that moment.

She had also received an education in new ideas, but she did not develop a domineering aura.

As a former member of Root, after the Hokage erased all of Root's cursed seals, although he had awakened his own thoughts, he was unable to find the will he should firmly uphold.

Past experiences leave an unfillable void and scars in the heart.

She killed her sister, with whom she had lived day and night, and survived, but the blood on her hands could not be washed away, even though her sister told her to live on.

Awakening to domineering power is extremely difficult when one's will is incomplete and one's heart is unable to forgive oneself.

"grown ups……"

With a murmur, the name that had become a thing of the past was finally uttered with difficulty.

Danzo, leaning on his cane, stepped forward and gently stroked Mokusa's cheek: "Is this really peace? The daimyo, who was once respected, has been destroyed. Those noble people have been beheaded one by one, and vast wealth has been amassed in that once weak and humble little country..."

"It was called an operation for liberation, but for three years, chaos has raged from the Land of Rain to all parts of the ninja world. Tens of thousands of people have gone missing, but the truth has been kept completely hidden, and no one knows anything about it."

"You're also a researcher, so you should know very well what price must be paid for experiments to achieve results. And in the years since the so-called academy in the Land of Rain gained power, how many results have been produced, and how many lives have been lost in them?"

"At a single command, even Konoha, one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages and the strongest village in the past, would still have to respectfully offer up a Tailed Beast..."

"Musa, do you think this kind of peace is true peace? Or do you think that this existence is nothing more than the school, or that teacher's ambition?"

Seductive words flowed from Danzo's mouth, his gentle voice a stark contrast to his past self.

A special kind of chakra, mediated by words, permeated the entire laboratory.

A few minutes later, Musa knelt down on one knee.

"Only Lord Danzo can lead Konoha to glory again and bring true peace to the world."

……

After Minato Namikaze left Konoha, one by one, former Root ninjas were lured back into Root.

Meanwhile, underground at the training grounds on the edge of Konoha, Danzo looked at his subordinates.

It's still too weak.

Compared to that woman, he was far too weak.

Divine Arts... If one could obtain the power of true divine arts, then the entire ninja world would be replaced by Konoha.

And for those who want to become gods, the Chakra Fruit, as mentioned by the leader Isshiki Otsutsuki, is the most important thing.

Before the Chakra Fruit is formed, their interests align.

"Is it finished?"

"It's done."

Wearing a mask, Terako knelt on one knee: "As long as the master gives the order, all of us in Konoha will do everything in our power to create chaos."

After concentrating for a moment, Danzo gave the order: "Then let's begin."

……

Meanwhile, at the Hokage Building.

In the Hokage's office, Nara Shikaku, Uchiha Shisui, and Minato Namikaze's shadow clone sitting behind the desk were discussing the village's problems.

"If a situation arises that I cannot handle, I will dissipate on my own and use the special properties of shadow clones to notify my main body immediately."

Uchiha Shisui was somewhat puzzled: "Communicators are quite convenient, why not use that?"

Nara Shikaku said helplessly, "It's difficult for the Hokage to understand the situation in a short time with just a few words. Shadow clones can transmit memories to the main body. Also... if the matter is not something the Hokage can handle alone, we can ask our comrades in the Rain region for help immediately."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shisui understood.

The enemy is no ordinary one. During the Five Kage Summit three years ago after the attack on Sunagakure, the various ninja villages already knew about the existence of extraterrestrial beings through the information provided by the Master.

The legendary Sage of Six Paths' mother, the Goddess of the Rabbit, was merely a servant of the other party.

The entire ninja world, including the chakra power system, was founded by the descendants of servants after the enemy's defeat and passed down through the Ninshu sect.

You can never be too careful.

At this moment, Minato Namikaze's clone spoke up: "The task my main body gave me, as well as some problems inherent in the village itself. There are still remnants of the Root members from back then."

Nara Shikaku sighed.

"Root is not just a group of ninjas who carry out missions. Since its inception, it was originally intended to be a root hidden under a big tree. Therefore, only Danzo knew the full extent of Root's power."

"Later, Root was destroyed, and the curse marks of Root's past were erased under the power of Haki. Most of them chose to abandon darkness and embrace the light. Some of them became steadfast under the influence of new ideas, but because they could not forgive themselves for their past experiences, it was difficult for them to awaken Haki."

"Therefore, the hidden aspects of the villagers have remained unknown, and some of them, due to their past research experiences, have become the basis for establishing the research institute."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shisui thought for a moment and said, "With the awakening of new ideas, even if one hasn't awakened Haki, one can still distinguish right from wrong. I think there's no need to worry about the Root organization."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a tremendous roar echoed outside the windows of the Hokage Building.

Uchiha Shisui's expression was grim.

He just said not to worry, and now he's been slapped across the face. Most importantly, such an explosion will definitely cause casualties.

asshole!

"I'll go check it out first. After Shikaku understands the situation, I'll have the communications officer set up a communication channel and wait for your instructions."

"it is good."

After Shikaku agreed, Shisui instantly disappeared from the spot.

At the same time, figures wearing masks from the past Root members set off explosive tags throughout Konoha Village.

The security forces were dispatched immediately.

The Hyuga clan ninja activated their Byakugan, searching for suspicious individuals from all directions.

After identifying their targets, the figures darted out in three-person teams.

Uchiha Shisui also appeared at the location of the first explosion immediately.

However, he was stunned as soon as he appeared.

"Rain Dragon?"

The person whose name was called paused, but ignored Shisui and threw out more than ten kunai with explosive tags attached.

"Swish, swish, swish..."

In an instant, what was once known as the Body-Swept Stillness split into eighteen, each a physical entity yet not a physical entity.

"Boom boom boom..."

The explosions rang out, but the objects were all thrown into the air.

The next moment, Shisui suddenly appeared in front of the attacker and removed his mask with one hand.

"Are you crazy? You were like that back then..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shisui was startled by the fervor in the other person's eyes.

"Hehehe... Back then? What's the difference between now and back then? What are you trying to say?"

"Only Lord Danzo can bring peace to this world!"

"My sacrifice was meaningful; because of my sacrifice, the world is able to usher in peace!"

"That despicable and shameless person stole Lord Danzo's hard work!"

The seemingly illogical words, however, allowed Shisui to understand the other party's situation.

Illusion? Or perhaps a technique like his own Mangekyou Sharingan?

Change your perception from the bottom of your heart.

"Wake up!"

The hand that was pressing against the other person's face suddenly burst forth with a surge of heat.

"Crack...bang!"

With such domineering power, the mask shattered instantly.

A powerful aura was also injected into the opponent's body, but due to concerns about damaging his brain, it was only a tiny amount.

Yet even this faint air of dominance caused a hint of struggle to appear in the other person's eyes.

"Shisui! Danzo! Danzo!"

After the exclamation, the other person tried to break free again.

With his hands forming hand seals, he attempted to unleash a lightning ninjutsu at such close range.

"Get out of the way!"

A voice rang out, and a green figure descended.

Crimson lightning crackled around Might Guy.

"Youth shouldn't be a time of confusion, wake up, comrades!"

……

(End of this chapter)