Konoha: Naruto, trained by Aizen

Naruto is training with Sasuke and Sakura.

Sasuke was bathed in lightning, constantly training his Lightning Release chakra nature transformation.

Sakura, on the other hand, keeps torturing and killing fish, then reviving them.

Finally, he fixed his malicious gaze on Sasuke.

"Sasuke, how about you let me beat you half to death, and then heal you?"

Upon hearing Sakura's words, Sasuke was immediately speechless: "What are you talking about?"

"This is good for you too. Only through repeated serious injuries can you get a chance to break through your limits," Sakura said, widening her eyes and feigning innocence.

"Think about it, cells can become more active under the stimulation of Lightning Release, but the threat and pain of serious injury can cause a surge of adrenaline. In this case, the body's Lightning Release cells may be able to better influence the body..." Sakura opened her eyes and started talking nonsense.

"Hmm, that seems to make sense." Sasuke's eyes widened, and he looked thoughtful, even somewhat tempted.

Then he quickly recalled Sasuke's screams and Sakura's encouraging voice:

"Hang in there, Sasuke. I'll heal you right away. Don't worry, I'll just be hitting your chest. It won't hurt. Even if it does hurt, it'll only make you faint for a second. You'll be fine in the blink of an eye. You must hold on. This is a great opportunity to train your will."

"Damn it, Sakura..."

Listening to Sasuke and Sakura's exaggerated voices, Naruto, who was training his spiritual pressure on the side, smiled slightly.

"Ahem, Naruto, I heard you're going to join Root." Jiraiya, the wanderer who had been loitering around the bathhouse, came over and asked Naruto.

Seeing Naruto nod, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh.

He understood that Naruto had once again become a tool for politicians.

"Although the Root is a bit dark, you can still learn something from it." Jiraiya hesitated for a moment before giving Naruto some advice.

"You can go back to the Spirit World anytime. You should also go back occasionally to keep those two immortals company. They like you very much." Jiraiya scratched his head and grinned foolishly.

He wasn't worried that Naruto's mind would be controlled by Root.

Because he has now formed bonds with everyone.

Moreover.

Such a gentle personality cannot be changed by simple brainwashing.

“I will.” Naruto nodded.

At that moment, a Root ninja wearing an animal mask arrived.

"I am a Root ninja, and I am here to take you to see Lord Danzo."

After saying goodbye to Jiraiya and his companions, Naruto followed the Root ninjas to the Root base.

"Naruto is going to..." Sakura asked, puzzled.

"Naruto has joined Root." Jiraiya sighed. "In a few days, someone will replace Naruto and join your team."

"Huh? How could this be? Why?!" Sakura and Sasuke's expressions changed, and they exclaimed in unison.

......

the other side,

Naruto followed the secret passage to the Root base, but the masked ninjas around him did not react at all to the arrival of a new face.

They repeat their work like emotionless robots.

Upon entering the room deep inside, the door creaked open with a tooth-grinding sound, and a stench of decay assaulted the senses.

Through the dim light, Naruto saw Danzo stand up and walk towards him, leaning on his cane.

He walked slowly, casting a long shadow behind him. It wasn't until he reached Naruto that Naruto could see the joy in Danzo's cloudy eyes.

"Welcome to Root. From now on, I will be your teacher, Naruto Uzumaki." Danzo stood in front of Naruto and said in a deep voice.

"Bang!" The door slammed shut, shutting out the light from outside.

Naruto looked at Danzo, a gentle and confident smile on his face:

"Please take good care of me from now on, Danzo-sensei!"

Chapter 128 Root Squad Teammates, Aburame Clan?

Because they spend most of their time in the dark, Root ninjas all possess a dark aura.

The layout within the root base is even more oppressive.

Ordinary ninjas would feel their limbs go weak and a sense of fear would arise spontaneously upon entering the Root base.

The pressure from the roots is far greater than that from the shadows.

But Naruto's elegance and composure were dazzling.

Danzo found Naruto more and more pleasing to the eye.

I remember being confident and composed when I was young.

“Actually, from the very beginning, Root was the best choice for you.” He looked at Naruto with a smile and said.

"Although there were many twists and turns along the way, as long as the result is good, that's enough," Naruto said with a smile.

"That's right, you're right." Naruto's words implied that Root was in a good situation, and this flattery made Danzo feel very pleased.

"Then, teacher, I wonder what I need to do after joining Root? I believe you know what I'm thinking; I want to become stronger as soon as possible," Naruto asked gently, his face kind.

Naruto was still quite wary of the Root base.

Danzo and Orochimaru have always had a cooperative relationship, and Danzo is not opposed to various human experiments. It cannot be ruled out that he might conduct human experiments on himself.

After all, even if the power of the third generation is great, it is impossible to be all-encompassing when one is deeply involved in the root base.

It's never wrong to be cautious.

"Just like I told you before, I will give you a lot of freedom. The ninja missions you took before were too low-level. Without the experience of life and death, you cannot become a qualified ninja. I will give you the opportunity to grow and let you experience the experience of death through high-difficulty missions."

"Of course, these commissions are not simple for you. You may encounter powerful enemies, or you may be asked to do things that violate ethics and morality. You may use defenseless civilians as hostages to lure the target out, kill the civilians, provoke the target, or use civilians' bodies for experiments."

“The Root’s requests are things that ordinary ninjas would not touch, nor would they dare to touch. All you have to do is complete them.”

Danzo's tone became calm, as if he were recounting something mundane.

His cloudy eyes stared intently into Naruto's eyes, yet he was surprised to see gentleness and tranquility within them.

"I understand. I will meet your expectations, Danzo-sensei." Naruto's tone remained unchanged, as if he were hearing nothing more than a commonplace remark.

Danzo turned and walked away hunched over, his voice fading into the distance.

"Naruto Uzumaki, you are even more outstanding than I thought. You can leave now. Your teammates are waiting for you outside."

As he was about to disappear into the darkness, Danzo paused, his hoarse voice echoing in the dim space.

"The mission of Root is to become the eyes of Konoha, nipping any potential threat in the bud. Grow well, Naruto, don't let me down. In the future, you will be the leader of Root."

Danzo's voice traveled through the decaying air and then faded into the distance.

"Clang, clang, clang." The sound of the cane rang out again, and soon Danzo disappeared into the darkness.

"The leader of the Root?"

Naruto watched Danzo walk away silently, a smile playing on his lips, his eyes behind his thick glasses calm and composed.

Naruto was very curious as to why Danzo was so insistent on taking him as his disciple.

at first.

He thought Danzo only coveted his bloodline limit and the Nine-Tails within him.

But now it seems that Danzo really is grooming himself as his successor.

Do you hope to become the leader of the Roots in the future and assist him?

I never imagined that the leader of the Roots would be so naive.

When the cold darkness is tinged with emotion, it becomes riddled with flaws.

Naruto chuckled softly, turned around, and walked out of the room.

As he stepped out of the root base, the blinding sunlight made his eyes, which were already accustomed to darkness, squint slightly.

A gentle breeze carries a fragrance that washes away the decay within the roots.

Two figures had been waiting for a long time outside the base.

When they saw Naruto appear, they walked towards him.

"Naruto!" A familiar voice rang out, and Rock Lee scratched his head and grinned foolishly under Naruto's slightly surprised gaze.

"You didn't expect this, did you, Naruto? I'll be your teammate from now on. And this is Aburame Nene from the Aburame clan."

"Hello, Naruto Uzumaki." The woman standing next to Rock Lee wore a heavy black robe, her face covered with a black cloth, and her eyes were calm.

Judging from her long eyelashes and beautiful eyes, one could tell that Nellie, the Oil Maiden, must have been a beauty.

Unfortunately, Rock Lee Naruto isn't interested in beautiful women.

"Hello." Naruto's thick glasses reflected the light, and his tone was gentle.

The Aburame clan is one of the major clans in Konoha. They are quite mysterious, and their ancestral secret technique, Insect Technique, can be used not only for combat but also for reconnaissance, defense, and many other purposes.

The Aburame clan views their bodies as nests for insects, feeding them with chakra.

Naruto had witnessed Shino Aburame's battle; the insects were incredibly difficult to defend against during combat.

You might get infected if you're not careful.

Unlike other families, the Aburame clan has more connections with the Root clan.

Unlike the Anbu, Root ninjas are almost all trained from a young age.

There is no emotion within their roots; they are cultivated using extremely cruel and bloody methods.

In the end, they will become emotionless and soulless killing machines.

I learned this from the fourth generation.

Danzo was extremely cautious in his actions.

The reason for arranging for the oil maid Nerei was definitely to monitor him.