The Devil of Konoha: Starting as a Medical Ninja

Why didn't I know?!

Hiruzen Sarutobi became wary. The power of Root was still very strong, and most importantly, the Root base contained a large number of ninjutsu. Basically, any Root unit in Konoha could be found there.

Unless it's some ninjutsu that Danzo deemed worthless, if Danzo moves, wouldn't that mean these ninjutsu might be exposed...?

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression gradually turned grim, but fortunately, what happened next calmed him down.

At the same spot where they last met, Danzo sat calmly, with a masked young man standing beside him.

"Where are the people from the root?"

Upon meeting Danzo, Hiruzen Sarutobi forgot the purpose of his visit and instead asked about the matter that concerned him most: the disappearance of so many Root ninjas was something Hiruzen Sarutobi simply could not accept.

"Didn't I already give them all to you?"

The shadow clone, impersonating Danzo, glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi with annoyance before adjusting to a comfortable sitting position.

"The last time I saw roots, it was much more than that..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi found Danzo's answer hard to accept. "I only received about thirty people, and some of them were behind-the-scenes personnel and reserves. Were the Root members I met last time fake?"

“That’s all the Root members. Now, there’s no one left in the entire base except for him and me.”

The shadow clone calmly looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi. There was obviously no need to hide this matter, and there was no need to keep Hiruzen Sarutobi on guard here. If he were told that there were only two people here, he might feel more at ease.

"Huh? I clearly saw someone patrolling just now!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his voice a little. He felt that Danzo was just fooling idiots. Putting aside the matter of those Root members, were the Root members who were patrolling outside just now fake?

"Those are all fake, just shadow clones of this child, including the Root members you saw last time, they were all shadow clones..."

The shadow clone spoke casually, then turned its gaze to Hongzhi beside it. After learning through the shadow clone that Hiruzen Sarutobi, the sixth brother, had arrived here, Hongzhi immediately stopped his research on the Impure World Reincarnation and then dismissed all the shadow clones.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to discover that the number of members at the Root base was still increasing, who knows what kind of confusing things he might do.

"real?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi clearly didn't believe it. If it were true, wouldn't that mean the entire Root organization was ruined? In that case, what would Danzo use to plot his position?

Do you think I would lie to you?

The shadow clone asked casually, then looked at Hiroji again, while Hiroji, dressed in Root attire, used the shadow clone directly at that moment.

The next second, two hundred shadow clones appeared directly in the Root base, and everyone's eyes were on Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was standing in place.

If the Thousand Birds Spear were used at this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi would be riddled with holes in no time.

Feeling the chill coming from all directions, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt both incredulous and relieved. When he had contacted the Root members earlier, he had subtly inquired about how many Root members were still around.

Although they didn't answer directly, their eyes gave him a strange feeling, and considering the current situation, the situation back then seemed to be explained.

"You've raised a monster."

Having witnessed this scene firsthand, Hiruzen Sarutobi tentatively believed Danzo. However, now that his doubts had been dispelled, it was time to get down to business.

"I'm taking the Scroll of Seals and Naruto Uzumaki with me..."

Ignoring the gazes of the shadow clones around him, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo, his words no longer as polite as before. The Root no longer posed a significant threat, and it would be difficult for the two of them to turn the tide.

"That's impossible! You can take the Scroll of Seals, but Naruto Uzumaki is the main culprit!"

The shadow clone spoke excitedly, saying that if Danzo were sitting here, he would most likely have made the same choice. The Book of Seals contains almost everything, and since Naruto is the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki, Danzo probably wouldn't give up on him directly.

"He was misled by Shuimu; he didn't do anything particularly wrong!"

Danzo's refusal was within Hiruzen Sarutobi's expectations. If Danzo hadn't refused, Hiruzen Sarutobi would have doubted whether this guy was really Danzo.

"Then he's also a principal offender. This time he stole the Book of Seals, who knows what earth-shattering things he'll do next? Such an unstable Jinchūriki needs to be monitored!"

The shadow clone argued that Naruto was still very important, and although he knew it was impossible to keep him forever, Danzo's attitude still needed to be shown.

With so much happening in Root, as long as Hiruzen Sarutobi believes Danzo is still alive, he won't care about this.

If he finds out that Danzo is dead, then he will definitely investigate many things carefully.

However, Hiroji did not want them to investigate like this. It was best to keep those things buried until the fifth generation took over, at which point everything could proceed naturally.

Even if the fifth generation wanted to clean up the mess left by the older generation, they wouldn't be able to start all over again.

“I don’t think your idea is that we need to guide him onto the right path precisely because he has been misled. If we keep him locked up, once he can use the Nine-Tails’ power, his first target will be Konoha!”

Hiruzen Sarutobi showed no sign of backing down. How could Naruto Uzumaki stay in Root forever? That was a Tailed Beast that could turn the tide of battle!

The shadow clone silently watched Hiruzen Sarutobi. With his gaze, all the shadow clones locked onto Hiruzen Sarutobi. As long as Hiroji gave the order, the two hundred Chidori spears would directly riddle Hiruzen Sarutobi with holes.

"What do you want to do?!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sensed something was wrong; he seemed to have underestimated the Root members surrounding Danzo.

Chapter 96 I am the Hokage!

The shadow clone looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi without much reaction, while Hiroji quietly watched Hiruzen Sarutobi. Now was indeed a good opportunity to kill Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Let alone Hiruzen Sarutobi, even if it were Naruto Uzumaki at his peak, it would be virtually impossible for him to leave this situation unhurriedly.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi is different from Danzo. Danzo had always been lurking in the shadows, and after being attacked, it's somewhat understandable that he changed his views and actions.

If anyone really asks, then just have a shadow clone spread the news that Danzo is about to die.

At that time, no one will doubt that an elderly person who wants to become Hokage will have a change in personality after suddenly hearing such news.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is different. As the Hokage, he has to deal with many people every day, so it's impossible for him to use a shadow clone to impersonate someone else. Not to mention anything else, even the daily tasks that Hiruzen Sarutobi handles would be exposed.

Having figured this out, Hiroji, who was standing next to the shadow clone, moved a little closer to him.

Noticing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression naturally became extremely solemn. If this person wanted to make a move, it would be another terrifying upheaval for Konoha.

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this."

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was on high alert, his shadow clone sighed and then closed his eyes. His mission was over, and now he just needed to sit there obediently.

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

Compared to the shadow clone's sigh, Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice rose several decibels; he seemed somewhat excited, or perhaps a little agitated.

"Come with me."

While Hiruzen Sarutobi was still excited, all of his shadow clones vanished without a trace, and Hiroji also successfully appeared next to Hiruzen Sarutobi using a Body Flicker Technique.

The previously excited Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt a chill. Wasn't this guy's Body Flicker Technique a bit strange?

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no chance to ask questions at this moment, as Hiroji had already headed towards the Root prison, and Hiruzen Sarutobi had to follow.

It's impossible for Iruka and Naruto to have the Book of Seals. According to Danzo, there are only two people left in the entire Root organization. Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi is the Hokage, he would have to go there in person.

Inside the dark prison, Iruka was giving Naruto a lesson, but Naruto had no motivation to continue learning. It wasn't that he didn't want to learn, but the screams that kept coming made it impossible for him to concentrate.

That was a scream coming from the interrogation room, and the one who made the scream was Shuimu, whom he had been chatting happily with yesterday afternoon.

Although he already knew that Mizuki was not a good person after what happened yesterday, Naruto Uzumaki still couldn't calm down when he heard such screams.

"Relax, you definitely won't encounter this situation."

Seeing that Naruto was out of sorts, Iruka couldn't help but comfort him. He was also a little flustered at the moment, because if he didn't get any useful information from Mizuki, he would be the next one to go to the interrogation room.

As for Naruto Uzumaki, as long as the Root members aren't idiots, they won't torture the Jinchuriki. Wouldn't that just drive the Jinchuriki crazy?

Konoha wouldn't do something so idiotic.

Naruto Uzumaki's smile was bitter. He felt that his experience had been quite tragic, but after being imprisoned here, he still missed his previous days.

Only through comparison can one see the difference. Although his previous life was disliked by others, it was still relatively free. Now, although he is not treated differently here, Naruto Uzumaki feels that this is not as good as outside!

Just as the two were speechless, footsteps came from the end of the corridor, and Hiroji walked towards them with Sarutobi Hiruzen.

When Naruto saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, he was at a loss for words, while Iruka smiled.

The Hokage has arrived; they can finally leave this place.

"Didn't you do anything to them?"

Upon arriving outside the prison, Hiruzen Sarutobi, seeing that Naruto Uzumaki and Iruka looked to be in relatively good spirits, asked curiously.

If this leaves even a trace of trauma on Naruto, it could be fatal, since a Jinchuriki who harbors resentment towards the village is exceptionally dangerous.

"Of course not, but we have considered finding someone else to be the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

Hiroji calmly answered Hiruzen Sarutobi's question, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Hiroji in astonishment.

Naruto Uzumaki, who was also in the prison, had a bright idea in his eyes. If he didn't have the Nine-Tails inside him, would he not be hated by everyone?

Iruka's expression was exceptionally interesting. He knew that a Jinchuriki would die if their Tailed Beast was extracted. In other words, Root had considered killing Naruto Uzumaki, the guy who stole the Scroll of Seals.

"With your abilities, it's a waste for you to stay in the Anbu..."

Instead of responding to what had just been said, Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the subject, asking what he would do if the person who stole the Book of Seals wasn't Naruto Uzumaki.

Hongzhi ignored Hiruzen Sarutobi's words and went straight to open the prison door.

The door opened, and Hiruzen Sarutobi waved to Naruto Uzumaki. Naruto was taken aback for a moment, then walked straight out the door and came to Hiruzen Sarutobi's side.

Seeing this, Iruka also began to move, but before he could get close to the door, Hiroji locked it again.

Hiroji's actions immediately drew the attention of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Naruto Uzumaki, and Iruka.

"You'll be released once the investigation at the root is complete..."

After watching Hiruzen Sarutobi for five seconds and finding that Hiroji still hadn't made any move, he left Iruka with these words and turned away, no longer looking at Iruka.

"Come with me."

Afterwards, Hiroji retrieved the Book of Seals with Hiruzen Sarutobi, and then sent Hiruzen Sarutobi and Naruto Uzumaki away from the Root base.

"Why can't Iruka-sensei leave with us?"

As soon as he stepped out of the Root base, Naruto, who had been holding back, asked the question. He had been fantasizing about going to Ichiraku Ramen to celebrate after leaving with Iruka-sensei!

I never expected it to end like this...

"Maybe he'll be out tomorrow."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say much. If he had spoken up, perhaps Iruka could have come out too, but Danzo would have been even more frustrated.

He sensed that Danzo's spirits had waned considerably, and as a longtime friend, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't want to cause Danzo any more distress over an ordinary Chunin.

Naruto Uzumaki wanted to say something more, but in the end he lowered his head. Under Iruka's tutelage, he had indeed grown somewhat.