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Chapter 65 The Tree and its Roots

“Our base was established not long ago, and we implemented rigorous training and assessments, resulting in a very high loss rate.”

Danzo said slowly, "In order to minimize some losses, I need your illusion magic."

"Five senses control?"

"That's right, a technique that makes them experience life and death repeatedly, and each time they have to have a real feeling of death but without causing any harm."

Danzo nodded.

"No problem, it's very simple."

Akabane readily agreed, but a growing doubt began to form in his mind—how did Danzo know?

The Naraku-sight technique, which combines the manipulation of the five senses, is itself a failure.

Few among the Kurama clan knew about it, let alone outsiders, and even fewer knew that Akabane had studied and practiced it.

After thinking it over, a name came to mind.

"Orochimaru and Danzo have teamed up?"

Akabane pondered for a moment, then quickly rejected the idea.

At this point, Orochimaru had no leverage to cooperate with Danzo; it was likely just Danzo's investment and underhanded maneuvering.

Then comes the problem.

Was Danzo's revelation of this "clue" intentional or unintentional?

This is why he doesn't like being with Danzo. That old man is cunning and full of bad intentions; being with him makes you have to think things through for ages.

After agonizing over it for a while, Akabane simply gave up and stopped thinking about it.

There's no need to worry too much about Orochimaru for now; the priority is to deal with Danzo.

He followed Danzo into the simple courtyard, and then heard the sound of metal clashing.

The sounds of kunai and shuriken.

He had only been a ninja for a month or so, but he immediately recognized what kind of weapon it was.

Do I need to wear a mask?

Danzo asked calmly.

"Manipulation of the five senses—is there anyone else in Konoha who can do that?"

Akabane shook his head.

What's the point of wearing a mask? It's just like burying your head in the sand.

"Then everyone, assemble."

Danzo walked in, leaning on his sword, with Akabane by his side.

The entire room fell silent instantly, and in the blink of an eye, everyone gathered in front of him.

This is the root!

Akabane glanced around. Although he couldn't tell anything from their appearances alone, he could still discern their backgrounds from the subtle differences in their attire.

Two members of the Aburame clan, one from the Hyuga clan, and another large-sized person who is probably from the Akimichi clan.

As for the remaining dozen or so, I really couldn't tell.

“You should all know him. He will now cast an illusion on you.”

Danzo said this with a cold smile, "You should understand what the Kurama clan's illusions are. You will experience the death you fear most. Anyone who cannot bear it can leave now."

The room fell silent; no one stepped forward.

Akabane pursed his lips slightly. He didn't know how Danzo brainwashed him, perhaps using the "Root" rhetoric, but one thing he was very clear about was that no harm did not mean no one could be killed.

"Alright, since no one is quitting, please give up the resistance."

He continued.

Akabane stood there, adjusting his state and mobilizing the chakra within his body.

As everyone sat down, he formed a hand seal, completing it in the blink of an eye—

"The Naraku-sight Technique!"

After a surge of chakra, everyone stopped moving.

“Teacher, the Naraku-sight technique can be fatal even if used multiple times.”

Akabane reminded.

The Naraku-sight technique can see the deepest fears in people's hearts. Those with weak wills may experience their true fears repeatedly, which could lead to mental death—that is, a vegetative state.

“I know, but this is the best way to minimize the losses.”

Danzo was silent for a moment, then said softly, "The Root has never been the light."

"Yes, teacher, you're right, that makes a lot of sense."

Akabane said casually.

He didn't quite agree with Danzo's ideas, but he also disliked Hiruzen Sarutobi's approach. Besides, this was Root, Danzo's territory...

"Ah, little fox..."

Danzo sneered, but secretly he felt a sense of satisfaction.

The third generation wanted to use a two-pronged approach to bring the two most talented individuals under his control, but little did they know that neither of them would accept his methods.

In the end, it was all for nothing.

As time passed, the illusion gradually reached its most terrifying stage, and screams echoed throughout the valley.

One second, two seconds later, everyone woke up, all covered in cold sweat.

"take a break."

Danzo said calmly.

"Sir, we can still..."

"My order is to rest!"

Danzo repeated it sternly.

"Yes."

"Thank you, sir."

The group sat down, panting heavily.

Akabane felt a pang of sympathy; Danzo had truly mastered the art of torturing people.

If illusions are used repeatedly, they will only become numb and break down after repeated use.

While it may seem like we're giving them a rest now, the real pain caused by the manipulation of their five senses will actually make their memories and fears more profound during this time. And these fears will amplify the effects of the next use of the technique...

For example, right now, everyone feels that the pain of dying is real.

The way they looked at Akabane was tinged with fear.

awful!

After a sigh, he composed himself and pondered how to use the technique to maximize its effect.

Okay, use the illusion technique once, then proceed with the guidance.

Akabane thought for a moment and made a decision.

A few minutes later, he used the illusion magic a second time, and a few minutes after that, everyone woke up...

"rest."

Danzo uttered two words.

Akabane sat down, as if about to start a conversation: "Many of you are among the elite of the elite, you have been on the battlefield and killed people, you are not afraid of death itself. I hope you understand what the meaning of the root is."

A crowd turned to look, some listening intently, others questioning or secretly mocking.

"Konoha is a great tree. What happens to a great tree without roots?"

"Imagine that you are the roots, and your families are the tree, the fruit on the tree, or the birds that perch on it. When the roots are gone, the leaves will be crushed. What a scene that would be..."

As Akabane finished speaking, his hands suddenly formed a hand seal—the Naraku-sight Technique!

Imagine, and other scenarios will emerge.

Previously, they might have only seen themselves die in battle, commit suicide due to mission failure, or experience various fears in their hearts, but this time... they will see the deaths of their family members.

"no no!"

"I'll kill you all, I'll kill you all..."

Fear, anger, sadness—a jumble of sounds and emotions emanated from his words.

Danzo remained silent for a moment, then finally burst out laughing.

After a long while, he looked at Akabane and said, "Are you interested in joining Root?"

When he said he was joining, he was not referring to becoming an ordinary member, but rather hinting at the position of successor.

however……

"Teacher, I am not suitable. Please find someone else."

Akabane waved his hands repeatedly.

You can fool others with these kinds of words, but you can't let yourself fall into them. Is this a place for humans to live?

Danzo's death was not unexpected, but it was still a great pity.

Then, he chuckled and said, "It's alright, who can predict the future?"

"..."

Akabane glanced at him, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Look how moved he is. Could it be that his words have fooled Danzo as well?

No way!

As he was pondering this, his eyes darted around aimlessly, when he suddenly noticed something was wrong with one of the people and immediately said, "Oh no! Teacher, wake up the person on the far left in the second row."

Danzo suddenly appeared beside him, patted the other's head, and used the technique of dispelling illusions to instantly break the illusion.

However, after he woke up, he kept shouting, and the shadow on his body expanded wildly, trying to control everything around him.

"Oh!"

After a chop to the neck, Danzo used his body as a shield.

"He was just trapped in the depths of an illusion, thank goodness..."

Akabane took a deep breath, feeling somewhat apprehensive.

"Intelligent people always think more."

Danzo was disappointed and somewhat disheartened. "Let's dispel the illusion and let them rest."

"Yes."

Akabane instantly formed hand seals to dispel the illusion.

As expected, everyone broke free of the illusion, and their emotions were all somewhat off.

However, most people quickly calmed down after seeing Danzo and Akabane, with only a small number, like the one from the Nara family, almost going berserk.

"Training is over for today, everyone take a break."

Chapter 66, Volume 3: The Sharingan!

After the illusion training, Akabane will not need to go again for at least three days.

Although there was a price to pay, Danzo took the blame, so it was a very worthwhile deal.

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