Water bears at the beginning, wet bone forest eating old people

Chapter 239 Root and Kabuto

"Mr. Kozo! Look at this stinky snake! What a mess he has made of Konoha! It's a mess! Tsunade..."

Danzo's voice suddenly softened when he mentioned Tsunade.

He suddenly remembered that Tsunade was also raised by Gu Zang.

"Tsunade, um... Tsunade already has hemophobia, how can she be the director of the medical department and this Konoha orphanage!"

Speaking of the orphanage, Danzo became furious, and his voice regained its resentment.

"An orphanage is the perfect place to harbor evil! Spy ninjas from other villages can easily appear in an orphanage! Now, Orochimaru has elevated the orphanage to the same status as Konoha Hospital. This is a recipe for disaster! This jerk is dragging Konoha into the abyss!"

Danzo said this harshly, stomping his feet.

He didn't dare to bang the table because Gu Zang had mentioned it once, and Gu Zang was now lying on his table.

"Danzo, Orochimaru has his own intentions, and he is now the Hokage, and it was you and I who advised the monkey to make the choice."

Gu Zang said lightly, his breath was short, and it sounded like he was going to die soon.

"I, I...Ah——"

Danzo regretted it, he really regretted it. If he had known earlier, he would rather break up with Hiruzen and talk to Kozo about it. What if the position of Hokage fell on him?

Although the probability was pitifully low, Danzo knew it very well, but how could he know if it would work without trying? Now he was really feeling upset.

"Orochimaru is such a loser! Konoha will be destroyed by him!"

Danzo gritted his teeth, he was filled with hatred.

What Fourth Hokage? Even the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, he only called the other "Hokage-sama" in person, and that was just to make the other person angry.

As for Orochimaru, that damn Hokage, he is just a useless disciple of my old friend!

"Alright, Danzo, it's time for old guys like you and me to slowly withdraw from the ninja's sight. Konoha belongs to the young people. We just need to provide some protection for them until we die. That's enough."

"Mr. Gu Zang...Alas——"

Another long sigh.

Danzo understood what Gu Zang said.

Danzo felt that he was no less affectionate than anyone else in his deep love for Konoha.

But Mr. Kozo understands me, but that idiot Orochimaru doesn't understand! ?

"What the hell gives you the right to cut my Root's funding?! Why are you just going to attack my Root?! I've been so dedicated to Konoha, and I've taken so many raps on myself, don't you, Orochimaru, know?! In the beginning, it was my Root that took the blame for your human experiments, Orochimaru! I trained you for so many years, and you treat me like this!"

Danzo had a thousand fucking curses in his mind, all of which turned into three words.

White-eyed wolf!

No! White-eyed snake!

Danzo really has to say something. Now that his old friend is not here, Mr. Gu Zang must understand him!

Like a nagging old man, Danzo muttered and cursed to Kozo about Orochimaru, but Kozo didn't seem annoyed at all.

He just found it interesting.

Compared with Kakashi's changes, Danzo's changes are actually the most obvious.

Different from the real Dark Ninja, Danzo's character is not actually dark, but dull, especially in his early years, his dedication is no less than Hiruzen's.

Even when Hiruzen was corrupted by power, Danzo's devotion remained unwavering.

His distorted psychology in the middle and late stages was entirely due to the sense of opposition he felt towards Sarutobi Hiruzen's tight control over power after his unlimited contribution to Konoha.

The Fourth Hokage died, and the Third Hokage took over again? He's getting worse and worse. What the hell did this guy do?

This would make him feel betrayed by the Hokage, his old friend Hiruzen, and Konoha.

But now, Sarutobi Hiruzen has officially abdicated, and the position has been passed to Orochimaru.

Even though Danzo hates Orochimaru a million times, he still admires Orochimaru in his heart.

Whether it is the vigorous and decisive style, the hawkish thinking, or the means, Danzo feels that Orochimaru is the person closest to him. Even if Orochimaru does not defect, Danzo can let Orochimaru inherit his mantle of Shinobi An.

But Danzo never knew that Orochimaru didn't care too much about power, and Orochimaru was even more selfish than Danzo.

Now sitting in the position of the Fourth Hokage, Orochimaru has changed a lot. At least the responsibilities he carries force him to act as the locomotive and lead Konoha to rampage in the ninja world.

But Orochimaru is essentially a cold-blooded guy.

The one who really changed a lot was this guy Danzo.

Danzo was scheming, but his devotion to Konoha remained unchanged, it was his personality that changed.

Compared to the real Anbu, the current Danzo is actually not much different from the Anbu captain back then. In fact, due to the new vitality of Konoha, Danzo seems to have become more energetic. This is the true root of Konoha.

The nourishment from the bottom up will eventually feel the feedback from the top down.

Dangdangdang——

"Danzo-sama, Hokage-sama asked me to report to you. He said that I am a gift from the orphanage to you."

The Hokage's office has been built, and now this Root office has become Danzo's territory again.

There was a knock on the door, and the voice came in, still a little childish.

"Huh, who? Come in!"

Danzo snorted coldly, a gift? Orochimaru, that idiot, also knew that he was too harsh on the Root, but he knew how to give a gift?

The door opened and a thin figure walked in.

Under the dim candlelight, Dou pushed his round-frame glasses, and the reflection of the fire revealed Dou's wise eyes.

"I don't know what Hokage-sama means, but... I am that gift."

"Oh?"

Danzo narrowed his eyes, and in an instant he appeared in front of Kabuto, looking at him.

Although he was short and had a delicate appearance, Kabuto showed no sign of nervousness. He raised his head slightly and met Danzo's eyes.

The old man and the young boy looked at each other like this for half a minute, and then Danzo suddenly laughed.

"Hahahahahaha!!! Good boy, I remember seeing you in the orphanage. After the Battle of Mount Kikyo, you were taken in to the Konoha Orphanage. That same year, Orochimaru came to power and saw your talent. I thought you were going to soar to the sky, but I didn't expect you to be sent to me."

Danzo's voice suddenly became gloomy and full of murderous intent.

"Don't you know that Orochimaru has offended me deeply? This is the Root, the darkest place in Konoha. The Sandaime Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, who you all call so radiant, once called this place a black hole!"

Kabuto blinked and nodded.

"I've heard of some."

"Heh... You were abandoned by Orochimaru and came to the Root. You don't have any special talents, and you're not a family ninja. There's only one outcome for you: death."

In an instant, Danzo sat back in his seat, looking like a real boss.

"I'm not going to personally attack you, so get out of here."

Kabuto looked at Danzo and then at Guzo who was lying on the table looking at him, and suddenly laughed.

"Danzo-sama truly deserves to be the leader of the Root. I thought Orochimaru-sama was trying to appease the dean, but now it seems that Orochimaru-sama has a far-sighted vision that I cannot match."

As he spoke, Kabuto knelt down on one knee.

"Please, Lord Danzo, grant me death, or give me a code name. If I cannot serve the Root, I am willing to die to repay the Hokage's kindness."

"Hmph, idiot."

Danzo rolled his eyes at Kabuto.

It was obvious that Kabuto thought he was strong-willed, but in fact he had been brainwashed by Orochimaru at some point.

A favor of recognition?

Go repay Orochimaru for his kindness! What's the big deal about killing my Root? Isn't that espionage?!

"Compared to Lord Hokage and Lord Danzo, I am indeed a fool, but I must have some good points that Lord Danzo can use."

Kabuto raised his head and said with great confidence.

Danzo glanced at Kabuto and was actually quite tempted. This kid is very suitable for the Root. Orochimaru's vision is impeccable. This is a rough diamond!

But Gu Zang is still here! Old man! Why haven’t you left yet? How can I pretend to be cool if you don’t leave?

"Ahem...Mr. Gu Zang, what do you think?"

"Huh? Oh... fell asleep. Danzo, where were we talking?"

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