bookmarkrole Chapter 200 Danzo also wants to be the sun? The debt of gratitude is never enough?
Chapter 200 Danzo also wants to be the sun? The debt of gratitude is never enough?
Chapter 200 Danzo also wants to be the sun? He still has so much debt of gratitude (and a scapegoat) to carry?
"Do I need to tell you why I'm here?"
Danzo's hoarse voice rang out from the doorway, revealing undisguised arrogance.
As he spoke, his single eye, protruding from his bandage, swept over everyone in the room, showing no regard for Tsunade standing in the entryway.
Tsunade raised an eyebrow, her expression immediately darkening.
As the Hokage, she was naturally displeased to be treated so rudely.
Moreover, despite her still charming young woman appearance, she is actually of the same generation as Danzo, and is a princess of the Senju clan.
No matter what, she was not someone Danzo could easily provoke.
Seeing this, Shizune's expression changed slightly, and the little pig "Tuntun" in her arms let out a soft snort.
Shizune took a half step forward, about to reprimand Danzo for his rudeness towards the Hokage, but Tsunade stopped her with a raised hand.
Tsunade knew that Danzo was arrogant.
Instead of confronting him head-on, it's better to see what this old guy is up to.
Thinking of this, Tsunade snorted coldly and did not continue to ask questions. She simply stood with her arms crossed and quietly watched Danzo's every move.
Naruto, who was standing to the side, had experienced several dreams and was no longer the naive genin who had just graduated.
He also sensed the subtle tension, quietly moved closer to Xiang, and, as always, squinted his eyes, turning his head back and forth in confusion.
Danzo, leaning on his cane, slowly stepped into the house with a stooped posture.
The morning sunlight streamed through the open door, casting a play of light and shadow on his face, which was half wrapped in bandages.
He approached with a mysterious expression, his gaze passing directly past Tsunade and landing on Naruto not far away.
When he saw Naruto, a confident smile appeared on his lips.
In the living room, Naruto scratched the back of his head and muttered to himself, "Who is this old man?"
Naruto is face-blind and remembers people only by their nicknames. He was completely baffled and had no idea what this strange old man who had suddenly barged into his house wanted.
Hearing Naruto's mutterings, Danzo stopped, cleared his throat, and introduced himself in a deep voice: "Hmph, I am the Hokage advisor of Konoha Village."
"Hokage advisor?" Naruto blinked. "What does that do?"
Danzo's expression froze.
He originally intended to use his status to intimidate Naruto, but he didn't expect that the other party didn't recognize him at all, nor did he know what the position of Hokage Advisor was.
This displeased Danzo, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across his face.
However, Danzo was a man who had seen many storms, and this unexpected incident was not enough to make him lose his composure.
He quickly coughed twice, concealing his displeasure, and put on a reserved smile: "Never mind, let's not talk about that. I came to see you today—well, it's because you did a great job in the Chunin Exams recently, thank you for your hard work."
He slowly walked a few steps closer, nodding with a rather kind expression: "Konoha has always been known for its clear system of rewards and punishments. Especially me..."
They saw and appreciated the sacrifices made by the ninjas below.
Danzo's feigned amiable demeanor made Tsunade unable to suppress a hint of sarcasm.
It seems this old guy is also here to get closer to Naruto.
Regardless of whether Danzo is qualified to call himself a "Hokage advisor" now, Tsunade found it amusing just his pretentious and condescending manner.
At this moment, Tsunade did not expose him. Instead, she stepped aside with great interest and watched the spectacle with her arms crossed.
"That—Lord Danzo, right?"
Naruto was completely bewildered by Danzo's words and couldn't help but ask, "Shouldn't Sasuke have performed the best in the Chunin Exams? I didn't even play in the final round, so what did I do?"
Naruto scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.
He genuinely felt he had nothing to boast about; Sasuke had far outshone him during the exams.
A casual remark caused Danzo's expression to change slightly.
The series of unexpected events and setbacks infuriated the old consultant: "Why does this nine-tailed brat have so many problems!"
Danzo muttered to himself, a vein throbbing on his forehead, revealing a somewhat embarrassed expression.
But who is Danzo?
Having seen his share of storms, this embarrassing situation was nothing to him.
Danzo quickly composed himself, nodding with a forced smile, and said, "Really? You're quite modest."
Danzo then dropped the topic that had put him in an awkward position.
He reached into his robes and slowly took out a scroll from the inner pocket of his chest.
Danzo held the scroll in his hand, nodded slightly, and solemnly handed it to Naruto.
"This is something I prepared especially for you!" Danzo said solemnly, with a hint of smugness. "This kind of thing isn't something just anyone can get."
He narrowed his single eye slightly, looking Naruto up and down: "Your chakra nature is wind, right? This scroll contains a powerful wind-style ninjutsu. I've pondered it for a long time and feel that only this technique can best reflect my appreciation and help you grow stronger quickly."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room immediately turned their attention to the scroll.
Xiang and Shizune both widened their eyes in unison, unable to resist wanting to see what kind of secret technique was inside the scroll.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes, a hint of inquiry and curiosity flashing across them.
Although the Shimura clan did not have many descendants or encourage its members to have more children, and instead focused on infighting, the Shimura clan was far less numerous than the Sarutobi clan.
After Danzo sacrificed himself to seal the bridge, the Ninja War still had three thousand members of the Sarutobi clan, but it was difficult to even find ninjas from the Shimura clan with the three surnames.
However, as a major clan that joined Konoha along with the Sarutobi clan, he did possess some rather powerful and unique Wind Release techniques.
If Danzo is willing to take it all out this time, then he has really gone all out.
After all, the gifts Tsunade brought today were nothing more than ramen ingredients that Naruto loves to eat and nutritional supplements. In terms of improving a ninja's strength, they are naturally far less practical than precious ninjutsu.
Naruto was completely stunned.
He never expected that the strange old man he met for the first time would immediately teach him ninjutsu!
Isn't this treatment a bit too good?
Even more coincidentally, Naruto was annoyed that Kakashi-sensei had left halfway through.
There's no training mission today, so I'm just doing nothing. The ninjutsu that came to my doorstep is exactly what I wanted!
"Th-thank you?"
Naruto was filled with surprise. He quickly took the scroll with both hands and carefully examined it.
Upon seeing this, Danzo raised his chin slightly, his smugness deepening.
He stood with his hands behind his back, adopting the posture of a master instructing a junior, and slowly said, "Do you know? The ninjutsu in this scroll is my signature technique! I never teach it to just anyone."
Upon hearing this, Naruto became even more curious and expectant.
He took a deep breath, carefully unsealed the scroll, and then unrolled it with a "whoosh".
The large characters that appeared on the scroll immediately jumped into Naruto's eyes: "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough".
Naruto was stunned for a moment, his expression changing rapidly.
The initial excitement froze into confusion the moment he saw the name of the technique, followed by a strange look of bewilderment.
However, Danzo completely failed to notice the change in Naruto's expression.
He was currently basking in his own image of "generous giving," and was spouting off to himself, "How about it, Naruto Uzumaki?"
"This is a C-rank ninjutsu! It's on a completely different level from the Three Body Techniques you learn at the Ninja Academy."
Danzo earnestly instructed, "I hope you will diligently practice this ninjutsu and bring glory to Konoha in the future, carrying forward the Will of Fire! As long as you work hard, Konoha will never let you down!"
After saying that, he raised his hand and patted Naruto's shoulder, his posture condescending, as if he were bestowing a favor.
"Woolen cloth"
Naruto was jolted by the slap and let out a strange soft sound, momentarily at a loss for how to respond.
Xiang, standing to the side, was incredibly curious.
Seeing Naruto unroll the scroll, she couldn't help but peek over.
When Xiang saw the name of the technique, she was stunned at first, and then she showed a strange expression just like Naruto.
Danzo noticed Xiang's subtle movements, frowned, and said unhappily, "Who are you? How dare you peek at my secret ninjutsu?"
Xiang was scolded by him, her pretty face turned pale, and she quickly took half a step back, not daring to say another word.
Tsunade was about to lash out when she saw her disciple was frightened, but before she could speak...
Danzo had already realized that Kaori was now living with Naruto.
If we were to attack her at this moment and upset Naruto, it would be a losing proposition.
Thinking of this, Danzo swallowed the rest of his words, only letting out a cold snort and waving his hand with a gloomy face, saying, "Let it go this time."
This is a one-time exception!
The room returned to quiet.
Danzo nodded in satisfaction, his gaze returning to Naruto.
Naruto stared at the scroll in his hand, saying nothing.
Danzo thought Naruto was too happy to speak, and he became even more smug.
As expected, he was just a genin who had just graduated and had never seen the world.
I doted on him a little, and the little devil was so grateful he cried and obeyed obediently.
In fact, ever since he learned of the existence of the dream world, Danzo had paid special attention to the dream records that Kakashi submitted.
However, it was out of concern for Naruto and Sasuke, to prevent them from being targeted by malicious individuals.
Kakashi's dream records do mention Naruto and Sasuke training in their dreams.
However, no specific details about the practice were recorded.
Therefore, in Danzo's stereotype, Naruto was still the bottom-ranked student at the ninja academy who almost failed to graduate.
He never imagined that the true strength of this blond kid in front of him was already far beyond what it used to be.
Just as Danzo was secretly plotting how to further strengthen their relationship, Naruto finally raised his head.
He clicked his tongue somewhat awkwardly, rolled up the scroll in his hand again, and then handed it back to Danzo with both hands: "You can have that scroll back."
"Um?"
Danzo, upon hearing this, thought he had misheard.
Seeing that he didn't accept, Naruto had to awkwardly explain, "Thank you for your kindness, but I already know this ninjutsu, so I don't need it."
As soon as he finished speaking, the air in the living room seemed to freeze instantly.
Danzo's smile froze on the spot, his smug expression as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water on his head.
He stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "W-what did you say?!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Naruto scratched his head and said matter-of-factly, "I've already learned this C-rank ninjutsu. What's so special about it? Don't even mention it, I've learned several A-rank Wind Release ninjutsu!"
Upon hearing this, Jingyin could no longer contain herself. She quickly lowered her head, covered her mouth, and began to giggle, her delicate shoulders trembling.
Tsunade, however, became even more unrestrained and burst out laughing.
"Hahaha, Danzo, you really have the nerve! A mere C-rank ninjutsu, and you dare to present it as a gift?!"
Tsunade put her hands on her hips and laughed jokingly.
"What?!"
Danzo's face turned pale, then red and then white, looking as ugly as if he had swallowed a fly.
He never expected that his prized gift would be rejected, especially in front of Tsunade!
"Impossible, this is impossible—"
Danzo's hand holding the scroll trembled slightly, and he kept muttering to himself, "How could you have already learned it? This brat..." He was shocked, angry, and embarrassed, but Naruto's innocent expression showed no sign of lying.
Recalling Naruto's words earlier, "I've learned several A-rank ninjutsu," Danzo felt a sharp pang in his heart.
When did this twelve-year-old genin become so outrageous?!
Danzo snorted coldly, his face ashen, and without saying goodbye, he turned and left, leaning on his cane, his heart filled with rage.
Seeing this, Shizune could no longer hold back and burst into laughter, clutching her stomach: "I-I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade—I just couldn't help it."
Tsunade herself was all smiles, waving her hand: "It's alright, I'm almost suffering from internal injuries too. Hmph, let that old guy taste what it's like to run into a wall."
As she spoke, Tsunade turned to Naruto and Kaori, and loudly warned them, "Listen carefully, you two. Danzo is treacherous and cunning; he's no saint. His sudden attempt to curry favor with you today is simply to make you remember his kindness and work for him in the future. If he offers you any benefits later..."
You have to be extra careful, understand?
"Oh." Naruto nodded, seemingly understanding.
Xiang replied solemnly, "Understood, Master."
Tsunade nodded in satisfaction and gently patted Naruto's shoulder: "Well—Naruto, you did a good job today!"
"Well done! That's truly gratifying!"
Hehehe!
Naruto, flattered by Tsunade's praise, scratched his head and grinned sheepishly.
Shizune, carrying the piglet, stepped forward and couldn't help but softly praise, "Naruto, your reaction just now was so clever!"
"W-Where—" Naruto scratched his face sheepishly, "I-I didn't mean to—"
The group looked at each other and burst into laughter, instantly lightening the atmosphere in the room.
After the laughter subsided, he realized he still had important business to attend to.
She glanced at the clock on the wall, then said to Naruto and Kaori, "It's getting late, we should head back. Naruto, Kaori, get some rest, and remember to come find me at the Hokage Building another day."
Naruto scratched his head and tried to persuade him to stay, saying, "Leaving so soon? Why don't you stay for lunch before you go?"
Tsunade waved her hand and laughed, "No need, I have some things to do this afternoon. Maybe next time, I'll come and mooch a meal from you again!"
Tsunade was still worried about Jiraiya and couldn't even finish her meal with Naruto.
"Okay, Granny Tsunade!" Naruto replied readily.
Xiang also stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Lady Tsunade, please take care."
Tsunade nodded with satisfaction, then turned and walked towards the door with Shizune.
Now that Naruto is closer to her, she believes her chances of entering that mysterious dream world again will greatly increase.
the other side.
On a secluded, towering rooftop in Konoha Village, under a clear blue sky, two figures stood side by side on the edge of the eaves.
A gentle breeze stirred Jiraiya's long white hair and the hem of his signature red haori.
Under the eaves, the entire village of Konoha was laid out before them, with people coming and going on the streets in a peaceful scene, a stark contrast to the serious topic the two were discussing.
At the same time, not far away, an eagle spread its wings and soared across the sky, letting out a clear cry, before disappearing into the distant mountains in an instant.
"This can't be right?!" Kakashi stared at one of the legendary Sannin beside him, speechless for a long time.
"Lord Jiraiya, what you just said—is it true?!"
Jiraiya nodded solemnly: "I know it's hard for people to believe, but it's exactly as I said, without a doubt."
Kakashi's Adam's apple bobbed, and he couldn't help but look around, as if to confirm whether he was still in reality.
It's different from what Tsunade thought.
Jiraiya came to find Kakashi not because of Orochimaru, but because of Nagato and the others.
Just now, Jiraiya told Nagato in detail about the dreams he had recently experienced.
This series of shocking news still feels like a dream to Kakashi.
Although he had entered that dream world several times in the past few days, his father, Hatake Sakumo, was never home each time he entered, so Kakashi knew nothing about his father's experiences in the dream.
Now, upon suddenly hearing Jiraiya mention that in that dream world, his father had actually recruited several important members of the Akatsuki organization to serve under him, including Nagato, who possessed the legendary Rinnegan, Kakashi found it utterly absurd.
Seeing this, Jiraiya shrugged helplessly and said with a wry smile, "To be honest, my reaction was similar to yours when I first heard about it. But that's how it happened."
Kakashi then came to his senses. He turned to look at Jiraiya, his expression a mixture of confusion and seriousness: "Lord Jiraiya, you specifically told me all this, is it because you want to..."
Jiraiya stopped smiling and let out a long sigh.
He slowly walked to the other end of the rooftop, gazing at the horizon beyond Konoha Village, as if he could see the small village that was perpetually shrouded in rain through layers of clouds.
"Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, I raised those three children for three whole years."
Jiraiya's voice was low, filled with deep regret and worry.
"I know their character very well. If it weren't for their kind nature and the burning ideal of peace in their hearts that moved me, I wouldn't have been willing to stay and teach them ninjutsu back then—"
At that moment, Jiraiya's mind flashed back to the cheerful and innocent smiles of Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.
Now that things have changed and people are no longer the same, the thought of them falling to such a state weighed heavily on his heart.
Kakashi listened quietly without interrupting.
Jiraiya turned to look at Kakashi and said solemnly, "I personally went to Amegakure to investigate a while ago. Although I didn't find any trace of Pain, it wasn't a complete waste of time—at least I can confirm one thing: when Akatsuki was first established, it was not the dangerous organization it is today, whose main members are rogue ninjas, but an ideal group that pursued peace and called for an end to war."
"What?!" Kakashi's pupils constricted sharply upon hearing this.
Jiraiya's words shocked him, but he also vaguely sensed an unusual sense of familiarity.
He pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, "An organization originally established for peace has ultimately degenerated into a dangerous group composed of rogue ninjas—this trajectory feels somewhat familiar. Could it be that someone has done something to them in the shadows, causing them to become what they are now?"
A name suddenly popped into Kakashi's mind—Obito.
Back then, Obito was a kind-hearted and passionate young man, but due to a dramatic change in fate, he became the person he was later.
Upon closer reflection, wasn't there some mysterious force pulling the strings behind his downfall?
At this thought, Kakashi's heart tightened, and his fists clenched even tighter. A cold glint flashed in his eyes: "Indeed, behind all of this, there is very likely Jiraiya." He looked at him, slowly nodded, and said in a deep voice, "That's right. That's why I came to find you."
Upon hearing this, Kakashi understood: "You mean you want me to find out who's behind this in the dream?"
Jiraiya nodded solemnly: "That's right. In reality, we don't yet know the enemy's true strength, but in the dream world, we might be able to find some clues. Kakashi, it's most suitable to entrust this matter to you."
Kakashi hesitated, then asked, "Should we tell Lady Tsunade about this?"
Jiraiya remained silent for a moment, then finally waved his hand: "No need for now, we can investigate this privately between the two of us."
He immediately bowed slightly and said firmly, "I understand! Next time I enter that dream world, I will definitely investigate carefully!"
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