stonecrandall Chapter 19 I must reward you handsomely!
Chapter 19 I must reward you handsomely!
Compared to Shisui, Kazuhiko's speed was far inferior.
After all, one is Shisui with the ability to instantly switch bodies, and the other is a medical ninja; it's normal for the difference to be significant.
When Kazuhiko arrived at the shooting range, Itachi was standing in the center of the field, holding several kunai in his hand, his eyes fixed on the bullseye in the distance.
Hearing footsteps, Itachi turned his head and looked over.
Their eyes met, and his gaze paused almost imperceptibly.
He still remembers saying things like, "We will never see each other again."
So Itachi involuntarily looked away and unconsciously tightened his grip on his kunai.
Kind of embarrassing.
I think I should say hello...
Not far away, Shisui leaned against a tree trunk, arms crossed, and smiled slightly when he saw Kazuhiko.
"Brother Heyan."
Zhi Shui took the initiative to approach, getting straight to the point:
Danzo invited me to join Root.
Kazuhiko was slightly taken aback. "When did this happen?"
"Just earlier today, Lord Danzo said that joining Root would give me the power to mobilize Root ninjas."
Zhi Shui was clearly somewhat tempted.
"In that case, I will have the opportunity to gradually remove Root's surveillance and restrictions on the Uchiha clan, and truly possess the power to protect the village and the Uchiha."
At this point, Shisui looked at Itachi.
"I think... since the Third Hokage said Itachi has the mindset of a Hokage, he should be more suitable for the Anbu than me. That way, I can join Root with peace of mind."
Shisui then looked at Kazuhiko:
"What do you think, He Yan?"
I think you're just being delusional.
Instead of believing you can defeat Shimura Danzo, you should believe Itachi.
At least Itachi could prevent Danzo from attacking Sasuke. In the original work, Itachi not only gave Sasuke away for free, but also donated a Mangekyou Sharingan with Kotoamatsukami.
He played a winning hand terribly.
Brother Zhishui, listen to my advice:
The water in the root system is too deep for you to grasp.
"Are you saying that Itachi has a better chance of becoming Hokage than you?"
Kazuhiko did not directly refute Shisui, but instead went along with him and smoothed out his fuss.
Although Shisui's affection level has reached the [Bond] level, it's impossible for her to believe everything Hiko says.
When speaking, one still needs to embellish the words.
The itachi, who was practicing his throwing, turned around and looked at Shisui in shock.
Didn't we agree to support you in running for Hokage?
Why did you ask me to join the Dark Division?
Shizuku shook his head in denial:
"no……"
But then he looked at Itachi and smiled.
"It's not that you have a better chance of becoming Hokage than me, but that you are more qualified to become Hokage than me."
Shisui looked at Kazuhiko with a sincere expression:
"To bear the title of Hokage, great strength is secondary. The Third Hokage led Konoha through three Shinobi World Wars, ensuring its survival, not through strength, but through wisdom. After all..."
Shisui winked at Kazuhiko.
"The Third Hokage has no record of fighting any Kage, yet he is still called the 'Strongest Hokage.' I believe that's the key to becoming Hokage—the 'Hokage mindset'!"
Brother Zhishui, are you serious about what you said?
Itachi looked at Shisui with a strange expression.
Kazuhiko was a little confused about the composition of the water.
Is this kid sucking up to the third generation, or is he trying to undermine the third generation?
If you call him yin and yang, Shisui took the Third Hokage as his role model among the Hokage.
If you call him a sycophant, what does "the strongest Hokage with no record of fighting a Kage" even mean?
You should be glad this isn't Uchiha territory and there are no cameras here.
Otherwise, I think your job as a squad leader in the secret service is over.
"Therefore, physical strength is completely irrelevant; a strong mind is the essential condition for becoming Hokage!"
Shisui looked at Kazuhiko with regret.
"In my opinion, Kazuhiko is the one who should be the leader of the Uchiha clan and bear the name of Hokage! It's a pity that his strength is lacking..."
It's definitely a bit outdated now.
But don't worry, brother, I'll catch up on that right away.
When I return and achieve the Jonin Ten-Time Ranking, I will take on the heavy responsibility of leading the Uchiha clan and bear the name of Hokage. I will never lose!
No, Shisui is too savvy.
I must give you a powerful keyword as a huge reward!
[You assigned the following keywords to the target: Basic Physical Combat (White), Basic Shadow Clone Technique (White), Combat Mindset (White)]
[The target term is already taken; assignment will fail.]
Sigh, Kazuhiko thought to himself.
It is truly a pity that I cannot reward my first believer.
Once I've extracted all your entries, the extra powerful entries will be yours first!
"Since Itachi is more qualified to be Hokage than me, then I'll settle for the next best thing——"
Zhi Shui's gaze was firm.
"So I want to join Root and become the next leader of the Root organization, to assist the Hokage."
From its founding to its collapse, the Root organization had only one leader, and that was—
Danzo Shimura.
Kazuhiko felt so stifled that he couldn't help but ask:
Why do you believe you can become the next leader of Root?
"I've already learned about Root's structure and its mission through the Anbu. Furthermore, Danzo Shimura, as the leader, personally invited me to join Root and made a promise. With all these factors combined, I have no reason not to become the leader."
Kazuhiko:……
People can become speechless when they are at their extreme.
Can I believe that the men's football team is already preparing for the next World Cup?
"Did you know that the Root organization has secret methods to control ninjas?"
Shisui shook his head.
"The Seal of Tongue Severance can ensure that even if a Root ninja dies, he will never betray Danzo and Root's secrets."
Kazuhiko's face was serious. "Furthermore, Danzo has secret methods I'm unaware of, capable of emotionally erasing and mentally controlling ninjas. Is this the kind of Root you want to join?"
Shisui opened his mouth, somewhat incredulous.
For most people in Konoha, Root is a legendary entity.
They may have heard of the Roots, but they don't know where they are or what methods they use.
Shisui's expression shifted several times, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated:
"But if we don't go, the rift between the Uchiha and Konoha will only widen. Moreover, if the Uchiha want to become Hokage, they should align themselves with the higher-ups in Konoha, and Danzo's position in Konoha is second only to the Hokage..."
Itachi couldn't help but speak up at this moment:
"As far as I know, Root ninjas would rather die than reveal any information, which fits the characteristics of the Tongue-Severing Seal. Moreover, their loyalty to Danzo is terrifying; they are true suicide soldiers."
Shisui frowned as he received corroboration from Itachi.
"To stop the water, what the cracks need is a bridge, not a sacrifice."
Kazuhiko made the final decision:
"Shimura Danzo's invitation to you is ill-intentioned. Refuse it outright, and be careful of Danzo. In Konoha, Danzo is our Uchiha's number one enemy."
Shisui and Itachi looked at him in confusion.
The Uchiha clan has many enemies in Konoha, including any ninja who have acted against them.
But if you ask who is the most hated, 90% of the Uchiha would say:
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.
What merits or abilities did Danzo Shimura possess to become the Uchiha clan's number one enemy?
Is he stronger than the second generation?
Or did he also invent many forbidden techniques targeting the Uchiha clan?
"Kazuhiko seems quite certain that Danzo will be a threat to our Uchiha clan."
Kazuhiko's gaze passed over Shisui and landed on Itachi:
"Remember that 'future dream' I showed you? Danzo was the culprit!"
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