Chapter 161: Extreme Methods

Chapter 161: Extreme Methods

Konoha Village, Root Base.

Akihara Kagura led the Root members to escort the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, back to the Mist Village. After handing over the mission to Sarutobi Hiruzen, he spent most of his time at the Root base.

Besides that,

The mission involving Uchiha Itachi joining the Akatsuki organization has also been concluded.

[System Prompt]: [Assisted Uchiha Obito in instigating the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the Konoha Village, forcing Uchiha Itachi to defect and join the Akatsuki organization. Mission completed, reward: Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique.]

[Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique (B-rank Fire Release jutsu, expels several massive dragon-shaped flames, very powerful.)]

[System Prompt]:[Safely escorted the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, back to the Mist Village. Mission completed, reward: Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique.]

[Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique (B-rank Water Release jutsu, by simplifying hand seals from Rat-Dragon-Rabbit-Tiger, can quickly gather surrounding water to unleash a water dragon composed of water flows!)]

This technique is quite good.

Mainly because it doesn't require many hand seals.

Akihara Kagura had once witnessed Zabuza Momochi using the Water Dragon Bullet Technique. The hand seals were dazzlingly fast, but the released Water Release jutsu wasn't particularly strong.

Of course.

Since acquiring the Rinnegan (temporary), Akihara Kagura has mastered six types of chakra nature transformations and can simplify the hand seals for ninjutsu.

During this time, Akihara Kagura has been using his limited Tsukuyomi world to train the surviving Uchiha clansmen, carefully selecting twelve individuals from them.

These individuals are about the same age as Akihara Kagura and have awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan in the limited Tsukuyomi world, and through Hashirama cell transplantation experiments, they awakened Wood Release.

However...

The strength of the Wood Release awakened by these surviving Uchiha wasn't as satisfactory as hoped.

Now...

Akihara Kagura needs to find a way to settle these individuals.

To settle them, a way must be found to make Shimura Danzo take the blame, as Danzo certainly wouldn't be willing to do so willingly.

Just then.

At that moment.

Yakushi Kabuto returned to Konoha Village.

When Yakushi Kabuto met Akihara Kagura, the first thing he wanted was to teach the Edo Tensei technique he had recorded to Akihara Kagura: "I've obtained the Edo Tensei technique, but this technique might still need some refinement..."

"You refine it first."

Akihara Kagura wasn't in a hurry to learn.

Because in its incomplete state, Edo Tensei is very likely to go out of the caster's control, and the resurrected dead might not reach the expected strength level.

This is partly because the sacrifices required for Edo Tensei aren't quite suitable, and also because the technique's completeness isn't high enough.

Undoubtedly.

Yakushi Kabuto is a genius.

A genius capable of perfecting the Edo Tensei technique.

"There's another piece of news."

Yakushi Kabuto mentioned the person he was most concerned about previously: "Orochimaru told me that Danzo might still have some tricks up his sleeve, and told me to contact Danzo..."

"I understand."

Akihara Kagura was more curious about something else: "Where is Lord Orochimaru? The Akatsuki organization actually drove Lord Orochimaru out, is he now homeless?"

"Orochimaru has gone to the Land of Rice Fields."

Yakushi Kabuto mentioned Orochimaru's whereabouts, adding: "Orochimaru intends to spend a fortune to bribe the Daimyo of the Land of Rice Fields, so as to establish his own ninja village in the Land of Rice Fields, seeking a true place to belong, secretly recruiting young talented ninja..."

"He also intends to usurp your body."

When Kabuto said this, he pushed up his glasses and stated: "I will find another opportunity to return to his side, continue to learn his knowledge, and must also eliminate this hidden danger in the future..."

"Kabuto, you're too extreme."

At that time, the main members were Hatake Kakashi, Akihara Kagura, and Uchiha Itachi. Due to Kagura's actions, they nearly triggered the Fourth Great Ninja War.

"This is actually very dangerous."

Akihara Kagura frowned, expressing his opinion, "Whether it's Uchiha Obito or Uchiha Itachi, both possess the Uchiha clan's top-tier Kekkei Genkai, the Mangeky Sharingan. The wielders of the Mangeky Sharingan have strange abilities, and even I cannot guarantee victory over them. The Mist Village might not have someone who can match them"

To be honest,

Akihara Kagura wanted to recommend Lord Danz, but recommending Lord Danz at this time might inevitably seem like sending him to his death

"It's true"

Koharu Utatane nodded, sighing, "The Mist Village's eagerness for revenge is understandable, but sending innocent people is essentially sending them to their deaths"

"I plan to send Kakashi"

Sarutobi Hiruzen suggested a candidate, continuing, "Kakashi has always wanted to track down Uchiha Obito's whereabouts. Moreover, he was once the leader of Uchiha Itachi's Anbu unit and has a certain understanding of Uchiha Itachi"

Sarutobi Hiruzen actually had this idea for a while because Uchiha Itachi was a spy for Konoha and would definitely not harm Hatake Kakashi; he might even provide Kakashi with secret information.

"I can go with Kakashi"

The solution proposed by Akihara Kagura was immediately rejected by Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"No, that's not possible."

Holding a smoking pipe, Sarutobi Hiruzen made his decision unilaterally: "I have already decided on this matter."

Homura Mitokado glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen and frowned, saying: "If that's the case, won't the number of operatives in the Anbu decrease? Konoha has just gone through a turmoil..."

"We can reallocate personnel from the Root."

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Akihara Kagura beside him.

"I don't really have any objections."

Akihara Kagura nodded, indicating no particular objections and took the opportunity to apply some ointment to the conversation and introduce a topic: "But I don't know if Lord Danzo would have any opinions. The members of the Root are more accustomed to working under Lord Danzo's leadership, after all, Lord Danzo is the founder of the Root..."

"How about involving Danzo as well?"

Homura Mitokado shared his thoughts, suggesting proactively: "Since we don't want to continue giving Danzo power within the village, why not let him pursue the rogue ninja? The ninjas of the Root are his old subordinates and will surely follow his commands..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen fell into an abrupt silence.

Normally, Sarutobi Hiruzen wouldn't want Shimura Danzo to regain power and cause trouble, yet this situation seemed quite suitable for Shimura Danzo...

Firstly...

This matter deals with affairs outside the village.

Secondly...

Shimura Danzo knows that Uchiha Itachi is Konoha's spy.

Moreover, hearing Akihara Kagura talk about the Root, it seems the ninjas of the Root have always been disobedient, yet they would follow Shimura Danzo's orders...

"I'll think about it."

Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to put this matter on hold.

"Could it be like this..."

Akihara Kagura looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, sharing his idea: "Once the joint pursuit ninja force between Konoha and Mist Village is established, there will definitely be a shortage of personnel. The Root is essentially a training ground for the Anbu, so why not supplement the Anbu with a batch of ninjas from the Root..."

"Actually, those guys don't really listen to my commands either, some of them are much older than me, only willing to follow Lord Danzo's commands..."

This wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Indeed, many from the Root had been thoroughly brainwashed and controlled by Shimura Danzo over the years, becoming his loyal followers, keen on serving Shimura Danzo even if the persuasion from the mountains couldn't convert them.

Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen's indifference, Akihara Kagura resorted to his trump card: "Sometimes I think about simply killing them off, since they're of no use anyway..."

"Don't be so extreme!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly stopped Akihara Kagura, saying sternly: "You select a batch of personnel to send to the Anbu..."

At this point, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes suddenly flashed: "But then, wouldn't the Root be short of personnel..."

Akihara Kagura finally realized the difficulty of dealing with this Hokage, whispering: "The Root has its purpose. I am still young, I can slowly select some youngsters to train or those who want to protect Konoha in the shadows..."

Taking the opportunity, Akihara Kagura planted a seed: "Before Lord Danzo retired, he left a group of children in the Root being trained in extreme ways. I have sent some of these children to the orphanage, and plan to gradually train some of the talented ones"