Shimura Danzo displayed an aura of dominance.
Even if Aomi suspected something amiss in the conditions Danzo set, he didn't think Aomi would refuse.
This was the status of being the Hokage Assistant's disciple!
A golden ticket into Konoha's upper echelons, and no one understood its worth better than the Uchiha Clan...
Ever since Uchiha Kagami's death, the Uchiha Clan lacked this position, kicking them out of Konoha's core power circle.
To put it this way, for this status...
Not just the Uchiha Clan, many Ninja Clans in Konoha would look for loopholes, try every trick to kneel smoothly, but none succeeded!
Shimura Danzo's performance truly surprised Aomi.
He initially thought Danzo's average demeanor would lead to a mere verbal show, ordering him to join Root in a high-handed manner, but Danzo actually showed sincerity.
However, compared to Sarutobi Hiruzen, Danzo's priority was always secondary...
Both Tobirama and Aomi believed this.
"Assistant Danzo, I'm sorry, but I have no interest in becoming your disciple."
Aomi smiled apologetically, "As for joining Root, even less so."
Shimura Danzo's expression turned fierce, feeling humiliated by Aomi's refusal despite his earnest offer!
I am Shimura Danzo, Konoha's Hokage Assistant, the leader of Root!
I've already lowered myself to approach you, and you, a clueless brat from the Uchiha Family, dare refuse!
How dare you!
[Detected a strong sense of anger from Shimura Danzo towards the host, binding as confrontation target!]
Aomi chuckled lightly, why was this guy so impatient...
He merely refused politely, why get so angry?
"Uchiha Aomi, I'm not seeking your opinion, but conveying an order, the village's will!"
Shimura Danzo said darkly, "I'm the Hokage Assistant, my words to you are orders that Konoha Ninjas must execute!"
"Come back to Root with me now!"
"Or do you want to oppose the village's orders and become a Traitorous Ninja to Konoha!"
Aomi looked at Shimura Danzo speechlessly, this approach was too domineering, right?
Did he really think he was Konoha's tyrannical CEO? He's just a glove, there are people above him!
Above the village, and in Aomi's body, there was someone Shimura Danzo dared not provoke, watching him...
"Tobirama, is this the student you taught?"
"No wonder your Will of Fire got a zero, even Hiruzen is criticizing you... Look at Shimura Danzo, from inside out, there's no trace of the Will of Fire?"
"I heard Danzo idolized you, mimicking your style; seeing it today, the rumors seem true..."
In Aomi's questioning, Senju Tobirama wore a painful expression.
He knew, Danzo had idolized him since childhood, intentionally imitating his speech and style as the Second Hokage.
Shimura Danzo also quietly inherited the attitude towards the Uchiha Clan, taking pride in it.
"No, back in my day, with the Uchiha Clan, it wasn't like this... What did he learn..."
Senju Tobirama was stunned, a Hokage Assistant abducting a Ninja School student at night, using the village's high-order hat, what political genius is this!
Looking at Shimura Danzo's proficient manner, it was obviously not his first time doing this.
This time, it was Aomi...
If it were another talented Ninja School student, no matter how gifted or intelligent, how could they resist a Hokage Assistant's intimidation?
How are those children brought to Root doing now?
"Danzo, what are you doing, what else have you done?"
Senju Tobirama's thoughts scattered, without energy to respond to Aomi's mockery, a sense of suffocation filled his heart.
Like Aomi said, from any angle, Shimura Danzo's behavior was entirely disconnected from the original Will of Fire.
It seemed like someone abusing power and status to bully others...
"Assistant Danzo, I certainly won't become a Traitorous Ninja..." Aomi shook his head.
Shimura Danzo sneered triumphantly, signaling Aomi to follow him, only to hear Aomi mockingly retort, "I haven't even graduated yet, not a ninja, how could I become a Traitorous Ninja?"
"I suggest we check your brain first? Doesn't seem too sharp..."
"Arrogant brat!"
Shimura Danzo's face darkened like water, waving his hand, "Capture Uchiha Aomi!"
In an instant, the corner of the street, utility poles, rooftops emerged shadowy figures wearing masks.
Root!
Then, a dark gray barrier, blending into the night, sealed the surroundings.
Aomi slowly clapped, "Impressive, truly impressive."
"Assistant Danzo, you didn't just personally seek out a Ninja School student, but also brought a Root squad..."
"For Konoha's resources to be squandered like this, the future of the village is worrying..."
Shimura Danzo's expression grew even darker.
He'd already decided, once he brought Aomi back to Root, he'd severely punish this sharp-tongued brat!
Root pulled out their Ninja Blades, surrounding Aomi from all directions, eyes behind the masks cold and indifferent.
"Tobirama, you mentioned, right?"
Aomi didn't urgently deal with the approaching Root, but instead communicated with Senju Tobirama, "For Konoha, you're willing to lend me your power..."
"Now, I'm being persecuted by your student without cause, what's your explanation?"
Senju Tobirama snorted coldly, his posture firm but his confidence lacking, "If I could personally discipline Danzo, I would have already taken action!"
"I'm sealed within you, even if I want to help, I can't."
"You promised not to go back on your word, I naturally won't break my promise to you, take down these Root first, then if Danzo personally acts against you, I'll teach you how to face him..."
Aomi chuckled, "Then later, don't resist my borrowing your power, you'll need to cooperate with me..."
"Let me experience it, the power of the Second Hokage, to what extent can it reach?"
Senju Tobirama was puzzled, not understanding Aomi's intentions, but nodded nonetheless.
At that moment.
"Leave one alive, go."
With Shimura Danzo's order, Root members swiftly advanced towards Aomi, aiming each strike at his vital points!
If not restricted by being in the village, and needing some concealment, otherwise these ruthless machines of Root would have already unleashed high-power Ninjutsu...
Aomi ignored the approaching Root, and locked eyes with the distant, cold-faced Shimura Danzo, placing his hands together...
"Aomi Secret Technique: Power of the Torama!"