Chapter 64: Night Visit to Danzo Shimura
The next morning, Uchiha Sasuke and Naruto left together for the Ninja Academy. His behavior lacked much of the previous coldness and madness, replaced instead by the pride the Uchihaclan possessed before their annihilation.
After a night of conversation and reading various documents and literature, Uchiha Sasuke had completely calmed down. He had also resolved to thoroughly investigate the true reasons for the Uchiha clan's annihilation before completing his revenge.
This was exactly the result of Naruto's guidance, for no one knew better than Naruto exactly why the Uchiha clan had been annihilated.
Moreover, as long as Uchiha Sasuke kept investigating with Naruto's "help," he would inevitably reach an irreconcilable impasse with Konoha. When that time came, Naruto could naturally pull Uchiha Sasuke completely into his own camp.
Life is full of schemes and plots, and Naruto saw this clearly. He felt no guilt for utilizing Uchiha Sasuke's sense of burden; after all, he had only let Uchiha Sasuke know the general truth in advance, merely guiding Uchiha Sasuke to grow according to his own wishes...
As for how much damage this would cause to Konoha, that was no longer in Naruto's consideration. After all, Karma is not something one can understand just by wanting to. The seeds sown by Konoha would yield bitter fruits that they themselves would have to taste!
At this point, Naruto had reaped all the benefits of the Uchiha clan's annihilation. He had not only gained the bond with Uchiha Sasuke but also possessed a large amount of disposable funds, enough to support the unfolding of his subsequent plans.
And this subsequent plan was still missing a crucial figure—Orochimaru!
As for how to contact or even find Orochimaru, although Naruto was not entirely clear, with the gains from the last life experience game, Narutowas confident that finding this "researcher" would not be difficult.
The real difficulty lay in how Naruto would make contact with the cold-blooded Orochimaru, as this person was notoriously cold-blooded, as cold as a venomous snake.
"Naruto-kun... Morning..."
Hyuga Hinata's soft greeting interrupted Naruto's thoughts. Naruto wore his signature smile, reached out to ruffle Hyuga Hinata's hair, and greeted her in return.
Seeing Hyuga Hinata blush again, Narutotemporarily put his thoughts aside and couldn't help but tease her.
"Hinata, if it were possible, would you be willing to go to the ends of the earth with me?"
"Wu... wu... wu..."
Hyuga Hinata's face turned even redder, and steam puffed out from the top of her head like a whistling train. The only thought in her mind right now was: "Is Naruto-kun about to confess to me... This... this..."
"You don't have to be like this..." Naruto found it somewhat amusing. Such a shy yet strong girl was truly a Treasure Trove!
"If you don't agree... it doesn't matter... I was too abrupt..."
"No! Naruto-kun... I... I..."
Hyuga Hinata's threshold had reached its limit. She fought through her dizziness and nodded vigorously before fainting!
Looking at Hyuga Hinata, who had fainted in his arms, Naruto felt a hint of faint guilt alongside his joy.
Affection should not be mixed with too many Impurities, but regarding Hyuga Hinata, Narutohad harbored motives from the moment he first met her; his feelings were not pure.
"I can only say I'm sorry for now..." Naruto gently stroked Hyuga Hinata's hair, a sincere smile in his eyes. "They say the wise do not fall in love, so I'll just be a half-fool with one foot already inside."
The daily life at the Ninja Academy was mundane. If it weren't for the many unread books Naruto had and Hyuga Hinata there to keep him company, Naruto wouldn't want to spend a single day living like this.
But time passed steadily. The day would eventually end, and the night would eventually come. It was time for the darkness hidden under the night to take the stage.
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"Getting this outfit together was really simple!" Naruto adjusted the Akatsuki Organization uniform he was wearing. "The ninja cat clan is indeed efficient; even the proud Uchiha can't find any fault with this!"
Naruto slung the ninja sword of Uchiha Hōtai onto his back. As he brushed over the blade, a flash of loss appeared in his eyes, replaced immediately by coldness and ruthlessness.
"With family revenge unavenged, where do these complicated thoughts come from? Tonight is the time to go to Root and find Orochimaru's contact method."
"I wonder what kind of reaction Danzo will have when he sees me like this!"
Danzo Shimura's reaction was very calm, calmer than Naruto had expected.
"Why have you come here?!" Danzo, with his back to Naruto, did not turn his head, nor did he pay any attention to the Root Ninja lying on the ground. "Since when has the Akatsuki Organizationbecome so bold?!"
"It has always been this bold, hasn't it." Narutoreplied very calmly. His body, disguised by the Transformation Jutsu, complemented his flat tone perfectly.
"Hah, someone bold wouldn't be afraid to show their true face, nor would they appear before me with such a clumsy disguise!"
"Hasn't this bold person appeared today." Narutomasked the hatred in his eyes and chuckled. "I am here to ask you for Orochimaru's contact code."
"What makes you think I still have contact with Orochimaru, and what makes you think I would give it to you!" Danzo Shimura turned around and struck his cane hard against the floor. "You must know, this is Konoha!"
"By virtue of these eyes, and by virtue of the Root Ninja lying all over the ground." Naruto's tone remained flat. "I think these two reasons should be enough. I think we will both be very happy with the transaction that follows."
"I only want to know two things: First, the purpose of your Akatsuki Organization's existence. Second, your Akatsuki Organization's purpose in looking for Orochimaru."
In the last life experience game, Naruto, who had taken the place of Uchiha Itachi, had long known that Danzo Shimura had connections with the Akatsuki Organization and had even hired the Akatsuki Organization to do many dark deeds for him.
"As long as the Akatsuki Organization exists, it has meaning. After all, there are many things that are inconvenient for others to do themselves, which we in the Akatsuki Organization are very happy to assist with. It's about making money; there's nothing that can't be said."
"As for Orochimaru, as a traitor to our Akatsuki Organization, cleaning him up is only right and proper. There is no ulterior motive involved."
"I think it's because your Akatsuki Organizationfeels Orochimaru knows too much and wants to nip the problem in the bud!" Danzo Shimura's tone was gloomy. "Moreover, your identity is full of suspicious points; you are simply not within my consideration!"
After speaking, Danzo Shimura suddenly erupted into action, and highly compressed, powerful air bullets flew densely toward the spot where Narutowas standing.
This was Danzo Shimura's signature Ninjutsu—Vacuum Sphere!
Naruto narrowed his eyes. A pattern identical to Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan slowly rotated in his eye sockets, and at this moment, the ninja sword on his back was suddenly unsheathed!
The battle between Danzo Shimura and Narutoofficially began!
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