Chapter 8
Before the group walked to the Hokage building, Minato and Danzo left.
Hayama followed Sarutobi Hiruzen into the Hokage building.
After filling out a new file, he successfully became Jōnin.
[Ding! The promotion Jōnin mission is completed, and the reward has been added to the system backpack. ]
Hear the system's prompt tone, Hayama bid farewell to Sarutobi Hiruzen and said, "Lord Third, I will go back first."
"Alright."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded: "But remember to come over tomorrow, and I will form a team for you tomorrow."
"Understood."
Hayama responded and left the Hokage's office.
…
After leaving the Hokage building, the sky was already dark.
Hayama followed the brightly lit street towards his home.
When he was about to get home, he saw a figure standing in front of his house with a cane.
It's Shimura Danzō!
Why is this guy here?
Why did you come to my door?
Hayama stepped forward with some doubts and asked, "Master Danzo, is there anything you want to do with me?"
"Hehehe, don't you want to invite me in and sit down?"
Danzo smiled.
But it had been a long time since he last smiled. And his lip muscles were a bit stiff
So his smile looks very far-fetched and ugly.
Hayama frowned in his heart, wondering what Danzo's intention was.
But he nodded, and said, "Since Master Danzo doesn't dislike my humble home, please come in."
Although Hayama's family is not wealthy, they manage to but a house with a small courtyard.
After welcoming Danzo into the yard, Hayama made a pot of tea and brought it out.
He wanted to see what purpose Danzo had.
"Unexpectedly, even though you are young, you are already excellent at not only swordplay but also tea-making" Danzo took a sip of tea and praised Hayama.
of course!
Hearing Danzo's praise, Hayama felt a little pride in his heart.
After all, when he was in his previous life, he was quite proficient with tea-making!
"Master Danzo, just speak up if you have something to say."
Although he felt pride, Hayama doesn't want to chat with Danzo any further.
Who this guy is, I know pretty well.
Konoha's filthy things were almost entirely done by him.
"Since you're so direct, the old man won't be idle anymore." Danzo put down the teacup in his hand.
Straightforward, he said: "This time, this old man sincerely invites you to join the roots."
"The roots?"
Hayama was taken aback when he heard Danzo's words.
Unexpectedly, Danzo wanted to recruit him?
'Before, didn't you find my talent lacking?'
'Why did you change your mind all of a sudden?'
Although he doesn't understand, Hayama declined, "Thank you Master Danzo for your kindness, but I don't want to join the roots!"
Hayama has a disgusting view of the reputation of roots.
Danzo persuaded leisurely and said, "Don't underestimate the roots. Konoha won't be standing today if it weren't for us…"
"Master Danzo, you don't need to explain."
Hayama raised his hand and interrupted Danzo: "I'm just not interested in the roots."
Regardless of Danzo's sincere invitation, or for any purpose, Hayama will not join the roots.
"Reject?"
"You have to think clearly!"
Hearing Hayama's words, Danzo's voice suddenly became gloomy.
"how...?"
Hayama frowned and glanced at the Shinobi sword on his waist: "Does Lord Danzo still want to threaten me?"
Even though the gap is wide, he may not necessarily be Danzo's opponent.
But at this moment, if Danzo dares to act rashly, Hayama has absolute self-confidence that he can cut Danzo into pieces in an instant!
"you...!"
Danzo's pupils shrank violently.
The moment Hayama looked up and met him, his fear suddenly appeared.
A strong sense of crisis filled his whole body.
It was as if Shinigami had put the scythe on his neck, making him feel terrified and shuddering.
Huh~huh~!
Two bursts of air suddenly sounded!
He saw two root ninjas wearing cloaks, standing right next to Danzo.
Hayama's expression was a little gloomy.
Holding the Shinobi sword at his waist with his left hand, his thumb slightly opened the scabbard!
Unexpectedly, there were two roots hidden in his home.
"Master Danzo!"
An orange-haired root ninja stood beside Danzo, staring at Hayama vigilantly, taking out Kunai in his hand.
"Don't move!" Danzo quickly raised his hand to stop the Yamanaka wind.
He felt that at this moment, he was completely petrified.
Thinking of Hayama and Uchiha Eikō's fight, Danzo did not dare to take the risk easily.
He hasn't reached his dream yet, and he doesn't want to give up his life here.
The scene fell silent for a while.
The atmosphere on the scene also solidified.
overtime...
The heads of the two rooted ninjas began to sweat!
"Good! You are fine!"
Danzo took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said solemnly:
"But don't forget, you just offended Uchiha Eikō, be prepared to face the Uchiha Clan's resentment!"
(E/N: Feels like this is going to a Chinese urban cultivation face-slapping route...)
"If you are willing to join the roots at this time, I can protect you from the Uchiha clan's revenge!"
That's why you, Danzo, are looking at the Uchiha clan as your test subject?
Hayama frowned when he heard Danzo's words, but soon eased again.
"I don't need Master Danzo to worry about my well-being!" Hayama declined.
"good."
Seeing that Hayama still refused, Danzo pretended to laugh at himself and said: "Then you are on your own!"
"let's go!"
Danzo shouted at the left and right, and then slowly stood up.
The three of them stepped back three steps and then left directly using the instant technique.
*Inhale… exhale…*
Hayama took a deep breath when the three of them disappeared and inhaled and exhaled for a few breaths.
His back was all wet with sweat long ago.
Just now, when the atmosphere was at its most tense, Hayama had even prepared the idea of defecting Konoha.
Fortunately, he finally endured it.
*Guru~ Guru~*
After picking up the teapot and taking a few sips of the tea, Hayama finally calmed down.
"To put it bluntly, I am still not strong enough."
With a whisper, Hayama turned and walked into the house.