Chapter 5

The Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.

No doubt, it's Danzō Shimura's lifelong obsession.

As for Danzō Shimura's statement that only Konoha can use the power of Wood Release, everyone present knows this is just a joke, no one takes it seriously...

This old man claims everything he does is for Konoha, but behind the scenes, he can't wait to hold all the power in his own hands.

No.

Danzō Shimura desires these powers even more for himself.

If a second Wood Release ninja could be created...

It would mean that Orochimaru's technique is on the verge of maturation.

Danzō Shimura's heart is ablaze with anticipation. Perhaps he could transplant Hashirama's cells into himself, thereby awakening the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai of the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju!

The old man's gaze fell sharply from the young boy to Orochimaru's face, and he immediately asked Orochimaru a question for which he desperately wanted an answer.

"Orochimaru, does this child's awakening of the Wood Release mean that Hashirama's cells can be successfully transplanted into others..."

"No."

Orochimaru shook his head. His single word was like cold water extinguishing the old man's flame of hope. "The successful cellular transplantation experiment on Kagura was just an accidental situation that occurred during the experiment..."

"Alright."

The old man's mood suddenly became a bit unpleasant.

"However..."

Orochimaru's words turned, and a hint of an ambiguous smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "I have found another experimental approach through this experiment, but it requires some precious experimental materials and a large amount of funding..."

"..."

Kagura Akihara looked at Orochimaru in surprise.

The success of this Hashirama cell transplantation experiment was entirely due to his [Ninja Science] trait...

Any human experiment on him, as long as it complies with the theory of Ninja Science, is bound to succeed. How could it possibly give Orochimaru any new experimental ideas...

Danzō Shimura, the investor, is not quite clear about the situation.

The old man's brow furrowed slightly, he seemed a bit hesitant, but in the end, he agreed: "Whatever you need, make a list. I will try to arrange it for you... I hope that next time... I can see something satisfactory."

"Definitely next time."

Orochimaru nodded, the smile on his lips growing richer.

"Then I will take him away."

Danzō Shimura gestured to the young boy, his aged and gloomy voice revealing a hint of gentleness, "Child... your name is Kagura Akihara?"

"Mhm."

Orochimaru nodded again, pushing the boy's shoulder and speaking with a smile, "Take good care of this child. I don't want anything to happen to him, his body may be needed for future experiments..."

"..."

The young boy, Kagura Akihara, was pushed towards Danzō.

"I understand."

Danzō Shimura nodded in agreement.

Danzō Shimura reached out and caressed the boy's hair. After a moment of thought, he spoke, "From today, you are a member of Root... Forget your name, your code will be 'A'."

"..."

The boy's expression was instantly stunned.

Are you kidding me...

Has this old man lived too long?

Kagura Akihara almost forgot about this!

All members of the Root organization under Danzō Shimura are forced to abandon their names and emotions, and live with only a codename representing their lives.

However...

[System prompt]: [You have a new superior (Danzō Shimura), reward new employee gift package, unlock new feature!]

[System prompt]: [You have a new superior (Hiruzen Sarutobi), reward new employee gift package, unlock new feature!]

[Shadow of the Ninja World (When the host needs information, they will receive the needed content. This is a new employee gift package reward.)]

[Ninja Professor (When the host learns ninjutsu, they are guaranteed to succeed in learning any ninjutsu that complies with the theory of ninjutsu. This is a new employee gift package reward.)]

"Yes, Lord Danzō!"

Kagura Akihara quickly agreed.

Although Danzō Shimura, the old man, is not a good person, even wanting to change his name, this superior's gift package is truly incredibly powerful!

And...

Once you become a subordinate of Danzō Shimura, you automatically receive a position in Konoha.

In theory, all the ninjas of Konoha Village are subordinates of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, thus, he received another welcome package for new recruits!

Moreover...

These two features...

Whether it's the information capability brought by [Shadow of the Ninja World] or the learning ability brought by [Ninja Professor], they're all desperately needed by Kagura Akihara!

Danzō Shimura is a great leader!

Kagura Akihara didn't care about the trivial matter of being renamed. When Danzō Shimura no longer wanted to live, he would have to figure out a way to leave the body intact...

Danzō Shimura was unaware that the boy beside him had already had the thought of laying him to rest. He waved to his subordinates, intending to leave with Kagura Akihara.

Before leaving.

Danzō Shimura seemed to have remembered something, suddenly turned around, and spoke to Orochimaru, "Right, this base is no longer safe..."

"Hm?"

Orochimaru's brow furrowed instantly.

Compared to other bases, this one was better equipped with experimental equipment, and thanks to Kagura Akihara, a transmigrant with a modern education, it had always been well-organized. Orochimaru intended to use this base as a long-term foothold.

"I received some information..."

Danzō Shimura's face looked a little bad, seemingly referring to someone he didn't want to mention, "In a small town near this base... your old friend has shown up."

"...I see."

Orochimaru immediately thought of a tall, white-haired man.

Orochimaru's expression also darkened, his teeth clenched, murmuring, "That Jiraiya... truly an indomitable spirit..."

"Someone reported his whereabouts to me."

"Since you left Konoha, Jiraiya has been secretly investigating you. He's as naive and stupid as your teacher, but he's trouble for us."

Danzō Shimura, who never liked Jiraiya for his similarity in character to Hiruzen Sarutobi, spoke coldly, "If you find the opportunity, it's best to kill him, to prevent him from causing more trouble."

"...I see."

Orochimaru's face instantly became harder, his voice heavy, "That Jiraiya... is not so easy to deal with..."

"I can leave Tatsuma here to help you."

Danzō Shimura pointed to one of his guard ninjas, "Tatsuma and you have been partners for a long time, between you..."

"No need."

Orochimaru coldly rejected the suggestion, saying nonchalantly, "Jiraiya... that waste, has never been a match for me since ninja school..."

"Then I'll leave first."

Danzō Shimura nodded.

"..."

Kagura Akihara stood on the side, somewhat speechless.

Is Danzō-sama's eyesight failing in his old age, unable to see this minor issue?

Expecting Orochimaru to kill Jiraiya in his lifetime, might as well expect you to take out the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, in your lifetime!