Chapter 20 The Roots Attack, Danzo's Coveted

Night

The bright moonlight shone over the peaceful village of Konoha. Apart from the scattered patrols of ninjas and the faint lights of some buildings, the whole village seemed as quiet as a sand painting.

As the breeze blew, the lush giant trees rustled softly.

Under the cover of the noise from the trees and leaves, three dark figures darted quickly down the street.

Naruto's Home

It was already midnight, and Naruto had fallen asleep long ago...

While Naruto enjoyed the relaxation and joy brought by his sleep, three figures silently sneaked into his house.

A kid is a kid! Even the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki is just a brat with no ninja experience. Master Danzo, you worry too much...

Aburame, a member of Root, saw Naruto sleeping unsuspectingly. This thought flashed through his mind as the nano-scale poisonous insects in his hand glimmered. He reached out to touch Naruto's forehead.

He wanted to stun Naruto just in case, which was why Danzo had sent him.

When his venomous fingers were about to touch Naruto's brow, a crimson Chakra suddenly appeared on the surface of Naruto's body...

"Pretending to sleep??"

Aburame's calm gaze suddenly shifted as he looked at his fingers blocked by the red Chakra, and he muttered softly.

At the same time, he retreated, and the two Root ninjas beside him prepared for a fight.

Things seemed to be heading in the direction they least wanted to see!

"You're really rude!

Disturbing my peaceful sleep in the middle of the night...

Who are you?"

Naruto opened his sleepy eyes. His clear blue pupils were replaced by red animal-like eyes as he shouted, pretending to be annoyed.

[Danzo, this guy really couldn't help but make a move. But you can't just take me away! What kind of black hands are you using...]

Under Naruto's angry expression, he secretly complained in his heart.

When the Four Tails broke out, Naruto wondered if Danzo would show up.

In this regard, Naruto did not hesitate.

On the contrary, he looked forward to it!

If Danzo showed up, that would mean another chance to earn Honkai points.

What is there to fear?

(Nine Tails: If I hadn't woken you up just now, you would still be sleeping!)

"Uzumaki Naruto, Master Hokage requests your presence..."

Aburame stared indifferently at Naruto, who was wearing a tailed beast coat, and tentatively put forth the second plan.

"Master Hokage??

Then you should have said so earlier...

I thought there was a bad guy coming!

Let's go."

Naruto's angry expression changed from cloudy to sunny in an instant. He smiled, took off the tailed beast coat, grabbed his clothes, and urged the others to move.

So easy to fool? A kid is a kid, even with the power of the Nine Tails. He can't change anything...

A trace of disdain flashed in Aburame's indifferent eyes. He nodded slightly and led the way.

As long as he took Naruto to Konoha Houshan, even if Naruto unleashed the power of the Nine Tails, it wouldn't alarm Hokage or Anbu.

The three of them surrounded Naruto in an A-shape and quickly headed toward the mountain behind Konoha.

[I, who should cooperate with you in this performance, will try my best to assist. Danzo, your Distinguished Heavenly Gods and Hashirama cells, I want...]

Naruto followed Aburame indifferently, happily contemplating in his heart.

"Doraemon, wait a moment, and lend me the ability copy gloves."

While moving quickly, he shouted to Doraemon with his mind.

"Got it, Naruto..."

Doraemon responded in a daze, continuing to lie on the Nine Tails and fell asleep.

Ten minutes later, deep in the jungle of giant trees...

Naruto finally met the root leader, Danzo Shimura.

"Who are you?

Didn't Lord Hokage call for me?"

Naruto yelled, pretending to be flustered, trying to act normal and follow the plan.

He activated his Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, which could really put pressure on the opponent.

But that Distinguished Heavenly Gods, Naruto had to defend against!

Still holding back...

"Uzumaki Naruto, I am Root Chief Shimura Danzo.

I called you here today to invite you to join the Roots and protect Konoha.

Do you want to be a hero hidden in the shadows?"

Danzo suppressed the excitement in his heart, his left eye's black pupil staring at Naruto indifferently as he began the abduction routine.

"A hero hidden in the shadows?

Root Chief Shimura Danzo?

What are the Roots?

How dare you pretend to be Hokage?"

The fiery heat in Naruto's eyes flickered as he questioned suspiciously and excitedly.

"The Roots are a group of guardian ninjas who have no past or future and dedicate themselves to Konoha.

We hide in the darkness, guarding the great tree of Konoha.

The Roots are a violent organization that Hokage agrees does not need to report to him.

In short, while Hokage and Anbu do what they cannot, we take on the responsibilities.

We are a department above ten thousand people, responsible only to Konoha.

Uzumaki Naruto, you are now eligible to join the Roots.

Do you want to become the hero who protects Konoha..."

Danzo spoke eloquently, his tone seductive.

In his investigation, he had found that Naruto dreamed of becoming a hero.

This was also the deception plan Danzo had formulated immediately after learning that Naruto could control the Nine Tails.

If not, he would use that Mangekyō.

The perfect Nine Tails Jinchūriki—he must have it.

"Above ten thousand people, only responsible to Konoha.

Hokage, Anbu—whatever they can't do, we will!

Very impressive...

Finally, I have found the organization!

Boss Danzo, do you know that I've been waiting for this day for a long time...

I agree to your invitation; I want to be a hero...

Quickly let me join the Roots..."

Naruto's eyes lit up, and he exaggeratedly shouted, urging passionately like a devout believer.

Danzo: This Jinchūriki is out of his mind! So naive?!

"Ahem...

The Roots often perform confidential tasks.

Therefore, every member who joins must be engraved with a seal to prevent information leakage.

Uzumaki Naruto, come here...

I will engrave the seal for you, and you will officially join the Roots and become a hero who protects Konoha."

Danzo coughed lightly, staring at Naruto with burning eyes, trying to gauge his reaction.

As long as I engrave the seal to eradicate tongue troubles, there won't be a problem!

Sarutobi, after all, I have the superior skills...

The perfect Nine Tails Jinchūriki—I'll take it.

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