Shadow of the Wood

Chapter 140 VII Patriarch

Compared to Nara Yoshino, the worry in Nara Shikohisa's eyes is not just about Shikamaru's injury in front of him. The death of the third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen not only makes Konoha a little weaker in the outside world, but also some problems in the village. It will be exposed, although Sarutobi Hiruzen is old, but when it comes to prestige, there is no one in Konoha Village who can compare with him. With him, all problems and unstable factors can be suppressed, which naturally includes a certain ambitious The most famous character-Shimura Danzo.

Nara Shikahisa still clearly remembered that Nara Shikamaru had unceremoniously rejected Shimura Danzo's olive branch. Naturally, Shimura Danzo had no chance of making some small moves to retaliate against Shikamaru before Hiruzaru Sarutobi, but at this time Not necessarily.

Although Shikamaru said that he made great efforts to prevent Shuzuru from destroying Konoha, it is a pity that the entire Konoha Village is still immersed in the environment of post-war reconstruction of order, and Morino Ibiki has not had time to write a report to report Shikamaru's deeds to Konoha Ye Village, this matter has not spread in Muye Village, that is to say, all this is not an established fact.

When this deed spreads in Konoha Village, with Shikamaru's popularity at that time, Shimura Danzo will have to think carefully if he wants to embarrass Shikamaru in the open, but before that, the current Konoha Village When the vast majority of people are caught up in busy work and don't care about others, it is a good time for Shimura Danzo to solve the small "unstable factor" of Shikamaru.

Never underestimate the ruthlessness of the superiors, and don't have illusions about the mind of a paranoid and ruthless careerist. Even if it is the Uchiha clan or a genius like Uchiha Itachi, Konoha's high-level officials can sit back and watch their destruction, leave Konoha Village, and in order to become Hokage, Shimura Danzo can also ignore Payne's attack.

In Shimura Danzo's eyes, Shikamaru Shikamaru at this time should be a young man who has some talent but doesn't know current affairs. One, tidying up Shikamaru at this time is naturally within reach.

From Shimura Danzo's point of view, Shikamaru dared to refuse his solicitation by virtue of his humble status as a ninja, which in itself is disrespectful to Konoha's management. At a young age, he has already revealed signs of violating the leadership's intentions, and it should be killed at this time. Prevent him from growing into another Orochimaru.

As for Shikamaru's disobedience to Shimura Danzo's wishes, he equates his disobedience to Konoha's will. For an old man who firmly believes that he is the savior of the ninja world, it is a matter of course.

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In the next two days, Nara Shikamaru's hospital bed was attended by many people of all kinds, but one thing was very similar. They all had a long ponytail tied behind their heads, which was very distinctive.

At this moment, a hale and hearty old man with white hair and a ponytail was sitting beside Shikamaru's hospital bed, taking out an apple from the fruit basket, and slowly peeling the peel for Shikamaru.

This old man is tall, slightly thin, with a kind smile on his face. Even so, the right hand holding the knife is very stable. He is peeling and talking to Shikamaru with a respectful look. There are also two young ninjas standing or standing.

They are all members of the Nara clan. This seemingly gentle old man is Nara Heisuke, the current patriarch of the Nara clan, who manages the affairs of the clan and the cultivation of medicinal materials.

It is not surprising that the old Nara Heisuke can still serve as the head of the Nara clan.

In Muye Village, including most ninjas in the ninja world, being in charge of a family does not simply require superior strength. The head of a clan not only means holding great power, but also shows that the person must be responsible for seeking benefits for the whole clan and always serve the clan. Responsibility for development.

Superb strength can sometimes win more benefits for the clan, but this is not always the case, unless the person is an indispensable existence in an organization, not to mention, the Nara clan is not a ninja clan known for its fighting power.

There may still be a lot of open and secret fights for the position of patriarch, but in the final analysis, it is still within restraint, and will not do things that hurt one's strength. After all, the Nara clan itself is not as big as Hyuga, and the candidate for the position of patriarch. Still put the interests of all clansmen first.

Nara Heisuke is an old man who is about the same age as Sarutobi Hiruzen. The two graduated only one year apart. When Sarutobi Hiruzen was active in the ninja world, Nara Heisuke also had a lot of contact with him and provided a lot of information. Help, so when Sarutobi Hiruzen was in office, Nara Heisuke was always the head of the Nara clan. Too low a seniority would often make him weak in the fight for interests, especially when the other party was Hokage, Nara Heisuke Not only does he have a friendship with Hiruzaru Sarutobi, but as the patriarch of the Nara clan, he has the confidence to fight for the interests of the Nara clan regardless of seniority or status.

However, if Tsunade or Jiraiya succeed the Fifth Hokage, it would be inappropriate for Nara Heisuke to be the head of the family. Given his seniority, arguing with the two of them will often be suspected of relying on the old to sell the old, which is inevitable for a village head. It's not good to feel unhappy and dirty.

But all of this is not to be mentioned for the time being. The purpose of Nara Heisuke's coming here is still for Shikamaru. On the surface, of course, he is to visit the rising star of the Nara clan as a patriarch, Nara Shikamaru who has greatly improved the face of the Nara clan. When Konoha desperately needs medicinal materials to cooperate with medical ninjas to rescue the injured, the head of the Nara clan, who is responsible for supplying most of the medicinal materials in the village, did not stay in the clan to manage, direct and manage, but sat beside Shikamaru for a long time. Just knew there were some problems.

A sound of footsteps came from the corridor outside the ward.

Shikamaru's ears moved slightly, and he couldn't help frowning. He was sure that the voice was not from the medical staff in the hospital. This did not mean that his hearing was magical enough to distinguish the identity of the visitor, but the sound of footsteps was not Impatient and chaotic, they appear to be orderly and well-organized. In contrast, due to the busy work these days, the medical staff in this hospital always seem a little anxious, and their steps are hurried when they walk, which is very obvious.

The sound of footsteps passed outside the door of Shikamaru's ward and disappeared. It seemed that the visitor was brewing emotions or thinking about something. After a while, the visitor opened the door and walked into the ward without knocking.

This made Nara Heisuke, who had just peeled the apple, frown slightly. From this point of view, the attitude of the visitor seemed not polite.

The man who pushed open the door and strode into the ward was wearing a tan windbreaker, with his pockets tightly wrapped around his body, and a fox mask on his face. This attire showed that he seemed to be from Muye Village. Anbu is still a captain-level senior Anbu, and behind him are two Anbu wearing black trench coats and animal masks, who should be his subordinates.

This Konoha Anbe didn't seem to expect to see Nara Heisuke here, and two young ninjas from the Nara clan. This has been well expressed.

"Nara Shikamaru, about the battle between you and Gaara in Sand Hidden Village, the village needs to know more about it," the dark army leader finally spoke after a while, and said to Shikamaru on the hospital bed with a slightly blunt tone: " I hope you can come with us."

Shikamaru didn't move, even when this Anbu was talking, he didn't even look at the other person, just lowered his eyebrows and accepted the peeled apple handed over by Nara Heisuke, in a very humble gesture of a junior.

Since Nara Heisuke was present, and Shikamaru vaguely understood why the other party stayed here, he really didn't need to speak now.