Naruto Shadow Mage

 “The Root of ANBU?”

 “That lord.”

“Could it be Danzo Shimura?”

 Even when fighting against the Kiri Ninja on the battlefield, it was hard to see Shikaku so angry off-road.

Therefore, looking at Lu Jiu's livid face and listening to Lu Jiu's cold voice that contained endless anger, Yue Yao was afraid that Lu Jiu would get angry, so he followed Lu Jiu obediently and headed towards the cross country. The familiar yet unfamiliar Hokage hurried to the Hokage's office, where he was ready to get an explanation for what happened tonight.

However, when Zi Jiujiu followed Lu Jiu and carefully recalled what Lu Jiu said before, a flash of light suddenly flashed in Zi Jiujiu's eyes!

Because at that moment, Cross Country suddenly recalled important words such as "The Root of ANBU" and "That Sir" from Shikaku's words.

It was also combined with the vocabulary that Shikaku deliberately explained, which made Cross Country instantly guess that the mastermind behind the two Anbu was none other than Shimura Danzo, who controlled the "root" department in the original plot!

 Members of the Konoha Elders who hide in the dark side and always consider their own interests!

Shimura Danzo!

 Speaking of which, it’s no wonder that when Cross Country first heard about “The Root of Anbu”, he didn’t associate the identity of “that lord” with Shimura Danzo.

After all, in the familiar plot of the original work, the "Root" Department may look like one of the branches of the Anbu on the surface. In fact, no matter from which aspect, the "Root" Department is more like Shimura Danzo's private armed force. It's completely different from the "Roots of Anbu" that Cross Country knows!

So, during the war, he participated as an ANBU. What is the ANBU like in cross-country understanding?

From a cross-country perspective, ANBU is really a very large organization.

In addition to having the roots of ANBU and ANBU combat troops among them, ANBU intelligence troops, ANBU assassination troops, and other ANBU troops can all be considered a branch of the huge ANBU!

　　The ANBU unit where Kakashi and others were on the previous cross-country trip was part of the ANBU combat unit. It was an ANBU unit that directly participated in the war and proved its worth in fierce battles.

As for the ANBU combat troops, it goes without saying that they must be controlled by the cross-country mentor, the Fourth Hokage.

However, because the Fourth Hokage took the throne not long ago and has not yet fully grasped the power, in addition to the ANBU combat troops, such as the ANBU intelligence unit and the ANBU assassination unit, are in the hands of the Third Hokage, and the remaining ANBU departments are It is the members of Konoha's elders who are in charge.

As for what Shikaku said before, the person who controls the roots of ANBU is Shimura Danzo, who is very familiar with the plot of the original work!

It's just that the current Anbu Root is not like the original plot. It is also called the "Root" Department and is Shimura Danzo's private armed force.

 The current ANBU roots actually have only one role in ANBU, and that is to train ANBU!

For example, participating in ANBU cross-country is a relatively special existence, because he gradually became familiar with the rules of ANBU during combat under the leadership of the ANBU captain.

 It is very normal for ordinary ninjas who want to join ANBU to enter ANBU root training.

Just like Uchiha Shisui, Kakashi, and "Meng" in the Blade Team, they all received training at the Root of ANBU.

So, when I started cross-country and heard about the "Roots of ANBU" from Shikaku, I was still a little surprised that the basic part of ANBU was causing trouble for myself.

It wasn't until Shikoku remembered that the person in charge of the ANBU Root was Shimura Danzo based on Shikaku's words that he suddenly realized that the two ANBU Roots came to trouble him. I'm afraid it was not as simple as imagined!

It is very likely that Danzo Shimura wanted to form the "root" department in the original plot, and it was even more likely that Danzo Shimura wanted to recruit him, so he sent the two Anbu who were from the Aburame clan and the Yamanaka clan. of!

 “Shimura Danzo, ha! What a familiar name!”

“It seems that whether in the original plot or in the fan fiction I have read, Shimura Danzo often represents conspiracy, betrayal, power, and villains, right?”

“Actually, if you really look at Shimura Danzo from a rational perspective, apart from being a little extreme, many of the things he does are fundamentally in line with Konoha’s interests.”

“Of course, fighting for power with the Third Hokage and the Fourth Hokage is due to Danzo Shimura’s fault.”

“But in general, Shimura Danzo is the kind of guy who is far neither as bad nor as good as others think!”

"After all, judging from the current situation, Danzo Shimura wants to turn me into a member of the "roots" department, which is unacceptable to me!"

Huttered to himself, Cross Country already followed Shikaku to the Hokage's office.

Moreover, just when Cross Country was thinking in his heart that he would never become a ninja who looked like a tool and a puppet like the "Root" troops in the original plot, Cross Country had just stepped into the Hokage's office. Astonishingly, he saw That familiar yet unfamiliar figure!

His whole body was shrouded in black robes, and his whole body was wrapped in snow-white bandages.

Under the dim lights of the Hokage's office, Shimura Danzo seemed to have foreseen the possibility of going off-road and Shikaku coming, so he waited there early.

 As for Shikaku.

Even when he came to the Hokage's office, he looked so angry that he wanted to fight to the death with Danzo Shimura.

 But the most important expression of human wisdom is calmness.

Therefore, when he saw Shimura Danzo waiting in front of him, Shikaku bowed with a respectful expression without expression, and then said in an indifferent tone: "Danzo-sama, can you explain what happened tonight?" Something?"

“Let’s not talk about the ANBU trespassing on our Nara clan tonight. Let’s just say that the cross-country is also an ANBU. Even if Lord Danzo wants to see the cross-country, he can’t send the ANBU and the cross-country to fight and prepare to forcefully **** the cross-country here, right?”

“Danzo-sama, do you have any explanation for this?”

“There is no explanation, Shikaku, I was wrong.”

Originally, based on what Shimura Danzo learned about Shimura Danzo in the original plot, he thought that Shimura Danzo’s character would definitely refuse to admit his guilt.

Who would have thought that as soon as Shikaku finished speaking, Danzo Shimura gave in!

Is that still Danzo Shimura in cross-country acquaintance?

Is that still Danzo Shimura who is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals in the original plot?

 But even off-roaders have to admit that Shimura Danzo’s retreat-to-advance approach is indeed very good!

With just one sentence, Shimura Danzo was so choked that Shikaku was speechless. After all, he just gave in!

However, if you think that Shikaku is silent and can't fight back again, then you really underestimate Nara Shikaku, who is the brains of Konoha!

Standing so quietly in front of Shimura Danzo, Shikaku seemed to have taken the initiative, making Shimura Danzo feel a little bit in trouble!

Especially in Shikaku's silence, Cross Country discovered that there were two figures in the Hokage's office. They were the Fourth Hokage and the Third Hokage hurriedly came. When Cross Country secretly noticed Shimura Danzo standing there alone. figure, he sneered secretly in his heart, "My respected Lord Danzo, it seems that you are destined to be the loser today!"

"We'll see! Even if I really join your "root" department in the future, it's only possible if I want to join voluntarily. There's no way I'm forced by you!"

Offshore said coldly, when Shikaku saw the third Hokage and the fourth Hokage coming at the same time, he whispered:

“Off-road, you go back first, you have nothing to do here!”

 “Yes, Uncle Shikaku!”

Listening to Shikaku's instructions, Cross Country nodded, and then hurriedly disappeared in front of Shikaku, Shimura Danzo and others.

However, when Cross Country turned to leave, Shimura Danzo's interested eyes still stayed on the figure leaving Cross Country.

　At that time, a faint smile appeared on Danzo Shimura's face!

 “Let’s see! Nara Cross Country, you.”

 “Destined to be mine!”