Naruto: Who made him a ninja?

Shūzawa shook his head, looking at Shisui with a light smile.

“Is it Obito Uchiha's words that make you uneasy, right?”

Hearing this, Shisui fell into silence, and after hesitating for a moment, he nodded earnestly.

Danzō's problem had been lingering in his mind, something he couldn't let go of.

Although only a night had passed, he tossed and turned, because if all of this were true, what would the clan and the village mean?

What should he do? What should the clan do? What should be done about all of this?

He didn't know, but he knew he should learn more.

“As expected, that guy Obito Uchiha is really bad.”

Shūzawa wasn't surprised. Although Shisui Uchiha wasn't really smart, judging from the original timeline, his starting point for doing things was very different from Itachi Uchiha's.

In his heart, he had both the clan and the village. His suicide was an act of giving up when he was in a dilemma with no way out.

If he could have been a bit ruthless, whether acting against the clan or the Konoha's superiors, perhaps things could have changed.

However, the fact that he came here to find him now probably stems from the camaraderie they've built over time and the fact that he helped cover for him, making him feel he could be trusted.

Since that's the case, why shouldn't Shūzawa find some amusement for Danzō?

After all, Shūzawa has always adhered to the principle that 'if your boss is living too comfortably, you're not a qualified subordinate'!

“I think you've misunderstood. Obito Uchiha's accusations against Lord Danzō are completely unnecessary to mention.”

Although Shūzawa planned to find amusement for Danzō, he felt it was better to be subtle when discussing certain matters. At the same time, he expanded his sensory abilities to carefully check the surroundings.

After this enhancement, his sensory range and detail have been greatly increased.

Now, he can even sense whether there is chakra on insects, which means he doesn't even have to worry so much about the Aburame clan!

“Lord Danzō is wholeheartedly for Konoha. Although he is often misunderstood, he will still act according to his own ideas.”

“According to his own ideas?”

Shisui didn't quite understand what this meant. Shūzawa smiled and said softly.

“Never mind, let's not talk about this. I recently heard a little story. I wonder if you're interested in listening?”

“This…”

Shisui was puzzled, but Shūzawa continued.

“Let me ask you a question. Suppose a bandit joins a village with the intention of robbing it. The villagers unite to resist and drive him away, but he leaves behind a child.

Some villagers believe that this child is the descendant of the bandit and will inevitably follow the same path of destroying everyone, advocating for the child's death.

But some people believe that this child is just a blank slate. Although his personality and temperament are very similar to that of the bandit, it is not impossible to educate him.

In such a situation, what would you choose?”

“Me?”

Shisui hesitated, feeling like he understood something.

After thinking carefully, he finally said.

“I choose the second option. Perhaps this child can be changed through education.”

“Yes, perhaps.”

Shūzawa nodded, then the smile on his face became even brighter.

“But the first group of people objected, so they made a bet.

The first group, in order to prove that this child would inevitably follow the path of that bandit, did a lot of guiding and coercion.

And the second group did not stop them because of the bet, only wanting to teach the child to go in the right direction.

Guess what the final result will be?”

Shisui frowned. This story gave him a bad feeling.

One side constantly guides and coerces to try to prove and change, while the other only uses educational methods without stopping them.

No matter how you look at it, such a result doesn't seem good!

Moreover, he slowly understood what Shūzawa meant. This seemed to be reflecting his clan.

“The final result is that this child grows up constantly under the guidance and coercion, and eventually slowly becomes like his father.”

Shūzawa didn't wait for Shisui to speak, but instead continued to speak in a low voice.

“The first group of people unhesitatingly raised the butcher's knife again. After everything was over, they said triumphantly: Look, I won, this child is just like that.”

“But, that's obviously wrong!”

Shisui shook his head, gritting his teeth. He was unwilling to accept this result no matter what.

“Clearly, it was through their own guidance and coercion, changing him according to their own ideas. How can that be considered winning?”

“Yes, how can that be considered winning?”

Shūzawa turned his head and looked at Shisui calmly.

“Drawing the target after shooting the arrow, reversing cause and effect, how can that be considered winning? Just doing things according to one's own existing concepts and will, isn't that the result?”

Hearing this, combined with Obito Uchiha's lies last night, Shisui instantly understood something.

Danzō Shimura, as expected, only wants to believe his own judgment, even if it means reversing cause and effect and drawing the target after shooting the arrow!

“How can he do this…”

Shisui didn't understand all of this. He couldn't understand why it was like this. He was now also somewhat lost. He completely didn't know what he should do.

He still knew the situation within the clan, otherwise he wouldn't have chosen to stay in the Anbu instead of returning. But what should he do?

“Actually, I'm also very curious about something.”

At this moment, Shūzawa suddenly stretched lazily and continued.

“When I heard this story, I always felt it was strange. Why didn't that child have any of his own thoughts?”

“Hmm?”

Shisui looked at Shūzawa in surprise, only to see Shūzawa already shaking his head and turning away, seemingly preparing to leave.

“Drawing the target after shooting the arrow is not advisable, human nature cannot be gambled with, but similarly, people cannot be without their own thoughts and will.

Of course, it's also possible that I'm overthinking it. A child really doesn't have too many thoughts, just encountering the world, ignorant and knowing nothing.”

If it were an adult, perhaps they could see things more clearly, wouldn't they?

“An adult, see things more clearly...”

Shisui murmured, and Shūzawa waved his hand gently at this moment.

“Alright, the little story is over, and I need to go back and rest.”

There's no need to take Obito Uchiha's nonsense to heart; he's just a villain.

People, ah, still need to have their own ideas; you must learn to discern for yourself.”

Having said that, Shūzawa left without looking back, leaving only Shisui standing in place.

His eyes flickered slightly, as if he was thinking seriously about something.

Gradually, his eyes gradually became firm.

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Thanks to all the big shots Onz

Chapter 76: Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees

Shūzawa isn't so concerned about what Shisui Uchiha is thinking.

As for whether he will turn around and expose him, such as running to the Third Hokage to chat, he is even less worried about that.

Shisui Uchiha himself didn't say anything; Shūzawa gave him cover, which already shows that he was wary in his heart.

Now, running to complain, the unlucky one wouldn't be Shūzawa, but himself!

“At least I am a Konoha orthodox, Wood Release plus Flying Thunder God; how can you Uchiha compare?”

Sometimes, the so-called 'Konoha orthodox' is still somewhat useful; at least in name, he is more popular.

And the Uchiha, this 'son of a villain,' who has also been 'corrupted' by Danzō's silent grooming, it goes without saying who will be unlucky.

“I just don't know how the eye drops I gave to Danzō are working.”

Shūzawa muttered to himself; he has always been committed to finding some fun for Danzō so that his superiors can 'enjoy their old age' in the future.

In the following days, although Shūzawa felt quite bored, he either pretended to study or teased Yūgao until her face turned red.

Overall, he can be considered to have settled down honestly.

After all, this time, his physical fitness has improved quite a bit, and he needs to adapt to his body.

In addition, he also needs to study and think about some of the remaining Dragon Vein powers sealed within his body.

“Although it's sealed, this power is really strange; it can actually recover on its own. Why is it so much like a Tailed Beast?”

The Dragon Vein's chakra is truly unbelievable to Shūzawa; the power to recover on its own seems to be only possible with the Tailed Beasts in his memory.

Just like Kurama; its chakra is simply heaven-defying.

Even if it is divided in half, it can still maintain its self-awareness, and even if it is a wisp of chakra collected by someone, it can recover on its own and seem to create a new Tailed Beast!

Of course, what is created is probably just an empty shell; the real consciousness is still within the Fourth Hokage and Naruto Uzumaki.

But this is scary enough. Maybe when the consciousness of Kurama within Naruto or Minato Namikaze dissipates, that consciousness will autonomously descend upon this empty shell.

“Fortunately, the Dragon Vein has no consciousness, only instinctive wildness. This makes it convenient for me to accumulate and then use it, but I also have to find a way to consume part of it first.”

Shūzawa's sealing technique is still at LV5. Since he broke Danzō's cursed seal, he hasn't bothered with it much; anyway, it's enough.

This also makes him somewhat of a headache when dealing with products like the Dragon Vein; sealing so much chakra, it would be troublesome if it breaks.

Therefore, consuming a portion from time to time or adding points to the sealing technique has become a very necessary thing.

“After all, for me, as long as the level is high enough, learning some techniques is simply too easy.”

In this way, time passed little by little, and about a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Early in the morning, just as Shūzawa was planning to continue looking for Yūgao, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly found him and took him to a training ground.

“Shūzawa-kun, how have you been feeling these days?”

Upon meeting, Hiruzen Sarutobi's wrinkled face showed a smile.

However, anyone could see that his smile seemed a bit forced.

“It's okay. I'm studying hard and have seniors like Kakashi, Shisui, and Yūgao as companions. I'm having a fulfilling time.”

Shūzawa nodded. Although it was a bit boring without any missions to do, having Yūgao wasn't bad either.

“Is that so…”

Hiruzen Sarutobi pursed his lips. In the end, Yūgao is the most important to you, right?

Although he has been to the Anbu less often during this time, it doesn't mean he doesn't know what's going on there!

The Anbu is his reserved territory.

He still knows how Shūzawa is doing in the Anbu. He doesn't object to this kind of love affair.

Even if they are a little young, it doesn't matter. During the Warring States period, there were many who were even younger.

But the key is that Shūzawa doesn't seem to realize his importance?

This kid has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique and has independently awakened Wood Release!

Besides Shūzawa's matter giving him a headache, there is another thing that is making him restless, and that is the Uchiha.

After Shisui Uchiha awakened the Mangekyō, he independently chose to stay in the Anbu, but the Uchiha group was unhappy. This time has really annoyed him.

Not only that, but their clan also seems to be faintly restless.

Obviously, whether it's Obito Uchiha or Shisui Uchiha, their Mangekyō has ignited the most undesirable thing in this clan!

And then there's his old classmate Danzō; that guy has started making some small moves again.