⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Chapter 217 : Chapter 217 Danzo's Summoning, Kakuzu Appears [1/4]
Chapter 217: Danzo's Summons, Kakuzu's Trail [1/4]
"Asking Orochimaru for help? Did Danzo run into trouble in the Land of Rivers?"
"He couldn't become the Hokage and had to go to some backwater place to start a career—Old Danzo really took a massive loss this time."
"In our world, this would be like being exiled to the remote southern frontier."
"He's having a hard time; he came to find the Third earlier, definitely because he wants to capture Shisui."
The edit didn't show what he wanted Orochimaru's help with, but based on the previous plot, everyone could easily guess that Danzo likely encountered trouble in the west.
Masahiko also admired these talented commenters.
The Land of Rivers and the southern frontier did have some similarities; it wasn't wrong to compare them.
However, Danzo had at least brought a sum of money and the assets of the Root Organization with him, so it wasn't truly an exile, and his current situation probably wasn't that dire.
As the bullet chat said, wanting to capture Shisui was the real goal.
However...
With Shisui currently together with Kisame, it was essentially impossible for Danzo's group to capture them given their abilities.
Masahiko wasn't worried at all.
He continued watching, but unfortunately, as the chaos in Orochimaru's Otogakure gradually settled into peace, the ending theme song began to play right on cue.
[Popularity Rating: A]
[Comprehensive Evaluation——]
[performance pay Obtained: low-grade skill copy card]
Another copy card.
Masahiko pondered for a moment and decided to use it.
Although it could only copy Ninjutsu of C-rank difficulty or lower, there were still some techniques among them that he urgently needed.
For example, an Earth Release Ninjutsu.
Masahiko hadn't mastered the nature transformation of Earth Release Chakra; even with the Training Space, it would take a lot of time to train from scratch.
A copy card was an economical and practical choice.
The next day.
Rising in the early morning, Masahiko saw a bird standing outside the window. He opened the window, and a small bamboo tube was tied to the bird's leg.
He recognized this Ninja Bird.
It was a bird from the Root Organization.
On the slip of paper, the words "Come to Mizuwansui Town in the Land of Rivers for a detailed discussion" were written.
A moment later, at the Hokage Office.
Masahiko knocked on the door, and a lazy voice drifted from inside: "Come in."
He opened the door and entered.
Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't arrived yet.
Kakashi was sitting in the Hokage assistant's seat, propping his head up with one hand, looking quite listless, while holding a pen in the other.
"Senior, have you been working all night?"
Masahiko was shocked.
Hearing this, Kakashi's hand holding the pen paused slightly, and then he said helplessly, "Occasionally, I arrive early too."
He slumped dejectedly in front of the mountain of documents, but then his eyes lit up and he suddenly perked up.
"Masahiko, I remember you don't have classes until this afternoon?"
The next second, Kakashi's gaze sharpened. "No, with your status and ability, teaching students is really a waste!"
"No, Senior, I have business with Hokage-sama, so I won't disturb you for now."
Masahiko responded with a smile.
Without waiting for Kakashi's response, he turned to leave, but Kakashi used the Body Flicker to appear in front of him, trying to grab him.
"Save me, I'm almost unable to finish this work!"
However...
In the next second, the Masahiko in front of him turned into an afterimage, and the real Masahiko appeared at the doorway.
"Senior, I really have something to do——"
"Both of you are well-known Jonin in the village, what's with all this noise?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi opened the door and entered, speaking with a smile.
Then, he looked at Masahiko.
"What is it?"
"Hokage-sama, let's talk inside."
Masahiko looked outside.
After entering the room and setting up a barrier for isolation, all three sat down before Masahiko spoke: "Lord Hokage, Yakumo has been acting a bit off lately."
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately asked: "I asked you to observe her situation last time; what conclusion do you have?"
"She claims to have gained a perception of darkness and can sense other people's negative emotions, but based on my month of observation, I'm afraid it's more than that."
Masahiko informed Hiruzen Sarutobi of the content of his conversation with Yakumo, as well as the subsequent experiments and observations he had conducted.
However...
He concealed the fact from the previous chapter that Yakumo could absorb other people's Chakra.
Even so, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression remained grave.
"The Chakra implanted by Shinno is even more troublesome than we anticipated, but this also means—to Shinno, she holds great value."
"Take this seriously and pay close attention to her psychological state. Once there is a possibility of her being influenced—we must take immediate measures."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was serious.
"Yes!"
"Wait, regarding Kurenai's work direction—take a look as well. If you have any suggestions, you can speak up."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile, "Although you are still the Head of the Education Department on the surface, your actual position is not low, and you can participate in these decisions."
"This subordinate has no objections."
Masahiko respectfully took the document and answered before looking; after scanning it, he had even fewer objections.
Reconnaissance Squad.
These types of teams were mostly responsible for reconnaissance and tracking work, which was less dangerous than combat teams.
Afterward, he took out the slip of paper.
"This is the note that person gave me; please have a look."
"Hmm."
Hiruzen Sarutobi took it, identified it carefully, and nodded slightly. "It is his handwriting."
"So, should I go?"
"Go and see. If nothing unexpected happened, it should be related to him being recently ambushed by Shisui."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said.
Masahiko wasn't surprised in his heart.
Although Danzo had left Konoha, it was impossible for Hiruzen Sarutobi to truly let him be; there were bound to be informants around him.
After receiving approval, he got up to leave and used the 'low-grade skill copy card' along the way.
[low-grade skill copy card used.]
——
[Target: Hiruzen Sarutobi.]
[Copying: Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique (Perfect)]
As expected of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
He had basically trained basic attribute Ninjutsu to perfection, especially these Earth Release types that were convenient for infiltration and stealth.
Masahiko chose this one for its convenience in stealth and infiltration.
To cultivate the Senjutsu of the Iron-Eating Beast Clan, he needed this type of Earth Release Ninjutsu, and he happened to lack such techniques.
It was a perfect match.
Since Danzo had summoned him, he naturally had to go and lend some support.
Masahiko went home, quickly packed some things, and quietly left Konoha to head for the Land of Rivers.
On a hill at the border of the Land of Fire.
Xiang, who was reading a book, received Masahiko's notification and immediately cooperated with the appearing panda to perform the Reverse Summoning Jutsu.
Soon—
A familiar figure appeared before her eyes.
——
"Master!"
"Hmm,"
Masahiko took out a scroll and unsealed a book from it.
"A Ninjutsu for you; master it as soon as possible."
"Yes!"
Xiang took it, looked at it curiously, and immediately understood—Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique.
"I will master it as quickly as possible."
Xiang nodded firmly.
Afterward, a hint of hesitation appeared on her face.
"What's wrong?"
"Master, I recently went to town with Grandma and discovered a very terrifying freak."
Xiang said in a low voice.
Masahiko paused slightly and asked, "In what way?"
"He——"
Xiang recalled, a look of terror flashing in her eyes. "On his body, he has five different sources of Chakra. How is that possible?"
"Was there anyone else with him?"
"I didn't sense anyone."
Xiang shook her head.
Masahiko asked calmly, "Did he see you?"
"Probably not, because I was very far from him, but I just sensed it——"
Xiang whispered.
Masahiko nodded. "This is your special ability; you can try to develop it in cooperation with Ranmaru. Also, that person is very dangerous. Do not leave the mountain village lately."
"Yes, Master!"
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