Go to the Root

"Jiraiya Sensei is a very capable person," Naruto replied with a smile.

"Your Kekkei Genkai is very special. Did Sage in the Psychic Realm help you?" Sandaime asked in a pleasant tone.

"Yes, the two of you have given me a certain amount of help. They have given me a new understanding of Kekkei Genkai." Naruto answered all of Sandaime's questions gently.

It was just a matter of whether it was true or false.

"Your Kekkei Genkai is rather special. Neither the psychic world nor Jiraiya has studied it deeply, so you still have to rely on yourself."." Sandaime stroked his beard and nodded.

The strange development of the topic made Naruto seem to have noticed something, so he pretended to be helpless and said,

"However, my current strength has reached a bottleneck. Kekkei Genkai's development is still a bit difficult. Most of the Ninjutsu that Jiraiya Sensei are good at is not very useful to me."

"In that case, have you considered becoming Danzo's disciple? He is an elder of Konoha, and he controls Anbu's strength." Sandaime pretended to be indifferent.

Before, they had talked similarly. At that time, Naruto could feel that Sandaime was not willing to let him become Danzo's disciple.

But now, Sandaime seemed to want to have a relationship with Danzo between the lines.

Sandaime was very helpless.

The gap between him and Danzo was getting bigger and bigger because of Hokage's position. This time, someone had to take the blame for Konoha's collapse plan.

At the same time, he also needed a famous person to become the new Hokage.

Danzo had a ruthless character and was uncomfortable to become Hokage.

Sandaime knew that his old partner had been longing for the position of Hokage for a long time.

Therefore, while making him lose the opportunity to become Hokage again and again, he also felt a little guilty in his heart.

To ease the relationship with Danzo and gain control of Root, he finally decided to let Naruto, who inherited Will of Fire, join Root.

He firmly believed.

Naruto will not be affected by the Root.

Because he is Yondaime's son!

"If Elder Danzo has studied Kekkei Genkai and can help me, I have no objection." Naruto nodded.

"After this incident, I have understood that only with strong power can bring peace to Konoha."

...

In the dark space in the depths of Konoha.

Countless masked Root Ninjas came and went.

As Root, the most important thing was to hide his identity.

And Root, like his name, went deep into the bottom of Konoha without being known by any villagers. He was also the strongest intelligence group in Konoha.

Since its establishment, Root had provided countless secret information to Konoha's higher-ups and Anbu.

In the deepest room.

Only a dim light emitted a yellow light.

A one-eyed old man was sitting in the center of the room, resting with his eyes closed.

He was the leader of Root's organization, Shimura Danzo.

Just before this, he understood that Naruto was willing to join Root and become his disciple.

This lonely old man's cold heart surged with excitement.

Even his impression of Sandaime had improved a lot.

"I want to see him immediately." He immediately ordered his subordinates to bring Naruto to meet him.

He sat in the cold seat, his turbid eyes flashing with a strange light.

...

In the training ground.

Naruto was training with Sasuke and Sakura.

Sasuke was bathed in thunder and lightning, constantly training his Raiton's attributes.

Sakura was constantly killing fish and then reviving them.

Finally, she looked at Sasuke with malicious eyes.

"Sasuke, why don't you let me beat you half to death and then treat you?"

Hearing Sakura's words, Sasuke was speechless. "What are you talking about?"

"This is also good for you. You can only touch the opportunity to break through the limit after being seriously injured again and again." Sakura opened his eyes wide and pretended to be innocent.

Think about it, the cells can be more active under the stimulation of Raiton, but the threat and pain of a serious injury can make people's adrenaline surge.

"So in this case, the Raitons may be able to better affect the body." Sakura opened his eyes and began to talk nonsense.

"Hiss, it seems to make sense." Sasuke opened his eyes wide, a thoughtful expression on his face. He was a little moved.

Thus, he quickly recalled Sasuke's scream and Sakura's encouraging voice.

"Hold on, Sasuke. I will cure you immediately. Don't worry, I will only beat your chest next. It won't hurt. Even if it hurts, it will only make you faint. It will only be a matter of an instant. Just close your eyes and open them. You must hold on. This is also the best opportunity to train your will."

"Damn it, Sakura."

Listening to the exaggerated voices of Sasuke and Sakura, Naruto, who was cultivating on the side, smiled slightly.

"Ahem, Naruto, I heard that you want to join Root." The prodigal Jiraiya who had been wandering in the bathhouse also came to this side and asked Naruto.

Seeing Naruto nod, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh.

He understood Naruto became a tool for politicians.

"Although Root is a bit dark, he can still learn some things." Jiraiya hesitated for a moment before giving Naruto some suggestions.

"You can go back to the spirit world at any time. Occasionally, you have to go back to accompany the two sages. They like you very much." Jiraiya scratched his head and laughed foolishly.

He was not worried that Naruto's thoughts would be controlled by Root.

Because he had already tied himself with everyone.

Besides.

This kind of gentle personality was not something that could be changed by simple brainwashing.

Naruto nodded. "I will."

At this time, Root, who was wearing an animal mask, arrived.

"I am Root Ninja. I was ordered to take you to see Lord Danzo."

After saying goodbye to Jiraiya and his companions, Naruto followed Root Ninja to Root's base.

"Naruto is going." Sakura looked confused.

"Naruto has joined Root." Jiraiya sighed, "In a few days, someone will replace Naruto to join your team."

"Eh? How could that be? Why" Sakura and Sasuke's expressions changed, and they cried out in unison.

...

On the other side,

Naruto followed the secret passage to Root's base. Ninja, who was wearing a mask, did not react at all because of a new face.

He repeated his work like an emotionless robot.

He came to the deep room and pushed open the door. A creak and a rotten smell were coming from the door.

Through the dim light, Naruto saw Danzo stand up and walk toward him with a cane.

His pace was very slow, and the shadow behind him was slender. Only when he walked in front did Naruto see the joy in Danzo's turbid eyes.

"Welcome to Root. From now on, I am your Sensei, Uzumaki Naruto." Danzo stood in front of Naruto and said in a low voice.

"Bang." The door suddenly closed, isolating the light from the outside.

Naruto looked at Danzo, revealing a gentle and confident smile.

"Please guide me in the future, Danzo Sensei!"