Root Office
Even in his fifties, Tanzo Shimura still maintained the vitality of a young man.
He took care of everything personally.
"Tatsuma," Tanzo Shimura flipped through a scroll and asked, "Has the relocation of the Uchiha clan been completed?"
The Nine - Tails Incident was chaos caused by the Nine - Tailed Fox.
A huge Sharingan appeared in its eyes, so the Uchiha clan was suspected.
At the previous Konoha reconstruction meeting, Tanzo Shimura proposed to move them out of the heart of Konoha to the southwest corner, and the Anbu would monitor them around the clock.
This meant that the Uchiha clan not only left the center of power but also lost the trust.
Tanzo Shimura was, of course, biased.
But forcing the Uchiha clan to relocate was a decision made by the entire Konoha high - level, including Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Otherwise, Tanzo Shimura alone couldn't have done it.
Tatsuma Aburame, wearing a black windbreaker, flashed in and said, "It's basically done."
"How did the Uchiha clan react?"
"The reaction was intense. Everyone was reluctant, and there were several conflicts, but they were all stopped by the clan head, Fugaku Uchiha."
Tanzo Shimura, who was usually expressionless, showed an ugly smile upon hearing this.
His plan had been perfectly implemented.
Here, he really had to thank the Mysterious Person who controlled the Nine - Tailed Fox.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to send the Uchiha clan to the edge of Konoha at all.
"Now the Uchiha clan is like a powder keg. I'm looking forward to the day when it explodes."
Tanzo Shimura stroked his right arm.
He had already transplanted Hashirama cells and mastered Wood Release.
As long as he got the Sharingan, he would be invincible in the world. He was confident that he could defeat even Hiruzen Sarutobi.
By then, the position of Hokage would surely be in his hands.
Tanzo Shimura suppressed the Uchiha clan not only to continue the policy of his teacher Tobirama Senju but also to obtain the Sharingan.
He had coveted this Kekkei Genkai for a long time.
Because Wood Release and Sharingan represented Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.
The strength of these two people was so great that it far exceeded that of all other Ninja.
"But why?"
Tanzo Shimura subconsciously clenched the scroll.
The Nine - Tails Incident made the Uchiha clan move away from the center of Konoha.
The young Forth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, also unfortunately sacrificed.
These two happy things overlapped, but why did it turn out like this?
Tanzo Shimura never dreamed that he would see Hiruzen Sarutobi become the Hokage twice in his lifetime.
Damn it!
"Fortunately, Hiruzen Sarutobi won't be in power for a few years. As long as he gets the Sharingan before the new The Fifth Hokage takes office, everything will be okay."
Tanzo Shimura let out a sigh.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was like someone who was re - employed after being laid off.
But this was due to the current situation in Konoha.
Once the situation stabilized, a new Hokage would be on the agenda.
How many more years could Hiruzen Sarutobi last?
Probably not even a year.
Moreover, he was already old. He might pass away any day.
Thinking of this, Tanzo Shimura felt much better.
"Tanzo"
Another Root ninja slipped into the office and reported, "Kinoto is missing. We've looked everywhere but couldn't find him."
Tanzo Shimura's smile instantly froze, and his face turned dark.
Kinoto, also known as Yamato, was a survivor of the [Wood Release] experiments and was of great value.
Not only did it mean that Tanzo Shimura could get a loyal [Wood Release] subordinate in the future, but it could also give Hiruzen Sarutobi a big surprise.
Just thinking about this scenario made Tanzo Shimura excited.
But now it was all gone.
Kinoto's disappearance was undoubtedly very dangerous for him.
If Kinoto fell into the hands of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the [Wood Release] experiments he and Orochimaru had conducted would be exposed.
It was like handing a weapon to someone on a silver platter.
Hiruzen could use this as a reason to better control him.
"Say that again!" Tanzo Shimura asked sharply.
"Kinoto suddenly disappeared last night. The entire Root searched all night but found no clues, so it's very likely that he left Konoha." The Root ninja explained in more detail.
"A grown man disappeared right under your noses?!"
Tanzo Shimura couldn't hold back his anger any longer. He roared, "Useless! A bunch of useless idiots!"
He had placed Yamato in the training base.
One reason was to give him a quiet space to practice [Wood Release].
The other reason was that the other members of Root could watch over him at all times.
He thought it would be very safe, but something went wrong.
Tanzo Shimura raged in his helplessness.
The members of Root had been trained to be emotionless and dark ninjas.
His anger was meaningless.
"Where's Orochimaru?"
Tanzo Shimura gradually calmed down, gripping his cane tightly, and asked.
Currently, Orochimaru was nominally a member of Root, serving as his personal bodyguard along with Tatsuma Aburame.
But he didn't show up today.
"Orochimaru is doing experiments at home." Tatsuma Aburame replied.
"Go and investigate his residence to see if there are any traces of Kinoto."
Tanzo Shimura didn't suspect Orochimaru without reason.
In the entire Konoha, there were only a few people or organizations that could make Root come up empty - handed.
One of them was Orochimaru.
Tatsuma Aburame was from the Aburame Clan and was good at using insects. He was very proficient in reconnaissance, and his ability was top - notch even in Root.
If he investigated Orochimaru, the chance of being discovered was very small.
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Natsume yawned.
The ninja - related courses were all right.
But the theory courses were very boring.
The main content consisted of two parts: past Hokages and the [Will of Fire].
Among them, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, was the highlight.
Natsume suspected that this textbook was written by him.
He was hyped up as the most powerful Hokage.
Logically speaking, Hiruzen knew Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.
He was even Tobirama's apprentice.
So, why would he claim the title of the most powerful Hokage?
After much thought, there was only one reason: to consolidate the Hokage's status and power.
Natsume glanced at Itachi Uchiha.
He was listening very attentively.
Perhaps this was the origin of his later support for the Will of Fire.
According to the original plot, Itachi Uchiha went to the battlefield to kill at the age of four, graduated from the Ninja Academy at seven, awakened his Sharingan at eight, joined the Anbu at eleven and awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan, and massacred his entire clan, including his parents, at thirteen.
It was a truly 'legendary' life.
Natsume didn't have much interest in Itachi Uchiha, but since he could gain destiny value from him, he couldn't miss the opportunity.
Of course, he had no interest in taking Itachi Uchiha under his wing.
This guy was too dangerous.
He had even killed his own parents. Who knew when he might backstab Natsume.
Natsume didn't dare to keep him around.
But while he didn't dare, there was someone who did.
Undoubtedly, Itachi Uchiha's first Destiny nodes was joining the Anbu.
Now, Natsume was thinking about sending Itachi Uchiha to someone who liked to adopt orphans.
Not Nonou Yakushi, but Orochimaru.
Of course, this wasn't an act of being kind - hearted.
After Itachi Uchiha awakened his Mangekyo Sharingan, he was a natural counter to Orochimaru.
It was estimated that the two would have all kinds of run - ins.
"What's wrong?"
Suddenly, Itachi Uchiha shivered and looked at his deskmate.
"Nothing."
Natsume asked with a smile, "After school, I'll treat you to a meal. How about it?"
"Thanks. No need."
Itachi Uchiha showed a sense of distant politeness.
As a genius of the Uchiha clan, he was precocious, a bit quiet, and not good at chatting.
More importantly, in his opinion, he had nothing to talk about with Natsume.
He'd rather go to Shisui Uchiha and talk about adult topics.
Like the Will of Fire.