69novels Chapter 179 Danzo: He'll agree! Danzo: On behalf of Root, I invite you to join us.
Chapter 179 Danzo: He'll agree! Danzo: On behalf of Root, I invite you to join us.
Chapter 179 Danzo: He'll agree! Danzo: On behalf of Root, I invite you to join us.
He glanced coldly at Long, who was still slumped on the ground.
He then slowly withdrew his palm and returned to his original position.
Oboro coughed heavily, trying to stand up, but found that all his strength had been completely sealed by Neji, and even moving was a luxury.
"You wretched brat."
Feeling the state of his body, Long's face was full of resentment.
Because his illusion had not yet been cast.
This brat's attack speed is too fast.
He had lost the ability to fight at this moment!
"The victor is Hyuga Neji!"
The next second, Moonlight Hayate stepped forward, checked Oboro's condition, and announced the result of the match without hesitation.
Seeing this, Hyuga Neji walked off the field.
"Hiruzen!"
Seeing this, Danzo turned his gaze to Hiruzen Sarutobi: "This brat from the Hyuga clan's branch family is qualified to enter my Root and become a member of Root."
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "."
Upon hearing Danzo's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyelids twitched.
What nonsense is Danzo spouting now?
"The decision to establish a branch family for the Hyuga clan is not in my hands."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo speechlessly: "You can go to Hiashi Hyuga and apply for the list."
They actually want Hyuga Neji to join Root? Are you kidding me?
It would be a miracle if Hiashi Hyuga agreed.
"Hiashi Hyuga would never agree to this."
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Danzo Shimura's face darkened, and he coldly replied, "But as long as you agree, I will personally speak with the Hyuga clan brat afterward."
"Dividing the family property."
Upon hearing Danzo's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent for a moment.
Looking at Hyuga Neji who had returned to Might Guy's side, Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a while before slowly saying, "You can go and talk to Neji. If he is willing to join your Root, Danzo must not be allowed to take action, otherwise I will have a hard time explaining to the Hyuga clan."
Danzo just asked for Tenten, but he refused.
If we were to refuse another Hyuga Neji, it would indeed be a bit "sorry" to Danzo.
In particular, it seems that I had a lot of misunderstandings about Danzo's Aya.
The fact that Orochimaru and Danzo fought is undeniable.
This is also why he was willing to make concessions to Danzo.
"Don't worry, he will definitely agree."
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Danzo Shimura's face immediately revealed a sinister smile.
Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed, provided he could successfully communicate with that brat from the Hyuga clan's branch family.
Then this brat from the Hyuga clan can join the branch family.
He knew that this brat harbored a deep hatred for the Hyuga clan's main family, and this was a perfect opportunity.
Seeing the sneer and confidence on Shimura Danzo's face, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say anything, but shook his head and walked away.
The game is almost over, and it's time for him to go on.
soon.
Two more matches began and ended, and the second Chunin Exams came to a complete close.
Those who passed the exam stood there, their faces filled with excitement.
"I congratulate you all on successfully advancing to the third round of the Chunin Exams. Although some of you were absent, I still want to express my congratulations to you all."
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the candidates who had passed the exam and slowly said, "Now I will explain the content of the official competition."
"I said before the match that you represent the fighting strength of your respective country's ninja village, and I hope you can perform to your best."
"Therefore, the official competition will be held in a month."
"What?"
"One month later?"
"Damn it, does it have to take this long?"
"Great, no matches for a while, I can get some rest."
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, everyone present widened their eyes in surprise.
Naruto Uzumaki, in particular, was astonished: "I thought it would start in a few days."
"This period of time is for you to prepare."
Upon hearing Naruto's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked over, glanced at the heavy ruler on Naruto's back, and slowly said, "This past month has not only been for your preparations, but also for the time to inform the daimyo and ninja leaders of various countries that the preliminary rounds have ended and to summon them to watch the official competition."
"At the same time, this also gives you some time to prepare for war."
"Your preparation strategy should be to analyze your opponents' performance in the qualifiers. The previous battles were all simulated real battles, but the official matches are different."
"At that time, in the face of a mortal enemy, I'm afraid no one will hold back. Relatively speaking, when facing a powerful enemy, someone will definitely be beaten badly."
"To ensure fairness and impartiality, please strive to improve your skills over the next month."
"Of course, it's not impossible to get a proper rest if you want."
"The official tournament will be a bottom-ranked elimination tournament. Considering that at least one person will be absent, the decision on who will actually be drawn will be made a few days before the start of the tournament. Someone will inform your team leader Jonin and then notify you."
"Whether you need to consider tactics or rest, this period is entirely up to you."
"You won't have to pay for your accommodation and food for this month; Konoha will arrange everything. But you'll have to cover any additional expenses yourself."
"Alright, that's all I wanted to say. We're about to disband. Do you have any questions for me before we leave?"
"I have."
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Shikamaru Nara hurriedly raised his hand: "If it's a bottom-ranked elimination system, then there will inevitably be a champion in the end. If there's only one person, wouldn't that mean only one person can advance to become a Chunin?"
No, that's not the case.
Upon hearing Nara Shikamaru's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head and said, "In the official competition, I, the Kazekage, and the daimyo and ninja leaders who will be entrusted with missions in the future will all be present as judges."
"We will make a final judgment based on your performance in this competition. Those who are rated as having Chunin aptitude can become Chunin even if they do not pass the first round."
"You all have the potential to become Chunin."
"But it's also possible that I might not become a Chunin at all."
"Winning in the elimination rounds means increasing your chances of showcasing yourself, understand, Shikamaru?"
"So troublesome?!"
Upon hearing this, Nara Shikamaru's expression changed drastically.
Naruto Uzumaki's face also turned green.
This is too much trouble.
"Because this time, becoming a Chunin will at least make a name for oneself in the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire, unlike the Chunin who advanced through the Chunin Exams in the past."
Hiruzen Sarutobi calmly said, "If there are no other questions, then thank you all for your hard work. See you in a month!"
With that, Hiruzen Sarutobi left.
As Hiruzen Sarutobi left, the examinees present returned to their respective teams and departed one by one.
"Ah, it's finally over."
Naruto squinted his eyes: "I'm going back to get a good night's sleep."
"Sakura went to take care of Sasuke, and Kakashi-sensei went too, so I'm all alone now. Hmm, I should go back."
Holding the little dragon in his arms, Naruto Uzumaki left.
The entire audience gradually left the venue.
Neji Hyuga glanced at Naruto Uzumaki, who was leaving alone, and then calmly walked towards another exit.
His steps were steady, his eyes were calm, and his victory on the ring just now left him completely unmoved.
For him, this match was just a normal test, showcasing his strength, but there was nothing particularly to be proud of.
He has clear goals for the future and does not need any external evaluations to influence his judgment.
Today we still need to train at the Saiyan training machine.
As Neji walked, he found himself unknowingly walking down a secluded path. The surroundings were eerily quiet, as if the hustle and bustle after the match had been shut out in another world.
For a moment, Hyuga Neji frowned slightly.
Just as they were about to continue, two figures suddenly appeared at the corner ahead.
It was an old man with a gloomy face, leaning on a cane.
Standing beside him was a ninja wearing a Root mask.
The old man was dressed in a dark kimono, his one eye was covered by a bandage, and he exuded a cold and oppressive aura.
It was Shimura Danzo, one of the advisors of Konoha Village.
Seeing this, Neji's brows furrowed even more.
He didn't know this person, but he could sense that the other person was not simple.
The Root ninja stood to the side, his expression hidden behind a mask, but his aura exuded a dangerous presence.
Hyuga Neji immediately became alert.
"Hyuga Neji".
Danzo took two steps, his eyes cold and his voice low and hoarse: "I am Shimura Danzo, an advisor to Konoha."
"Konoha's advisor?"
Hearing this, Neji glanced at him, puzzled.
He knew that Konoha Village had an advisor.
But why did this person suddenly come to find me?
Although confused, Hyuga Neji did not reply immediately, but simply stared at Danzo quietly.
Neji had never met this advisor before, but he could sense that the advisor's pressure was extraordinary.
"Your abilities have piqued my interest."
Danzo, seeing that Hyuga Neji remained silent, was not in a hurry. Instead, he spoke with a cold smile, his tone carrying a hint of appreciation and an attitude that left no room for refusal.
"I have an organization under Konoha's Anbu called 'Root'."
"Root is a special unit established for the development and prosperity of Konoha, and it only recruits the best ninjas."
"I watched your performance on the field and would like to invite you to join Root."
Upon hearing this, Neji's brow twitched slightly, but he quickly regained his composure.
He had heard of the Dark Division before, but the Root was a relatively secretive organization.
Although he sensed something unusual about these two Root members, he also knew that Anbu ninjas wouldn't usually be recruited so hastily.
Because the Root organization is an organization subordinate to the Hokage.
If the Anbu invited him, they should have directly said that the Hokage had arranged for him to come.
But this guy didn't mention Naruto.
I hope I haven't run into a scammer.
But in this day and age, would anyone dare to impersonate an Anbu ninja in Konoha?
Danzo seemed to sense Neji's doubts, and with a cold laugh, slowly said, "You don't need to doubt my sincerity."
"As long as you join Root, I can guarantee that you will become a Chunin within a month."
"You won't need to undergo any more trials, because at the root, you will receive the most direct nurturing and improvement!"
"Even Jonin don't need to go through the normal promotion path."
"One year, the year you join, I guarantee you'll become a Jonin."
A Jonin after one year?
Upon hearing this, Hyuga Neji's pupils constricted sharply.
What a joke.
A Jonin is a very influential person in a ninja village.
This guy, he tells himself that, and he's so confident.
Becoming a Chunin was his goal, let alone a Jonin.
But this was clearly not what he wanted.
He never believed in things that came easily.
Especially this consultant who suddenly appeared, whose words were filled with too much uncertainty.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I don't need it."
Neji lowered his head slightly, rejecting Danzo's suggestion: "Even without the help of your Root, I can become a Chunin."
After saying that, Neji planned to walk past Danzo and continue forward.
However, just as he was about to pass by, Danzo's voice came again, with a strange smile in his tone: "Even so, don't you want to remove the seal on your forehead?"
Upon hearing this, Hyuga Neji's pupils contracted sharply, and his heart felt as if it were being squeezed tightly by something.
Instinctively, Danzo whirled around, his gaze fixed intently on Danzo: "What did you say?"
Does the Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu have a way to remove the seal on the forehead?
Seeing Hyuga Neji's actions, Danzo's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.
He knew that he had successfully grasped Hyuga Neji's weakness.
The fate of this mischievous child from the branch family had long been bound by the cursed caged bird seal.
As long as the topic of breaking the seal is mentioned, Neji will definitely take the bait.
I'm talking about the caged bird on your forehead.
Danzo's voice was cold, yet carried an undeniable certainty: "As long as you join Root, I can help you untangle this knot and completely escape the fate of splitting up the family."
"That's impossible!"
Upon hearing this, Hyuga Neji said in a deep voice, "This seal is irreversible. It is a shackle of fate that all members of the branch family must bear. Moreover, some members of the branch family have joined the Anbu before, and they have not been able to break it."
Most importantly, he also learned how to break the seal.
That means going to Mr. Lin Mo's place to open the jar and find something to break the seal.
He also plans to open the jar after the exam.
My own jar hasn't been opened yet.
Furthermore, Hiashi Hyuga had spoken with him, and he knew that there was no need to worry about the seal on his head for the time being.
This was the guarantee that Hiashi Hyuga gave him.
All he needs to do is break the seal on his forehead and resurrect his father.
All of this requires opening the jar.
Could this guy also know about the Jar Shop?
Otherwise, why would he say such a thing?
However, Hiashi Hyuga said that even Konoha's Anbu had not yet paid attention to this jar shop.
Is this Shimura Danzo trying to trade this information with him?
That's because their contribution wasn't enough.
Upon hearing Hyuga Neji's words, Shimura Danzo sneered repeatedly: "If the contribution is sufficient, it can certainly be unlocked. This is a secret even within the Anbu. Do you think these branch family members would tell the main family?"
"The main family enslaves them, and even if someone were to untie them, they would never be able to speak out."
"My Anbu has been researching the Caged Bird Technique of the Hyuga clan ever since we learned about it, and now we have achieved results."
"If you join Root, you will be the first member of the Hyuga branch family to break free of the Caged Bird Seal!"
"This is my guarantee to you on behalf of Konoha, from Shimura Danzo!"
Danzo said this aloud, but inwardly he sneered.
He certainly didn't know how to break the seal on the caged bird.
But none of that matters.
He simply wanted to exploit Neji's desires to keep him firmly under the control of Root.
You don't need to answer me right away.
Danzo knew he couldn't rush things, so he immediately softened his tone, his eyes revealing a cold calculation: "You can think about it carefully."
"You should know that joining Root will not only free you from the fate of splitting up the family, but also give you a higher status in Konoha."
"You will understand one day that power and freedom both come at a price."
Hearing this, Hyuga Neji frowned but remained silent.
Based on that, he deduced that this bastard was probably lying to him.
Because a few days ago, Hiashi Hyuga told him personally that apart from the main family and the mysterious jar shop, no one could possibly break that seal that was so deeply ingrained in his bloodline.
Even the Anbu of the Hokage.
This guy even brought up some so-called contribution.
Are you trying to fool him?
Neji was lost in thought, but he remained outwardly calm.
Then he turned and left without saying another word.
However, behind him, Danzo's eyes gleamed with the smugness of a successful conspiracy.
"Hmph, those brats who split up the family will fall into my hands sooner or later."
Danzo watched Neji's retreating figure and gave a cold smile.
(End of this chapter)