Naruto: This Uchiha is too innocent.

At this moment, Uchiha Sora's words successfully attracted the attention of the other three men present.

Momonosuke was somewhat surprised, because Sora hadn't mentioned this to him after returning yesterday. However, his attention wasn't on that now; instead, a smile appeared on his face.

It seems to be saying: Look, even if I agree, it's useless, he's already been intercepted by the secret service.

Danzo's expression showed a moment of surprise, then slowly darkened; clearly, he was unaware of these matters.

The decision to have Uchiha Sora join the Anbu was made only after Minato returned yesterday. In fact, Minato is currently discussing this matter in the Hokage's office.

"I suppose Lord Danzo wouldn't try to steal people from the Anbu, would he?" Uchiha Sora said innocently, seemingly oblivious to the gloom on Danzo's face.

He then added, "The Anbu is the backbone of Konoha, and I've long aspired to be a part of it."

At this point, it's practically hopeless to get Uchiha Sora to join.

Danzo's original idea had two possible outcomes.

First, it's good that Uchiha Sora joined Root; he's confident he can brainwash Uchiha Sora into becoming one of his own.

Secondly, it would be better if Momonosuke refused, or rather... if the Uchiha refused. In fact, he was more looking forward to this outcome. At this moment, he had reached a bottleneck in making things difficult for the Uchiha. If it was the second outcome, he could take this opportunity to suppress the Uchiha again.

However, to his surprise, Minato Namikaze had just returned yesterday and was already "stealing" him away.

If he still insists on taking the person, then it will make him seem like he has ulterior motives.

However, as the "Darkness of the Ninja World," his cunning is deep enough to devour an elephant.

After a short while, he regained his composure. "The Anbu is naturally an important foundation of Konoha. Since you have joined the Anbu, then serve the Anbu well and repay Konoha in due time."

"That's right, that's right, Sora, did you hear that? Danzo's assistant is giving you some advice. You should keep it in mind."

"Definitely, definitely." Uchiha Sora revealed the innocence of a child, clenching his fist and patting his chest, his gaze resolute. "Everything for Konoha."

"By the way, Assistant Danzo, the plan I mentioned earlier is still valid. Why don't you pick someone from the other Uchiha clan members to join Root?" Momonosuke added insult to injury, deliberately trying to provoke Danzo.

"No need. Joining the Anbu or joining the Root is the same, since we share the same origin." Danzo smiled insincerely and slowly rose.

Ryoma and Kuma, with their sharp eyes, immediately stood up and draped the coat from the coat rack over Danzo's shoulders.

"I still have things to take care of at the root base, so I won't stay any longer."

"Since Assistant Danzo is so busy, I won't see you out." Momonosuke picked up his teacup, gently blew on the hot tea, and said, "You can come anytime."

Danzo didn't say anything and went straight out the door, with Ryoma following closely behind him.

After leaving the Uchiha courtyard, Danzo looked back at the small courtyard behind him. Autumn was gradually approaching, and the sycamore trees planted outside the courtyard were shedding their leaves, covering the roof tiles with a layer of gold.

His gaze gradually turned cold, occasionally flashing with an unfathomable, dark light. He glanced at the dragon horse beside him and spoke in a low voice:

"Uchiha Sora is quite good. If he has a future, he might be a variable."

After receiving Danzo's look, Ryoma immediately understood. He lowered his head slightly and respectfully said, "Understood, I will take care of it immediately."

Immediately, he leaped onto the roof and sped towards the gates of Konoha...

Danzo's eyes were dark and uncertain, and an unseen blackness slowly stained his bright red heart.

quack--

Black ravens circled in the sky, emitting sharp cries that sent chills down one's spine, as if warning of something about to happen.

Danzo reached out, and the raven landed in his palm. Its dark eyes glanced left and right, reflecting his slightly aged and terrifying face.

"Uchiha..." he murmured softly, stroking the raven's head with his fingers.

Since Uchiha Sora refused to join Root, there was no need for him to exist.

It can be said that those who obey me prosper, and those who oppose me perish.

The raven's tiny head kept looking around, then suddenly it took flight, seemingly sensing the cold air beside it, and tried to fly away.

"Gah—"

The next moment, blood splattered everywhere, and pure black feathers drifted in the wind, like a black snowfall.

……

The Land of Rain, Amegakure (Hidden Rain Village)

Towering gray industrial towers and pipes sprawled wildly throughout the village.

It's rainy here all year round, with rain hitting the ground for a full 300 days a year, and the remaining 60-odd days are also filled with dark clouds.

The entire village was filled with a depressing atmosphere.

A man wearing a raincoat and sunglasses walked through the mud to the ninja village.

The rain drizzled down, and industrial waste from the tall pipeline fell onto the concrete ground, filling the air with the metallic smell of rust.

"Halt!" At the village entrance, two guards from Amegakure stopped the man.

"Purpose."

"A servant," the man said calmly, then took out a ninja badge to identify himself.

The two exchanged a glance and recognized the nameplate as belonging to the Land of Fire.

"Please hand over your weapons to us for temporary safekeeping."

The man nodded and then handed over the kunai he was carrying.

"Only one kunai?"

"Yes."

The guards searched the area and, after confirming there were no other weapons, let them pass.

After the man left, the guard muttered, "These days, there are still ninjas who only carry one weapon..."

after an hour,

Ryoma Aburame successfully entered a building in Amegakure and sat cross-legged.

Opposite him stood a dignified middle-aged man with long, black hair, a resolute face, sharp eyes, and wearing a red battle robe.

He is a hero and idol in the hearts of many in Amegakure, a ninja known as a demigod by other ninjas, Hanzo the Salamander.

"Interesting. The people of Konoha are asking us to assassinate someone again." Hanzo took a sip of tea and stared at Ryoma in front of him with a scrutinizing gaze.

Looking at him with such a dignified gaze, I felt immense pressure and thought to myself, "No wonder he's called a demigod ninja."

"I remember, your assassination business doesn't care about the source," he said calmly.

"Alright, tell me, who's the target this time?"

"Konoha, Uchiha Sora," Ryoma said.

Hanzo thought for a moment, a clear hint of mockery in his eyes, "Haha, during the Third Shinobi World War, your Konoha is still fighting amongst yourselves."

"Don't ask why, don't ask if it's right or wrong, don't ask where it comes from," Longma reminded him.

"Hmm... let's talk about the compensation," Hanzo said, squinting, looking every bit like an old fox.

"Five million taels of silver."

"Twenty million," Hanzo said calmly.

Ryoma frowned. He knew that the minimum reward for an S-rank mission was one million, which meant that Hanzo's reward was enough to issue twenty S-rank missions.

"Ten million."

Hanzo chuckled and casually told the servant beside him, "Show the guest out."

Ryoma's expression changed; he hadn't expected Hanzo to offer no room for negotiation. He quickly replied, "Fine, twenty million."

"Twenty million was just now, now it's thirty million," Hanzo said casually.

"You!" Ryoma couldn't help but stand up.

Hanzo glanced at him sideways, and in an instant, immense pressure enveloped him.

for a long time……

"OK."

"rule."

Ryoma silently took out one card, then another.

"There are 20 million inside, and the remaining 10 million will be settled after the mission is completed."

"Take care and don't bother seeing me off."

Behind him, Hanzo's hearty laughter rang out.