RNP Chapter 116 Danzo, you didn't lose unjustly.
Chapter 116 Danzo, you didn't lose unjustly.
Chapter 116 Danzo, you didn't lose unjustly.
While Yekura was finally able to hold her head high and enjoy the most glorious moment of her life, in the neighboring Land of Rain, Shiba Kiyokawa was also taking stock of the gains from her trip.
The first "gain" he took care of was Hiruko, a boss who could single-handedly carry an entire theatrical version.
After experiencing a series of emotional cycles including resentment, venting, depression, and despair, at this moment, the detained Hiruko finally calmed down completely.
Finally, he stopped being a pervert, constantly muttering "Tsunade" and "Orochimaru" in the dungeon.
"Have you figured it out?"
After arriving, Shiba Kiyokawa went straight to the point and asked.
Despite his composure, Hiruko's expression remained grim in the face of Akatsuki's aggressive tactics.
"The conditions you've set are too harsh! I've already pledged my loyalty to you, so why don't I even have the right to freely conduct my own research?"
Do you even look down on my research?
I told you, my Demon Sprout Technique has limitless potential! It's all those Konoha guys' fault for being blind! They couldn't see my worth!
"As long as you support my research, I'm willing to share all my results after I succeed! That's power enough to overturn the ninja world, why don't you believe me?!"
Konan listened with disdain, and Kakuzu also seemed unconcerned.
Only Shiba Kiyokawa was probably the only one present who believed in Hiruko's potential.
Ironically, he was also the one who refused most decisively.
He bent his fingers and tapped the table with his knuckles, interrupting Beiliuhu's earnest self-recommendation.
"I acknowledge your potential, but I said: you can arrange your research however you like in your spare time."
However, within the stipulated working hours, you must first complete the task I give you: help me build the framework for the first research institute in the Land of Rain.
This is precisely the core point of conflict between Hiruko and Shiba Kiyokawa after Hiruko's surrender.
Hiruko felt that his willingness to share all his research results was already the biggest concession he could make; geniuses deserve complete freedom.
However, Shiba Kiyokawa values the overall development of the Land of Rain more than the scientific progress of Hiruko alone.
"Why? Why do you waste so much energy on those mediocre people? Don't you want the power to overthrow the ninja world? You clearly have ambitions to start a war!"
This time, Shiba Kiyokawa laughed instead.
"You 'villains' really have very stereotypical ideas. Why do you all consider overthrowing the ninja world as your ultimate goal?"
What exactly was your purpose in overthrowing the ninja world? Was it just to prove your own superiority? And after the overthrow? Are you just going to abandon it? Let it fend for itself?
Although no one knew why Shiba Kiyokawa suddenly referred to himself as a "villain," Hiruko was indeed stumped by that question.
He wanted revenge on Tsunade and Orochimaru! He wanted to take revenge on Konoha! He wanted to prove that he was stronger than the Sannin!
But what happens after that?
It seems... I really hadn't thought about it.
"You knew Danzo when you were in Konoha, right?"
Shiba Kiyokawa's question was rather abrupt, leaving Hiruko bewildered. He could only nod blankly and say, "I know him."
Hiruko's past research had already crossed the line into illegality, so naturally he needed the covert support of Root, just like his old teammate Orochimaru.
"Then what do you think is the difference between me and Danzo?" Shiba Kiyokawa continued to ask.
Beiruho was momentarily speechless.
Shiba Kiyokawa didn't press him, and answered himself, "We all yearn to start a war, and we all have selfish motives, but the biggest difference between me and Danzo is that I never use false will to deceive my subordinates!"
I will definitely keep the promises I made to my people!
You've probably heard that the Land of Rain didn't always belong to us; we conquered it through war!
Why are so many people willing to follow me into the war?
When bread in the Land of Rain was selling for as much as 500,000 yen each, I promised them I would bring the price down, and I kept my word!
I also promised them that they would have bread and milk with every meal from now on, and that every ninja who joined Akatsuki would have the opportunity to learn ninjutsu, and I kept my promise!
I pledge to bring new life to this country and end all suffering on this land, and I will do it!
That's why they're willing to follow me!
Even if it's a hellish inferno, as long as I give the order, the Akatsuki ninjas will jump in without hesitation and wade through that sea of fire to fight for me!
Because they believe that I will fulfill every promise I make to them!
Even in the afterlife, we'll still be an invincible team!
At that moment, Shiba Kiyokawa leaned forward, stared into Hiruko's eyes, and said in a serious and imposing manner.
"So do you understand now? Overthrowing the ninja world has always been just a means to an end for me, not the ultimate goal!"
I admit your Oni-Garuru technique is good and has great potential, but right now, what I need more than your technique is the first comprehensive research institute in the Land of Rain!
That's the key tool I use to keep my promise!
Did you understand?
At that moment, for the first time, Hiruko felt that all his past persistence and pride had been shattered.
It was a complete suppression stemming from limited vision and perspective.
He finally understood why Shiba Kiyokawa had mocked him for being too stereotypical of a "villain."
Yes, according to his past thinking, even if he achieved the ultimate Oni-Garra Technique, what could he possibly accomplish?
It seems that he will only wreak havoc on the ninja world for a moment, and then disappear like a shooting star, leaving nothing behind.
If his previous act of raising the Kusanagi sword to swear allegiance was merely a necessary act of playing the clown for survival, then at this moment, Hiruko finally began to have a genuine sense of admiration for Shiba Kiyokawa.
"Yes, I understand, leader. I will do as you wish and help you build such a research institute."
Beiruhu lowered his head and said sincerely.
This time, he called him "leader" without sounding so forced.
At that moment, he couldn't help but think: Danzo, you didn't lose unjustly in the Land of Rain; you are indeed far inferior to him.
Then Shiba Kiyokawa gestured with his head, and Kakuzu immediately stepped forward and released the restraints on Hiruko's body.
After being untied, Hiruko moved his wrists and ankles, still sitting across from Shiba Kiyokawa at the table, and couldn't help but ask curiously.
What are your research institute planning to study recently?
Seeing that he had agreed, Shiba Kiyokawa no longer hid anything and handed him two items.
"This is called fertilizer, and it's already being used in some parts of the ninja world. And this is an improved crop with higher yields."
Hiruko was surprised once again. "These things don't seem to have anything to do with ninjutsu or chakra?"
Shiba Kiyokawa nodded and said, "Yes, but these can feed everyone in the Land of Rain."
When all children can fill their stomachs, naturally more people will be able to refine chakra.
From now on, this land will see the emergence of more ninjas, more warriors, and more geniuses!
Hiruko did not answer.
In the silence, he seemed to feel a wordless shock.
"I'm starting to believe that you really can overturn the ninja world, Chief Kiyokawa."
Shiba Kiyokazu smiled gently.
"I've always believed I could."
(End of this chapter)