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A cold, damp aura emanated from the depths of the tunnel, mixed with the smell of soil and decay, sending chills down one's spine.
Upon seeing this, Danzo's expression changed slightly, and he was both surprised and delighted: "Impressive! As expected of me, you actually set up a secret passage in a place like this."
He nodded to himself, never expecting that in such an inconspicuous corner of his own courtyard, he could have set up such a hidden underground passage in his dream!
The darkest place is right under the lamp; the most dangerous place is often the safest!
Minato Namikaze probably couldn't have imagined, even if he racked his brains, that there was a secret passage here.
Such methods and cunning!
That's right!
This is in line with the style of Shimura Danzo.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +200!]
The Root Ninja was the first to jump into the tunnel without a word and disappear into the shadows.
Danzo hesitated for a moment, then quickly mustered his strength and followed closely behind, leaping into the dark underground passage without hesitation...
in the audience.
Several high-ranking officials of Konoha witnessed this scene and couldn't help but exchange glances.
Mitokado Homura's face turned ashen, and he slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair in anger: "That Danzo! He's still got the same wolfish ambition!"
“Indeed.” Koharu Utatane nodded in agreement and sighed, “After reading Kakashi’s report, I felt sorry for Danzo, thinking it was truly tragic that he ended up like that in the dream. I never imagined it was all a facade!”
Akimichi Torifu shook his head. "I can only say, as expected of Danzo... But, could Danzo possibly have some connection with that rogue ninja Orochimaru?"
"Hmph, nothing is impossible." Koharu Utatane suddenly snorted coldly, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes. She crossed her arms and said very impolitely, "That old bastard Danzo has always been audacious and reckless. I'm afraid he's done quite a few of these kinds of underhanded things in real life!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent with a sullen face, his expression shifting between light and dark.
In fact, he was not entirely unaware of the underhanded dealings between Danzo and Orochimaru.
However, he always believed in Danzo's loyalty to Konoha and thought that his close friend would never do anything to harm Konoha's interests. So even if he sensed something was amiss, he selectively turned a blind eye and pretended to be oblivious.
Even when Danzo plotted to assassinate him, he did not investigate further.
But now, witnessing the scenes from his dream with his own eyes, Hiruzen Sarutobi's conviction began to waver.
In the dream, Konoha was peaceful and prosperous under the rule of Minato Namikaze, and the villagers lived a happy and peaceful life.
Even in such a peaceful and prosperous era, Danzo still couldn't resist stirring up trouble in secret, and it seems he was quite successful!
what does this mean?
Hiruzen Sarutobi's brows furrowed deeply.
Could it be that I misjudged this old friend I've worked with for so many years?
So, was Danzo in real life also secretly plotting something detrimental to Konoha?
Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt extremely heavy-hearted, and his face grew increasingly gloomy.
[Ding! An emotional fluctuation from Hiruzen Sarutobi has been detected! Emotional value +500!]
For a moment, the atmosphere in the audience became somewhat heavy.
on the screen.
Danzo followed closely behind his men, hurrying down the steps.
The deep tunnel meandered and twisted, stretching for an unknown distance. The only light from the torches flickered, illuminating the streaks of water on the damp stone walls.
Footsteps and heartbeats echoed in the cramped underground passage. Danzo roughly estimated that he had walked at least four or five hundred meters deep, but he had only reached the bottom when a heavy iron door appeared in front of him.
The iron gate slowly opened as the Root ninja pushed it open, making a dull creaking sound.
Danzo stepped inside, and a bright and clear view suddenly appeared before him.
This is an incredibly large underground base!
The dim light illuminated the spacious area, where numerous side passages and rooms could be seen, with a training ground-like open space and a laboratory corner filled with instruments vaguely visible.
More than ten members of the Root organization, dressed in uniforms, were busy with their own tasks, moving back and forth.
Upon hearing the sound of the iron gate opening, they all stopped what they were doing and looked towards the entrance.
When they recognized the visitor as Danzo, the men were startled and immediately stood up straight, bowing in unison: "Lord Danzo!"
The loud voice echoed throughout the base, making Danzo feel very happy.
He stood with his hands behind his back, nodded authoritatively, gave a satisfied "hmm," and loudly praised, "Good! Very good!"
He walked slowly forward, his gaze sweeping over a scene of prosperity and flourishing life.
The "roots" of this world are far more powerful than he imagined!
Danzo was overjoyed as he looked at it, and a smile almost broke out on his face.
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +600!]
However, he quickly composed himself and continued to follow his men deeper into the base.
After winding their way through several turns, the group arrived at a peculiar metal door.
The door was covered with complex sealing runes, making it look heavily guarded.
Pushing open the door, one finds a separate, sealed laboratory inside.
The laboratory was lit by incandescent lights, casting a stark white glow inside.
In the center of the room was a long iron table with a stretcher-like device fixed to it.
A large object covered by a white sheet lay quietly on the stretcher, the outline of a human body vaguely visible.
A figure was sitting at the other end of the long table, legs crossed, seemingly waiting leisurely for a long time.
"Orochimaru!" Danzo recognized the sinister figure at a glance, and his pupils contracted involuntarily.
Hearing the noise, the man with long black hair slowly raised his head.
It was Orochimaru.
A sinister smile crept across his pale face, his golden, snake-like eyes narrowing as he stared intently at Danzo who had stepped through the door: "It's been a long time since I've seen you, Lord Danzo."
He asked with a strange laugh and a sarcastic tone, "How many children did you make today?"
Upon hearing this, Danzo's facial muscles twitched violently, and his face immediately turned sour.
The anger and embarrassment that had been suppressed instantly surged up again—
hateful!
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +400!]
Although he now knows that the absurd behavior in his previous dream was just a disguise he used to deceive others.
But being mocked and brought up by Orochimaru at this moment still made Danzo feel ashamed and extremely angry and humiliated.
"Hmph!" He suppressed his displeasure and snorted coldly, "Stop talking nonsense! What do you want?"
Seeing this, Orochimaru spread his hands dramatically, made two "tsk tsk" sounds, and said in a strange voice with a forced smile, "Tsk tsk, Lord Danzo, why are you so angry? Don't tell me you're thinking of going back on our agreed cooperation?"
Danzo felt a chill run down his spine, his pupils contracted sharply, and he involuntarily paused for a moment.
In my dream, I actually had an alliance with Orochimaru?!
His mind raced, but he maintained a calm demeanor, narrowing his single eye as he said in a deep voice, "Of course I haven't forgotten. What, you've got it all figured out so quickly?"
"Hehe... Of course, I guarantee you'll be satisfied!"
Orochimaru licked his lips, looked at Danzo with a half-smile, and said this in a sinister tone. Then he slowly stood up, grabbed the white cloth covering the stretcher on the long table, and forcefully ripped it off.
"Shh-"
The white sheet fell away, revealing the human figure on the stretcher under the glaring lights!
"hiss!"
Danzo gasped, involuntarily taking half a step forward, staring intently at the strange humanoid figure on the stretcher.
A slender, humanoid creature was lying flat on the stretcher.
It is called a "living thing" because at first glance, it doesn't look like a normal human at all!
The thing was completely naked, its skin was frighteningly pale, almost bloodless, as if it had been cast from white wax.
The surface of his skin was covered with strange textures, which resembled the rings of a tree.
Danzo frowned, and even his breathing became slightly lighter.
He could sense that there was no trace of human life in this thing—it was neither like a living person nor like an ordinary corpse.
Although it was pale and stiff, it did not have the putrid smell of a corpse. Instead, it had a faint scent of soil and plants, as if it had just been pulled out of a damp swamp.
"This...this is..."
[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Shimura Danzo have been detected! Emotional value +500!]
Chapter 175 Don't worry, there are plenty of these monsters.
In the early morning, a thin mist hangs over Konoha Village.
Danzo suddenly sat up in bed, his chest heaving violently.
The scenes from last night's dream were still vivid in his mind, leaving him somewhat dazed.
Especially the monster that Orochimaru brought out in the dream—
"There is no rejection reaction, and it can be transplanted to anyone."
Orochimaru's sinister voice still seemed to echo in my ears, "After transplantation, not only will recovery ability be greatly enhanced, but there is also a very high probability of mastering Wood Release, and it can even reduce the side effects of the Sharingan..."
"The key is that it doesn't need to be suppressed all the time like interstitial cells."
"More importantly—there are many of these monsters."
Every point resonated with Danzo's deepest feelings.
Danzo touched his right shoulder, his eyes suddenly flashing with an intense light that he could not conceal.
Yes, that monster is exactly what he craves!