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Chapter 391: Danzo: A Golden Opportunity!
Chapter 391: Danzo: A Golden Opportunity!
The following day!
At the Oilada Clan's training grounds, the clan members were all engaged in their exercises.
But Jimi, the clan leader, had secretly taken on a mission early in the morning.
Outside the clan territory.
A masked Root Division member wasted no time in relaying the intelligence back to the Root Division.
Indeed!
The Root Division had been keeping a close eye on the Oilada Clan.
After all, the Root Division was genuinely short-staffed at the moment.
While they could train orphans, it required a substantial investment of resources and took a considerable amount of time.
Most importantly, the potential and capabilities of these orphans fell far short of the ninja clans, making it no wonder why Danzo had his sights set on the ninja clans.
The ninja clans were simply too enticing.
Thus, within the Root Division, the cannon fodder and lower ranks were mostly orphans, while the core and elite members were predominantly from the ninja clans.
It wasn't that Danzo was biased; given the same investment of resources, the orphans from commoner backgrounds simply couldn't compare to the ninja clan offspring.
However, not all ninja clans were suitable for the Root Division.
In all of Konoha, only two ninja clans perfectly matched the Root Division's style.
The Mountain Clan and the Oilada Clan! As a result, these two clans became the primary targets of Danzo's recruitment.
They were being sheared to the skin.
It could be said that the members of these two clans were the backbone of the Root Division's upper echelons.
Regarding the Mountain Clan, the situation was slightly better due to the unity among the Inuzuka, Aburame, and Nara Clans. After all, the Nara Clan had always been Konoha's strategists, giving them a significant voice, and Danzo dared not push them too far.
But the Oilada Clan suffered greatly.
They had always been known for being 'quiet and reserved,' and with few friends and no direct channels to the higher-ups, they became Danzo's easy target, their resources repeatedly exploited.
Let's take the simplest example! The Mountain Clan had around two hundred ninjas (over a thousand if you include non-ninjas), nearly six times the number in the Oilada Clan.
It's worth noting that when Konoha was first established, the Oilada Clan was almost on par with the Mountain Clan.
Tsk, tsk!
It was truly a cruel fate.
Danzo's methods were indeed underhanded.
It was his persistent exploitation that led to a significant decrease in the number of Oilada Clan ninjas.
After all, the Oilada ninjas were trained using the clan's resources, but when they were 'recruited' into the Root Division, the Division didn't compensate for the resources consumed.
In other words, the Root Division was outright 'robbing' the Oilada Clan.
With resources depleted and no new ninjas to replenish the ranks, it was natural for the Oilada Clan to struggle to cultivate new ninjas, leading to a continuous decline in their numbers.
But did Danzo have any qualms about this?
Did he think he was the self-proclaimed 'Ninja of Darkness'?
No matter how much the ninja clans sacrificed, in Danzo's eyes, it was only right and proper.
In this regard, he was truly ruthless.
Even the Uzumaki Clan was indiscriminately absorbed into the Root Division's resource drain.
This was why the Uzumaki Clan lagged behind the Tsukuyomi and Mito Clans, not to mention the Sarutobi Clan.
After this explanation, it's clear why Oilada Jimi, the clan leader, had wholeheartedly pledged allegiance to Dong Ping.
It was a long-standing grudge!
Otherwise, the Oilada Clan wasn't the type to make impulsive decisions; how could they have changed their minds so suddenly?
It wasn't that they didn't love Konoha; it was just that Danzo had become too unreasonable.
As for Sarutobi Kazumi?
It was impossible for him to claim ignorance, as this had been going on for years, but he chose to turn a blind eye. What could anyone do about it?
This was why Oilada Jimi made the resolute decision to join.
Before, they had no choice, but now, I just want to join the Heavenly Fortress!
And today, Oilada Jimi's mission presented the perfect opportunity.
So, upon receiving the news, Danzo wasted no time in 'recruiting' more members.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Root Division members surrounded the Oilada Clan, preventing them from leaving or sending a message, before Danzo himself knocked on the door.
Knock! Knock!
Danzo rapped on the door with a triumphant look.
"Kazumi, the Oilada Clan can only serve Konoha better by joining the Root Division. Wait and see, I will make Konoha great again!"
He was feeling rather excited at the moment.
If the Oilada Clan could be recruited into the Root Division, then the manpower shortage issue would be resolved.
As for the possibility of being forced to hand over people later?
Sorry, after entering the Root Division, a few sealing techniques will instantly transform them into Root Division members. At most, one would be confined for a period, which is basically inconsequential.
It's precisely because he knows that Sarutobi Kazumi won't impose severe punishment that Danzo is so stubborn.
Without this 'Ninja Shadow' to contrast, how could the other party showcase their kindness and benevolence?
It can only be said that Sarutobi Kazumi's reputation is entirely built upon Danzo's contrast.
Therefore, it's impossible for him to severely punish Danzo.
The door opened, and an Oilada Clan member stepped out.
"Dan... Danzo-sama!"
He naturally recognized Danzo, greeting him as if he had seen a ghost.
"I bring the Hokage's order to recruit the Oilada Clan to join the Root Division!"
Danzo coldly issued the command.
As for the village's official order scroll?
Sorry, you're not qualified to see it unless you're the clan head, Oilada Jimi.
Besides, why would he, a respected elder advisor, need to explain himself to a mere Oilada Clan member?
Do you understand?
Danzo personally came, intending to use his 'status to oppress' them.
"Danzo-sama..."
This Oilada Clan member naturally understood what the 'recruitment' by the Root Division represented.
Anyway, for so many years, those who entered the Root Division were all assumed dead.
But before he could react, he found himself unable to move.
A shadow extended from Danzo's side, connecting the shadows of the Root Division ninja at his feet.
Shadow Mimicry!
This Root Division member was probably from the Nara Clan, acquired by Danzo.
The secret technique's effect was genuinely powerful. If used well, fighting against higher-ranked opponents would be as easy as eating and drinking.
"Let's go and deliver the order to all Oilada Clan members!"
Danzo, unable to contain his excitement, strode into the clan leader's residence, heading towards the training ground. Behind him, the shadow loomed large and cold under the rising sun.
Afternoon!
Oilada Jimi rushed back to the village.
His mission was to hunt down a defect ninja, and for him, a 'perfect ninja,' tracking and fighting were not issues. The process was naturally smooth and effortless.
However, when he returned to the clan lands.
"Uzumaki Danzo!!!"
A voice filled with intense hatred rang out, amplified by chakra.
Not just in the vicinity, but almost half of Konoha could hear it.
"Who is Uzumaki Danzo?"
"It seems like it's coming from the Oilada Clan's direction?"
"Is something wrong?"
...
Ordinary villagers had no impression of the name Uzumaki Danzo.
But the ninja upper echelons had this name etched in their hearts, impossible to forget.
Danzo was causing trouble again!
This was their first reaction.
It wasn't a prejudice against Danzo, but because this was his usual behavior.
And it wasn't just once or twice. Even when reported to the Third Hokage, it was always 'punished with three cups of sake, and it won't happen again.' This made them both resent and helpless against him.
So.
One by one, the clan leaders hurried towards the Oilada Clan's lands.
If something happened in the village, they would naturally rush there first.
In other words, they guessed it was Danzo causing trouble, not an enemy, otherwise, they wouldn't come alone but with their clan's ninja.
On the way.
One by one, the clan leaders met each other, silently nodding in acknowledgment.
When they arrived at the Oilada Clan's lands, they discovered a bizarre situation.
There were people, but where were the Oilada Clan's ninja?
Looking at the empty Oilada Clan's lands, a dangerous thought flashed through the clan leaders' minds.
'Could it be?'
Yes, their normal minds couldn't possibly guess such bizarre ideas, so they dared not believe Danzo would dare to do such a thing.
No one spoke or left; they silently waited for the Third Hokage to come and uphold 'justice.'
The village's affairs were impossible for him to be unaware of, so they just needed to wait.
Wait!
(End of Chapter)
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