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Chapter 392: Dong Ping: A 'Gift' for Danzo!
Chapter 392: Dong Ping: A 'Gift' for Danzo!
Not long after, Sarutobi Kazumi arrived at the Oilada Clan's territory.
As soon as he entered, he saw the clan heads of the Hyuuga, Uchiha, Nara, and Inuzuka clans standing in the courtyard, their gazes fixed on a figure ahead, emanating an aura of 'despair'.
Oilada Jimi!
Besides being the leader of the Oilada Clan, he was also an elite Jonin, well-known among the upper echelons of Konoha.
However, at this moment, he stood like a lifeless 'zombie', unmoving.
"Jimi, what's going on? And where are the other clan members?"
Sarutobi Kazumi had rushed over as soon as he received the report and was still unaware of the situation, hence the question.
"They're gone... All of them!"
Oilada Jimi's reply was filled with bitterness.
Upon hearing this, the clan heads of the Hyuuga, Nara, and Inuzuka clans, including Hyuuga Cangyue and Nara Shikaku, shared his pain, their faces grim as if suppressing a volcanic eruption.
"What do you mean?"
Sarutobi Kazumi had yet to grasp the full implication of these words.
It wasn't until a member of the Shadow Division whispered a report to him that he understood why Oilada Jimi was in such a state.
This situation would be unbearable for anyone.
The entire ninja force of a clan had been 'recruited' into the Root Division, effectively erasing their future.
Although there were still ordinary clan members, it would take years to train them from scratch.
Training ninjas from childhood to adulthood required over a decade, with massive resource investment and potential risks.
In essence, the Oilada Clan was nearly 'extinct', stripped of its ninja clan status.
With only one ninja, they no longer qualified as a ninja clan.
"Danzo!!!"
Sarutobi Kazumi's face turned red with anger.
He had only recently asked Danzo to refrain from hastily recruiting for the Root Division, but not only did Danzo ignore him, but he had also gone overboard.
At the mention of this name, the surrounding Shadow Division members lowered their heads, not daring to meet the gaze of the lion-like Sarutobi Kazumi.
"Bring him here to see me immediately!"
Sarutobi Kazumi ordered the Shadow Division member beside him.
He knew that he must provide an explanation to the gathered clan heads; otherwise, things could get messy, just like the last time.
However, he couldn't dismiss Danzo from his position as the leader of the Root Division.
After all, the village was secretly pushing forward with that experiment, and they still needed Danzo to oversee it.
If Danzo were no longer the leader, the responsibility would fall on Sarutobi Kazumi himself.
Headache!
Sarutobi Kazumi truly regretted his decision.
If he had confined Danzo more strictly, this situation might have been avoided.
Just then, Mizuhara Monen and Tsukuyomi Kokoro arrived.
After informing Sarutobi Kazumi, the Shadow Division member naturally notified them as well.
Seeing the assembled clan heads, the two exchanged glances, aware that the situation was delicate.
Before they could speak, another person arrived.
"Hey, why wasn't I informed about the meeting? I'm the Southwest Ninja Army's main general, after all."
Dong Ping strolled over with Hyuuga Cangyue and Honglian.
His late arrival was intentional, taking his time to reach the gathering.
Indeed, this was part of his plan.
The previous night, he and Oilada Jimi had devised a strategy to 'lure the snake out of its hole' and resolve the Oilada Clan's issue in one fell swoop.
Now that the plan was in motion, he couldn't resist witnessing the drama unfold up close.
Everything was under control! He was even aware of the condition of the Oilada clan members.
With Hyuuga Cangyue by his side, it was as if he had a full map hack, ensuring no surprises.
Indeed!
The Oilada clan members 'recruited' into the Root Division had been subjected to the 'Tonghuo Genjue Jutsu', 'Zibao Ye Jutsu', and other sealing techniques.
With these seals in place, even if the Oilada clan members were returned, they had been molded into the Root Division's image, unable to go back.
That was the normal outcome!
However, Dong Ping had a backup plan, which was why he dared to take such a risky approach. Others might have failed miserably.
But if they didn't push themselves to the brink, there was no way to resolve the Oilada Clan's problem.
Now, the plan was unfolding.
"Dong Ping, this doesn't concern you!"
Mizuhara Monen was prepared to drive Dong Ping away first.
Although the Oilada Clan had no relation to the other party, they were an unpredictable variable, so the best solution was to send them away.
"Even if it doesn't concern me, as a member of Konoha, don't I even have the right to watch?"
Dong Ping showed no fear despite the other party's advisor status.
Don't joke around!
Did he think his reputation as a 'rebellious soul' was a lie?
"Fine, let him stay here!"
Kazumi Sarutobi interrupted his friend.
It was true that the matter didn't concern the other party, but as a member of Konoha, it was natural for them to have the right to stay.
As for Honglian?
Although it was her first time in Konoha, in reality, as the new leader of the Skyguard, her identity was well-known, not just to the Foursome Elite but also to the major ninja clans. So no one said anything.
With Dong Ping's status and position, bringing someone along wasn't a big deal.
To be honest, Kazumi Sarutobi also coveted Honglian.
After all, not only did she possess powerful talents, having the Shoten Bloodline Limit, but at a young age, she already had the combat strength of an elite Jonin.
If given the chance, he naturally wanted to recruit her into Konoha.
Unfortunately, there hadn't been an opportunity before.
Now that she had come to Konoha, he was even prepared to find an opportunity for her to accept the 'Flame Will' baptism. How could he possibly target her?
It wasn't long before Danzo arrived, surrounded by several Root Division ninjas.
"Kazumi, what's the matter?"
His tone was casual, without a hint of guilt or shame.
As mentioned earlier, in Danzo's heart, as long as it was for the sake of Konoha, everyone could be sacrificed, including his own Uzumaki Clan. Now, it was just a matter of letting the Oilada Clan 'sacrifice' for a while; there was nothing to feel guilty about.
His actions were all for the sake of 'making Konoha great again'.
"Danzo, you're still asking me why I called you here!"
Kazumi Sarutobi was furious and laughed sarcastically.
Having caused such a big problem for himself, the other party still had this attitude; how could he not get angry?
"It's just about letting the Oilada Clan 'join' the Root Division; what's the big deal!"
Danzo's confident attitude made it seem as if the Oilada Clan had joined voluntarily, rather than being forced.
"Now, hand over the person immediately!"
Kazumi Sarutobi gave a decisive order.
With so many ninja clans watching, as the Hokage, he could only 'officially deal with the matter'.
"No problem, but they've already joined the Root Division!"
Danzo nodded nonchalantly.
Anyway, the people had already been transformed into the Root Division's shape; even if they were temporarily handed over, what could be done? Later, there would be plenty of ways to make the Oilada Clan 'willingly' integrate into the Root Division.
Hearing this, Kazumi Sarutobi's scalp tingled as he glared at Danzo.
Too late!
He hadn't expected Danzo to move so quickly this time.
Joining the Root Division wasn't just a verbal agreement; a series of seals would be applied.
These seals were developed and researched by Mito Kurumi and her teacher, so one could imagine the difficulty of removing them.
In other words, even if the people returned, the Root Division would still have ways to take them away later.
"Hokage-sama, since my clan has already joined the Root Division, why not let me, the clan leader, join as well? That way, at least the entire clan will be together!"
On the side, Oilada Jimi smiled bitterly and spoke to Kazumi Sarutobi with a heavy heart.
Of course, he didn't genuinely want to join the Root Division; he was just using this to accuse Danzo.
Yes!
As a clan leader, having all his clan members 'drafted' by the Root Division, leaving only himself, was a pain more excruciating than death.
Pain!
So painful! Everyone could sense Oilada Jimi's suffering at this moment.
(End of Chapter)
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