My Sign-in System in Naruto

After everything Danzō had done to him, Haru had no intention of letting him off the hook.

However, after his last failure, Danzō had even lost the Kotoamatsukami he had worked so hard to obtain, which had now fallen into Haru's hands.

It was likely that Danzō wouldn't make a comeback anytime soon.

In fact, it was quite the opposite. Now that Danzō feared Haru's power, he might never show his face again.

"Where is Danzō?"

Seeing that Hiruzen hadn't answered him, Haru repeated the question, applying pressure.

The implication of his words was simple: tell me where Danzō is hiding, and I'll take care of the rest.

Hiruzen stared at the young man before him, feeling that he could understand Haru's emotions.

Moreover, Hiruzen knew very well that the reason he had chosen to spare Danzō was because Danzō was his childhood friend.

Although Danzō's methods were sometimes extreme, they were ultimately for the sake of the village.

Hiruzen was the leaf that basked in the sunlight, while Danzō was the root buried deep underground.

On a personal level, Hiruzen didn't want to sacrifice Danzō like this.

"Once this matter is settled, I'll give you an explanation."

Hiruzen took a deep breath, deciding to use a delaying tactic. He wanted Haru to focus on the current situation.

After they returned from the Land of Iron, they could discuss this matter further.

"I understand."

Looking at Hiruzen's response, Haru nodded, indicating that he understood.

The conflict between Konoha and the Cloud Village was the perfect opportunity for Haru to make a name for himself.

Back then, Minato Namikaze had earned the title of "Konoha's Yellow Flash" during the Third Great Ninja War.

At the time, there had even been rumors in various villages.

If you encountered Minato Namikaze, you could abandon your mission and retreat to avoid unnecessary casualties.

It was after this that Minato had gained the reputation necessary to shoulder the title of Fourth Hokage.

Now, Hiruzen had made his stance clear.

Once this matter was over, he would give Haru an explanation.

And that explanation could only mean handing Danzō over to Haru.

"There's one more thing."

Seeing Hiruzen visibly relax, Haru spoke again.

"Hmm?"

"I have no problem joining the Anbu, but I must be the captain."

Haru said nonchalantly, his face radiating confidence.

Although the Anbu squad Hiruzen had assembled was filled with elite ninjas, there was still a noticeable gap between them and Haru's current strength.

Hiruzen hadn't expected Haru to make such a demand and was momentarily stunned.

"Whether it's my personal strength or my ability to analyze and gather intelligence, I'm not inferior to Kakashi. I can't accept being subordinate to a ninja of his level."

Haru's tone shifted, becoming firm and confident, exuding a powerful aura.

This wasn't due to impulsiveness.

It was because he had the strength to back it up.

At the beginning, Haru's sign-in rewards had only granted him vast chakra reserves. While he could defeat enemies by unleashing his chakra, facing a powerful ninja like Hiruzen, who didn't rely on brute force, carried the risk of failure.

Not long after that, Haru had obtained the Kekkei Genkai, Wood Release, through sign-ins.

Although this had elevated his strength to the point where he could take on several Mangekyō Sharingan users, he still had the weakness of being vulnerable to genjutsu.

Sure, he could avoid looking into Itachi's eyes.

But in the world of Naruto, there were genjutsu that could be activated through touch or sound.

Now, however, Haru was completely immune to genjutsu.

His continuous growth in strength had given him unprecedented confidence and a powerful sense of self-assurance.

To put it mildly, the only person who could defeat him was himself! 

To put it more dramatically, in our path, there are no enemies!

To put it extremely dramatically…

How lonely it is to be invincible!

How empty it is to be invincible!

Standing alone at the peak, with cold winds constantly blowing, who can understand my loneliness?

So now, when facing Hiruzen, Haru naturally didn't act as he had before.

However, even now, Haru had his own goals.

Become Hokage, then sideline the Daimyō of the Land of Fire, unifying the village and the nation's government.

Using the Land of Fire as a foundation, expand his influence and achieve the unification of the ninja world.

Promote science and education to strengthen the nation, uniting all ninjas.

And face the final enemy.

The Ōtsutsuki clan!

Haru's gaze sharpened.

The Ōtsutsuki clan were Kaguya's kin, powerful beings capable of traversing the stars.

Although in a certain hard-to-describe anime, the Ōtsutsuki clan had almost become a joke.

But this was a real world.

What if there were truly top-tier powerhouses among the Ōtsutsuki clan?

Perhaps this worry was similar to that of a certain bone who liked to scheme against thin air.

But Haru felt this line of thinking wasn't wrong.

The unknown often comes with danger.

What if?

So for Haru, going to the Land of Iron, pressuring the Raikage, and sparking a war between Konoha and the Cloud Village.

Then showcasing his strength to the ninja world and establishing his reputation.

That was his current small goal.

'When I achieve this small goal and return to the village, it will be time to eliminate Danzō and establish my own Root.'

"This won't be easy." Hiruzen sucked in a breath. "The ninjas gathered in the Anbu are the village's finest. For someone like you to be parachuted in as captain…"

"Don't worry, Lord Hokage. I'm great at interpersonal relationships. It won't take long for me to get along with everyone."

Haru suddenly smiled. "This isn't up for discussion. Listen to me."

"Alright, Lord Hokage. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave. I can't wait to play with my adorable subordinates."

"Uh…"

Looking at Haru's overwhelming confidence, Hiruzen's mood became somewhat complicated.

Whether it was his words or his gaze, there was an intangible sense of pressure.

It felt as if he wasn't facing a young man who wasn't even a genin.

But rather, someone like the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

This made it difficult for Hiruzen to refuse Haru's demand.

"I understand."

Hiruzen nodded, reluctantly changing his appointment. "From now on, I appoint you as a captain of the Anbu."

"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Hokage."

Haru smiled slightly, then turned and left the Hokage's office without looking back.

Watching Haru's figure disappear through the doorway, Hiruzen finally wiped the sweat from his forehead.

'Since when did Haru become so domineering?'