Naruto: Dual System Power At The Beginning

Danzo calmly explained and said, "This time, to ensure everything goes smoothly, I will have the Fourth Raikage keep an eye on that brat and kill him. Tell me, shouldn't we offer the other party some benefits?"

The Third Hokage squinted his eyes—having someone from another village kill a member of the Uchiha Clan?

That was actually a pretty good idea. The Fourth Raikage was indeed a top-tier fighter. This way, the matter would be 100% resolved. But the benefits the other party mentioned?

He cautiously asked, "What kind of benefits? Be specific."

Danzo squinted his eyes and said, "Of course, when we renegotiate the peace treaty, I hope the Hokage-sama can make some concessions."

Hearing this, the Third Hokage's expression changed—concessions? Was he planning to make him suffer another humiliating defeat?

Previously, when signing the peace treaty with Iwagakure, he had already made concessions and was forced to step down as Hokage.

Could Danzo be trying to set a trap for him to step down again?

Although Danzo was a tool in his hands, this tool was double-edged, and he had to remain vigilant.

Giving up his position as Hokage just for the sake of his son—how could he possibly do that?

He sternly said, "Danzo, watch your words. I cannot agree to this request."

Danzo sighed internally, 'This old guy was really cautious. Looks like this won't work.'

If the Third Hokage had agreed, Danzo could have manipulated the situation so that he sacrificed a large amount of the village's interests in the negotiations with the Hidden Cloud Village.

That way, Danzo could incite the ninja clans to push for the Third Hokage's resignation.

And by then, who in the village could even compete with him?

The Uchiha Clan had no public support.

The Third Hokage's three disciples were all absent from the village.

If he also informed the Daimyo and offered some benefits, he could finally fulfill his long-cherished dream of becoming Hokage.

Unfortunately, the old guy wasn't that foolish.

Danzo calmed himself and simply said, "Just a small concession—some money, for example. The village can afford it."

The Third Hokage immediately said, "One hundred million ryo. No more than that."

Danzo had no choice but to agree.

One hundred million ryo was still a considerable sum.

"Then I'll go back and start making arrangements."

"Later, I'll send a list of the talents I want to recruit to Hokage-sama. I hope you can convince those clans not to interfere."

After leaving the Hokage's office, Danzo returned to his Root headquarters.

He immediately drafted a secret letter, pondering who should deliver it to the Fourth Raikage.

To approach the Fourth Raikage, the messenger had to be highly skilled and proficient in espionage.

After thinking it over, only one person came to mind—Nonō Yakushi.

Without hesitation, he left the village and headed to an orphanage on the outskirts of Konoha.

Inside, a group of children was playing.

Ignoring them, he went straight to a building, pushed the door open, and walked in.

Inside the office sat a woman wearing a white headscarf and large glasses.

Hearing the door open, she looked up at the visitor, stood up, and respectfully said, "Danzo-sama."

Even though she had left Root, she still had to show the proper respect. Her current role as the orphanage director was only possible thanks to Danzo's financial support, which allowed her to shelter children orphaned by the war.

Danzo waved his hand, signaling, "No need to stand."

Then, he sat down in a seat opposite her desk.

He said, "The orphanage is doing well."

Nonō Yakushi smiled and said, "Thanks to Danzo-sama's help, the orphanage can provide these children, orphaned by war, a place to stay."

Danzo was pleased to hear this, though his real motive was different. He merely wanted to recruit talent from the orphanage. These children, who had no attachments, were easier to train into loyal subordinates.

"Have you discovered any promising talents recently?"

Nonō Yakushi sighed internally, 'So he was here to recruit for Root again.'

Although she had left Root, she knew very well how dark that place was. If given the choice, she wouldn't want to provide Danzo with any recruits or send the children of the orphanage into that darkness.

But she had no choice—if she didn't give Danzo some recruits, the orphanage would lose funding and wouldn't be able to continue operating.

She could only say, "There is one child with strong ninja potential—his name is Kabuto Yakushi."

Danzo glanced at her. "He has the same surname as you?"

Nonō Yakushi nodded. "I picked him up as an orphan from the Land of Fire. He was too young at the time to even remember his parents' surnames, so I gave him mine."

Danzo understood. "I see. Have you been teaching him the basics of ninjutsu and espionage?"

Nonō Yakushi nodded and said, "Of course."

Danzo nodded in satisfaction—at least she hadn't forgotten her role.

"Good. I will have someone take him away soon. There's another matter—I need you to deliver this secret letter to the Fourth Raikage. You are familiar with that region, and only you can ensure the mission's success."

Then, he took the letter from his robe and placed it on the desk.

Nonō Yakushi looked at the letter on the desk—it was meant for the Fourth Raikage.

It seemed Danzo was making secret deals with the Fourth Raikage again. But right now, she couldn't leave the orphanage.

If she left, there would be no one to take care of the children.

Helplessly, she said, "Danzo-sama, please allow me to refuse this mission. I have already left Root."

Danzo, however, squinted his eyes—did she really think that leaving Root meant she no longer had to work for him?

If he hadn't known that she left to run the orphanage and provide recruits for him, her departure from Root would have been seen as betrayal—punishable by death.

"I suggest you reconsider and complete this mission for me. Otherwise, I will no longer fund this orphanage."

Nonō Yakushi's face stiffened, and she couldn't help but say, "Danzo-sama, how can you do this? Without funding, these orphans won't survive."

Danzo remained expressionless and said nothing more.

He had already grasped her weakness.

Nonō Yakushi cared most about this orphanage, and after leaving Root, she had no other means of securing funds.

At that moment, the room fell into a heavy silence.

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