Naruto: Kushina's Redemption, My Revenge

Inside the Root office.

Danzo directly expressed his desire to recruit Chinya into Root.

Chinya now looked Danzo straight in the eye and said, "Lord Danzo, may I ask you a question?"

Danzo nodded. "Ask."

Chinya got straight to the point. "Are you asking me to pick a side, Lord Danzo?"

By now, Chinya was no longer that outsider with no influence.

Now, he was someone everyone wanted to recruit.

Since Danzo had been so straightforward with him, Chinya decided to be equally direct.

Chinya's intention was also very clear—if you want me to pick a side, then what benefits are there?

He surely wouldn't join Root unless there was something in it for him.

Danzo narrowed his eyes slightly at Chinya and asked, "Indeed, I do expect your allegiance. So tell me, what is it that you want?"

Chinya replied solemnly, "Lord Danzo, you must already know this, but I've always wanted to prevent Kushina Uzumaki from becoming a jinchuriki. That's why I hope we can change who becomes the jinchuriki instead.

Miyuki Uzumaki, like Kushina Uzumaki, is also from the Uzumaki Clan, and her talent is excellent as well. I heard she has been making great progress in learning sealing techniques. Therefore, the choice for the jinchuriki doesn't necessarily have to be Kushina Uzumaki anymore. Besides, my Mangekyo Sharingan can control the tailed beasts too."

Danzo didn't answer immediately.

He had already guessed that Chinya would request a replacement for the jinchuriki.

Indeed, as Chinya had said, Kushina Uzumaki wasn't the only possible candidate for the role of jinchuriki.

Danzo asked, "And what exactly can you offer me?"

Chinya responded gravely, "As long as Kushina Uzumaki does not become the jinchuriki, from this day forward, I shall stand firmly behind you, Lord Danzo. I will obey only your orders and become your most loyal subordinate!"

Danzo carefully studied Chinya.

Judging purely by his value, Danzo really should agree.

He already knew that Chinya had infiltrated Kumogakure and successfully freed the Eight-Tails.

Therefore, gaining Chinya's loyalty meant obtaining the key to controlling the tailed beasts thanks to his Mangekyo Sharingan.

But if he agreed so easily, he wouldn't be Danzo.

"I can consider it, but I need to see how you perform first. You must prove your loyalty to me. Fortunately, there's an opportunity coming up soon—I'm going on a trip to Amegakure. You will accompany me as my bodyguard."

Chinya's eyes flashed with sharpness—Amegakure. It seemed Danzo intended to make his move against Akatsuki soon.

Chinya bowed deeply and said, "Yes, Lord Danzo. Just tell me what to do."

At this time, Akatsuki wasn't yet the extremist terrorist organization it would later become—it was still the group devoted to achieving world peace without relying on extreme violence.

Amidst the chaos of war, many people rallied behind this cause. Akatsuki gradually grew stronger and gained increasing renown.

Amegakure, located strategically between the three major warring nations—Fire, Earth, and Wind—was a critical location during the conflict. For Akatsuki to achieve their ideals and end the Third Great Ninja War, such a geographical position made it possible.

Since Sunagakure currently lacks leadership with the disappearance of the Third Kazekage, they've lost interest in war.

As for Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi would love nothing more than ending this conflict through peace talks.

But convincing Iwagakure will be difficult. After all, it was Iwagakure and Kumo who started this war. Still, if offered enough incentive, persuading them might be possible.

However, Danzo refuses to let this Third Great Ninja War end so soon. Only continuous warfare can make Konoha stronger while securing more resources and leadership status. Besides, Konoha's situation appears to be improving recently.

Therefore, Danzo manipulated Hanzo from Amegakure by suggesting that the Akatsuki Organization could potentially replace him as ruler of Ame.

Wanting to protect his power and keep his forces intact, Sanshouo Hanzo indeed fell into Danzo's trap.

Once upon a time, Hanzo had dreamed about peace, wishing to unify the Five Great Nations through personal efforts to eliminate war completely. But after realizing that the existence of ninjutsu and ninja themselves would only bring endless conflict, he began accumulating power to seize control of Amegakure. Since then, he has become excessively obsessed with his own life and position, eliminating ruthlessly anything potentially threatening his reign.

By this point, Hanzo had already betrayed his original ideals.

Earlier, Sanshouo Hanzo had considered eliminating the rising Akatsuki Organization. But hesitated due to them being villagers, so now Danzo easily manipulated him.

Since they're heading to Amegakure, this means going to eliminate Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan.

And that counts as one of those Grand Events that can grant Witness Points.

For Chinya, this opportunity couldn't be more welcome.

Danzo brings Chinya along because this mission to eliminate Akatsuki in Ame remains unknown to Hiruzen. Hiruzen would definitely take the lead in pushing for peace negotiations if he knew. With Konoha already having suffered so much, how could Danzo allow it to face even greater disadvantages?

So obviously continuing the war to compensate elsewhere becomes necessary.

Thus, Chinya accompanying him to Amegakure proves Chinya's loyalty to Danzo. Because eventually in everyone else's eyes, Chinya will already belong to Danzo's faction. Then Chinya will have no choice but obediently become his subordinate and work for him.

As for Nine-Tails, Danzo doesn't care at all whether the jinchuriki is Kushina Uzumaki or Uzumaki Miyuki. As long as he has Chinya—the wielder of Mangekyo Sharingan—then Nine-Tails effectively belongs to Danzo anyway. So whether Miyuki Uzumaki becomes the jinchuriki hardly matters at all.

Danzo told Chinya, "Come to Root Division at noon tomorrow. We'll depart together for Amegakure."

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

Chinya left Root Division.

Both felt satisfied with this conversation. With Danzo's support, the matter concerning Kushina Uzumaki looks practically settled, plus there are Witness Points obtainable in Amegakure.

...

After leaving, Chinya prepared to return home.

On the street, Chinya caught sight of a familiar figure.

But his expression quickly turned serious.

Beside Kushina Uzumaki stood Miyuki.

Judging by their appearance—arm in arm and seemingly intimate.

"Chinya!"

Kushina noticed Chinya, waved excitedly, and then ran over.

"Chinya, how come you're back?"

Chinya smiled and said, "Just got back today. You weren't home, so I left you a note. What are you up to? Shopping?"

"Yeah! Chinya, you won't believe it! One of my clan members just arrived in Konoha! Come on, let me introduce you!"

Unaware that this was exactly the person Chinya had been searching for, Kushina eagerly pulled Miyuki over and said, "Miyuki, this is Chinya—the one I've told you all about!"

Uzumaki Miyuki greeted Chinya, "Nice to meet you. I'm Uzumaki Miyuki."

Chinya paused for a moment before replying, "Nice to meet you too."

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