Naruto: Assistant to the Hokage

At the Root training ground, Akihara Kagura carefully watched Danzo Shimura.

His superior was about to teach him a new Wood Style technique and was meticulously explaining its origins: "This technique is called Wood Style: Birth of the World Tree. It comes from Konoha's First Hokage, Senju Hashirama. It requires a massive amount of chakra…"

Theoretically, this type of Wood Style technique shouldn't even have been preserved.

Since the bloodline of the First Hokage had not been passed down, there seemed to be no need for it.

However, due to the request of the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, Hashirama had recorded all of his Wood Style techniques in Konoha's Book of Seals, leaving it for future generations in case a new Wood Style user emerged.

Danzo, of course, had studied the Book of Seals.

Unfortunately, since Danzo was not the Hokage, the Book of Seals was kept in the hands of the Hokage, and Danzo could only memorize the Wood Style techniques.

"Kagura, pay close attention."

Danzo extended his arms and relaxed his fingers before slowly bringing his hands together to form a hand seal. "This technique only requires the Snake Seal to activate your chakra…"

"Wood Style: Birth of the World Tree!"

Danzo cried out sharply.

Kagura was startled by Danzo's loud voice. However…

Nothing happened.

The training ground was silent once again.

A raven leisurely flew across the sky.

Danzo, who did not possess the Wood Style bloodline nor a large amount of chakra, saw nothing happen.

"Alright."

Danzo, unfazed, returned to his usual calm demeanor. "I've taught you the technique. Now give it a try."

Kagura blinked.

This method of teaching felt a bit abstract.

Why was this person pretending to perform the hand seals and telling him the technique's name, expecting him to instantly perform the Wood Style: Birth of the World Tree like the God of Ninjas himself?

"Alright, now that you know 1+1 equals 2, let's prove one of the three unsolved problems in math, like the Goldbach Conjecture!"

What a joke!

Unless this person was cheating!

System Alert: [Ninja Professor] Trait activated. The host has the Wood Style bloodline and chakra of SSS level. The Wood Style: Birth of the World Tree is compatible with the user's chakra theory. Wood Style: Birth of the World Tree has been learned.

System Alert: You have acquired the new skill: Wood Style: Birth of the World Tree

Wood Style: Birth of the World Tree (Wood Style Bloodline Limit Forbidden Technique) – The user channels chakra as a life source from within their body and quickly grows trees from the ground, instantly transforming the area into a forest. The trees can be controlled to attack enemies, and the forest enhances the effectiveness of other Wood Style techniques.

Kagura imitated Danzo's movements, slowly bringing his hands together. Chakra surged within him, and the boy's throat emitted a soft growl.

"Wood Style: Birth of the World Tree!"

The grass on the training ground trembled!

Thick roots erupted from the earth, rapidly growing into towering trees, transforming the entire training ground into an ancient forest!

"This…"

Danzo's eyes widened involuntarily.

Even though Danzo had some hopes for Kagura, he never expected the child to master such a powerful technique so quickly!

What was going on here?

Orochimaru hadn't lied this time!

The child's Wood Style talent was so powerful that just mastering this technique showed that his potential exceeded that of the last Wood Style bloodline user. Danzo felt his heart race, rekindling his hopes of seizing the Hokage position!

"Lord Danzo…"

Kagura turned back to look at the shocked old man, appearing somewhat uneasy. "Did I cause trouble by destroying the training ground? Is it going to bring you trouble if someone finds out about the damage?"

"No!"

Danzo shook his head rapidly, a rare smile spreading across his lips as he praised his subordinate. "You did well, Kagura. It's just a training ground. From now on, this training ground belongs to you!"

"…"

That wasn't what I meant to ask!

Kagura thought to himself, holding back the urge to complain.

He didn't make such a commotion just for Danzo's benefit.

Aside from showcasing his talent, he also hoped to stir up some trouble for Danzo. After all, using such immense chakra in Konoha—wouldn't the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, notice? Would it draw him into a conflict with Danzo? After all, a Wood Style ninja with such incredible talent would surely spark some tension between Sarutobi and Danzo.

Danzo also considered this possibility.

Would the kid's sudden surge in chakra be noticed by the monkey?

Danzo's expression grew darker, and he gritted his teeth. He had to be cautious of Hiruzen. That old bastard always took things away from him!

Danzo immediately set up a sealing barrier around the training ground to prevent Hiruzen from discovering that he had obtained a new Wood Style user—a surprisingly talented one at that!

Moreover…

Danzo's gaze turned back to Kagura.

This child…

Would become very powerful in the future!

He would undoubtedly become Konoha's most useful tool!

The child was currently loyal and close to him—perhaps even more so than Ryoma. At just ten years old, Kagura's thoughts were simple, without any complicated motives.

At this age…

It was easy to instill ideas in them.

While a cursed seal could control a person's actions, it could not control their thoughts. Danzo needed to find a way to ensure this child would forever be loyal to him…

Inside the Root training ground, the minds of the boy and the old man were in two different places.

Kagura quietly activated the "Darkness of the Ninja World" trait.

Whenever he needed information, this trait would store relevant data as video in his mind.

In his mind's eye, a scene appeared.

Kagura wanted to probe into information about the Third Hokage. He wanted to see what the Hokage was up to, if he had noticed the genius waiting to be claimed in the Root training ground, and whether he had any idea that Danzo was up to something again. Would he come to stir trouble for Danzo?

As Danzo's subordinate…

Kagura had to find ways to create trouble for him.

Only when Danzo faced more problems could Kagura prove his unwavering loyalty to him…

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