Melee Master of Ninja World

() "Tick tock...tick tock..."

In that dark environment, the sound of dripping water became a rare decorative note here. Although in a sense it only further expanded the weird atmosphere here...

This place is located deep underground in Konoha Ninja Village. There is a dim candle flickering on the concrete wall every few meters. It is estimated that a little disturbance will be enough to extinguish the weak light source...

This scene vividly shows us ‘a dark underground secret base’.

Here, countless pipes, passages, and rooms are intertwined, forming an almost maze-like existence. Even if outsiders can sneak in, it will be difficult to figure out the reality.

The person who occupies this natural labyrinth is an organization that is not well-known in the ninja world, but is well-known among high-level officials in every village. His name is - 'Gen'!

"Deep underground, unseen, are the roots that support the great tree of Konoha."

This is the reason why its founder gave it such a name. Because that guy has never taken the ordinary path and hopes to show the power of Konoha in another way and protect Konoha at the same time.

On the opposite side is the conservative faction represented by the Third Hokage. Their ideas are completely opposite. This person pursues strong force and iron-blooded policy.

"Ninjas are tools that don't need emotions."

This sentence is his mantra.

He is the founder and current boss of "Root" - Shimura Danzo...

Now, the boss is sitting at the headquarters of Root, listening to reports from his subordinates.

"That brat Senju Ryousuke is back..."

After listening to the report from his subordinates, Danzo's cold and emotionless old face became very interested.

"Yes, we are currently visiting Kakashi Hatake and Sasuke Uchiha at the Leaf Village Hospital."

The ninja who was half-kneeling in front of Danzo reported Ryousuke's whereabouts to Danzo truthfully. He was wearing a jet black robe and an animal-like mask on his face.

"Go and call him over."

"yes."

With the departure of the ninja, the place returned to its usual dark and silent state...

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"Well...Kakashi-sensei, your face is really decadent, even though you usually look like a decadent uncle..."

Here, Ryousuke peeled the fresh fruit he had just bought and handed it to Kakashi. Then he sat quietly in the visiting room of the hospital and told the process of the mission. Especially when he mentioned the interesting parts, Kakashi couldn't help but smile.

You smile.

Ryosuke respects this man in front of him who is both a teacher and a friend from the bottom of his heart.

After all, after experiencing such a childhood, you can still stick to your heart, which is indeed worthy of admiration.

In Kakashi's words, "You can only understand if you lose it."

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"Tsunade-sama has returned to the village and succeeded the Fifth Hokage..."

On the hospital bed, Kakashi was digesting the information brought by Ryosuke.

At this moment, Kakashi's face tightened and he looked behind Ryousuke with cold eyes - an ANBU wearing a strange animal mask.

"Senju Ryousuke, please come with me. Our leader wants to see you for something."

The ANBU ninja chose to ignore Kakashi's cold gaze and directly stated the content of the mission.

"I know, I'm sorry, Kakashi-sensei, you continue your training, I'll go meet their boss as invited, and I'll chat with you next time!"

Ryousuke didn't wait for Kakashi to speak, he finished speaking first and followed the ANBU ninja out of the ward.

"This kid..."

Kakashi could only smile bitterly at Ryosuke.

Looking at the big tree outside the window, Kakashi's smile faded: "However, Danzo, don't push yourself too far. My disciples are not tools in your hands!"

Speaking of the last two words, there was a chilling tone in his plain tone!

The chaffinches on the tree outside the window seemed to sense the impending danger, and all flew away from the treetops...

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"Yeah, yeah, what on earth is going on? Go have a good meal and have a drink. This is the life I want!"

As soon as the preparations for succeeding as Hokage were completed, Tsunade began to complain to Shizune.

"Wait a minute, is there anything else waiting for you before you can enjoy life?"

Naruto blocked the exit of the Hokage's door, fearing that Tsunade would slip away.

"ha?"

"Ahhhhhhh, I said you must have forgotten. We agreed that you should go treat Kakashi-sensei, Sasuke and Nongmei as soon as you return to the village!"

Looking at Tsunade's confused expression, Naruto felt like crying.

"Yes, yes, I understand."

After a few words of reply, Tsunade helplessly followed Naruto towards the hospital.

When Tsunade and Naruto arrived at the hospital, Ryousuke was also invited to meet the boss of "Gen"-Shimura Danzo.

"Senju Ryosuke, do you know who I am?"

In the middle of the conference room sat an old man wearing a black kimono with half of his face wrapped in bandages. He was leaning on a wooden cane. He looked old, but he had black hair. There were two scars on his chin that crossed each other, and his eyes were exposed.

Narrowed slightly, with a hint of vulture temperament.

That’s right!

This old man is Danzo Shimura, who was called "synonymous with darkness" by the Fourth Raikage in the original work!

"Um...it should be the leader of Konoha's Roots, Lord Danzo..."

Ryousuke smiled dryly and looked at the old man in black in front of him, his heart was beating unceremoniously...

This guy is more difficult to deal with than Orochimaru in every sense. With the universal ID card of the Konoha elders, he can almost run amok in Konoha.

"Hmph... the Senju clan's intelligence network is pretty good."

"You get out first!"

Danzo winked at the ANBU who was responsible for guiding the way, and the ANBU understood what he was doing, bowed his head, saluted, and left quickly.

Seeing this, Ryousuke was thoughtful, but he didn't expect that even the close confidants around him were not allowed to know the confidentiality of the content.

"Okay! Apart from you and me, no one in the world knows the content of this conversation. Then I will get straight to the point."

Danzo's cold eyes were directed at Ryosuke,

"Do you know why I summoned you?"