Uchiha Jin?
Danzo returned to the Anbu with Aburame Torune. Orochimaru was leaving, and his reason was quite valid... Just one point, Hiruzen would never allow him to continue experimenting on live humans under his watch, which was enough to convict Orochimaru.
But understanding is one thing, and losing a carefully "controlled" pawn for nothing… Danzo's face was grim, barely containing his anger.
He had planned to elevate Orochimaru to confront Namikaze Minato, to achieve the goal of secretly controlling Konoha.
Now, everything was disrupted, and it was undone by a kid who hadn't even graduated from the ninja academy... Danzo sat behind the desk with a cold gaze, recalling all the information gathered about Roy, his expression fluctuating. After a moment, he looked up at Aburame Torune and asked, "Has the spy you've developed shown any results?"
Aburame Torune slightly bowed and said, "I've already been in contact with Uchiha Shisui."
The man adjusted the eyepatch covering half his face, speaking confidently, "The boy neither agreed nor rejected, always saying he needs to go back and think. I intend to give him some more time and work on his mindset. He will surely succeed."
Kids are best convinced by the "Will of Fire," becoming a link between clansmen and the village, saving the Uchiha, even Konoha, becoming a great hero admired by both clan and village. Aburame Torune believed there wasn't a young person who could resist this... He was very experienced in this matter.
"Then hurry up!"
Danzo's cane struck the ground heavily, making a dull sound, then another glance... Aburame Torune responded in a deep voice, "Yes!"
Bowing, he retreated…
Meanwhile,
In a training ground in the southern forest, near the Uchiha clan's residence.
Roy strolled leisurely in the sunlight, hands in pockets, slowly reflecting on the life of Orochimaru,
During his time in the Akatsuki, enduring Itachi's close-range illusion technique, failing to seize a vessel, then... turned to Sasuke, painstakingly nurturing him for three years, only to be killed by Sasuke during the vessel change, forced to take refuge in Sasuke's body, waiting for a chance, and finally... during the brothers' life-and-death battle, being absorbed by a dying Itachi who summoned the Sword of Totsuka, burned by Amaterasu, and utterly perishing... One could say,
This person had forged quite a deep karmic tie with his family....
And it all seemed to be... because of the Sharingan,
The bicycle you can't bear to ride, yet others stand up and pedal, desiring without obtaining is most annoying.
At the training ground,
Roy paused his steps, observing Shisui and Itachi diligently training with their swords, a pair of Sharingan eyes Orochimaru wished for but couldn't have.
"Nissan,"
"Someone's been looking for me lately."
Five thousand three hundred twenty-one... five thousand three hundred twenty-two... Shisui struggled to perform the Ten Thousand Basic Swings, casting a glance at Roy.
Roy responded with a neutral "Mm,"
[En] activated, and instantly a heartworm entered Shisui's body, bringing back an image.
It was a ninja with a cat face mask, carrying two short swords on his back... Judging by the outfit, he was undoubtedly from the Anbu, whether he was from the Root... couldn't see the mark on the tongue, but the dialogue with Shisui was filled with manipulation and brainwashing, no doubt he was one of Danzo's men.
"Focus, if you're training with swords, then train with swords, don't get distracted." Glowing dots formed on his hands, Roy glanced at Shisui, one hand using Wood Style, the other Light Style... He randomly found a large green stone to sit on, beginning to practice sculpting wooden swords with "Light Blade," to enhance his understanding of [Yang Style], solidifying his recent gains,
Shisui suddenly shivered, shouting, "Yes."
The long sword in hand swung down, faintly flickering with flames... that was the depiction of "Flame Breathing" at the entry level.
Five thousand three hundred twenty-three... five thousand three hundred twenty-four... seven thousand... eight thousand.....
Roy was there, seeming unwilling to lose to Shisui in front of his Nissan. Itachi wielded the wooden sword, laboriously swinging it, following Shisui's pace, gradually, as dusk approached, the sunset dyed the sky a magnificent red.....
Several notification sounds appeared consecutively....
[Notification: Your follower "Uchiha Shisui" has improved his swordsmanship, "Power Of Faith" +5...]
[Notification: Your follower "Uchiha Itachi" has improved his swordsmanship, "Power Of Faith" +5....]
[Notification: Your follower "Uchiha Obito" has mastered the use of Sharingan, landing a direct hit on Kakashi in their simulated battle for the first time, "Power Of Faith" +7...]
[Notification: Your follower "Uchiha Hachida"... "Iron Fire"... "Rice Fire" has improved in strength, due to your assistance in awakening their eyes, "Power Of Faith" +2+1+3+1+2...]
Using the carving knife made by [Light Style], he gently shaved off some wood... Roy was just like Urokodaki Sakonji back then, sitting atop a tree stump in the courtyard against the snowstorm, wielding the knife... Gradually a small wooden sword took shape in his hands....
Uncut jade cannot become a vessel, the same is true with a knife, a person, and Light Style... With the final stroke, he carved out the tip of the blade. Roy held the sword, watching the sunset, adding a touch of eerie red to the wooden sword. The young man swung the sword to create a flourish, casually placing the wooden sword into his Unconscious Domain, waiting to imprint [Divine Characters], to give it to Itachi.
"Nine thousand nine hundred ninety-three.... nine thousand nine hundred ninety-four... ten thousand!"
The "swoosh" of two flame-encased sword lights sliced through the air, hitting the distant wooden stakes, but listen...
"Crack~"
The wooden stakes were cut at the waist, the surfaces smooth as mirrors, carrying a hint of flame scorch mark... consecutively becoming the "victims" under Shisui and Itachi's sword....