88ktsItachi's path in the Anbu was led in by Danzo.
The Root and Anbu were originally one and the same. After the Second Shinobi World War, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not carry out the policy against the Uchiha.
Danzo then established Root, taking on the burden of Konoha's darkness under the guise of an ANBU reserve force.
Danzo's selection criteria followed a fixed set of principles...
Talent and ability may be indispensable.
But all Danzo needed was faith.
Only those whose darkness stemmed from their own personality were approved by Danzo could meet Danzo's selection criteria.
Otherwise.
Even after Guy became a Jonin and was rejected by the Third Hokage when he tried to join the Anbu, he was also ruthlessly rejected by Danzo.
The reason is that Kai's darkness is not enough...
The roots that were blocked by Qingchuan exchanged glances.
But strangely, none of them seemed to dwell on it too much.
He glared fiercely at the girl, who was practically a mission holdout, and then slunk away...
This surprised Qingchuan.
How could the core of a mission-oriented organization suddenly abandon its mission?
This left Itachi, who was standing nearby, somewhat bewildered...
As expected of you, Haruko!
Even if they weren't the Third Hokage's Anbu, they were still subordinates of the Konoha Elder!
really.
Haruko, who would draw her knife at the slightest provocation, has never changed.
Haruko, she's still the same Haruko...
"Itachi-kun...you'd better be careful when you encounter these guys in the future."
Sheathing his sword, Qingchuan didn't forget to give a few words of advice.
"Otherwise, it's easy for them to be kidnapped."
Qingchuan's expression was exceptionally serious.
no way.
Root has already set its sights on Itachi, and they will absolutely not give up.
Let's delay as long as we can...
"I understand, Haruko."
Itachi answered seriously.
Although countless questions still linger in my mind.
But you can always trust Haruko's words.
What bad intentions could this quiet and straightforward girl possibly have?
...
Dinner time.
Fugaku, who rarely returns home early, noticed his son's unusual behavior while eating.
His brow furrowed and relaxed intermittently, clearly indicating that he was somewhat distracted about dinner.
"Itachi, what are you thinking about?"
"Is your mother's cooking not to your liking?"
In the most serious tone, Fugaku asked, albeit in a joking manner.
As a father, his every word and action should be as steady as a mountain.
But Fugaku couldn't help feeling satisfied with his exceptionally talented son...
Especially after Itachi officially passed the Chunin Exams.
Fugaku has been in an indescribably joyful mood these past two days...
What family wouldn't be happy to have a promising son?
Mikoto, who was standing next to her, immediately rolled her eyes.
Itachi, being quick-witted, snapped out of his daze. Having not inherited his father's sense of humor, he immediately offered a serious apology.
"No, Mother's cooking is delicious. I was just... thinking about something."
Itachi said honestly.
"You ran into Haruko today? How's Haruko doing lately?"
Fugaku, who saw through everything, asked directly.
"She seems to be doing very well. She's gotten taller and prettier, and she seems quite capable too... Hmm?"
Itachi, who had been reflexively answering his father's question, suddenly realized something was wrong.
Her face flushed slightly, and she looked at her father with disbelief in her eyes.
"Father...how did you know I'd seen Haruko?"
Clearly, his father's extraordinary abilities still exceeded Itachi's imagination.
My father's eyes always seemed to see everything...
"Don't forget what my job is."
"With such a commotion, if the Anbu hadn't gone over there as well, the Konoha Police Department would have stopped them long ago."
Fugaku looked a bit smug.
However, considering his age, he has an unfathomable air about him.
Seeing his son's increasingly shocked expression, Fugaku, as a father, felt quite pleased...
Itachi was indeed somewhat surprised.
So the Konoha Guard, which my father was in charge of, was really that powerful.
Too.
It seems that no matter what happens in the village, big or small, the Konoha Guard can always arrive at the scene immediately.
However, these kinds of things happen so frequently that people tend to overlook them.
Even... some conflicts.
well.
The village and the Uchiha clan...
As Itachi pondered, his expression gradually turned worried.
The images of those unexpected Roots that Haruko had driven away resurfaced in his mind.
He's also struggling with this...
There were some questions he was too embarrassed to ask Haruko directly.
Perhaps seeking guidance from my father would be a good option?
Stealing a glance at his father, Itachi gradually solidified his resolve.
"Father… well, an elder sent someone to see me today."
"They said they wanted me to visit the root area when I had time."
After hesitating for a moment, Itachi still didn't mention that Haruko had chased people away with a sword.
"I haven't answered yet. I'd like to hear Father's opinion."
Fugaku gradually stopped eating.
She stared blankly at her son.
A moment later, the joy in his eyes was impossible to hide!
"The roots?!"
.....
Meanwhile, on the other side...
The Hokage's office.
As Hiruzen Sarutobi's longtime partner, Danzo Shimura knew that his partner was more likely to be in the office at this time of day when he was supposed to be leaving get off work.
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not disappoint him.
He was sitting at his desk, wearing reading glasses, reviewing his files.
"Sarutobi, there's something I need to tell you."
Danzo's one eye was slightly lowered, but it was also looking directly into his old friend's eyes.
"I… plan to recommend someone from the Dark Guard to you."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped what he was doing, looked up, and looked at his old friend with some confusion.
"who?"
"Uchiha Itachi, the Uchiha clansman who just passed the Chunin Exams."
Danzo Shimura replied.
"Although he is a bit young, he is already capable of handling the work of the Dark Division."
"Of course, this is just my recommendation, you can choose to ignore it... but in that case, my roots will also absorb it."
"You, think about it."
Danzo finished speaking.
Ignoring his old friend's gradually furrowed brow, he simply turned and left.
In the office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was momentarily stunned by this move...
"Danzo..."
"What are you planning now?"
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