"Ah… getting a bit hungry."
Yoru walked along a quiet path, rubbing his flat stomach with anticipation.
"I wonder what delicious food Mikoto made today…"
At that moment—
A figure wearing an eagle mask appeared not far ahead.
His mere presence carried a heavy scent of blood.
Clearly, he had killed many.
"Lord Yoru, please come with me to meet someone."
He bowed slightly, speaking with respectful tone.
Yoru's lips curled into a mocking smile.
"Oh? Didn't I already say—if someone wants to see me, they should come personally?"
The masked man lowered his head even further.
"My lord is unwell, so he sent me to invite you."
Yoru's smile deepened, filled with ridicule.
"And if I refuse? Are you going to attack me?"
"Of course not. I'm no match for you."
Still respectful.
Still calm.
But—
Yoru's observation haki had already sensed it.
The moment he asked that question—
The man's body tensed.
Ready to strike.
Danzo's people… really don't know their place.
Yoru felt a bit amused.
"They know they're not my opponent… yet still prepare to attack."
"As expected—Root are nothing but emotionless tools."
"…Fine."
He suddenly smiled.
"I'll go with you."
Better to deal with this annoyance once and for all.
Step by step—
Yoru followed the Root operative into a desolate area.
Then—
Underground.
Layer after layer of stairs descended into darkness.
Dim flames flickered on the walls.
Finally—
They reached a hall.
"Lord Danzo, Yoru has arrived."
The masked man bowed.
On the high seat—
Danzo Shimura sat there, looking down.
"Well done. You may leave."
"Yes."
The operative disappeared into the shadows.
"Yoru… this is our first private meeting, isn't it?"
Danzo spoke calmly from above.
"Hey—don't get it wrong."
Yoru sneered.
"You're not qualified to look down on me."
Whoosh!
He vanished.
And instantly—
Appeared right in front of Danzo.
"You—!"
Shing!
Several Root ninjas suddenly surrounded him.
Weapons drawn.
"Scary, scary…"
Yoru lazily dug his ear.
"I get nervous easily, you know."
"And when I get nervous…"
His eyes—
Turned into boiling magma.
"AHHH!!"
One Root ninja suddenly screamed, foaming at the mouth before collapsing.
"Hey! What happened?!"
Another shouted in panic.
The rest remained emotionless.
"Trash!"
Danzo's face darkened.
"Showing emotion in front of the enemy? Useless tool!"
The shouting ninja—
Also suddenly screamed—
And collapsed.
Dead.
"Hmm… these useless tools upset you, Lord Danzo."
Yoru smirked.
"So I helped clean them up for you."
Danzo's face turned pitch black.
He could tell instantly—
It was genjutsu.
And not ordinary genjutsu.
This brat… not only has terrifying bloodline power… even his illusion techniques are this strong?!
Watching his subordinates die one by one—
While Yoru acted completely at ease—
Danzo's killing intent surged.
If looks could kill—
Yoru would already be shredded into pieces.
"Everyone… withdraw."
Danzo waved his hand coldly.
He understood—
If they stayed—
They would only die.
Now—
Only the two of them remained.
"Yoru. Now we can talk."
Danzo regained his composure.
Before he could continue—
Gurgle… gurgle…
Magma erupted beneath Yoru's feet.
The temperature rose sharply.
And then—
A luxurious magma throne formed behind him.
Yoru casually sat down.
"Why so tense, Danzo? I'm just resting a bit."
Danzo's eye twitched violently.
That throne—
Was far more imposing than his own seat.
Damn brat…
"I invited you here to discuss cooperation."
Danzo said, forcing calm.
"Oh?"
Yoru leaned back, smiling.
"Cooperation?"
"Go on. I'm listening."
The mocking tone was obvious.
Danzo closed his eyes briefly.
Stay calm… stay calm…
For the Hokage position…
When he opened them again—
Yoru's smug expression was still there.
No… I want to kill him…
"Hey, are we done?"
Yoru said lazily.
"I'm busy."
"My wives are waiting for me to go home and eat."
"…You brat!!"
That was it.
No one—
Had ever dared speak to him like this.
Danzo finally exploded.
He stood up abruptly.
Chakra surged violently from his body.
A suffocating pressure filled the hall.
And his killing intent—
Was no longer concealed.
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