A trade ♂.
Danzo liked trades ♂.
Later, without anyone knowing, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo completed an unspeakable exchange.
Both men got what they wanted.
On the way back to the classroom, Sarutobi Hiruzen gazed at Danzo’s back.
Just now, he had exchanged the D-rank taijutsu “Leaf Whirlwind” for the ninjutsu Danzo had invented.
In fact…
Sarutobi Hiruzen wasn’t greedy for Danzo’s ninjutsu.
A clan has its own heritage; learning a bunch of random skills doesn’t necessarily increase one’s strength.
On the contrary, it might scatter one’s focus, making one a “jack of all trades, master of none.”
Sarutobi Hiruzen’s true goal was…
*I want to help Danzo become stronger!*
Sarutobi Hiruzen clenched his fist, a firm thought rising in his heart.
Danzo was his best friend; he couldn’t stand by and watch Danzo be bullied.
Whether it was the Uchiha or the Shimura clan…
he wouldn’t allow it!
Danzo wasn’t aware of the thoughts of that big-eyed fellow behind him.
He only felt that he had lost out a bit…
One had to know that although “Leaf Whirlwind” wasn’t widespread in this era, it would inevitably become a common taijutsu in the future.
Every Konoha ninja would be able to throw out a couple of kicks.
Eventually, it would be so common that people would get sick of it and stop using it…
only Might Guy and Rock Lee would persist in practicing it—oh, and Might Duy.
But the ninjutsu he invented was unique in the world.
So…
he had definitely lost out on this deal.
However, “having eaten someone’s food, one’s mouth is soft.” He was always going to Sarutobi Hiruzen’s house for free meals, and he had even snagged a ninjutsu from the boy’s father…
looking at it that way, he was the one getting more benefits.
“Forget it…
let it be…” Danzo shook his head.
They were just a few E-rank ninjutsu; if he taught them to Sarutobi Hiruzen, so be it.
He just didn’t know if it would cause some butterfly effect, making the plot and development of this world a mess…
But…
that seemed quite interesting, didn’t it?
Danzo’s heart, which thrived on chaos, was stirred, and various mischievous operations began to take shape in his mind.
…
In the morning, it was time for school to end.
“Danzo, I heard a new restaurant opened in the village.
Do you want to go try it?” The honest-looking Akimichi Torifu walked over and took the initiative to invite Danzo.
Perhaps because Danzo had stood up for him that day and hadn’t even hesitated to offend the Uchiha, a seed of friendship had been planted in Akimichi Torifu’s heart.
For those of the Akimichi clan, inviting others to enjoy delicious food was the best thing one could do.
“Sure.” Danzo nodded.
Since they would eventually be comrades and teammates, it was excellent to start getting along early.
“I want to go too!” Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his hand, looking excited.
*Fine, you’re everywhere.*
Afterward, the three walked out of the school together and headed to the newly opened restaurant.
Because of the grand opening, the dishes in the restaurant were very cheap.
Danzo randomly ordered two that looked good, leaving the rest to Sarutobi Hiruzen and Akimichi Torifu.
Soon, the waiter presented the dishes.
“Wait!” Danzo stopped the drooling Akimichi Torifu from picking up his chopsticks.
At this, Akimichi Torifu was stunned, and Sarutobi Hiruzen was also confused.
“W-What’s wrong?” Akimichi Torifu asked stupidly.
“When you’re out in the world, you have to be more careful…” Danzo sighed with an air of seriousness, as if offering heartfelt advice.
Then, he formed a seal…
“Ninja Art: Poison Detection!!”
A strange light flickered between Danzo’s fingers.
As he pointed his finger, the green light coiled like a small snake, sweeping across several of the dishes.
End of Chapter
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