Naruto: Who made him a ninja?

Just like Kaguya Ōtsutsuki using the 'Tenseigan Chakra Mode' in his memory, chakra twisted his figure and clothes, making him look even more eerie.

“This is…”

Shūzawa frowned slightly, but he quickly discovered that these chakras suddenly began to retract, constantly condensing and gathering towards his body.

His original jet-black short hair slowly turned white, and the chakra condensed on his body inexplicably turned into a long robe!

This long robe continued to solidify, becoming increasingly ethereal, and the forehead protector on his head also slowly transformed at this moment.

It seemed to merge with his original 'horn', constantly extending around his forehead, eventually turning into something similar to that of Uchiha Madara.

Moreover, below the original position of the 'horn', Shūzawa felt a huge chakra was constantly brewing.

Most importantly, behind him, Tailed Beast Balls suddenly appeared, gently rotating around him.

This situation left Shūzawa somewhat dazed; he had no idea what was going on.

Only through the mirror that seemed to ripple, looking at himself reflected in it, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

“Am I becoming Ōtsutsuki Shūzawa?”

Chapter 160: Amazing Changes! Above the Moon

“Hey, Tsunoda, any discoveries?”

“No, what about your side?”

“Same, no discoveries whatsoever.”

In the Land of Fire, within a forest, two Root ninja gathered together, glancing at each other with slight helplessness.

From the gazes they exchanged, they could both sense each other's frustration.

They were both newly joined Root ninja, and their initial impression of Root wasn't very good, after all, they were considered ninja from major clans!

Danzō's influence was very far-reaching, and the various major clans actually still harbored some resistance towards Root in their hearts.

However, because of Shiwara Shūzawa, this new generation of Senju ninja possessing Wood Release, took the stage and received a lot of support.

In addition to his series of policies, the various major clans gradually thawed, and they were willing to make new attempts.

They were considered the first batch of clan ninja to try entering Root!

At first, they were also apprehensive, but they quickly discovered that the situation in Root seemed to be different from what they had imagined.

Root ninja strictly adhered to the principle of not operating within Konoha, and everything they did was outside of Konoha.

Moreover, they also knew that what they were doing was not considered good for others.

But everything they did was really for Konoha!

This situation made them feel a little relieved, and the benefits and treatment in Root were also good.

Although they occasionally did some side jobs, these side jobs could not only increase funding for Root and bring them profits, but also help Konoha solve hidden troubles.

They were naturally happy to do it!

It could be said that staying in Root was excellent in every way except for not being able to go home and visit often.

“Especially since Leader is now the Hokage Assistant, and Tsunade-sama has become the Hokage, maybe in the future Shūzawa-sama…”

The Hokage Assistant's unit was also extremely high-ranking in Konoha's battle order!

Moreover, Shūzawa was of the same clan as Tsunade, and the two were even master and disciple, intimately close.

In addition, Shūzawa possessed Wood Release, so the possibility of him becoming Hokage in the future was extremely high!

Then, if things continued like this, wouldn't they become the Hokage's direct line?

Thinking of this, they had even less reason to leave Root, and coupled with the earth-shattering strength that Shūzawa had displayed this time, they were even more motivated!

It's just that the mission they received this time seemed to be somewhat demoralizing.

“I really don't understand what the Hokage Assistant is looking for; does such a thing really exist?”

“Hey, shut up; how can you question the Hokage Assistant?”

“How could I possibly question him? I just feel that this mission is too troublesome.”

“There are many troublesome missions; do what we are supposed to do. You were lucky to meet me this time, so I won't say anything, but if the captain hears…”

The two Root ninja collectively fell silent here, and they couldn't help but look at a Root ninja in the distance who was still investigating.

“A Hyūga clan member… to be honest, they are good in every way, but they are too strict…”

“People from the branch family; just get used to it. Moreover, they perform extremely well within Root, and they are even the most unwilling to return to Konoha; you and I can't compare.”

“That's their family's own problem; okay, let's not talk about it; the captain is coming.”

These two weren't really afraid of the Hyūga clan, but within Root, it wasn't about family connections.

The entry of the Hyūga branch family into Root was also a way of bridging connections, and they seemed to adapt very well to life within Root after entering.

In Root, to get ahead, one could only rely on hard work and strength, and the Hyūga branch family seemed to never lack these two!

They were like fish in water in Root, and they didn't even want to take their usual vacations. You should know that Root was stationed abroad for a long time, and there weren't many holidays.

It wasn't easy to return to Konoha, but they abandoned it, but they were too strict on weekdays, and people would say a few words behind their backs.

“Captain, any discoveries?”

When the Hyūga ninja approached, the two immediately surrounded him; the search mission still needed to rely on the Hyūga's Byakugan to be better completed.

“There are some discoveries, but it seems somewhat different from the description.”

Although the Hyūga ninja was wearing a mask, it could be seen that he was frowning.

“We need someone to stay here; the two of you choose one person to go back and report immediately; don't delay the Hokage Assistant's affairs.”

“Yes.”

Although these two would gossip behind their backs, they immediately took action when they encountered something.

But they were really curious about what their Hyūga captain had discovered.

“These are the newly recruited personnel this time; take a look.”

In Konoha, at the Root base, Kabuto knocked on Shūzawa's door with a scroll in hand.

However, after opening the door and entering, he looked around, and only after confirming that no one was there did he come in.

This action almost made Shuize roll his eyes. He helplessly took the scroll and said,

"Your behavior just now was very impolite, you know?"

"I think it would be even more impolite to bump into something you shouldn't see."

Dou didn't care what Shuize said at all, he shrugged and casually replied.

He now understood what Shuize meant by 'inclusiveness'. This guy was indeed inclusive!

He didn't even let the Uchiha people go, and even the Third Hokage covered for him, and the Fifth Hokage helped to hide it. This was really too inclusive, wasn't it?

Of course, Dou wouldn't say anything bad about Shuize. What he could do was help to hide it together.

But it's better to do less than more. See less, contact less, and everything will be fine!

"By the way, the report you wanted is also ready. When will you take a look?

Also, there are more Hyuga people applying this time. Should we balance it out and brush off more Hyuga people?"

"Brush what off? They're doing great."

Shuize couldn't help but shake his head when he heard Dou's words. This guy really didn't understand anything!

With the 'Chunin Exam' battle and the subsequent series of handling, the reputation of the Root organization had completely reversed for a time.

Although most people knew before that the Root organization had changed drastically in Shuize's hands, this time it was truly revealed!

What's more, the strength shown by Shuize was too exaggerated, and his relationship with Tsunade, almost everyone recognized a fact.

Shuize was the person who inherited the power of the First Hokage, and he would definitely be the future Hokage!

Konoha was too deeply tied to Wood Release. When Shuize showed such exaggerated Wood Release, presenting a power that seemed like 'Majestic Divine Might'.

Some things were naturally 'destined' by people.

In addition, with the Konoha propaganda machine running, the result was that the Root organization was about to be squeezed out!

The Hyuga clan, which belonged to the type of 'whoever wins, help them', although they didn't particularly like to participate in places like Root and Anbu.

But Shuize was in the Root organization, so they naturally needed to make some choices and trade-offs.

It's just that with this, the Hyuga branch family couldn't sit still.

Moreover, Shuize really liked these Hyuga branch family people!

"You think highly of these Hyuga branch families?"

Dou didn't quite understand. He frowned and looked at Shuize strangely, but Shuize laughed.

"Please, the Hyuga branch families are too good. Their family is internally divided, and the branch family is suppressed by the main family, unable to get ahead at all.

The Caged Bird Seal tightly controls them, and they can't find a way out at all, but in the Root organization, there's no need to worry about these.

Leaving Konoha is equivalent to avoiding being controlled by the branch family. If you have the strength, you can have a chance to get ahead, and our benefits are not bad.

What's more, if they really have bad intentions, the Hyuga main family will kill them, and we won't take the blame.

You tell me, aren't they the best choice?"

Dou obviously hadn't experienced Shuize's social beatings. Back when he was still an old hand, his friend in the personnel department of his unit asked him a question.

Would you rather recruit a college student with high aspirations, who just graduated from school,

Or a middle-aged man with a mortgage of 1.5 million, an only child, a newborn child, and a wife who doesn't work, but with strong technical skills?

Although college students are cheaper and middle-aged people are more expensive, Shuize instantly understood how to choose.

That's naturally the latter!

The situation of the Hyuga clan was similar. Shuize knew too well how to choose.

"Okay, whatever, anyway, you are the head of the Root organization."

Dou shrugged indifferently. He also understood Shuize's meaning. He was just looking at the Hyuga branch family's 'weaknesses'.

At the same time, if something happened, the Hyuga main family would take the blame. But thinking about it carefully, this was indeed the best choice, and he had no objections.

However, he couldn't help but carefully sized up Shuize, and after a while, he asked with some doubt.

"Strange, why do I feel like you've changed?"

"What change? Is my skin whiter? Or am I more handsome?"

Shuize blinked and asked with some amusement, but Dou nodded seriously.

"Both, but I feel that your temperament has changed the most. There's a feeling I can't explain.

It's like, you've become more... gentle? Closer to nature? I can't say, but it just feels very unique.

Perhaps, if I were a girl, I would fall in love with you too."

"Get out, I don't like your kind of sissy!"

Shuize glared at Dou unhappily, but he also felt a little surprised. Dou's perception ability wasn't bad.

After all, he had undergone a real, huge change!

This time's improvement, Shuize's chakra and physical fitness had once again completed a stage of transformation.

The changes it brought him made him a little unclear himself.

The bloodline transformation brought about by physical fitness seemed to have deepened, but it hadn't completely completed the transformation.

But he now clearly felt that he seemed to be a lot stronger than before!

That special control became clearer. Whether it was space or chakra, it seemed to become more arbitrary in his hands.

Combining with the continuous advancement of his own chakra, he really felt that he could easily control everything in a space!

"Moreover, the control of the Fire of Life seems to have become a lot stronger..."

If before, Shuize could only feel the 'Fire of Life' and slightly stimulate the power of these 'Fires of Life'.

Then, now he could truly influence those 'Fires of Life' through the power of Yang Release!