"Oh, really? Why have I never heard of this organization?" Hearing his words, Takeru said with feigned confusion.
"Of course. Since it's Konoha's most hidden organization, it's normal you haven't heard of it. Now make your choice." Looking at Takeru, Danzo spoke again.
"What if I say no?" Hearing his words, Takeru narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke softly.
"This is the duty of dedicating yourself to Konoha. If I remember correctly, you have three companions, right? And one of them is a Ninja from Kusagakure. If you refuse, I have reason to suspect you are a spy from another village. Then we will deal with you, including your accomplices!"
Hearing Takeru's words, Danzo spoke nonchalantly. In his view, although Takeru's abilities were strange, he was ultimately just someone with a bit of strength.
"Is that so? What a pity." Hearing his words, Takeru hadn't expected him to be so direct about silencing him. Seeing this, Takeru didn't bother wasting more words.
"Go, Shadow Corps, kill them all!" Thinking this, Takeru directly summoned a large number of Shadow Persons, quickly attacking the Ninjas inside.
Takeru himself hid. After all, Takeru wasn't stupid, he knew Danzo's right eye contained Shisui's Mangekyo.
Although Takeru wasn't afraid of ordinary Genjutsu, he wouldn't easily test the waters against Kotoamatsukami, which is known as the strongest Genjutsu.
Although Danzo didn't seem to intend to use it on Takeru now, just in case, Takeru didn't dare appear before him easily.
"Kill him!" Seeing Takeru dare to attack him, Danzo decisively ordered.
As over a dozen Root's members appeared, they quickly surrounded and attacked Takeru. However, these people were no match for Takeru, as their strength was only around Special Jonin-level.
As for familiar faces like Aburame Torune, Yamanaka Fu, or Sai, Takeru didn't see them at all.
Takeru didn't mind. Facing the interception of these Root's members, Takeru's Shadow Corps, with extremely bizarre and swift movements, slaughtered them.
Boom! Boom!
With the sound of huge explosions, the Root's members seemed to suffer invisible attacks, directly sent flying, vomiting blood.
Seeing this, Danzo frowned deeply, warily looking around, yet still finding nothing, including Takeru's figure.
As for Takeru, he was circling the area at super high speed, making it impossible for anyone to detect his presence.
Seeing five Root 's members die in an instant, Danzo finally stopped underestimating Takeru. He quickly unwrapped the bandage on his right eye, revealing the Mangekyo Sharingan.
Seeing this, Takeru shook his head with a light laugh.
"Mahapdama!" As Takeru's words fell, the space within this area froze. Everyone's actions halted.
Takeru slowly walked to Danzo's side, then directly dug out his eye, including the Sharingan on his arm.
After digging them out, Takeru materialized a container, placed them inside, then effortlessly ended Danzo's life.
When time resumed, seeing the injuries to his heart and neck, and the loss of his Sharingan, Danzo was in a state of confusion, completely unclear about what had happened.
Takeru didn't care. He bypassed him and walked toward the inner chamber. Soon, with Observation Haki perception, he found some more Ninjutsu scrolls.
He also found some special preservation fluids, perfect for storing harvested body tissues, ideal for the Sharingan.
The scrolls he collected were mainly Wind Release, Wood Release, and Sealing Techniques. Takeru wasn't polite and swept up all the scrolls, then directly left the spot.
Due to the special barrier, although there had been several explosions inside, the outside seemed completely unaware.
Returning home, Takeru's expression was calm, not showing any sign of abnormality.
"Takeru, are you okay?" Seeing Takeru return, Ui and the other two, who had been waiting at home, quickly asked worriedly.
"Hmm, not bad. Oh, here, these are for you." Lightly shaking his head, Takeru directly gave Ui and Ritsu two Three-Tomoe Sharingan each. Takeru still kept Shisui's Mangekyo and four Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
"This is... eyeballs?" Ritsu, who had been somewhat excited, instantly trembled.
"Yes, harvest from my little trip just now." Looking at the frightened Ritsu, Takeru spoke calmly.
"But, Takeru-nii, what do you mean?" Ui looked at the eyeballs soaking in special fluid, also unable to understand Takeru's intention.
"Of course, they're for you. Although I'm not entirely sure, I think that place should allow us to perfectly integrate these eyes. Although many abilities of these eyes are average, they still have many merits, especially for you, Ritsu, if you plan to learn Chakra later." Looking at the two, Takeru directly explained.
"I understand. Thank you." Hearing Takeru say this, Ritsu reacted. Having been in this world for so long, she naturally wouldn't be unaware of the Sharingan.
Thinking this, she suppressed her disgust and quickly stored the Sharingan in her item slots...
Afterwards, Takeru also took out some Ninjutsu collected from there. He first gave some Sealing Techniques to Karin for her to learn on her own. Then Takeru and the others picked through the new Ninjutsu again.
Seeing this, Takeru sighed. Having too many Ninjutsu was also a kind of trouble.
Of course, although there were many Ninjutsu, if the materialization later couldn't include them all, Takeru would prioritize materializing the most valuable ones first.
After distributing the Ninjutsu, Takeru told the three not to worry and had them go rest.
Soon, three more days passed. It was only on this day that Danzo's body was belatedly discovered, mainly because of the barrier.
Seeing Danzo's miserable death, the hollow right eye socket, and the special eye sockets on his arm, the Konoha's elders grew grave.
They found it unbelievable that someone could silently eliminate Danzo and seemingly harvesting parts of his body…
However, since Danzo wasn't a character who appeared openly in Konoha, not many knew him apart from clan heads, Elite Jonin like Kakashi and Asuma, and other Jonin.
These people gathered and discussed the matter of Danzo. Through continuous investigation, they uncovered many secrets Danzo had hidden.
Seeing Danzo's involvement in many events, everyone fell silent.
The clans especially gritted their teeth in hatred towards Danzo. What everyone didn't know was that Danzo had long destroyed evidence for many things, and what remained were mostly experimental data and records...
Only Kakashi frowned, inexplicably thinking of Takeru. However, he didn't voice it.
As the discussion continued, they unanimously pointed the finger at Itachi, who had appeared in Konoha recently, concluding that Itachi had killed Danzo...
Hearing their analysis, Kakashi listened silently. The more they analyzed, the more sense it made.
Only Itachi could silently kill Danzo. Moreover, among Danzo's hidden secrets were some transactions with Itachi, so it was likely a deal gone wrong, leading Itachi to personally kill Danzo...
After discussion, they secretly buried Danzo and let the matter drop.
Takeru didn't know that their speculation had shifted all blame to Itachi, making him take the fall. Although somewhat amusing, it also saved Takeru a lot of trouble.
However, Kakashi later found Takeru. Facing Kakashi's inquiry, Takeru neither admitted nor denied, only telling Kakashi he wouldn't act against Konoha… at least not if Konoha didn't provoke him first.
Getting Takeru's answer, Kakashi sighed deeply, hoping Takeru would keep his promise, then left.
Soon, seven more days passed. On the eve of departure, Takeru found Karin.
"Karin, although I believe you've vaguely sensed it before... our situation is very special. Later, we will leave here for a very special place. Are you willing to leave with me?"
Looking at Karin, Takeru spoke seriously. After over a month of interaction, Takeru had developed deeper feelings for this passionate, decisive girl. So now, Takeru personally asked her.