Bai Yun Chapter 1: The Naruto Building and the Hall of Roots
In the corridor on the second floor of the Hokage Building, the sound of Duanmu's footsteps echoed.
Even in the Naruto building, there aren't many ninjas right now, and it looks empty. Konoha Village, which had 21,000 ninjas before the war, now only has 8,000 ninjas.
Some of them are in the garrison camp on the border, some are constantly taking on various tasks, and some are dispatched from the village by the senior management of Konoha.
There is a lot to be done in the village, and there is a huge shortage of people everywhere.
Not only is Konoha Village rejuvenating, but the entire ninja world is lively. Because of the pent-up mission demand of the war, it was released at once after the war, coupled with the reduction in the number of ninjas, so that the ninjas were too busy to eat and sleep.
Duanmu took a long rest after the war. He never took up assignments and just stayed home with his family. But at this time, he was recruited by the fourth generation and had to come to the Hokage Building.
The first floor of the Hokage building is the mission release hall, the second floor is the Hokage consultant office and the meeting room for the Ninja class, and the third floor is the Hokage office.
On the walls of the promenade on the second floor, there are pictures of ninjas with high status. Including the previous Naruto advisors, the patriarchs of the various ninja tribes, the well-known and powerful Shangnin, and so on.
When passing by the photos of the two patriarchs arranged in sequence, Duanmu couldn't help but stop and take a look.
Under the photo of the two patriarchs, there are small characters written on each.
The forty-eighth head of the Hinata clan, Tiano Hinata, the chief commander of the Mist Ninja War, died in the Third Ninja World War.
Nara Shikama, the thirty-seventh chief of the Nara clan, was the deputy commander of the Kirin War and died in the Third Ninja War.
It seems that the history of these two ninjas is much longer than that of Konoha Village. They have a proud history and proud qualifications.
Maybe Konoha Village is just a special period in its long history for them.
Suddenly, a pineapple-headed ninja came out of a special office on the second floor.
This is the current head of the Nara clan, young Nara Shikahisa.
Danmu Ma turned sideways to get out of the way, but heard Nara Shikhisa say:
"I thought my father would be forgotten right away. I didn't expect someone to stop under the photo of my father."
Duanmu replied: "Nara Shikama-sama has a great influence on me, so I will never forget Nara Shikama-sama."
Nara Shikaku had no doubts about him, nodded to Duanmu, walked past Duanmu, and left the Hokage Building.
Nara Shikahisa came out of Sandaimu's office. Duanmu looked at the door of that office, feeling a little complicated.
It stands to reason that the third generation who abdicated should be retired. However, a month after he abdicated, he came out again.
Three generations of Hokage, on the grounds that the fourth generation of Mebo Feng Minato is young, high-flying and bright, voluntarily served as the fourth generation's assistant, assisting the fourth generation for a period of time.
A lot happened in the month after the third generation abdicated, mainly around the Uchiha clan.
Although Uchiha Fugaku failed to become Hokage, the Uchiha family led Konoha to win the Kirigu War, and their reputation gradually improved.
Fourth generation Megami Feng Minato expressed enough goodwill to the Uchiha family after taking the throne.
Even the fact that the wife of the fourth generation and the wife of the patriarch of Fuyue are good best friends has been consciously publicized by the fourth generation.
Murako and Uchiha have a short one-month honeymoon period.
This flattered the Uchiha clan, and the clan leader's resentment that he did not become Hokage was eliminated by the fourth generation.
Many policies of the Fourth Generation have also been unimpeded with the support of the Uchiha clan guard force.
Zhishui was in high spirits during that month, and he asked Duanmu to drink several times. Duanmu couldn't bear to spoil his good mood. Anyway, it was Shishui's treat, and Duanmu was happy to eat and drink.
After just one month, the three generations come back, and the good days are gone forever. The Uchiha family was once again alienated by the village's top management.
Since the second generation of Hokage was in power, the senior management of the village have vaguely portrayed the Uchiha clan as the villains of the village.
If in the hands of the fourth generation, Uchiha becomes a good person, then who is a bad person?
Is it possible that the third generation is a villain?
The fourth generation has just built up the power of Hokage, and after the failure of this public opinion war, it has also reached the bottom.
After that, Zhishui came to invite Duanmu to drink many times because he became very depressed.
Skip the office of the third generation purpose, Duanmu did not stop, went directly to the third floor, and knocked on the door of the Hokage office.
After hearing a young voice say 'please come in', Duanmu pushed the door and entered.
In the circular office, there is a long ribbon window directly opposite.
In front of the ribbon window, there is a desk. Four generations of Hokage Naikaze Minato wears a royal robe and is processing documents.
Seeing that Duanmu is coming, the fourth generation said: "Knoye Shangren Duanmu Baiyun, long time no see."
Duanmu hurried back to:
"Lord Shidaimu! Long time no see! The last time I saw you was at your inauguration as Hokage. You were so valiant and unparalleled in the world!"
The fourth generation smiled shyly, "That was all three months ago. Duanmu, you have been resting for several months as a Jōnin. I haven't seen you apply for assignments or jobs, you are busy. What?"
Duanmu said: "Lord Naruto, when the children of my teacher Miyake are in the most troubled time, I am exhausted watching the children every day. If the village has a task, send it to me as soon as possible to help me get out of the misery!"
The fourth generation was amused: "Hahaha, it's really a warm worry. However, the village is too short of manpower, and you really can't enjoy that leisurely time anymore."
Duanmu nodded: "I see, Lord Shidaimu, you can arrange it!"
The fourth generation said: "Then, now I ask you, are you willing to join Anbu and be the one who guards Konoha in the dark?"
Duanmu had long guessed that he either became the Hokage Guard or joined Anbu. Anyway, he became the armed force directly under the fourth generation purpose.
Duanmu said:
"If you think my talent is good enough for Anbu, I'm bound to serve you!"
Duanmu didn't want to play a riddle, and stated his attitude bluntly. He accepts and prides himself on serving for the fourth generation.
As one of the more than 120 existing Jonin in Konoha, Duanmu needs a clear choice of side.
Duanmu also wants to be a wall-riding faction, but the members of the wind organization, Shiranui Xuanjian, Jiezuletong, Moonlight Blast, Qingcheng Shanye, have all become the fourth-generation Hokage Guards, and Duanmu can't get rid of it no matter what. Influenced by the purpose of four generations.
It's better to completely turn to the fourth generation, and we will talk about the future.
The fourth generation nodded, indicating that he understood, Duanmu didn't say he worked for Konoha, but said he worked for him. He sighed in his heart that Duanmu is still so understanding.
Compared to Duanmu, his disciple Kakashi was greatly traumatized and in a very bad state.
The fourth generation was thinking, how about recruiting Kakashi into Anbu and filling his day with tasks and work, saving him from thinking wildly?
Duanmu added: "Sir Shidaimu, I recommend my friend, Konoha, especially Kamito Ninote Kuno, who also joins Anbu as a partner with me."
The fourth generation secretly said yes, and there was a surprise, and said: "Okay! Since it is your recommendation, of course I agree."
"However, Anbu also needs an assessment before you can join. You two need to report to Anbu first, then accept the training of the root, and then pass the graduation assessment of the root before you can become an official Anbu member."
Duanmu nodded and said secretly in his heart, I came to do Anbu just to touch the roots.
The next day, Duanmu and Teku said goodbye to their leisurely life after the end of the Shinobi War and left their comfort zone, ready to start their Anbu journey.
On the way out, Hand Jiu's face was calm, and there was no escape from before.
Duanmu opponent Jiujiu said: "You said that you want to enter Anbu, but I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing. Anyway, I also recommended you to come in."
Tehisa said: "Of course it's a good thing. Whenever it's dead at night, I feel a sense of guilt that I can't do anything. Now that the Shinobi World War is over, I heard that only in Anbu can I experience it. More battles make you stronger."
Duanmu sighed inwardly, since Tekisa's father died, Tekisa has changed a lot.
The first floor of the Hokage Building is crowded with people, so the entrance to Anbu is located on the second floor.
Behind a door at the end of the corridor on the second floor, there is a staircase leading directly to the underground. This staircase has no openings on the first floor, and people come and go on the first floor. No one will notice that there is a closed door. staircase.
A four-run staircase descending two floors, with only dim lights and dark gray walls.
In the stairwell, there are only the footsteps of Duanmu and Tezuji.
After entering the basement, there is an equally dimly lit walkway.
In the hallway, there are some Anbu shuttles through each room. If there is something strange, it is only Duanmu and Tejiu who are not wearing masks, which seems to be incompatible with them.
According to the description of the document, Duanmu walked to the door of an ordinary office without a nameplate. He was about to knock on the door, but he saw that the door was opened from the inside.
Anbu, who looked like a chunin, led Duanmu and Tehisa into the room without saying a word.
In the room is a desk, and behind the desk sits a ninja wearing a hideous gorilla mask.
Duanmu knew that this was the Minister of Anbu, codenamed 'gorilla'. The minister saw the two and said:
"The fourth generation recommends that you enter Anbu."
"Anbu is a place with no justice, no light, and no ego. What you have to do is to absolutely obey the orders and complete the tasks assigned by Hokage and the adults."
"So, you two, are you ready to sacrifice for Konoha?"
Duanmu heard a strange saying, to complete the task assigned by 'Your Excellency'?
By convention, shouldn't Anbu be Hokage directly under Anbu? Why in the fourth generation, it has become the direct subordinate of Hokage and the adults?
Duanmu wouldn't say anything to Minister Anbu, but said: "We know, Lord Shidaimu has already told us."
Secretary Anbu continued:
"Go to the equipment department to get the equipment. Tomorrow, seniors from Anbu will guide you to the root outside the village. Pay attention to obey the orders at the root. The Danzo consultant will not care who recommended you."
The two turned away without saying a word.
Duanmu saw out of the corner of his eye that there were several white spots punctured by hard objects on the floor tiles beside the wall of this office. It seems that it is the trace that only stick-type ninja tools appear.
Duanmu had a vague guess about the identity of the Minister of Anbu. Presumably this is the eldest son of the third generation purpose...
The life of the fourth generation is very difficult, even in the violent institutions directly under the Hokage like Anbu, he said that it is not counted.
When they came to the equipment department, Duanmu and Tejiu received a set of Anbu equipment.
A standard tachi was carried across the back by Duanmu with a belt. A set of off-white vests and a set of arm armors.
And, of course, a mask.
Duanmu chose a bird-face mask at random, which echoed his psychic beast, the eight chinooks.
As for the long sword, it was sealed at the wrist of the right hand by Duanmu, and it was enough to ensure that it would appear quickly in times of crisis.
Duanmu, who returned home, looked at himself dressed up in Anbu in the mirror, silently thinking about his thoughts.
Danzo did not appear in the Battle of Kikyoyama, which was about the survival of Konoha. It seemed that it had been completely silent, and he didn't know what he was planning.
And, he disappeared from public view. Several months have passed, and Duanmu only met Danzo at the meeting of the Shangnin class.
Even at the Shangnin class meeting, Danzo was silent and expressionless, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.
Whenever Lihuo Cuisheng shouts Uncle Duanmu, Duanmu will remember that Tuanzang has been away for too long, but unfortunately his strength is not good...
This trip to Anbu is a must. Only by adding the dark part, can the roots be touched.
Danzo is very cautious now, and the roots around him are inseparable. If you want to target Danzo and the intelligence of the root guards, you need to investigate clearly first.
In an underground fortification outside Konoha Village, Duanmu and Tejiu put on Anbu uniforms and came to the legendary root.
Four three-meter-thick pillars, 30 meters high, support the hall at the base.
The top of the hall is the entrance to the root, a glass roof hidden by the shadow of an illusion enchantment.
At the bottom of the hall is a cross-shaped pontoon with a deep pool under the pontoon.
The deep pool is bottomless, like the motto at the roots, where there is light there is darkness. All the darkness at the root seems to be hidden in the deep pool.
The pontoon bridge is six meters wide, and the cross-shaped pontoon bridge faces four directions in the same direction. The end of the bridge is also a dark doorway. I don't know what is behind the darkness.
Six Anbu rookies stand in the center of the cross-shaped pontoon.
Duanmu saw a man with white hair about his height, probably Kakashi.
Actually, Anbu's camouflage is not very useful to people who are very familiar with it, and it can be easily recognized from the body shape and certain characteristics.
Tanzo walked out of the doorway on the front of the pontoon bridge, leaning on crutches, followed by four Roots.
If it wasn't for the root responsibility, Danzo would never show up at all, he just stared blankly at the six newcomers in front of him.
Danzo said: "Ji, you are in charge of training these six new recruits. After a week, you will assign them an assessment task."
After speaking, Danzo turned to leave, only one root remained.
With a strong perfunctory meaning, Danzo's mind is obviously not on training new recruits for Anbu.
Duanmu has carefully observed that although Danzo's right hand has been healed, it has not been completely wrapped in bandages. It seems that his right arm has not been transplanted with intercolumnar cells.
Following the self in Danzang's mouth, the six newcomers walked to the doorway on the right.