[Day 29]
It seems you've lost interest in everything except the Flame of the Infested, and after using it to devour the chakra of ten opponents, you went off on your own to further master this power.
Today also marks the final day of your training.
Fortunately, today's reward finally piqued your interest. Although it was another Fire Style jutsu, its style was clearly not of Uchiha origin. Perhaps all the Uchiha-style Fire Style jutsu have already been given to you as rewards, and there's simply nothing else left to offer.
Or perhaps... Danzo is deliberately guiding you toward becoming a replica of Uchiha Itachi.
In any case, this Fire Style is intriguing.
It's called "Plain Burn Technique".
Unlike the usual Fire Style techniques that spew fire from the mouth, this one ignites flames directly on the target's body upon forming hand seals.
This unusual method of casting Fire Style ninjutsu gave you a new insight into fire affinity chakra transformations.
If you could combine this with Flame of the Infested, wouldn't it be a downgraded version of Amaterasu?
You're convinced that Danzo, the shadow of the Shinobi World, must have thought of this too. But as for how to merge them... that's something only you can discover through personal experimentation.
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[Day 30]
After so much killing, you've come to realize—you might be naturally cold-blooded. You've even come to enjoy this thing called killing, savoring the different flavors of pleasure it brings.
Perhaps the bloody, shadowy environment of Root is more in line with your true nature.
But now, the half-month-long special training in Root has come to an end. You follow Danzo out of the dark, underground chamber—and for the first time in a while, you see the sunlight again.
Halfway along the path, Danzo lets out a sigh and finally decides to tell you the truth: you're a member of the Uchiha clan. He says your life was something he risked everything to wrest from Uchiha Itachi during the night of the massacre.
You nod, replying that your memories of that night are already blurry. Still, you express your gratitude to Danzo for telling you the truth and for cultivating you—and promise that you will assist him in killing Uchiha Itachi one day...
Surprisingly, Danzo grants you a two-day vacation. No training. No missions. You're free to roam around the village as you please.
Looking at the new identity tags—one under the Root Shinobi Regulations, the other showing your new ANBU and chunin credentials—and a box containing five million ryo in cash...
For the first time, Root actually seems... almost humane.
Maybe that's why, despite being so unpopular, Danzo can still command such a massive underground organization.
After all, the "Seal of Tongue Curse" can't kill. Compared to a certain clan that carved Curse Mark into their foreheads, the level of restraint is far weaker—yet the scale of Root is in a league of its own.
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[Detected: User has survived for one full month]
[To conserve simulator energy, simulation precision will now switch to a monthly cycle]
[Month Two]
Following the route outlined in the Root Shinobi Regulations, you pass through a hidden path and arrive at a pre-arranged dormitory.
Shedding the rags that barely qualify as clothing, you change into a brand-new chunin uniform and stride confidently out of the ANBU dormitory.
Given your attire and the unforgeable ID tags, those around you naturally assume you're a newly promoted ANBU member. Many greet you, and you return their greetings with a polite smile and nod.
When asked about your background, you recite the fabricated identity Root prepared for you: that you hail from a small, obscure ninja clan on the borders of the Land of Fire.
Your clan has long aspired to join Konohagakure, but due to your remote location and limited strength, past applications were rejected—until you, an outstanding talent, earned a special opportunity to serve in the ANBU. Depending on your performance, your clan may one day be allowed to officially join the village.
No one suspects a thing. You can't help but admire how meticulous Danzo is when it comes to intelligence work—not a single leak.
While eating breakfast with a few others, someone praises you for becoming an ANBU in just a few short years.
"A prodigy," they say.
It's only then that you notice—after a full month of harsh, lightless training in Root—not only has your power grown, but your body has matured as well, now nearly that of a teenager.
Perhaps this is also thanks to the activation of your bloodline.
After breakfast, you present your leave permit and, under the envious gazes of others, head for Konoha's bustling streets.
But as you watch the people and vehicles passing by, you suddenly realize...
After experiencing endless bloodshed, you can no longer blend into this sunlit world. Your body instinctively resists it.
Perhaps this is the "Will of Root" that Danzo kept preaching to you under Kotoamatsukami's influence.
Even though you've already purged the remnants of that Genjutsu from your mind, you have to admit—too much killing does change a person.
So be it.
You think this cold-blooded version of yourself is just fine—free of attachments, able to do whatever you want.
...
At the end of the street, a small shop catches your eye. Looking up, you see the signboard proudly reads: "Ichiraku Ramen."
The place is already packed, with a few people even lining up outside.
Is it really that good?
You're not sure why, but you suddenly feel a strong urge to try it out. It's lunchtime anyway, so why not?
You join the back of the line—only for a hand to suddenly rest on your shoulder.
Turning around, you see—Iruka.
He smiles and asks what year you graduated. As a longtime academy teacher, he may not remember every name, but he's familiar with the faces of most graduates—especially someone as young as you, who's already a chunin. A student like that would definitely have left a strong impression.
Thankfully, you have the fake background Root prepared. You tell him you're from a small ninja clan on the borders of the Land of Fire.
Your clan has long wanted to join Konoha, but due to its remote location and weak overall strength, previous applications were always rejected. Only now, thanks to your exceptional talent, have you earned a special placement in ANBU. If your performance during your service proves satisfactory, your clan might finally be allowed into Konoha.
Iruka nods, patting your shoulder.
"That's really not easy. But I'll say—you've got good taste. Finding this ramen shop your first day in Konoha? Impressive."
The two of you continue chatting while eating two extra-large bowls of ramen.
Though the taste feels a bit greasy to your usual diet, for a ninja who constantly burns stamina, this ramen is undeniably a rare delicacy.
After the meal, you ask if Iruka can take you to the Uchiha compound or the Sarutobi estate. Since your clan specializes in Fire Style ninjutsu, the great fire-style clans of Konoha—like the Sarutobi and Uchiha—are places you deeply admire.
Coincidentally, Iruka says he was just planning to visit the Uchiha district to check on one of his students. He sadly tells you that just a month ago, a traitor from within the Uchiha clan slaughtered the entire clan in one night and then fled to join what seems to be an extremely powerful mercenary group.
And that traitor... was the older brother of his student.
You nod with regret and remark how strange fate is. Just a month ago, you were outside the village completing your ANBU assessment mission, and now, upon your return, you hear about the Uchiha massacre... how tragic.
Since you express a desire to meet Sasuke, to see the last descendant of the Uchiha clan with your own eyes...
Iruka invites you to accompany him on a rare visit to the once-glorious clan grounds.
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