Chapter 78: INAZ - 77
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"Lord Danzō, your intelligence is quite timely," Shinji clapped, looking at Danzō. Of course, as the head of Root, finding out the identities of these three was very simple. Moreover, Shinji had no intention of hiding it at all, instead registering some surnames and names with Konoha. This way, anyone interested could easily find out with a little investigation; these weren't very confidential matters.
"Naturally. Boss Shinji, what exactly is your purpose in sheltering so many children in this so-called All-Purpose Shop?" Danzō narrowed his eyes, looking at Shinji, seemingly already confirming Shinji's act of defection.
"Hehe, purpose? Can I only say I just want to live a good life?" Shinji raised his teacup, gazing at the tea water within. This really was a good question.
"Fine, I believe you on these. But... Boss Shinji, hand over the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki," Danzō stated calmly, his single eye outside the bandage staring intently at Shinji's eyes.
"Nine-Tails Jinchūriki? Is Lord Danzō so sure he's here with me?" Shinji chuckled lightly, staring back at Danzō's eyes cheerfully.
"Naturally. My being able to come here already explains the problem, doesn't it? Let me guess, he's upstairs right now?" Danzō's gaze swept around, then locked onto the second floor.
"What if I say he isn't?" Shinji's smile still didn't fade, just looking at Danzō like this.
"Whether he is or not, won't we know if our people go up and take a look?" Danzō said with a forced smile.
"My All-Purpose Shop isn't a place one can enter so casually," Shinji stared at Danzō, his hands already in his pockets.
"Since Boss Shinji is currently still in Konoha, and my position in Konoha is currently the highest, then everything in Konoha now is decided by me. You, go up and look," Danzō no longer intended to engage in pleasantries with Shinji, but directly ordered the Root ninjas behind him to go upstairs and inspect the second floor of the All-Purpose Shop. The Root ninjas who received the order then uniformly walked towards the second floor.