Root.
Aomi sat in the position once held by Shimura Danzo, as a group of Root Ninja half-knelt on the ground.
Over ten Uchiha with three Tomoe stood on another side as the new generation of Root, the Uchiha squad of Root, their eyes gleaming red, appearing especially menacing in the dim base.
These Uchiha were all carefully selected by Uchiha Hachida.
"Fellow members of Root, there are some people here who are my clansmen, whom I am very familiar with…"
Aomi slowly scanned the half-kneeling original Root members: "There are some people I am strangers to."
"But that's okay, even though you have already received orders, I'll introduce myself anyway, I am the new leader of Root, Uchiha Aomi, and I will manage this place from now on."
In the crowd, the original Root members stirred restlessly.
Although the Hokage's order had already been issued to each of them, the ninjas of Root did not obey the Hokage; Shimura Danzo had brainwashed and restricted them powerfully.
Word Sealing Jutsu, Brain Seal, curse marks controlling the body…
As long as Shimura Danzo thought about it, the Root Ninjas would go numb all over, unable to move, let alone reveal his secrets to outsiders, unable to resist in all aspects, becoming his slaves.
"Where is Lord Danzo!"
A Root Ninja suddenly stood up, eyes ablaze with anger: "Root can only ever have one leader, and that is Lord Shimura Danzo!"
Uchiha Hachida's eyes turned sharp, and he silently pulled out his Samurai Sword.
However, at that moment, the Root Ninja who shouted at Aomi froze in place, as if swallowed by an endless darkness…
[Darkness of the Ninja World]: When the enemy realizes the opponent is against you, it will fall into a state of tension, the mind trembling.
Aomi slowly stood up, the sharp Chakra of Senju Tobirama overflowing, mixed with the eye power of Uchiha Izuna and the Sharingan of Uchiha Madara's bloodline, scanning the Root Ninja present.
The terrifying aura of Darkness of the Senju, Darkness of the Uchiha, and the Ninja World Asura ingeniously formed a whole on Aomi, enhancing the effect of [Darkness of the Ninja World], impacting every person's heart present.
Aomi slowly walked among the half-kneeling original Root Ninjas.
"I can sense that some of you harbor hatred and dissatisfaction in your hearts, I am giving you a chance to voice them…"
As Aomi strolled, his eyes flashed with red light, feeling as if solidified Chakra pressed heavily on them, the chilling eye power made people feel a coldness from the depths of their hearts.
Among these Root Ninjas, those most deeply brainwashed by Shimura Danzo originally had objections to Aomi…
But at this moment, their hostility had become an Explosive Tag, causing their minds to tremble uncontrollably, surpassing the fear Shimura Danzo had instilled in them several times over, exploding loudly in their minds!
This was countless times darker than Lord Danzo, a depth and terror they had never witnessed before!
At this moment, the Root members did not feel the curse marks on their bodies being activated, but their bodies became more rigid and numb, cold sweat uncontrollably dripping from their foreheads, their heads lowering under the heavy pressure of Chakra, until they knocked against the ground.
The Root ninja who had earlier shouted at Aomi now had black blood flowing from the corners of his eyes, seemingly at the brink of his limit.
"No objections?"
Aomi softly inquired: "If there's any objection, you can mention it, I am someone who can listen to other people's opinions."
Seeing the completely transformed aura of Aomi, Uchiha Hachida silently and swiftly sheathed his Samurai Sword, obediently standing aside, not daring to breathe out loud.
Let alone these Root Ninjas; even though the Uchiha with three Tomoe present were not directly oppressed by Aomi's aura, just standing to one side they could feel the heavy pressure!
Especially Uchiha Hachida, who had once been beaten mercilessly by Aomi himself, knew the taste of being crushed by both force and intellect all too well…
Aomi slowly walked to the table, retracted his eye power and Chakra, and smiled gently: "Lift your heads and look at me."
With the sound of his voice, the original Root members instinctively raised their heads, looking at Aomi's sunny smile.
At that moment, their hearts were filled with confusion.
Is this the same Uchiha Aomi as just now?
"The so-called Root Ninjas have no names, nor feelings, no past, nor future, with only missions in mind. Supporting the great tree of Konoha Village from behind is the Will of Root deeply implanted into the ground."
Aomi recited the definition Shimura Danzo had given Root: "So, if you agree with Shimura Danzo, you should have all forgotten your names by now, right?"
The Tomoe in Aomi's eyes spun as he gazed at the blonde woman opposite him, softly speaking: "Tell me, what is your name?"
The blonde woman met Aomi's gaze and involuntarily said: "Lord Aomi, I am called Yakushi Nonou…"
"Good, you remember your name."
Yakushi Nonou couldn't help but shudder, under Aomi's deep eyes, she had no power to resist…
"Come over." Aomi beckoned her with a finger.
Yakushi Nonou resignedly got up, bowing her head as she walked toward Aomi.
"As a reward for remembering your name, I will remove the curse marks on your body. I don't like fools who can't remember their own names."
Aomi met her gaze, patting her shoulder, transmitting eye power and Chakra within her…