After they were more or less familiar with each other, the three of them were led by Root Ninja to another hidden place.
After forming the seals, countless strange masks appeared in front of Ninja.
Due to Naruto's special identity, the identities of the members were announced to each other.
"Choose a mask and code name you like. Remember not to reveal your real name in the future."
Root Ninja looked at Neri with envy in their eyes.
To be able to team up with Naruto, who was regarded as the successor of Lord Danzo, Neri's future was limitless.
"Wow, Sugoi, there are so many masks. I choose this one. It's very good." On the side, Rock Lee seemed to be in high spirits. He quickly chose a fiendish mask and named it Sage.
This code name was filled to the brim but in Rock Lee's own words.
He hoped that his fighting style would be the same as Sage's, with a fluttering immortal aura and an extraordinary elegance.
Naruto also chose his mask. It was a fox mask that looked very proud and aloof.
This choice made Root Ninja, rather surprised, as he looked at Naruto with a strange expression.
He did not expect that the seemingly gentle Naruto would choose this mask.
"Then from now on, my code name will be... Shinigami." The cool breeze was warm. Naruto revealed a gentle smile and slowly put on the mask.
"Uzumaki Naruto, code name Shinigami strength Jonin." Root Ninja, expressionlessly recorded everyone's information and then nodded at them. "That's all for today. You can come directly to the base tomorrow to receive the mission. Lord Danzo has already chosen a few suitable commissions for you."
After bidding farewell to the team members, Naruto quietly walked home.
He felt relaxed.
From a certain perspective, he could be considered to have temporarily broken away from Sandaime's control.
But at the same time, he had also fallen into Danzo's control.
Compared to Sandaime, Danzo was undoubtedly the better choice.
Whether it was the degree of freedom or the difficulty of the commission, it was more attractive to Naruto.
Naruto was looking forward to tomorrow's commission.
The night was silent.
....
Inside Otogakure.
Orochimaru, who had just returned to the village, directly entered the laboratory and ordered his subordinates to empty the largest laboratory, and at the same time, prepare the largest venue for backup.
He also sent most of the researchers to other laboratories, leaving behind only trusted confidants.
Seeing much precious experimental equipment being transported away, these researchers were full of doubts.
They knew Orochimaru was so enthusiastic about his experiments.
In the past, except for eating, almost all of them stayed in the laboratory.
But now, he directly suspended several experiments that were originally going on or about to fail, leaving them all in advance.
"Step step step step step step step step step step." Along with the sound of footsteps, a few subordinates escorted the captured and unconscious Ninja into the laboratory.
These Ninjas were covered in the mouth, his entire body completely bound, and his muddy eyes revealed endless panic.
The famous nickname of Orochimaru, the mad scientist, was like thunder in Ninja's ears.
Compared to the other three, Orochimaru was even more dangerous.
"Minato next is our first cooperation. I'm looking forward to it~" Orochimaru's red tongue gently licked his lips, and his voice was hoarse and full of females.
"Yes." Minato nodded.
Some of the trusted researchers who followed him were shocked and could not believe their eyes.
Minato?
The dazzling blonde hair and gentle temperament.
Could it be that this man was the dead Yondaime Hokage, Namikaze Minato?
He was not dead?
"You, help me collect data." Orochimaru glanced at the researcher, and his murderous aura suddenly turned solid. The researchers felt as if they were in an ice cave, and they quickly put away their curiosity.
Seeing that the beating was successful, Orochimaru also put away his murderous aura.
When everyone was in place, Orochimaru put on the white experimental suit and put on a mask.
Looking at Minato, he said expressionlessly, "The basic experimental operation is to kill the experimental material first, then inject it into Reiatsu to change the structure of the soul through him."
Preliminary experiment,
I will kill Ninja, and you inject Reiatsu.
"The first time Shinigami transformed, Suna's Chunin, and Kekkei Genkai, the way to kill: Kunai." Orochimaru slowly put on his gloves, and his tone was calm as if he was talking about daily life.
"Chi." Kunai inserted it, bringing with him warm blood. The bound Sand Ninja's body fluttered a few times and then stopped moving.
Reiatsu injected it, and the Sand's soul immediately became visible. Under the shocked and fearful eyes of the researchers, the soul's body constantly churned, and it let out a ferocious howl of pain.
Soon after, rolling white emerged from his soul form and enveloped him. After his body twisted, a Hollow appeared in front of everyone.
"The first Shinigami experiment failed."
After saying that, Orochimaru used Snake Ninjutsu to control Hollow in an instant.
He firmly tied him to the experiment table.
"This is the first time Hollow has experimented. His body is solid. Internal matter."
A calm voice echoed in the laboratory, accompanied by Hollow's painful wailing.
....
On the second day, in Root's base.
Naruto was representing the team in the room where Danzo was.
"Good morning, Sensei." He greeted Danzo warmly, and the respect in his tone made Danzo very comfortable.
"Naruto, today will be the first day you become Root Ninja. We, Root, are different from Anbu and Ninja. Our creed is very simple. As a result, no matter what means you use in the middle, as long as you complete the task, you will succeed."
"The world of ninjas is cruel." Danzo wanted to express that "companions are nothing", but considering that Naruto had always been accepting Will of Fire, it was too direct that it might play a reverse role.
Step by step was the right thing to do.
Then he changed his words, "Do not rely too much on companions and do not let companions shadow sound your judgment. A qualified Ninja should complete the commission with the highest efficiency. If I am not wrong, Kakashi and Sandaime should say that for the sake of companions, you can give up the commission."
Seeing Naruto nod, Danzo asked, "What do you think?"
Naruto thought for a moment and replied, "I think it makes sense, but the specific situation still depends on the case of the commission. If the success of this commission is very loud, then maybe I will choose to give up my teammates. But no matter what, if you can save them, then save them." Danzo was rather satisfied with Naruto's answer.
At the very least, it meant that Naruto wasn't a brainwashed fool. At the very least, he still had basic judgment.
This kind of Naruto had yet to completely transform into Sandaime's form.
There was still a very large room.
"You made the right choice. In Root, you can grow well and receive a national commission." Danzo leaned on his walking stick with a proud face.
"Our Root organization is the top intelligence team in the Shinobi world, so we can accept the commission of the big country in time. At present, with the information from our frontline, we know that just the Yuki no Kuni and the Oni no Kuni have a demand for trade."
"The Yuki no Kuni is suffering a coup. If there is no accident, we can make a commission with them to help betray the country or help the Princess restore the country. At that time, you can fight with many experts."
"A small country like Oni no Kuni also has many good commissions."
"Oni no Kuni?" Naruto was interested.
"Is it about the ghost of the soul?" He asked curiously.
"I didn't expect you to be interested in the Oni no Kuni, Naruto." Danzo didn't think too much about it and said directly, "It is said that the witches of the Oni no Kuni can communicate with souls, but the strength of the Oni no Kuni is too weak, it is destined to not be able to stir up waves."
Danzo had never paid attention to the Oni no Kuni, so he did not know much information.
Naruto silently memorized the Oni no Kuni in his heart, preparing to find out about it in the future.
If the Oni no Kuni's witch could talk to the soul, then she might be the perfect candidate for Shinigami.
"There are several more important commissions here, but considering that your team has just been established, you should take a few less difficult commissions to get used to." Danzo handed Naruto a piece of paper filled with entrustment information.
"You already have the strength of Jonin. The difficulty of this commission is not high for you, but I want you to cooperate more with your teammates in the commission."
Naruto took the commission and read it carefully.
Exterminate a group of rebel organizations.
This group of rebels surrounded the border of the country of fire, and their members consisted of Konoha and Kirigakure.
They were not strong, but they were mostly Chunin.
According to the intelligence, one of them, Kirigakure Ninja, had grasped more critical information and needed to be alive.
On the way to carry out the commission, he might fight with Kirigakure Ninja, so he must be fast, accurate, and covert.
If they met Kirigakure, they would directly kill him and bring his body back to Konoha.
After a simple glance, Naruto accepted the commission.
From the information, it was not difficult to guess that these Ninjas might have relevant information about the Ninja Village, and even that Konoha Ninja might know some secrets.
This rebel organization should be the small intelligence organization that Minato mentioned.
Keep in touch with every Ninja Village in each country and earn a commission through selling information from Ninja Village.
Without a doubt, they were walking on a tightrope.
This kind of intelligence team would generally not live for too long because they were not willing to let their information be leaked.
Once the location of the intelligence team was exposed, it would be the day they died.
Danzo was willing to directly give this kind of commission to Naruto. He wanted to cultivate Naruto.
He wanted Naruto to see the reality and cruelty of Ninja's world, and at the same time, let Naruto see.
The miserable end of Konoha's traitor.
"Take him alive. If the situation changes, execute him directly." When he saw the last line, Naruto put away the commission, and under Danzo's satisfied eyes, ignited the commission paper.
Danzo was amazed by Naruto's carefulness.
This was the perfect material.
Sure enough, Naruto was the most suitable for Root Ninja!
...
Naruto walked out of Root's base and met up with the team members. He left Konoha through a special secret passage.
The sun is shining outside, which is a very suitable day for hiking.
Seeing the long-lost freedom, the corners of Naruto's mouth slightly curled up, and his mood was very good.
However, there was one thing that displeased him.
He could sense that several Jonin were following him from a distance.
Presumably, it was for the success of the first commission, and at the same time, it was also to monitor Naruto.