"So, It's you, that kid from the orphanage who was brought into ROOT back then?"
Orochimaru was stunned for a moment, then he smiled playfully.
"If I remember correctly, your name is Shigen, right?"
"Yes, Lord Orochimaru, Lord Danzo asked me to see you."
Shigen nodded. It seemed that Orochimaru knew of his identity as a double agent.
However, he has an even more outrageous identity.
He is a transmigrator!
He used to be normal 9 to 5 worker with a decent salary, little work stress, and a habit of drinking beer after work.
He still remembers the night before he transmigrated
He drank with his friends all night, enjoying the win of their favorite football team, he remembered passing out due to all the alcohol he had drunk, but what he had never expected that after waking up, he would transmigrate.
Although the timeline of his transmigration was fortunate, sparing him from worrying about the 3rd shinobi world war, the Hidden Leaf Village's iron fist would soon teach him a lesson.
Having become an orphan and adopted by Nono Yakushi, he not only witnessed Obito, that crackhead Uchiha sending the Fourth Hokage couple to their afterlife but also unfortunate enough to witness Danzo coming to the orphanage to take people.
What he never expected was that he, who originally just wanted to watch the show, would be noticed by Danzo when Kabuto 'volunteered' for the ROOT program.
Although he didn't go undercover in other villages, the ROOT was never a place for people to stay. Danzo's training for Root members had always followed the most traditional path. Rather than lecturing, he preferred to use his fists to enhance the members' physical experience, using physical methods to achieve the subservience.
In such a harsh environment, and with the knowledge of the future, Shigen's mentality slowly changed.
"Just wait a few more years, I'll strangle you with these two hands" Shigen had swore for sake of his own life and sanity, he was determined to kill Danzo, but it was at that moment that his transmigrator benefits had arrived.
"Since you are a member of the Root, then..." Orochimaru looked at Shigen with an amused expression, but he didn't forget the most important thing.
"The thing I asked for, did you bring it?"
"I naturally wouldn't dare to neglect Lord Danzo's mission."
Shigen immediately took out a scroll and threw it to Orochimaru. Although Orochimaru had defected, Danzo's funding for him had never stopped, and as such, he was here to deliver the goods.
Orochimaru easily caught the scroll and began to carefully check it, while Shigen glanced around and silently opened his own panel.
[Shigen Hidezawa]
[Overall Physique: LV6]
[Chakra: LV6]
[Abilities: Water Release LV5, Earth Release LV6, Taijutsu LV5, Sealing Technique LV5, Unowned Cursed Mark]
[Free points: 5]
Although Shigen's cheat didn't have an artificial intelligence to assist him for his every doubt, and the operating rules of his system were very simple.
The task system materializes missions, and he can get rewards for completing them. No matter how he completes them, the rewards are all random and can include anything from Jutsus, money, to even ninja tools.
Most importantly, free points are awarded based on task difficulty!
Free points can be added to his attributes to improve them, but consumption increases with each level. For example, an LV6 ability requires 6 free points to upgrade.
This time, Although the task was not very difficult, just a delivery task, the reward made Shigen particularly happy.
In addition to free points, he also obtained an [Unowned Cursed Mark].
'If I remember correctly, the Cursed Mark was researched by Orochimaru from those guys who were born with the ability to integrate natural energy into themselves.' Shigen thought on the inside.
Natural energy is the key to the Sage Arts.
Even if it is a bastardized version of Orochimaru's research, Shigen was still very much excited.
After all, his system doesn't grant rewards like Kekkei Genkai or Dojutsu, His ancestors weren't dignitaries but generations of workers. Bloodlines have nothing to do with him, and his system only provides a numerical growth.
Every two levels correspond to a ninja rank. LV6 places him in the Jonin category—an all-rounded Jonin with no particular weaknesses. Chakra is naturally the amount of chakra he produces along with its quality, linked to his physical strength and spiritual power.
His elemental abilities determine his ninjutsu strength. But the most important part of his system was that his growth seems unbounded, if the conditions serve him right, he can exceed everyone in this world!
That led to another thought rising in his head 'Following Danzo is a dead end'
"Not bad." Just as Shigen was checking his panel, Orochimaru finished inspecting the contents within the scroll.
"What a curious thing eh? a ROOT member becoming a part of ANBU. Tell me, is it because of that Uchiha boy, what'sss was his name... yesss, Shishui?"
'He knows what's going in Konoha even after leaving it...' Hiro thought as he nodded, Shisui was indeed the reason why he was transferred into the ANBU.
"Still, couldn't you guys have been more discrete? there was no reason in destroying a particularly functioning lab..." Orochimaru said, a smile on his lips as he pocketed the scroll in his hands.
"It is because of Jiraiya, Lord Orochimaru." Shigen said softly
Orochimaru understood immediately as he nodded.
"I see."
If Jiraiya had discovered the location, it was already compromised, then Shigen's actions were 'reasonable.'
As Orochimaru looked towards Shigen, he shook his head slightly.
"Now I see why Danzo let one of his go... Orphan with no special bloodline or ability... He'll keep his Clan ninja's close. Classic Danzo... Giving a no return mission to someone so easily forgettable..."
Shigen pursed his lips. He wanted to leave ROOT, but he couldn't say that out loud.
"That guy Danzo is still the same, and my teacher is still so hypocritical. Danzo is just his glove for handling dark matters. How could he not know what Danzo is doing?"
"Still the Hypocrite huh? Just like Sensei... He's still his glove for doing all the shit work. Sensei definitely knows it already..." Orochimaru said with a mocking tone, laughing disdainfully.
"He is becoming more and more cowardly, unwilling to touch even a little darkness. So much for the Will of Fire that burns away the darkness..."
'Man, what a yapper, what's the point of you telling me this? Shigen couldn't help but complain internally.
Orochimaru was good at manipulation. This kind of seemingly casual conversation could easily make someone question their beliefs.
But him? who had seen the entire anime multiple times? it had no effect.
"Alright, you can go back." Orochimaru knew when to stop. "But a slight hint - you'd better leave with some injuries, or it will be difficult to explain some thingsss"
"Do you need my help?" Orochimaru said, licking his lips sadistically as a chill went down Shigen's spine.
"Thank you, Lord Orochimaru, but I can handle it myself."
Shigen quickly refused. He didn't want to be touched by Orochimaru.
God knew he was worse than Diddy himself
He would leave Shigen with more than just "Injuries"
Thankfully, Orochimaru didn't seem to care as he turned around, walking away as he waved his hand in a 'Goodbye'
"You'd better hurry; your teammates won't hold on much longer."
[New Mission Acquired]
[Rescue ANBU Members]
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