Naruto Birdcage

The "Tongue Curse Root Eradication Seal" was one of the methods used by Root to control its subordinates.

It forced the person under the seal to keep all information and intelligence about Danzo secret.

However, all sealing techniques operate on the same principle: using the caster's chakra to influence the target's chakra.

For Makoto, it was as simple as peeling tape off a seal; the only difference was how firmly the sealing technique stuck.

The process of removing the curse mark was somewhat torturous for Yakushi Nonou.

She had to keep her mouth open and her tongue out, with Makoto pinning it between his fingers.

After a long time in this position, her mouth involuntarily produced saliva, and she could feel her tongue growing sore and numb.

Nonou could also sense a subtle chakra swirling around her tongue.

Half an hour passed before Makoto finally released her, taking a tissue from the side to wipe his damp fingers.

Nonou, feeling as if she had been granted mercy, quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe her mouth, walked over to the nearby trash can, and spat out the saliva, then let out a long sigh of relief.

"The curse has been lifted," Makoto said.

Nonou didn't feel any significant difference.

She tried softly speaking about one of Danzo's matters and found that her body was perfectly fine.

"Go back and prepare. Organize the records and bring everything I want."

"I understand."

Nonou bowed and left.

Upon returning to the orphanage, she was surrounded by a group of children, excitedly telling her that a group of adults had come today and given them many things—clothes, snacks, toys, and books.

She looked at the children's faces, glowing with smiles, and her heart softened.

Nonou responded to the children's chatter, hearing some call her "Orphanage Mother," which made her unconsciously smile.

But when she thought about her future, a sense of bitterness crept in.

The new director Makoto had mentioned had already arrived—a middle-aged woman who seemed a bit strict.

Nonou had checked her qualifications.

She was someone hired from outside the village, with experience as a teacher.

The two greeted each other and talked for a while, with Nonou mostly detailing everything about the orphanage, including the children's preferences and temperaments.

The middle-aged woman finally said, "Don't worry, Miss Nonou. Taking care of children is something I'm very good at."

Nonou walked out of the office with mixed emotions, and then she noticed Kabuto sitting alone by the side.

She walked over and sat next to him. "Kabuto."

"Director."

"Why are you sitting here alone?"

Kabuto seemed troubled.

Upon hearing Nonou's question, he simply shook his head silently.

Nonou gently patted his hair and said softly, "If something's bothering you, you can tell me. I'm your mother, right?"

Kabuto hugged his knees, burying his head in his arms.

"Director... are you going to leave us?"

Nonou froze for a moment. "Why would you think that?"

"I've noticed that every time you come back from outside, you look unhappy, and a strict-looking woman has come to the orphanage. Grandpa Shoji and Aunt Harue are both afraid of her."

Nonou was surprised by Kabuto's sharp observation.

After a brief pause, she gently replied, "Don't worry, Kabuto. I'm not going to leave you."

Kabuto lifted his head, looking at her with hopeful eyes. "Really?"

Nonou smiled and nodded.

At least, I won't leave you.

She then glanced at the other children, a shadow of sadness crossing her face.

.......

At Orochimaru's research facility, Danzo was stopped at the door by two Anbu members.

He scrutinized the two in front of him.

They must be from the Hyuga clan.

When the Third Hokage was in power, Sarutobi's Anbu would never have blocked him so easily, and Orochimaru's secret research facility outside the village was one he could enter at will.

Soon, Orochimaru came out from inside, smiling as he said,

"Lord Danzo, what brings you here personally? If there's something, you could just have your subordinates notify me."

Danzo replied calmly, "I was afraid that when my subordinates came to find you, they would be blocked outside, just like me."

Orochimaru chuckled, "I was in the middle of dissecting a corpse. I was worried that seeing it might affect your mood, Lord Danzo."

Orochimaru then said, "Lord Danzo, why don't we move to my place?"

Danzo replied, "I came to see you on business. Why not go to the Hokage Building? Does the Fourth Hokage no longer have a place to discuss official matters?"

Hearing this, Orochimaru's gaze shifted slightly, but his smile remained unchanged.

"Whether it's official or private, as long as it concerns you, Lord Danzo, it's all equally important to me. Wouldn't it seem more intimate if we went to my place?"

"If you don't think so, then the meeting room at the Hokage Building will do."

Danzo gave Orochimaru a deep look.

This guy really had grown, now resorting to moral manipulation.

"I was just joking with you."

"Hehehe, wasn't I joking with Lord Danzo as well?"

The two of them, each accompanied by two guards, headed to Orochimaru's residence.

"These two are new members of the Anbu, right?" Danzo said, referring to the two behind Orochimaru.

"Yes, they are from the Hyuga clan," Orochimaru didn't hide it, knowing that it was something Danzo would figure out anyway.

Danzo replied, "If you're short on manpower, just let me know. The Root has plenty of elite ninjas. It's hard for regular ninjas to quickly adapt to the Anbu's work."

Orochimaru smiled, "One must give the younger generation a chance. I see potential in them, so I placed them in the Anbu for some practical experience."

The two of them entered the Hokage residence and made their way to the living room.

Danzo asked, "Fourth Hokage, why did you suddenly send an envoy to Sunagakure?"

Orochimaru paused for a moment upon hearing this.

Danzo, seeing his reaction, calmly said, "What, Fourth Hokage, don't you know about this?"

Orochimaru's expression quickly returned to normal, and he smiled faintly,

"Sunagakure has helped us greatly in the past, and they've done us a favor.

It's only normal for us to have correspondence. I had Makoto do this to maintain the relationship between Konoha and Sunagakure."

Orochimaru had already understood why Danzo had come.

It was because he found the person sitting in the Hokage office to be an eyesore.

Danzo said, "I didn't expect that while the Fourth Hokage is focused on his research, he can still manage the village's affairs."

Orochimaru replied, "Makoto only helps me deal with trivial matters like disputes among villagers. For important political and military affairs, he always seeks my opinion."

"Is that so?" Danzo glanced sideways.

"I'm afraid there are some decisions he's made that you haven't seen."

Orochimaru chuckled lightly, "Lord Danzo, are you dissatisfied with Makoto?"

Danzo said, "As Hokage, it's one thing for you to neglect your duties, but having a child sit in the Hokage's seat and meet with various people on your behalf—don't you think that's somewhat absurd? If this goes on for too long, the villagers might start to think that Makoto is the real Hokage."

Orochimaru couldn't help but sneer inwardly. If it was not using Makoto? don't tell me to using you.

He kept the smile on his face while suddenly recalling something Makoto had once said to him.

"Lord Danzo, you overestimate it. Makoto doesn't have that kind of courage. I just remembered something that I had planned to discuss with you," Orochimaru said.

Danzo raised an eyebrow as Orochimaru shifted the topic. "What is it?"

"It's about the Konoha Police Force," Orochimaru said slowly.

Danzo paused for a moment. The Uchiha clan?

Orochimaru continued, "After the battle with Iwagakure, the Uchiha clan suffered significant losses, and their numbers are no longer sufficient to fully take on the responsibilities of the police force. Fugaku spoke to me about this matter. I plan to supplement the force with ninjas from the village."

Danzo's breath tightened.

Orochimaru's eyes flickered. "How about, Lord Danzo, you take charge of this matter?"

The Konoha Police Force, which essentially controls the pulse of the entire village.

Orochimaru was offering to give this position to Danzo?

Danzo wondered if Orochimaru had lost his mind or if he was trying to show weakness.

After a moment of thought, Danzo could only think of one possibility:

Orochimaru's foundation was unstable, and he wasn't bold enough to confront him directly.

So he was trying to placate him by showing goodwill.

In that case, if he refused this offer, it would be a waste of Orochimaru's good intentions.

This was an unexpected delight for Danzo, and it lifted his spirits.

Orochimaru smiled and said, "Lord Danzo, the village will still need to rely on you in the future. I hope you can be more tolerant of the younger generation."

Danzo nodded in agreement, "I think Makoto is also a good young person. With some proper sharpening, he will become a pillar of the village in the future."

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