Naruto:Shockwave of Change

otsteps echoed down the hallway, accompanied by agitated voices. Within seconds, the patriarchs of Konoha's main clans entered the Hokage's office. Hyūga, Akimichi, Nara, Yamanaka, Aburame… but it was the last one to enter that truly caught Sal's attention.

A tall man with an imposing presence, jet-black hair, and glowing red eyes with three tomoe spinning slowly. The current patriarch of the Uchiha clan—and Fugaku Uchiha's father.

"Shit… even the Uchiha? Orochimaru really called everyone." Sal thought, his heart pounding.

The atmosphere grew even heavier as the leaders gathered around the table, their sharp gazes fixed on Sarutobi.

— "Silence."

Hiruzen's voice cut through the murmurs like a blade—deep, cold, and laced with authority.

At that moment, Sal was shocked.

The aura emanating from the Hokage was suffocating, like an invisible weight pressing down on everyone in the room. He felt the hairs on his neck stand on end.

"This pressure… not even Hanzo had something like this." Sal reflected, a mix of admiration and caution filling his mind.

Of course, part of that impression came from the fact that Sal had never faced Hanzo directly. But it was undeniable—Hiruzen Sarutobi was still a man at the peak of Kage-level power. A seasoned warrior, hardened by decades of battles and sacrifices.

A thick silence settled over the room, each person feeling the weight of unspoken words.

Then, Hiruzen spoke, his voice firm as steel.

— "Anbu, bring Danzo. He will have a chance to defend himself before the final verdict."

The patriarchs exchanged glances—some skeptical, others satisfied to finally see the Hokage taking decisive action. Orochimaru, standing beside Sal, merely smiled, as if he already knew how this would end.

Minutes later, Danzo Shimura was brought into the room, escorted by two Anbu. Even in restraints, his gaze was cold and defiant. He scanned the room with disdain until his eyes landed on Orochimaru, who held his gaze with an enigmatic smile.

— "This is a farce." Danzo growled. "Everything I did was for the good of Konoha. It was always for the village!"

Tsunade stepped forward, fists clenched.

— "You experimented on ninjas from my clan! You let my brothers die in forged missions! What 'good' is that, Danzo?!"

Nawaki, standing beside her, looked ready to attack. Sal kept a neutral expression, but internally, he knew things had spiraled out of control.

"In my plan, Danzo was only supposed to be removed. Now… he's doomed."

Sarutobi, though visibly affected, maintained his firm stance.

— "Danzo, you've gone too far. There is no justification that can cleanse your actions. As Hokage, I sentence you to a punishment that will ensure you never pose a threat to this village again."

Silence fell over the room.

— "All your chakra points will be destroyed. You will permanently lose the ability to manipulate chakra."

Danzo's eyes widened, finally realizing the gravity of his situation. This sentence was worse than death for a shinobi.

— "Hiruzen! You wouldn't dare—"

— "Shut up!"

The Hokage's voice exploded like thunder, and even the clan leaders flinched under the sheer force of his fury.

But that wasn't all.

— "Additionally, the Shimura clan will be fined millions of ryō for the damage caused to Konoha and its clans. This debt alone will be enough to economically cripple the clan. The name Shimura will cease to hold power in this village."

Danzo's eyes widened in pure despair.

"This… this is a complete death sentence." Sal thought, stunned. "Orochimaru didn't just bring down Danzo… he erased his entire influence from history."

The patriarchs watched in silence, but many bore subtle smiles. After all, each clan affected by Danzo's actions would receive compensation. It was a well-crafted political move, ensuring that no one lost—except, of course, Danzo and the Shimura clan.

With the judgment concluded, Sarutobi turned to the leaders present and made his final announcements.

— "To ensure that ROOT never becomes a problem again, I appoint Sakamoto Hatake as an elder and place him in charge of the organization. He will have full authority to reform ROOT and ensure that it truly serves Konoha."

Sakamoto, standing discreetly in the corner, stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

— "I accept this responsibility, Hokage-sama."

Hiruzen continued:

— "And to ensure he has proper support, Orochimaru will be named his vice-commander. With his intelligence and resources, I am confident that ROOT will become a strong and reliable pillar for the village."

Sal barely managed to hide his shock.

"Orochimaru… as ROOT's second-in-command? In the original story, Orochimaru also worked in ROOT, but he was infiltrating on Hiruzen's behalf. There, he conspired with Danzo and fell even deeper into darkness."

Finally, Sarutobi turned to Sal.

— "Sal, for your decisive contribution to the village's security and for uncovering these conspiracies, you will be promoted to Anbu Leader, taking over Sakamoto's position."

Sal's eyes were fixed on the system screen, but he still managed to maintain his composure and bow formally.

— "I am honored, Hokage-sama. I will fulfill my duty with loyalty."

But, to be honest, Sal was barely paying attention at that moment. Because as soon as Sarutobi announced Danzo's punishment, a silent notification flashed before his eyes.

> [System of Change – Reward Received!]

[You have significantly altered the course of the ninja world.]

[Reward: 50,000 Change Points]

Sal was stunned.

"Fifty thousand points?! That's more than all my previous achievements combined!"

He took a deep breath, trying to process the impact of this reward.