Chapitre 30: Root Investigation Questionnaire
Far from the center of Konoha Village, in a small house on the Nara clan's land, the atmosphere is eerily quiet.
In the dim yellow light, the simple and outdated furnishings of the house are visible, with a slightly moldy ceiling creating a stark contrast with the surrounding white walls.
In the corner of the room, a tall figure stands blankly outside the cabinet door.
Asuka's arms are crossed over his chest, his index finger tapping repeatedly on the muscle of his forearm, his face showing a thoughtful expression.
There are five people in the room, and they are unlikely to wait for the "real culprit," since the "real culprit" is standing right there in the room. However, it's not appropriate to mention it right now.
It might end up with a shadow binding controlling his actions, and then the plump Akimichi family member grabbing his neck and jumping into the air to deliver a forceful "Plum Blossom Sit," followed by the Yamanaka family members fighting over his body and performing a series of inappropriate actions.
Hmm.
Thinking about the possibility of social death, Asuka shuddered, and then he recalled the abnormality in Nara Ryoko earlier, a look of realization appearing on his face.
He finally understood what was wrong.
It should be that the Yamanaka clan used Ninjutsu to control "Nara Ryoko" and then used her to lure him in.
Now the fish has come into the house.
Ugh!
Staying here tonight is simply a waste of time; he should go treat the child instead.
Remaining true to his original intention, Asuka thought briefly before turning and heading straight for the "Nara Ryoko" at the door.
Knock! Knock!
Hearing a slight knocking sound from outside the door, Asuka instantly stopped, looking with suspicion at the door being knocked on.
Good grief.
Could it be that Nara Ryoko actually has another man?
Seeing a large, masculine hand suddenly appear at the door, Asuka hurriedly looked for a place to hide.
Oh no!
Realizing the distance under the bed was too great, he gritted his teeth, pressed his palms tightly together, and began to make the stagnant Chakra flow.
Boom!
Hmm?
Chakra fluctuation?
Sensing a sudden Chakra fluctuation from inside the room, the person outside swiftly entered.
Seeing Nara Ryoko staring at him with a wary expression and a child standing there looking dumbfounded, he quietly sighed with relief.
The Chakra fluctuation earlier was probably an instinctive reaction from Ryoko upon encountering an unexpected guest in the room.
"Ryoko!"
Calling out the code name, he adjusted the fox mask on his face and spoke in a low voice.
"Sama needs you!"
Needs me?
Noting the mask on the person's face and the tone of his speech, "Nara Ryoko" subtly guessed the person's identity.
Danzo's subordinate, huh? This is truly troublesome.
She had been against Ryoko joining that so-called "ANBU training department" from the beginning, and didn't expect Ryoko to be so stubborn, ignoring advice and even going to look for Danzo on her own.
Becoming a Ninja and taking on missions is already dangerous, but the tasks from Danzo come with even higher risks.
Getting in is easy, but getting out is not so simple.
Thinking about how her body was now occupied, and even if she returned it, the person would have to sleep until the next morning, she adjusted the long hair hanging over her forehead and spoke in Ryoko's tone.
"What mission?"
"Ryoko, you need to complete the final mental test first. If there are no issues, we'll meet at the usual place tomorrow."
"Okay!"
"That…"
At this moment, the "Root" Ninja glanced at Ryoko standing beside him. He pointed at the child standing on the floor, looking hesitant.
"Aren't you bringing him?"
" Ryoko" looked at the Ninja with a puzzled expression, then glanced at the child, her face full of confusion.
Wasn't it a mental test?
What's the point of bringing him?
The Root Ninja frowned, observing Ryoko's reaction, and spoke in a somewhat strange tone.
"During the previous two mental tests, your son cried non-stop as soon as he left you, causing you to be frequently distracted. Your test scores only barely passed, which has already displeased Sama."
"It's fine, he won't cry anymore."
The child Asuka transformed into right before her eyes was not worth worrying about; if he wanted to cry, so be it. After all, he wasn't her real son, and his crying wouldn't distract her.
At this moment, the Root Ninja, after some thought, spoke firmly.
"Better bring him along; don't waste our time."
Uh!
"Nara Ryoko" was momentarily stunned. Seeing the Root Ninja's insistence, her refusal was instantly stuck in her throat.
She was using the identity of "Nara Ryoko" now; any slip-up could lead Danzo to assign several death missions.
That was also the reason she opposed Ryoko joining Root in the first place; surviving was indeed not easy.
Thinking of this, she turned, picked up Asuka, shot a sharp look at the Root Ninja, and then walked back to the Root Ninja's side, speaking plainly.
"Let's go!"
Ignoring the child's struggles in her arms, Nara Ryoko followed the Root Ninja to the living room and began the mental test.
Which was, as rumored, a questionnaire survey.
Until now, Asuka was still bewildered; the surprises of tonight had truly been too much.
He reached out and tugged at her hair, and after feeling a sharp pain as his thigh was twisted in a circle, he finally accepted the reality of the situation.
Watching the Root Ninja prepare the questionnaire, he wrapped his arms around "Nara Ryoko's" neck, feigning affection while actually whispering in her ear.
"Can't you fill it out yourself?"
Nara Ryoko kept her gaze forward, her right arm supporting the child's bottom, and used her left hand to write on his back.
[Shut up, don't cause trouble for Ryoko. Danzo is not someone easy to deal with.]
After finishing the writing, she patted Asuka's back, then sat down on the sofa, taking the paper from the Root Ninja. After glancing at the questions on it, she said calmly.
"Ready."
"Begin!"
As soon as the words were spoken, Asuka saw Nara Ryoko's expression instantly become serious.
A questionnaire!
Asuka had heard about the Root's questionnaires from the Daimyo. It was said that the questions were exceptionally challenging for one's mindset.
If he guessed correctly, the masked Ninja should still be a Mastery Sensing Ninja.
By analyzing the respondent's mental fluctuations, heartbeat rate, and writing speed, he could determine whether the person was loyal to Danzo-sama.
With this in mind, Asuka, curious, secretly looked at the questions on the paper.
Question: If you were a member of the [ANBU Training Department], and the village was attacked by a powerful Ninja that you couldn't eliminate, what would be your first thought?
Rescue, evacuate, and relocate the villagers.
Assemble the remaining Ninjas on-site and do whatever it takes to block the enemy Ninja's advance.
First gather intelligence on the enemy on the battlefield and look for an opportunity to send the information to the Hokage.
Go to the Root Base, follow Sama's orders, wait for the precise moment to launch a full-scale attack, and aim for a decisive strike against the enemy.
After reading the first question, Asuka raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but feel a bit emotional.
This question is quite critical.
Since he began his training at the Academy, he was taught that if Konoha faced an enemy surprise attack:
First phase: Eliminate the enemy's surprise troops. If unable to eliminate them, immediately move to the second phase.
Second phase: Lead non-combatants to safety, sending women and children to the village shelters, then proceed to the third phase.
Third phase: Use the entire village's strength to eliminate the enemy.
There's no scenario where you run to Danzo in the first phase. If he were to choose, he would definitely select 1 first, then 2, and then 3.
Seeing Nara Ryoko decisively choose 4, Asuka twitched his mouth and shifted his gaze to the second question.
Question: If the Hokage is engaged in a one-on-one battle with a powerful enemy in the village, what do you think you should do?
Rescue villagers trapped by the aftermath of the battle.
Defend the Hokage on site to prevent any other enemies from attacking him secretly.
Assemble nearby Ninjas to tightly surround the two combatants and create immense psychological pressure on the enemy.
Ninjas must always be ready for sacrifice, trust in Hokage-sama's strength, trust in Danzo-sama's judgment, and as long as the village remains, our Root remains.
Immediately go to the Root Base, follow Sama's commands, and prevent anyone from taking advantage of the Hokage being occupied to attack the village, causing greater damage.
????
Seeing Nara Ryoko once again choose 4 without hesitation, Asuka buried his head on her shoulder.
There was no need to look at the remaining questions. Choosing Danzo was the right answer. Any hesitation, doubt, or wavering would definitely result in significant deductions.
It really tests one's character.
But, who is currently possessing Nara Ryoko's body??
Isn't Lady Yamanaka supposed to be in the cabinet??
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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