Naruto: My Unique System

Chapter 149: Taking The Blame Is An Innate Ability Of Every Subordinate.

"Danzo-sama, Yakushi Nono taken away by Tsunade, ranks only C-level in our Root's talent pool, with a very simple background and estimated low value."

Inside the tent, hearing the report from his subordinate, Shimura Danzo's face showed no relaxation, remaining stern, even a bit displeased. He spoke, "Clean background, low value. Tell me, who were the first two people to receive such evaluations?"

"Well..."

Being questioned like this by Danzo, the Root ninjas were somewhat speechless, because the first two people to receive such evaluations were named Minato Namikaze and Sakamoto Tatsuma. Of course, due to the extraordinary talents displayed by the two, their assessment level in Root's talent pool reached B-level, within the range of talents worth recruiting.

Beyond this, there were A-level talents worth heavily recruiting, and S-level talents that must be recruited or neutralized. However, due to Tatsuma and Minato not demonstrating any Kekkei Genkai or having family backgrounds with Secret Jutsu, they could only be assessed as B-level at most.

Moreover, this set of evaluation criteria was originally formulated by Danzo himself. These subordinates of his are simply judging the new forces in the village according to the standards set by Danzo. The fundamental reason for missing out on Tatsuma and Minato, who are considered the most excellent ninjas of the new generation, is that the evaluation criteria set by Danzo went wrong. After all, it's because Danzo-sama, you didn't value civilian ninjas in the first place!

But as subordinates, how could they possibly say such things? They could only grit their teeth and bear this blame.

However, in the eyes of this Root ninja, their assessment of Yakushi Nono was not wrong. After all, under similar family backgrounds, Nono's displayed talent was not high, and her future achievements might be limited.

Their assessment of her as C-level (recruitable as inactive Root ninja) was not wrong. Danzo-sama is just too sensitive. After consecutively missing out on those two kids, Tatsuma and Minato, he's a bit confused.

Danzo looked at the subordinate kneeling in front of him, unable to utter a word, and "hmphed," saying, "Your evaluations better not be wrong again!"

"Yes, Danzo-sama!"

The Root ninja bowed even lower, and Danzo's expression softened slightly as he said, "Pay close attention to the children of Sakumo, Shinku Yuhi, and the upcoming or already born children of the major clans in the village. If another incident like missing out on Sakamoto Tatsuma and Minato Namikaze happens again, then you will no longer be necessary!"

"Yes, Danzo-sama!"

"And as for Sakamoto Tatsuma, stop surveillance. Only gather information on the battlefield. There's no need to keep an eye on him once he returns to the village."

Thinking of Tsunade's previous warning, Danzo furrowed his brows again. He believed that continuing to send Root ninjas to monitor Tatsuma, even if Tatsuma moved into Tobirama-sensei's residence, Sarutobi wouldn't actually hold him accountable. But Tsunade's warning wasn't so simple either. After all, Tobirama-sensei's residence wasn't far from that person. Tobirama-sensei had passed away, but that person was still alive and well.

If Tsunade decides to make an issue out of this, even his relationship with Sarutobi won't exempt him from having to apologize and withdraw his subordinates. Since it's futile, there's no need to provoke unnecessary trouble.

Moreover, that child Tatsuma will surely understand the ninja path he inherited from Tobirama-sensei and naturally stand on his side. Thinking of this, a glimmer of anticipation appeared in Danzo's eyes.