Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

The current root building looks brand new compared to before.

The building, which was originally a little rusty, was wiped thoroughly, and even the glass windows were replaced with new ones, reflecting the dazzling sunlight.

At first glance, I thought it was the headquarters of a shopping mall...

Toru Ito walked in front of the building and his eyes were dazzled by the light reflected from the glass windows.

"This is too shiny..."

He muttered, but with a smile on his face.

Quite satisfied with this.

He also heard from Shengshu that the roots are now filled with newly recruited, energetic kids. After completing their training every day, they have nothing to do, so when they are bored, they divide into several teams to clean up.

Because they are Root Ninjas, they cannot accept normal mission scrolls, and the funds they need are given directly.

However, their current capabilities are limited and they are unable to perform tasks that are too difficult.

So I kept training.

Probably because they regard this place as their home, these children are particularly careful and serious when cleaning.

In just a few days, the previously dilapidated building was cleaned and looked as clean as new.

There were even residents nearby who knocked on the door, asking which cleaning team Shengshu hired and whether he could help them too...

Although the rules require that root members cannot show up in public at ordinary times, the current manager is Toru Ito. After he learned about this situation, he decisively ordered to open the door.

So the children have an additional source of income besides the normal training.

Similarly, the surrounding environment has become much better.

With the root building as the center, the surrounding houses and streets are noticeably cleaner.

This is a good sign...

Toru Ito thought to himself, then pushed open the door and walked into the Root Building.

As soon as I walked in, a cool breeze blew towards me.

This is a newly installed ventilation system, which makes the building less stuffy overall.

"leader!"

Sai, who was sitting behind the counter in front of the door, recognized Ito Toru, stood up with joy on his face, and trotted over to greet him.

"You are welcome to come and inspect!"

After recuperation, the child, who originally had a pale complexion, had a rosy face. However, due to his weak body, he could not participate in training for the time being and was sent to the front desk reception.

"Brother and the others are in training now. Do you want me to help you call them?" Sai asked.

Although Toru Ito is called the leader of the Root, he actually does not spend much time here.

Most of the things were left to Nawaki and Shisui.

However, during the training process, many Root members who returned to the Root and served as instructors still referred to some of the rules left by Danzo. All the children knew about the existence of Toru Ito and recognized him as their leader.

"No, I'm just taking a walk." Ito Toru stopped him with a smile, then looked around and noticed some papers on Sai's desk with some vague patterns drawn on them.

"Are you drawing?"

It seems that in the original work, Sai's ability is related to drawing...

He's already starting to show his talent.

"Yes, Chief." Sai was a little nervous because drawing seemed a bit like slacking off at work, but thanks to his stiff expression, it was completely invisible.

“When no one comes to visit, I paint some pictures…” he explained.

"May I take a look at it?"

"of course can."

Seeing that Toru Ito didn't seem to intend to blame him, Sai felt slightly relieved.

"Please take a look."

"Um……"

So Toru Ito picked up one. The drawing on it was very simple, a stick drawing that a child of Sai's age could draw.

"I just started learning, and my drawings are not very good..." Sai lowered his head with self-awareness.

"Well... keep working hard, it will look good in the future."

The corners of Ito Toru's mouth twitched slightly, and after putting the painting down, this was the only way he could comfort him.

After all, even for him, it would be hard to describe this painting as beautiful...

"Take me to see their training."

"Yes!"

Now the interior space of the Root Building has been divided into several parts.

In addition to the tools needed for daily life, most of the rooms are used for training combat skills.

The teaching will be conducted differently according to the children's level of ninjutsu and existing knowledge.

It is divided into ninja knowledge teaching, herbal knowledge teaching, relationship teaching between major countries, and combat training teaching.

When Toru Ito made this division, many old Root members actually didn't quite understand.

As a tool, a ninja only needs to learn ninja knowledge and fighting, why should he learn anything else?

However, out of respect for the orders of their superiors, they did not raise any opinions and just carried out their orders honestly.

Only after the roots entered the normal operating track did they discover the completeness and ease of use of this system.

Even when there is no task to be performed, the roots still remain active.

This made them even more in awe of Ito Toru, the executor of the plan.

But Toru Ito himself knew nothing about this, he just came behind the door of the first room.

Toru Ito stood on tiptoe and looked inside through the window, just like a homeroom teacher making a surprise inspection.

It looked like an ordinary elementary school classroom, with a group of children sitting neatly in rows, and a middle-aged female ninja with a kind expression was explaining ninja knowledge in front of the blackboard.

"good."

Ito Toru nodded slightly and came to the next room.

Several rooms teach the basics, until the last room where you will learn combat.

"Drink!"

"Look at the fist!"

A group of little guys inside formed a circle, with two kids in the middle punching and exchanging techniques. Although their movements were still quite immature, they looked pretty good.

An expressionless former root member acted as referee and safety officer in the middle, always paying attention to and controlling the severity of the two men's attacks.

After the two people finish their competition, they should point out each other's shortcomings and arrange new children to take turns fighting.

Everything is very scientific and reasonable...

If we continue training like this, it won’t be long before we have a new batch of combat power.

Ito Toru nodded slightly and withdrew his gaze.

He was very satisfied with what he had seen so far.

Especially the gleam in the eyes of those children and their efforts. After all, they are selected children and they have more or less talent.

In addition, they are war orphans and have no one to rely on.

Even without being forced, they will still climb desperately along the path given to them.

Orochimaru quickly gathered a group of subordinates outside the village and won their hearts using such a simple method.

Give a way out to those who have nowhere else to go.

I never thought that now I also use it...

The corners of Ito Toru's mouth twitched slightly, but when he thought of Orochimaru, an idea suddenly came to his mind.

The pond at the roots is still too narrow.

My other talents might be considered excellent, but when it comes to cultivating talents...

After all, it still takes Lord Orochimaru to do it.

Or wait until they grow to a certain stage and send them to Orochimaru?

As this idea came to mind, Toru Ito felt more and more that it was a good idea, and his eyes gradually began to light up.

And in the distant Sound Village, in an experimental base.

"Ah!"

Orochimaru sneezed loudly.

"Who's thinking about me? Probably that kid Ito Toru."

As for why it wasn’t Dou, it was because Dou was right next to him now.

"Lord Orochimaru, the experiment is ready."

"Well, wait a moment."

In front of the two people was a huge pool separated by a glass window.

In the pool, there was a huge shadow swimming in the dark green water.