Legacy

Chapter 53/ First Stage

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Legacy Part 2

Jounin Exams Arc

Chapter 54 – First Stage

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Steps were heard echoing along a dark corridor. The walls were made completely out of dark stone and it was almost pitch black if not for a couple of torches that provided some much needed light. The person walked calmly through the halls, completely undisturbed by some background noises that could be heard.

The person stepped forward into some light allowing some features to be displayed. The man appeared as a frail, old man, who was walking with a cane in his left hand. He had black, shaggy hair, and his right eye was bandaged. He has had an x-shaped scar on his chin ever since his youth. He wore a white shirt, with a black or dark grey robe over the top of it covering from his feet, to just over his right shoulder. The robe conceals his right arm which was bandaged, and covered with three big golden braces.

The man kept walking forward until he reached what resembled a reception desk. It seemed somewhat strange to find a reception desk in what clearly resembled catacombs, but he didn't seem surprised. "Danzo-sama, what can I do for you?" the man behind the desk asked, bowing to the elder.

"I wish to speak with one of the inmates" Danzo simply said in a monotone voice.

"Of course. Which one?" the receptionist asked and Danzo approached him, whispering the inmate's name. "I'm afraid that he's under special circumstances. Hokage-sama has forbidden any visitor" the receptionist explained weakly.

"I trust that won't be a problem right?" Danzo asked, his voice betraying none of his displeasure. Although his voice was calm, it was far enough to scare the poor receptionist to death.

"Of course not. Right this way" the receptionist said, gulping and leading Danzo towards the right cell. "Here we are" the man said and Danzo stepped forward, peering into the cell.

"Leave us" Danzo ordered and the receptionist quickly obeyed, proceeding to bolt from there. Danzo shifted his attention back to the man inside the cell. The man was clad in simple grey jumpsuit. The particular thing about this man was that he was missing his right arm.

"What pitiful state you're in Hiashi" Danzo said and the man inside the cell opened his eyes to reveal the byakugan.

"Come to gloat Danzo?" Hiashi asked weakly. He was a broken man, everything he ever fought for had been stolen from his hands.

"Hardly" Danzo replied before taking a good look at him. Hiashi was huddled in the corner, concealed by the shadows. "I've come with an offer" Danzo explained.

"Really?" Hiashi asked suspiciously. "And what could you possibly offer me?" Hiashi asked somewhat amused by the man's attempts.

"You should be more grateful. Tsunade wanted to ship you away to the blood prison" Danzo said and shiver ran down Hiashi's spine. "As to my offer, how about your clan back and justice against those who put you in here" Danzo offered but was met with laugh. Hiashi was laughing loud like some crazy man.

"You are delusional Danzo. How exactly do you wish to accomplish such feat?" Hiashi asked amused.

"You still have faithful followers from the main house that occupy several positions of power in the village. All I ask is your and their cooperation and, in return, I'll will give you your freedom and clan back" Danzo offered and Hiashi was about to laugh again when he saw the serious face of Danzo.