Need to get new councilor for Root member not this puppet of asshole that no more spying stood for his Homura .

I had idea for story involved Sasuke ,Sakura and some others getting trading an apprenticeship by Yanamaka Detective .As he teaches Sasuke some basic of Investigation ,psychology and such to them well also dealing some worlds more darker side of thing like drug dealers ,Slavers ,criminal masterminds and more .

Dark jobs still likely need their still going to be corrupt nobles and evil need slaying and someone willing to do what need to get bad guys put down .Slavers ,serial killers ,Assassins ,Yakuza ,bandits ,blackmailers and other such more vile and complex scum to take out .

One other Ocs was second founder of Foundation Or Ne aka Root .Unitl he Danzou betrayed him framed him for treason and try to kill has been fighting a hidden war for shadows with Danzou .With Danzou dead he likely take over foundation .He loyal to village and princables .His Group ninja had extreme emotional control training but not complete suppression .He saw that love and friendship helped fual loyalty to village .He refused to kill ,harm ,weaken ,or do any deeds he saw as treason such expirements on citizen of Konoha ,killing loyal Konoha ninja ,trading with enemies of village ,giving away secrets to enemies of village .He sees Danzou as hypocrite and a traito of worste kind become his actions .So he likely will to reveal himself to New Hokage .If Kage is face village that guide and then he will be the that strike fear heart of enemies of Konoha .kage may hope for best an he will prepare for worst so village suffer little .He will not oppose Kage unless Kate's action weaken or threaten Konoha .His Root force dive one directive above all let should he become threat to Konoha then they to kill him .

Reading this make me think of my Four Ocs that grudge against Danzou and would happily kill Root and Danzou .
Although would not target those walked away from that life .but by time this story she like already be content and let go of her hatred .One would wary ,third would likely still hold grudge if he not dead .

This is such a masterpiece and immediately become my fav saiino fic of all! All of them are in characters with the perfect flaws and I love how you explored more about ExRoot ninjas and what Konoha could have possibly done to situation feel really realistic on how you portrayed the chaos and conflicts are happening among the organization. It's also very believable that no one trusts and always keeping an eye on each other. Of course my fav part is how you put all the Hidens novel references as Sai and Ino slow development are just perfect. I love how they are not immediately "in love" with each other even after Ino save Sai from Genko. I want to know what is Mikuro planning to do with Ino. And Nigai with Ino. I love love to see more how Sai and Ino relationship would progress among these messes. What could possibly be the motive behind the serial Killer? I would like to know. There are so many words I would like to write down here. Thank you for bringing out life in this amazing fic!

This is a great chapter. I like that you also portray Ino’s personality quite accurately, it is really refreshing that she isn’t written off as some sort of angel who does nothing wrong. That is quite important, as for me Sai and Ino’s best appeal is their dynamics that mirror real-life relationships, which are not always romantic and can be messy sometimes— but it is what makes it worth it.

This fic was recommended to me by a fellow SaiIno shipper and I’m really enjoying what I’ve read so far. It’s quite rare to see Sai-centric fanfic, let alone a Sai-centric fanfic that portrays his character accurately. I love the mystery element and internal politics within the elite circles.

I really gotta say that as a Sai fan, this checks off all the boxes for what I really wanted in a Sai-centric fic set in the blank period. I really did wish for a fic that covers the basis for the integration of ex-foundation members like Boruto implies and does take into account the Shikamaru and Sakura novels. Not to mention one that is as compelling and well written as this. I’m now curious to as if you plan on updating anytime soon...

and the plot thickens. cant wait for the next chapter! i dont mind re-reading ocasionally to get use to the new characters (and there are lots of em). but i feel like something is missing in this ANBU-centric plot.

the action. the ninjutsus verse. i wonder if we'll get to see some of that.

you have no IDEA how happy i am to have found THIS. Eventhough this isnt official but.. heck. Sai deserves his own Hiden! and from how far ive read, i love the plot and how thr characters are handled!

I’ll probably have to read the fic from the start again; there are so many OC and the plot is so constructed that I’ve lost a bit of the details along the waiting time between chapters.
Which is a shame because really when someone try to make a fic so realistic you bow and say thank you.
Not much else to say, I remember the big lines of the story still, and hope once you get the background sorted that you will progress the investigation stroke romance between Sai and Ino.
Also will enjoy reading some Ibiki and Anko whenever... good work !

I honestly can't believe I just found this story now...I'm enjoying it so far! Looking forward to your next update :)

I'm starting to think everything so far might be a red herring...I don't see Mikuro having any reason to silent foundation members...the council has their agendas, but I'm starting to find the foundation members themselves kinda suspicious with names like Gozu Tenno and business continuity plan being thrown around.. specially Tanuki. Btw, nice to see you back to updates

I kid you not, just yesterday I was wondering when you would be updating and read the whole story again! I'm so glad you updated, I loved it!