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Chapter 659: The Hidden Helper?
Chapter 659: The Hidden Helper?
"Tetra Purple Flame Barrier?"
"It seems like Danzou and Orochimaru have a 'good' relationship!"
"I wonder who secretly provided him with assistance!"
...
Tong Ping looked at the massive purple light curtain surrounding him, and instantly understood many things.
Even though Orochimaru was already under his 'control,' it didn't mean he could completely manipulate him.
At most, it was just influence! So, it wasn't surprising for Orochimaru to act this way.
As for Danzou and Orochimaru's collusion, it was no longer news.
The key point was the last part.
Who provided assistance to him?
Tong Ping didn't think that he and his group were placed here to rest by coincidence.
Even if Konoha was extremely displeased with him, and even suspected that today's events were related to him, they would never neglect him.
After all, he was the renowned 'Purification Flame,' and there was also the 'Storm of Fury,' Yamagawa Houji, a powerful figure. These two names alone were a formidable deterrent for Konoha.
Even if other ninja villages knew of their strained relationship, as long as they didn't publicly break ties, they would certainly consider their threat.
Even for the sake of this potential deterrent, it was impossible to house them in such a remote area.
Despite Konoha's recent fire, there were still many other places they could have been accommodated.
It was as if they were deliberately creating favorable conditions for Danzou.
Jiraiya and Tsunade were first ruled out, leaving only one suspect.
Tsukino Harumi was the most likely candidate! After all, her relationship with Danzou was deep, and she had significant grievances with Tong Ping. She also had the authority to make such arrangements.
However, Tong Ping wasn't in a hurry to make a judgment.
Something felt off!
Tsukino Harumi may have a narrow mind, but she wasn't stupid. Even if she wanted to cause trouble, she wouldn't be so blatant, right?
Why would she place guests at the village's edge without any ANBU surveillance?
As Tong Ping pondered who in Konoha was assisting Danzou, he heard a low shout.
"Eight Trigram Palms. Gate of Observation. Open!"
A green chakra surrounded Yamagawa Houji, transforming him into a 'Super Saiyan'-like state. With the futuristic white power armor on his body, even when surrounded by the 'Root Blade' squad, equivalent to special Jonin-level strength, he didn't feel the slightest disadvantage.
"Megumi, let's take cover for now!"
Kagurin's keen Kagura mind's eye made her sense the current Yamagawa Houji as incredibly formidable, like an erupting volcano.
"Mm-hm!"
Megumi nodded lightly.
Before coming to Konoha, Tong Ping had instructed Megumi and Kagurin not to overexert themselves. They only needed to ensure their safety in combat, so Megumi wouldn't push herself.
On the battlefield, being reckless would only harm oneself and one's companions, something Megumi would never do.
It was a relief that Megumi wasn't a 'deadweight teammate.'
As for Danzou?
At this moment, he was in a frantic state.
Shadows of Mizu appeared around him, looking like clones.
But Danzou's scalp tingled as he saw something in this technique.
"Who are you?"
"What's your connection to Uchiha Shizuru?"
Danzou shouted.
He was all too familiar with this Shadow Turn Technique.
Shadow Turn Technique! A signature move of Shizuru.
With the combination of illusions and speed, these shadows could be real or fake.
Naturally, there was no response.
"Wind Style: Vacuum Wave!"
Seeing this, Danzou didn't dare approach the illusion and instead used a Wind Style ninjutsu to attack from a distance as a test.
Semi-transparent blades sliced through the air.
All the hits were on illusions.
Pffft, pffft!
Instead, the Root Division ninjas assisting Danzou fell like wheat before a scythe, rapidly turning into corpses.
For speed-type powerful ninjas, eliminating ninjas weaker than themselves was as easy as cutting grass.
For example, Naruto Uzumaki gained the reputation of 'Retreat upon Encounter' due to his feat of instantly eliminating fifty Jonin-level ninjas.
Neither Daigo nor Aibi, who were of similar strength, had this reputation because the advantage of speed-type ninjas in elimination was too overwhelming.
Mizu was currently in a state of heightened awareness, following in Shizuru's footsteps. She combined her exceptional speed with powerful genjutsu, using illusions to distract Danzou while swiftly eliminating the Root Ninjas with her deadly precision.
The Root Ninjas stood no chance against her overwhelming power, and she didn't even need to resort to ninjutsu. With her terrifying teleportation technique, she effortlessly took them down one by one.
She unleashed a ruthless assault, but she was cautious not to engage directly with Oil Maiden Root and another individual who, according to the intel, was likely named Yamagawa Houji. These two were not only elite Jonin but also Danzou's closest confidants. Defeating them would require more than a simple strike, and if they managed to stall her, it could provide Danzou with an opportunity to counterattack. So, she approached with caution.
Mizu's years in the Skyguard Tower had not been in vain. She had access to abundant resources and gained combat experience through various missions.
"Stay together and don't get separated!" Danzou began issuing commands.
He was well-versed in the Shadow Clone Jutsu and was aware of its limitations. As he directed his forces, Mizu found it more challenging to strike effectively.
Even when occasional openings presented themselves, they might be carefully laid traps.
"Over here!" Danzou suddenly extended his arm, revealing dozens of blood-red Sharingan eyes with three tomoe each.
Whoosh!
Vines, like a massive net, enveloped the area where Mizu was located, trapping her like a fisherman catching fish.
"Eh?" Danzou, sensing the impending attack, exclaimed in surprise.
He hadn't anticipated his attack missing its mark. Logically, since no one knew about his Wood Style, the target should not have been able to evade his sudden assault.
"Disgusting!" Mizu appeared from another direction.
Her gentle eyes, like calm waters, fixed on the Sharingan embedded in Danzou's arm, and a hint of uncontrollable anger flashed within them.
Earlier in the day, she had already been furious.
After all, the desecration of her clan's eyes by the enemy was a cause for her anger.
However, the timing then wasn't right for retaliation, but now she could exact her revenge.
"Great Forest Technique!" Danzou unleashed this Wood Style jutsu.
His arm seemed to transform into countless intertwining vines, rapidly engulfing Mizu in a terrifying display.
However, this scene also made Uchiha Douhei, who was observing from behind, feel somewhat peculiar.
He recalled that in the original storyline, Danzou couldn't use this Wood Style, but now the enemy was able to execute it flawlessly, indicating a significant deviation from the original plot.
The reason for this was undoubtedly the organ created from Sage Cells that Danzou possessed.
The effect had been enhanced! In the original storyline, he could only accommodate eleven Sharingan.
But now, there were dozens of them, and just based on this aspect, it was evident that Orochimaru's technique surpassed the original storyline by a considerable margin.
Butterfly Wings!
The improvement in the enemy's technique was undoubtedly influenced by Douhei.
After all, he had numerous transactions with Orochimaru, providing him with ample resources, and the latter had also witnessed some of his techniques.
For instance, the second heart, healing potions, and more, all of which were absent in the original storyline.
Even if Orochimaru gained some growth from these interactions, it could lead to changes.
This was without considering the potential secrets that White Zetsu might possess. If Danzou were to uncover any of those secrets, the organ created from Sage Cells would only become stronger.
In other words, Danzou might possess abilities beyond what was known from the gathered intelligence.
Douhei, the playful one, was naturally thrilled by this prospect.
There was more entertainment to come.
In truth, the enemy's most formidable trait was the 'Revival Coin.'
Each Sharingan was equivalent to an extra life, and with dozens of them, as long as they were utilized effectively, clearing the game was possible, even in higher-level challenges.
However, if the enemy they faced was Mizu, who was well-aware of their ultimate trump card, it would be a disaster.
From this point on, it was Mizu's time to shine.
(End of Chapter)
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