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Chapter 925: Danzo: How Can the Flying Dragon's Face Lose?
Chapter 925: Danzo: How Can the Flying Dragon's Face Lose?
"Step back!"
Danzo approached Sasuke, who was gasping for breath, with measured steps.
It wasn't that he was heartbroken over the casualties among his subordinates, but rather that he had gathered sufficient intelligence, and even if all his remaining subordinates perished, there was no further gain to be had.
He had to make a calculated decision before ordering them to retreat.
After all, he had to consider the future; if all his subordinates died at once, he wouldn't be able to find replacements easily.
It wasn't impossible to continue plundering Konoha, but he had to be careful not to go too far, as it would not only make it easier to be discovered but also invite trouble.
Of course, at this moment, Danzo had absolute confidence in capturing Sasuke.
"Chougo, you step back first!"
Sasuke peeled off his blood-soaked shirt, revealing his robust upper body.
The scene was somewhat out of place, like a mismatched painting, reminiscent of the legendary 'Xu Zhu's Naked Battle with Ma Chao.'
"Uchiha Sasuke, you are destined to die in my hands today, but rest assured, I will take good care of your eyes!"
Danzo attempted to demoralize Sasuke with his words.
A ninja's willpower was of utmost importance.
If one's will was unyielding, there was always a chance to turn the tables.
But if one lacked confidence or had a shattered will, even the strongest would inevitably perish.
This was why powerful fighters often resorted to verbal sparring.
"Is that so?"
Sasuke seemed to ignore Danzo's words, his body slightly crouched, like a beast ready to pounce.
"Mokuton: Daiton Jutsu!"
Danzo initiated his Wood Release technique.
After all, Wood Release was powerful yet consumed little chakra, making it a waste not to use it.
Moreover, as a rogue ninja, he no longer needed to hide his use of Hashirama's cells.
Unleashing Wood Release and Sharingan without restraint made Danzo reluctant to return to Konoha.
Unfortunately, his ninja way was to become the Hokage, so even if he thrived outside, he would find a way back to Konoha.
Now, he had a perfect opportunity!
By capturing Uchiha Sasuke, the Konoha rogue ninja, he could use this achievement to find a way back to Konoha.
The key was that he possessed valuable Akatsuki intelligence, and with his current High Shadow Level combat strength, along with the help of two old friends, returning to Konoha was not impossible.
One could say that becoming the Hokage was Danzo's obsession and ninja way, and no matter how well he fared elsewhere, he would find a way back to Konoha.
In this regard, he could be considered 'true to his initial aspirations.'
"Chidori Blade!"
Sasuke uttered, and a blue glow appeared on the blade of his longsword.
This technique was genuinely useful.
It significantly enhanced the weapon's sharpness and lethality with minimal chakra consumption.
The only drawback was the weapon selection.
If an ordinary weapon were used, it might quickly be damaged, and only a weapon like the Kusanagi Sword, infused with chakra metal, could withstand this ninjutsu.
Slash!
As Sasuke swung his longsword, the wooden branches that were coiling towards him were instantly sliced into pieces, unable to get close to his body.
The reason for this was that Danzo's Wood Release was inferior.
If it were Senju Hashirama's Wood Release, even if Sasuke could cut through it, it wouldn't be this effortless.
Suddenly, several wooden branches, like venomous snakes, emerged from Sasuke's side and rear, wrapping around him.
"Chidori Stream!"
Sasuke, without turning back, unleashed this technique.
A blue lightning glow emanated from his body, forming currents that instantly turned the thick wooden branches into black ash.
Whether it was Danzo or Yamato, their Wood Release lacked the most crucial aspect compared to Senju Hashirama's: chakra absorption.
Other aspects could be overlooked, but this was one of the most significant differences.
Additionally, there was the disparity in 'vitality.'
The inability to absorb chakra also meant that Wood Release couldn't become 'stronger with each battle,' and it lacked resistance to ninjutsu.
One could say that without witnessing Senju Hashirama's Wood Release, it was impossible to comprehend the vast gap between his Wood Release and that of others.
It was merely a case of similar names and appearances, while all other aspects were entirely different.
This was why Douhei often said that the strength lay not in Wood Release but in the user.
Just as his Fire Release was vastly different in power from that of others, despite both being Fire Release techniques.
Sasuke was suppressed.
His strength and experience were both overwhelmed by Danzo.
Danzo's Wind Release, combined with Wood Release, and his constant vigilance against Sasuke, kept him on the defensive.
No!
It would be more accurate to say that Danzo wasn't afraid at all.
With his multiple lives, he was actually hoping that Sasuke would use his Sharingan's full power to kill him.
After dozens of exchanges, Danzo's Wood Release had entangled Sasuke.
"Uchiha Sasuke, willingly become my power!"
Danzo's greedy gaze could no longer be restrained, and his right hand reached out towards Sasuke, who was being pulled back by the Wood Release.
"Do you, an old and decrepit man, dare to covet the power of the Uchiha?"
Sasuke's current state was pitiful, but his words remained defiant.
"Let's see how long you can keep up this tough talk!"
Danzo frowned, but he didn't continue the argument. At this moment, his mind was solely focused on the Sharingan: Trisected Pupil, as if he had forgotten something.
Until... the unusual commotion around him snapped him out of his trance.
"Leader Danzo!!"
The voice calling out to him brought Danzo back to his senses.
Only then did he realize that he was staring into Sasuke's eerie Sharingan: Trisected Pupil, but he hadn't managed to control him with the Wood Release.
Illusion!
Without a doubt, it was a single-target, single-use genjutsu.
The experienced Danzo instantly realized what had happened.
He had just been caught in an illusion.
'When did this happen?'
Danzo immediately averted his gaze, no longer engaging in the staring contest with Sasuke, and began to ponder.
It could only be said that this was the reason behind the legend that the Sharingan was unbeatable in a one-on-one situation.
The Sharingan's genjutsu didn't require any hand seals, making it virtually impossible to defend against.
Fortunately, he had anticipated this and intentionally left some subordinates behind; otherwise, he would have been in trouble earlier.
Danzo had initially believed that with his experience and preparation, it was impossible for Sasuke to have the opportunity to use genjutsu on him. However, he hadn't expected the qualitative difference between the Sharingan: Trisected Pupil and the three-tomoe Sharingan, which had led to his downfall.
It could only be said that Danzo had never been beaten by the Sharingan: Trisected Pupil before, and it was understandable that he had underestimated it to some extent.
After all, he had always manipulated the Uchiha clan like a puppeteer.
It was like a zookeeper; even if the lions and tigers were powerful, they wouldn't feel the slightest fear.
However, encountering them in the wild was a different story.
"Amaterasu!"
After noticing that Danzo had regained his senses, Sasuke's gaze swept across the Root Division ninjas scattered around him.
Clearly, if he didn't deal with these guys, they might interfere with his plans, so he used his Sharingan: Trisected Pupil ability.
Whoosh!!
A streak of pitch-black flame ignited out of thin air, following Sasuke's gaze.
Without any hand seals or warnings, the flame appeared out of nowhere, instantly causing terrifying damage.
If it were a Shadow Level expert, their intuition might have given them a chance to dodge.
But these Root Division ninjas, at their strongest, were only Jounin Elite, and their numbers were pitifully small, leaving them with little chance of survival.
"Scatter!"
"He won't be able to keep this up for long!"
"Hide behind the obstacles!"
...
Upon witnessing this scene, Danzo began to issue commands.
If his orders were followed, Amaterasu's effectiveness would indeed be limited.
However, something unexpected happened to Danzo and the Root Division ninjas.
Whoosh!!
The burning black flames suddenly transformed into flying birds, like arrows, and struck the Root Division ninjas hiding behind obstacles.
The one responsible for this was Sasuke, whose eyes were constantly bleeding profusely.
This was his other Sharingan: Trisected Pupil ability.
Fire Release: Kagutsuchi!
An ability to control the Amaterasu flames.
Normally, Amaterasu was uncontrollable.
But with this Sharingan: Trisected Pupil ability, the Amaterasu flames became controllable.
Note:
It can only control Amaterasu flames; ordinary flames cannot be controlled.
Using this Sharingan: Trisected Pupil ability, Sasuke instantly eliminated most of the surrounding Root Division ninjas.
There was no time left for the remaining ones.
Danzo had already interrupted Sasuke's attack with his ninjutsu.
However, there was no need to worry; Sasuke wasn't alone. He had Chougo as his teammate.
The previous number of ninjas was too much for Chougo to handle, but with this reduced number, it was no problem at all.
In other words, what followed was an uninterrupted one-on-one battle.
"Uchiha Sasuke, after using the Sharingan: Trisected Pupil so many times, how far can your eyes see?"
Danzo was feeling excited.
Indeed, he wasn't saddened by the death of his subordinates; instead, he felt a sense of excitement.
Now that he knew both of Uchiha Sasuke's Sharingan: Trisected Pupil abilities, combined with Sasuke's current weakened state, Danzo was confident in his victory, unable to fathom how he could lose.
(End of Chapter)
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