Temporarily Forced Back, Crisis

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The technique that shields the Mind's Eye, coupled with the Mind Body Switch Technique used at the crucial moment to deflect his fatal blow, makes it clear that this Anbu member is a ninja from the Yamanaka Clan.

"Crack!" The mask on his face shattered, revealing the true appearance of the Anbu.

Golden hair color, matching the physical characteristics of the Yamanaka Clan.

"Which side are you on...? Hmm?!" Shunren's eyes flickered, his gaze focusing on the other person's face. He saw that the latter's cheeks had a festering, rotting appearance, not like scars, but rather that someone had deliberately used drugs to disfigure his original appearance. His mouth was also sewn shut with wire, and his Sharingan noticed that the other person's throat also had a problem, with strange Chakra and techniques, suggesting that his vocal cords had been sealed.

"It seems this question doesn't need an answer." Shunren's eyes narrowed slightly. This extreme style was definitely Danzo's doing!

"..." The Yamanaka Anbu remained silent, or rather, he was incapable of speaking. Suddenly, he turned his hands towards Shunren, palms facing outward, forming a triangular gesture.

Shunren remained calm and simply said, "Don't waste your time. Since you know I'm a disciple of Inoichi Yamanaka, then I naturally know this technique."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shunren's figure transformed into countless clones— Genjutsu Mirage Technique!

At the same time Shunren formed hand Hand Seals, "Ninja Art: Mind- Mind Transmission Technique!"

"...!" Shunren's voice echoed from the mind Anbu in the Yamanaka.

"Now, can we communicate?"

"..."

Aren't you going to respond to me?

"..."

"You're Danzo's people, aren't you?"

This is the only name that the Anbu in the Yamanaka cannot remain indifferent to; it is a fear rooted deep in their souls!

"Whoosh~"

Shunren seized the moment when his opponent was distracted and pounced on him.

The Anbu in the Yamanaka reacted swiftly, assuming the hand gestures of Mind Body Disturbance Technique.

But how could Shunren fall for the same trick twice? His figure suddenly multiplied into three.

"Konoha-Style Kenjutsu: Crescent Moon Slash!"

The sword blades slashed from three directions, aimed at the latter's neck, heart, and thigh respectively.

"Pfft~"

The Yamanaka Anbu used all his skills to avoid the fatal blows of the first two attacks, but the tendons in his left leg were severed. Although the injury was not very serious, having his ninja foot destroyed during the battle would be a huge crisis.

"As expected of someone from Gen, your skills are incredibly agile." Shunren praised the other's talent, then replaced his twin swords with a large, black saber.

The latter's expression changed drastically upon seeing this, clearly indicating that the intelligence from the root clearly recorded the power of Shunren's sword!

Zanpakuto: Zangetsu!

With a single blow, even Jonin had no choice but to avoid its sharp edge.

Shunren's patience had been worn down by the opponent. With such a stubborn person who wouldn't shed a tear until he saw the coffin, the opponent wouldn't react unless he showed real killing intent.

As he expected, the Anbu in the Yamanaka finally responded to his words through Mind Transmission Technique.

"Danzo requests your presence."

Shunren did not activate the key to the other party's communication technique, yet the other party was able to transmit the words into his mind, clearly indicating that the other party also possessed this Mind Transmission Technique.

Why didn't you say so sooner?

"Danzo has ordered that this message need not be relayed unless the surveillance system is discovered and dismantled."

Shunren's eyes flickered, realizing that the old man was testing him. The implication was that as long as he didn't detect the surveillance, it meant his strength wasn't enough to attract attention. Of course, he still needed to be vigilant.

He was to be kept under surveillance. But once he discovered the surveillance and possessed the strength to defeat the Anbu, Danzo would invite him to a meeting. However, he had absolutely no interest in Danzo's invitation. No matter what the other party said, it was all a trap, a pitfall. Since he knew the other party had ill intentions, why bother going?

With Shunren's current strength, he couldn't possibly escape from under the nose of a Kage Level expert.

"I refuse."

"You can't possibly refuse Danzo." Yamanaka Anbu replied without hesitation. Having been trained by Root since childhood, his fear of Danzo was ingrained in his bones. No matter what the other party ordered him to do, he dared not have the slightest thought of resistance.

Shunren frowned slightly. He hadn't expected that this annoying old man would target him so quickly. Also, although the other party's words were full of servility, they weren't entirely exaggerated.

Whether it was Danzo's personal strength or the entire Root behind him, Shunren, as the second-in-command of Konoha, was powerless to resist him. He realized this early on, which is why he joined the Uchiha in order to use the Uchiha's help to resist Danzo.

After much deliberation and careful consideration, Shunren finally abandoned the idea of keeping the Yamanaka Anbu permanently and released the Zangetsu from his hand.

Shunren said coldly, "Go back and tell Danzo to remove the Root's surveillance, or I'll wipe out as many of you as you come!"

I cannot meet your requirements.

Shunren's eyes turned cold as he unleashed his killing intent without reservation, snarling, "You'd better not try to challenge my bottom line! Even if I kill you here, it will still mean you've failed the mission Danzo assigned you."

Upon hearing Shunren's words, the other party clearly hesitated for a moment. Compared to Shunren's earlier death threat, he valued the inability to complete Danzo's orders even more. That was far more terrifying than death!

"I will relay those words to Danzo..."

After some negotiation, Shunren finally managed to force the Root Anbu to give up their surveillance. However, he also knew that this was only temporary. Given Danzo's personality, he would never give up until he achieved his goal.

Damn it!

For once, Shunren showed a rare expression of anger, but with his calm nature, he quickly regained his composure. He knew that anger would not solve any problems. Given the extreme disparity between the two sides, negotiation was unlikely to succeed, because wherever you are, only the strong command the weak, and the weak have no voice.

Clenching his fists tightly, Shunren gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Power! Power! I need even greater power!"