The Third Hokage Arrives Late

The Third Hokage Arrives Late

Bang!

Xu Fan punched through Danzo's Tree World Explosion Burial, climbed out of it, then glanced back at the towering tree.

The tree's diameter was an exaggerated five or six meters at minimum, and the density generated during its frenzied growth was even more terrifying.

"If I hadn't used Chakra to defend myself, this move probably would have crushed my body outright."

Xu Fan looked himself over.

In that situation just now, Danzo had no chance to use the Summoning Jutsu. Otherwise, if Baku had been there, he would not have been in such a sorry state.

What Xu Fan had not expected, however, was that he had thought Danzo would choose to beg for mercy or continue fleeing when faced with such intense killing intent.

Yet at the critical moment, Danzo had directly unleashed a suicidal attack like Tree World Explosion Burial.

Would rather kill himself than take me down with him?

Xu Fan could not help complaining inwardly. He put away Shisui's eyes, and at the same time, he could no longer sense Danzo's Chakra.

It looked like he was dead.

However, just as Xu Fan was about to activate the Byakugan to confirm it, another formidable Chakra descended from the sky.

Xu Fan instinctively turned toward the newcomer and discovered that it was none other than Konoha's Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with his personal Anbu.

Familiar faces such as Kakashi and Yamato were also among them.

Of course, while carrying out missions, the two of them wore Anbu masks. Xu Fan had recognized them by their hairstyles.

After steadying himself, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not speak. Instead, he swept his gaze across the surroundings and was instantly shocked by the sight before him.

The moment he sensed the eruption of immense Chakra, Hiruzen Sarutobi had felt a bad premonition. He had immediately gathered the Anbu Ninja and rushed here.

The Senju Clan's entire residence had been almost completely destroyed, with tangled Tree World Descent sprawling across the area.

It was obviously Xu Fan's barrier.

Not only that, but several Root Shinobi remained within the Tree World Descent.

He had already warned Danzo after the last attempt on Xu Fan's life. He had not expected the man to repeat the same trick.

What Hiruzen Sarutobi could not understand most was...

Xu Fan had perfectly inherited Lord Hashirama Senju's Wood Release. As long as he was properly guided and cultivated, he would surely inherit the Will of Fire and become an outstanding Elite Jonin.

Why did Danzo have to harbor such deep hostility toward Xu Fan?

In fact, it was not just Hiruzen Sarutobi. Kakashi, Yamato, and the other Anbu Ninja were all deeply shaken by the scene before them.

They were different from Danzo's Root.

Though they too were a special assassination force that hid their emotions beneath masks, they merely concealed them.

"Such a terrifying jutsu... was that done by that boy?"

"He's practically a monster..."

"Xu Fan." Kakashi narrowed his gaze at the youth before him. Long before this, he had personally witnessed Xu Fan unleash Tree World Descent and the Wood Human Technique.

Yet although today's Tree World Descent covered a smaller area, it was far more aggressive.

In other words, if Xu Fan yesterday had merely been displaying his strength,

then today, he had relied on that strength to complete an outstanding real battle.

No wonder Xu Fan had advocated fighting Kumogakure.

It was not that he did not understand the suffering of war. He simply possessed absolute confidence.

One man alone was worth more than a thousand troops and ten thousand horses.

"If he keeps growing, just how powerful will he become..."

Kakashi swallowed hard. While he was glad Xu Fan stood with Konoha rather than the Kumogakure ninja, his feelings were also somewhat complicated.

That overwhelming power, that invincible figure—he would surely be able to protect the companions he cherished.

"Wood Release..."

Yamato was equally stunned by Xu Fan's strength. His eyes widened as he stood frozen on the spot.

Before witnessing all this, Lord Danzo had always told him

that he was the only one who had inherited Lord Hashirama's power, that he could become Konoha's perfect Root and protect the village.

Yet the power Xu Fan displayed far surpassed his own.

Another...

ninja capable of using Wood Release.

Moreover, as a ninja who could also use Wood Release, he knew very well just how terrifying Xu Fan's Wood Release was.

Wood Release was unlike ordinary ninjutsu. It was a Kekkei Genkai created by combining the nature transformations of Water Release and Earth Release.

It demanded not only extremely precise control over one's Chakra, but also an astonishing Chakra amount.

Especially since even after using the Wood Release Technique, Xu Fan still looked pleased and relaxed, without revealing the slightest trace of fatigue.

Based on that alone, even by a conservative estimate, this guy's Chakra amount was probably a hundred times that of Senior Kakashi.

Thinking this, Yamato could not help sneaking a glance at Kakashi.

"Hm? What is it?" Kakashi noticed Yamato's small movement and could not help asking.

"Ah, nothing."

Yamato shook his head, finding Xu Fan even more unfathomable.

However...

Yamato looked around. Aside from the shocking Tree World Descent, quite a few Root Shinobi had gathered here as well.

Judging from the scene, the enemies who had fought Xu Fan were probably them.

And Root obeyed Lord Danzo's orders.

Root's will was Lord Danzo's will.

"Lord Danzo..."

Yamato frowned. Back when he had still followed Lord Danzo, Danzo had ordered him to assassinate the Third Hokage and Senior Kakashi, taking Kakashi's Sharingan.

And now he had attacked Xu Fan.

Why did Lord Danzo always attack Konoha's ninja?

Why did he always attack his companions?

"Lord Hokage." Xu Fan took a deep breath and walked up to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"It was Danzo."

"This morning, I got up planning to look in the mirror, admire my peerless handsome face, and then head to the Ninja Academy."

"But then this guy barged in with his people and attacked me without any reason at all."

Xu Fan glanced at the Root Shinobi in the distance.

Xu Fan could sense that they wanted to avenge Danzo, yet did not dare approach recklessly.

"And these guys, the moment they showed up, they threw shuriken at me. They came down like rain, densely packed everywhere. You have to understand, I haven't even graduated from the Ninja Academy yet. When had I ever seen anything like that..."

"I was terrified, so the Chakra in my body erupted..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was instantly dumbfounded. If Xu Fan had not mentioned Danzo, he would not even have considered that Danzo had personally intervened.

Danzo?

Danzo was here?

A bad premonition immediately rose in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart. He abruptly raised his head and spread out his sensing ability.

Yet aside from the Root Shinobi, Hiruzen Sarutobi could not sense any other Chakra.

Danzo was here, yet there was no trace of his Chakra...

Xu Fan...

had killed Danzo?!

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