Araki's decision to turn around was too decisive, and his movements were far too fast.
Danzo had originally thrown out those [Wind Style: Shuriken] merely to use Baku's suction to completely seal off Araki's movements. His real killing move was the ninjutsu he was currently preparing in his hands—[Vacuum Great Sphere]!
This was the strongest strike in the [Vacuum] series of Wind Style techniques developed by Danzo, a master of Wind Style from his generation. It was an evolved version of Vacuum Sphere.
If Vacuum Sphere was like individual air bullets, then Vacuum Great Sphere could be regarded as a missile. The immense wind pressure it gathered could instantly blast an enemy to pieces. Its power was astonishing, and it could be considered the most directly destructive ninjutsu Danzo currently possessed.
But in this world, plans could never keep up with changes. The will of the world would not turn according to any one person's wishes.
Thus, after Danzo formed his hand seals and looked up, he discovered—
Whoa! His summoned beast was practically dying already!
What wind was there left to blow? He hurriedly changed his hand seals and dismissed the summon himself, sending the Baku, which had been slashed black and blue, back where it came from.
Only then did he have the time to carefully examine Araki, who stood within the sword-energy storm.
In Danzo's eyes, Araki seemed to have become the master of the storm. The tornado that connected sea and sky was his battle armor, while the endless howling of the wind was his proclamation and challenge.
"What an arrogant brat... Even without Baku's assistance, this old man is still not someone a brat like you can provoke..."
Though Danzo's words remained defiant, his expression grew increasingly grave. He suddenly realized that unless he brought