"Rock Lee, I'll avenge you right now!"
Thunder rumbled in Mirai's heart as he stood between the gates, blocking the entrance. He faced Danzo's headquarters and the dozen or so Root elites behind him. He felt no fear. His right hand suddenly swung to the side, forming a hand seal.
Swish!
The moment his right hand moved, the Divine Wind Sword, carrying Mirai's intent, suddenly shot out and appeared in his grasp. Mirai clenched it tightly.
"Kill him!"
Seeing this, Junzhang's eyelid twitched slightly. A faint look of disdain surfaced in his eyes before he gave the order softly.
Whoosh!
Danzo's words were like a stimulant. The Root members, already impatient to begin, vanished from where they stood the instant they heard his command. The others remained in place, launching their ninjutsu at Mirai.
"Fire Style: Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Style: Wind Spear!"
"Water Style: Water Cannon!"
In an instant, all kinds of ninjutsu surged toward Mirai. Different attributes, colors, and powers intertwined, creating an overwhelming spectacle!
"Eye of Illusion!"
Mirai shouted softly. Rather than using the practical Byakugan, he activated the All-Illusion Demon-Breaking Eye to guard against Danzo!
After all, Danzo possessed a Mangekyou shared with Uchiha Shisui, and Mirai did not dare underestimate the illusions brought by that sharing.
After arming himself, Mirai watched the ninjutsu about to strike him. Unhurried, he did not make a move. Instead, he swiftly retreated, spiritual power gathering beneath his feet.
Whoosh!
Mirai's figure was incredibly fast, leaving an afterimage as he retreated. The instant he left his original spot, two figures appeared, and two longswords slashed down at where he had been standing.
They really have some skill!
When the wielders of the two longswords failed to land their strikes, the thought surfaced in both their minds at once. They were about