His fists clenched!
His fists were clenched tight!
Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly furious.
No matter how much he cherished old ties, missed the past, or tended to be indecisive and soft-hearted toward people and things, after witnessing Shimura Danzo commit so many unforgivable acts and learning of the countless despicable things Danzo had done behind his back, he now felt intense killing intent toward his former friend.
In an instant, Hiruzen Sarutobi's aura rose steadily. This Hokage, who was already over fifty and had held office longer than any other, this ninjutsu professor who was not yet truly old, finally bared his fangs.
Yet even in the face of Hiruzen Sarutobi's fury, Shimura Danzo remained completely confident and unshaken. He had become as swollen with arrogance as Sasuke on a sunny day, convinced that he was invincible.
Then, as new battle BGM began to play, Hiruzen Sarutobi made his move. It was simple and direct—at that moment, he suddenly gripped a black staff and charged at Shimura Danzo.
Shimura Danzo's response was equally simple. Raising a hand, he controlled Wood Release and sent the tree world sweeping toward Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The Anbu ninjas grew extremely tense and worried at the sight. Having personally experienced the power of Wood Release, they knew they could not withstand such a move at all. If they were targeted like that, they would definitely be finished.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi merely infused chakra into the staff in his hand before swinging it fiercely. The terrifying Wood Release was shattered with a series of crackling blows, as though it were nothing more than ordinary brittle material before him.
Moreover, every strike covered an enormous area, smashing apart vast swaths of Wood Release through pure taijutsu.
This fierce display directly revealed Hiruzen Sarutobi's level of taijutsu. It was