Izanagi's Desperate Situation

Outside the Hokage Building, hundreds of ninja had already surrounded the Root base.

Third Hokage stood at the very front, his expression grave and heavy. He knew that tonight was the critical moment that would decide the fate of Konoha.

"Danzo," the voice of Third Hokage echoed throughout the base via an amplification jutsu, "your plans have been exposed. Surrender."

The base fell into a deathly silence.

A few seconds later, Danzo's voice emerged from the darkness: "Hiruzen Sarutobi, are you truly going to move against me?"

"Danzo," Third Hokage's voice was filled with sorrow, "it was you who betrayed Konoha first. Orchestrating assassinations, manipulating the Uchiha, dealing with the Rain Village... your actions are beyond forgiveness."

"Betrayal?" Danzo sneered, "Everything I have done, I have done for Konoha!"

"Your so-called 'Konoha's interests' are merely excuses for your ambition," Third Hokage said. "Danzo, come out. We need to settle this once and for all."

The base fell into silence once more.

Just as everyone thought Danzo would surrender, a terrifying surge of chakra suddenly erupted from the depths of the base.

"Izanagi!"

Danzo's voice was filled with madness.

Third Hokage's expression shifted: "No, he's going to use Izanagi!"

Xingye stood beside Third Hokage, a calm light flickering in his eyes: "Lord Third, do not worry. Danzo's Izanagi cannot save him."

"Xingye, are you certain?" Third Hokage asked.

"Of course," Xingye said indifferently. "Danzo's Mangekyo Sharingan is nearly exhausted. Although Izanagi can rewrite reality, the price is immense. He cannot hold it for long."

"Furthermore," Xingye continued, "I have made complete preparations."

At that moment, the gates of the base were blown open with a thunderous roar.

Danzo emerged from the ruins, the wound on his right arm where the Sharingan were embedded dripping with blood. Yet, his expression was filled with madness and obsession.

"Hiruzen Sarutobi," Danzo said, "did you think you could defeat me?"

"Danzo, you have no chance left," Third Hokage said in a deep voice. "You know the price of Izanagi yourself."

"The price?" Danzo laughed wildly. "For Konoha, I am willing to pay any price!"

Danzo formed hand seals, and the tomoe in his Sharingan began to spin frantically.

"Izanagi: Reality Rewrite!"

The entire space began to warp, and Danzo's body began to shift.

Third Hokage immediately ordered the ninja to launch an attack, but every strike vanished before it could even touch Danzo.

"Damn it!" Third Hokage frowned. "Is Izanagi truly this powerful?"

"Lord Third, stay calm," Xingye said. "Danzo's Izanagi is merely a smokescreen. His Sharingan will fail soon."

"Then what should we do?"

"Wait," Xingye said coolly. "Danzo is currently in a state of madness; he believes Izanagi makes him invincible. But he does not know that the cost of Izanagi is consuming him."

Danzo rampaged across the battlefield, Izanagi making him nearly invincible. The Konoha ninja could not harm him and were forced into a passive defense.

"Hahaha! Do you see?" Danzo laughed maniacally. "This is the power of the Uchiha clan! As long as I possess Izanagi, I am a god!"

Xingye watched Danzo coldly: "Danzo, you think you are a god? You are merely a pathetic loser."

"What did you say?!" Danzo was incensed.

"Your Izanagi is devouring your life," Xingye said. "How much longer can you hold on? One minute? Or thirty seconds?"

Danzo's body trembled. Xingye spoke the truth—the cost of Izanagi was rapidly draining his chakra and vitality.

"Shut up!" Danzo roared. "I will never lose!"

Danzo launched an even stronger attack, and countless Susanoo clones appeared on the battlefield.

"Damn it..." Third Hokage frowned. "Izanagi can actually create Susanoo?"

"Lord Third, do not worry," Xingye said calmly. "Danzo has reached his limit."

Xingye stepped forward, his Sharingan activating.

"Danzo, do you really think Izanagi can save you?"

In Xingye's Sharingan, the three tomoe connected into a perfect ring—the Mangekyo Sharingan.

"Mangekyo Sharingan..." Danzo was shocked. "You have already awakened the Mangekyo?"

"Not only that," Xingye said. "I possess power you will never be able to comprehend."

The power of the Mangekyo Sharingan began to erupt, and the overwhelming pressure caused the entire battlefield to fall silent.

"Danzo, your Izanagi has reached its limit."

Danzo's body began to shake, and the light in his Sharingan was rapidly fading.

"Impossible..." Danzo muttered to himself. "How could this be..."

"Because your ambition has blinded your reason," Xingye said coldly. "Izanagi is not invincible; its price is something you cannot bear."

Danzo collapsed to the ground, his body frail and spent. The effects of Izanagi were fading, and his chakra had reached its limit.

"Is this... my... end..." Danzo muttered to himself.

"Danzo," Xingye walked up to him, "your ambition has ruined your entire life."

Danzo lifted his head to look at Xingye, a flicker of complex emotion flashing through his eyes.

"Xingye..." Danzo's voice was weak, "can you... truly... change... this cruel world?"

"I will," Xingye said. "The fate of the Uchiha clan will not repeat itself."

Danzo closed his eyes, and his body slumped onto the ground.

A generation of ambitious men had fallen just like that.

[Obtained Entry: Izanagi (Purple), Kotoamatsukami (Red)]

The system's notification chime rang in Xingye's mind.

Xingye looked down at Danzo on the ground, his heart devoid of any ripples. This old man, who had stopped at nothing for his ambition, had finally received the punishment he deserved.

The Third Hokage walked to Xingye's side and patted his shoulder: "Xingye, you did it."

"This is not my achievement alone," Xingye said. "This is the victory of the entire Uchiha clan."

Fugaku and Itachi also walked over, their eyes shining with excitement.

"Xingye, you are truly incredible," Fugaku said. "The Uchiha clan has finally cleared its name."

Itachi looked at Xingye, his eyes filled with admiration: "Brother, you have changed our destiny."

Xingye smiled faintly: "This is only the beginning."

[System Notification: Danzo is dead, Uchiha clan revival initiated]

The system's notification chime rang in Xingye's mind.

Xingye knew this was only the first victory. Ahead lay even more powerful enemies—Black Zetsu and the Akatsuki.

"Lord Third," Xingye turned to the Third Hokage, "the Uchiha clan will become the core strength of Konoha Village. We will protect Konoha Village, and we will protect the entire Shinobi World."

The Third Hokage nodded: "I believe in you, Xingye. The Uchiha clan is no longer an outcast, but a pillar of Konoha Village."

"Furthermore," Xingye continued, "the Akatsuki have taken notice of me. I intend to take the initiative and dismantle the Akatsuki."

The Third Hokage was shocked: "The Akatsuki? That S-rank rogue organization?"

"Yes, Hokage," Xingye nodded. "The Akatsuki plan to collect the Tailed Beast and launch the Eye of the Moon Plan. I will not let their plan succeed."

The Third Hokage fell silent. The Akatsuki was one of the greatest threats to the Shinobi World, and the ninja villages of every nation were helpless against them. Yet, Xingye actually intended to take the initiative to confront the entire Akatsuki.

"Xingye, do you need help?" the Third Hokage asked.

"Not for now," Xingye shook his head. "I have my own plan. When the time is ripe, I will request the Hokage's support."

The Third Hokage nodded: "Very well, I trust you."

Xingye looked up at the night sky. Moonlight spilled over the earth, and the entire Konoha Village was shrouded in tranquility.

"Black Zetsu, your end is approaching," Xingye muttered to himself. "Akatsuki, your plan is destined to fail."