Coming to Offer Themselves!

Generally speaking, this type of barrier technique is used to carry out secret missions or to ensure that a battle remains undetected by third parties.

It is a technique that, while lacking direct combat power, provides powerful support and prevents a great deal of trouble.

Takizawa Dan could see that these two Anbu ninjas were truly intent on killing him today.

Sure enough, after casting the barrier technique, the two Anbu ninjas seemed to relax significantly. They began forming hand seals right where they stood, clearly preparing to unleash a large-scale lethal ninjutsu.

They were at ease, knowing that even if there were fluctuations, they would not leak outside the barrier.

Takizawa Dan let out a cold laugh. "Do you think you've driven me into a corner, that I have no way to escape and am destined to die under your ninjutsu?"

The two Anbu ninjas did not reply; the nature of their mission and their rigorous training had made them accustomed to silence.

However, their eyes undoubtedly confirmed Takizawa Dan's assessment.

They guarded the left and right flanks. Unless Takizawa Dan could instantly teleport dozens of meters away, it would be effortless for these two Anbu ninjas to intercept him with their speed.

Today, this arrogant brat would surely perish here!

"You two, you think you have me in the palm of your hands, but unfortunately, you have severely underestimated my abilities."

"Since I dared to let you finish your hand seals, I naturally don't fear their power. In fact, this is exactly what I was hoping for!"

Having said that, Takizawa Dan began to form hand seals with lightning speed.

His hand seals were incredibly complex yet executed with extreme swiftness, leaving the two Anbu ninjas stunned.

Since when did Konoha Village have such miraculous hand seals?

"Ignore him. This brat has absolutely no chakra in his body; even the Hokage has personally verified it. How could that be false?"

Finally, the Anbu ninja on the left could not help but speak to his companion.

His companion was not of the combat-oriented type but focused primarily on support, so his mental fortitude was naturally a step below that of a typical Anbu ninja.

However, because they were dealing with Takizawa Dan—a mere child—Danzo had not paid much attention, believing that sending these two was more than enough.

Now, seeing that his companion's resolve might be wavering, he felt compelled to offer some encouragement.

"Understood... He must be putting on a show. He is nothing to be afraid of."

The two Anbu ninjas nodded, both affirming the other's conclusion.

In their eyes, Takizawa Dan could not perform hand seals at all; they assumed this current display was merely him mimicking others and creating bizarre, meaningless gestures.

Not far away, Takizawa Dan naturally overheard their discussion, and a look of mockery surfaced in his eyes.

How pathetic. The people of Konoha Village have actually forgotten the hand seal style of the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama.

I fear that of the Will of Fire left behind by the First Hokage, there are few left who even remember it. In the original story, perhaps only Naruto would think of it...

Since that is the case, I shall open their eyes.

While the two Anbu ninjas were still dazed, Takizawa Dan had already finished his seals.

Then, he uttered the words in a deep, powerful voice:

"Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!"

"What!?"

The Anbu ninjas, who had been watching as if it were a show, trembled violently upon hearing this, their faces contorting in disbelief.

Wood Style?!

This... how is this possible?

Ever since that man, no one has been able to use Wood Style!

Impossible! He must be bluffing!

But immediately after, the constant "crack, crack" sounds emanating from beneath the ground left the two Anbu ninjas stunned!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Towering trees erupted from the earth one after another, instantly transforming the area into a primeval forest!

For a moment, the two Anbu ninjas stared at each other in shock.

Are you kidding me? Someone can actually use real Wood Style?

The Anbu ninja on the left couldn't help but touch the smooth trunk of a nearby tree, scratching at it with his fingernail.

The bark he peeled away oozed pale green sap, and an ant even crawled out from within!

Seeing this, both men were terrified!

This... this is a real forest!

It was completely different from the small trees Yamato could barely summon; these were fully grown, towering trees.

Moreover, their tactile sensations proved that this was not an illusion—it was real!

But how could this be?

How could Takizawa Dan, a piece of trash, master a ninjutsu as profound as Wood Style?

However, they had no time to think any further.

Because the two nearest trees had transformed into massive maws, snapping down toward them with a ferocious bite—devouring them!

Amidst the encroaching darkness, the ninja on the right suddenly burst into wild laughter!

"Hahahaha! We were all wrong, the entire Konoha Village was wrong!"

"What did you discover?"

The Anbu ninja on the left knew he was doomed and had already fully prepared himself to embrace death.

Yet, hearing the words his companion was willing to sacrifice his final moments to utter, he was suddenly filled with intense curiosity.

"Hahaha... I was wondering how Takizawa Dan suddenly became so powerful, even capable of crushing the entire field single-handedly?"

"He didn't unlock some genetic limit, nor did he secretly train in isolation; it's because, for some unknown reason, he obtained the legacy of Senju Hashirama!"

"Lord First... forgive us, we failed to understand your intentions... and committed such offensive acts!"

Upon hearing this, the heart of the ninja on the left sank.

Indeed, the death of the First Hokage had always remained a mystery.

After the great battle between the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara, it was said that Uchiha Madara had died, but shortly thereafter, news of the First Hokage's death also emerged.

Logically, death was death; while tragic, there was no need for excessive grief. After all, given the great achievements of the First Hokage, even if he were truly gone, he would live on in everyone's hearts!

However, for some unknown reason, the First Hokage had not died within the village.

He had left the village and reportedly lived in seclusion in a valley; for many years, no one had ever been able to find his remains, which was why his death was merely a report.

Yet, for many years, a rumor had persisted within Konoha.

That rumor was that the Hokage had never actually died!

Instead, he was protecting Konoha in a different way, such as by transferring his Wood Release abilities to a young ninja of Konoha Village.

Of course, this remained at the level of a mere legend, and no one had ever been able to verify it.