Shimura Danzo's Bewilderment

"Wood Release: Great Forest Technique!"

Several thick wooden vines extended from Uchiha Yu's arms, binding Shimura Danzo's legs directly.

At the same time, Uchiha Yu formed hand seals once more.

"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"

A massive fire dragon surged forward, spreading directly along the vines.

The flames traveled along the wooden tendrils, burning continuously as if to swallow Shimura Danzo whole.

A combination of Fire Release and Wood Release.

A dual-pronged attack!

Although Shimura Danzo's strength was not top-tier, he still possessed power approaching the early Kage level.

While Wood Release ninjutsu, as a Kekkei Genkai, was terrifyingly powerful, it was not so simple to subdue Shimura Danzo just like that.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"

A gust of wind transformed into a giant blade, which Shimura Danzo spat directly from his mouth.

It severed the vines instantly, cutting off the path of the Great Dragon Fire.

Simultaneously, Shimura Danzo leaped into the air.

He mobilized the remaining chakra in his body and unleashed it toward Uchiha Yu.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere!"

The cannonball-like Wind Release chakra slammed directly into Uchiha Yu's chest!

With a loud bang!

Uchiha Yu's body was sent flying!

The clothes on his chest were shredded into rags by the impact!

A bowl-sized wound appeared on his torso.

"Damn it!"

Uchiha Yu climbed up from the ground, blood gushing from his chest.

Although he possessed a Sage Body and could heal without seals by utilizing the power of Wood Release, his regenerative capacity had its limits.

Right now, he felt a burning, searing pain in his internal organs.

I'm still too young. If I were in my prime, I could definitely withstand this ninjutsu without any issues.

Uchiha Yu coughed up blood.

If he wasn't mistaken, his internal organs were in a complete mess.

Fortunately, however, the wound was already knitting itself back together.

By the time Uchiha Yu stood up, the wound on his chest had mostly recovered, leaving only a faint mark.

"A regenerative ability comparable to Senju Hashirama's. You are more like Senju Hashirama than Princess Tsunade!"

Uchiha Shisui was stunned.

Uchiha Yu formed hand seals with both hands.

The power of Wood Release slowly poured into his body.

In an instant, the ground cracked open, and a large tree emerged.

The tree emitted a faint, brilliant luster.

"Power of Wood Release!"

The unique restorative power of Wood Release connected to the bodies of Uchiha Yu and Uchiha Shisui through the tree.

Not only Uchiha Yu, but Uchiha Shisui's recovery rate also surged to a new level.

Watching his own flesh and blood knit together, Uchiha Shisui was momentarily dazed.

"This recovery power is even more effective than the Mystical Palm Technique of the Medical Corps!"

Although the development of ninjas had progressed significantly and the once-scarce medical ninjas had become more numerous, they remained a rare and highly sought-after commodity.

A ninjutsu capable of such group healing effects could arguably change the tide of an entire battlefield.

"Who exactly are you? As an Uchiha, you possess power rarely seen even in the Senju clan!"

Shimura Danzo could no longer stand still.

Is this a little Hashirama standing before me?

"Shimura Danzo, the future of Konoha belongs to the Uchiha."

Uchiha Yu snorted coldly, tore off the rags hanging from his body, and walked slowly toward Shimura Danzo with his bare chest exposed.

He has mastered Wood Release, yet he doesn't have Hashirama's face on his body. Could it be that he didn't transplant Hashirama's cells? Shimura Danzo's mind raced.

He began frantically analyzing Uchiha Yu's background, yet he still could not fathom where this guy had obtained such power.

Could he be a clone created by Orochimaru, just like Yamato?

"I haven't lost yet!"

Shimura Danzo let out a cold snort.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves!"

Several vacuum waves tore through the air toward Uchiha Yu with a piercing whistle.

Uchiha Yu's Sharingan spun wildly.

In a mere instant, he perceived the entire trajectory of the vacuum waves.

His body moved like a falling leaf, slipping through the gaps between the incoming strikes.

With his mastery of Konoha-Style Taijutsu, Uchiha Yu unleashed a Konoha Strong Whirlwind, sweeping it directly into Shimura Danzo's ribs.

Crack!

Several of Shimura Danzo's ribs snapped.

Shimura Danzo's face turned deathly pale.

"Damn it."

Shimura Danzo had never expected to be beaten by a mere brat.

He immediately retaliated with taijutsu.

Having participated in several Great Ninja Wars, Shimura Danzo's combat experience and technique were beyond what an ordinary ninja could compare to.

Even Uchiha Yu had to admit he was outclassed in that regard.

However, when it came to the contest of taijutsu, Uchiha Yu—possessing mastery of Konoha-Style Taijutsu—could guarantee that if no external cheats were involved, he ranked in the top three in all of Konoha.

He parried and countered, lunging forward with a direct strike.

Suddenly, he grabbed Shimura Danzo's shoulder and used the momentum to flip directly onto his back.

"Earth Release: Rock Fist Technique!"

"Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique!"

In an instant, rock manifested over Uchiha Yu's arm, shaping itself into a fist.

Combined with the Added-Weight Rock Technique, Uchiha Yu's weight increased several times over.

This punch had enough force to kill nine oxen!

"Oh no."

A chill ran down Shimura Danzo's spine.

Just as he turned his head, he was struck hard on the cheek by Uchiha Yu's "personality-correcting punch."

Shimura Danzo skidded across the ground, rolling several times before collapsing face-down.

His cheek was swollen and red.

Had his own taijutsu not been so formidable, that punch would have shattered his skull.

"Such rigid taijutsu," Uchiha Shisui widened his eyes.

If this guy hadn't appeared, perhaps he would have already had his eyes gouged out and been forced to jump into Naka Lake in despair.

Which prodigy of the Uchiha Clan was this, exactly?

Shimura Danzo did not get up immediately; he simply crouched on the ground, gasping for air.

His eyes were bloodshot.

Scanning his surroundings once more and seeing his subordinates lying scattered across the ground, his heart was filled with grief and fury.

"Uchiha traitors! Once I return to Konoha, I will ensure not a single one of you remains!" Shimura Danzo gritted his teeth, digging his hands into the earth and clawing at the soil.

"Danzo, this is all being forced by you and Sarutobi Hiruzen!" Uchiha Yu snorted coldly. Even now, Shimura Danzo was still harboring thoughts of wiping out the Uchiha Clan.

This man truly could not be left alive.

Shimura Danzo bit his finger.

He then slammed his palm onto the ground.

"Summoning Technique! Baku!"

A trumpeting roar echoed out.

The legendary dream-eating beast, Baku, let out a howl, opened its massive maw, and locked onto Uchiha Yu.

A powerful Wind Release surged forward!

The immense suction force was so strong that it rendered Uchiha Yu unable to move!