Shimura Danzo Was Dumbfounded

"Wood Release: Great Forest Technique!"

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

At the same time, Uchiha Yu formed Hand Seals again.

"Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique!"

A massive fire dragon surged along the vines.

The flames raced along the vines, burning one after another, as if they meant to swallow Shimura Danzo whole.

The combination of Fire Release and Wood Release.

A double attack!

Although Shimura Danzo wasn't among the strongest, he still possessed strength close to the early Kage Level.

Wood Release was a Kekkei Genkai with terrifying power, but subduing Shimura Danzo so easily wasn't going to be simple.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"

A fierce gust of wind formed a huge blade and shot from Shimura Danzo's mouth.

It immediately sliced through the vines, cutting off the Great Dragon Fire Technique's flames.

At the same time, Shimura Danzo leapt into the air.

He gathered the chakra remaining in his body and unleashed it at Uchiha Yu.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere!"

A shell of Wind Release chakra slammed into Uchiha Yu's chest!

With a bang!

Uchiha Yu was sent flying!

The clothes on his chest burst into rags with a bang!

A bowl-sized wound appeared in his chest.

"Damn!"

Uchiha Yu got back to his feet, blood pouring from his chest.

Though his Sage Body, combined with the power of Wood Release, allowed him to heal without Hand Seals, there were limits to his recovery.

Now he felt a searing pain in his internal organs.

"I really am too young. If I were in my prime, I could've taken that jutsu head-on without a problem."

Blood spilled from Uchiha Yu's mouth.

If he had to guess, his internal organs were a complete mess.

Fortunately, the wound was already healing.

By the time Uchiha Yu got back up, the wound in his chest had almost completely healed. Only a faint scar remained.

"Your recovery is on par with Senju Hashirama's. You're more like Senju Hashirama than Princess Tsunade!"

Shisui was stunned.

Uchiha Yu formed Hand Seals.

The power of Wood Release slowly flowed into his body.

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

The tree shimmered with a faint, brilliant light.

"The power of Wood Release!"

The unique healing power of Wood Release flowed through the tree, reaching Uchiha Yu and Shisui.

It wasn't only Uchiha Yu. Shisui's recovery suddenly improved as well.

Watching his flesh heal, Uchiha Shisui froze for a moment.

"This recovery is even better than the Mystical Palm Technique in the medical corps!"

Though the ninja world had developed considerably, and there were now many more medical ninja than before, when they had been extremely scarce, medical ninja were still a rare and highly sought-after resource.

A jutsu that could heal an entire group like this might even turn the tide of a battlefield.

"Who are you? You're an Uchiha, yet you possess a power even rare among the Senju Clan!"

Shimura Danzo couldn't keep his composure.

Was the boy standing before him some kind of little Hashirama?

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

Uchiha Yu snorted. He tore off the rags hanging from his body, stood bare-chested, and walked slowly toward Shimura Danzo.

"He's proficient in Wood Release, but he doesn't have Hashirama's face. Could he have had Hashirama Cells transplanted?" Shimura Danzo's mind raced.

He tried desperately to figure out Uchiha Yu's origins, but still couldn't work out where the boy had gotten this power.

Could he be a clone made by Orochimaru, like Yamato?

"I haven't lost yet!"

Shimura Danzo snorted.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves!"

Several Vacuum Waves tore toward Uchiha Yu with a sharp whistle.

Uchiha Yu's Sharingan spun rapidly.

In an instant, he saw the trajectories of every Vacuum Wave.

His body slipped through the gaps between them like a falling leaf.

Uchiha Yu, a master of Konoha-Style Taijutsu, swept a Konoha Strong Whirlwind into Shimura Danzo's ribs.

Crack!

Several of Shimura Danzo's ribs broke.

His face turned deathly pale.

"Damn it."

Shimura Danzo couldn't believe he'd been beaten up by a kid.

He immediately counterattacked with Taijutsu.

Having fought in several Ninja World wars, Shimura Danzo had combat experience and skill beyond those of an ordinary ninja.

Even Uchiha Yu had to admit he was outmatched.

But when it came to Taijutsu, Uchiha Yu could guarantee that, with his mastery of Konoha-Style Taijutsu, he'd rank among the top three in all of Konoha if he didn't use any special tricks.

He yielded, then countered, turning aside and charging straight in.

He abruptly grabbed Shimura Danzo by the shoulder and used the momentum to flip onto his back.

"Earth Release: Rock Fist Technique!"

"Earth Release: Added-Weight Rock Technique!"

In an instant, rock emerged from Uchiha Yu's arm, taking the shape of a fist.

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

That punch could kill nine bulls!

"Oh no."

A chill ran down Shimura Danzo's back.

He had only just turned around when Uchiha Yu landed a brutal, corrective punch squarely on his cheek.

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

His cheek was swollen and red.

If his Taijutsu hadn't been decent, that punch would have knocked his skull clean off.

"That's some fierce Taijutsu." Uchiha Shisui's eyes widened.

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

Just which prodigy of the Uchiha Clan was he?

Shimura Danzo didn't get up immediately. He crouched on the ground, gasping for breath.

His eyes were bloodshot.

He looked around again at his subordinates sprawled across the ground, and his heart filled with even greater grief and rage.

"Uchiha traitors! When I get back to Konoha, I'll make sure not a single one of you is left alive!" Shimura Danzo clenched his teeth, dug both hands into the dirt, and clawed at the ground.

"Danzo, you and Sarutobi Hiruzen brought this on yourselves!" Uchiha Yu snorted. Even now, Shimura Danzo was still thinking about wiping out the Uchiha Clan.

This man couldn't be allowed to live.

Shimura Danzo bit his finger.

Then he slapped his palm against the ground.

"Summoning Technique! Baku!"

A trumpeting roar rang out.

The legendary dream-eating beast Baku let out a growl, opened its mouth wide, and locked onto Uchiha Yu.

A powerful gust of Wind Release surged toward him!

The tremendous suction force left Uchiha Yu unable to move!