Giving Danzo a hard time will also divert his attention to some extent, reducing the pressure on Elder Setsuna and the Uchiha Clan.
Having made up his mind, Shaoyu did not immediately leave the perimeter of the Root Base.
He found a relatively secluded, yet shadowy, vantage point overlooking part of the base's core area, including passageways and structures.
He slowly raised his right hand, his index and middle fingers together, and held it upright in front of his chest.
Beneath the mask, his gaze became extremely focused, while his aura became increasingly restrained.
Blood Manipulation - Hundredfold Convergence!
A barely perceptible stream of blood, yet containing terrifying compressive power, began to gather and compress wildly at his fingertips.
His optimized version boasts even greater power and controllability.
The air seemed to distort slightly due to the concentrated, extreme energy at that fingertip, emitting a low, almost inaudible hum.
Compress, and compress again! Condense the power that could cause mountains to collapse and the earth to split open into a tiny space.
Power charged up!
A fierce glint flashed in Shaoyu's eyes, and he thrust his two raised fingers forward with a sudden thrust!
Blood Manipulation - Blood Piercing!
Dozens of fine, hair-like, yet incredibly concentrated, dark red blood streaks burst forth from his fingertips like living venomous snakes.
Instead of flying in a straight line, they automatically disperse and bend as if possessing a spirit during the flight, each one precisely locking onto a specific vital part of the Root Base below.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh--!!!"
A piercing whistling sound suddenly rang out in the silent night sky.
The next moment--
"BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM--!!!"
A series of explosions and the deafening roar of structural collapse suddenly erupted from various parts of the Root Base.
The terrifying penetrating power and compressed explosive energy contained in those dozens of "blood-piercing" strikes were completely released the moment they hit their target!
Rocks crumbled, steel twisted, pipes burst open, and Kakko and smoke shot into the sky.
The once orderly and solemn Root Base was instantly thrown into chaos.
The piercing alarm sounded shrilly, and countless Root ninjas poured out from every corner, trying to extinguish the fire and find the source of the attack with a mixture of shock and anger. However, there were too many and too scattered explosion points, and the damage was concentrated on key structures, so for a moment they felt at a loss.
Inside the core secret room, Shimura Danzō, who was reviewing a report on the latest developments, suddenly raised his head, his single eye flashing with a terrifying glint of light and fury.
He felt the sudden surge of attack energy, as well as the violent tremors and destruction emanating from all parts of the base.
"An enemy attack?! Who dares to be so audacious?!"
Danzo shocked and furious, and he crushed the scroll in his hand.
The enemy was able to infiltrate so deep and launch such a massive attack, and the defenses at the Root were as flimsy as paper?!
He immediately thought of the recent death of Uchiha Tajima, and the instability within the Uchiha Clan...
Could this be retaliation from the radical faction of the Uchiha?
Or a spy from another village?
Or perhaps... Danzo's mind raced, his face so dark it could drip water.
The damage caused by dozens of "blood-piercing" strikes ravaged the Root Base, billowing smoke and dust.
Shaoyu did not immediately flee, but stood quietly in place, his gaze beneath the mask coldly surveying the chaos below.
The fingertips of his right hand were somewhat pale because a large amount of his own blood had been drawn when he released "Blood Piercing," but the Reverse Cursed Technique was already quietly operating, quickly repairing the minor damage to his body, and the paleness quickly faded away.
Such an arrogant stay naturally drew immediate attention.
"Whoosh whoosh!"
The sound of wind breaking rang out one after another, and masked figures with cold auras rushed out of the dust at an extremely fast speed, surrounding Shaoyu in a fan shape.
The person in the lead Shimura Danzō, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.
His right eye was wrapped in bandages, while his remaining left eye was fixed intently on the uninvited guest in front of him, who wore a white mask and exuded an unpredictable aura.
The base was destroyed with such precision and violence that he was both shocked and enraged.
"Who are you?"
Danzo's voice was hoarse and oppressive. He tapped the ground slightly with the cane he was using, and an invisible wave of chakra spread out as he tried to probe the other party's background.
But it was like a clay ox sinking into the sea, blocked by the invisible sense of distance surrounding the other party.
Shaoyu remained silent, his eyes showing no emotion beneath the mask.
Danzo his spine.
The other party's composure suggests they are either insane or have nothing to fear.
He was by nature suspicious and cautious, and would never risk his life before he had a clear understanding of the other party's background.
"Take him down! Alive!"
Danzo a cold voice.
He shielded everyone in front of him.
Upon receiving the order, the Root ninjas who were waiting around moved like hunting dogs, attacking Shaoyu from all directions.
Kunai, Shuriken, Wind Release, fire release... a variety of attacks intertwined to form a deadly net.
These Root ninjas may not possess illustrious Kekkei Genkai, but each one is an elite skilled in assassination, with excellent teamwork and fearlessness, making their attacks incredibly fierce.
Shaoyu moved.
He didn't use any flashy ninjutsu, or even his Sharingan.
A faint red tinge appeared on his skin.
Blood Manipulation: Crimson Scales Leap.
The muscle definition became clearer and smoother in an instant, unleashing astonishing power and speed.
At the same time, he loosely clenched his left hand, and the blood overflowing from his palm, under the control of the Blood Manipulation, quickly condensed and shaped, transforming into two blood daggers as thin as cicada wings.
"Whoosh!"
His figure vanished from the spot in an instant, and the next moment he appeared beside a Root ninja. His blood-stained dagger drew a strange arc, easily slicing through the opponent's hastily parried Kunai, and then plunged into his throat.
The movements were concise, efficient, and deadly, with not a single unnecessary action.
"Bang bang bang!"
A series of muffled thuds and the sound of sharp blades piercing flesh rang out.
Like a tiger among sheep, Shaoyu, with his enhanced physique enhanced by the leaping red scales and his exquisite Taijutsu, wielded the Blood Blades and moved freely through the Root ninja's encirclement.
Each flash was accompanied by the fall of a Root ninja.
His movements were so fast that they left only afterimages; his blood-stained dagger was incredibly sharp and could deform and extend at any time, making it seem impossible to defend against.
Occasionally, when ninjutsu is about to strike, it is instantly blocked or deflected by his incredible agility or a shield formed from his blood.
In just a few dozen seconds, more than half of the dozen or so elite Root ninjas who rushed up had fallen, their blood staining the ground red.
The remaining few continued to fight to the death, but their eyes were now inevitably filled with horror.
Danzo's expression grew increasingly grim.
His opponent almost wiped out his men solely by relying on Taijutsu and that strange ability to control blood.
This level of strength is definitely at the Kage Level, or even higher! He can't wait any longer.
Taking advantage of the moment when Shaoyu had his back to him and parried a Root ninja's wind blade, Danzo's eyes flashed with a fierce light, and he quickly Hand Seals, frantically gathering chakra into his mouth.
Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!
(Thanks for the gifts, brothers! (*σ´∀`)σ