Danzo—or rather, the soul from another world occupying Danzo's body—laughed loudly, his laughter echoing through the silent forest and startling flocks of birds into flight.
"That's right, I'm not from this world." Madness gleamed in his single eye. "I've been in this world for decades. It took me great effort to climb to my current position and build my own power... I will never allow anyone to ruin my plans. Your appearance wasn't part of the original plot. It doesn't matter if you deny it. Just die!"
Before his words had even faded, an even more terrifying surge of chakra erupted from Danzo's body. His skin began to redden, veins bulging like coiling dragons as the air around him warped from the intense heat.
"Seventh Gate: Gate of Wonder, open!"
Violent chakra formed tangible shockwaves that uprooted the surrounding trees. Neji had to cross his arms before him just to barely hold his ground. He could clearly see that Danzo's chakra had increased dozens of times over in an instant, reaching the peak of Shadow Rank!
"Resources in the Ninja World are limited." Danzo's voice warped under the force of his chakra. "Ōtsutsuki Bloodline, Tailed Beasts, Rinnegan... they're all mine! You, some late-arriving transmigrator—what right do you have to compete with me?"
Neji's heart sank. He finally understood Danzo's true objective—this transmigrator not only knew every opportunity in the Naruto World, but also intended to monopolize those resources and eventually reach Six Paths Level, or even beyond!
"Madman..." Neji gritted out. "I already told you, you've got the wrong person..."
Neji's face was solemn, but inwardly, he steadily continued provoking Danzo.
"Enough nonsense. Die!"
With that, Danzo stomped the ground and shot toward Neji like a cannonball. He moved so fast that a sonic boom cloud lingered where he had