"That fool is asking to die!"
"All those years of effort, wasted."
Hidden in his own dimension, Vortex Mask watched the two fight across space-time, anger stirring in his heart.
He had been methodically carrying out his plan, intending to use Danzo to accomplish everything he had plotted.
Who would have thought that arrogant fool would choose this moment to challenge Xia Le?
At the same time, however, Vortex Mask gained an even clearer understanding of Xia Le's strength.
"Sage techniques!"
"His attacks have evolved completely. They're stronger than ninjutsu now. His Fire Release and Lightning Release have both reached the level of forbidden techniques!"
"He truly deserves to be called the Uchiha Clan's strongest!"
At that thought, anger surfaced on his face again.
"Danzo, you really deserve to die!"
"Your death doesn't matter, but now I'll have to revise my plans and find someone else!"
Just then.
Tender green shoots suddenly sprouted from the scorched ground, then grew rapidly before their eyes.
A figure staggered out from within them.
"Your strength really is beyond belief, Xia Le!"
"Have you already become this proficient with sage techniques?"
A low voice rang out as Black-Faced Mask appeared again.
"But killing me won't be that easy!"
Xia Le raised an eyebrow, genuinely a little surprised.
"It seems you have some rather remarkable tricks."
His eyes narrowed, then abruptly changed the next second as his Mangekyō Sharingan emerged.
"Then I'll get a little more serious!"
As his words fell, he stepped forward with his right foot. With that single step, countless figures flickered into existence throughout the surrounding forest, twisting as they appeared.
Thousands upon thousands stood packed together like an army of ninja, a sight that made the scalp prickle.
Every figure was another Xia Le. It was a stunning spectacle.
"Black