Kill on Sight!

Danzo forced the words from deep in his throat, each one edged with fury he could barely contain.

"We can't keep giving in to that little lunatic!"

"We have to stand firm and show him we're willing to fight to the death!"

He paused, his Adam's apple bobbing.

"Remind that brat the battle to surround and kill him is coming. Tell him not to start trouble!"

Torune nodded, rose, and headed for the door. His footsteps echoed down the passage, growing fainter.

Danzo sat in his stone chair and stared at the Iron Gate.

The candle flame flickered against the wall.

Then came the shock of Chakra surging outside.

Not one burst, but a relentless series of them. Earth Release struck the ground with dull thuds. Fire Release hissed through the air. Kunai clanged against the walls, mingled with grunts and furious shouts...

Danzo shot to his feet.

His grip made the cane creak, and the half of his face beneath the bandages twisted out of shape. He strode toward the door, fast and heavy, his wooden sandals clattering over the stone slabs.

"You wicked little Uchiha brat!"

"You think you can do whatever you please!"

Danzo rushed through the doorway and down the passage. The torches on either side whipped in the draft as he passed, their flames trailing streaks of orange light behind him.

He moved quickly, but inwardly he hesitated.

Should he use the Forbidden Jutsu Izanagi ahead of time...?

Every Sharingan he had stored had cost him an immense amount of effort to obtain.

As he reached the end of the passage, Danzo slowed. The fury churning in his one eye gradually subsided.

He made his decision. He would not use Izanagi!

He had only three Sharingan left in reserve. Each was a last resort that