Who Gave You the Courage to Fight Back?

"Izanagi could manipulate the boundary between dreams and reality, achieving the effect of immortality. However, after using it, the Sharingan would go blind."

Orochimaru, who had arrived a step too late, wore an amused smile as he explained.

What Hikaru meant was that Danzo had learned the Uchiha Clan's forbidden technique, Izanagi, then transplanted Sharingan onto himself to make himself effectively immortal. Of course, that only applied in battle; it did not mean mastering the technique would grant eternal life.

If that were true, the Uchiha Clan would have long since ruled the world, and even the Sage of Six Paths would still be alive and well.

"Without Uchiha blood, controlling too many Sharingan requires a stronger body. That was where the First Hokage's cells came in."

Without the slightest hesitation, Orochimaru sold Danzo out completely, spilling everything like beans from a bamboo tube. Every high-ranking official was left reeling. So that was it. No wonder Danzo had committed such heinous acts.

Digging out the Sharingan of Uchiha people was bad enough, but he had even transplanted the First Hokage's cells. Didn't that mean he had tampered with the First Hokage's corpse?!

"Danzo, was everything Orochimaru said true?!"

Even the Third Hokage's voice had changed. It was easy to imagine just how disappointed and shocked he was.

"Phew..."

Under everyone's stares and accusations, Danzo took a deep breath. He undid his clothes and slowly unwrapped the bandages around his body. He understood now. No matter what he said, no one would believe him. In that case, he would fight.

It was impossible for Danzo to surrender without resistance. But even if he had to die, he would not let Uchiha Hikaru have an easy time of it! Danzo's venomous gaze swept over Hikaru, then Orochimaru as well.

Orochimaru had sold