"Since there's no other way, let's Danzo one by one."
"Ah, Inoichi- senpai, are you ready?"
Kakashi's right hand was once again covered with leaping blue lightning. Under the reflection of the blue lightning, Kakashi and Inoichi Yamanaka counted down in perfect unison.
Three, two, one!
Kakashi swung his Lightning Blade without hesitation, piercing Danzo's heart once more. Although Danzo regained consciousness a second before being pierced by the Lightning Blade, that mere second was clearly not enough time to make any move. Danzo could only watch helplessly as his heart was pierced.
This time, Danzo's 'corpse' hadn't even touched the ground before it abruptly disappeared before Kakashi's eyes, leaving no trace. Undoubtedly, Danzo had once again paid the price by using an unknown method of resurrection.
Danzo full of Sharingan closed permanently once again.
" The Yamanaka Clan's Mind Body Switch Technique can actually control the Sharingan's power... It must be that kid Inoichi."
"Thank you for remembering, Lord Danzo. However, I have another question for you. Where is my Lord Danzo, Yamanaka Fū, now?"
Inoichi Yamanaka, using Kakashi's body, greeted Danzo. If it weren't for the fact that he still hadn't found his clan's Jonin, Yamanaka Fū, Inoichi wouldn't have wanted to say another word to this old man.
Since Inoichi became the clan leader, more than a dozen members of the Yamanaka Clan have disappeared without a trace after entering the Root. Yamanaka Fū is the strongest member and one of the few clan members who can still be contacted.
But not long ago, Yamanaka Fū also lost contact. As the clan leader, Inoichi Yamanaka naturally had to search for the missing clansmen.
" Yamanaka Fū... he was indeed a very outstanding Root ninja, but it's a pity you'll never see him again."
Danzo, what do you mean?!
Inoichi Yamanaka; the only possibility seemed to be that he would never see him again...
"Hmph, of course it's what you think. Although Yamanaka Fū is quite talented, it's a pity he can't see his own position clearly. Only the Root are their true home!"
Inoichi Yamanaka was so Jonin he almost vomited blood. The Yamanaka Clan only had a handful of Jonin, and half of them had been wiped out in Root alone—a devastating loss.
"You despicable Danzo, you wantonly slaughter your Konoha comrades, do you think you still have a chance to live today!"
Danzo chuckled dismissively, biting his left finger until it bled and began Hand Seals.
"Whether we survive or not is not up to you to decide, Summoning Technique."
A creature comparable in size to the summoning beasts of the Sannin Swordsmen, the legendary Baku that devours dreams, descended upon this place, crushing a large swath of trees.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Sannin all signed contracts with powerful summoning beasts. Danzo, who dreamed of becoming Hokage, Danzo naturally unwilling to fall behind. Although he did not find the Summoning World, he did find a powerful summoning beast.
" Baku, attack target."
Upon receiving Danzo's order, Baku stretched out its long nose and inhaled forcefully, creating a suction power comparable to Wind Release Ninjutsu that even uprooted trees!
The battle Root ninjas and the Anbu was also disrupted. At this moment, everyone stopped fighting and used Chakra to attach themselves to the soles of their feet, firmly fixing themselves in place to avoid being sucked away by the Baku.
However, Kakashi, who was closer, was inevitably pulled towards the Baku even though he used Chakra to stick himself to the ground.
"Damn it, what kind of summoning beast is this? Senior Inoichi, have you ever heard of it?"
"No, but we probably won't need to do anything next. Let's just watch the show."
What does that mean? Kakashi was about to ask further when he felt the powerful suction stop, followed by a terrible scream. Judging from the volume, it was easy to tell that the scream came from Danzo's summoning beast, Baku.
" Danzo, I think your summoning beast is quite impressive. Hand over the Summoning Scroll."
After Senju kicked the Baku over with one foot, he arrogantly sat on the Baku's belly. Because his injuries were not serious, the Baku's Summoning Technique was not dispelled. However, the Baku's fur was a bit stiff, and sitting on it was not very comfortable.
" Naoki Senju...!"
Danzo practically spat out Naoki Senju's name through gritted teeth. If it weren't for him, Root wouldn't have suffered such heavy losses, to the point that they couldn't even defeat the useless Anbu.
If it weren't him, the one sitting in the Hokage's office right now, enjoying the adoration of countless Konoha, wouldn't be Tsunade, but rather Shimura Danzō!
However, the pressure Danzo exerted on Kakashi was several times stronger than the pressure Danzo was currently experiencing.
The One-Tail Jinchuriki was extremely skilled in Water Release, especially the Second Hokage's Water Release. Most importantly, he also awakened the First Hokage's Wood Release!
No one understood the power of the First Hokage and Wood Release better than Danzo, who had received Hashirama Cells. Even a small portion of Hashirama Cells required ten Sharingan to suppress, so it's hard to imagine that he could awaken Wood Release through his own bloodline and restore even a fraction of the First Hokage's strength.
Aside from half-finished products like Tenzo, his Wood Release is only good for playing around. He might be good at landscaping and real estate, but he's far from being good at fighting.
"Since we have no chance of obtaining Kakashi's Sharingan, let's try to launch a sneak attack first..."
Danzo quietly put his hands behind his back and carefully began to Hand Seals.
" Lord Naoki, be careful! He's Hand Seals!"
"Too late, Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves."
The Wind Release Ninjutsu, almost forming a continuous line, sliced through everything in its path, cutting all the trees in half at the waist. Even Danzo's own Danzo beast, Baku, was cut open with a deep, bone-revealing wound and was forced to dispel the Summoning Technique.
To achieve his goal, Danzo was willing to use any means and pay any price, even if it meant accidentally harming his own Danzo beasts.
However, Danzo's attack, which he launched at the cost of abandoning his summoning beast, had somewhat unsatisfactory results. While it caused thorough destruction to the surrounding area, it would be an exaggeration to say that Naoki Senju was completely unharmed.
" Shukaku's little tanuki's abilities are surprisingly useful."
Naoki Senju waved his hand again, and the solid sand wall crumbled instantly, blocking Danzo's Wind Release. The sand wall only showed visible wounds, and such defensive power left Danzo helpless.
But just as Danzo was about to make another move, Naoki Senju gently touched his wrist, where a wrist guard inscribed with Sealing Jutsu was located.
A katana appeared in Naoki Senju's right hand. It was a normal katana in shape, but it was seven feet four inches long, which made it look very imposing. Moreover, the blade was thin and light, which, objectively speaking, was not suitable for slashing.
But Futsunomitama is a sword that slays souls; it was not created for cleaving, but for slaying evil souls.
Naoki Senju was unwilling to kill Danzo all at once; he wanted to slowly sever Danzo's soul, letting him die in the most excruciating torment!