Naoki Senju, wielding Futsunomitama, instantly appeared before Danzo, delivering a sharp horizontal slash that left a deep, bone-revealing wound in Danzo's chest.
What's extremely strange is that although the wound was deep enough to expose the bone, Danzo didn't feel any pain, and not a single drop of blood flowed out. If it weren't for the obvious wound proving that Danzo had indeed been hit, Kakashi would have thought that Naoki Senju wasn't skilled at using a katana and had accidentally missed.
This is undoubtedly good news for Danzo. As long as Naoki Senju too overconfident and doesn't use Wood Release, he might not be no match for Naoki Senju, and might even have a chance to kill him with a single blow...
Since it was going to be a close-quarters battle... Danzo also released a Sealing Jutsu from his clothes, took out a small katana about thirty centimeters long, and then opened his mouth and spat out a stream of Wind Release Chakra.
" Wind Release: Vacuum Blade."
The short sword, imbued with Ninjutsu, had reached a length of about one meter. Although it was not as long as the Futsunomitama, this length was the most suitable for Danzo.
Heh... Watching Danzo's cautious and prepared steps, Naoki Senju found it amusing. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. Danzo's unfamiliarity with Futsunomitama gave him the confidence to compete.
However, this confidence will soon be shattered...
Danzo cautiously maintained a safe distance while probing, then, believing he had found a weakness in Naoki Senju, launched a swift attack from behind.
But Danzo had barely taken two steps when an indescribable pain instantly swept through his body, far surpassing even the agony caused by the backlash from Hashirama Cells; it felt as if it were coming from the very depths of his soul...
Deep within the soul...? It was that sword strike just now!
Danzo was startled and raised his hand to touch the wound on his chest that wasn't bleeding, but all his fingers could feel was a shallow scar...
How could this be! The wound was clearly deep enough to expose the bone, yet it's almost completely healed now? Danzo's thoughts were completely thrown into disarray at this moment. The chaotic thoughts and the pain in his soul caused Danzo to trip over his own feet, resulting in a spectacular fall.
How could Naoki Senju miss such a good opportunity? He used Futsunomitama to deliver several more blows, specifically targeting non-fatal parts such as the thighs, arms, and kidneys... Well, it's uncertain whether Danzo's kidneys are still of any use.
The familiar, excruciating pain struck, Danzo knew he would surely die if things continued this way. He struggled to his feet and stumbled away, the intense pain emanating from the depths of his soul leaving him no room for thought. He ran frantically toward Kakashi's location.
"Don't do it, I don't want him to die too quickly."
Even if Naoki Senju hadn't specifically reminded him, Kakashi wouldn't have unnecessarily helped. Danzo, who had been so arrogant just Danzo before, was beaten like a broken-backed dog after a few rounds, so there was no need for them to intervene.
" Wood Release: Cutting Technique ".
Naoki Senju casually threw a wooden spike, piercing Danzo's thigh and pinning the staggering Danzo to the ground. As Danzo reached to pull the spike out, Naoki Senju threw another prepared spike, pinning Danzo's right hand to the ground as well.
"Ahhh--"
Danzo's screams echoed through the heavens, a sound so heart-wrenching it brought tears to the eyes of all who heard it... The Cutting Technique is not merely about using a wooden splinter; it draws blood and flesh from the injured person's body, continuously growing...
The torment of both body and soul made Danzo wish he could just pass out, but to fall unconscious while his soul was damaged was harder than becoming Hokage.
Naoki Senju looked at Danzo, who was Danzo uncontrollably, without a shred of pity. He was only concerned that Danzo's death was too easy and had no concern about whether the methods used were cruel.
" Danzo, now that you can revive using Izanagi, you can now 'enjoy' yourself."
Izanagi... How could that be? How could Naoki Senju possibly know about it! It's a forbidden technique of the Uchiha Clan; he destroyed all the records about it long ago!
Danzo's biggest secret was exposed. His pupils widened, and his mind raced: No, I can't fight this kid anymore, he'll really be killed!
Although Kakashi forced him to use Izanagi three times, Danzo never felt that Kakashi was his match. He believed that as long as the fight continued, that Sharingan would eventually be his.
But Naoki Senju is different. He only wanted to torment him and take revenge using the cruelest methods. Against this kind of person, he had no chance of winning!
Since that's the case... Danzo's right hand, which was pinned down, twitched slightly, and one of his Sharingan slowly closed its eyelids... As long as he uses Izanagi, all unfavorable conditions will turn into favorable ones. The pain of the soul, the injuries of the body, the unfavorable situation, all of these will become favorable conditions!
"You want to use Izanagi on your own initiative? Danzo, are you pretending I don't exist?"
Naoki Senju pressed down with one hand, and the Chakra of One-Tail Shukaku, poured out, mixed with Shukaku's sealing power.
" Sand Waterfall Seal!"
Layer upon layer of One-Tail- Chakra tightly enveloped and sealed Danzo's right arm. Although it could not completely seal the power of Izanagi, it could prevent Danzo from actively using Izanagi. In other words, the Izanagi he left behind could only take effect after Danzo 'died'.
" Danzo, you will pay for the lives of 247 Senju Clan, one slice at a time. But don't die before that happens."
Like slicing a fish, Naoki Senju began to make dense cuts on Danzo's calves. Futsunomitama does not cause bleeding wounds, but only extreme pain and soul trauma, so Danzo's death process was extremely slow.
Moreover, with each stroke, Naoki Senju doesn't forget to launch a psychological attack.
What is 1000 minus 7?
Danzo gritted his teeth and persevered, ignoring Naoki Senju's perverse sense of humor. He had considered suicide, but his body was sealed, and he couldn't use the Reverse Four Symbols Seal. The only method he could use was to bite his tongue and commit suicide.
However, this method has been Root to be ineffective for quick suicide. The real cause of death from biting one's tongue is excessive blood loss, so the process is also very slow. Unless there are special circumstances, it only increases the suffering.
But Danzo's stubbornness made Naoki Senju even more meticulous in his execution. He couldn't let Danzo die easily; he had to make him suffer the most painful torment in the world!
"What is 1000 minus 7? If you answer correctly, I might give you a quick death."
Danzo's eyes widened. Although he didn't want to submit, sometimes, dying a quick and painless death really was a blessing.
"993!"
Seeing Danzo finally begin to wag his tail and beg for mercy, Naoki Senju revealed a satisfied, yet cruel smile.
"So, what is 993 - 7?"