Naruto and Sasuke stood side by side, exuding an overwhelming aura. Though they hadn't made a move yet, Shimura Danzo could feel an icy chill creeping up his spine.
There was no chance for strategy. There was no chance for victory.
But Danzo was not a man who gave up easily. His face twisted into a fierce snarl as he took a deep breath, then exhaled with the force of a raging storm.
A barrage of razor-sharp wind blades exploded from his mouth, cutting through the air like invisible swords.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves!"
But he wasn't done yet. Danzo's hands blurred as he formed another set of seals before spitting out a series of high-speed wind bullets.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!"
The combined attack was merciless. The wind blades howled, the air pressure surged, and the deadly projectiles rained down upon Naruto and Sasuke like an unstoppable force.
Sasuke, however, remained unshaken. He simply watched as Naruto stepped forward.
Naruto's golden chakra cloak shimmered. Without even lifting a hand, the robe-like energy flared out, transforming into a massive chakra tail. With one sweeping motion, the attacks that Danzo had so meticulously prepared were completely obliterated.
The wind blades and bullets vanished like mere sparks in the wind.
Danzo's eyes widened in sheer disbelief.
What the hell?!
Am I just a punching bag for this brat?!
Meanwhile, Naruto stared at his own outstretched hand, excitement gleaming in his eyes.
"Whoa! That was awesome!" he grinned.
Kurama's voice rumbled inside his head.
"You're still a long way from mastering my power, kid."
Naruto's grin widened. "I'll work even harder!"
His gaze then shifted back to Danzo, who was now visibly shaken. A mischievous smirk appeared on Naruto's lips.
"Hey, old man… I think it's my turn now."
Danzo tensed. The power of the Nine Tails was too immense. His only hope was to use his vast experience to outmaneuver Naruto.
That was his plan—until Naruto disappeared in a golden flash.
Danzo barely had time to register what happened before he felt an impact.
A fist—fast and heavy—slammed into his chest. His body folded like a piece of paper. His vision blurred, and his ribs cracked under the immense force.
BOOM!
Danzo was sent flying like a cannonball. His body smashed into a stone wall, creating a massive crater upon impact.
He coughed up a mouthful of blood and slumped to the ground, clutching his chest in agony.
Everything hurt. His internal organs felt like they had been completely rearranged.
"This can't be happening…!"
Gritting his teeth, he had no choice.
"Izanagi!"
One of the Sharingan on his arm shut forever. His injuries vanished, and his body rewound to its previous state.
Outside the crater, Naruto peeked in curiously.
"Uh… did I just kill him?"
Sasuke, standing beside him, glanced at the destruction and shrugged.
"Probably. With that speed and power, I don't see how he could've survived."
Naruto scratched his head. "Oh… does that mean I'm in trouble?"
Sasuke sighed and shook his head. "Don't overthink it. He was a villain, and if you want to become Hokage, you have to take responsibility for protecting the village—even if it means eliminating threats."
Naruto blinked, processing Sasuke's words. "Really? That makes sense!"
Sasuke smirked slightly.
Though he couldn't help but wonder—why did Naruto have control over Kurama's power already? He hadn't gone through the same hardships as before.
Then it hit him.
Shinomiya Uzumaki.
Sasuke's eyes drifted to the corner of the battlefield. There he was, sitting comfortably on a sofa, watching the fight unfold with a smile.
What is that guy's deal?
Sasuke pushed the thought aside. There was still one problem left.
Danzo was back.
Naruto's eyes widened. "Wait! He's still alive?!"
"He used Izanagi," Sasuke explained. "A forbidden technique that rewinds his death. But he only has one Sharingan left."
"One more death, and he's finished."
Naruto grinned. "Then let's do it!"
Before Sasuke could explain further, Naruto disappeared again.
Danzo only saw a golden blur before—
WHAM!
Another devastating punch landed, sending him flying again.
But the moment he was about to crash into the ground—
POOF!
His body dissolved into nothing and reappeared in another location.
Naruto was stunned. "Huh?"
Sasuke sighed. "You were too fast. Izanagi allows him to negate all damage for a limited time. You attacked while the technique was still active."
Naruto frowned. "Oh… wait. So that means—"
He turned his head just in time to see Danzo dashing away.
"—he's trying to run!"
Naruto's body flickered, and in an instant, he was in Danzo's path.
"You're not getting away, old man!"
Danzo's face contorted with frustration.
"Damn brat, you've gone too far!"
Summoning the last of his strength, Danzo coated his kunai with razor-sharp wind chakra and lunged at Naruto.
But the moment his blade made contact—
A translucent fox head materialized around Naruto's body.
CRACK!
The kunai shattered like brittle glass.
Danzo's mind went blank.
…What just happened?
Before he could react, Naruto's foot slammed into his chest, sending him soaring through the air.
"Catch, Sasuke!"
Sasuke smirked as he saw Danzo flying straight toward him.
He activated his Mangekyō Sharingan.
"Time to end this."
As Danzo reached him, Sasuke's Susanoo formed in an instant. A massive skeletal hand snatched Danzo out of the air, gripping him tightly.
Danzo struggled, but it was useless.
"This is your end," Sasuke said coldly.
His left eye spun violently, unleashing a surge of black flames.
"Amaterasu!"
The inextinguishable fire swallowed Danzo whole. His agonized screams echoed as the flames consumed him.
Naruto crossed his arms. "Welp. That's one problem solved."
Sasuke exhaled, his Susanoo fading away.
The battlefield fell silent.
Only Shinomiya Uzumaki remained seated, watching with a calm smile.
Danzo was gone. His reign of manipulation and control had finally come to an end.
Naruto turned to Sasuke. "Hey, what's next?"
Sasuke looked up at the sky. "I don't know… but this is just the beginning."
Naruto grinned. "Then let's keep moving forward!"
Far away, Shinomiya Uzumaki chuckled.
The chessboard had been set. The pieces had been moved.
And now, the real game was about to begin.
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