In that instant, a massive skeletal figure burst forth from Arata's body, its bones black and purple, wreathed in faint violet flames.
The bones assembled into a full humanoid form, encasing Arata completely.
Muscles and skin soon grew over the skeleton, transforming the towering frame into a colossal giant, exuding an aura of overwhelming terror.
Finally, black-purple armor draped over the massive figure, and a giant long sword materialized in its hands.
A faint purple glow shimmered across its surface.
The onlookers could only stare in disbelief as the giant raised its sword.
Before the enemy could even react, Arata's Susanoo swung in a single, deafening arc.
A shockwave ripped through the surrounding area, obliterating everything in its path.
When the dust settled, Uchiha Arata's opponents were gone, vanished without a trace.
Yet, from the ruins, Shisumura Danzo suddenly appeared, completely unharmed, as if untouched by the destructive swing.
There was not even a trace of injury on him. Without hesitation, he turned and fled into the distance.
Arata's eyes widened slightly at Danzo's flawless appearance.
A flash of irritation crossed his face, and he ground his teeth, but he did not pursue.
Killing Danzo in a fit of rage would satisfy him now, but chasing him further risked angering the Third Hokage, Iruka Hiruzen.
Every high-ranking official in Konoha knew the long-standing bond between the Third Hokage and Danzo.
Hiruzen would not tolerate harm coming to his old friend, no matter what.
Though Danzo had his own ambitions within Root, he had also secretly helped the Third Hokage deal with countless hidden problems.
So when Arata's Susanoo obliterated the area and Danzo emerged unscathed, Hiruzen's face had momentarily shifted with worry....until he realized Danzo survived, and his expression softene.
Arata's glare followed Danzo's retreating figure, and though his hand twitched to strike, he forced himself to stand down.
He turned, looking down at the crowd gathered beneath the towering Susanoo.
Slowly, he let the divine power of the Mangekyō Sharingan dissipate, the giant's form gradually fading.
The afterglow of its power carried him down gently, like a celestial being descending to the mortal world.
As the Susanoo vanished, those around Arata instinctively stepped back, their gazes drawn to his eyes.....the crimson Sharingan, both unique and terrifying, still burning with power.
Memories of the giant's invincible strike lingered in their minds, compelling them to maintain their distance.
Arata landed steadily, his stance unwavering.
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Hiruzen stepped forward cautiously, his eyes measuring Arata's presence.
Behind Arata, Uchiha clan members, led by Uchiha Fugaku, instinctively gathered closer, forming an unspoken shield.
A tense stand-off emerged between the Hokage and the Uchiha delegation.
Hiruzen did not express any displeasure. The loss of Uchiha Arata's comrade, Uchiha Shisui, weighed heavily on him, and he could not ignore the connection between Shisui's death and Danzo.
More importantly, Arata's sheer display of power had left an undeniable impression.
In the ninja world, strength equaled authority.
Just as Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha had once established Konoha through their unmatched power, so too did Arata's display command respect.
Arata's gaze softened slightly as he acknowledged the approaching Hokage. "Greetings, Third Hokage."
Hiruzen did not take offense at the formal tone.
Everyone understood that anger and grief could push even the most disciplined shinobi to the edge.
Danzo had clearly crossed the line this time.
The Third Hokage's eyes lingered on Arata's Mangekyō Sharingan, and he could not help but think of Uchiha Shisui.
What a fine young ninja, bearing the same resolute eyes as Arata, a perfect inheritor of the Uchiha's legacy of the mirror fire.
Had Shisui been nurtured properly, he might have matched Arata in strength.
Yet now… he was gone, destroyed by Danzo's ambition.
Hiruzen's heart tightened, and he removed his Hokage hat, placing it solemnly on his chest. With a deep bow, he addressed the gathered Uchiha.
The gesture left the clan members stunned, unable to process why the high and mighty Hokage would bow to them.
Their anger softened, replaced by confusion and awe.
After rising, Hiruzen spoke, his voice tinged with sorrow: "I deeply apologize regarding Uchiha Shisui.
As the leader of Konoha, I failed to restrain Danzo and allow his reckless actions.
I promise that I will see this matter through and give you an explanation."
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