The eyes on Danzo's face and on his arm were wide open!
He looked like he had seen a ghost, his face full of disbelief!
'What's going on!?'
'Failed again!!'
'Could it be that I didn't make direct eye contact?'
'No!'
'I was clearly looking right at his eyes when I cast it!'
'Besides, a technique like Kotoamatsukami doesn't even require direct eye contact to be cast!'
'As long as the target is within the aiming range, I can successfully cast the technique!'
Danzo was absolutely certain his technique was aimed directly at Takumi.
But...
'Could Kotoamatsukami have failed?!'
Danzo broke out in a cold sweat.
'Impossible!'
'Kotoamatsukami is hailed as the strongest Genjutsu… how could it fail!'
'Hmm...'
'Perhaps my voice was too soft?'
'That's possible...'
Danzo silently found an excuse for himself.
Because he felt that in both previous attempts, he had given the command to Takumi in a low voice.
'Maybe his hearing isn't good and he didn't hear it!'
Hesitating for a few seconds, Danzo approached Takumi again.
This time, he raised his volume slightly.
"Come with me."
This time, Danzo didn't confidently turn and walk away, and he just stood there.
However, Takumi still showed no reaction.
He didn't even look up at him!
"Come with me!"
Danzo, refusing to believe it, shouted again, this time very loudly!
Even people nearby heard it!
And Takumi finally reacted!
He looked up at Danzo in confusion.
"Huh? Is something wrong? Why should I come with you?"
Hearing this, Danzo felt as if struck by lightning!
His body trembled involuntarily, his mouth hung wide open, and his visible eye was wide and round.
'Th-this is impossible!'
'Kotoamatsukami absolutely cannot fail!'
But the situation before him was crystal clear!
Takumi was completely unaffected by Kotoamatsukami.
He simply wasn't obeying Danzo's command!
'This!?'
'There must, must be something wrong somewhere!'
Danzo couldn't believe that Kotoamatsukami had failed, but looking at Takumi's confused expression, he had no choice!
'Is... is something the matter?'
Takumi looked confused and speechless, staring at Danzo.
It was as if he was looking at an idiot.
'Damn it...'
Danzo gritted his teeth.
Although angry, he couldn't lay a hand on a child in the middle of the street.
With no other choice, he could only slink away dejectedly.
Watching Danzo's retreating back, Takumi's heart was bursting with joy!
'Damn, that was just too satisfying!'
'If only I had a phone right now… I'd definitely take a picture of Danzo like this and save it!'
'It's just too hilarious!'
"You there! Come here!"
Reaching a shadowy area, Danzo commanded. Several Root's members wearing animal masks immediately gathered around him.
Danzo hadn't given up yet.
He was going to use Kotoamatsukami on Takumi one more time!
But Kotoamatsukami has a cooldown of roughly half an hour.
During this time, they still needed to keep a close eye on Takumi. He would try again later!
He needed to see if it was his problem or Takumi's problem!
"You, keep a close watch on that brat."
"Report back to me in half an hour."
After speaking, Danzo left in a huff.
The Root's members were also puzzled.
'What's going on with Danzo-sama?'
'Did he fail?'
'Why didn't that kid follow him?'
But they didn't ask further. The group jumped onto the rooftops, slipped into the alleys, and continued surveilling Takumi.
As for Takumi, after finishing his meal, he unhurriedly went to a nearby tea house to drink tea.
While eating earlier, he had run a quick simulation.
Danzo wouldn't give up yet, and he would come find him again later.
So, he might as well cooperate with Danzo, just sit here, and make the Root's members' job a little easier.
Over an hour later, the unwilling Danzo came looking for him again.
He didn't even need to ask the Root's members, because he spotted Takumi drinking tea on the street at a glance.
'This guy, is he completely without fear?'
Danzo's old face was extremely gloomy.
Kotoamatsukami had completely cooled down.
And to test that his Kotoamatsukami was indeed working fine, he had just successfully brainwashed someone in the basement, making that person commit suicide.
This was his second attempt after the cooldown.
This time, he refused to believe it wouldn't work.
Silently entering the tea house, he waved his hand to summon a server.
"One pot of green tea."
Danzo said very aloofly.
The young woman serving tea was greatly surprised to see it was Danzo.
After all, a big shot like Danzo usually hid in Konoha's shadows and rarely showed himself personally.
'What wind was blowing today?'
'He actually came here to drink tea?'
'How peculiar!'
2 minutes later.
"Please enjoy."
The tea house server brought the tea.
Danzo looked calm, rolled up his sleeves, and began to taste it.
Meanwhile, Takumi in front of him was also leisurely rocking in his chair, unhurriedly drinking his tea.
'He seems to have no defenses at all... this kid, perhaps he hasn't noticed me at all?'
Danzo's gaze was cold as he watched Takumi's back.
'It should be about time now.'
Danzo seized the moment. This time, to be safe, he deliberately lifted a bit of his bandage, revealing the Sharingan through the gap, and cast the Genjutsu on Takumi.
'Kotoamatsukami!'
A massive amount of Pupil Power was released from Danzo's eye.
The command followed:
[Submit to me!]
Under normal circumstances, the target would have been brainwashed by a direct attack like this.
But to be safe, Danzo sustained the Pupil Power release for over 10 seconds this time!
He only stopped when he felt his eye was about to strain.
'Hmph, that should be enough this time.'
'I refuse to believe I'll miss again.'
Danzo adjusted his bandage back in satisfaction.
He felt Takumi must have been hit this time!
'Damn it, from this close, aiming at his head for over ten seconds, it's impossible for him to remain conscious!'
'He must have been brainwashed by now!'
"By my command, stand up and follow me."
Danzo's sinister voice came from behind.
'As expected, that old scoundrel Danzo still won't give up.'
Takumi raised an eyebrow.
He silently took a sip of tea.
For some reason, for someone who hadn't fallen for the Genjutsu at all, Danzo talking like this was just too comical!
He had already guessed the outcome.
"By my command, stand up and follow me."
Danzo, unwilling, shouted again, this time his tone was noticeably more anxious!
'Kotoamatsukami isn't working, Danzo. Stop wasting your effort.'
Takumi thought to himself, his face full of satisfaction.
'This Genjutsu resistance is just too strong!'
'The Pupil Power Danzo just released felt like a gust of wind to him.'
'Not the slightest bit harmful!'
"This!?"
After two unsuccessful shouts, Danzo was completely dumbfounded!
'Th-this... how is this possible!?'
'How is it still not...'
Danzo was in shock, but suddenly, his expression changed!
Because Takumi actually stood up!
'What's this, could it be?'
Danzo's heart surged with joy!
But Takumi walked straight to the counter: "Boss, where's the restroom?"
'This...!!'
'Impossible! This can't be real!'
'There must be something wrong somewhere!!'
Danzo fell into self-doubt!
'What in the world is going on? Why does he have no reaction to the Genjutsu?'
'Was my casting posture wrong?'
Danzo's mind was getting muddled.
The strongest Sharingan he went through so much trouble to obtain had actually failed against Takumi!
He really didn't know what is going on!
He even hoped that would explain this to him!
And Takumi, seeing Danzo's stunned and dazed appearance, decided to twist the knife.
After coming out of the restroom, he deliberately went up to Danzo and said with a shocked expression, "Huh, it's you again?"
"Are you... following me?"
Hearing this, Danzo's face instantly turned green.
The owner rushed over to explain: "Takumi, this is Danzo-sama."
Takumi looked as if a lightbulb was lit up: "Oh! So you're Danzo-sama!"
"My apologies, I was rude earlier."
"Why does your face look so awful? Did you eat something bad, or did you forget your money?"
Already feeling frustrated, hearing Takumi speak like this made Danzo feel even worse!
His expression looked like he had swallowed a fly!
Extremely frustrated!
"Boss, here's my tea money. By the way, Danzo-sama seems to have forgotten his money, I'll pay for him."
Takumi cheerfully took out two banknotes and slapped them on the table.
After finishing, he didn't forget to walk up to Danzo's seat and add insult to injury: "Danzo-sama, I've already paid for you!"
"If there's something you need, you can just tell me directly. No need to keep following me."
Danzo didn't dare say a word?
He could only stare at Takumi with vacant, bewildered gaze.
Three hours later...
The Root's members found the tea house.
"Danzo-sama, what are you doing here? That brat has already gone home."
"Wait, Danzo-sama, how long have you been sitting here!?"
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FOR EVERY 50 POWER STONES, I'LL UPLOAD ONE CHAPTER