Shisui-sensei's Body Flicker Technique allows several illusionary shadow clones to constantly shift between reality and illusion!
If this technique is used against a small group, the opponents would struggle to deal with the ten or so indistinguishable clones, making them a formidable challenge.
However, if it's used against a larger group, like now, with ten or so clones facing six elite Root ninjas, the pressure is significantly reduced as each ninja only has to deal with two or three clones.
As a result, this technique allows Uchiha Akira to hold his own against the six Root ninjas.
But defeating them? That's a different story!
Especially with Keiko nearby, who hasn't left and is still a burden to Uchiha Akira.
One of the illusionary clones appeared before Keiko, and Uchiha Akira's true body replaced the clone.
He quickly grabbed Keiko, dodging a vacuum blast aimed at them!
Danzo is a Kage-level figure, after all, so Uchiha Akira naturally didn't underestimate him!
Once Uchiha Akira revealed his true form, the illusionary clones began to dissipate one by one.
The six Root ninjas quickly formed a semicircle, surrounding Uchiha Akira and Keiko.
"Master Akira, you don't need to worry about me. If you can escape, you should go!"
By now, Keiko could see that Uchiha Akira was capable of holding his own against the Root ninjas. She realized that her presence was indeed a hindrance and spoke up.
"Escape? Who do you think I am? My goal isn't just to survive—I'm here to kill Danzo!"
Hearing Keiko's words, Uchiha Akira glanced at her, thinking to himself.
Of course, he didn't say this out loud.
Taking a deep breath, Uchiha Akira lowered his stance, slightly dropping his center of gravity.
At the same time, he silently commanded: "Fourth Gate, Gate of Pain, open!"
His chakra began to boil like hot water, and his skin turned red, as if he had been cooked like a shrimp!
"Fifth Gate, Gate of Limit, open!"
Sizzling sounds filled the air as the temperature of his skin rose, and even wisps of steam became visible.
The chakra surging within him made Uchiha Akira's clothes flutter wildly!
"Sixth Gate, Gate of View, open!"
Boom!
Chakra exploded from Uchiha Akira's body, surrounding him in a visible, intense blue aura that looked like a flame enveloping his entire being!
From a distance, his appearance was like that of a blue-flamed Super Saiyan!
"How is this possible? This amount of chakra... He can open the Eight Gates to this level!?"
Danzo's expression changed as he witnessed Uchiha Akira's chakra erupting. The sheer intensity of it made even him feel threatened!
The six Root ninjas exchanged looks, each one filled with dread.
If Uchiha Akira previously felt like a fierce little wildcat, now his presence was like a ferocious tiger descending from the mountains!
When they attacked Shisui, didn't his Eight Gates only allow him to open the Third Gate?
But now?
This... How many gates has he opened now?
In just a month, has his Eight Gates technique advanced to such a level?
Is this what it means to be a genius? In just a year, he's reached a point where even I feel a deep sense of danger!
Killing intent.
Feeling the terrifying speed at which Uchiha Akira's power was increasing, Danzo's killing intent intensified threefold!
"Kill him, all of you…" Danzo planted his cane into the ground, his expression more serious than ever as he gave the order.
He was preparing to join the fight himself, teaming up with his six elite subordinates to eliminate Uchiha Akira.
Just as Danzo spoke, two of the Root ninjas cautiously raised their hands and threw shuriken at Uchiha Akira.
"Seventh Gate, Gate of Wonder, open!"
At that moment, Uchiha Akira suddenly shouted!
Immediately, his chakra exploded again, and his once handsome, youthful face became twisted and fierce!
The violent chakra aura alone was enough to repel the incoming shuriken!
"He... He repelled the shuriken with just the force of his chakra aura!?"
The Root ninjas gasped in shock at the sight.
"The Seventh Gate? He's actually opened the Seventh Gate!?"
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