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"This kid...!"
Danzo was shocked. He hadn't expected Haruto to dodge his attack so effortlessly.
For over six months, Danzo had been gathering information on Haruto, observing him train with Sasuke for only an hour a day. Most of what he saw was basic kunai practice and rudimentary martial arts, with no notable progress. Yet, here Haruto was, moving with precision and agility that defied all expectations.
There was no time to process the shock, though, as Haruto's counterattack followed swiftly.
"Fire Release: Fireball Technique!"
A massive fireball, resembling a small meteorite, surged into view once again.
"!!!"
Everyone present was stunned.
It turned out Haruto had created that enormous fireball!
They had initially thought it was the work of the invaders.
Sarutobi Asuma exclaimed, "Is this really the same Haruto we know?"
Kurenai Yuhi, wide-eyed, added, "He's so... handsome. His previous playful attitude was all an act. He's bold, fearless... this transformation is so captivating."
Sarutobi Asuma was baffled. "???"
Yamanaka Inoichi spoke next, "It's unmistakable. I can sense it clearly—this fireball is fueled by Haruto's own chakra. But the sheer amount of chakra is staggering!"
Hiashi agreed, "Under my Byakugan, the amount of chakra inside Haruto is overwhelming! I've never seen anything like it."
Akimichi Choza added, "That fireball is enormous. Danzo may be strong, but he's not as young as he used to be. We should help him."
"No!" Nara Shikaku quickly interjected. "We shouldn't interfere. Right now, Danzo's survival is less important than the *truth*. Haruto might be the key to exposing the secrets that the higher-ups have been hiding."
Inoichi held no desire to intervene. Just days ago, Danzo had forced the Yamanaka clan to send one of their members to the Root organization. Faced with Danzo's power and influence, Inoichi had reluctantly chosen a young clan member, Yamazaka, to join.
Aburame Shibi had also faced similar pressure. Danzo had set his sights on Aburame Shino, despite Shino being only 8 years old. Shibi had refused, knowing the toll Root would take on his son. Thankfully, another Aburame clan member had volunteered in Shino's place, preventing the recruitment.
Every clan leader in Konoha harbored silent resentment towards Danzo.
As the fireball appeared, Danzo finally understood. No wonder his men had failed to assassinate Haruto, and no wonder Haruto could hold his ground against over 30 Root ninjas.
This Uchiha, Haruto, was frighteningly powerful!
Desperate, Danzo quickly gathered chakra in his throat and unleashed, "Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere!"
A high-pressure wind sphere shot out, hurtling towards the fireball like a missile.
Might Guy, watching, was perplexed. "What is Danzo thinking? Wind only feeds fire! Using Wind Release against a Fireball Technique will just make the fire bigger!"
Kakashi noticed the subtlety. "No, Danzo isn't trying to extinguish the fire. He's just diverting its path, steering it away from himself. But we need to stop it before it causes more damage. If it lands in the village, the destruction will be massive!"
"Curses!"
Realizing the risk, the other ninjas quickly rushed to put out the fire.
Meanwhile, the standoff between Haruto and Danzo persisted.
"Old thief!" Haruto spat. "You'll do anything to save your skin! Aren't you even worried about hurting innocent people?"
Danzo's contemptuous glare bore into Haruto. "Hmph! You created the fireball. If anyone gets hurt, the blame falls on you."
Haruto sneered, "You're unbelievable. I've never seen someone so shameless!"
"Enough talk!" Danzo snapped. With years of combat experience, he recognized that Haruto's chakra and ninjutsu were immensely powerful, but his taijutsu was lacking. His best chance for victory lay in close combat.
Forming a wind blade in his hand, Danzo quickly darted behind Haruto, aiming a strike at his lower back. But Haruto, anticipating the move, jumped into the air, avoiding the attack effortlessly.
"What? How is this possible?" Danzo was bewildered. How could Haruto read his moves so easily?
Standing atop another rooftop, Haruto's eyes narrowed, revealing a pair of gleaming, scarlet orbs.
"The Sharingan! You... you activated your Sharingan?!"
The genuine, three-tomoe Sharingan glimmered in Haruto's eyes.
Danzo's shock deepened.
This had become one of the most surprising days of his life. Haruto, who he once considered nothing more than a mindless womanizer, had grown this powerful without anyone noticing.
Something wasn't right with Haruto.
"The Uchiha clan truly is full of mysteries..." an ominous thought crept into Danzo's mind. He wanted to capture Haruto alive to uncover the secret behind his sudden surge in strength.
Danzo yelled to the others, "Are you just going to stand there and watch? This maniac has corrupted countless women in the village, leaving many young men as bachelors! Now he dares slander Konoha's leadership and resist us! Capture him alive—his crimes are numerous!"
Haruto sneered. "Such twisted logic! I'm telling the truth, and your reaction shows that you want to silence me."
He paused and smirked wickedly. "Oh, by the way, Danzo, your concubine should have given birth two days ago."
Danzo was startled. "How do you know that?!"
"Heh... Of course, I know. Because that child is mine. You didn't think you were still capable, did you? A five-second man… By the way, that title came from your concubine, not from me."
Danzo's rage hit its peak. His face flushed green with fury. He wanted to release his full power, but his rational mind restrained him.
Breathing heavily, Danzo thought back. Now that he considered it, the child did bear a striking resemblance to Haruto...
"Damn it, Haruto! When I catch you, you'll wish you were dead!"
"Hiruzen!" Danzo bellowed. "Are you just going to stand there while this villain slanders us?"
Hiruzen frowned. The situation had spiraled far beyond what he had anticipated. He was surprised by Haruto's true strength, but launching a full attack on Haruto was unreasonable. He knew Haruto was telling the truth, but in this delicate situation, he felt compelled to support Danzo.
"Everyone, help Danzo! Capture Haruto alive—he does not deserve to die, but we must deal with this before the village is harmed."
The ninjas, bound by duty, could not disobey the Hokage's orders.
Surrounded, Haruto's face darkened. He sighed coldly, "Can none of you see my innocence? Hear the truth? Konoha destroyed my clan before, and now you're targeting me again. This village truly has no room for the Uchiha."
Nara Shikaku tried to reason with him. "Haruto, we're only trying to help. Come with us. I'll do everything I can to find out the truth. The Hokage is just concerned for the village's safety. You must understand—"
"Understand?!" Haruto barked. He knew surrendering would be his downfall, especially with Danzo involved.
It was time to make a move.
Just as the ninjas closed in on him, ready to strike, Haruto's mind buzzed with a sudden, ethereal voice:
**[Ding! Uchiha clan member +1. The member's potential score is SSS. Reward: Host's three-tomoe Sharingan upgraded to Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan!]**
"!!!"
Haruto's eyes gleamed with joy.
"Good! The reward for an SSS-level child is... Eternal Mangekyo!"
With renewed confidence, Haruto raised his hand. "Complete Susanoo, rise!"
In an instant, blue chakra surged and formed around Haruto's body.
"What is that...? Everyone, move!" Sarutobi Hiruzen shouted.
He knew exactly what this chakra signified.
As a massive blue figure began to form, the sheer terror of the scene became undeniable.
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