Flying Thunder God Technique Activated…
Naruto's figure appeared atop a tall building.
Dressed in a black, skin-tight outfit with a black cloak draped over his shoulders, it fluttered in the wind, producing a faint rustling sound.
At some point, his once-golden hair had turned jet-black, and his face was concealed by a black fox mask.
Fueled by a blazing desire for revenge, Naruto's first target was Danzo Shimura and his dark organization, Root.
The rumors branding Naruto as a monster had been meticulously orchestrated and spread by Danzo.
He called it "tempering the Jinchūriki's mental fortitude."
Naruto had no idea where Root's base was located, but fortunately, the system knew.
"System, mark the Root base on the map."
[Command received.]
[Ding! System searching…]
[Beep! Search complete…]
[Location marked on the map. Please open the map interface to view.]
With a thought, a three-dimensional projection of a map appeared in Naruto's mind.
Following the red marker on the map, Naruto moved at high speed.
A colossal tree towered above him when he arrived. The marker indicated the base was beneath this tree.
In the blink of an eye, two masked ANBU appeared before Naruto. The barrier protecting Root had evidently detected his presence.
It didn't matter—Naruto hadn't planned on assassinating anyone. His intent was slaughter.
"Who goes there?" one of the ANBU demanded.
A swift whoosh was his only answer.
Naruto's eyes narrowed as he leaped away from his original position.
The moment he left, a dozen kunai embedded themselves in the spot he had just occupied.
"Oh? As expected of ANBU trained by Root—you're masters of ambush tactics," Naruto said in a low voice, his tone tinged with mockery.
Unfazed by Naruto's taunts, the ANBU prepared for battle.
Having failed in their initial strike, they quickly drew their swords with a crisp clang, the sound piercing the night.
Three ANBU charged at Naruto simultaneously.
"Courting death!"
Crimson eyes flared to life behind the mask, and Sage Chakra erupted from Naruto's body.
The charging ANBU were torn in half instantly!
Blood sprayed like a fountain, and their bodies fell, cleaved in two.
Naruto's grin twisted into something feral, blood splattering across his mask.
Through the mask's eyeholes, his blood-red gaze burned with murderous intent, glowing ominously in the dark.
From the surrounding shadows, figures leapt forth, encircling Naruto in a wide ring.
A closer look revealed forty-two individuals clad in white or black cloaks, each wearing an animal mask.
These were Root's elite—those not stationed as spies abroad or engaged in covert missions.
Naruto's cold eyes swept over them all.
"What's the meaning of this? You invade my base, kill my men—"
Danzo emerged slowly, leaning on his cane, his expression calm and measured.
"The dead have no need for explanations," Naruto replied, his voice resonating magnetically through the mask.
"To claim this old man's life… I'm curious to see how you intend to do it," Danzo said, raising his hand. "Seize him!"
The ANBU surged forward.
Naruto's hands formed a series of seals as he muttered, "Nine-Masked Svaha."
"Seiryu. Byakko. Suzaku. Genbu. Kinja. Tennyo. Shinigami. Hokuto Sennin. Nanto Sennin."
"Nine-Masked Beasts!"
Magical symbols lit up in the sky, glowing brilliantly, and from them emerged nine bizarre humanoid beasts, each wearing a distinct mask.
"What… are those!?" one ANBU captain exclaimed, his voice trembling.
"Looks like a summoning technique," another speculated uncertainly.
"No time to sit idly—they're coming!"
In mere moments, the ANBU were overwhelmed by the Nine-Masked Beasts.
"Impossible! My chakra's been drained completely!"
"That strength… my arm is broken!"
"Danger! Retreat! Don't let them hit you!"
Chaos erupted within the Root base as Naruto's summons wreaked havoc.
Danzo's expression shifted slightly. Deciding to retreat, he turned to leave.
Faced with such overwhelming power, it was better to regroup and reassess. As for the slaughtered ANBU? He considered them expendable—easily replaced.
But Naruto wasn't about to let Danzo escape.
Drawing his Zanpakutō, Naruto surged forward.
"Protect Lord Danzo!"
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Steel clashed, sparks flying as Naruto cut down anyone who dared stand in his way.
"You're a loyal dog, but your master abandoned you long ago," Naruto sneered, cutting down another ANBU with a single slash.
Narrowing his eyes, he hurled a kunai at Danzo.
Danzo sidestepped, narrowly avoiding the weapon as it embedded itself in the ground before him.
The kunai bore a seal.
Flying Thunder God Technique.
Danzo's instincts screamed danger as Naruto materialized before him in an instant.
Shlick!
Naruto drove his blade straight through Danzo's heart.
"Gah…" Danzo coughed, blood spilling from his lips. His eyes widened in disbelief.
To be assassinated in his own base…
But the searing pain in his chest and his rapidly draining life force confirmed it was no illusion.
"Who… are you?" Danzo's voice wavered, barely a whisper.
"I told you—dead men don't need to know," Naruto replied, withdrawing his blade, leaving a crimson streak in its wake.
Danzo collapsed lifelessly to the ground, his consciousness fading like the tide receding from the shore.
Floating into the air, Naruto rose above the Root base.
"Consider this as a farewell gift."
A massive sphere of chakra formed in his hands.
"Giant Rasenshuriken."
"Get out of here! That thing is dangerous!" a scout ninja shouted.
"Too late," Naruto declared coldly.
The night exploded in light and devastation.
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