A massive tree stretched across the battlefield, dividing it into two distinct sides.
"Is this... Wood Release?"
Both the Konoha and Cloud Village shinobi displayed expressions of shock.
The legendary reputation of Wood Release, forged by Hashirama Senju, had not diminished even now. Over time, it had been deified, becoming a symbol of the "God of Shinobi."
Otherwise, Danzo and Orochimaru wouldn't have gone to such lengths to revive the glory of Wood Release.
It could be said that Wood Release represented the immense power of Hashirama Senju.
Unfortunately, their efforts yielded minimal results, and no new Wood Release users had emerged in Konoha or the Senju clan since then.
Thus, the sudden appearance of Wood Release now was nothing short of earth-shattering.
At least for Konoha, it was an enormous morale boost!
Especially as the smoke of battle dissipated, revealing a figure standing tall.
"Lord Danzo! It's Lord Danzo!"
"Lord Danzo is here!"
"We're saved!"
Though Danzo's name had been notorious in Konoha, his current presence transformed him into an undeniable beacon of hope for the Konoha shinobi.
"It's Lord Danzo, and..."
"Kakashi-senpai."
Shisui murmured as he looked at Danzo and the heavily injured Kakashi by his side.
"So, you weren't abandoning your comrades—you were going to support Lord Danzo!"
Hearing this, Kakashi averted his gaze and coldly huffed, "Of course not. It was just a coincidence that I ran into Lord Danzo."
Danzo's lips twitched imperceptibly at Kakashi's defensive remark.
When Danzo had arrived at the front lines, he'd located Kakashi using the signs he left behind. Upon meeting him, Kakashi had been extremely anxious and had practically dragged Danzo to the battlefield at top speed.
Just as Shisui was about to say something more, Danzo interrupted him.
Pulling his arm out of the tree branches, he said, "There's no time for idle chatter, Shisui."
Danzo walked step by step to Shisui, positioning his broad back to shield him.
"I failed to protect Kagami back then. This time, I won't let anything happen to you."
Danzo's hoarse and heavy voice cut straight into Shisui's heart like a blade.
"Lord Danzo..."
Overwhelming emotions surged through Shisui's heart, turning into tears that streamed down his face.
"Detected intense gratitude from Shisui. Special skill point (Speed) +1. Acquired skill pack: Two Three-Tomoe Sharingan (freely activatable)!"
"Detected gratitude from Kakashi. Skill point +1. Acquired skill pack: Lightning Release Talent (A)!"
"Detected..."
Whoa, jackpot!
A series of notifications rang in Danzo's ears as his skill points skyrocketed.
But this was understandable. After all, who wouldn't be moved by a leader risking his life to save them?
Put yourself in their shoes—if a higher-up risked everything to rescue you, wouldn't you be willing to give it your all in return?
Among the rewards, the most noteworthy were those from Shisui and Kakashi.
A special speed skill point, two Three-Tomoe Sharingan, and an A-rank Lightning Release talent.
For the current battle, the first two were the most immediately useful.
After all, Danzo had no prior experience with Lightning Release techniques. Even with enhanced talent, he couldn't instantly use advanced jutsu.
But the special speed skill point was different—it could instantly boost his speed or enhance related skills.
As for the Sharingan, it would improve his dynamic vision and, in a pinch, could be used for Izanagi as a trump card
What a Huge Gain!
Without hesitation, Danzo decisively used his special skill points to boost his speed to A+.
As for the Sharingan, he decided to activate it later to give his enemies a nasty surprise.
"Shimura Danzo!"
A gritted voice came from A, who swung his arm fiercely, cutting through the branches restraining him. He looked at Danzo with evident wariness.
"You're not from the Senju clan, so why can you use Wood Release?"
As the son of the Third Raikage, A was well-acquainted with Danzo's various deeds. In his eyes, Danzo was nothing more than a scheming rat hiding in the shadows, someone who wasn't worth fearing.
But now, Danzo's display of Wood Release left him utterly baffled.
It was widely accepted that Kekkei Genkai was hereditary, passed down through bloodlines. Yet here was Danzo, breaking that understanding.
Faced with A's question, Danzo simply tapped his cane lightly on the ground and solemnly replied, "Because of the Will of Fire."
"The Will of Fire?"
Even in the middle of a serious battlefield, A couldn't help but react with confusion.
What does Wood Release have to do with the Will of Fire?
It wasn't just him—Shisui, Kakashi, and others in the Konoha camp also wore puzzled expressions.
"Only those who truly embody the Will of Fire can wield the power of the God of Shinobi," Danzo declared, spouting nonsense.
After all, no one could fact-check him.
A wasn't convinced by such a ridiculous explanation.
"Stop fooling people!"
With a sharp wave of his hand, lightning surged around his body once again.
"Let me see your strength, Danzo!"
A roared like a wild beast, charging at Danzo with violent lightning crackling around him. He wasn't holding back, unleashing his full power from the start. His movements were so fast, they appeared as flashes of light, impossible for others to follow.
"Truly a man worthy of being compared to the Yellow Flash."
Danzo sighed inwardly and immediately formed hand seals.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
A swift and powerful gust shot out from Danzo's mouth, creating a massive whirlwind zone in front of him. Even A, renowned for his speed, found himself heavily hindered.
This was the natural advantage Wind Release had over Lightning Release.
"Damn it!"
A cursed, just as he saw Danzo raise his right hand again.
"Wood Release: Violent Spear Tree!"
Danzo's pale arm swelled once more, transforming into countless branches that converged into a massive, spear-like tree that lunged at A like a giant lance.
This time, however, A was prepared. Lightning coated his arm like a blade as he slashed fiercely.
"Liger Bomb Dance!"
The raging lightning blade sliced the approaching giant tree cleanly in half. Using the cover of the Wood Release, A vanished from sight.
"I admit your Wood Release is troublesome, but can you keep up with my speed?"
To avoid being suppressed by Wind Release again, A began moving at high speed. All anyone could see was a flickering lightning trail darting across the battlefield, his movements too fast for the eye to track.
Even with his speed boosted to A+, Danzo struggled to fully keep up with A's movements.
"If this is the extent of your power, I'll be taking your head now!"
A streak of blue lightning appeared above Danzo, A's raised foot crackling with immense lightning energy as it descended with terrifying force.
"Lightning Release: Guillotine Drop!"
However, Danzo seemed prepared. He raised his head, his slowly spinning Sharingan locking onto A's eyes.
"Damn it!"
A's pupils contracted sharply, a sense of foreboding washing over him.
At the same time, an even greater question surged in his mind.
Why does Danzo have the Sharingan?
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