The chaotic airflow stirred up dust across the battlefield, ruffling Danzo's short black hair slightly, but it couldn't waver the determination in his eyes.
A few seconds later, a shorter figure wearing a mask appeared slightly behind and to the side of Danzo.
It was Uchiha Shisui, who had accompanied him on this mission.
Despite Shisui's incredible speed, he still lagged slightly behind Danzo, who had used the Dance of the Shikigami to fly ahead.
If it weren't for the delay caused by treating his arm injuries, Danzo's travel speed would have been even more astonishing.
Looking at Danzo's towering figure, Shisui's heart was filled with admiration.
Not only had Danzo ventured alone to rescue reinforcements trapped in the Valley of Red, but even after sustaining serious injuries, he had rushed back to Kikyo Castle without pause. There, he had single-handedly stopped a Tailed Beast Ball powerful enough to destroy an entire town.
Such willpower, such spirit—this was the example he needed to follow!
Standing silently by Danzo's side, Shisui made a silent vow to protect him at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing his life.
Danzo's arrival and his effortless interception of the Tailed Beast Ball had greatly boosted the morale of the Konoha shinobi within Kikyo Castle.
The Wood Release technique he displayed reminded many of the legendary First Hokage, Hashirama Senju.
In stark contrast, the shinobi from Kumogakure and Sunagakure were gripped by despair.
The Wood Release wasn't just a symbol of Konoha's power; it was a force that had once dominated the entire ninja world.
Long ago, Hashirama had subdued the great nations with his overwhelming strength, forcing them into peace. For many, Wood Release was synonymous with invincibility.
Danzo's composure in neutralizing the Tailed Beast Ball added to the oppressive aura he exuded.
"When did this old guy Danzo learn Wood Release?"
Kazekage Rasa ground his teeth, glaring at Danzo.
This operation was crucial for both Sunagakure and his position as Kazekage.
Failure wouldn't just cost Sunagakure dearly; it would also severely undermine his authority as a leader.
What should have been a foolproof plan had been derailed by a series of unforeseen events, leaving him deeply unsettled.
He wasn't the only one. Even Killer Bee wore a serious expression.
"Bee, be cautious of his Wood Release. It may not be as powerful as Hashirama's, but it's still a significant threat," Gyuki, the Eight-Tails, warned from within his mind.
"Got it."
Killer Bee nodded, setting aside his usual carefree demeanor as he focused on the battle.
"Let's test him again. I want to figure out how he absorbed that Tailed Beast Ball."
Despite his usual playful attitude, Killer Bee's tactical intelligence in battle was not to be underestimated.
In combat between shinobi, information was key. Understanding an opponent's abilities was critical to formulating a quick and decisive strategy.
"Understood," Gyuki agreed.
Opening its massive jaws once more, the Eight-Tails began gathering chakra for another Tailed Beast Ball, blending Yin and Yang Release energies in preparation for a devastating attack.
However, this time, Danzo wasn't about to let it fire freely.
Forming hand seals quickly, he shouted:
"Wood Release: Great Forest Technique!"
With a thunderous rumble, the ground shattered as countless tree roots burst forth, growing rapidly around the Eight-Tails like massive tendrils.
These roots coiled tightly around the Tailed Beast, applying immense pressure and forcing it off balance. The Tailed Beast Ball it had been forming dissolved mid-process, scattering harmlessly.
The Eight-Tails struggled furiously, its massive muscles unleashing incredible strength, causing the tree branches binding it to creak and groan.
Clearly, this low-grade version of the Deep Forest Emergence technique wasn't enough to fully suppress the Eight-Tails.
But this wasn't some turn-based game—Danzo wasn't about to sit idly by and let it break free.
He formed hand seals again, and in the next instant, he vanished from the top of the city walls.
With his speed now upgraded to A+, the Water Body Flicker Technique Danzo had extracted from Hanzō of the Salamander had become even more refined, allowing him to move significantly faster.
In just a few seconds, Danzo reappeared above the Eight-Tails' massive head, reaching out to place his hand firmly on its forehead.
Compared to the colossal beast, Danzo looked as small as an ant beside a mountain.
But this seemingly insignificant figure exuded a commanding and overwhelming aura.
"Calm down, Eight-Tails."
Danzo gazed down at the towering Tailed Beast and ordered in a steady voice.
The next moment, his powerful hand gripped the Eight-Tails fiercely.
Chakra Devourer activated at full strength!
The Eight-Tails initially felt a surge of fury at Danzo's condescending stance.
But then, it sensed a familiar aura—a hint of... fear buried deep within its instincts.
Before it could comprehend where this fear came from, a black hole-like gravitational force erupted from Danzo's palm.
It was as though the Eight-Tails had encountered its natural predator. Its chakra began to be extracted at an astonishing speed.
Killer Bee had no choice but to release his Complete Tailed Beast Form in order to escape the bindings.
To the onlookers, Danzo had merely made a simple grabbing motion, yet the fearsome Eight-Tails dissolved uncontrollably into a torrent of chakra.
The crimson chakra rained down like a torrential storm, cascading from the sky.
However, before it could hit the ground, it defied gravity, reversing course and being completely absorbed by Danzo!
As for Killer Bee, he immediately reverted to his Jinchūriki form and dashed toward the ground.
"Dammit, Kazekage! Help me out here!"
Killer Bee shouted as he descended.
In truth, Rasa didn't need a reminder. There was no way he would let such an important ally be defeated so easily.
At the moment Danzo "crushed" the Eight-Tails, a tidal wave of Gold Dust surged forward, crashing into Danzo and slamming him into the ground with immense force.
"Is it over?"
Some of the Sunagakure shinobi asked hopefully.
Rasa didn't even bother responding. If defeating Danzo were that simple with just one technique, then the title of "God of Shinobi" should belong to him instead.
As expected, amid the golden sands, Danzo stood unscathed.
A thick Tailed Beast Chakra Cloak enveloped his body, protecting him from harm.
"So this is the power of a Tailed Beast?"
Danzo muttered, marveling at the sensation.
Thanks to this chakra armor, he had easily withstood Rasa's attack.
Not only that, but he felt rejuvenated, as if absorbing the Eight-Tails' chakra had significantly enhanced his physical condition.
It wasn't just his imagination.
In the original storyline, even Nagato, resurrected as a frail Edo Tensei with white hair, regained his youth after absorbing the Eight-Tails' chakra.
"Hmm, Tailed Beast Chakra even has life-extending properties?"
Danzo inspected his arm, noting the disappearance of wrinkles, and clicked his tongue in amazement.
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