Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 503 The Death of Danzo

Sasuke Uchiha, like a supreme monarch, looked down upon the disheveled and collapsed Shimura Danzo. His face was contorted with rage, revealing a chillingly ferocious expression. He bit his lip tightly, muttering, "Brother, I'll take care of one of your enemies first!"

At the same time, Shimura Danzo knew he was in dire straits, but he showed no fear. Instead, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes, and without hesitation, he reached out and untied the bandage that had been covering his left eye. As the bandage slowly slid off, a Sharingan radiating an eerie light was revealed. That Sharingan, like a burning flame, was locked tightly on Uchiha Sasuke.

This Sharingan was Danzo Shimura's last trump card, originally a final, deadly weapon he had prepared specifically for the mysterious masked man. However, faced with Sasuke Uchiha's aggressive aura and overwhelming strength, he had no choice but to reveal this ace prematurely. Perhaps even Danzo himself hadn't anticipated that he would ultimately use such a crucial asset on Sasuke Uchiha, a young man he had once considered an ant.

However, before the severely injured Shimura Danzo could unleash his final trump card, Sasuke Uchiha's lightning release pierced through his chest once again, plunging him into utter despair.

Not far away, the man wearing the mysterious mask could no longer suppress his impulse and flashed to Shimura Danzo's side. Clearly, his target was the Sharingan that Shimura Danzo had revealed at the last moment.

The masked man calmly opened his mouth and said, "If I'm not mistaken, this Sharingan should belong to Uchiha Shisui! In that case, it is mine now!" As he finished speaking, a hint of greed and desire flashed in his eyes.

Standing to the side, Sasuke Uchiha stared in astonishment at the Sharingan in Danzo Shimura's pupils, his lips trembling slightly as he involuntarily asked, "Could it really be him who stole Shisui's Sharingan?" At this moment, Sasuke's heart was filled with doubt and anger, because Shisui Uchiha held extraordinary significance for him.

It's important to understand that this was the most outstanding genius ninja of the Uchiha clan! At a very young age, he had already ascended to the throne of the Uchiha clan's strongest ninja thanks to his extraordinary talent and strength. Uchiha Itachi, another remarkable powerhouse, also owed his growth to this man's meticulous guidance. It can be said that it was under his tutelage that Uchiha Itachi was able to gradually grow to his current level of power.

Furthermore, amidst numerous mysterious legends, Uchiha Shisui was hailed as a peerless genius who successfully awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Unfortunately, the final news was the heartbreaking tragedy of his suicide. This sudden turn of events shocked the entire ninja world and left countless people deeply saddened. People speculated about the reasons behind it all, but the truth remains known only to those involved…

However, to Sasuke Uchiha's utter surprise, the incredibly powerful and mysterious Sharingan of Shisui Uchiha, which he had been desperately seeking, was now in the hands of Danzo Shimura, a seemingly righteous man! This discovery struck Sasuke's already wounded heart like a bolt from the blue.

Recalling the past, Sasuke couldn't help but begin to doubt the truth he knew about the Uchiha clan's annihilation. Could it be that a deeper conspiracy lay behind that horrific massacre? And could everything the masked, enigmatic man had told him have actually happened?

Images flashed through Sasuke's mind: the desperate looks in his dying eyes, the burning houses, and the blood-soaked ground… These scenes were like sharp blades, relentlessly piercing his soul. If the masked man's words were true, then who planned and carried out this horrific massacre? What kind of interests drove them to kill their own kin?

At this moment, Sasuke was filled with doubt and anger. He knew that he still had a long way to go to unravel the mystery, find the true mastermind, and bring justice to the Uchiha clan. But no matter what difficulties and obstacles awaited him, he would never back down. Because he carried the blood feud of his entire clan on his shoulders, and he had to make those murderers pay the price they deserved!

Surrounded by Sasuke Uchiha and the masked man, Danzo Shimura now clearly realized that he was in a hopeless situation with no chance of survival. His gaze was heavy as he stared at Sasuke, whose face was filled with murderous intent, as if he wanted to devour the entire world. The latter's defiant and outrageous words echoed in his ears. In that instant, memories of the past flooded back, especially the heroic figure of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who had bravely stepped forward to cover the retreat of them, his group of energetic young men.

At this moment, for the first time in his life, Danzo had this thought: perhaps, now was the final moment for him to dedicate everything to Konoha and give his life. After all, he was now the acting Hokage of Konoha, shouldering the sacred mission of protecting the village. In this critical moment of life and death, he knew he had an inescapable duty and must step forward to offer his last bit of strength for Konoha.

"Hiruzen, in the end, I have prevailed! I have successfully inherited my teacher's will and become an outstanding Hokage. And today is the day I put that belief into practice. I will drag that treacherous traitor Sasuke Uchiha and that Madara Uchiha who plotted to destroy Konoha down into the abyss, so that they will never be able to threaten our beloved Konoha again!" Danzo muttered to himself, his eyes unwavering, revealing a resolute determination to die for his cause.

For Shimura Danzo, this moment may well be the final one in his career as the acting Hokage of Konoha. Although opinions about him have always been mixed, with some accusing him of being unscrupulous and using underhanded methods, one fact remains undeniable—his deep-seated pride as a Konoha ninja.

This pride was not merely lip service or superficial; it was deeply rooted in his soul. Even though his style of doing things was controversial, he never flinched or hesitated when facing enemies who threatened the safety of Konoha.

Now, he is dedicating his last strength to Konoha in his own unique way. He knows that a life-or-death struggle awaits him, but to protect the village he loves so dearly, he has embarked on this perilous path without hesitation.

Finally, after a fierce and brutal battle, Shimura Danzo successfully eliminated two incredibly powerful enemies who harbored ill intentions towards Konoha. This victory not only demonstrated his exceptional ninjutsu skills and indomitable will, but also allowed him to achieve the final glory that a Konoha ninja could possess.

However, the price paid for this glory was enormous. Even so, it is believed that in his final moments, Shimura Danzo would have felt that it was all worthwhile, because he had defended the dignity and peace of Konoha with his actions.

"Hiruzen, Tobirama-sensei... Today, I will be by your side! The Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique!" Shimura Danzo roared hoarsely, his resolute and unwavering gaze seeming to pierce through all obstacles. Then, without hesitation, he reached out and ripped his upper garment to shreds, revealing his bare chest to the air with the sound of tearing fabric. On his chest, there was a mysterious and complex pattern, like an ancient incantation.

At this moment, Shimura Danzo disregarded everything, pouring all his remaining chakra and last vestiges of life force into the seal on his chest. In an instant, a powerful energy surge erupted from him. The previously dull seal patterns, nourished by the massive amount of chakra and life force, began to shine brightly, rapidly spreading along his body and covering his entire form in the blink of an eye.

Then, these ink-black sealing forces, as if possessing a life of their own, spread wildly and rapidly throughout the surrounding environment. Wherever they passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, emitting ear-piercing whistling sounds. Their speed was astonishing, leaving almost no time to react.

Sasuke Uchiha and the masked man reacted immediately, quickly retreating. Even though they didn't know what ninjutsu their opponent was using, they could roughly guess that it was Danzo Shimura's final attack, a technique powerful enough to kill them both. Ignoring his worsening injuries, Sasuke hurriedly moved away from Danzo. The masked man, meanwhile, activated his Mangekyou Sharingan's space-time ninjutsu to dodge Danzo's final blow, ignoring Shisui Uchiha's attempt to retract his Mangekyou Sharingan.

With a wave that expanded nearly 10 meters from the center of Shimura Danzo, everything within the area completely disappeared, including the bridge surface beneath Shimura Danzo's feet, forming a huge crater.

The current acting Hokage of Konoha, Shimura Danzo, known as the Dark Lord of the Ninja World by other ninja villages, also died completely in the process, leaving nothing behind.