Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 500 Izanagi 6

Danzo Shimura's sudden Wind Release attack was so powerful that even the mighty Susanoo struggled to withstand it. Under the impact of the Wind Release, Sasuke's previously balanced body began to involuntarily move slowly towards the "bread." The stalemate was instantly broken, and the situation became extremely unfavorable for Sasuke.

But Sasuke didn't panic. His sharp eyes were fixed on the front, his mind racing. Just then, he keenly spotted the fatal weakness hidden in the giant summoning beast in front of him—due to the terrifying suction it generated, the surrounding air formed a huge vortex, which in turn triggered a violent storm.

Sasuke was secretly delighted, knowing this was the perfect opportunity for his counterattack. He took a deep breath, channeling his surging chakra, and then quickly formed hand seals.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" Then he suddenly opened his mouth, and a blazing flame shot out from his mouth, rushing straight towards the storm.

In that split second, the raging flames, like a roaring fire dragon, intertwined and merged under the influence of the storm. Then, a deafening roar resounded, as powerful as a thunderbolt, making eardrums ache and almost burst.

At this moment, the entire space seemed to be ignited by the raging flames, a fiery red color spreading outwards. The intensely hot flames and the raging, fierce air currents resonated with each other, converging into an even more powerful and unparalleled force—Fire Release! This Fire Release rushed straight towards "Mo's" gaping maw, which exuded a terrifying and chilling devouring power.

"Mo" was clearly unprepared for such a fierce attack. It screamed in agony, its shrill, piercing voice echoing through the sky. However, even its struggles were futile against the surging fire energy. In the end, filled with endless fear and resentment, it was forced back by this powerful force and vanished from its spot in an instant.

But Sasuke Uchiha's offensive did not stop there. His gaze was as cold as ice as he stared intently at Danzo Shimura, who was attempting to ambush him from behind. He swiftly formed hand seals and chanted incantations, freeing the previously trapped Susanoo. This giant, tens of meters tall, exuded a chilling aura, like a war god descending upon the world.

Immediately afterward, Susanoo raised its enormous fist high and slammed it down on Shimura Danzo with tremendous force. Shimura Danzo had no time to react and was struck by the unstoppable punch in the blink of an eye. His body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, then crashed heavily onto the bridge.

With a dull thud, a deep crater appeared in the bridge. Shimura Danzo lay motionless in the crater, seemingly lifeless.

Sasuke Uchiha had reached his limit. His once upright body could no longer support him, and with a thud, he collapsed to his knees. Accompanied by a heart-wrenching cough, he coughed up a mouthful of bright red blood! The blood splattered on the ground, resembling a blooming crimson flower, a horrifying sight.

Such a huge energy consumption and the heavy burden brought by the Mangekyou Sharingan caused his body to suffer severe injuries. The Susanoo that once surrounded him and was indestructible was now rapidly dissipating due to the shortage of chakra supply. Like a candle in the wind, it disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye, leaving only a tired Uchiha Sasuke panting heavily.

However, despite being in such a difficult situation, Uchiha Sasuke displayed astonishing willpower and tenacious fighting spirit. He gritted his teeth, used his trembling hands to push himself up from the ground, and quickly got back to his feet. His bloodshot eyes were fixed on Shimura Danzo, who was still lying on the bridge not far away, his gaze piercing as if he wanted to see right through him.

In fact, from the very beginning of the battle, Uchiha Sasuke had been secretly observing Shimura Danzo's use of the forbidden Uchiha technique. He silently calculated the Sharingan power consumed by Danzo each time he used the forbidden technique, and how long Danzo could sustain such high-intensity consumption. Through these meticulous observations and precise calculations, Uchiha Sasuke was quietly formulating a detailed strategic plan for the even more intense battle to come.

Not far from here, the mysterious masked man stood silently. His gaze, sharp as an eagle's, was fixed on Shimura Danzo ahead. Despite the suffocating tension around him, the masked man maintained an unfathomable calm on his face.

The masked man was fully aware of the ninjutsu used by Shimura Danzo. He possessed an extremely deep understanding and knowledge of the Uchiha clan's ninjutsu. When Shimura Danzo first revealed his Sharingan, which shimmered with an eerie light, and successfully revived from the brink of death, the masked man immediately recognized its secret.

This was none other than the Uchiha clan's ultimate genjutsu—Izanagi! The magic of this technique lies in its ability to exert astonishing power in an extremely short time. When the caster is injured or even faces death, Izanagi swiftly transforms these unfavorable factors into a dreamlike illusion; simultaneously, the caster's offensive, defensive, and other advantageous factors are cleverly introduced into the real world. By controlling the subtle gap between illusion and reality, the caster can turn the tide of battle and achieve victory.

However, such powerful genjutsu is not without its price. Each time Izanagi is used, the eye that unleashed its immense power will forever lose its sight, remaining closed and never to open again. For this reason, even within the talented Uchiha clan, those who can truly master and utilize this genjutsu are extremely rare.

The mysterious masked man's eyes were fixed intently on Shimura Danzo's chilling arm, densely covered with countless Sharingan eyes, resembling a terrifying tentacle woven from evil eyes. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze like two cold, sharp beams piercing through layers of mist, trying to uncover the secrets hidden within.

The masked man murmured softly, his voice low and filled with doubt: "However... with so many eyes, even if they are all Sharingan, the duration of Izanagi must vary from person to person. Could it be that this is an experimental product created by Orochimaru, that mad scientist, to forcibly prolong the duration of Izanagi?"

As he spoke, the surrounding air seemed to grow heavy, as if enveloped by an invisible pressure. The masked man frowned slightly, lost in thought, his mind racing with various possibilities and speculations.

Sasuke Uchiha stared intently at the mysterious and powerful ninjutsu before him, his heart filled with doubt and vigilance. Although he didn't know exactly which forbidden technique of the Uchiha clan it belonged to, thanks to his keen observation and several careful tests, he had gained a general understanding of its basic principles.

Just then, Shimura Danzo's body, which had been lying on the ground, gradually became blurry within a minute. As if shrouded in an invisible mist, his body began to slowly dissipate until it completely disappeared. However, only a moment later, Shimura Danzo suddenly reappeared on the side not far away.

Witnessing all this, Sasuke Uchiha's pupils constricted slightly. He realized that through this bizarre phenomenon, he had completely uncovered all of Danzo Shimura's deeply hidden secrets and true nature. At this moment, he felt much more confident and had more strategies for the upcoming battle against this formidable enemy.

Sasuke Uchiha's gaze was piercing, fixed intently on Danzo Shimura. Through his keen and meticulous observation, Sasuke had already discerned the secret of Danzo's ninjutsu. It turned out that whenever Danzo closed one of his Sharingan eyes, he would enter an invincible state, which lasted for a full minute! During this time, no matter how fiercely Sasuke attacked to kill Danzo, he couldn't inflict the slightest damage.

However, the situation was extremely dire for Sasuke. In this crucial minute, he not only had to concentrate fully and give his all to deal with Danzo's various attacks and threats, ensuring his own safety, but he also had to find a way to defeat Danzo in the ensuing battle.

At this moment, Sasuke's gaze fell on Danzo's arm, which still retained four Sharingan eyes. This meant that he needed to remain highly vigilant for at least the next four long minutes, neither allowing the enemy any opportunity to inflict even the slightest injury, nor allowing him to seize the moment to strike decisively and gradually deplete the remaining four Sharingan eyes on Danzo's arm. Only in this way could he have a chance to win this life-or-death struggle. Faced with such a difficult and dangerous situation, even the usually proud and arrogant Uchiha Sasuke couldn't help but reveal a deep sense of caution in his eyes.

The truly breathtaking, life-or-death battle has only just begun! Whether it's Uchiha Sasuke, with his powerful eye techniques and burning desire for revenge, or Shimura Danzo, cunning and unassuming, they are both fully aware of this. However, despite knowing the road ahead is fraught with thorns and dangers, neither of them shows the slightest hesitation. Because of the irreconcilable conflict and hatred between them, they both harbor unwavering resolve to utterly crush the other and achieve their own goals.