Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 494 The Ninja's Fate

At this moment, facing the formidable Uchiha Sasuke, who had already considered him a mortal enemy, Shimura Danzo was acutely aware of the man's danger. The massive, imposing purple Susanoo was firmly gripping his body, but even in this dire situation, only one thought remained in his mind—he had to completely eliminate this potentially enormous threat, Uchiha Sasuke, to ensure the safety of Konoha, which he led.

Sasuke Uchiha's eyes, blazing with fury, were fixed on Danzo Shimura, whom he held firmly in his grasp, unable to move an inch. His chest heaved violently, as if a volcano was about to erupt. Sasuke gritted his teeth, letting out a low, furious roar: "I'll ask you one last time! Did you and other high-ranking officials of Konoha issue that cruel order, instructing Itachi Uchiha to exterminate my clan?"

However, faced with Sasuke's sharp questioning, Danzo Shimura remained silent, choosing to respond with tight-lipped silence. This action undoubtedly added fuel to the fire, instantly igniting the long-suppressed rage within Sasuke. Veins bulged on his forehead, and his already distorted face became even more terrifying.

"Damn it! How dare you remain silent!" Sasuke roared furiously. At the same time, with a thought, he manipulated the enormous Susanoo behind him to extend a thick, powerful arm and tightly grasp Shimura Danzo. As Sasuke continued to exert force, the Susanoo's giant hand gripped tighter and tighter, as if it wanted to crush Shimura Danzo into pieces.

Danzo Shimura felt an overwhelming pressure bearing down on him, his bones creaking and groaning in agony. Finally, unable to withstand the pressure any longer, he coughed up a mouthful of blood. Seeing this, Sasuke slightly reduced the pressure on his hands, but still didn't release the Susanoo's giant hand, continuing to glare angrily and demand, "Speak! Did you do this?!"

Just then, Shimura Danzo, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised his head, his sharp, hawk-like gaze fixed on Uchiha Sasuke. His lips trembled slightly as he slowly spoke, "I originally firmly believed he wasn't the kind of person who would easily reveal secrets. That utterly despicable Uchiha Itachi! Even at the very last moment of his life, he still revealed all his secrets. Now, thinking about it, it's clear that you were the only truly special person to him."

Upon hearing Danzo Shimura's words, Sasuke Uchiha's heart was instantly engulfed in a storm of emotions. Memories of his past interactions with Itachi Uchiha flooded his mind like a tidal wave; every word, every glance, became crystal clear. At the same time, the truth about Itachi that he had heard from the masked man echoed incessantly in his mind like a curse. These two contrasting yet intertwined pieces of information made Sasuke's emotions increasingly agitated and difficult to control. He felt a raging fire rapidly rising through his veins, threatening to burst forth from his chest. Finally, unable to suppress his emotions any longer, Sasuke roared in fury, "Was all of this real, or a complete lie?!"

Danzo Shimura remained silent, ignoring Sasuke Uchiha's question. He stared expressionlessly at the young, enraged avenger before him, and after a moment of silence, slowly spoke again: "Itachi Uchiha… I firmly believed he wasn't the type to easily reveal secrets. His choice to sacrifice himself was the awareness and responsibility a ninja should have. Living in the shadows, silently becoming unsung heroes, has always been the true epitome of a ninja. Not only Itachi, but many ninjas have quietly passed away like this. After all, this world cannot be filled with light and glory everywhere. It is because of those who are willing to give in the shadows that the world can maintain its fragile peace. It's a pity that you, who have misinterpreted Itachi's true will, cannot understand its deeper meaning. However, the Itachi who revealed the secret to you, for Konoha, has already become a traitor…"

Before he could finish speaking, Sasuke Uchiha could no longer suppress the surging killing intent within him. Having learned the truth, memories of his time with his brother flashed through his mind, those hidden past events now assaulting his mental defenses like a burst dam. At this moment, he had no heart to listen to a single word Danzo Shimura utter about Itachi Uchiha. His eyes turned bloodshot, his aura suddenly erupted, and powerful chakra instantly coalesced into the gigantic form of Susanoo. With a roar, the Susanoo's thick, powerful hand swung down with overwhelming force, slamming down on Danzo Shimura.

A chilling sound of bones shattering rang out, and before Danzo Shimura could even react, his entire body was completely crushed by this terrifying force. In an instant, flesh and blood flew everywhere, turning into a gruesome pool of blood that splattered all over the ground.

Sasuke Uchiha stared wide-eyed at the crimson blood flowing continuously from the giant hand of Susanoo. His heart ached as if it were being gnawed by a thousand poisonous insects. Once, he considered Konoha his hometown, the place where his family lived, but now, it had become the source of his deepest hatred.

His chest heaved violently, each breath filled with deep resentment and rage. His once jet-black eyes were now bloodshot with fury, and the corners of his eyes even twitched slightly from the strain. He clenched his teeth, his facial muscles contorted beyond recognition, making him appear incredibly ferocious and terrifying.

"You are not allowed... to mention Itachi again!" Uchiha Sasuke spat out these words through gritted teeth, each syllable a curse roaring from the depths of his soul. Before he finished speaking, a powerful surge of chakra erupted from his body, and the surrounding air seemed to tremble at the force of this power.

Just then, an unexpected voice suddenly rang out behind Uchiha Sasuke— "Alright, since that's the case, let's settle this with our eyes!" Accompanied by this cold voice, Shimura Danzo appeared silently behind Sasuke like a ghost. A kunai, gleaming with a cold light, had appeared in his right palm, its sharp blade reflecting a chilling glint in the sunlight.

In the blink of an eye, before Uchiha Sasuke could react, Shimura Danzo swung his kunai with lightning speed, aiming a vicious thrust at Sasuke's unsuspecting back. The sharp whistling sound of the kunai cutting through the air instantly filled the entire space, sending chills down everyone's spines.

Danzo Shimura narrowed his eyes, his gaze fixed on Sasuke Uchiha not far away, secretly plotting how to deliver a fatal blow to his young opponent. He keenly observed Sasuke's movements and defensive stance, and soon spotted what seemed to be an excellent opportunity to attack—a surprise attack from Sasuke's blind spot!

Thinking this, Danzo's lips curled into a sly smile. He was brimming with confidence in his plan, as if he could already see the dawn of victory in sight. With a flash, he moved like a ghost, swiftly rushing towards Sasuke's back, a razor-sharp kunai clutched tightly in his hand, gleaming coldly.

In the blink of an eye, Danzo was behind Sasuke, thrusting his kunai forward without hesitation, aiming straight for Sasuke's vitals. At that moment, his speed was lightning fast, and his strength was at its peak, determined to break through Sasuke's defenses in one fell swoop. However, to Danzo's utter surprise, he severely underestimated the Susanoo's powerful defense and coverage.

Just as the kunai was about to touch Sasuke's body, a light blue energy shield suddenly appeared, completely enveloping Sasuke's entire body. It was the indestructible protective barrier formed by Susanoo! With a loud clang, Danzo's kunai collided violently with Susanoo, sending up a string of dazzling sparks.

Then, a shocking scene unfolded: the kunai, which had been incredibly sharp and hard, shattered the moment it touched Susanoo, scattering into countless fragments all over the ground. In contrast, Sasuke Uchiha, protected within Susanoo, was completely unharmed; not even the hem of his clothes fluttered.

Seeing the scene before him, Shimura Danzo stared wide-eyed, his face filled with astonishment. He never imagined that his meticulously planned sneak attack would end in such a crushing defeat. Only now did he truly realize that Uchiha Sasuke's strength far exceeded his wildest imagination.

"As expected of Susanoo! This powerful defensive technique is practically impenetrable!" Shimura Danzo exclaimed inwardly, his eyes wide. Although he had heard of Susanoo's power before, the shock he felt when actually facing it exceeded his expectations. However, with his years of experience and composure, this surprise didn't throw him off balance. After all, Susanoo was the ultimate technique that the Uchiha clan was proud of, and its terrifying power was not to be underestimated.

At this moment, Sasuke Uchiha's gaze was cold, giving Danzo Shimura no chance to breathe. The Susanoo's tall and mighty body moved slightly, and its huge fist came crashing down like a storm, smashing down on Danzo Shimura with overwhelming force.

Danzo Shimura felt an irresistible force rushing towards him, as if he were facing a giant truck speeding towards him. Before he could react, he was sent flying like a cannonball.