chsdbacks Chapter 27 The Darkness of This Era, Shimura
Chapter 27 The Darkness of This Era, Shimura
Deep within the root base of Konoha, narrow corridors crisscross, weaving the various passages of Konoha Village into an impenetrable net.
The candlelight embedded in the walls cast long, flickering shadows of every Root ninja who passed by.
Inside the hollow training ground, a dozen or so root candidates were undergoing almost brutal training.
A ninja wearing a Root mask flashed past from the shadows, leaving only a brief black line in his wake.
"Lord Danzo!"
Wearing a monkey mask, Kohinata Mukai instantly appeared outside the room and knelt on one knee.
"An anomaly has occurred at the Hyuga clan's territory! A mysterious figure in black robes has infiltrated the Hyuga clan's territory and engaged in a fierce battle with the main branch elders, causing a great disturbance!"
The words entered the room, causing Danzo, who was immersed in the pain of Hashirama's cell fusion, to pause.
He was shirtless, and the skin on his right upper arm was writhing uncontrollably, its surface gradually turning white, with a blurry human face faintly visible on his shoulder.
The excruciating pain felt like thousands of steel needles piercing the bone marrow, with interstitial cells rampaging through the meridians.
But he forced down his trembling and asked in a deep voice, "Where is Hinata Seiran?"
"Reporting to Lord Danzo," Kohinata Mukai said, bowing his head and speaking rapidly.
"I originally intended to bring Hyuga Seiran to Root to pay my respects to you so that you might personally summon him. But before I could take him away, the Hyuga main family members appeared."
"I dare not alert the enemy, so I can only observe from the shadows."
"But not long after, another mysterious man in black robes suddenly appeared. However, that man only used a single move, a golden energy ball without a seal, to completely knock Hyuga Seiran unconscious."
"Furthermore... the man in black robes mentioned the Sage of Six Paths' Ninja Sect in his words!"
A mysterious figure in black robes? A golden energy sphere without any markings?!
How could he defeat a branch family genius with Jonin-level strength in a single move?
It also involves the Sage of Six Paths from mythology?
Swish!
Danzo abruptly stood up, not even bothering to suppress the image of Hashirama's face that was practically protruding from his right arm, and asked urgently, "How's the battle going?!"
"The aftershocks of the battle are immense; the Hyuga mansion has been destroyed in multiple locations! The intruders' chakra fluctuations are extremely strange, unlike anything we've ever seen before!"
Another member of the Yamanaka clan, who was in charge of reconnaissance, also landed instantly and added, "Furthermore, advisors Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado have sent messengers to inquire about Lord Danzo..."
"..."
Danzo remained silent for a few seconds, his gaze shifting uncertainly to the bottle of emerald green potion on the table.
In the end, he drank the bottle of special medicine prepared by Orochimaru in one gulp.
Despite some reservations about the potion, he couldn't care less at the moment. This sudden turn of events instantly reminded him of the Hyuga clan's recent unusual behavior and their supposedly secretive little actions.
"Hmph, Hiashi Hyuga... I didn't expect that before I could even deal with you, you'd caused trouble again?"
"The Hyuga clan..."
That being said, Danzo was still prepared for battle, after all, the Hyuga clan still played a significant role on the battlefield.
Even if the Hyuga clan needs to be dealt with, only Danzo Shimura can handle it.
He pushed open the door, and his bandaged face, illuminated by the dim light of the corridor, appeared as if it were a demon crawling out of hell.
"All roots, assemble!"
"Target—Hyuga clan territory!"
His gaze pierced through the dark tunnel, as if he could see through the raging flames of war on the surface.
"Although Hiruzen is still on his way back, the credit for quelling this crisis will surely fall on me."
"This will not only allow me to completely suppress the Hyuga clan's arrogance in challenging the higher-ups, but also establish my absolute prestige during this turbulent time..."
Danzo strode ahead, his eyes burning with ambition.
As for that man in black robes?
Hehe, since the founding of Konoha Village, no one has ever been able to run wild in the village.
Even Madara Uchiha died at the hands of the First Hokage...
Not to mention these nameless, faceless stray dogs.
Even if it really is related to the Sage of Six Paths, he must make the other party understand.
The darkness of this era belongs to Shimura!
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Meanwhile, on the other side.
The once elegant and tranquil Hyuga mansion has now become a living hell.
The raging fire miraculously burned brightly in the drizzling rain, and the pungent smell of blood swept through the entire block on the night wind.
The golden energy ball smashed into the ground, creating huge craters. Amidst the ruins, Hyuga clansmen could be seen hanging from the rubble.
The worst off were the few main clan ninjas and guards who came to help after hearing the commotion.
Some died, some were maimed.
Without exception, their eyes were brutally gouged out, leaving only blood-soaked eye sockets.
"The Hyuga clan...heh..."
The man in black robes spoke in a profound tone, seemingly mocking yet also expressing a sense of melancholy.
"He can't even answer the most basic question-and-answer questions..."
He grabbed the elder by the neck with one hand and lifted him up.
The elder's old face had already turned a deep purplish-red. Through the shadow cast by the hood, his cloudy white eyes finally made out the other person's face.
It was a face as pale as snow, with a head full of silver hair like a waterfall.
And those mysterious eyes that held a pair of brilliance like stars, shimmering with dreamlike light.
The Grand Elder's breathing suddenly stopped. With his last bit of strength, he patted the other man's arm. The grip on his neck loosened for a moment, and the Grand Elder managed to squeeze out a few words from his throat.
"Your...eyes...are those...the Tenseigan?!"
When he noticed that the man in black robes seemed to pause for a moment.
In an instant, the fear in the elder's heart miraculously disappeared, replaced by a surge of wild excitement!
really!
He was right!
This man is indeed the owner of that scroll!
And these eyes are the Tenseigan, the ultimate evolution of the Byakugan!
He completely disregarded the losses suffered by the Hyuga clan members beside him, his heart filled with curiosity and fervor for the evolved form of the Byakugan.
in case……
If the Hyuga clan could master this power...
If every pair of Byakugan could evolve into the Tenseigan...
Hyuga will no longer be the Hyuga of Konoha.
Hyuga will be the true god of the ninja world!
"That...scroll..."
His lips trembled as he tried to reveal that the scroll was in Danzo's possession. He wanted to use it as a pledge of allegiance to obtain the method for evolving the Tenseigan, or simply kneel at Danzo's feet and follow him.
however--
Before he could even utter a word, the hand gripping his lifeline suddenly tightened its grip!
"Uh...uh..."
His lips moved, but the words he was about to say turned into muffled breaths as he exerted more force.
"Answer my question, where's the reel?!"
The elder's eyes were so wide they almost popped out of their sockets.
Why don't you loosen your grip?
How can I say anything when you're choking me?!
He screamed frantically in his heart. But his throat was being tightly gripped, and he couldn't utter anything except for muffled hoarse sounds.
Due to extreme suffocation, his legs kicked wildly in the air, struggling violently like a dying old fish thrown onto dry land.
But it was precisely at this critical juncture of life and death that...
A loud shout rang out from the edge of the ruins.
"Stop! Where did this madman come from, daring to run wild in Konoha!"
boom--!
Accompanied by a dense series of whooshing sounds, Shimura Danzo, accompanied by two Hokage advisors, led a dark mass of Root elites, exuding murderous intent.
Finally, it descended upon these ruins.