Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 492 Sasuke VS Danzo

These people knew very well that their time for preparation was running out. They had to act swiftly, devising a strategy and making full preparations for battle. At the same time, they needed to immediately relay this message to Konoha Village so they could make decisions as quickly as possible and actively participate in the war preparations. Only through concerted efforts and close cooperation could they possibly win a chance of survival in this life-or-death struggle.

In the spacious and solemn meeting room, several figures sat upright, their faces grave, around the conference table, intensely discussing how to respond to the masked man's sudden and aggressive declaration of war. They offered their opinions, attempting to find a feasible solution to resolve the crisis amidst the chaotic situation.

However, even in this tense atmosphere, the masked man showed no intention of stopping to wait for his opponent's reaction. He vanished in a flash, disappearing like a ghost, with the cold-faced Uchiha Sasuke close behind. The two figures disappeared into the distance in the blink of an eye.

It turned out that the masked man had already been monitoring Danzo Shimura's every move through his White Zetsu—the so-called strongest intelligence gatherer in the ninja world. Therefore, Sasuke Uchiha's target this time was Danzo Shimura, and the masked man didn't hesitate to lead Sasuke in pursuit. He wanted to force Sasuke Uchiha to truly break with Konoha, and Danzo Shimura was the perfect target.

Meanwhile, upon learning of Sasuke Uchiha's intentions, Danzo Shimura, far away, felt a sudden chill in his heart. He knew that with his current strength, a direct confrontation with Sasuke would likely be disastrous. So, almost instantly, he made a decisive decision: to return to Konoha as quickly as possible! Only within Konoha, relying on the village's powerful defenses and the protection of its numerous ninja, could he feel truly safe. With this in mind, Danzo Shimura dared not delay for a moment, using all his strength to rush towards Konoha…

Just as they were hurrying towards the bridge, Shimura Danzo and his two guards suddenly stopped as if frozen in place. The sight before them sent a chill down their spines—the man wearing the mysterious mask stood firmly ahead, leading Uchiha Sasuke, like two insurmountable mountains blocking their path home.

The masked man stood tall and imposing, his black robe billowing in the wind, exuding an unfathomable aura; while standing beside him, Uchiha Sasuke had a cold gaze, a sharp blade in his hand, and radiated a chilling killing intent. Clearly, the appearance of these two was no accident, but rather intentional, with the purpose of blocking the path of Shimura Danzo and his group.

Faced with this situation, Shimura Danzo inwardly groaned. He knew this encounter was inevitable, but the enemy's intentions were hostile, and their strength was unknown, undoubtedly adding many variables and dangers to their predicament. However, as a high-ranking member of Konoha, how could he easily back down? Therefore, he secretly gripped his weapon, preparing for the impending fierce battle. At the same time, his two guards were equally resolute, quickly adjusting their positions and standing ready, forming an impregnable defensive line with Shimura Danzo.

Danzo Shimura's sharp, hawk-like gaze was fixed on the masked man, his eyes flashing with vigilance and seriousness. Having crossed paths with this mysterious masked man before, he knew the man's strength was unfathomable and he was no ordinary opponent. To defeat such a formidable foe, conventional methods would be far from sufficient; he would have to unleash his most powerful, trump card!

In contrast, Danzo Shimura completely disregarded Uchiha Sasuke. In his eyes, Sasuke was merely a Jonin. Although the boy possessed the powerful Sharingan, a bloodline limit, he was still too young and inexperienced. And no matter how strong he was, he was still just that little brat who trained under Kakashi Hatake in Konoha. Danzo was oblivious to the trials Sasuke had undergone and his rapid growth in strength, stubbornly believing he could easily defeat him and control the situation.

"Perfect timing, Sasuke Uchiha, Madara, I'll take your Sharingan too!" Shimura Danzo said, as he released the sealing device that had been hidden in his right hand beneath his robes. He believed that the power from the arm Orochimaru had transplanted into him would definitely catch his opponents off guard and allow him to defeat them.

Sasuke Uchiha's cold, stern face was like a thousand-year-old glacier, staring blankly at his opponent. His deep, abyss-like eyes radiated a chilling aura that seemed capable of freezing one's soul. Facing Danzo Shimura's incessant ramblings, Sasuke remained detached, completely unconcerned by his words.

Want to obtain his priceless Sharingan? Sasuke sneered inwardly. This arrogant fool was simply delusional! He firmly believed that with his current strength and abilities, the other party could not possibly succeed so easily. When his gaze turned to the man wearing the mysterious mask, his eyes revealed undisguised contempt and disdain.

In Sasuke's eyes, this cowardly coward who only dared to hide behind Konoha and rely on Konoha's powerful strength for protection was not worthy of being his opponent. Such people might be arrogant and think they had everything under control, but in reality, they were just narrow-minded and ignorant. Sasuke knew all too well how terrifying the true ultimate power of the Uchiha clan was; how could these short-sighted fools possibly know that?

As Danzo Shimura slowly unwrapped the complex instruments and thick bandages binding his right hand, the surrounding air seemed to freeze. Sasuke Uchiha and the mysterious masked man stared intently at this action, their expressions changing drastically as Danzo's hand was exposed.

At this moment, what was displayed before everyone was a hand completely unlike any other. Shimura Danzo's entire right hand was a chillingly pale white, devoid of any blood, like a skeleton just dug from a grave. However, what was even more shocking and terrifying was that this pale arm was densely covered with numerous blood-red Sharingan eyes! These Sharingan eyes, like dazzling gems, exuded an eerie and powerful aura.

Not only that, but even more terrifyingly, these Sharingan eyes embedded in their arms were still active! They rotated intermittently, flashing with a captivating light, as if possessing their own independent consciousness. Every blink, every rotation, revealed an indescribable evil and terror. Seeing this, Sasuke and the masked man's expressions instantly turned extremely ugly, a strong sense of unease and anger welling up within them.

"What on earth is going on?!" Sasuke Uchiha roared, his eyes wide with rage. His clenched fist trembled slightly from the force of his grip, as if it might explode at any moment. However, after only a moment, he took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

"So be it. Even if I knew the reason, what good would it do? It would only increase my resentment!" Sasuke said through gritted teeth, his voice filled with unwillingness and helplessness. In fact, he originally wanted to find out the origin of the Sharingan on Shimura Danzo's arm, but at this moment, the surging anger in his heart had completely taken over, making his thirst for the truth less intense.

At this moment, Sasuke had only one thought in his mind—to completely defeat this hateful enemy in front of him, and then tear him to pieces to vent his hatred! He stared intently at Shimura Danzo, his eyes flashing with cold killing intent, as if he wanted to see through the other's body to the depths of his soul.

Before this moment, Sasuke Uchiha stared intently at the person before him with eyes full of anger and hatred. He clenched his teeth and squeezed out a sentence: "I have something crucial that I need to verify with you! Did you and other high-ranking officials of Konoha issue that inhumane order, instructing Itachi Uchiha to massacre my clan?"

His voice was as cold and murderous as if it came from the deepest hell, each word like an arrow burning with raging flames, piercing straight to the heart. Although deep down he already largely believed what the masked man had said earlier, Sasuke still wanted a clear answer so that the hatred that had been building up in his heart for years could find a definite outlet. At this moment, he was like a wounded beast, desperately trying to tear away the veil of truth.

Danzo Shimura's wrinkled face remained as still as a stagnant pool. His cold gaze fell indifferently on Sasuke Uchiha before him, as if he were looking at an insignificant ant. He disdained to respond to Sasuke's questions and provocations. In the eyes of this arrogant Konoha leader, Sasuke was nothing but a clown, easily defeated.

At this moment, Danzo thought to himself, "Hmph! This arrogant brat dares to challenge me? He's really overestimating himself! I only need to use my trump card to quickly take him down, and then I can concentrate on dealing with that mysterious masked man who's been lurking in the shadows." With this thought, Danzo's eyes became even sharper, and a powerful aura slowly emanated from his body.