Chapter 572: The Number One Person Under the Hokage

As Sasuke came across the two of them, the battle between Itachi and Danzo, meanwhile, had reached its peak intensity in the direction of Konoha.

With his Susano'o active, Itachi effortlessly blocked Danzo's relentless attacks. Amidst the barrage of ninjutsu, the unscathed Susano'o remained completely unmoved, without even the slightest tremor.

This sight left many ninja utterly stunned. It was as if Itachi could simply stand there and allow Danzo to attack without any consequence. Not only were the ninja shocked, but even Danzo himself was incredulous.

Why is Uchiha Itachi's Susano'o so absurdly durable? Could it be that my attacks can't even break through its defense?!

"Lord Danzo, where are you aiming?"

Suddenly, the sound of crows cawing echoed. In that instant, everyone was jolted back to reality they now realized that, unnoticed, Itachi had appeared behind Danzo.

Amid a swirling mass of crows, Itachi's figure slowly materialized.

Cold sweat dripped from Danzo's forehead. This is genjutsu! But even knowing it was genjutsu, Danzo couldn't comprehend When did I even fall under it?! And I have Shisui's eye! How could I still be caught in a genjutsu under these circumstances? How is this possible?!

With a swift turn, Danzo slashed with Wind Release: Vacuum Blade! Yet, the moment his blade connected, Itachi dispersed into crows, completely unharmed.

Instead, the next second saw Danzo's eyes widen in shock. He slowly looked down a kunai had already pierced through his abdomen. Itachi was right in front of him.

"Lord Danzo, you're far too careless. You couldn't even see through a genjutsu of this level?"

The moment the kunai was pulled out, Danzo's body swayed and collapsed. But this wasn't the end.

Almost instantly, Danzo reappeared elsewhere. Izanagi activated once more.

Now, Danzo had eight Sharingan left, meaning eight more chances to revive.

Itachi leaped into the air, swiftly forming hand seals mid-motion while hurling a spinning shuriken. "Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Nail Crimson!"

Flames instantly wreathed the shuriken, shooting toward Danzo at blinding speed. Danzo, having just reappeared, had no choice but to immediately counter with Wood Release for defense.

But this technique swallowed even Danzo himself. Now, only seven Sharingan remained.

As the Wood Release surged forth, Itachi's lips curled slightly the next moment, his body vanished without a trace.

(Chaj!)

Without using Susano'o for defense, Itachi instead employed the Body Flicker Technique. Such flawless movement left the watching ninja in awe.

"So strong! As expected of Lord Itachi!"

"Even beyond his Kekkei Genkai, his mastery of ninjutsu is terrifying!"

"Such refined Body Flicker Technique... Even without his bloodline, Lord Itachi would still be an elite shinobi!"

Hearing the crowd cheer for her father, Sarada felt a surge of pride. However, Kakashi and White Fang remained focused on the strangely dressed figure, not daring to let their guard down.

Suddenly a sharp whistling cut through the air from the giant screen.

"Got you... Itachi!"

Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere! With an explosive surge of chakra, Danzo unleashed a supreme Wind Release technique a hurricane-force blast that sliced through nearly half of the Hokage building in an instant.

Though Itachi was hit, he dissolved into crows once more. His elusive movements amplified the overwhelming pressure on his enemies.

Danzo scanned his surroundings, his face deathly pale. He couldn't locate Itachi. Had Itachi's genjutsu really reached such a level?

I possess Shisui's eye the pinnacle of genjutsu! How can I still fail to see through Itachi's illusions?!

If any other Uchiha had Shisui's eye, breaking Itachi's genjutsu might not be difficult. But Danzo was no Uchiha. His mastery over Shisui's eye was far too lacking.

Moreover, Itachi's Sharingan had long surpassed Shisui's. Him failing to break the genjutsu was only natural.

Swish! Itachi materialized in a flash a kunai sliced cleanly through Danzo's throat.

For a brief moment, terror flashed in Danzo's eyes. Such speed... Such precision!

As a prodigy of the Uchiha, Itachi's fighting style should have leaned toward ninjutsu and Kekkei Genkai. Yet, his taijutsu was also frighteningly powerful.

Danzo fell once more. Five Sharingan left.

Now, Itachi had no intention of dragging this out. Having gauged Danzo's strength, he would finish this swiftly.

The moment Danzo reappeared before he could even attack "Amaterasu!"

Black flames erupted, instantly reducing Danzo to ashes. The Mangekyō Sharingan activated a six-tomoe pinwheel pattern spun, unleashing the inferno of Amaterasu. Its horror far exceeded anything seen before.

"Black flames?!"

"What kind of fire is this?!"

The newer-generation ninja had never witnessed such black fire. On the giant screen, the dark flames looked utterly terrifying.

"Amaterasu flames that never extinguish until their target is reduced to nothing."

"One of the Uchiha clan's most feared ocular jutsu!"

In the footage, the flames erupted four times. Danzo fell four times.

With the final Sharingan closing after Izanagi... Danzo had exhausted all his revives.

"You can't come back anymore, can you, Danzo?"

"Surrender... or die."

Itachi appeared suddenly, staring down at the panting Danzo collapsed on the ground. The Konoha ninja were still reeling from the battle.

Against an enemy capable of reviving repeatedly Itachi had crushed him with absolute dominance.

Uchiha Itachi. Undoubtedly, the strongest under the Hokage.

Who would have thought Konoha harbored such a monster, hidden even from most jonin? Today, they had witnessed true power.

This was the caliber of shinobi who survived the last great war a level far beyond their own.

"Why...?"

"Why does your Sharingan... have six tomoe?"

"Uchiha Itachi... Has your Sharingan evolved further?!"

Unexpectedly, this was Danzo's final question. Itachi smirked.

"I don't know the answer myself. But the reason the Uchiha's Sharingan changed... is because of Sasuke. Mine only has six tomoe, but Sasuke... has eight. It seems Sasuke's existence broke the Sharingan's original limits. Now, it's no longer a cursed eye but a dojutsu capable of infinite growth. Through training, one can awaken the Mangekyō."

"Eight... tomoe?!" Danzo was stunned.

If six tomoe are already this fearsome... What kind of power would eight bring?!

"Uchiha... Sasuke..."

"It seems... I should have paid more attention to that boy..."

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