85. Susanoo Strikes

Witnessing the desolate scene of withered trees and scattered bones, Tsunade couldn't help but recall a certain place.

That place was the Shikkotsu Forest, one of the three great holy lands, where the Great Slug Sage resides.

At the same time, Tsunade looked at Mei Terumī with astonishment in her eyes.

She never expected that this young girl before her possessed such terrifying strength.

Just the water style she displayed earlier was already astonishing enough.

Unexpectedly, she also possessed two kekkei genkai: Lava Release and Boil Release.

Such a person would be a rare talent in any ninja village, a promising candidate for focused cultivation.

Yet, this powerful genius had obediently become Danzō's enforcer.

This gave Tsunade a deeper understanding of Danzō's methods.

Of course, Danzō's explanation for this was—

Mei Terumī was an ally sent by Kirigakure, a strong testament to the cooperation between Konoha and Kirigakure.

Tsunade didn't believe a word of it.

If Danzō didn't have some leverage over her, who would willingly take orders from that old man?

Still, considering Danzō was now on their side and Mei Terumī was a potential enemy, Tsunade could only grudgingly praise:

"As expected of Elder Danzō, he truly has his ways!"

Meanwhile, the benevolent Elder Danzō was unleashing his power in the sky.

Countless explosive tags flew from his [Explosive Sword: Exploding Foam], raining down like precise artillery shells onto the Sunagakure ninja below.

The next moment, deafening explosions erupted continuously.

The intense bombardment lasted for dozens of seconds, covering an area of a hundred meters in radius.

All the trees and living beings in the vicinity were engulfed by the terrifying explosions.

The Sunagakure ninja who perished finally realized what kind of existence they had provoked.

Danzō didn't need any other methods; with just his flight ability and countless explosive tags, he could transform into a bomber, leaving Sunagakure in disarray.

Not to mention, he also possessed a reconnaissance ability—the Byakugan.

This made searching for enemies even more convenient.

After using the Byakugan to confirm that there were no survivors below, Danzō finally ceased his assault and returned to the group amidst the awestruck gazes of the Konoha ninja.

"I never thought dealing with a few small fry from Sunagakure would require Elder Danzō to go to such lengths," Tsunade quipped as soon as Danzō landed.

Danzō merely smirked: "If not for this, how could we boost the morale of our troops?"

With that, Tsunade glanced at the surrounding Konoha ninja.

Sure enough, just as Danzō had predicted.

After witnessing the massive crater from his explosions, the morale of the troops immediately soared.

Many could be heard saying that under Lord Danzō's leadership, they were invincible!

Seeing this, Tsunade fell silent once more.

That old fox Danzō really knows how to manipulate people...

She silently mused.

Of course, for Danzō, this was just the simplest of tactics.

After all, he couldn't allow a Kirigakure ninja like Mei Terumī to steal the spotlight in front of the Konoha ninja.

Since he had taken action, he had to completely overshadow her in terms of might.

This way, Mei Terumī wouldn't be able to showcase Kirigakure's strength and would instead become a stepping stone for Danzō to enhance his prestige.

Mei Terumī clearly sensed this as well.

But all she could do was clench her teeth and secretly glare at Danzō's back.

There was nothing else she could do!

Danzō, with his Byakugan, naturally noticed her subtle gesture.

But he paid it no mind.

Whether it was hatred, hostility, or awe from his enemies—

None of these emotions held any significance for Danzō.

For as long as they were his enemies, their fate was sealed: they would all go to hell!

——————

In the direction of the Land of Rivers.

The Konoha squad led by the elder Uchiha Fugaku and the young Uchiha Shisui was progressing smoothly.

They had been conquering territories without encountering significant resistance.

Their tactics were quite straightforward.

First, either Uchiha Fugaku or Uchiha Shisui would step forward and summon a Susanoo to absorb damage.

Then, relying on the Susanoo's formidable defense and destructive power, they would obliterate Sunagakure's defenses and deliver a massive psychological blow.

After that, the remaining Konoha ninja would swarm in, swiftly securing the kills.

Of course, the most common scenario was—

The enemy exhausted all their ninjutsu, but the Susanoo remained unscathed.

The enemy's morale shattered...

The enemy's defenses crumbled...

The enemy fled...

And then it was just the Konoha ninja mopping up the remnants.

It had to be said, the Susanoo was a game-changer on the battlefield.

As long as the enemy couldn't break through its defense, they could only watch helplessly as their defenses were torn apart.

After yet another victory over Sunagakure, Uchiha Fugaku finally ordered the troops to rest and prepare to push straight to Sunagakure's front-line headquarters!

Thanks to their outstanding performance in battle, both Fugaku and Shisui naturally earned the respect and trust of many ninja.

Thus, when Fugaku made his announcement, the response was overwhelmingly positive.

Night fell.

Shisui, holding his short sword, leaned against a tree branch, gazing at the stars, deep in thought.

Suddenly, a sound came from behind.

"Hmm?"

He quickly went on alert, ready to issue a warning at a moment's notice.

"It's me."

Fugaku's deep voice put Shisui at ease.

He swiftly approached Shisui and tossed him a water canteen.

Shisui caught it and said, "Thanks, Clan Leader."

Fugaku chuckled lightly: "Shisui, no need to be so formal with me."

Then, mimicking Shisui, he looked up at the stars: "You did well this time."

Shisui looked puzzled: "Clan Leader, are you saying I performed well in battle, or that I did well by becoming Lord Danzō's disciple?"

Fugaku laughed heartily: "Both."

He turned to Shisui, seeming to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Shisui, your becoming Lord Danzō's disciple isn't just about you; it's about whether our clan can truly integrate into Konoha!"

Without giving Shisui a chance to speak, Fugaku continued:

"Some in the clan have grown dissatisfied with the village's higher-ups, but this time, Lord Danzō taking you as his disciple should help suppress some of that discontent."

"So, you must now shoulder the responsibility of being the bridge between our clan and the village, fostering peace between the two!"

Hearing this, Shisui immediately felt a sense of duty weighing on his shoulders.

He nodded solemnly and assured: "Don't worry, Clan Leader, I will ensure our clan integrates into the village."

Fugaku patted Shisui's shoulder with satisfaction: "With your word, I am at ease."

Before leaving, he added one more thing—

"In the upcoming battles, don't activate your Mangekyō. Leave the vanguard duties to me."

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