Chapter 19: I Want to Fight Danzo Right Now

Early the next morning, Kazekaze finished his breakfast and headed straight for the training ground. After a full night of rest, he felt more energized than ever. It didn't take long for him to arrive at the training site. To his surprise, Might Bai was already waiting for him.

"996."

"997."

"998."

"999."

"1000!"

After completing 1,000 push-ups, Might Bai stood up, flashed a blindingly white smile, and gave Kazekaze a thumbs-up.

"Today, we burn our youth once more!"

Kazekaze maintained a polite smile while thinking to himself, As expected of the Might family. In all his time in the Naruto world, he had never once seen Konoha at 4 a.m.. If anyone ever doubted how terrifying self-discipline could be— They only needed to look at the Might family.

"Let's start today's training challenge! First up, 500 squats!"

To Might Bai, 500 squats was just a warm-up— Perfect for Kazekaze's current level. But before training could begin, Senju Tobirama finally arrived—fashionably late.

"Might Bai, Kazekaze, morning," Tobirama greeted.

"Good morning, Lord Tobirama," Kazekaze responded with a smile before immediately cutting to the chase. "Can I fight Danzo today?"

At this moment, Kazekaze couldn't wait to battle him. It was like finally pulling a ridiculously overpowered SSR character in a gacha game— And now he couldn't resist the urge to completely crush other players! And Danzo? He was that other player!

"Huh? A match?" Tobirama blinked in confusion.

"Hmm? Did you forget, Lord Tobirama? I told you yesterday—I don't think I need to wait half a month."

Kazekaze paused for a moment, his expression filled with unwavering confidence.

"I am already strong enough to defeat Danzo."

Tobirama froze on the spot. Kazekaze had mentioned this yesterday, but at the time, Tobirama hadn't taken it seriously. Danzo wasn't just a Chunin— He was one of the elite Chunin of his generation. Although Danzo didn't look like much now, Tobirama was certain that he would accomplish great things in the future. He would become a formidable Konoha ninja. After all, Tobirama was Senju Tobirama! His ability to judge people was far better than his older brother, Hashirama. 

From the very beginning, Tobirama never believed Kazekaze could defeat Danzo. In fact, from the very start, he never even considered it a possibility. Yes, Kazekaze's talent was terrifying— He was so strong that it was almost monstrous. But his only advantage was Senju monstrous strength, and Tobirama had forbidden him from using it. The half-month deadline had been set to motivate Kazekaze. To push him into rigorous training, making him focus all his energy on a single goal. The more Kazekaze struggled and failed, the more determined he would become— Until one day, he would finally surpass Danzo. That was Tobirama's real plan.

But now— Kazekaze had shocked Tobirama once again. It had only been one day! Yet Kazekaze was already demanding to fight Danzo?! And judging by his serious expression, he wasn't joking— He was completely confident!

"Are you really not going to wait the full half-month?" Tobirama asked, still skeptical.

Yesterday, Tobirama had personally watched Kazekaze train under Might Bai. Kazekaze had trained hard and performed exceptionally well. But his training was just a numbers game— 1,000 push-ups. 1,000 sit-ups. 1,000 squats. A 100-kilometer run. No real combat experience. No advanced taijutsu techniques. So where was this confidence coming from? Tobirama couldn't understand.

"Why do I need to wait?" Kazekaze shook his head, looking genuinely puzzled. "I can fight Danzo right now! Or… does Lord Tobirama think I was joking yesterday?"

Tobirama was at a loss for words. Because he genuinely didn't know how to respond. Kazekaze's eyes were sharp and determined— There was no arrogance or recklessness in them. Could he really defeat Danzo? But after just one day of training… Tobirama couldn't make sense of it— Yet he also felt a strange anticipation.

"Might Bai, go find Danzo," Tobirama finally said.

Even he was curious now. What exactly gave this seven-year-old brat so much confidence?! Might Bai, however, was stunned.

"Lord Tobirama, are you seriously letting Kazekaze fight Danzo?" Might Bai's eyes widened in disbelief.

He had never imagined Tobirama would agree to such an absurd request from a seven-year-old! He knew Danzo. Among their generation of Konoha graduates— Danzo had excelled in both written and combat exams. Without the The Eight Inner Gates, Might Bai doubted he could last even three moves against Danzo. Especially considering Danzo's Wind Release. Among their peers, no one could match his mastery of Wind Release!

And Kazekaze? He was only seven! How long had he been training? Just one day?!

'One day of training, and now he wants to fight Danzo? This has to be the dumbest thing I've ever heard!'

That was Danzo!

"Kazekaze, I don't know why you're so eager to fight Danzo," Might Bai said, taking a deep breath. "But do you really think you can surpass ten years of Danzo's training… after just one day?" Might Bai was trying to talk some sense into him— To convince Kazekaze to stick to proper training. But Kazekaze simply smirked.

"You've never seen me fight—so how do you know I can't win?"

Might Bai: "???"

"Might Bai, go get Danzo."

Tobirama repeated the command.

"But… Lord Tobirama…" Might Bai wanted to argue, but Tobirama's glare shut him up instantly.

Swallowing his words, he had no choice but to obey. Then, Tobirama turned back to Kazekaze and gave him a warning.

"You're free to challenge Danzo whenever you like. But if you lose, don't blame me for not warning you—the consequences will be serious."