Chapter 93: This Is a Warning

Chapter 93: This Is a Warning

Boom!

A thunderous explosion rang out.

The power of the Ultra Giant Rasengan far surpassed that of a regular Rasengan.

This single strike didn't just slam Shimura Danzo hard into the ground—it blasted out a massive crater more than five meters wide.

Violent Wind Release chakra surged in all directions, raging wildly.

Sand, rocks, grass, and trees were all torn apart and shattered.

Everyone else had to retreat and avoid the impact.

Only after the chaos subsided did they slowly open their eyes—only to see Shimura Danzo lying face up in the crater, barely recognizable, his clothes in tatters.

He appeared completely lifeless.

This time, Uchiha Dali was one hundred percent sure that Shimura Danzo wouldn't survive.

Because the duration of his Izanagi had already ended.

He no longer had any chance to turn misfortune into fortune.

At that moment, Namikaze Minato began explaining the entire sequence of events to Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.

"Lord Third, here's what happened…"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was grim.

His eyes remained fixed on Danzo's corpse, embedded in the crater.

He seemed to be hoping for some kind of miracle.

Hoping that his old rival and comrade might come back to life once again using the miraculous power of Izanagi.

But unfortunately, this time, there was no miracle.

Shimura Danzo lay motionless, lifeless at the bottom of the pit.

It was clear he was truly and thoroughly dead.

Killed on the spot by a single Ultra Giant Rasengan from Uchiha Dali.

By now, Hiruzen had also heard the full explanation from Namikaze Minato and understood the entire situation.

He had no reason to doubt Minato's account.

After all, no one knew Shimura Danzo's character better than he did.

Danzo had borne the burden of Konoha's darkness. He was always a militant figure—ambitious, constantly seeking to seize the Hokage seat, and known for his harsh stance against the Uchiha clan.

So, it made perfect sense that Shimura Danzo would attempt to assassinate Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Dali in a bid for power.

It was exactly the kind of thing he would do.

What's more, Danzo had just openly told him that he didn't accept or support the Uchiha clan as rulers of Konoha.

This only further confirmed the credibility of Minato's words.

At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a mix of emotions churning in his chest—bitter, complicated, hard to articulate.

The other shinobi stood in silence, unsure of what to say.

Uchiha Dali simply stood there calmly, waiting for Hiruzen's reaction. He wanted to see what Hiruzen could possibly say now.

After a brief pause, Hiruzen let out a long sigh.

"I never expected this. The village has just gone through a war in the Shinobi World, and now such a tragic event unfolds within our own walls."

"This is truly regrettable."

"Still, Dali, you and Minato are both safe—that's what matters."

"Minato, are your injuries serious?"

Hiruzen turned with concern to Namikaze Minato.

"They're not serious, Lord Third."

Minato had already bandaged his wounds. The injuries Danzo had inflicted weren't fatal. With his skill, he could endure.

Hearing this, Hiruzen nodded, then looked toward Uchiha Dali. "For something like this to happen, it's both shocking and deeply saddening."

"Danzo plotted to harm the Fourth Hokage and instigated internal conflict within the village. This end he met—he brought it upon himself."

"He has paid the price. I forgive him."

But before Hiruzen could finish his carefully worded statement, Uchiha Dali casually waved a hand, clearly uninterested.

Caught off guard by the gesture, Hiruzen paused, then slowly nodded. "Everyone, please bring the bodies of these insurgents back to Konoha."

His intention was to smooth things over.

Danzo wasn't a public figure in the village. As the leader of Root, he operated from the shadows, rarely appearing in front of the citizens.

So as long as they didn't reveal what had happened here, no one among the villagers would know the truth.

But to his surprise, before he could finish speaking, Uchiha Dali ordered the Anbu:

"During the inauguration ceremony later, bring their corpses out for the villagers to see, and announce their crimes publicly."

"If we're going to build the finest shinobi village, we must guarantee the people's basic rights. The right to know is one of them."

"Lord Third, you don't object, do you?"

Uchiha Dali looked at Hiruzen with a half-smile.

That harmless-looking smile sent a chill down Hiruzen's spine.

The other shinobi didn't even dare to breathe too loudly, completely silent.

Hiruzen forced a strained smile and nodded awkwardly. "Of course."

At the same time, he was inwardly astounded.

He knew full well that Uchiha Dali's move wasn't just about exposing Danzo's crimes—it was also a warning to himself, to the rest of the Konoha leadership, and even to the other prestigious clans of the village.

Or more directly, it was a threat.

From now on, if anyone dared disrespect the Uchiha clan, or their new Fourth Hokage—

This would be their fate.

…

Orochimaru had originally agreed to work with Shimura Danzo and the Root operatives, planning to strike when Namikaze Minato and Uchiha Dali were both badly wounded.

He had been watching the battle from the shadows the entire time.

Now, he was practically shaking with fear.

He had just witnessed Uchiha Dali and Namikaze Minato slaughter all of Root's assassins.

Then, Uchiha Dali had mercilessly killed Shimura Danzo as well.

And all of it—right in front of his own teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and numerous elite Konoha shinobi.

There was no denying the impact of that scene. It struck deep.

Even someone as powerful as Orochimaru couldn't help but feel a primal fear toward Uchiha Dali.

"I told you not to provoke that guy, Danzo…"

"Now that you're dead, my entire plan's in ruins!"

Orochimaru cursed furiously in his heart.

At the same time, he was already planning his escape. Over the years, he had worked with Danzo to conduct all kinds of covert, unspeakable operations within Konoha.

If those secrets were exposed, he'd likely suffer a terrible downfall as well.

So now, the only way to survive was to flee.

With everyone focused on the Fourth Hokage's upcoming inauguration, it was the perfect time to disappear without a trace.

With that, Orochimaru turned and slipped away.

But every move he made was within Uchiha Dali's perception.

Dali simply chose not to expose him.

Orochimaru's ambitions were great, but that was only because he didn't yet understand his place—or the true nature of the world.

Still, he was a talented individual. It might be useful to keep him around.

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