novel-bin Chapter 493 The Uchiha's Wrath
Chapter 493 The Uchiha's Wrath
A gentle breeze, like an invisible hand, softly caressed the bridge spanning the river. However, this breeze brought no freshness or comfort; instead, it stirred up wisps of dust from the ground, forming a hazy mist that drifted slowly through the air.
Although a gentle breeze stirred up dust, it failed to dispel the somber atmosphere that enveloped the bridge. On the contrary, the somber atmosphere seemed to be stirred up by the wind, becoming even more intense and profound, making the air on the entire bridge seem to freeze, making it difficult to breathe and causing one's heart to race.
Standing in the middle of the bridge, Shimura Danzo's already expressionless face was now as stiff and cold as a stone sculpture. His single, deep, and sharp eye merely glanced at Uchiha Sasuke not far away before quickly looking away, as if the other party was not worth his attention at all.
Immediately afterward, Shimura Danzo raised his hands without hesitation and began to form hand seals in a slow and steady rhythm. Every movement was so precise and flawless, revealing the profound skill and unparalleled mastery he had accumulated over many years of training.
He was acutely aware of the importance and danger of the battle before him—he had to deliver a fatal blow to the powerful Uchiha Sasuke, while remaining constantly vigilant against a possible surprise attack from the mysterious masked man lurking in the shadows. Therefore, he had to be fully focused and prepared, allowing no room for negligence.
As he completed the hand seals, Shimura Danzo glanced briefly at the masked man who remained calmly seated on the bridge pillar watching the scene unfold, before launching a swift attack on Uchiha Sasuke. He had to seize the opportunity and subdue Sasuke as quickly as possible, freeing him to focus on the masked man's threat.
In that instant, Shimura Danzo launched a surprise attack with astonishing speed, like a ghost! However, surprisingly, Sasuke Uchiha's face was still burning with endless rage, as if the sudden attack could not shake the anger in his heart in the slightest.
He stared intently at Danzo, his gaze like two blazing flames, trying to glean more secrets from the man's somber face. From every subtle change in Danzo's expression and every move he made, Sasuke became increasingly convinced that the truth revealed by the mysterious masked man about Itachi Uchiha's massacre of the entire clan was no exaggeration.
When this cruel truth was finally confirmed, the fire of hatred in Sasuke's heart erupted like a volcano, instantly becoming incredibly intense. He had once harbored some complex feelings and ties to Konoha, but now, all of that had been shattered by the overwhelming hatred.
Now, Sasuke has only one thought in his mind—to take revenge on Konoha! Only in this way can those clansmen who were brutally slaughtered find peace; only in this way can he quell the uncontrollable rage in his heart.
Danzo Shimura moved like a ghost, his speed astonishing! In the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Sasuke Uchiha.
With a roar, Shimura Danzo's fist, imbued with boundless power, slammed straight towards Uchiha Sasuke's chest. This strike was incredibly powerful, seemingly intent on utterly crushing the man before him.
Danzo Shimura thought to himself: With such a sudden and swift attack, his opponent would certainly not be able to react in time. If this punch landed, it would definitely deal a heavy blow to Sasuke Uchiha.
However, in the next moment, something unexpected happened to Danzo Shimura. Just as his fist, which he had thrown with all his might, was about to touch Sasuke Uchiha's chest, a layer of purple bones made of chakra suddenly appeared, like an indestructible shield, steadily blocking his attack.
Danzo Shimura's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He never imagined that his fierce attack would be so easily blocked, and that it would fail to inflict even the slightest harm on Sasuke Uchiha.
"This...this is unbelievable!" Shimura Danzo's face was filled with astonishment. He involuntarily raised his head, his gaze fixed on Uchiha Sasuke's eyes. In that instant, when he saw clearly the six-pointed Sharingan in Uchiha Sasuke's eyes, which shimmered with endless darkness and cold light, a chill ran down his spine. He knew in his heart that he had really gotten himself into big trouble this time.
Danzo Shimura was intimately familiar with the Sharingan. For years, he had been obsessed with this mysterious and powerful eye power, devoting countless hours and energy to its in-depth study. Therefore, he deeply understood the meaning and power contained in every change of the Sharingan's pattern. Now, seeing Sasuke Uchiha's Sharingan display such a bizarre and chilling six-pointed star shape undoubtedly signified an extremely terrifying increase in his power.
At this moment, Sasuke Uchiha's eyes burned like a raging fire, the hatred within seemingly about to erupt and incinerate everything. That intense, extreme hatred even seemed to distort the air itself. Faced with such a hostile gaze, Danzo Shimura felt a chill run down his spine, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart. At this moment, Sasuke Uchiha had completely lost all compassion, and he didn't want to give his opponent even the slightest chance to breathe. Therefore, he gritted his teeth, determined to use the most cruel and ruthless methods to utterly reduce Sasuke Uchiha to ashes, to vent the long-suppressed rage within him.
In that instant, before Shimura Danzo could even react, a gigantic and mysterious purple skeletal hand appeared like a ghost and swiftly seized him! This terrifying giant hand was constructed from the immense power of Uchiha Sasuke's Mangekyou Sharingan.
However, Sasuke Uchiha clearly had no intention of giving up. His eyes narrowed, flashing with a chilling light, as he continuously poured more and more powerful ocular energy into the giant purple skeletal hand. As the ocular energy continued to flow in, an astonishing scene unfolded—the originally bare purple skeletal hand began to rapidly grow purple flesh! This flesh seemed to possess life, spreading and intertwining on the bones at a visible speed, gradually covering the entire skeleton.
Before long, the giant skeletal hand, which had initially been merely a skeletal structure, underwent a complete transformation, becoming a full and powerful purple palm! Compared to its previous appearance, it was no longer monotonous and crude, but had become lifelike and awe-inspiring. At the same time, the power contained within this palm increased exponentially, its strength exceeding all expectations!
Not far from here, the masked man stood silently. His gaze fell on Uchiha Sasuke, his eyes revealing undisguised satisfaction. Clearly, even he himself hadn't anticipated that Uchiha Sasuke possessed such extraordinary talent. It's important to understand that the time since Sasuke awakened his Mangekyou Sharingan has been extremely short, yet even so, he has already mastered the second stage of Susanoo, fully unleashing the terrifying power of the Mangekyou Sharingan.
On the other side, Shimura Danzo, who was being held tightly in Sasuke's hand, showed no sign of panic. Instead, his eyes widened, and he exclaimed in amazement, "This...this is the legendary Susanoo?" Danzo had always had a deep understanding of the Sharingan's power, but although he knew that the Mangekyou Sharingan contained such terrifying power, this was actually the first time in his life that he had personally experienced its existence at such close range.
However, Danzo had already swiftly changed his previous plans and calculations. The reason was simple: he knew very well that if he couldn't quickly and decisively defeat and eliminate this terrifyingly powerful enemy, the resulting serious consequences would be unimaginable!
Back then, those upper echelons of Konoha had the heart to issue that inhumane order to Itachi Uchiha—to completely annihilate the Uchiha clan! Now, this secret is clearly no longer a secret, because Sasuke Uchiha, this surviving remnant of the Uchiha clan, has learned everything. From the hatred in his eyes as he looks at me now, and his various extreme actions, it's clear he will not let this go. In the future, he will undoubtedly find every means to launch a frenzied revenge against the entire Hidden Leaf Village.
As one of the most powerful figures in Konoha, Shimura Danzo has always been the most hostile towards the Uchiha clan. He has always been wary and fearful of the Uchiha clan's immense power. Now, shouldering the heavy responsibility of acting Hokage, he naturally cannot tolerate Konoha falling into any more turmoil. If Uchiha Sasuke were to actually attack Konoha, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, no matter what, Shimura Danzo is determined to prevent this disaster and protect Konoha.
While most people may not agree with Shimura Danzo's style and methods, when it comes to his deep and passionate love for Konoha, he is in no way inferior to his predecessors like Hiruzen Sarutobi. However, this love is built upon a Konoha completely under his control and aligned with his ideals. Now, as the acting Hokage of Konoha, he is naturally determined not to allow any mishaps to occur in the village during his reign.
At this moment, facing the formidable Uchiha Sasuke, who had already considered him a mortal enemy, Shimura Danzo was acutely aware of the man's danger. The massive, imposing purple Susanoo was firmly gripping his body, but even in this dire situation, only one thought remained in his mind—he had to completely eliminate this potentially enormous threat, Uchiha Sasuke, to ensure the safety of Konoha, which he led.