While Sasuke mercilessly beat down Danzō.
On the other side, Fu was also fighting against the reanimated Itachi.
As Danzō's loyal bodyguard, he was well aware that fighting Itachi alone was impossible. But as long as he could hold him off for a moment, that would be enough to give Danzō a chance to capture Sasuke!
Of course, it was incredibly difficult.
Facing the slaughterer who killed the entire Uchiha clan in one night, and that was ten years ago.
With common sense, Itachi must be even more terrifying now!
Especially with the immortal body of Edo Tensei...
So Fu didn't dare to approach at all, not even daring to look at Itachi.
He only created two clones to harass him.
At the same time, he used a lot of Doton, creating walls and earth spikes to block the way.
His goal was clear: to restrain Itachi!
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Itachi didn't pay much attention to Fu.
He activated Susano'o, swinging his arm.
All the Earth Release attacks and the two clones shattered. In the face of absolute power, petty tricks were meaningless.
And, if unnecessary, he didn't want to kill Fu.
Although loyal to Danzō, he was still a Konoha ninja, also the best member of the Yamanaka clan.
Killing him carelessly would only weaken Konoha.
In his heart, Itachi still loved Konoha.
Therefore, he showed the power of Susano'o, hoping Fu would understand and retreat.
Meanwhile, more than half of Itachi's attention was focused on Sasuke in the distance.
He knew Sasuke was strong now, but he also knew Danzō's cunning...
Wind Release ninjutsu, curse seals, sealing techniques, forbidden techniques... Danzō mastered them all, far surpassing most Konoha ninjas.
Unfortunately, he forced himself to pursue forbidden power that wasn't suitable, leading to this.
Like Kakashi, if he had focused on Wind Release Ninjutsu and curse techniques without Sharingan and Wood Release, Danzō might not have gone astray like this.
But it was understandable.
For ninjas, age and aging were the greatest enemies!
Even the great Sarutobi Hiruzen and Hanzo the Salamander couldn't fight the limitations of the body; in old age, their strength and chakra weakened drastically.
Although Danzō looked healthy, he was already 73 years old.
For ordinary ninjas, or like Koharu, their strength had long declined, no longer even Kage-level.
To compensate for aging, Danzō turned to Hashirama cells and Sharingan...
Thanks to Hashirama cells, his body remained active, maintaining strength. But his fighting style had changed, no longer the Wind Release Ninjutsu expert of the past.
But compared to Danzō, Sasuke was still too green. If he failed, Itachi was ready to intervene.
That was the reason Itachi accompanied Sasuke to kill Danzō.
Of course, after so many years, Itachi's hatred for Danzō hadn't diminished...
Although the Uchiha massacre happened because of their coup plan, without the constant pressure from Danzō and the Konoha elders, would the Uchiha clan have been cornered?
But now, who was right and wrong no longer mattered.
For Konoha's future and his beloved younger brother, Danzō had to die!
Like the Uchiha who sacrificed themselves for Konoha in the past, now it was Danzō's turn.
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Seeing Sasuke continue to destroy Danzō until he finally took out a kunai and stabbed Sasuke's Susano'o.
Itachi was a little confused; had Danzō gone mad from constantly dying?
A small kunai wanted to penetrate Susano'o?
Even during Izanagi's immunity time, he shouldn't waste energy recklessly... After all, the chakra consumed by Izanagi couldn't be recovered...
And a cunning person like Danzō, for the sake of becoming Hokage, could endure any humiliation; how could he lose his mind?
Meaning?
That kunai could penetrate Susano'o?
A legendary weapon disguised as a kunai?
Or did Danzō have another way?
Wait...
Could it be?
Itachi suddenly looked at Fu in the distance, only then realizing his real body was hiding far away.
He was initially thought to have understood the difference in strength and given up, but he was actually waiting for an opportunity to help Danzō!
The Yamanaka clan's secret technique, Shintenshin no Jutsu, was a powerful technique against continuous techniques and doujutsu.
By concentrating spiritual energy, it could disrupt or even control the target!
Even the great Obito could be affected!
One of the rare techniques that allowed the weak to fight the strong...
Of course, it was less effective in a 1v1 fight because it took time, couldn't be interrupted, consumed a lot of chakra, and caused dizziness if it failed.
But for surprise attacks and teamwork, it was very useful!
Currently, Fu had received Danzō's signal, waiting for the right moment to intervene with Sasuke!
Even if only for a moment, making Susano'o's defense weak, that would be enough for Danzō!
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Amaterasu!
Seeing his younger brother in danger, Itachi immediately released Amaterasu, burning Fu in the distance.
But although Amaterasu was strong, it took time to burn, it couldn't kill Fu instantly.
Enduring the pain of the black flames, Fu still used his technique and successfully controlled Sasuke!
After succeeding, Fu immediately made Sasuke release the Susano'o defense.
He didn't understand how to control Susano'o, but stopping the chakra supply to the doujutsu could be done.
With this opening, Danzō managed to penetrate Susano'o with his kunai!
Meanwhile, in just a second, Sasuke had broken free from Fu's control, destroying his spiritual energy.
But at the same moment, Danzō was already in front with the kunai!
*Pu-chi!*
Danzō's kunai pierced Sasuke's waist, and Sasuke also immediately swung Kusanagi, cutting off both of Danzō's hands!
In close combat, the younger Sasuke was stronger.
After cutting off Danzō's hands, Sasuke retreated a few meters and activated Susano'o again while looking at the wound on his abdomen.
It wasn't big and not fatal.
After all, one kidney was nothing compared to the pain from the Mangekyou Sharingan and the hatred in his heart!
'A technique like that idiot Ino?'
'The Yamanaka clan's Shintenshin no Jutsu?'
'He still managed to attack me? Did nii-san let him on purpose?'
Sasuke saw Fu burning in Amaterasu, cursing inwardly. Then, regaining his arrogance and confidence, he mocked the recovering Danzō:
"Danzō, you stupid bastard, you missed! Are your eyes so blurry that you can't even stab properly?"
"Too bad there's no second chance, I'll send you to hell!"
Sasuke moved Susano'o, punching Danzō again.
But halfway there, Susano'o suddenly disappeared, and Sasuke froze in place.
Black curse patterns spread from his wound, binding his entire body, unable to move.
Jisei Jūbaku no Jutsu!
This was the curse Danzō put on the kunai, the reason he deliberately stabbed Sasuke's waist.
To bind Sasuke, capture him as a hostage!
"Haah... haah...!"
Danzō gasped for breath, taking out another kunai, approaching Sasuke.
Pressing the kunai against Sasuke's neck, taking him hostage, while muttering mockingly:
"I am the winner!"
"You arrogant idiot, didn't realize I missed on purpose."
"Why did Itachi leave a piece of trash like you alive?"
"Was it just because of love?"
"Let's prove it."
"Stop!"
"Itachi, you don't want to see your little brother die, do you?"
Danzō pressed the kunai, cutting Sasuke's neck, threatening Itachi and the others in the distance.