Naruto: The ANBU God

The sky, previously clear, suddenly darkened. Black clouds swirled above the Konoha camp on Kikyoyama.

The air was filled with a nauseating stench: a mixture of burnt flesh, blood, and the unmistakable smell of fear.

Fifteen bodies of Root ninjas lay scattered on the ground, some still smoldering, others unrecognizable.

A sepulchral silence fell over the camp.

Dozens of Konoha shinobi stood motionless, processing the carnage they had just witnessed.

Orochimaru found himself momentarily speechless.

Danzō felt, for the first time in decades, that the ground beneath his feet was crumbling. His face showed pure astonishment and, though he would never admit it, fear.

Seconds dragged on like hours.

Finally, a jōnin broke the silence, "How... how is this possible?"

That comment erupted into chaos of murmurs and exclamations throughout the camp.

"Those eyes! They shot heat rays! What kind of Kekkei Genkai is that?"

"His body... it withstood A-rank jutsu as if they were nothing..."

"The Hatake Kenjutsu, that superhuman speed, and now this... What kind of training has Luo Lei-sama had?"

Everyone's gazes alternated between the charred remains of the Root ninja and the figure of Luo Lei.

Even Orochimaru's eyes never left Luo Lei, as if he feared that by blinking, those deadly rays might be directed at him.

Not far away, hidden in the shadows, dozens of additional Root ninja trembled with fear.

The terror in their eyes was palpable, even through their masks fear was visible.

"What do we do?" one whispered.

No one answered. The answer was clear: against a power like Luo Lei's, there was nothing they could do. If they faced him, their fates would be the same as those of their fallen comrades.

"Could it be...? An unknown Kekkei Genkai that rivals the Sharingan and Byakugan?" Orochimaru, with narrowed eyes, muttered.

He shook his head, breathing deeply to suppress his scientific curiosity.

Those red eyes of Luo Lei, capable of launching devastating rays, were something that even he, with all his thirst for knowledge, didn't want to face for now.

'Too much power,' Orochimaru thought. 'Luo Lei has become a demon incarnate.'

"Fascinating," he murmured, a twisted smile forming on his lips. "Now it all makes sense. His exponential growth, his sudden lack of scruples, the drastic changes in his behavior... It's all due to the awakening of an unknown and terribly powerful Kekkei Genkai."

Turning his head, his eyes gleamed with greed. 'Yes, only the awakening of a Kekkei Genkai could explain such a dramatic transformation. But how to obtain that power for myself without ending up like those foolish Root?'

Meanwhile, Danzō, coming to a similar conclusion, struggled with his own thoughts.

'A newly awakened Kekkei Genkai?' His mind worked frantically. 'How is it possible that it's so powerful? Not even the Sharingan in its most advanced form shows such... devastation.'

He found himself without a clear plan. The remaining Root ninja would clearly be insufficient to subdue Luo Lei, and the idea of confronting him personally sent a chill down his spine.

'Damn it!' Danzō clenched his fists, anger boiling inside him. 'After all these years, after everything I've built in Konoha, is this how I lose control? To a brat?'

Never before had he felt so powerless, so... vulnerable.

'Who the hell leaked the information about Luo Lei's mission?' His anger found a new target. 'Someone is going to pay for this...'

He suddenly remembered his old companions. 'Homura and Koharu, damn them! I bet it was them. And Hiruzen, that old fool, probably allowed it with his damned passivity.'

Taking a deep breath, trying to regain his composure. He knew he needed to think clearly, to find a way to change this situation.

But for the first time in a long time, he wasn't sure how to proceed.

"I love Konoha!" Luo Lei's voice resonated, proclaiming sincerely, "When I joined ANBU, I swore to protect the peace and prosperity of our village under the guidance of the Will of Fire..."

His eyes narrowed dangerously as he approached Danzō. "Now that someone has betrayed me, don't you think they should be punished?"

Before Danzō could even blink, Luo Lei disappeared.

"So fast!" Danzō gasped, his body tensing to retreat. But it was too late.

CRACK!

A fist connected with Danzō's jaw.

"Argh..!" A cry of pain escaped Danzō's throat as he felt his teeth loosen and blood fill his mouth.

Stumbling backward, stunned by the force of the blow. His hands moved instinctively to form seals, but froze halfway.

Every fiber of his being screamed that if he made a wrong move, he would die. And the worst part was that he had no idea how deep Luo Lei's well of power was.

"What's wrong?" Luo Lei's mocking voice sounded. "I beat you and you're still not convinced?"

Without warning, he launched a devastating kick.

THUD!

"GWAAH!" Danzō's scream echoed throughout the camp as his body was thrown to the ground.

He rolled several times before stopping, coughing and spitting blood.

"Luo... Lei..." he gasped. He tried to get up, his arms shaking from the effort. "Don't... don't overdo it..."

"Overdo it?" Letting out a laugh, Luo Lei stared him straight in the eyes. "But I'm just getting started, Danzō-sama."

Walking slowly towards him, "I already told you. It was you who betrayed me, and it will be you who pays for it."

Danzō felt his heart racing as Luo Lei extended his hand towards him. Every muscle in his body tensed, preparing for unimaginable pain.

"Don't be afraid," Luo Lei whispered, crouching down as he rested his hand on his shoulder. "I know you'll be fine. After all, everything you do is for Konoha, isn't it?"

Danzō's eyes widened, terror and fury burning within him.

"But you see," Luo Lei continued, his grip tightening, "there are traitors in Root, and you're to blame. So I'm going to make a report, and you're going to approve it and report it to the Hokage. Understood?"

Trying to protest, but his words turned into a choked scream when...

CRACK!

"AAAAHHHH!" Danzō's scream echoed throughout the mountain as he felt his shoulder dislocate.

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