Naruto: The Rise Of Uchiha

"Uchiha Fugaku, you really can't resist taking action!"

Despite his ninjutsu being blocked, Danzo Shimura's lips curled into a cold, triumphant smile.

As Uchiha Fugaku suspected, this was an open conspiracy, a ploy meant to force Fugaku into a direct confrontation.

"If you're so eager to lose more of those stolen eyes, I'm more than happy to oblige," Fugaku said, his Mangekyō Sharingan glinting ominously.

The tension erupted as Fugaku's form blurred, moving at a speed that made him appear like a phantom. In a flash, he closed the distance to Danzo, kunai blazing with fire-imbued chakra, aimed for a decisive strike.

"Wind Style: Vacuum Blade!"

Danzo didn't bother dodging; instead, he aimed his counterattack directly at Fugaku's waist, fully committed to a mutual death strike.

Clang!

Fugaku's kunai intercepted Danzo's blade mid-swing, sparks flying from the intense collision. Danzo's strategy relied on Izanagi's ability to erase his death, letting him attack recklessly without concern for his life.

But Fugaku had no intention of playing into Danzo's hands.

Cling, clang, clang!

The air was filled with the metallic sound of kunai clashing as Fugaku skillfully parried Danzo's relentless strikes, his movements fluid and calculated.

"Trying to delay time, are you?" Danzo snarled, catching on to Fugaku's plan after their extended exchange.

Leaping back, Danzo formed a series of seals in rapid succession.

"Wood Release: Tree Root Explosion!"

Thick, twisting roots erupted from Danzo's right arm, spreading like writhing serpents, swallowing everything in their path. Fugaku, caught in the range of the roots, remained unfazed.

"Susanoo!"

Susanoo's massive hand slammed into the writhing roots, shattering them effortlessly. Danzo, who had been nestled within the expanding roots, was flung into the air, his body torn apart.

Buzz—

A faint hum signaled the activation of Izanagi once again. Danzo's body reappeared intact a short distance away, his expression grim as he glanced at his right hand.

Of the ten Sharingan embedded in his arm, five had already closed. With only six minutes left, Danzo's desperation mounted.

"Why hasn't his chakra depleted yet?" Danzo muttered under his breath.

Fugaku didn't give him time to dwell on his doubts. He manipulated Susanoo to swipe at Danzo again, forcing him into a defensive stance.

"Wind Style: Vacuum Wave!"

Huge wind blades cut through the air, but Susanoo's skeletal hand intercepted them, shattering the blades mid-flight.

"How long can you keep this up?" Fugaku taunted.

Danzo scowled, his frustration evident. Suddenly, his eyes darted to one of Fugaku's nearby allies, seeking an opening.

"Wood Release: Violent Spear Tree!"

Massive, spear-like vines erupted from his arm, aiming directly at one of Fugaku's clan members.

"Fire Style: Great Dragon Flame Bullet!"

Before the vines could reach their target, three roaring fire dragons emerged from Fugaku's hands, burning the vines to ash before dissipating into the air.

Danzo's smirk faltered as Fugaku turned back to face him.

"Shimura Danzo," Fugaku said coldly, "your ploy was as transparent as it was pathetic. But if you're so desperate to die, I'm happy to help."

Enraged, Danzo lunged at Fugaku again. The two clashed repeatedly, their respective techniques colliding in a dance of power and precision.

But with each death and resurrection, Danzo's breathing grew heavier, his movements more frantic.

"Susanoo!"

Fugaku reactivated Susanoo's massive hand, this time grabbing Danzo mid-attack. With a sickening crunch, the skeletal hand squeezed, crushing Danzo's body.

"Buzz—"

Danzo reappeared once more, resurrected by Izanagi. But his face was pale, and his right hand trembled as he noticed the ninth Sharingan on his arm closing.

Only two minutes remained.

"I'm running out of time," Danzo muttered, his desperation palpable.

"Finally realizing your limits?" Fugaku sneered.

Danzo glanced around, his once-formidable Root forces reduced to a handful of scattered survivors. The battlefield was littered with their broken bodies, and the blood-soaked ground painted a grim picture of his failure.

His only option now was retreat.

"Wood Style: Tree Clone!"

Danzo created several wooden clones to distract Fugaku and his clan members.

Whoosh!

Under the cover of his clones, Danzo fled toward the dense forest, his speed fueled by fear.

"Danzo is trying to escape!" Uchiha Setsuna shouted, noticing his retreat.

(End of Chapter)

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