Faced with the arrogant Mangetsu, Danzo could no longer hold back.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"
A transparent vacuum wave pierced through the air, attacking Mangetsu with absolute sharpness.
"Just a Wind Release?"
Looking at Danzo's attack, Mangetsu was utterly disdainful.
'Didn't he know my surname? Wind Release? What use was Wind Release against me?!'
Completely ignoring Danzo's Wind Release, Mangetsu, holding his samurai sword, shot towards Danzo like a cannonball.
The next second, Danzo's Vacuum Wave hit Mangetsu's head.
Splat!
Mangetsu's head exploded, turning into a spray of water droplets.
However, while the water scattered, it didn't truly separate. It was like lotus root… seemingly broken, but the threads still connected.
The next second, the scattered but unbroken water, under Mangetsu's control, reformed.
Mangetsu's perfectly intact head appeared before Danzo!
A look of disdain was plastered on his face.
Mangetsu mocked: "That's it? Just this? The Darkness of the Ninja World? Heh!"
As he spoke, Mangetsu proudly lifted his chin, "You have an immortal body, but it's not like I'm not a pain to deal with either!"
"You're immortal, I'm immune. We both have a bright future ahead!"
"Oh, wait, I forgot, my apologies. You're already dead, and the dead have no future!"
"My bad!" The affectation on Mangetsu's face was practically overflowing.
Seeing Mangetsu like this, Danzo was grinding his teeth in hatred.
"Brat of the Hozuki Clan, I, Danzo, have roamed the Ninja World for many years. Do you really think I have no tricks up my sleeve?"
Danzo angrily rebuked.
"Oh?"
Mangetsu disdainfully picked his ear: "So what?"
"Old man, is my expression unclear? I've been looking down on you this whole time, never stopped!"
Mangetsu looked at Danzo with feigned surprise.
Then, he very theatrically put on a pitying expression.
"Ah, Darkness of the Ninja World, I originally thought you were a strong opponent, but now it seems you might be quite foolish!"
"But that can't be right. The Darkness of the Ninja World was supposedly famous across nations before. Did Konoha's technique malfunction? Otherwise, why is the one before me an idiot who can't even read the room?"
"You... you, you, you, you!"
Hearing Mangetsu's words, Danzo was so angry he felt like his soul was leaving his body.
At this moment, Danzo cast everything aside. He only wanted Mangetsu dead!
"Arrrgghh! Brat, your life is mine!"
Holding his Wind Shuriken, Danzo charged at Mangetsu.
Facing Danzo's charge, Mangetsu was dismissive. He simply drew his sword and delivered a powerful horizontal slash.
Enhanced by the Water Release: Great Water Arm Technique and his Blut Arterie, the immense force allowed Mangetsu to unleash a blade of light!
In the blink of an eye, Mangetsu's sword reached Danzo!
Boom-
Danzo was blown apart by this slash.
However, what burst out wasn't the paper scraps of the Edo Tensei, but the smoke of a Shadow Clone Technique.
Having hidden himself somewhere else unnoticed, Danzo formed hand seals: "Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"
A large amount of Chakra condensed. Danzo took a deep breath and spewed forth a fire dragon!
Simultaneously, the fire dragon opened its mouth towards Mangetsu and shot several fireballs!
"Oh?" Seeing Danzo's sudden change of tactics, Mangetsu was somewhat surprised, as he hadn't noticed when Danzo used the shadow clone.
But, whatever.
When you're strong, you can fight however you want!
Holding his sword, a large amount of Chakra surged from his body.
Then, Mangetsu delivered another slash.
Splash-
A great amount of water erupted from the blade. A high-speed water blade cut through everything, not only extinguishing Danzo's fireballs but also severing one of Danzo's legs before he could dodge. The ash of the Edo Tensei began to fill in the gap!
"Hiss!"
Seeing the destructive power of Mangetsu's slash, Danzo sucked in a cold breath.
He never expected Mangetsu to be this troublesome.
No matter how many tricks he has, Mangetsu just slash through them!
Pure, overwhelming force, making it difficult to counter.
Danzo was exasperated, 'How could there be someone who relied so much on one overwhelming strength to cover all weaknesses?'
However, while Danzo was exasperated, Mangetsu was having a great time.
Before, he pursued Ninja Swords, wanting to have all the different swords in his possession, to use whichever he pleased.
But now, Mangetsu didn't pursue that anymore, although he still liked them.
Because he found his own strength was sufficient.
No matter the situation, just slash through it, and your opponent dies.
In that case, what's the need for flashy and complicated fighting?
Just like this 'Darkness of the Ninja World' before him.
'He was a major figure in his lifetime, and now he's just... this?'
Thinking this, Mangetsu actually felt a bit bored.
"Enough. The other Sealing Team's members should be almost done. I'll finish you quickly and go find a more worthwhile opponent!"
"By the way, I heard you guys brought out Konoha's White Fang too? Which battlefield is he on? I want to find him!"
Mangetsu said, looking at Danzo.
This act of fighting him while thinking about someone else made Danzo furious.