Pfft!
The instant the blade of compressed wind struck one of the Root shinobi, his body exploded into a shower of blood and flesh.
In the blink of an eye, a vibrant life had been snuffed out by Karura's casual strike.
Mikoto and Itachi stared at her in stunned silence.
Neither of them had expected the gentle and easygoing Karura to possess such terrifying methods. A single attack had left nothing even resembling a complete corpse.
Isamu, on the other hand, nodded in satisfaction.
The once innocent little princess of the Ōtsutsuki Clan had finally changed over the centuries.
Mercy when appropriate.
Killing when necessary.
That was the mindset his family should possess.
Just as Karura raised her hand to finish off the second Root shinobi, Isamu reached out and stopped her.
"That's enough, Karura."
"Leave this one alive."
"He can return and report to his master."
Karura snorted coldly.
"You insignificant worm."
"If Isamu hadn't spoken for you…"
"I would've made sure you didn't even leave behind a complete corpse."
With a final cold glare, she lowered her hand.
Isamu stepped forward and gently lifted the surviving Root shinobi's chin.
His Sharingan rotated slowly as he implanted a command through genjutsu.
"Go."
"Find your master."
The shinobi immediately turned and walked away without another word.
Watching him disappear into the distance, Isamu smiled faintly.
"Heh…"
"Old Danzo…"
"Pwah… blegh…!"
Just then, the sound of violent retching echoed nearby.
Everyone turned to look.
Little Itachi had run to the side of the road and was vomiting uncontrollably.
Karura hurried over and gently patted his back.
"Oh dear…"
"I completely forgot little Itachi was here."
"He shouldn't have had to witness something so bloody."
"It's all those annoying Root bastards' fault."
Hearing that, Isamu rolled his eyes.
You were the one who cut him in half.
And somehow you're blaming Root?
That dead shinobi really took the blame for everything.
Mikoto looked worriedly at the mangled remains on the ground.
"Father…"
"Since they belong to Danzo…"
"I'm afraid this matter…"
As one of Konoha's elders and a contemporary of the Third Hokage, Danzo possessed enormous authority within the village.
His influence was second only to the Hokage himself.
Now that one of his men had been killed…
This matter was unlikely to end quietly.
Isamu chuckled.
"Don't worry, Mikoto."
"They're only expendable pawns."
"Danzo won't completely fall out with me over something this trivial."
"Besides…"
"I still carry some weight in Konoha."
"Danzo isn't qualified to come looking for trouble with me."
Karura folded her arms.
"Exactly."
"I don't care whether he's Danzo or anyone else."
"If he dares come looking for trouble…"
"I'll show him why flowers are red."
"…Alright."
Seeing both elders utterly unconcerned, Mikoto could only suppress her worries.
"Don't worry."
"Nothing will happen."
"Take Itachi home."
"Prepare some tea."
"We'll wait for Danzo to come."
"I'll clean up here first."
"Alright."
Karura, Mikoto, and Itachi headed home together.
Looking at the mangled corpse on the ground, Isamu sighed.
"I never imagined…"
"That innocent little princess of the Ōtsutsuki Clan would become so decisive."
"A thousand years really can change a person."
Shaking his head, he formed a seal.
Using Earth Release, he buried the shattered remains deep beneath the ground.
It was better to deal with the mess now than let Konoha's shinobi gather around asking endless questions later.
Once everything had been cleaned up, Isamu returned home.
He and Karura sat calmly in the living room, sipping tea as they waited for Danzo's arrival.
Meanwhile…
The Root shinobi under Isamu's genjutsu returned to Root Headquarters.
Soon, he arrived at Danzo's office.
Danzo looked up.
"Well?"
"Did you bring back the person I ordered you to?"
The shinobi remained perfectly still.
His expression was blank.
Danzo frowned.
"I'm asking you a question."
"Didn't you hear me?"
"Where is the person I told you to bring?"
Suddenly—
The Root shinobi drew the sword from his back and slashed directly at Danzo.
"Hmph!"
Danzo truly deserved his reputation as one of Konoha's veterans.
The instant he sensed danger, he leapt backward.
Boom!
The sword missed him completely.
Instead, it cleaved his large office desk cleanly in half.
Danzo's expression darkened.
"What are you doing?"
"Have you lost your mind?"
"You dare attack me?"
"Are you seeking death?"
The Root shinobi suddenly began laughing.
"Hehehe…"
"Hahahaha…"
Danzo narrowed his eyes.
"What are you laughing at?"
Then—
A familiar voice emerged from the shinobi's mouth.
"Danzo."
"If you wanted to see me…"
"Why go through so much trouble?"
"I'm waiting for you at my house."
"Oh…"
"And I helped discipline your subordinates."
"They needed to learn some manners."
Seeing the Three-Tomoe Sharingan spinning in the shinobi's eyes, Danzo instantly understood.
His teeth clenched together.
"So it was you…"
"You bastard…"
"Uchiha Tensei!"
His gaze shifted toward the controlled Root shinobi.
"Pathetic."
"Both of you actually fell under a Sharingan genjutsu."
"What use are worthless fools like you?"
Danzo immediately formed hand seals.
Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere!
He inhaled deeply before unleashing a powerful blast of compressed wind.
The controlled shinobi was killed instantly.
Danzo snorted coldly.
"I have no use for incompetent trash."
Looking down at the corpse, he narrowed his eyes.
"Uchiha Tensei…"
"Heh."
"In that case…"
"I'll come meet you personally."
Without another word, Danzo brought two subordinates with him and headed straight toward Isamu's residence.
Back at the house…
As Mikoto refilled everyone's teacups, she still couldn't hide her concern.
"Father…"
"This involves Elder Danzo."
"Should we call Senba back?"
"He's the Captain of the ANBU now."
"It would probably be easier for him to handle this."
"What do you think?"
Isamu shook his head.
"Mikoto."
"I already told you."
"A small matter like Danzo isn't worth worrying about."
"And besides…"
"This is something only I can handle."
"Even if Senba came…"
"Danzo wouldn't necessarily give him any face."
Karura nodded.
"That's right."
"If Isamu says he can handle it…"
"Then he can."
"You should trust him."
Mikoto smiled bitterly.
"It's not that I don't trust Father."
"It's just…"
"Danzo's influence inside Konoha has become enormous."
"Even many of the great clans don't dare offend him."
"We…"
Isamu waved his hand dismissively.
"Enough."
"Leave everything to me."
"Judging by the time…"
"Danzo should be here soon."
"Prepare some good tea."
"We'll receive our guest."
Isamu remained completely unconcerned.
Others might fear Danzo…
He did not.
If Danzo truly crossed the line…
Isamu wouldn't mind erasing Root from Konoha altogether.
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