Blinding arcs of electricity surged across the battlefield, instantly charring any tree they touched into blackened husks.
Howling wind blades ripped through the earth and shattered stone with reckless abandon.
This was the power of the Kage.
Their movements were so fast that only afterimages remained. The ground, once solid and unyielding, crumbled as if it were nothing more than fragile tofu.
A punch.
A slash.
Two forces clashed, intertwined, and erupted in a dazzling display of power.
Danzō wielded his wind-infused blade—a katana gifted to him by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Forged entirely from chakra-conducting metal, it was the pinnacle of craftsmanship, created by the finest swordsmiths in the Land of Fire.
With this weapon, Danzō could channel his Wind Release chakra at the fastest possible speed, unleashing attacks at their full potential.
His wind blade sliced through the air without resistance—
And then struck the enemy head-on.
Like a high-speed chainsaw, the rotating Wind Release chakra carved deep scars into the Raikage's Lightning Armor.
Sparks erupted as the blade clashed against the armor, each strike carrying immense force.
But despite the searing pain, the Third Raikage's expression twisted—not in agony, but in exhilaration.
"Not enough!"
"Come on! Keep going!"
"If this is all you've got, you might as well crawl back to Konoha and keep playing 'Darkness of the Shinobi'!"
His taunts were relentless.
Brushing off the last slash, his massive fist shot forward, aiming to crush Danzō.
But every movement was perfectly reflected in Danzō's Mangekyō Sharingan.
Anticipating the attack, Danzō pulled back the instant his blade struck.
Yet, the Third Raikage was no ordinary opponent—
A veteran of countless battles, his instincts were razor-sharp.
Without hesitation, he surged forward like a ravenous lion—his next punch already in motion!
Danzō reacted instantly.
Susanoo!
A massive ribcage of green energy materialized between them.
With a deafening BOOM, the Raikage's fist shattered the Susanoo's ribs—
But the impact slowed him, if only for a moment.
Danzō seized the opening, retreating swiftly to reposition for another attack.
This exchange repeated over and over.
Danzō's strikes couldn't fully pierce the Raikage's defenses—he could only probe for weaknesses.
Meanwhile, the Raikage struggled with Danzō's agility.
Every time he prepared to counterattack, Danzō disrupted him with Mangekyō Sharingan, Wood Release, or some other technique—
Forcing him back, resetting the battle.
Their fight had become a deadlock.
And as for Ōnoki, hovering above?
He found himself unable to interfere.
If he launched an attack, he risked hitting the Third Raikage as well.
After all, though they were temporary allies, neither truly trusted the other.
If given the chance, both the Raikage and Ōnoki would betray each other in an instant.
That was the way of the shinobi world.
Thus, Ōnoki could only strike in the fleeting moments when the Raikage forced Danzō back.
Just like now.
Without hesitation, he waved his hand—
A barrage of colossal boulders—twenty, maybe thirty—hurtled toward Danzō.
Like an unrelenting storm, they poured down from above.
There was no room to dodge.
Danzō had no choice but to display the full extent of his Wind Release mastery.
Spinning his katana—
WHOOSH!
Blades of wind shot forth, slicing the incoming boulders into dust!
But the Raikage had been waiting for this moment.
With a single punch, he obliterated a falling rock—
Then, from within the cloud of shattered stone, he emerged like a lightning-clad war machine—
Charging straight at Danzō.
This was the Raikage and Ōnoki's signature combination.
The first step was to engage in a prolonged battle of attrition.
During this phase, Ōnoki would use Light-Weight and Heavy-Weight Rock Technique to create countless 'meteor' bombs, deploying them in the sky, ready to strike at any moment.
The instant Danzō was forced to retreat, Ōnoki would follow up, unleashing a relentless bombardment of these rock bombs.
At the same time, the Third Raikage would seize the opportunity, using the chaos of the explosions as cover to close in again, applying continuous pressure on Danzō.
One after another, they took turns attacking, leaving Danzō with no time to breathe.
Every second, he had to deal with a relentless onslaught—his mind unable to relax even for a moment!
And their strategy was proving highly effective.
As time passed, Danzō's responses grew visibly slower, his control slipping.
Even though his mental endurance had reached A+, he was still facing two immensely powerful Kage-level opponents. Constantly using Susanoo was taking a toll on him.
If not for the balance provided by his Wood Release, his vision might have already begun to blur.
But the battle was far from over.
He had to hold out—keep these two Kage occupied to create an opportunity for his allies.
Wind blade and lightning fist clashed once more.
This time, Danzō was sent flying over twenty meters back.
For the first time, a look of exhaustion appeared on his face.
His aged chest heaved violently.
Sensing the weakening of Danzō's strength, the Third Raikage, A, finally smiled.
"That's enough, Danzō."
"You've held your own against the two of us for long enough."
There was no mockery in his voice—no condescension.
Only the respect of one warrior acknowledging another.
"I admit, I misjudged you before. You truly are a fighter on my level."
The Third Raikage spoke with sincerity.
Previously, he had dismissed Danzō as nothing more than a scheming rat lurking in the shadows—a man who relied solely on deception and the sacrifice of his comrades.
But after this battle, he had come to realize that while Danzō's morals were questionable, his strength was worthy of respect.
"If you surrender now, I'll spare your life."
A promised.
Beyond admiration for a fellow warrior, there was also the practical desire to end this war quickly and avoid further losses.
But Ōnoki had a different opinion.
"Raikage, as long as Danzō is alive, he will never stop plotting revenge against us!"
But the Third Raikage ignored him and turned his gaze back to Danzō.
"So, what's your decision, Danzō?"
Danzō let out a cold chuckle.
His breathing steadied, and he gripped his long sword firmly.
His narrowed eyes burned with an unquenchable fire.
"I haven't lost yet."
"And yet here you are, already discussing how to deal with me. Isn't that a bit premature?"
His voice was cold.
And yet, deep inside, he felt no fear—no despair.
On the contrary, he felt something else...
Excitement.
A buried hunger for battle that had long been suppressed.
Not only did he not reject this brutal fight—
He was enjoying it.
Something primal within him was awakening.
The moment his words fell, an overwhelming aura exploded from his body.
The Third Raikage, sensing this shift, abandoned all thoughts of persuasion.
Because at that moment, he saw it.
An unshakable will.
A will identical to his own.
A battle spirit that refused to surrender—even in death!
"Heh..."
A low chuckle escaped the Raikage's lips.
The Lightning Release Chakra Mode surged around him, crackling like a raging fire.
Blinding arcs of lightning danced in the air—
His terrifying aura threatened to pierce the heavens.
"Then let's fight, Danzō!"
Feeling his opponent's burning battle spirit, Danzō grinned.
"Then let's fight!"
The next second—
A massive surge of Tailed Beast Chakra erupted from his body!
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