Chapter 331: Anbu vs Root
In the heart of the Root base, the scent of blood filled the air. The aftermath of the attack on Danzo left the base in disarray. The once formidable leader now stood with his right Sharingan arm stolen and a makeshift replacement hastily attached in its place.
"Danzo, this madness has to end. Your actions have gone too far," Hiruzen stated. His voice carried the weight of his authority and the disappointment he felt.
Danzo sneered, his remaining eye blazed with defiance. "You were always too soft, Hiruzen. What the village needs is strength, not compassion."
The Hokage's chakra spiked in anger when he heard those words. "How about now? Do you still think I've gone soft?"
The Root Leader was silent and glanced at his trusted ninjas, who were fighting behind him. 'Hiruzen's Anbu managed to kill two more of my men but one of the Anbu can no longer battle. Still, the odds of victory are not in my favor. Damn it. If only I had those Sharingan.'
Shisui Uchiha's eye, his most prized possession being taken, left Danzo with a visible loss in power and presence. However, his resolve remained unbroken as he faced his old rival. "If you insist on stopping me, then so be it."
"Enough, Danzo. It's your actions that have brought us to this point. There will be no more hiding in the shadows," Hiruzen replied sternly. After everything that had happened in the last few days, his resolve also became unwavering.
Without speaking another word Danzo made a seal. The ground rumbled as the massive, elephantine creature with a serpentine trunk and immense tusks began to attack.
"RROOOOORR!"