Chapter 299: Ch.299 Perfect Conclusion
As Uchiha Shinji emerged with the momentum of defeating Yakumo, his lone figure accompanied by a single cat silenced the gathered shinobi and students. Hidden in the shadows, Danzo's face darkened with a scowl.
"Damn Uchiha remnant..."
Danzo was loath to admit it, but for a fleeting moment, a deep wariness of this nine-year-old academy student—an Uchiha—stirred within him.
If Yakumo's performance could be described as shocking, then Shinji's could only be called "stunning."
From his earlier taijutsu bout with Yakumo, to his tactical response against her "Wood Release," to choosing the perfect battleground and executing a final ambush—everything was near flawless.
Thus, Danzo grew cautious.
He felt that if Shinji continued to grow unchecked, it wouldn't be long before another Uchiha emerged—someone like Shisui or Itachi—capable of striking fear into the entire Hokage faction.
"Fortunately, he hasn't awakened the Sharingan yet!"
With that thought, he let out a slight breath of relief.
Also in the shadows.
Orochimaru fixed his gaze on Shinji, his eyes brimming with covetous desire: "This brat..."