Chapter 208:
Could the Flying Thunder God Technique alone kill the Third Kazekage?
Danzo had his doubts and truthfully, so would anyone else.
After all, the Flying Thunder God was primarily an auxiliary jutsu, not an offensive one. Its reputation might sound impressive, but when used alone, its capabilities were often overestimated. It was excellent for dealing with lower-ranked ninjas or ambushing unsuspecting targets, but taking down a Kage-level opponent was another matter entirely.
Still, the fact that the Second Hokage had gained the moniker "The Fastest Shinobi in the World" with this technique spoke volumes about its uniqueness. In the hands of someone skilled, it was indeed a lethal tool.
Combined with Orochimaru's own abilities, it made sense that he could exploit a moment of vulnerability to take down even the Third Kazekage.
So when Orochimaru mentioned it to Danzo, the latter didn't question it further. In fact, neither did anyone else. Even the Third Hokage, upon hearing the news, merely expressed surprise rather than doubt.
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The next morning, Danzo sought out the Third Hokage to explain the situation.
His explanation was straightforward: he had been keeping an eye on Orochimaru, intending to recruit him as an ally. During their exchanges, Danzo had noticed Orochimaru's exceptional talent and decided to share the Scroll of Seals with him, believing it might deepen their relationship.