Cherreads

Chapter 11 - The battle intensifies

Danzo, Why Do You Have Sharingan?

The camera continued to push forward.

"So… so powerful. Flames devouring flames…" In an unnoticed corner, White Zetsu's voice trembled with astonishment.

"That technique… as long as you fix your gaze on the target you wish to burn, once your focus locks in, black flames will erupt at that exact point."

"And those flames will continue burning until the target is reduced to ashes. Even fire itself is no exception," Black Zetsu explained calmly.

[Hashirama Senju: I don't understand it, but it sounds amazing.]

[Fourth Raikage A: Why do I feel… something's off?]

[Samui: Lord Raikage, what's wrong?]

[Fourth Raikage A: Nothing… but seeing Amaterasu makes my arm ache for some reason…]

[Third Raikage A: ... ]

[Ohnoki: This technique sounds almost unbeatable. I wonder how Sasuke will counter it.]

[Sasuke Uchiha: Hahaha! Just watch carefully—I'll show you how I kill Itachi myself!]

[Uchiha Hikari: I have a bad feeling about this…]

[Tobirama Senju: Hmph, evil Uchiha brat.]

The camera advanced, capturing the tense battle.

Sasuke suddenly moved.

He darted away at high speed, closing the distance toward Itachi.

Itachi's gaze locked onto him. Blood streamed from his right eye, yet he opened it without hesitation.

His eye instantly tracked Sasuke's position—

Black flames ignited behind him.

But Sasuke's speed was astonishing. Each time, the flames barely missed him.

He weaved through the fire like a phantom.

The black flames struck the surrounding trees instead, igniting them instantly.

Itachi's gaze remained fixed, Amaterasu relentlessly chasing Sasuke.

Sasuke turned his head—

The flames nearly brushed his wing.

Before he could fully react, the black fire struck.

The flames ignited on his back.

"AAAHHHH!" Sasuke collapsed, letting out a blood-curdling scream.

The camera slowly pulled back.

Tree after tree was devoured by black flames.

[System: Hahaha! Time for a quiz!]

[System: Has Uchiha Sasuke been consumed by Amaterasu?]

[A. Sasuke has been consumed.]

[B. Sasuke has not been consumed.]

[Rewards are random.]

[Penalties are also random.]

[Please answer carefully.]

[Congratulations to Danzo Shimura for answering first.]

[Congratulations to Naruto Uzumaki for answering first.]

[Hashirama Senju: Damn it! Too slow—why is there a speed round?!]

[Tobirama Senju: Didn't get it. Blame the evil Uchiha.]

[Izuna Uchiha: Oh please, always blaming Uchiha. Sounds like you're just weak.]

[Uchiha Tekka: Well said, ancestor!]

[Danzo Shimura: Hmph. In my opinion, he's definitely been consumed. System, I choose A.]

Konoha Village.

Root Headquarters.

A masked Root member spoke nervously, "Lord Danzo, there's a punishment involved. Shouldn't we reconsider carefully…?"

Another quickly added, "Yes, Lord Danzo, please think it through…"

Danzo snorted coldly, his gaze passing through the window, settling on the peaceful village outside.

A flash of malice crossed his eyes.

"No need to reconsider. If Uchiha Itachi has killed Sasuke, then I won't need to act personally."

"This reward… is mine."

He clenched a letter from Hiruzen in his hand.

Reading its contents, his voice grew colder.

"Hiruzen, you are too indecisive. You are no longer fit to be Hokage."

"Only I can lead Konoha to true prosperity."

[System: Alright, Naruto, your turn.]

[Naruto Uzumaki: Sasuke is strong. Yeah, he's a bit cold…]

[Naruto Uzumaki: But I don't believe he'd lose that easily!]

[Danzo Shimura: Hmph. Naive brat. Let's see how you cry later.]

[Naruto Uzumaki: The naive one is you, believe it!]

[Danzo Shimura: Foolish ignorance.]

[Kushina Uzumaki: You one-eyed freak, stop talking. You're annoying!]

Kushina could no longer hold back as she watched her son being bullied.

[Mei Terumi: Hahaha! "One-eyed freak" suits Danzo perfectly.]

[Fourth Raikage A: Bold. That's one hell of an insult.]

[Ohnoki: Well, it's not wrong—he really is a one-eyed freak now.]

[Danzo Shimura: You all—*****!]

[Danzo Shimura has been muted for one hour due to abusive language.]

[Root Member: Hmph! What do you all know? Lord Danzo is devoted to Konoha!]

[Naruto Uzumaki: System, I choose B! Sasuke has not been consumed!]

[Sasuke Uchiha: Naruto… you…]

The camera continued forward.

Itachi panted heavily as he stared at Sasuke's burning figure, smoke rising into the air.

He staggered forward weakly.

"Damn… I didn't actually burn my little brother to death, did I?" he thought in alarm.

He hurried over and crouched beside Sasuke's motionless body.

Though anxious inside, his expression remained calm.

He carefully extended his fingers, about to check for signs of life—

Suddenly—

Something strange happened.

Sasuke's body shed like a snake, dissolving into white smoke and vanishing instantly.

A deep black hole remained where he had lain.

And at the bottom—

Sasuke stood unharmed, looking up at Itachi.

[System: Danzo Shimura answered incorrectly. As punishment, one Sharingan will be removed from his arm.]

[System: Naruto Uzumaki answered correctly. As a reward, he receives one Resurrection Card.]

Konoha Village.

Root Headquarters.

The atmosphere turned tense.

Danzo's face darkened the moment he heard the system's announcement.

"Damn it! One of my Sharingan is gone!" he roared in fury.

A subordinate cautiously spoke, "Lord Danzo… I did warn you to be careful…"

Before he could finish—

Smack!

Danzo struck him, sending him flying.

Another Root member trembled. "Lord Danzo… I won't be punished too, right…?"

Danzo nodded expressionlessly, gesturing him forward.

The man felt a flicker of relief and stepped closer.

But the moment he approached—

Smack!

Another brutal slap sent him crashing away.

Fear spread through the Root headquarters.

"Get lost! All of you useless trash!" Danzo roared, sweeping his gaze across the room.

"Yes—yes, sir!"

Terrified, the Root members scattered in all directions, fleeing as fast as they could.

More Chapters