Chapter 201: Chapter 201: The Strength of Ninjutsu Depends on the User
Lightning Release, this type of release technique is usually used for offense.
At the very least, it's used for support, such as casting genjutsu or trapping the enemy.
However, Sasuke was actually able to use Lightning Release for defense.
This was undoubtedly a very surprising attempt, and Sasuke succeeded.
At this moment, even the two people hiding on the side and secretly watching were showing looks of astonishment.
"Truly unexpected!"
The person sitting on the tree trunk spoke, their tone now slightly different.
It was no longer the purely spectator-like stance from before, nor the somewhat dismissive attitude toward the two's battle.
But now, it seemed as though they began to show some respect.
"Indeed a once-in-a-millennium genius of the Uchiha clan. Obito, this kid is far better than you!"
Zetsu said this mercilessly from the side.
These two were none other than Obito and Zetsu. At this moment, Obito had not yet started his plan.
Everything was still in preparation.
However, because of the major events occurring in Konoha, it was impossible for him not to come and take a look.
The civil war within Konoha was indeed a very exciting drama, one that greatly satisfied him.
What was even more unexpected now was encountering Sasuke, a genius who could not help but amaze people.
"Indeed! Sasuke Uchiha is truly more talented than his brother!"
"At this age, he's already awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan. Even Itachi couldn't achieve that, right?"
Obito laughed.
Hearing Obito say this, Black Zetsu silently smiled.
It seemed that Sasuke Uchiha had already caught Obito's attention. As a member of the Uchiha clan, Sasuke was obviously very valuable.
However, the plan was already largely set.
With the sudden appearance of Sasuke Uchiha, how exactly to deal with him was something Black Zetsu needed to think carefully about.
While the two were talking, the battle below continued.
Sasuke used Lightning Release to block Wind Release.
"How is this possible? Wind Release restrains Lightning Release. How could you block it with Lightning Release…"
Danzō obviously did not understand the concept of Sage Chakra.
Sasuke smiled slightly.
"You still haven't realized it?"
"My chakra is not the same as yours!"
Danzō: "What's different about it?"
"Don't you know about Sage Chakra?"
Sage~Chakra?
Of course, Danzō knew about it. Konoha also had a contract with Mount Myōboku.
Danzō was very aware of what Sage Techniques were, but unfortunately, he had never had the opportunity to learn this power.
However, he didn't think he needed Sage Chakra.
"Sage Techniques can amplify the power of ninjutsu. Even though Lightning Release is restrained by Wind Release… when the power becomes overwhelmingly strong…"
"The so-called restraining relationship… no longer exists!"
Doesn't Water Release get restrained by Earth Release as well?
Yet Second Hokage Tobirama Senju's Water Release could easily break through Earth Release.
Was this really due to the relationship of elemental restraint?
While elemental restraint does have some effect, in the end, it depends on the strength of the user.
Raising the Kusanagi sword in his hand, Sasuke once again unleashed Lightning Chakra.
Lightning gathered from Sasuke's body onto the blade.
'Chidori Blade...'
The Kusanagi Sword emitted a sound resembling the chirping of birds.
In a flash of lightning, Sasuke surged forward like a bolt of thunder.
His body transformed into a streak of light.
The speed was so fast that Danzō barely had time to react.
'Wood Release!!!'
'Burst Gun Tree!!'
Danzō's eyes flickered rapidly.
In the next moment, just as Sasuke was about to appear in front of him, he utilized the extraordinary insight of the Sharingan.
He seized the best moment to release his ninjutsu.
Suddenly, a massive tree sprouted from his right arm, sweeping toward Sasuke in an instant.
The wood-release vines that appeared out of thin air aimed to strangle Sasuke.
Sasuke snorted coldly, shifting his Chidori Blade from a slashing motion to a direct thrust.
He intended to cut the wood-release attack in half, but he underestimated the power of Danzō's trump card.
Even with the Chidori enveloping the Kusanagi Sword,
the blade was halted halfway through the cut.
In the next moment, the wood-release vines tried to entangle Sasuke's body.
Sasuke's eyes narrowed slightly.
'What powerful wood-release ninjutsu!'
Boom!!
Purple chakra surged, forming skeletal armor that covered Sasuke in the nick of time.
The wood-release vines were blocked by Susano'o.
The immense constriction force almost overwhelmed Sasuke's Susano'o.
Crack!!!
A booming sound suddenly erupted.
Sasuke was partially encased in the tree.
Meanwhile, Danzō was on the ground, gasping heavily.
Activating that one ninjutsu had drained a large amount of his chakra.
Looking up at Sasuke, who was slowly swinging the Kusanagi Sword to sever the wood-release vines,
the protective Susano'o chakra surrounding him kept him completely unharmed.
'Damn it… he's already awakened the power of Susano'o?!'
Danzō hadn't expected Sasuke to not only possess the Mangekyou Sharingan but also to awaken Susano'o so quickly.
Retreating backward, Danzō gritted his teeth lightly.
'Izanagi!'
Having consumed too much chakra earlier, continuing to face Sasuke in this state was clearly impossible.
He immediately sacrificed a Sharingan, restoring himself to his previous state.
Sasuke frowned slightly.
"So decisive, using yet another eye. You've got nine more chances left…"
As he spoke, Sasuke's breathing became slightly labored.
Maintaining both his lightning speed and Susano'o simultaneously was no small feat.
'The Lightning Release Swift Step isn't very effective against Danzō anymore.'
'It looks like I need to adjust my combat approach a little.'
Sasuke thought as he deactivated his lightning speed.
Seeing the lightning around Sasuke dissipate, Danzō smirked.
"Kid, you're finally running out of steam, huh? That terrifying speed no matter how strong you are, you probably can't maintain it for long."
"The strain on your chakra and body must be immense!"
Sasuke smiled faintly but didn't answer.
It wasn't because he couldn't handle it that he deactivated the lightning speed.
It was because…
Sasuke had lost his patience.
To deal with Danzō, he needed stronger attacks, especially ones that could end the fight in a single blow.
Prolonging the battle was unwise against someone who could continuously resurrect unscathed.
So dragging it out wouldn't benefit Sasuke.
"Think whatever you like!"
Saying this, Sasuke even deactivated his Susano'o and slowly sheathed the Kusanagi Sword.
Seeing Sasuke's actions, Danzō was puzzled.
Was he planning not to attack?
But in the next second…
Sasuke raised his head. "From here on, I don't want to drag this out any longer. Let's see if your eyes can keep up with my next attack!"
Hearing this, Danzō wanted to respond.
But Sasuke's left hand swiftly formed a one-handed seal, placing his hand in front of his chest.
"Fire Release!"
"Great Fire..."
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