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"Gulp~"
The sound of nervous swallowing echoed among the gathered Konoha elites.
No one spoke, their eyes fixed intently on Shimura Danzo in the distance.
"Monster!" The clan head of a minor ninja family couldn't help but blurt out.
This was the collective sentiment of everyone present.
Though Kakashi had long known about the grotesque secrets hidden beneath Danzo's heavy clothing, seeing them in person still made him feel a wave of disgust.
Among the senior members, some veteran ninjas seemed to notice something amiss.
The Sharingan could be ignored for now—after all, Danzo already had one embedded in his face, and a few more wouldn't be surprising—but on Danzo's right chest was a face. Its features were not very pronounced, making it difficult to identify whose face it was.
The Hokage monuments in Konoha were carved to appear majestic and imposing, so many of the ninjas present didn't recognize the origin of this face.
And those who did know remained tight-lipped about its significance.
But Kakashi, now the Fifth Hokage, had no such reservations.
"Shimura Danzo, though my god warned me that you had desecrated the First Hokage, I never imagined you'd go so far as to imprint the First's face onto your body. It's utterly repulsive."
Kakashi's words didn't provoke anger in Danzo; instead, he remained calm and composed.
"I am the root of Konoha. Everything I've done has been for Konoha. I am right.
Hatake Kakashi, this is my ROOT ideology."
"Konoha never needed your twisted ROOT ideology. The Will of Fire is enough. Don't bring your filthy ideals into this discussion—you traitor to Konoha!
Former Hokage Advisor Shimura Danzo, I hereby formally revoke your position in the name of the Fifth Hokage.
Furthermore, you are under arrest for charges including illegal human trafficking, stealing bloodline techniques from Konoha's shinobi, and leaking classified information. You can choose to resist, but consider the consequences carefully."
Kakashi delivered his verdict on Danzo's crimes with calm precision. His immense strength didn't make him reckless—it only deepened his sense of reverence.
Though there was a hint of personal vendetta, Danzo had indeed committed numerous taboos of the ninja world.
Danzo glared coldly at Kakashi and stubbornly retorted, "I am the root of Konoha, so I am without sin. And you have no authority to judge me, Hatake Kakashi. The only person in Konoha qualified to pass judgment on me is the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Wind Release: Vacuum Serial Waves!!!"
As he spoke, Danzo quickly formed hand seals.
To be honest, his speed and proficiency were barely above that of an average genin—far inferior to Kakashi's dazzling hand-sealing technique.
However, considering Danzo's right arm wasn't original, it was understandable.
The Vacuum Serial Waves, an A-rank wind technique, had destructive power comparable to artillery. But Kakashi stood still, neither dodging nor retreating.
As expected, the Vast Sea Avatar blocked the devastating attack.
But Danzo, confident in his mastery of terrifying jutsu, merely furrowed his brow slightly before charging forward with a kunai in hand.
Though Danzo fancied himself capable of taking on ten men at once, there were dozens of jonin present. Even Danzo knew he couldn't win by brute force—he would need to rely on strategy.
Having learned from his experience against Shisui, Danzo recklessly charged forward, attempting to take Kakashi hostage.
"Got you!"
Spotting a weak point in the chakra barrier, Danzo thrust his kunai forward.
*Clang!*
The crisp sound of the broken kunai left Danzo momentarily stunned.
But before he could process what had happened, the golden chakra avatar vanished, and he was met with excruciating pain, sending him flying backward.
It turned out Kakashi had kicked him.
"How laughable. To charge in without even understanding your enemy's abilities—this level of incompetence makes me question whether you're truly Tobirama Senju's disciple.
Or has years of underground life made you forget how ninjas fight?"
Kakashi's words, though calm, were dripping with sarcasm.
Danzo struggled to his feet amidst the rubble, glaring at Kakashi with hatred.
"Don't get cocky, brat! That was just a momentary lapse on my part.
Summoning Technique: Baku!!! Devour them for me!!!"
For someone like Danzo, who lacked dexterity, jutsu requiring numerous hand seals were troublesome. He had simplified his techniques to the extreme—what originally required five seals was now executed with just a single tap of his palm.
The summoned Baku, standing ten meters tall, exuded overwhelming pressure.
Such a powerful summoning beast was rare even in the entire ninja world.
But alas, its opponent was far too strong.
"Tsukuyomi!!!"
Just as the Baku prepared to unleash its devouring technique, its body stiffened, then collapsed, the summoning dispelling as if it had been nothing more than a mirage.
At this moment, a ninja appeared beside Kakashi, his eyes bearing the Mangekyō Sharingan that Danzo had coveted for so long.
"Hokage-sama, leave this criminal to our Military Police Force.
After all, he not only desecrated the First Hokage but also stole the bloodline techniques of our clan. We wish to avenge this insult ourselves," Uchiha Itachi said coldly.
Kakashi had no doubt about the murderous intent radiating from Itachi toward Danzo.
But—
"Alright, but let me set an example first."
Kakashi's words left Itachi momentarily confused. What kind of demonstration was this supposed to be?
But soon, Itachi understood.
Mangekyō Sharingan: Kamui—undoubtedly one of the top three abilities in the *Naruto* series.
Uchiha Obito wielded the defensive version of Kamui, while Kakashi's left eye possessed the offensive variant.
Danzo, who had just pulled out a kunai to perform Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, suddenly froze. Before he could react, space warped, and his body disintegrated into a bloody mist, splattering the ground like graffiti.
Even among these seasoned killers, the sight made some feel nauseous.
"What—"
The Uchiha members remained relatively calm, though they were unsure how to proceed. What happened to letting them handle it?
Though Danzo's body now bore only a few three-tomoe Sharingan eyes—five in total, embedded in his arms—they were enough to ignite the fury of every Uchiha present.
These were their clan's pride!
"Hokage-sama."
Even the stoic Uchiha Itachi was at a loss for words. While Danzo's death was satisfying, he had wanted to avenge Shisui himself.
At this moment, Kakashi spoke again: "Look."
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