Chương 17: Intermission: Kakashi Hatake
This morning...
"Oh no!" I tripped over nothing and instinctively caught hold of Lord Danzo's shoulder to steady myself.
As anticipated, his suspicion grew, yet... "My sincere apologies, Danzo-sama." I hold my head sheepishly.
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During the evening, Shisui had been spotted in the forest on the village's outskirts.
Today marked the moment when Shisui Uchiha would employ his ocular technique on the Uchiha clan head.
As he made his way to the compound, he encountered a familiar figure. The man, Danzo Shimura, had shaggy black hair that fell over his face, partially obscuring a concealed Sharingan beneath a bandage over his right eye.
Curious about the interruption, Shisui inquired, "Lord Danzo, is there something you need? The assembly is set to begin soon."
Danzo initiated the conversation with a thought-provoking question, "Even if you employ your eye techniques on the Uchiha clan head to garner their cooperation, what assurance is there that the Village will truly change?"
Shisui became aware of the topic at hand, responding, "Lord Hokage has made a commitment to bring about change."
Danzo, however, cast doubt on the effectiveness, stating, "Even if the Third Hokage is content, the underlying mistrust within the Leaf won't dissipate."
Shisui acknowledged the statement, saying, "I understand that, but over time..."
Danzo remained skeptical, asserting, "Moreover, someone inherently suspicious like myself is unlikely to change. How will you address that?"
Shisui began to feel uneasy about the direction of the conversation.
"Well, that's---" Again, Danzo interrupted him,
"When the time comes, will you use your Kotoamatsukami on me too?"
In a sudden turn of events, his eyes widened in shock, exclaiming, "I shall take your Sharingan!"
Danzo lunged forward with evident malice, his intentions clear as he closed in on Shisui's eyes.
Although taken aback, Shisui's heightened perception through the Sharingan allowed him to remain composed as he assessed the unfolding threat.
Contemplating using his ocular abilities to ensnare Danzo in an illusion and thwart his advance, Shisui's plan was abruptly interrupted.
*Chirp*
A faint chirp pierced the air, and the sequence of events unfolded in a blur.
Shisui and Danzo quickly grasped the situation, their instincts kicking in.
In an almost imperceptible instant, the melodious song of a thousand birds resonated, creating an otherworldly echo.
Seemingly out of nowhere, a hand enveloped in crackling lightning materialized between them.
In that decisive moment, I emerged onto the scene, brandishing my lightning blade with precision, targeting Danzo's outstretched hand.
Danzo quickly retreated, his steps taking him a few paces away from us before he turned his gaze in my direction.
"Kakashi-senpai!?" Shisui exclaimed.
"Kakashi Hatake... What an unexpected surprise," he remarked, masking his astonishment with a calm demeanor.
The crackling lightning blade in my hand subsided, and I stared back at him, my Sharingan fully activated.
"It seems I've arrived just in time," I murmured, observing as Danzo's eyes darted around, searching for something. I soon realized what had caught his attention.
"You won't locate them," I assured him, capturing his focus.
With a swift motion, I retrieved an item from my back pouch and tossed it before him – white masks, each resembling an animal.
These were the very masks worn by Danzo's goons, the operatives of The Root.
"They're dead after all." Thus, I stated.
We shared glances amidst the tension, my eyes conveying a sense of boredom, as his expression turned stern and his eyes widened.
"Did Hiruzen send you?" Finally, he asked with a small glint of malice in his voice.
I shifted my entire body to look at him directly, and I stated firmly, "No." His eyes widened even more at my unequivocal response.
"He asked me to detain you," I explained.
*Thud* I took a step closer, moving towards the bandaged man slowly.
"After dragging you to him, he intends to have a 'conversation,' similar to his previous interactions with you. If you step aside and don't interfere with Shisui, he's open to granting you forgiveness. And... he commands only me alone, which means no backup will come here." Thus, I stated.
"Is... Is that true!?" (Shisui)
To my response, he scoffed, "Hmph, how I am not surprised." He knew that was probably the only punishment he would get.
That's just how Lord Third is... I observed a similar instance when Yamato was instructed to remove my eyes and eliminate my body. Instead of reprimanding Danzo for attempting to assassinate me, Lord Third opted to placate him.
He emphasized Yamato's valuable wood release and expressed a desire to keep him out of Root, an organization that frequently discards agents after mission failures.
"Yeah... That is indeed true." (Kakashi)
"Given your humble approach, shall we engage in combat?" Despite Danzo's outward calm demeanor, the formidable bloodlust he exudes cannot be underestimated. He undeniably remains a Kage-level Shinobi, and his bandaged arm conceals a limb crafted from wood release.
However, in this battle, I've already emerged victorious in the realm of intelligence warfare...
"Lord Danzo, firstly I have a question for you."
All of my preparation is already completed. I just need to execute it.
"...What?" He asks with a raised eyebrow.
I offered a smile with closed eyes, conveying my expression even though my mask concealed the subtle curve of my lips.
*Swirl*
Raising my hand, a chakra vortex materializes on my palm, a technique forged by my sensei, the Fourth Hokage. "Familiar with this, I presume?" I interjected, attempting to divert his attention.
"...Are you buying time?" he questioned, skepticism lacing his words. "Was that part about no backup a lie?"
In a mockingly offended tone, I gasped and retorted, "Danzo-sama, how could you think that? I simply wanted to share something fascinating with you... See?"
The Rasengan expanded, growing to the size of a human head. With the awakening of Universal Affinity, the burdensome chakra consumption of the Sharingan became a thing of the past.
"K-kakashi...-senpai?" Shisui stammered in amazement.
Danzo's patience finally wore thin. Swiftly, he revealed a concealed Kunai from his sleeve, advancing menacingly. However...
"Maa, that was worth an attempt, don't you think?"
I snapped my fingers, causing the colossal Rasengan hovering above my palm to vanish into thin air.
Confusion filled the air.
In a sudden whirlwind and crash, the Rasengan reappeared on Lord Danzo's right shoulder.
"KUHHAAAK!???"
Unbeknownst to him, earlier that day, I had purposefully stumbled into him, secretly imprinting the Flying Thunder God seal onto his shoulder while channeling my chakra.
But that wasn't the end of my actions.
Gripping a three-pronged Kunai that I had drawn from my pouch, I hurled it with precision, the Kunai streaking toward him like a bullet.
*Swift* *Flash*
In a swift sequence, his face was spared the sight of a pointed Kunai. Instead, he witnessed a flash of silver as my left hand, crackling with lightning, sliced through from his shoulder to his torso. Simultaneously, my right hand guided the Kunai, driving it into the bandage concealing the stolen Sharingan.
Then I pulled out the Kunai and stepped back. Blood splatter was everywhere, originating from his amputated limb and eye concealed beneath the bandage.
My awareness remained keen to the fact that he had a reservoir of additional Sharingans at his disposal. In order to stop him from using Izanagi, an ability that applies an illusion to reality itself, giving the user control over what is and is not real for as long as Izanagi is active.
"GRAAAAAAAAHKKK!!?" Danzo's anguished cry resonated through the air. Experiencing the dual agony of an eye-piercing and searing incineration was undeniably a tormenting ordeal.
*BOOM*
He finally dropped down to the ground after the big Rasengan crushed him like a boulder, still panting in agony with his eyeless and armless body. "You--- HATAKE KAKASHIIII!!!" His once composed and collected demeanor dissipated, transforming him into a teenager who released all acrimony onto his surroundings.
"Kakashi-senpai," Shisui pleaded, "I think that's enough! Weren't you planning to bring him back to Hokage-sama?"
However, I had different intentions.
"Shisui, pay close attention. This is what you'll report to the Third Hokage: Kakashi Hatake, the Copy Ninja, seeks revenge against the village. He murdered the elder responsible for his father's suicide and has chosen to defect from the Hidden Leaf Village. Understand?" I turned, my expression icy and firm, revealing my Mangekyou Sharingan, which widened his eyes.
"W-what?!" stammered Shisui.
I shifted my gaze to Danzo, locking my cold, unyielding eyes with his furious ones.
"Kakashi-senpai?! Wait a moment! What are you saying at a time like this...!!! What could you possibly achieve!??" But I didn't bother responding.
"Hatake?! What... What are you--!!!"
"Silence."
*Thrust*
I pulled out my Ninjato and punctured his skull, finally quieting him.
"Farewell, Shisui. It may be some time before we cross paths again... But, at least I've put an end to the root cause of our troubles." I knelt beside Danzo's lifeless body and prepared the Hiraishin.
"STOP, SENPAI---!!!"
*Flash*
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To be continued.
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