Chapter 49: Combining the Lightning Release Stimulation Technique with Shisui’s Body Flicker—Instantly Knocking Out the Filial Son

All the Root shinobi had completely given up on Shisui at this point and surrounded Reiji instead.

Shing!

Another Chidori Sharp Spear shot forward, sweeping across the Root shinobi charging toward him!

One of the Root shinobi failed to retreat in time and was directly sliced across the abdomen by the razor-sharp lightning spear.

In an instant, his organs spilled out alongside a torrent of blood.

An intensely bloody atmosphere spread throughout the forest.

The Root shinobi who managed to get close to Reiji were immediately struck by the Chidori Stream that suddenly erupted from his body, leaving their bodies paralyzed.

"No good! There’s no way to get close enough to take him down!"

one of the Root shinobi shouted anxiously.

Once they were struck by that technique that released lightning throughout Reiji’s entire body, their muscles became paralyzed and they temporarily lost their ability to fight.

Moreover—

Seeing the lightning spear sweeping through the air in Reiji’s hand, all the Root shinobi immediately retreated ten meters away!

"Use ninjutsu and attack him from a distance!"

One of the Root shinobi began forming hand seals, his chest swelling as he inhaled deeply.

"Fire Release: Great Flame Bullet!"

Since they couldn’t get close, they would simply bombard their opponent with long-range ninjutsu.

There were plenty of them, after all!

If they fought a battle of chakra consumption, there was no way their opponent could possibly defeat them.

Moreover—

If Reiji tried to defend himself with ninjutsu, he would be stretched thin and unable to completely block attacks coming from all 360 degrees.

Very quickly, all the Root shinobi followed suit.

They stopped trying to approach Reiji and instead bombarded him with long-range ninjutsu.

"So annoying."

Reiji clicked his tongue lightly as lightning chakra rapidly gathered in his hands.

His Sharingan rapidly observed attacks coming from every direction.

With his speed pushed to the limit, he swiftly dodged them all.

The Lightning Release Stimulation Technique he had learned from Kakashi and the Wind Release Body Flicker Technique he had learned from Shisui were finally combined!

The results of the cultivation that had taken him so much time were finally on full display!

Reiji’s figure became so fast that it was almost impossible to see.

After several rapid changes of direction, he effortlessly avoided every ninjutsu attack!

The glow of the Chidori in his hand illuminated his face.

Without the slightest hesitation, Reiji pierced straight through the chest of the Root shinobi blocking his path!

"So fast!"

"Damn it! We can’t even release our ninjutsu fast enough to keep up with him!"

"His speed just now was even faster than the Body Flicker of Shisui!"

"Damn! He’s heading straight for Lord Danzo!"

After bypassing the Root shinobi, Reiji’s target was obvious.

He charged straight toward Danzo in the rear!

In an instant, he appeared directly in front of Danzo.

Reiji swung one leg down from above, smashing it toward Danzo’s head!

Danzo had originally thought victory was within his grasp, but now he could only dodge awkwardly with a dark expression.

BOOM!

The ground cracked beneath Reiji’s kick!

Rocks shattered and dust filled the air!

"What incredible strength!"

Danzo’s heart jumped.

His left eye noticed Reiji continuing to attack him, leaving him no choice but to turn around and retreat.

Earlier, in order to ambush Shisui, he had used the Three-Tomoe Sharingan implanted in his right eye to activate Izanagi.

Now, his right eye was blind.

Only his left eye remained usable.

Even his arms were limited to just his left arm.

Moreover—

He was already over sixty years old and hadn’t fought seriously in many years.

Under these circumstances, it remained uncertain how much combat power he could actually display even if he fought Reiji head-on.

Yet the speed and strength Reiji was displaying now both shocked him.

He was only twelve years old, yet he was already suppressing Danzo!

Even considering Danzo’s age and poor condition, this was enough to demonstrate just how terrifying Reiji’s strength had become.

Compared with when he had killed Raiga, his strength had increased tremendously once again!

The thought caused killing intent to surge in Danzo’s heart.

Evil Uchiha!

An Uchiha with this level of strength would definitely become a threat to the village!

He had to be eliminated!

However—

At least for the moment, Danzo had no way of defeating him.

As he retreated, Danzo shouted an order to his subordinates:

"Stop him!"

His heart was filled with regret.

Today, he had only obtained one of Uchiha Shisui’s eyes.

If he could have obtained both eyes, then even the position of Hokage would have been within his reach!

It was all Uchiha Reiji’s fault!

Thinking about it made Danzo furious all over again.

He was the dignified leader of Root, Shimura Danzo!

Yet he was being chased around and forced to flee by a twelve-year-old brat!

What utter humiliation!

Suddenly!

A sharp sound tore through the air from behind.

It was accompanied by the panicked shout of one of his subordinates:

"Lord Danzo, dodge!"

Danzo’s instincts screamed danger.

Without hesitation, he shifted his body sideways.

A lightning spear shot directly past the position where he had just been standing!

After another frantic series of evasive maneuvers, Danzo finally realized that all of his subordinates had been left far behind.

They simply couldn’t keep up with Uchiha Reiji’s speed!

Let alone stop him!

Seeing Reiji continuing to charge toward him, Danzo hardened his heart.

He was prepared to abandon all restraint and unleash his full power to eliminate Reiji here!

Suddenly—

A figure rushed over at high speed and blocked Reiji’s path.

It was Uchiha Itachi.

Dressed in his ANBU uniform, Itachi wasn’t wearing his mask.

His expression was cold as he shouted:

"Uchiha Reiji, stop!"

"Get out of my way!"

Reiji roared angrily.

A ferocious punch immediately smashed into Itachi’s face, sending him flying.

Pain suddenly exploded across his face.

Itachi had never expected Reiji to attack him.

Only after being sent flying did he finally react.

He had actually been knocked away in a single punch?

Although part of the reason was that he had been caught completely off guard, Reiji’s speed just now had been far too fast!

Reiji, still consumed by anger, had instantly knocked Itachi aside.

He continued charging toward Danzo.

"Danzo, hand over Shisui’s Sharingan!"

Accompanied by those words filled with killing intent, Reiji’s figure erupted forward.

He raised his short blade and slashed toward Danzo!

If possible, Reiji wanted to kill Danzo right here.

If he could eliminate Danzo in advance, dealing with the Uchiha Massacre later would become much easier.

However—

Although Danzo’s body was old and his condition was far from its peak, he was still no pushover.

Barely dodging the slash, Danzo pulled out the Sharingan he had previously gouged from Shisui’s eye socket.

A ruthless look flashed through his remaining eye.

He crushed the bloodstained eye in his hand!

The power of Kotoamatsukami absolutely could not be allowed to remain in the hands of the Uchiha!

Just as Reiji was preparing to charge forward and finish Danzo off—

A figure suddenly leapt out behind him and blocked his path.

It was Uchiha Shisui.

"Reiji, stop."

"Don’t let this situation escalate any further."

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