pertwk Chapter 39 Provocative Words
Chapter 39 Provocative Words
When Danzo faced the sweeping Shinra Tensei, his body trembled violently, and he almost lost his balance.
Although he immediately used his Sharingan for sensory defense.
But the terrifying repulsive force that tore through space still caused the ground beneath his feet to crack, forcing him to stagger back several steps, looking utterly disheveled, his robes fluttering in the wind...
Although Danzo's strength has undergone a tremendous transformation...
But the feeling of powerlessness when facing Pain...
A surge of intense resentment and shame welled up in his chest.
Without hesitation, the Root ninjas rushed forward to protect Danzo, forming a temporary defensive line.
However, faced with Nagato's overwhelming rage and murderous intent, their defenses were as fragile as paper, on the verge of collapse.
Nagato's expression turned completely cold, and a wave of killing intent surged in Rinne's eyes.
The six Paths of Pain stepped forward together, their anger no longer concealed, sweeping across the entire area like a torrent.
At the same time, Konan slowly landed in front of Jiraiya.
Paper scraps fluttered in the air, and his eyes were filled with coldness and disappointment.
"Jiraiya-sensei..."
Her voice was low: "Do you also want to protect someone like Danzo?"
Jiraiya fell silent upon hearing this, finally sighing, "Konan... she is a Konoha ninja."
He said this with extreme helplessness, his eyes filled with struggle.
He certainly knew what kind of person Danzo was, and he was also aware that his trip was not simple.
As a member of Konoha, he couldn't just stand by and watch Danzo be killed in front of him.
He could not stand idly by and watch the innocent ninjas of Root be sacrificed.
Even though Danzo was hateful, he was still part of the village and an assistant to the Hokage of Konoha.
Some things you have to endure.
Xiao Nan noticed his hesitant tone and her eyes dimmed...
"The ninja world has been destroyed..."
"Why do people like Danzo talk about Yahiko in such a condescending tone in front of us... It's too much..."
Paper pieces began to gather and swirl around her, creating a paper storm.
"Jiraiya-sensei..."
The paper scraps, sharp as blades and dense as rain, poured down from the sky.
Jiraiya's expression turned solemn. He quickly formed hand seals, opened his mouth, and unleashed a technique combining a high-pressure water jet and flames, burning the paper to ashes.
His movements were swift and precise, yet clearly he left himself room for maneuver...
Each counterattack carried a suppressive force, but none of them truly seriously injured Xiao Nan.
They clashed in the rain, water splashing, magic intertwining, the sounds of rain and explosions mingling, a fierce yet subtle battle.
It's obvious that Jiraiya is holding back.
He didn't want to really hurt his students, but he couldn't just stand by and do nothing.
At that moment, Jiraiya glanced at Kakashi...
He hoped that Kakashi would also choose this roundabout way to protect Konoha while maintaining order.
After all, the Rinnegan and the entire Akatsuki are indispensable fighting forces...
Danzo's tone and expression clearly indicated a deep-seated hatred towards Akatsuki and his group...
But to his surprise...
Kakashi did not choose to retreat, but instead directly engaged in the battle.
Just as a Root ninja was being pulled into the air by Nagato's Universal Pull and was about to be severely injured by a powerful blow, Kakashi's figure flashed!
He teleported to the ninja's side, forming hand seals, and the surrounding mist instantly surged...
It transformed into a Water Release: Rainstorm, a vortex of water swirling in its palm...
It blocked the impending killing blow.
He then landed steadily, shielding the heavily injured Root ninja behind him, and calmly drew his sword in preparation.
"Kakashi, you..."
Jiraiya was taken aback upon seeing this, his eyes revealing obvious surprise.
Kakashi didn't turn around: "Lord Jiraiya...they are just Konoha ninjas, obeying orders from their superiors, and they haven't done anything wrong."
A double entendre...
Kakashi's words left Jiraiya speechless.
He stood there, stunned...
It's clear that Kakashi is aware of his own thoughts.
We can see Jiraiya's inner conflict, his disgust for Danzo, and his helplessness in having to take action.
Kakashi, however, not only saw through all of this, but also made a more direct and decisive choice than him.
He chose to protect.
It's not just about protecting Konoha, but also about protecting these ninjas who carry out orders even in the darkest of times.
They may have obeyed the wrong people, but they did not betray Konoha.
A complex mix of emotions welled up within Jiraiya.
He couldn't help but wonder to himself: Kakashi, when did he grow to this level?
When did he become more than just a cold genius, but the inheritor of the Will of Fire who can light up hope for others in the darkness?
"Hokage... perhaps, Kakashi is the most suitable."
The rain continued to fall, the battle remained deadlocked, and Kakashi's figure stood out exceptionally tall and clear in the pouring rain.
As for Danzo, he glanced at Kakashi...
In the tense and unpredictable atmosphere, Pain of the Asura Path suddenly attacked with lightning speed!
Its puppet-like body was like a sharp shadow, swift and deadly.
Danzo quickly crouched down to avoid the fatal blow, his agility no less than that of a young ninja.
At the same moment, Kakashi also noticed the attack trajectory of the Asura Path.
The short sword in his hand flashed out instantly, the Raikiri gathering its power with lightning speed, bursting forth with dazzling electric light.
The blade sliced through the rain, instantly striking towards the Asura Path!
The Asura Path was hastily forced back several steps.
The two moved swiftly and precisely, their coordination was unbelievable.
In the blink of an eye, before the other members of the Six Paths of Pain could react, they were forced back from their relentless offensive by this sudden tactical attack.
After a brief pause, Danzo straightened up slightly, rainwater sliding down his cloak.
He didn't pay much attention to the Asura Path, but turned to look at Kakashi.
"I heard...you've already made contact with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"
Kakashi fell silent upon hearing this.
He didn't want to answer the question, especially at this sensitive time.
But silence itself may be an answer.
Danzo did not press for an answer; his gaze slowly shifted and landed on Jiraiya in the distance.
"To become the light in the heart of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, one must become the only light..."
The only light?
These words struck Kakashi's mind like a bolt of lightning, causing his spirit to tremble.
He slowly raised his head and looked once more at Jiraiya, who was fighting in the wind and rain.
The implication Danzo was implying was clear enough.
In a sense, Jiraiya's existence was the biggest obstacle to Kakashi becoming Naruto's only support and source of light.
If Naruto were to have Jiraiya by his side in the future, how could Kakashi become the only guiding light in Naruto's heart?
He understood Danzo's meaning, as well as the ambition and ruthless calculation behind those words.
but...
"Light...do I need it...?"
Kakashi whispered, his tone calm.
He slowly raised his eyes, and the patterns in his Sharingan rotated slightly, radiating light.
In an instant, his pupil power was constantly increasing, as if some dormant power was awakening.
"Lord Danzo, your genjutsu jokes with me are not funny at all."
Kakashi's expression was calm, but his tone revealed a hint of sarcasm and coldness.
Danzo was slightly taken aback, a look of confusion flashing across his face.
His illusion, which he had just cast, was seemingly flawless, yet Kakashi effortlessly neutralized it.
That Sharingan...
Wasn't he always absorbing Kakashi's chakra, and thus a burden to him?
Kakashi now possessed a full aura, clear eyes, and even a sharper eye power than usual.
Something's wrong... He's changed.
Danzo felt an inexplicable pressure, unaware that Kakashi's left eye had already undergone a subtle change.
At this moment, Kakashi was unaware that the Root controller before him was no longer the original Danzo.
The two looked at each other calmly, but undercurrents were surging beneath the surface.
The dialogue and emotional exchange between the two parties lasted only a blink of an eye...
At that moment, Pain slowly walked out.
Pain, controlled by the Chief, used his Rinnegan with overwhelming force to lock onto the two...