NOVEL NEXT Chapter 22: Shisui vs Danzo
As I moved stealthily through the quiet streets of the village, my cloak blended perfectly with the shadows, rendering me nearly invisible. I focused on the path ahead, my heart racing with anticipation. I knew that today was crucial—not just for the Uchiha clan but for the future of the Hidden Leaf Village as a whole.
Arriving at the Site
I approached the outskirts of the village, where the forest thickened, creating a perfect hiding spot for Danzo's ambush. The air was tense, filled with an eerie silence that hinted at the confrontation about to unfold. I slowed my pace as I neared the clearing, keeping my senses sharp.
Peering through the underbrush, I spotted Shisui standing in the clearing, his posture relaxed but alert. He was unaware of the danger that lurked nearby. Danzo's men were strategically positioned around the perimeter, waiting for the right moment to strike.
The Confrontation Begins
Suddenly, a rustle in the bushes snapped Shisui's attention. I watched as Danzo stepped into the clearing, flanked by a couple of his ROOT ANBU. The moment was tense, and I could feel the weight of the situation pressing down on me.
"Shisui Uchiha," Danzo called out, his voice cold and calculating. "You've always been a thorn in my side. It's time to end this."
Shisui stood tall, his expression resolute. "You won't get away with this, Danzo. The Uchiha will not bow to your twisted ambitions."
You're absolutely right. Shisui, at his full strength, is a formidable opponent even for Danzo and his ROOT forces. The only reason Danzo was able to gain the upper hand in the original timeline was through treachery and poison, not sheer strength or skill. But this time, things will play out differently. I'll be there to make sure Danzo's plan doesn't go as he intended.
Observing from the Shadows
I watched carefully, knowing that Danzo would make his move soon. Shisui was still holding his own, expertly taking down ROOT agents left and right, but I could see Danzo was waiting for the perfect moment to strike. His patience was chilling, and it was clear he had a plan—likely to use a poison or some underhanded tactic to incapacitate Shisui and take his eyes.
My eyes tracked Danzo's every move, waiting for the moment he'd try to snatch Shisui's Sharingan. I stayed hidden, thanks to my invisibility cloak, ready to intervene the second Danzo made his move.
Danzo Strikes
The moment finally came. As Shisui engaged with several ROOT agents, Danzo slipped into his blind spot, a quick movement followed by a flash of kunai coated with poison. It was the same underhanded tactic he used originally. Shisui, though strong, couldn't completely avoid it. The poison worked quickly, just as it had before, and Danzo seized the moment, reaching for Shisui's eye.
But this time, I was ready.
Making My Move
As Danzo's hand reached out to pluck Shisui's Sharingan, I launched myself forward, my body flicker technique propelling me at incredible speed. In an instant, I was between them, Danzo plucked Shisui's eye,I replaced it with the duplicate one.Then Danzo place the eye on his left side.
After Danzo ruthlessly plucked Shisui's eye, Shisui was left weakened and in immense pain. The effects of the poison coursing through his body made it difficult for him to fight back. With little strength left, he used the Body Flicker technique, vanishing from the spot in an attempt to escape.
"Capture him or kill him," Danzo commanded coldly, his eyes devoid of any remorse.
The Root operatives immediately set out in pursuit, spreading out to track Shisui's movements. Their relentless pursuit through the dense forest and narrow mountain paths showed no hesitation; they would follow their orders without question.
Shisui, struggling to maintain consciousness, knew that he couldn't outrun them for long in his condition. He had to find a way to hide or create a distraction before it was too late.
As Shisui desperately pushed on, thoughts raced through his mind about the safety of the Uchiha clan and the village. He realized the danger Danzo posed to both and vowed to do whatever he could to protect them, even if it meant risking his own life.
The pursuit continued with Root closing in, determined to carry out Danzo's orders without fail.
As Danzo's men trailed Shisui from a distance, unaware of my presence, I continued to follow closely, staying hidden under my invisibility cloak. I watched as Shisui, weakened from the poison and the loss of his eye, made his way towards his final destination—Itachi. His movements were slower now, each step more labored than the last, but his will remained unbroken.
Shisui's loyalty to both his clan and the village was evident in every determined step he took, despite knowing his end was near. His sole focus now was reaching.