Multiverse Skill System

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Kakashi was extremely reluctant to fight Rao and his group. Moreover, Rao's strength and the glimpse of Yi Shuihan's power made him somewhat uneasy. Perhaps Konoha wouldn't be the one to win!

Another possible outcome is that Danzo eliminates Yi Shuihan and the others, which would also give Kakashi a headache. Having learned so many secrets, Danzo would certainly not let him leave alive, and Kakashi doesn't believe his whereabouts haven't been exposed.

Chapter 419, The Prominent Nanto Waterbird Fist

"What's going on here?"

The Third Generation stared dumbfounded at the scene. He had thought that even if Rao was strong enough to take over the Root's headquarters, he couldn't possibly be on the winning side. His original purpose in coming here was to protect Rao and Yi Shuihan.

"Sarutobi, you'd better not stop me. Their existence is already threatening Konoha's development."

Danzo spoke aggressively to the Third Hokage. If it weren't for the fact that Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan could only control one person at a time, and that the cooldown period for each control was as long as ten years, he would have been controlled by the Third Hokage long ago.

Of course, he was also worried that the Third Hokage might be constantly on guard against Shisui's kaleidoscope, so even if he wanted to, it would be difficult to succeed.

The Third Hokage looked at the scene and was in a dilemma. It was impossible to let Danzo off the hook. So many people had died. Even if they weren't his ANBU, the Third Hokage felt that Yi Shuihan and the others had gone too far.

The Third Hokage considered Root to be a force belonging to Konoha, and he was somewhat dissatisfied with the fact that so many of them had been killed.

As a result, the third generation's ideas changed.

He was silent for a moment, then said to Kakashi, "You go first, I'll handle the rest."

"The Third Hokage? This..." Kakashi looked at the Third Hokage, wanting to say something but unable to utter a word.

Kakashi knew that the Third Hokage meant well and that he was indeed no longer suitable to stay there, but he felt that if he didn't say something, it might cause even more serious consequences.

Thinking of the little trick that Yi Shuihan had explained yesterday, Kakashi gritted his teeth and whispered the matter to the Third Hokage.

As Kakashi spoke, the Third Hokage's expression changed. If what Kakashi said was true, he really needed to stop the battle.

The few tricks comparable to forbidden techniques undoubtedly demonstrate Yi Shuihan's terrifying power. If such a strong person were to be of good quality, he could bring a great deal of benefit to Konoha. If Yi Shuihan could contribute a few more tricks, the losses suffered by the Root would be insignificant.

Furthermore, no one knows exactly how strong Yi Shuihan is, given his ability to use these tricks; whether Danzo can win is still a question.

While the Third Hokage was pondering how to persuade Danzo, Danzo seemed to realize something and decisively revealed his Sharingan arm, thus initiating the battle.

Of course, Danzo did not want to fight Raoh one-on-one, but instead commanded his Root subordinates to launch a simultaneous attack, creating an opportunity for him.

"Sandaime-sama!"

Kakashi shouted anxiously.

The Third Hokage's expression darkened, and he immediately made a decision to intervene in the battle. Knowing that words would not stop Danzo, he planned to use force.

Even though he had been Hokage for many years and rarely took action, and was old and his physical abilities were far from their peak, the Third Hokage still had the confidence to stop Danzo. Although the ninja was old, his strength was still there.

To become Hokage, strength is an essential requirement, and his strength was proven long ago. The title of "Hero of the Ninja" was not self-proclaimed, but earned by others through his battles.

However, when the third generation made a move, Yi Shuihan stood in his way.

"What do you mean? I'm not trying to fight Rao, I'm trying to stop this battle."

"No need to trouble you. I think it's necessary to continue this battle. Don't worry, if Rao dies, I definitely won't cause you any trouble."

Yi Shuihan's words were not false. If Rao were really killed here, Yi Shuihan would not save him. At most, he would kill Danzo to avenge him afterward.

However, Yi Shuihan considered the possibility of Raoh's death to be extremely low, so Yi Shuihan simply didn't want the Third Hokage to save Danzo.

"If you really want to stop the fight, then defeat me first. That way I'll have something to say. Although I don't want to bully an old man like you, if you insist on fighting, I'll reluctantly play along."

Yi Shuihan added.

Unsure of Yi Shuihan's intentions, the Third Hokage temporarily stopped in place, watching Raoh fight against Root and Danzo alone.

Rao dodged a burst of flame, shattering the subsequent water column and unleashing a swarm of killer insects. At that moment, a person not far away assumed the posture of the Mind Transfer Technique.

The fact that someone from the Yamanaka and Aburame clans, and someone who is considered an elite member of their own clans, appeared in Root must have taken a lot of effort from Danzo.

Unfortunately, Rao's will was extremely firm. After the secret technique of the mountain clan was activated, it not only failed to succeed, but also backfired, causing him to vomit blood and fall into a coma.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave"

Danzo seized the opportunity and released a ninjutsu over several Root members.

Several wind blades swept past the Root ninjas in front of Rao and arrived in front of him.

"They really are ruthless. Just to prevent Rao from seeing the direction of the wind blade, they sacrificed several people."

Yi Shuihan, who had seen Danzo's actions clearly, commented that the Third Hokage and Kakashi, who were standing to the side, looked somewhat uncomfortable. After all, Danzo was a member of Konoha, and such behavior was truly shameful.

Faced with this near-fatal situation, Rao showed no panic whatsoever. Instead, he made a surprising move, ignoring the incoming attack and assuming a fighting stance, seemingly preparing to unleash his boxing skills.

To everyone's astonishment, the wind blade pierced through Rao's body, and everything seemed to be over. Everyone except Yi Shuihan believed that Rao was doomed.

The next moment,

Rao moved. In that instant, it was as if a star had appeared in broad daylight. In a daze, the surroundings were empty space, and a water bird cried out as it passed through the void.

Rao's hands moved incessantly, appearing as if he were dancing, and it was surprisingly beautiful.

"Isn't this the Nanto Suicho Ken style?"

Looking at the neatly cut pieces of flesh, now mangled into countless pieces, Yi Shuihan felt as if he had wandered onto the wrong movie set.

When did the successor of Hokuto Shinken start using the Nanto lineage of kung fu? Hokuto and Nanto are enemies, aren't they?

Chapter 420, Kotoamatsukami Fails Again

It's not just because Rao, as a successor of Hokuto Shinken, used Nanto Seiken, a style whose very name is the opposite of Hokuto Shinken.

What bothered Yi Shuihan even more was the Nanto Waterbird Fist that Rao used. In the original work, the user was the most handsome man, and this fist technique was also the most beautiful in terms of moves. It just didn't look right at all that Rao was using this most beautiful fist technique.

"What kind of boxing style is that? And how come you're unharmed?"

Even Danzo was shocked by Rao's Nanto Water Bird Fist. When did a fist technique become so powerful, with effects comparable to, and even more terrifying than, ninjutsu?

The sight of a person cut into uniform pieces is even more shocking than a mutilated corpse. A person with a weak mind might be scared to death upon seeing this.

Danzo was a man who had experienced war, yet he had to admit that this kind of fist technique was rare even in the brutal war. This reminded him of one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, except that one needed to use a sword, and the effect was far less shocking than Rao's.

The entire Root organization has now been almost completely destroyed by Rao, but Danzo has become strangely calmer, and his killing intent towards Rao is not as strong as it was at the beginning.

"Nanto Waterbird Fist is a very common style of boxing, and it is considered to be above average among the dozens of boxing styles I know."

Rao actually answered Danzo's question.

In his original world, Rao collected famous martial arts techniques from around the world in order to become stronger. He planned to integrate the strengths of various styles and improve himself. The Nanto Seiken was one of the techniques he collected, which is why he can use it now.

"This is only a slightly above-average level boxing technique?"

Danzo's pupils constricted, shocked by Rao's words. In his opinion, this fist technique was probably no less powerful than the Gentle Fist of the Hyuga clan. If Rao wasn't lying, then it was truly astonishing.

If we could recruit him to our side, then...

Danzo suddenly looked at Raoh with intense passion, and for the first time, he had the idea of ​​using Kotoamatsukami.

"If you can submit to me, I can let bygones be bygones for everything you have done before."

With a glimmer of hope, Danzo spoke up, saying that he was still a little reluctant to use Kotoamatsukami.

Rao was momentarily stunned. Danzo actually wanted to recruit him. In his opinion, nothing could be more ridiculous than this. It would be more like the other way around.

"I'll say it one last time, show me your true cards, and next time I'll be attacking you."

Noticing the disdain in Rao's eyes, Danzo finally gave up his wishful thinking.

So, we still have to rely on Kotoamatsukami, don't we?

"I hope you'll still say that later."

Danzo slowly untied the bandage on his head, revealing his right eye.

Suddenly, the tightly closed right eye opened, and the kaleidoscope finally appeared, radiating an eerie dark power.

"Shisui's Kaleidoscope!"

The Third Hokage stared at the eye and murmured to himself, seemingly lost in memories, while Kakashi, unaware of this, looked on in astonishment.

Kakashi was quite familiar with the abilities of the Mangekyou Sharingan, after all, he also possessed one. Compared to others, he knew its power better. Seeing Danzo reveal his Mangekyou Sharingan, he naturally leaned towards Danzo as the winner of this battle.

"Very good, you should have done this a long time ago."

Rao was somewhat excited, as he was about to witness the ability that even Yi Shuihan had warned him about. He was very excited, wondering if he could withstand this ability, which would mean that his strength was greater than Yi Shuihan had imagined!

Completely focused on preparation, Rao had never seen how the eye technique was used before, and he didn't know how to defend against it, so he could only concentrate on it.

Of course, Rao isn't the kind of person who doesn't know how to adapt. If he feels he really can't hold on, he will definitely strike first.

He also knows the secret technique of Hokuto Shinken, Musou Tensei, and it is because of this that he is confident that even if he falls into a disadvantageous position for a while, he will still have a chance to turn the tide.

"Interesting!" Yi Shuihan also wanted to see if the God of the Sky, who had failed against him once, would fail again in this world.

Kotoamatsukami

Danzo's right eye belonged to Shisui, and the pattern within it began to spin wildly. At that moment, Danzo's aura also diminished dramatically.

Activating the Kaleidoscope was also a huge burden for Danzo.

Danzo's right eye began to bleed, and the pattern on his Mangekyou Sharingan quickly degenerated into a regular three-tomoe shape, clearly indicating that the Mangekyou Sharingan would be unusable for a short time.

"Rao!"

Danzo tentatively called out, somewhat apprehensive, for even with his confidence in Kotoamatsukami, he was still afraid of failure.

Not only Danzo, but everyone else was also staring intently at Rao, wanting to see how he would react next.

Upon hearing Danzo's words, Rao's eyes flickered, and his gaze toward Danzo became somewhat respectful.

Danzo recognized that look immediately; it was the look of a Root member.

"Success!"

Danzo was overjoyed, completely unaware that although Rao's eyes were respectful to him, his body was slowly trembling.

"Kotoamatsukami is effective, but it doesn't seem to be able to completely control Rao. Now we'll see if Rao can break free."

Yi Shuihan looked at Rao with great interest.

Something's not right.

Kakashi muttered to himself. As an outsider, he could see things more clearly. He had also noticed Rao's abnormality, but he didn't understand why. He didn't even know what kind of eye technique Danzo was using, so he couldn't guess the specific information.

Who are you? Where are you from?

Danzo calmed down a bit and asked, wanting to delve deeper into Rao's origins. He was naturally very curious about Rao, a powerful figure he had never known before.

“I am Rao…”

Just as Rao was about to reveal his location, an astonishing aura suddenly erupted from his body.

At this moment, Rao finally unleashed his full power for the first time in another world.

In Rao's spiritual world,

"I dare to punch the sky, so don't even think about locking me up with mere chains."

Rao was covered in chains, with only his head sticking out. With a roar, a Big Dipper appeared behind him, and then, as if his power had increased dramatically, all the chains shattered. He was completely awakened from his mental world and returned to reality.

At this moment, the outcome was already decided; Kotoamatsukami failed once again.

Chapter 421, Showcasing Fancy Fist Techniques

"Not bad, but it's still a bit lacking against me."

Rao looked at Danzo, who had a horrified expression, and spoke calmly.

In fact, Rao was not as calm as he appeared on the surface. He was extremely wary of the eye technique that Danzo had used earlier. Although it ended with the failure of the opponent's eye technique, it was clear that if the opponent's goal was not to control him but to kill him, he might already be dead.

Rao didn't know how long he had been trapped, but that time was definitely enough for the opponent to launch a fatal attack. In his previous state, apart from being slightly stronger physically, he had no defense at all, and any high-level ninjutsu could easily kill him.

I underestimated this world!

Rao sighed. After this experience, he made up his mind that if he encountered a strong person who used the Sharingan again, he would never give them a chance to use their abilities.

"They actually broke free from Kotoamatsukami? This... how could this be..."

Danzo was somewhat distraught. Kotoamatsukami was considered his ultimate trump card, and he was reluctant to use it unless absolutely necessary. But now, he had failed on his first use, and one can imagine how he felt.

"I have a feeling that something terrible has happened."

Kakashi, unaware of Kotoamatsukami, was shocked by Rao's powerful aura and realized the failure of his eye technique.

"Danzo!"

The Third Hokage felt a pang of pity for Danzo, who looked dejected. After all, they were both disciples of the Second Hokage, and even now, he still cherished their past friendship.

"What should we do next? Use Izanagi?"