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Shisui Uchiha stood atop a rocky outcrop, the crisp breeze carrying whispers of unease through the forest. He had sensed something amiss ever since he voiced his plans to use Kotoamatsukami on the Uchiha clan to prevent a coup. The thought of his clan and village tearing each other apart weighed heavily on him.
He respected Danzo Shimura as a senior member of the village council. The elder had always spoken of protecting Konoha, and though Shisui didn't always agree with his methods, he believed in their shared goal: safeguarding the Leaf.
But he never would have thought that the trust was about to shatter.
Shisui moved through the forest toward the arranged meeting point, his Mangekyō Sharingan faintly active as a precaution. When he arrived at the clearing, Danzo was already there, standing stoically in the center.
"Danzo-sama," Shisui greeted, bowing slightly out of respect. "You summoned me?"
Danzo nodded, his face an impassive mask. "Shisui. I've heard of your plan to use Kotoamatsukami on the Uchiha. It's bold, but do you truly believe it's the right course of action?"
Shisui frowned, sensing a hint of reproach in the elder's tone. "Yes. I can guide the clan away from conflict without unnecessary bloodshed. It's the only way to preserve the peace."
Danzo's eyes narrowed slightly. "Your idealism is admirable, but it's also dangerous. The Uchiha are volatile, their power unchecked. Even you cannot guarantee the results of your genjutsu."
"I'm not forcing them into submission," Shisui countered. "I'm guiding them toward reason. Isn't that better than plunging the village into chaos?"
Danzo's voice hardened. "Konoha's safety requires decisive action, not half-measures."
The words stung, but Shisui maintained his composure. "Danzo-sama, with all due respect, I've made my decision. I won't allow the Uchiha or the village to destroy themselves."
Danzo's lips curled into a faint, almost predatory smile. "I suspected as much."
At that moment, Shisui's senses screamed danger—a deafening, primal warning that roared louder than the rustling of leaves or the whisper of the wind. The shadows in the trees seemed to come alive, coiling and twisting like vipers as Root operatives emerged with unnerving precision, their masks glinting ominously in the pale moonlight. The faint gleam of kunai danced like spectral fireflies, a deadly prelude to the chaos about to unfold.
Shisui's body moved before his mind could catch up, leaping backward with reflexes honed to perfection. His Sharingan spun violently, its ethereal patterns glowing with raw power, illuminating his face in a crimson haze. His voice carried equal parts disbelief and fury as he addressed the shadow looming over him.
"Danzo-sama? What is the meaning of this?"
Stepping back into the darkness, Danzo's lone visible eye shone colder than the winter's breath.
"You're too much of a liability, Shisui," He said, his voice void of emotion but heavy with menace. "Your Kotoamatsukami... a power like yours is too dangerous to exist in hands other than mine."
The words struck Shisui like a dagger, but before he could respond, the enemy surged.
Torune Aburame was the first to step forward, his outstretched hands shrouded in a writhing swarm of venomous insects that buzzed with a malevolent hunger.
"Attack!" Danzo commanded, his voice cutting through the tension like a thunderclap.
The operatives moved as one, a seamless wave of shadow and steel. Kunai and shuriken rained down, their trajectories perfect, designed to overwhelm even the most skilled shinobi.
Shisui's Sharingan flared brighter, tracking every movement, predicting every strike. He spun through the onslaught, his blade flashing in fluid arcs, deflecting projectiles with precision that bordered on supernatural.
Torune's insects surged toward him in a churning mass of black death, but Shisui wasn't one to be cornered so easily. With a flicker of chakra, he disappeared in a burst of speed, reappearing above the swarm with a flash step so swift it seemed like teleportation.
"Is this the price of loyalty, Danzo?" Shisui growled as he thrust his hand forward, releasing a searing wave of fire that roared like a beast unleashed. The flames engulfed the insects, forcing Torune to retreat, but the Root operatives pressed their assault.
One operative lunged at him from behind, his blade aimed at Shisui's neck. Without even turning, Shisui twisted his wrist, his sword slicing through the air with a hiss. The masked assailant crumpled as Shisui landed gracefully, his Sharingan spinning faster, reading the flow of the battle like a master tactician.
Danzo watched, unflinching, as his operatives fell one by one. "You're wasting your breath, Shisui. Power like yours doesn't belong to the naive. It belongs to those who understand what must be done."
Shisui's gaze hardened, his voice low but resonant with defiance. "Power doesn't belong to tyrants, Danzo. It belongs to those who protect the innocent."
As if to punctuate his words, Shisui leaped into the fray once more, his movements blurring with impossible speed. He weaved through the attackers, his blade and Sharingan working in perfect harmony.
A Root operative lunged at him, but Shisui sidestepped effortlessly, striking with precision to incapacitate the attacker.
Torune's insects swarmed toward him, buzzing with deadly intent. Shisui formed a quick sequence of hand seals.
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"
Small fireballs erupted from his mouth, scattering the insects and forcing Torune to retreat. But the poison had done its work—Shisui felt his limbs grow heavier, his speed waning.
Danzo observed calmly, his single visible eye scrutinizing Shisui's every move.
"You're skilled," Danzo said, stepping forward, "but even you can't withstand this forever."
"Why, Danzo-sama?" Shisui demanded, his voice tinged with pain and anger. "I've always been loyal to the village!"
"You've been loyal, yes," Danzo admitted. "But loyalty isn't enough. The power of your Mangekyō Sharingan cannot remain unchecked. It belongs to the village—and by extension, to me."
Danzo launched forward suddenly, his movements swift despite his age. Shisui parried, their kunai clashing with a sharp clang.
"You're blinded by your paranoia," Shisui spat, forcing Danzo back. "The village isn't yours to control!"
Danzo's expression darkened. "The village is mine to protect. Even from people like you."
The battle intensified, Shisui weaving through a relentless storm of attacks. Root operatives fell one by one, their efficiency no match for his prowess. But his movements were growing slower, his vision blurring from the poison in his veins.
Shisui acted without hesitation, unleashing his strongest technique with deadly precision. The attack struck true, and Danzo's body crumpled to the ground. For a brief moment, Shisui allowed himself a sliver of relief.
But then, to his horror, Danzo's form began to flicker and dissolve like an illusion. The faint shimmer of Izanagi activated, rewriting reality in Danzo's favor.
Before Shisui could react, Danzo reappeared behind him, his movement unnervingly swift for someone of his age. With ruthless efficiency, Danzo's hand shot out, seizing Shisui's face in an iron grip.
"A small price to pay," Danzo muttered, his voice cold. His other hand moved with purpose, wrenching Shisui's Sharingan from its rightful place—a perfect replacement for the eye he had sacrificed moments earlier.
"Your power will serve the village better in my hands," Danzo said coldly.
Shisui's scream of agony echoed through the clearing as Danzo tore the Mangekyō Sharingan from his right eye. Blood poured down his face, and he staggered backward, clutching the empty socket.
"You… bastard…" Shisui growled, his voice filled with pain and fury.
Danzo held the eye aloft, his expression unreadable. "This is for Konoha."
Despite his injuries, Shisui summoned the last of his strength. His remaining Mangekyō Sharingan spun furiously as he unleashed a powerful genjutsu, momentarily immobilizing Danzo and his remaining operatives.
Shisui fled into the forest, his heart pounding as blood trailed behind him. He didn't stop, knowing that staying would mean his death—and the loss of his other eye.
Behind him, Danzo watched his prize slip away, his expression grim.
"No matter," He muttered, facing the root members. "Catch him... and bring back his second eye for me."
As the forest swallowed Shisui's retreating form, Danzo turned and disappeared into the shadows, his ambition burning brighter than ever.
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