60 Chapter 58.1 : Obito?
In the hidden depths of Konoha, a secret so dark that not even the wise Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, was aware of it.
The secret was Danzo's possession of the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, which he had transplanted into his own arm.
Following the tragic massacre of the Uchiha clan by Uchiha Itachi, Danzo immediately acquired the Sharingan eyes, claiming that they were destroyed.
In reality, he secretly retained them and began experimenting with Sharingan. Transplanting Sharingan was a complex task, especially with multiple Sharingan eyes, as they posed a risk of cellular conflict.
To overcome this challenge, Danzo sought Orochimaru's help to transplant Hashirama's cells into himself. However, his fusion was not as successful as Yamato's.
]Unfortunately, I initially aimed for complete fusion with Hashirama's cells, but only Yamato survived out of many experimental subjects. I had no choice but to use a partial semi-fusion method in my right arm, inlaying ten Sharingan eyes to harness the regenerative power of Hashirama's cells,] Danzo secretly confessed.
For Danzo, Hashirama's cells had one purpose - to power the eleven Sharingan eyes, including his Mangekyo Sharingan in his right eye. This came at a great cost, as he had to continually suppress the Hashirama cells' backlash with his chakra.
Since the transplantation, Danzo had kept a low profile, fearing exposure. However, this question-and-answer session had now revealed his secret.
Many viewers in the live broadcast room were shocked to see the ten Sharingan eyes on Danzo's right arm.
Most Konoha's higher ups had always believed that Danzo possessed only one Mangekyo Sharingan - Uchiha Shisui's. Little did they know, he had ten more Sharingan.
[Third Hokage: Danzo, during a mission, you claimed your arm and eyes were injured, so you had to hide them with bandages. It seems you had these Sharingan transplanted all along. What's more, you collected the Uchiha clan's Sharingan after the massacre, rather than destroying them.]
[Uchiha Sasuke: Danzo, how dare you transplant the Sharingan of our Uchiha clan? I swear, I will avenge this!]
[Orochimaru: Sasuke, in the future, it will be you who defeats Danzo.]
[Killer Bee: Danzo is amazing! He has more Sharingan than the entire Uchiha clan, even Uchiha Madara!]
[Uchiha Madara: These eyes are ordinary, not as powerful as mine.]
[Third Tsuchikage: Transplanting Sharingan is no easy feat; how did Danzo manage it?]
[Orochimaru: I assisted him with the transplant. He studied Hashirama's cells himself, but most experiments ended in death. Only Yamato survived, and Danzo didn't dare to forcibly fuse. Instead, he adopted a partial semi-fusion method in his right arm, inlaying ten Sharingan to supply Chakra energy using Hashirama's cells' regenerative power. Even so, he constantly endures the backlash of Hashirama's cells.]
[Senju Hashirama: This guy, Danzo, transplanted my cells too? Even Yamato received them. Are my cells that popular?]
[Senju Tobirama: Big brother, your cells are indeed powerful and useful, but they are challenging to fuse. Failure to fuse results in death.]
[Terumi Mei: I'm curious, Orochimaru, why didn't you transplant Hashirama's cells and Sharingan into yourself? Danzo has so many Sharingan; it shouldn't have been hard for you both to obtain a few.]
[Third Hokage: It's simple, Orochimaru's body is flawed, and he needs to change his skin every few years. He doesn't dare to forcibly transplant Hashirama's cells. Also, these ordinary Sharingan, transplanted by Danzo, hold no potential value for Orochimaru.]
[Kakashi: Why did Orochimaru assist Danzo?]
[Orochimaru: Quite simple, Danzo promised to help me obtain more of Konoha's Forbidden Techniques, and as a high-ranking Konoha figure, he had the influence to do so.]
[Third Hokage: Danzo, you have blatantly violated Konoha's rules and aided the traitor Orochimaru.]
[Tsunade: Danzo, I need an explanation from you.]
Danzo, feeling cornered, found Orochimaru's revelation frustrating.
Orochimaru no longer needs my assistance; it's time to cross the river and burn the bridge! he muttered in anger.
Danzo knew he couldn't challenge Orochimaru openly.
[Danzo: I didn't betray Konoha; I aimed to strengthen our village's defenses.]
[Tsunade: Danzo, I'm temporarily removing you from your duties as Fifth Hokage. Do you have any objections?]
[Danzo: I have no objections.]
Danzo reluctantly accepted the decision. He knew the truth was out, and he couldn't refute it.
He would need to bide his time and find a way to regain his reputation.
The scene shifted as Danzo fell behind, seemingly killed by Uchiha Sasuke's Susanoo, only to return unharmed.
[Third Tsuchikage: What just happened? Danzo was killed a moment ago, but he's suddenly back.]
[Terumi Mei: Did anyone notice that one of Danzo's arm eyes was closed?]
[Might Guy: This must be a technique.]
[Orochimaru: It's the Uchiha clan's Forbidden Technique, Izanagi. By sacrificing the light of one Sharingan, the user can turn death or unfavorable circumstances into a dream, negating the reality. The scene of Sasuke killing Danzo didn't exist; it was all an illusion.]
[Fourth Raikage: What a formidable technique. I didn't know the Uchiha clan possessed it.]
[Third Hokage: I knew of this technique, but it's even forbidden among the Uchiha clan. It appears Danzo gained a lot on the night of the Uchiha clan's massacre.]
[Danzo: Sarutobi Hiruzen, you have no right to judge me. The Uchiha clan's massacre stains your hands as well.]
[Fourth Raikage: The Uchiha clan was wiped out by Uchiha Itachi, and then Itachi defected to Konoha. Is there more to this story?]
Neither the Third Hokage nor Danzo disclosed any further information.
Uchiha Sasuke, burning with anger, declared,"If my Uchiha clan's destruction is linked to you, I'll destroy Konoha!"
While he knew that his brother, Itachi, had carried out the massacre, he suspected that other Konoha high-ranking officials were involved.
[Senju Hashirama: Danzo is in a precarious position. With all those Sharingan eyes and Izanagi, how can he still not compete with Sasuke?]
[Orochimaru: Danzo's combat skills and experience have deteriorated over the years. He's not in his prime.]
[Fourth Raikage: Danzo possesses Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan, so why not use it on Sasuke?]
[Fourth Hokage: Danzo fears the masked man. I don't know who he is, but he's the one who unsealed the Nine-Tails.]
[Nine-Tails: Yes, that man used Sharingan's power to control me. It's similar to how I was controlled in the past. I suspect he's Uchiha Madara, but it's not certain.]
[Fourth Hokage: I can't say for sure, but it's possible that Uchiha Madara survived beyond our time.]
[Senju Hashirama: It's highly likely that Madara survived, but it's challenging to control the Nine-Tails.]
[Kakashi: I find this attire familiar. Could it be the Akatsuki organization's cloak? Did this person found the Akatsuki?]
[Senju Hashirama: Madara, is Akatsuki related to you? What's your purpose?]
[Uchiha Madara: This person is not me; don't make baseless claims.]
[Senju Hashirama: Hmph, I'm not convinced.]
[Tsunade: Danzo is afraid of the masked man, and he hasn't used Shisui's eyes. Despite my dislike for Danzo, he's a Konoha member. Sasuke has gone rogue; I hope Danzo prevails.]
[Danzo: Tsunade, I didn't expect you to root for me. I thought you'd want me to lose.]
[Tsunade: One thing at a time.]
The battle continued, but the outcome remained uncertain. What was clear was that the Sharingan eyes on Danzo's arm had lost their light, and without the use of Kotoamatsukami, he faced a challenging battle.
However, it was also possible that Danzo might yet emerge victorious.
As the scene transitioned, the question-and-answer session commenced:
Q: How did Danzo meet his end?
- A: Killed by the masked man
- B: Killed by Uchiha Sasuke
- C: Killed by Uzumaki Karin
- D: Sealed away
[Danzo: Am I dead?]
[Orochimaru: Looks like Danzo has met his end.]
[Fourth Raikage: Uzumaki Karin may be a member of the Uzumaki clan, possibly the red-haired woman in the picture. Her unique abilities, including powerful chakra and self-healing by biting herself or having someone else bite her wound, make her an unlikely candidate.]
[Third Hokage: Danzo has met his end; I'm sorry, but it doesn't seem likely to be Uzumaki.]
[Haruno Sakura: What's the connection between that woman and Sasuke?]
[Naruto: Sakura, Karin may become Sasuke's future girlfriend.]
[Uzumaki Karin: So, I'll be Sasuke-kun's girlfriend in the future?]
[Uchiha Sasuke: I don't need a woman.]
[Danzo: This is just a possibility; the future is changeable. Endings can be altered.]
[Killer Bee: In that case, how do you think Danzo met his end, brother?]
[Fourth Raikage: Two possibilities: he was killed by Sasuke or by the masked man. However, considering Sasuke's weakened state, it's uncertain if he could have killed Danzo, who could use Izanagi. The masked man can even control the Nine-Tails, indicating greater strength. The likelihood is that he killed Danzo.]
[Killer Bee: Brother, do you think the masked man killed Danzo?]
[Fourth Raikage: The possibility is quite high.]
[Eight Tails: I also believe it was the masked man who killed him.]
[Kakashi Hatake: Suddenly, a question crossed his mind. The masked man appearing at this time—could it truly be Uchiha Madara? Madara should not be resurrected at this point."]
[Third Hokage (Hiruzen Sarutobi): Perhaps it's not one person under that mask. It's a shrouded mystery, and anyone can disguise themselves. It could even be Uchiha Itachi; the future holds many uncertainties.]
[Kakashi Hatake: Third Hokage-sama speaks wisdom. In truth, the possibilities are endless.]
Kakashi still harbored a particular suspicion, wondering if this individual might be Uchiha Obito.
However, he treasured the memory of Uchiha Obito as a friend deep in his heart and kept this theory to himself, fearing that Uchiha Obito might be unjustly accused.
Moreover, he questioned whether Uchiha Obito possessed such formidable abilities.
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