CRITICAL HIT

"You bastard!" Danzo spat while huffing in exhaustion. He now has only one chance to use Izanagi. He looked at his arm and clenched his fist in anger. He never imagined Karl to regain his strength this fast. He was shocked to see his unusual movements despite his broken ribs and lack of chakra.

Karl cracked his neck as he turned toward Torune and Fu. He smiled with a sinister expression that sent a shiver down Danzo's spine.

His eyes darted between Karl and his fallen pawns, his mind racing to devise a strategy. He could see the intent in Karl's gaze—he knew that Karl was planning to eliminate Torune and Fu while they were down. Danzo couldn't afford to lose them, not after investing so much into their abilities.

Without hesitation, he formed a set of hand seals, chakra gathering around him as he activated his jutsus.

[Shadow Clones + Air Bullets]

Two figures identical to Danzo appeared, each surrounded by a whirling barrage of air bullets. His strategy was clear—to overwhelm Karl with a combination of firepower and deceptive clones.

Karl, guided by the AI system's heightened instincts, reacted with lightning speed. His body moved with an agility that defied human limits, evading Danzo's air bullets and the clones' attacks with fluid grace. His movements were precise and calculated.

Without wasting a moment, he utilized his [Shunpo] technique, disappearing from his current position and reappearing in an instant beside Torune and Fu. His form blurred as he dashed forward, closing the distance with swift determination.

Danzo's eyes widened in realization as he observed Karl's movements. In a desperate bid to kill the threat before him, he formed a hand seal, channeling his chakra into a powerful jutsu.

[Wind Style: Gale Serpent]

A massive serpent composed of roaring wind materialized, its form twisting and writhing as it surged forward with tremendous force. The Gale Serpent's roar echoed through the battlefield, its destructive power a testament to Danzo's mastery over wind-based jutsu.

Karl's eyes narrowed as he gauged the approaching threat. He adjusted his grip on Fu's unconscious body. He spun around and hurled her toward the Gale Serpent.

Fu's body sailed through the air, a makeshift projectile guided by Karl's strength and accuracy. The Gale Serpent's howling winds engulfed her, creating a chaotic vortex of chakra and wind. The impact was fierce, but one of Danzo's clones used a weird jutsu to exchange places with Fu.

Danzo didn't waste his time. He appeared over Karl. "Wind Style: Great Vacuum Sphere." His other clone appeared on his right and used, "Wind Style: Vacuum Serial Waves."

[Shunpo]

[Not enough energy. 1 chance remaining.]

[Adjusting strategy.]

In a split second, he evaded the Great Vacuum Sphere by diving to the side. The air around him crackled with the sheer force of the wind jutsu, but Karl emerged unscathed. His movements were fluid and agile, a dance of evasion guided by the AI's enhanced reflexes.

As the Vacuum Serial Waves surged toward him, he twisted his body in mid-air.

[Chakra regeneration: 30%]

[Host's damage meter: 80/100]

[Converting 20% Chakra to Universal Energy]

[Activating Zanpakuto- Slot 1]

'Zanpakuto! I wonder what kind of surprise this System will give me now?' Karl thought. 'Huh! A small shuriken!?' A small shuriken appeared before his eyes. The AI controlling his body grabbed it.

"Come forth, Blaze Mauler!"

[Blaze Mauler- Grade Common. It forces the opponent's metabolism to go into overdrive. It's faster than the speed of sound.]

He threw it toward the last clone, destroying it instantly. The Shuriken was so fast that he never saw it coming.

Karl crashed on the ground as a wave hit his shoulder. It would seem that the AI is reaching its limits, but so is Danzo.

"What kind of Jutsu are you using? Is this one of your Mangekyo's powers?" Danzo yelled with a smile. Even in his situation, he was dreaming of getting his hands on Shisui's eyes, "Incredible movements, Instant teleportation, new lightning release jutsu, uncanny precision... How are you doing all of this with that mere amount of chakra? You really are a fascinating specimen, Shisui or whoever you are. I will get those eyes of yours and cut open your body if I have to..."

He continued, "... to find the secret you Uchiha's are hiding within your bodies."

[Slash!] As Danzo was babbling, the small shuriken pierced through his groin and came out from the other side.

[Critical Hit]

As the shuriken struck Danzo's groin, a critical hit notification flashed before Karl's eyes. The surprise attack had found its mark, causing Danzo to grimace in agony.

"ARGGGGGGGGG! IZANAGI!" Danzo yelled, grabbing his bleeding crotch, but nothing happened. His eyes fell on his arm. That small shuriken has destroyed the last Sharingan eye, "DAMN YOU! SHISUI!"

[Energy: 0%]

[AI Mode deactivated]

Torune and the other Anbu troops came to his rescue. They were badly wounded so they were forced to use their last resort, the Flying Raijin Jutsu to run away.

"Shisui or not, you will never escape me!" Danzo's voice echoed in the distance, a mix of anger and frustration as with a flash of yellow light, they vanished.

Karl's vision turned black. He stumbled forward but felt someone's presence before him. That person stopped him from falling.

"Shisui!" A familiar voice came to his ears.

[Two days later]

Karl's body felt heavy and sore as he gradually regained consciousness. The pain was a constant reminder of the brutal battle he had endured against Danzo and his operatives. He blinked, his vision slowly adjusting to the dim lighting of the small cave he found himself in.

Gazing around, he saw the flickering light of a small fire, casting dancing shadows on the cave walls. His senses were still dulled from the aftermath of the battle, but he could feel a presence beside him.

"Shisui," the familiar voice repeated, concern lacing its tone.

With a groan, Karl turned his head, his eyes focusing on the person before him. It was a face he recognized—a face that carried memories and emotions tied to his past. A face that belonged to his friend, Itachi Uchiha.

Itachi's dark eyes held a mix of relief and worry as he looked down at Karl. "You're awake. How are you feeling?"

"Like I've been hit by a damn boulder," Karl muttered, his voice rough with exhaustion.

"Sorry, I was late," Itachi apologized.

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AN: Well, here you go, another chapter.