"Is he about to use *Izanagi*?"
This was exactly what Kazama needed from Danzo.
"Alright then! Let's turn up the heat!"
As Kazama activated his *Mangekyo Sharingan*, *Susano'o* instantly enveloped his body.
But he didn't go full *Perfect Susano'o* this time.
They were in the heart of *Konoha*, after all.
A massive *Perfect Susano'o* would definitely catch the attention of *Konoha*'s ninja.
If they didn't know what was going on and rushed to help Danzo, Kazama would be in a tight spot.
"Not only do you have the *Mangekyo Sharingan*, but you've even mastered *Susano'o*? Orochimaru was right—you really are a monster!"
"Danzo! Playtime's over. Today's the day you die!"
Kazama didn't waste another word. He unleashed every *ninjutsu* he'd mastered so far.
"*Sanshoku Amaterasu*!" (Three-Color Amaterasu)
"*Raiton: Kirin*!" (Lightning Release: Kirin)
"*Suiton: Tenkyu*!" (Water Release: Heavenly Weep)
"*Futon: Shinku Dai-gyoku*!" (Wind Release: Vacuum Great Sphere)
"*Mokuton: Jukon Bakusai*!" (Wood Release: Tree Root Burial)
"*Suna: Sabaku Taiso*!" (Sand: Grand Sand Mausoleum)
Since these techniques were powered by *Susano'o*, their strength was amplified dozens of times over.
"Hmph! It's not about how many *ninjutsu* you use, kid. Today, I'll show you the Uchiha clan's forbidden technique—the jutsu that alters fate itself!"
With those words, Danzo smirked and activated *Izanagi*.
As *Izanagi* took effect, every *ninjutsu* Kazama had just unleashed turned into a dream.
Not a single one touched Danzo.
But Kazama wasn't fazed. Using his *Funketsu* system, he successfully absorbed *Izanagi*.
*Ding! Izanagi absorption successful. Congratulations, Host, for obtaining the Fate-Deciding Technique: Izanami!*
*Ding! Absorb two more ninjutsu to unlock the sixth *Ika* (Strange Flame).*
"Activate *Izanami*!"
Almost simultaneously, Kazama triggered *Izanami*—a technique that would cost him the sight in his left eye.
He knew Danzo would counterattack the moment *Izanagi* was used.
But if Danzo fell into *Izanami*'s trap, Kazama would have to let Danzo land a hit on him while *Izanami* was active.
*BOOM!*
Sure enough, Danzo's ghostly figure flickered behind Kazama in an instant.
With a single strike, he sent Kazama flying.
"Feel my power now, brat?"
"You're the one who's done, Danzo!"
Despite being knocked down, Kazama stood back up.
And then he unleashed the exact same *ninjutsu* as before.
"I already told you, these attacks don't work on me!"
Danzo moved to cast *Izanagi* again.
But the result was the same. Their battle had become a looping cycle.
Every fight played out identically—the same moves, the same words.
"What the hell is going on? I used *Izanagi*! Why is this happening?!"
Danzo roared, teetering on the edge of collapse as the endless loop consumed him.
"Because you're caught in my *Izanami*! If *Izanagi* is the jutsu that changes fate, then *Izanami* is the one that *decides* it!"
"No… impossible!"
Danzo looked like he'd lost his mind hearing Kazama's words.
No matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't escape the fate-deciding jutsu.
His mind was trapped in an endless cycle.
His physical body stood frozen, barely breathing, no different from a corpse.
"My fallen clansmen… I, Sanada Kazama, have finally avenged you!"
Leaving Danzo's right eye and arm behind, Kazama used his *Ika* to burn Danzo's body to nothingness.
"Next up: evolving my *Mangekyo Sharingan* into the *Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan*. Then I'll crush every enemy in my path, collect more *Ika* to boost my power, and work toward becoming *Hokage*!"
With that, Kazama began the process of fusing his *Sharingan*.
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