Kazama's Amaterasu, infused with three different flames, was far beyond anything Danzo could handle.
Desperate, Danzo hurriedly summoned a Wood Release clone, barely managing to block Kazama's tri-colored Amaterasu.
"That's right! Danzo's got the First Hokage's cells grafted into him, so he can use Wood Release. I only know Wood Release: Clone for now. Since he's still alive, I'll force him to hit me with his Wood Release techniques. That way, I can absorb them and unlock even stronger Wood Release ninjutsu. Plus, his Wind Release is no joke either. Perfect—make him use everything, and I'll absorb it all!"
In Kazama's eyes, Danzo was no longer a threat but a walking power-up pill, ripe for the taking.
"Who would've thought a failure from the Sanada clan could have this kind of strength?!"
Even as Danzo was forced to retreat step by step, he still refused to take Kazama seriously.
To him, the Sanada clan was trash, and Kazama, the clan's dead-last, was the trashiest of all.
"You're the one scrambling like a rat. So who's the real trash here?"
Kazama deliberately let the Amaterasu flames chase Danzo, careful not to actually harm him.
His goal? Humiliate Danzo and goad him into unleashing more ninjutsu.
That way, Kazama could absorb them and gain even stronger techniques.
"You little punk! You think I'm some weakling just because I haven't gone all out?!"
Danzo, humiliated by being pushed around by a kid like Kazama, exploded with rage.
No longer caring whether he could actually beat Kazama, he unleashed every trick in his arsenal, determined to take him down.
"Wood Release: Piercing Tree Barrage!"
Danzo's right arm morphed into a massive tree, surging toward Kazama with terrifying speed.
This technique was a perfect blend of offense and defense, capable of both attacking and shielding against counterattacks.
Against a normal opponent, it'd leave them half-dead at best.
But Danzo was up against Kazama, who could absorb and nullify any ninjutsu.
His Wood Release, impressive as it looked, couldn't touch Kazama.
So Kazama didn't even bother dodging. He stood there, letting Danzo's Wood Release hit him full-on.
*Ding! Successfully absorbed Wood Release: Piercing Tree Barrage! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Wood Release: Root Explosion Burial! This technique summons a giant tree to encircle and instantly detonate around the enemy!*
*Ding! Absorb five more ninjutsu to obtain the sixth flame, Wind Fury Dragon Flame!*
Not only did Kazama gain a new Wood Release technique, but he was also one step closer to his sixth flame. He could barely contain his excitement.
"Your Wood Release is pathetic. Let me show you *my* Wood Release! Root Explosion Burial!"
Danzo was still reeling, confused why his Wood Release hadn't hurt Kazama.
Now, seeing Kazama unleash a Wood Release technique even stronger than his own, he was utterly floored.
How could Kazama use Wood Release?!
Danzo only had it because of the First Hokage's cells grafted into him. So how the hell was Kazama pulling this off?
Danzo's mind raced with questions, but he had no time to think.
Kazama's Wood Release was already roaring toward him.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"
Danzo hurriedly countered with a Wind Release technique to block it.
"Perfect timing!"
Kazama charged forward, absorbing Danzo's Wind Release into his body without hesitation.
*Ding! Successfully absorbed Wind Release: Vacuum Wave! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Vacuum Chain Wave!*
*Ding! Absorb four more ninjutsu to obtain the sixth flame!*
"You can *absorb* ninjutsu?!"
Danzo finally grasped just how terrifying Kazama was.
A ninja who could absorb ninjutsu was practically invincible.
No matter how Danzo attacked, he couldn't land a single hit.
"I don't just absorb ninjutsu—I can turn my enemy's techniques into my own!"
"Impossible! How could a nobody like you have such a broken ability?!"
Danzo spiraled into madness, unable to accept that he, enhanced with the First Hokage's cells, was losing to someone he considered trash.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Bullet!"
With a furious roar, Danzo fired off bullet-like bursts of Wind Release chakra.
"I told you, you're powerless against me. But since you insist on throwing ninjutsu my way, I'll gladly take it!"
*Ding! Successfully absorbed Wind Release: Vacuum Bullet! Congratulations, Host, for obtaining Wind Release: Vacuum Great Bullet!*
*Ding! Absorb three more ninjutsu to obtain the sixth flame!*
"Check out *my* Wind Release: Vacuum Great Bullet!"
If Danzo's Wind Release was like a bullet, Kazama's Vacuum Great Bullet was a cannonball—and not just one, but a relentless barrage.
In mere moments, Danzo was battered and bloodied.
Kazama was ecstatic. In just a few exchanges with Danzo, he'd gained a slew of new skills.
If he weren't worried about Danzo's reinforcements showing up, Kazama would've kept toying with him longer.
Danzo, meanwhile, had had enough of being Kazama's punching bag.
In a desperate move, he unraveled the bandages on his right arm, revealing ten Sharingan eyes embedded in his flesh.