Chapter 57 – Battle Against Hanzo
"Something's wrong—something's really wrong!"
A frantic ninja rushed over to Yahiko, his face pale with panic.
"What happened? Tell me!" Yahiko demanded, his brows furrowing.
"Leader Konan... she's been captured by Hanzo!"
"What?!" Yahiko's expression twisted in disbelief.
"Gather everyone immediately! We have to rescue Konan—no matter what!"
Nagato's voice cut in, calm but deadly serious.
"Find Hatake Yusuke, now!" Yahiko shouted before sprinting toward Yusuke's room.
Knock. Knock.
Yusuke opened his eyes mid-training, stood up, and stepped out. The moment he saw the anxious look on Yahiko's face, he already knew.
"Please... save Konan," Yahiko dropped to his knees, his voice shaking with desperation.
"You all go ahead. I'll bring her back."
Yusuke's voice was low and calm, but a storm churned behind it. Just days ago, he'd sworn he wouldn't let even a scratch touch her. And now... she had been taken. Right under his nose.
"Hanzo... you've just made a mistake you'll never recover from."
His voice remained composed, but the killing intent was rising like smoke. If Kakashi had seen the look in Yusuke's eyes at that moment, he'd have known—bloodshed was inevitable.
Meanwhile, in a dark, damp chamber, Konan sat tied up. A figure loomed in front of her, wearing a gas mask. It was Hanzo.
"Why? Akatsuki has no intention of opposing you," Konan said sharply, staring him down.
"Oppose me? With your meager strength? You're not even a threat," Hanzo scoffed. "That Nagato boy, though—doesn't he have the Rinnegan?"
So that's what he's after... Konan tensed.
"I won't allow such unstable power to flourish within my borders," Hanzo continued.
"What is it you really want?" she asked, glaring.
"Simple. You're bait."
Hanzo's voice twisted with madness. "Once Akatsuki shows up, I'll crush them all and claim the legendary Rinnegan. Then I alone will be the god fit to unify the Five Great Nations!"
Konan's heart pounded. She feared for Yahiko and Nagato. But the moment Yusuke's face crossed her mind, her chest eased—just a little.
"Report! Hanzo-sama, Yahiko and Nagato have arrived!"
"Good. Bring her out," Hanzo ordered.
Moments later, he stood before Yahiko and Nagato, with Konan restrained at his side.
"Why are you doing this?!" Yahiko shouted as soon as he saw her.
"No reason needed. The Rain Village only needs one ruler—and that's me," Hanzo said coldly.
"Let Konan go! We don't want to fight you," Yahiko pleaded.
But Hanzo raised his scythe, resting the blade on Konan's neck. "You're in no position to bargain. If you want her to live, kill yourself."
"No, Yahiko! Don't worry about me!" Konan cried, tears streaming down her face.
But Yahiko had already decided.
"After this, Akatsuki is yours, Nagato. Protect Konan with everything you have." He placed a hand on his friend's shoulder.
"No! I should be the one to die! You're the leader of Akatsuki!" Nagato shouted, resisting.
Without warning, Yahiko slapped him.
"I'm the leader. You obey me," he said firmly, then pulled out a kunai and raised it to his own neck.
Before the blade could pierce skin, a golden flash exploded through the air, shattering the kunai. All eyes turned in the direction of the light.
From the shadows, a figure stepped forward.
His silver hair gleamed under the sun, his handsome face frozen with fury.
"Hanzo... you've crossed the line," Yusuke muttered, his tone colder than ice.
Seeing Konan's tear-streaked face boiled his blood. The only thing that could calm it now—was Hanzo's blood.
Without lifting a finger, Yusuke's Conqueror's Haki surged from his body. The air trembled. Every nearby ninja collapsed instantly. Even Hanzo staggered, caught off guard.
In a blink, Yusuke vanished—only to reappear beside Konan, pulling her into his arms.
Hanzo reacted, swinging his scythe down. But Yusuke's fist, wrapped in a brilliant white aura, smashed into the weapon. The crack of shattering steel echoed as the ground split beneath them. Hanzo was sent flying.
"I'm sorry... I was late," Yusuke whispered, gently brushing Konan's disheveled hair.
"It's okay... Thank you," she whispered back, cheeks flushed at the sudden intimacy. But she didn't resist.
"Go back to Yahiko and the others. I'll make Hanzo pay for everything."
"Be careful... Don't get hurt," Konan said, worry in her voice.
"Hanzo?"
Yusuke smiled thinly. "He's not even worthy of touching you."
"You arrogant brat from Konoha!"
Hanzo was back on his feet, scythe in hand. He'd underestimated that punch—but not anymore.
"Then prove me wrong," Yusuke replied, his smile cold as death.
He drew his blade—Enma—and launched forward.
The clash of steel rang out as sword and scythe collided, sparks flying. They pushed off each other, distancing briefly.
"Slash!" Hanzo sent a blade of energy through the air.
"One Sword Style."
Yusuke whispered calmly, slicing the attack clean in two.
His blade now gleamed with Armament Haki, chakra flowing steadily along its edge.
"Ryūō – Hatake Sword Style: Annihilation!"
A crescent slash tore through the battlefield, kicking up clouds of dirt as it sped toward Hanzo.
Hanzo narrowed his eyes—he wasn't going to hold back anymore.
"Kenseijutsu – Flash!"
He spun, deflecting the slash with his scythe just in time.
The two clashed again in close quarters, exchanging blow after blow, too fast for anyone else to follow. Konan and the others could only watch in stunned silence.
"Sickle Chain Twin Strike!"
"Santōryū: Tornado Slash!"
Their attacks collided again, this time pushing Yusuke back slightly.
"What an unusual sword style..." Hanzo murmured.
"Hanzo... I acknowledge your strength," Yusuke said, eyes cold.
"To hell with your praise!" Hanzo roared. What sounded like a compliment rang like an insult to his ears.
"With this strength? You're still not enough."
Yusuke's chakra and Haki merged into a blazing white tiger.
"Kyokujitsu – Tiger Hunt!"
The energy beast pounced, forcing Hanzo to retreat under its crushing force.
"Such terrifying technique..."
Even Hanzo looked shaken.
"Santōryū Ougi – Six Paths Sever Fate!"
Yusuke clenched Enma in his mouth, summoning two radiant blades of chakra into his hands. They spun rapidly, forming a cross-shaped formation—six simultaneous slashes erupting in all directions.
Crack!
Hanzo finally bled.
"Careful! His body's laced with poison!" Konan called out. Even as she was shocked Yusuke landed a hit, she still feared for him.
"Tornado Slash!"
Yusuke spun again, sending out wind bursts to scatter the poisonous gas.
"Hanzo, your sword can't cut me anymore. You've long lost your way," Yusuke said coldly from above.
"You are strong, brat. But now I'll fight for real. Let me show you why they call me the Half-God of the Shinobi World!"
"Good," Yusuke replied calmly. "If this is all you've got, I'll be disappointed."
"Then brace yourself—round two begins! Don't die too fast!"
"Hanzo..."
Yusuke's eyes narrowed.
"Have you ever seen what it looks like when I fight at full power?"
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