Naruto: From Shikotsumyaku to Otsutsuki

"Terrifying!"

Kaguya Kazama, who witnessed this scene from the sidelines, felt a chill run down her spine.

A chilling current shot from the tailbone straight to the top of the head, making one's scalp tingle.

In an instant, Hiashi Hyuga, the head of the strongest bloodline clan in Konoha, was sent from heaven to hell by Danzo himself.

He not only went blind, but he was also paralyzed.

Even now, Kaguya Kazama can still see that grateful smile on Hiashi's face.

Extremely sarcastic and mocking.

"Is the Self-Binding Seal really that strong? It can bind Hyuga Hiashi in an instant?" Kaguya Kazama subconsciously swallowed, beginning to think of a way to break it.

"If I were to fight Danzo, how could I avoid being hard-controlled?"

He carefully recalled Danzo's actions, replaying them frame by frame in his mind from the moment they stepped into the room.

Ignoring the conversations where ninjutsu couldn't possibly be used, the only possibility that surfaced was...

"It was a pat on the shoulder to comfort him! That's right, it was at that moment. Danzo first secretly formed hand seals by rubbing his cane, then attracted attention by offering the benefits of an entire commercial street, and finally patted Hiashi on the shoulder under the pretense of comforting him."

"When the two made physical contact, he secretly laid down a spell seal, waiting for the final activation."

Kaguya Kazama saw through Danzo's methods and felt relieved. "Fortunately, the Self-Karmic Binding Seal requires physical contact to be activated. As long as there is no physical contact, it is almost impossible to be hit."

Kaguya Kazama remembered the battle between Danzo and Sasuke in the original manga.

In that battle, Sasuke was held captive by the Self-Binding Seal for several seconds. If Danzo hadn't insisted on showing off and wasting time by talking nonsense, Sasuke would definitely have been dead.

The Self-Binding Seal is indeed a powerful hard control skill. Sasuke even overdrawn his Mangekyou Sharingan power and used Susanoo to break free from the seal's restraint.

However, this technique also has obvious drawbacks.

Without physical contact, it's just useless waste, unable to play any role whatsoever.

"As expected of the Dark Lord of Konoha, his underhanded methods are terrifying. I must stay away from Danzo from now on and never let him touch me."

Kaguya Kazama subtly stepped back, becoming increasingly wary of Danzo, while her eyes fell upon the eyeball in Aburame Ryoma's hand.

"A sidelong glance! A sidelong glance from the main family!"

Two bloody eyeballs, which looked ugly, were more attractive to Kaguya Kazama than the most beautiful jade in the world.

"With it, I can evolve into a pure-blooded Otsutsuki and escape my fate of death!"

Kaguya Kazama's eyes were filled with longing, and without realizing it, his breathing became heavy.

Huff... Huff...

The heavy breathing sounded extremely jarring in the oppressive room.

Danzo turned around, his cold gaze sweeping over them. "Hmph, what a piece of trash. Orochimaru's judgment has really turned sour since he left Konoha."

He belittled Kaguya Kazama and Orochimaru with a cold snort, his expression haughty and superior.

Kaguya Kazama was startled and immediately lowered her head, feigning weakness to her enemy.

Danzo smiled with satisfaction, then turned his attention back to Hyuga Hiashi and formed hand seals once more.

"Ninja Technique: Seal to Eradicate the Root of Tongue Disaster"

His hand pinched Hiashi's cheek, and black lines spread toward Hiashi's mouth.

Soon, a special incantation mark appeared on the root of Hiashi's tongue.

This is the seal he uses to control members of the Root organization. It not only prevents them from revealing his information, but also limits their ability to speak.

"Seal of self-inflicted curse, released." After the dust settled, Danzo released Hiashi's hard control skill.

Thump...

Hiashi Hyuga collapsed like a rag doll, with only his head still trembling slightly.

His hair was disheveled, his face was covered in blood, and his eye sockets were empty, leaving only two bloody holes. Combined with his hysterical and ferocious expression, and the image of his mouth wide open but unable to make a sound, it was eerie and terrifying.

This scene was incredibly impactful, leaving people speechless.

However, in this quiet moment, a hoarse voice rang out.

"Why...why?"

Hyuga Hizashi's voice sounded like two pieces of wood rubbing together, producing a dry and hoarse question.

He witnessed everything that happened to Riji, but had no intention of intervening.

He just stared blankly at Hiashi, at the empty, bloody holes in his older brother's eye sockets, his heart filled with doubt and confusion.

I was the one who was abandoned and had my eyes gouged out, so why is it that someone else has taken my place now?

The world is changing too fast; he even doubts whether all of this is just his imagination before he died.

Why?

Danzo gave a sinister smile and gave his answer: "Of course, it's so that you can replace Hiashi as the head of the main family."

Leaning on his cane, a hint of smugness gleamed in his single eye as he looked down at Hyuga Hizashi, as if sharing his joy, and said:

"Hizashi, rejoice! From this day forward, you, as the head of the branch family, will completely replace the main family's position. They wanted to use you as a scapegoat, so why can't you pull off a switcheroo and make the fake the real?"

"The prince was switched at birth? The fake became the real?" Hizashi muttered to himself, subconsciously raising his hand to touch his forehead, but then pulling it back as if he had been electrocuted.

"A caged bird! Yes, a caged bird. As long as this thing exists, I will always be a fake." The hope that had risen in Hizashi's eyes was extinguished once again.

The ugly green curse mark was still etched on his forehead, and everyone could see it as soon as he removed his headband.

However, Danzo had already patched up all the loopholes in his plan.

"It's alright."

He stepped forward, placed his hand on Hiashi's face, and performed another ninjutsu.

"Ninja Art: The Technique of Erasing Faces"

This technique was developed by Orochimaru during his human experiments. As the financier, he naturally has the right to share the research results.

As chakra surged, Hiashi's face melted like wax, eventually gathering in Danzo's hand and transforming into a vibrant human skin mask.

"This is your hope."

Danzo threw the face he had stolen using the Face-Changing Technique to Hizashi and commanded, "Wear this and cover the Caged Bird Seal. From this day forward, you are the head of the main family, Hyuga Hiashi."

Hiashi cupped the warm face in his hands, looked at the unrecognizable Hiashi, and then at the ambitious Danzo. A surge of manic pleasure welled up from the bottom of his heart.

"Ha...haha...I get it...hahaha..."

He let out a low, broken laugh, grinning as he muttered to himself, "Since we're all just pawns, what does it matter who controls us? Hahaha..."

Without hesitation, he tore off his headband and bandages and put on that vibrant face.

The dark green curse mark was covered, revealing a noble and smooth forehead.

"Very well, now, kill 'Hyuga Hizashi' and offer your loyalty to me."

"As you wish, Lord Danzo."

boom!

The Bagua Palm strike can kill in one blow.

Thus, Hizashi offered himself as a pledge of loyalty, substituting himself for the prince, and became the noble head of the main family, Hyuga Hiashi.

Kaguya Kazama watched in a daze, filled with amazement.

"The Oscars owe Danzo an Oscar."

Although the initial idea for the "substitution of the prince" plan was proposed by him under the guise of Orochimaru, he did not participate in any of the specific implementation steps.

The reason I was able to come here with Danzo and the others today was entirely due to Danzo's desire to show off.

According to Danzo, this grand show he personally directed needed an audience.

He is both the director and the lead actor, Hiashi and Hizashi are supporting characters, and the two members of the Root organization are just extras and tools.

Only he, Orochimaru's subordinate who brought the brilliant idea, a weakling destined to be destroyed later, was the perfect audience.

This way, the secret wouldn't be revealed, and Danzo's vanity would be greatly satisfied.

Kaguya Kazama naturally cooperated as much as possible.

He feigned utter shock and exclaimed, "Lord Danzo, your wisdom is unparalleled. I believe that with the support of the Hyuga clan, you will soon become the Fifth Hokage. It's a pity I won't see your image on the Hokage Rock."

"Fifth Hokage? Hahaha... That's right, you're right, I should be the Fifth Hokage."

Danzo let out a hearty laugh, as if he had already donned the Hokage's robes.

He looked at the sickly man in front of him, who could speak such eloquent words, with increasing satisfaction. He readily rolled his eyes at Hiashi and said with pleasure:

"Take this glare and get lost."

"I'm in a good mood tonight, so I'll give you ten minutes to catch up with Orochimaru."

"Remember to tell Orochimaru that I have plenty of resources at my disposal. Even the Wood Release technique he once craved, I can provide. As long as he has any other brilliant ideas, I'm ready to cooperate at any time, hahaha..."