Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

"Orochimaru???"

This was the Third Hokage's first thought upon seeing the vertical pupils, but he immediately sensed that the aura was completely different.

"Immortal Technique: Inorganic Rebirth!"

As Princess Tianxin formed hand seals, the ground beneath her feet, as well as the rocks and soil within a radius of tens of meters around her, instantly seemed to come alive, emitting a deep rumble!

"not good!"

The Third Hokage instinctively retreated, and several large, ferocious pythons made of hard rock burst out of the ground, biting and coiling towards him from different directions!

At the same time, the ground became sticky and soft, like a swamp, restricting his movement.

"Who are you!?"

The Third Hokage's pupils constricted sharply, his heart filled with shock. He could sense that this mysterious woman who had suddenly appeared was incredibly powerful!

Without hesitation, he immediately swung his Vajra Cudgel to smash the attacking rock snake, while simultaneously using the Instantaneous Movement Technique to try and escape the swamp area.

However, the Heavenly Princess's magical manipulation was so precise that the broken rocks instantly reformed, new rock snakes were constantly generated, and the swamp area was expanding.

Combined with the illusionary smoke she created silently, she managed to keep the Third Hokage firmly in place.

"Kakashi, are you going to watch Qingwu make a mistake?"

Seeing that there was no one available, the Third Hokage shouted to Kakashi, who was protecting Shisui in the distance.

"..."

Kakashi was instantly caught in a dilemma.

Deep down, he naturally stood on Qingwu's side, but the education and philosophy he had received since childhood made it impossible for him to ignore the Third Generation's orders.

At this moment, Qingwu had once again reached the vicinity of Danzo.

"Die!" Qingwu didn't waste any words, "Immortal Technique: Vajra Summoning Wood!"

The massive, battering ram-like log slammed into Danzo!

This attack covered a wide area and was extremely fast, giving Danzo no chance to dodge or use any other means.

"!!!"

Danzo's single eye was filled with fear and resentment; he no longer had a Sharingan to activate Izanagi.

"Wind Escape·Vacuum Jade!"

He unleashed several vacuum waves with all his might, but they were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, instantly shattered before the giant tree enhanced by immortal magic.

Danzo was about to be crushed into mincemeat—

"stop!"

With a sharp shout, a figure suddenly rushed in from the side, blocking Danzo's path and facing the giant Vajra tree directly.

"Kakashi-senpai!!"

The giant tree crashed into Kakashi, and Qingwu let out an incredulous cry...

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Chapter 261 The Death of Danzo

Kakashi's eyes were filled with determination, and lightning flashed in his hand, as he intended to use the Lightning Blade to withstand Qingwu's Sage Art.

At the same time, he cried out urgently, "Qingwu! Danzo cannot die at your hands!"

call--

The giant Vajra tree stopped right in front of Kakashi, within millimeters of his face.

"Kakashi, get out of the way!"

Qingwu shouted angrily, no longer even calling him "senior".

"Senior... Captain..." Shisui, who was too weak to stand up, was extremely anxious.

He could actually understand Kakashi's meaning. Having grown up in Konoha, they knew that if Qingwu personally killed the village elders, the crime would be too great, and he would have no place in Konoha in the future.

"Qingwu..."

Cold sweat trickled down Kakashi's temples. Only when he faced Qingwu's technique did he realize just how terrifying it was.

Pulling down his mask to reveal his crimson Sharingan, Kakashi stared into Qingwu's emerald green pupils. "Get...get out of the way! I! Let me kill him!"

Before he could finish speaking, Kakashi's lightning suddenly traced a path, as if he intended to kill Danzo before Qingwu could react.

"What!!?"

Danzo was stunned. Just moments ago, he had been feeling fortunate that the Third Hokage had successfully instilled the "Will of Fire" into the next generation of Konoha.

How come... the situation has changed again in an instant?

However, just as Kakashi was gathering Lightning Blade and preparing to "steal the kill," a glint flashed in Qingwu's eyes, and the giant Vajra tree suddenly underwent a strange change.

The top of the giant tree exploded, transforming into countless soft roots that instantly wrapped around Kakashi like ropes, gently but firmly throwing him backward away from Danzo.

This is the result of his research with Tenzang—a more flexible use of Wood Release!

After Kakashi was thrown away, the giant Vajra Tree continued to transform, and several thick wooden spears shot out like lightning at supersonic speeds during the brief moment Kakashi was thrown away!

Pfft—!

The wooden spear, imbued with emerald green natural energy, pierced through Danzo's chest and emerged from his back!

Danzo's body stiffened abruptly as he looked down at the emerald green spear tip on his chest.

His single eye was filled with bewilderment and disbelief, as if he couldn't believe that his life would end in this way.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but only blood and foam came out.

Then, his body went limp and fell backward, crashing to the ground with a thud, and he was silent ever since.

Danzo Shimura, this time, there is no possibility of him being resurrected!

……

The third generation stopped. He held the Vajra Staff, motionless, frozen in place.

Tianxin Shenji quietly withdrew her magic, retreated silently behind Qingwu, and closed her eyes again.

"..."

The night wind blew by, carrying with it a strong smell of blood and burnt food.

The entire venue was deathly silent.

Kakashi looked at Danzo's fallen body, then at Qingwu's cold and resolute eyes. His lips moved beneath his mask, but ultimately turned into a silent sigh.

His original intention was to take the blame for Qingwu.

Because... he felt he owed Qingwu a great deal, but unfortunately, Qingwu took on all of it first.

"team leader……"

Before Zhi Shui knew it, tears were already streaming down his face.

In his remaining left eye, tears mixed with blood silently streamed down his face.

He knew that the captain had done such a drastic, even potentially fatal, thing to avenge him.

In the distance, the faint sound of Konoha ninjas, alerted by the battle, rushing towards the scene could be heard.

This time, not only the Anbu and Root, but also ninjas from many clans have come.

The Third Generation's expression gradually shifted from initial shock and anger to a heavy weariness, sadness, and profound helplessness.

The Vajra Cudgel in his hand slowly turned into white smoke and disappeared, and the Ape Demon quietly returned to the Spirit Realm.

He slowly walked forward, stood down beside Danzo's corpse, reached out his hand, and gently closed Danzo's single, still wide-open eye, filled with resentment.

Then, he stood up, looked at Qingwu, and said in a hoarse and heavy voice:

"Qian Shou Qing Wu, do you... know your crime?"

Qingwu slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, and the natural energy around her gradually calmed down.

He looked at the Third Hokage with a calm gaze, without the slightest fear or regret: "I killed Danzo to avenge my comrades and to rid the village of a scourge!"

"But he is an elder of Konoha! He is the Hokage's advisor! Even if he is guilty, he should be judged by the village! How can you execute him on your own?!"

The Third Generation leader suppressed his grief and anger and questioned the matter sharply.

"Trial?" Qingwu sneered, his gaze sweeping over Shisui and Kakashi. "By the time he's put on trial, Shisui might already be dead."

Turning his gaze back to the Third Hokage, Qingwu continued:

"Lord Hokage, if I hadn't arrived in time, Kakashi-senpai and Shisui would probably be dead by his hand! Does such a person deserve to be judged?"

"You..." The Third Hokage was speechless for a moment.

He knew that Qingwu had some truth to what he said; Danzo's actions tonight had indeed crossed the line, and could even be described as criminal.

However, regardless of the circumstances, Qingwu killing a village elder in front of him was a serious provocation against the Hokage's authority and an act that violated the village's rules.

Just as the two were locked in a stalemate, and the atmosphere reached its most tense point—

"Lord Hokage!"

A hurried voice broke the silence. Kakashi knelt on one knee before the Third Hokage and said in a deep voice:

"Actually, I caused this mess. I attacked the Roots without understanding the situation, which made things worse!"

"Danzo-sama's death...I also bear some responsibility; it wasn't solely Qingwu's fault."

Kakashi spoke quickly, but emphasized the word "responsibility," his words full of implications.

He was reminding the Third Hokage that Danzo was already dead, and the dead cannot be brought back to life. They couldn't let Qingwu be dragged down with them, since Qingwu was too important to the village now.

Upon hearing this, Qingwu felt both moved and furious. Kakashi had just tried to kill Danzo for him, and now he was trying to take the blame.

The Third Hokage looked at Kakashi kneeling before him, then at Qingwu who showed no remorse not far away. He was torn by inner conflict and extremely conflicted.

He certainly understands this principle.

If Qingwu is severely punished at this time, it will not only discourage members of the Shadow Guard such as Zhishui, Hongdou, and Tianzang, but also...