Shimura Danzo truly possessed a great deal of knowledge.
He knew about the Mangekyō Sharingan.
He knew about Susanoo.
He even knew about Izanagi.
Because of this, he had gained wisdom and power that surpassed even his original peak in the canon timeline.
However—
What he could never have imagined was that Qianyu knew far more than he ever did.
Since Qianyu already knew that during Izanagi's duration, Danzo could not truly die.
Since he knew that any damage—no matter how fatal—would be rendered meaningless within that time.
Then why would Qianyu waste effort playing Danzo's childish game?
Why bother killing him again and again?
Hozumi-no-Kami activated.
Qianyu directly dragged Danzo's soul into the infernal realm, where it would be judged and incinerated by Crimson Lotus Karma Flames.
Whether it was "effective" or "ineffective"—
It didn't matter.
As long as those four minutes were exhausted, Danzo would die without exception.
So—
Danzo's so-called final trump card was nothing more than a laughable joke in Qianyu's eyes.
The meticulously prepared mastermind, who believed himself flawless, had reduced himself to nothing but a clown.
Hatake Kakashi and the others stood frozen in shock.
They didn't even understand what had happened.
And that was only natural.
Whether it was Izanagi or Hozumi-no-Kami, only someone who understood all the hidden truths could grasp the real battle being fought.
Even Danzo himself didn't fully comprehend it—let alone outsiders.
Qianyu sneered.
He even dismissed Susanoo, switching directly to Lightning Release Chakra Mode, moving at godlike speed.
Paired with Pseudo–Dark Blade, he instantly slaughtered the four Root ninjas maintaining the Four Violet Flames Formation.
In an instant—
The barrier shattered.
The purple flames faded away.
And Qianyu didn't stop there.
Four minutes later, Danzo would die.
But there was no reason to waste those four minutes.
His figure moved like lightning, like a meteor, like a ghost—
In the blink of an eye, the remaining five or six Root ninjas were all annihilated, exploding into clouds of blood.
At that moment—
Root was completely erased from existence.
Hatake Kakashi, Akimichi Sidong, and the others still stood there dumbfounded, unable to process what had just occurred.
Qianyu said calmly,
"Relax."
"The battle is already over."
Kakashi was shaken to his core.
"Lord Qianyu… what did you do exactly?!"
"What about Shimura Danzo—"
Qianyu didn't turn back.
In the infernal realm, Danzo's soul was still being judged and burned by the Crimson Lotus Flames—body and soul enduring unbearable agony, his screams hysterical, horrifying beyond words.
Danzo's sins were likely the greatest in the entire shinobi world.
How terrifying his suffering was—
Even Qianyu couldn't imagine it.
Nor did he care to.
"He's already dead."
Those casual words left everyone staring at one another, completely speechless.
Kakashi didn't understand the details—but he trusted Qianyu.
"If Lord Qianyu says so…"
He looked toward his father.
"My father…?"
Qianyu understood immediately.
He turned back toward Danzo and activated Mangekyō Sharingan genjutsu.
A Mangekyō Sharingan was still a Mangekyō Sharingan.
Even though Qianyu rarely used genjutsu, its power remained terrifying.
Within the illusion, he easily forced Danzo to release the bindings of Impure World Reanimation.
And so—
Hatake Sakumo, Uchiha Setsuna, and the others regained their consciousness.
Their souls, however, were already beginning to ascend.
Hatake Sakumo looked at his son.
"Kakashi…?"
"I didn't think I'd get to see you one last time…"
Kakashi's body trembled violently, fists clenched so tightly they cracked.
"Father… what really happened back then?"
Sakumo froze for a moment, then sighed and shook his head.
"Just the eternal darkness of the shinobi world…"
"It's no different from today."
Kakashi gritted his teeth.
"Was it… the Konoha higher-ups?"
Sakumo looked at his son and sensed the change within him.
"Kakashi, don't seek revenge for me. It has no meaning. And…"
"I was indeed forced—but I was also tired of this dark world. That's why I chose death."
Kakashi understood what his father meant.
But he still couldn't forgive it.
Nor did he feel entitled to forgive.
"I understand."
Sakumo knew he didn't truly understand—but there was nothing he could do.
"You have your own path. I won't interfere."
"After all… to you, I was just an irresponsible father."
"Kakashi—walk your chosen path with conviction."
"As your father, I will always support you."
Kakashi glanced toward Qianyu.
"Father… I've already chosen my path."
Sakumo followed his gaze.
"An Uchiha…"
"To possess such resolve and power…"
"What a remarkable man…"
"Kakashi—if you choose to follow him, then do so boldly."
"I will."
As they spoke, Hatake Sakumo's soul slowly ascended, fading into the sky.
The same happened to the other souls.
The fierce battle finally came to an end—with Qianyu's absolute victory.
Root was completely exterminated.
The Impure World dead returned to the Pure Land.
And at that moment—
The four minutes had run out.
Qianyu watched as the final Sharingan on Danzo's arm slowly closed.
Izanagi was indeed powerful.
During its duration, even Hozumi-no-Kami, which burned both body and soul, was reduced to nothingness.
But time had run out.
Now, Danzo's final screams echoed once more—this time without any chance of revival.
His sins were simply too great.
Even the Crimson Lotus Flames felt as though they could never finish burning them all.
Kakashi and the others watched as this former Konoha powerbroker—Hiruzen Sarutobi's partner and comrade—was burned alive.
Instead of fear, they felt relief.
Satisfaction.
Justice.
"Uchiha Qianyu—AAAHHH!"
"No! I will never confess guilt!"
"Everything I did was for Konoha! For peace in the shinobi world!"
"For that noble goal, any sacrifice was worth it!"
"You are not a god! You cannot judge me!"
Qianyu replied coldly,
"Your death is the judgment."
"You cannot escape it."
Danzo's body twisted grotesquely as he screamed in agony.
"Uchiha Qianyu—your fate will be a hundred times worse than mine!"
"And… Hiruzen…"
"I'll be waiting for you in the Pure Land…"
Before he could finish—
Shimura Danzo lost all life completely.
He was dead.
Everyone finally exhaled in relief.
They looked at Qianyu with awe and reverence—the sheer pressure of his presence was overwhelming.
At this moment—
Uchiha Qianyu's prestige reached its absolute peak.
Blazing like the sun.
Unmatched by anyone.
Even the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi—
Could not compare.
Hatake Kakashi and Akimichi Sidong exchanged a glance and asked respectfully,
"Lord Qianyu… what should we do next?"
Qianyu answered calmly,
"Return to Konoha."
"Purge the remnants."
"Yes!"
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