The Adventurous Gamer Ninja - Daichi Hekima [Vol. 02]

Chapter 332 - Hiruzen & Danzo: The Last Fight

In an instant, the atmosphere shifted. The Root ninjas, despite their injuries, sprang into action with renewed ferocity. They launched themselves at the Anbu, weapons drawn and jutsu at the ready. Even though Hawk was taken aback by their sudden aggression, he reacted swiftly thanks to instincts honed from years of combat.

"Fire Style - Great Fireball jutsu!" One of the Root ninjas who was proficient at ninjutsu unleashed a massive fireball, aiming to engulf the Anbu in flames.

Hawk countered by weaving hand signs and releasing a powerful gust of wind. "Wind Style - Great Breakthrough!" The wind blast met the fireball, causing an explosive collision that sent shockwaves through the chamber.

Meanwhile, Anbu Tiger was already moving. He engaged the other Root ninja in close-quarters combat, their movements invisible to the ordinary naked eye. The Root shinobi aimed a series of rapid strikes, but Tiger deflected each blow with perfect precision. He then retaliated with a swift, brutal knee to the gut, followed by a spinning kick that sent the enemy crashing into a wall.

Before the Root ninja could gather his bearings, several kunai riddled his body. He took his last breath and something close to regret flashed in his eyes before they closed forever.

The last Root ninja, undeterred by the chaos, formed hand signs and called out, "Earth Style Earth Flow Spears!"

Once again spikes of earth erupted from the ground, forcing Tiger to dodge and weave through the deadly terrain. Hawk saw the earth spikes coming and leaped into the air, barely avoiding them.

The two Anbu landed and Hawk's eyes flashed with anger. He quickly formed hand signs for another jutsu. "Water Style - Water Dragon Bullet!"

He spit out a large amount of water and a massive water dragon was created. It surged forward and crashed through the earth spikes and barreled towards the Root ninja. The watery beast roared as it almost collided with the enemy.

"Earth Style - Defense dome jutsu." The root ninja quickly gathered his chakra and created a powerful wall that protected him from the raging water dragon. Hawk focused his ninjutsu and had the water dragon crash into the earth wall several times until it finally broke.

But just before he could deal the final blow, Hawk fell forward with ragged breath. "It looks like I'm at the end of my ropes." With those words he closed his eyes and fell unconscious.

Tiger knelt and placed a hand on his body. He examined his friend's vials and after a few seconds let out a breath of relief. 'It's chakra exhaustion. Not surprising. He's been using several high intensity jutsu since the battle started.'

"Rest Easy. I'll handle the rest." Tiger stood and spread out his senses. He quickly located the enemy and moved in.

The final Root ninja, cornered and desperate, unleashed a flurry of shuriken infused with explosive tags at the oncoming enemy. Tiger dodged the projectiles, but one exploded nearby, sending debris and smoke into the air. Through the haze, the Anbu saw the last Root ninja charging at them, a kunai aimed for their throat.

With a swift motion, the Tiger-masked Anbu caught the ninja's wrist, twisting it with a sickening crack. The kunai fell to the ground as the Root ninja gasped in pain. Tiger's eyes were cold and determined as he delivered a final strike to the ninja's chest, sending him crumpling to the floor.

The chamber fell silent once more as the atmosphere was filled with the scent of smoke and blood. The Root ninjas lay on the ground, defeated and lifeless, their defiance met with the harsh reality of combat.

Tiger stood amidst the aftermath, breathing heavily. His mask concealed his expressions, but his posture revealed the weight of what had transpired.

Th lone Anbu looked all around him. He understood why the Hokage took action and knew Danzo needed to be stopped. But he was not happy.