Even Susanoo, Shisui's trump card, had been forced out by Kaze.There was no longer any room for restraint.
Shisui's gaze grew sharper—firm and resolved.He abandoned his usual "holding back" mentality and braced himself fully.If Kaze was going to chase power with such reckless fervor, then he would meet him head-on—And crush that ideology with everything he had.
The impact of their previous clash still rippled across the area.
Dozens of massive trees had been torn from the earth, their roots exposed.
Green leaves danced through the air like snow in spring, spinning and swaying on the breeze as they fell.
The scene struck a chord in Shisui's heart.
He was reminded of something the Third Hokage had once told him:
"Wherever the leaves dance… the fire will burn."
A soft light shimmered in Shisui's Mangekyō Sharingan.It was like a lighthouse in the fog of his soul, guiding his path forward.
He took a firm step ahead—no longer reacting, but leading the fight.
"Kaze," Shisui said, voice clear, "through this battle, I want you to understand something important."
"The path our Uchiha clan is chasing—it's meaningless.""Only the Will of Fire, as Lord Third taught, is the true path worth walking!"
To Shisui, this wasn't just a contest of power.This was a clash of ideals.
A collision between two vastly different nindo(ninja way).
He wanted, more than anything, for someone like Kaze—a genius with unmatched talent—to let go of that narrow Uchiha nationalism.To walk beside him in the shadows, upholding Konoha's fragile peace.
"People call you Uchiha Shisui, the number one genjutsu master."
Kaze's voice broke through Shisui's impassioned declaration, tinged with dry amusement.
He simply shook his head.
Anyone who knew the plot of Naruto would be aware of Kotoamatsukami—The strongest genjutsu, as confirmed by Kishimoto himself.
With it, Shisui could permanently alter a person's will without them even realizing it.
But to Kaze?
That so-called "strongest genjutsu" was a complete joke.
Because in his eyes, the real genjutsu—the most terrifying illusion—was something else entirely.
The Will of Fire.
A doctrine preached by Sarutobi Hiruzen—One that had brainwashed Shisui and Itachi, turning them into self-righteous zealots.
They truly believed they were the only ones thinking clearly—That only their methods could save the clan from destruction.
But what they failed to realize was this:
The higher-ups in Konoha never considered them part of the inner circle.
To them—Whether it was Shisui or Itachi—
They were just weapons.
Weapons used to keep the Uchiha in check.
BOOM!
In the next instant—
Under Shisui's precise control, the appearance of Susanoo shifted—No longer a muscular humanoid titan,But now clad in the fearsome Karasu-Tengu armor.
Its two massive fists clenched tightly together,As explosive chakra surged from every inch of its glowing green body.
"Shisui," Kaze's voice cut through the air, calm yet piercing,"You always talk about the Uchiha's obsession with power… but deep down, you're no different."
Susanoo surged forward, thunderous and unstoppable.
In response, Kaze's body crackled with blinding electricity.He fully elementalized, his form becoming one with the terrifying currents that coursed through him.
Under the cover of that lightning storm, he lifted off the ground, floating mid-air, facing the massive green Susanoo head-on.
"But let me ask you—are the Hokage any different?"
"From the First Hokage, Senju Hashirama…"
"To the Second, Senju Tobirama."
"Then Sarutobi Hiruzen, and Namikaze Minato."
"Every last one of them—without exception—was chosen for their individual power."
"And you think the Fifth and Sixth Hokage will break that cycle?"
"Power has always been the deciding factor. Always."
"So tell me, isn't that the very definition of a power-centric ideology?"
"Your so-called harmony and unity—""It's nothing more than a delusion. A lie we tell ourselves to feel righteous."
Kaze paused briefly.He'd wanted to say: "Political power comes from the barrel of a gun."But he realized Shisui probably didn't even know what a gun was.
So he adapted.
"Power is the foundation of all authority."
Even Shisui was caught off guard.He hadn't expected such sharp, unwavering words from Kaze.
And for a moment…He didn't know how to refute them.
BOOM!!
A thunderous explosion split the air as Susanoo's Tengu-armored fists came crashing down.
Kaze answered with the same force—A lightning-coated punch that met Susanoo head-on.
The collision detonated like a thunderclap, sending shockwaves rippling across the field.
The earth trembled, fractured, and groaned under the sheer intensity of the impact.
Yet neither side gave ground.
Kaze's small, electrified fist and Susanoo's giant armored hand—Frozen in a deadlock.
The contrast between them was almost absurd.But the result?
Perfectly matched.
On Shisui's side, however, his mind was shaken to its core.
This wasn't just any punch.This was Susanoo.A single blow from it could shatter the Hokage Rock itself.
And yet Kaze had matched it head-on with just his bare fists?
"Hell yeah!"
Kaze shouted, exhilarated.
His sheer joy stood in stark contrast to Shisui's stunned silence.
He hadn't even gained an advantage over Susanoo—But the sheer fact that he could trade blows with it meant everything to him.
After all, he'd only eaten the Goro Goro no Mi a few days ago!
His current limit was just 10 million volts.
Yet in the original One Piece, Enel had pushed it to 200 million.
Which meant one thing:
Kaze's current power wasn't even close to his true potential.
Not to mention—Xiaoyu had just brought him back the secret of the Navy Six Styles.
If he was given just a bit more time…To further develop the Goro Goro no Mi…To master the Rokushiki techniques…
Just thinking about how much more room he had to grow sent a surge of excitement through Kaze.
Shisui, on the other hand,Felt like he'd just taken a huge loss.
In terms of power, he couldn't suppress Kaze.In terms of ideology, he couldn't out-argue Kaze.
"…That's different."Shisui finally responded, shaking his head slightly.
"The Hokage's power is meant to protect the village."
But rather than convincing Kaze,That statement only made him feel like Shisui was being a hypocrite.
"Then my power—Is to protect both the village and the Uchiha!"Kaze shot back without hesitation.
His fists surged with power, and—
ORA ORA ORA ORA…!!
ORA!!
In an instant, his punches began to speed up at an insane rate.
With his body fully elementalized,There was no resistance from muscle, no weight slowing him down—Just raw, explosive speed.
As his fists flew, afterimages began to appear:
Four punches…Eight punches…Sixteen punches…Thirty-two punches…!
Like a torrential storm,Kaze launched a relentless barrage at Susanoo's fists.
Each strike echoed like thunderclaps,A symphony of booming impacts that shook the battlefield.
Even Shisui couldn't hide his shock.
"This… is this even something a human should be capable of…?"
Even the mountain-sized Susanoo began to slide backward under the assault.
No—It wasn't just sliding.
Shisui's eyes widened—
There was a crack.
A thin fissure had appeared on Susanoo's massive fist—Spreading from the knuckles, inching toward the back of the hand.
"What kind of monster is Kaze…?"
Shisui inhaled sharply through his teeth.With no other choice, he raised Susanoo's other fist and brought it crashing down toward Kaze!
At the same time, he channeled more chakra, attempting to repair the growing cracks spreading across Susanoo's knuckles.
BOOM!!
Kaze didn't flinch.
Without even a moment's hesitation, he clenched his left fist and met the oncoming strike head-on!
The air around them began to vibrate wildly—So violently, in fact, that visible distortions started to appear,Rippling waves of compressed air blasting outward from their clash.
Shockwaves exploded in every direction!
Within seconds, the entire outdoor training ground was completely leveled—flattened like a pancake.
Meanwhile, in a direction neither Kaze nor Shisui had noticed…
A young Uchiha Sasuke,Wearing a black high-collared long-sleeve shirt and white shorts,Was happily hopping his way toward the training field—Planning to sneak in a quick hour of Fireball Jutsu practice before dinner.
Unfortunately…
Before he could even figure out what was happening—A massive shockwave ripped through the area and launched him into the air!
His two little fists flailed helplessly mid-flight,Like a chibi ragdoll caught in a typhoon,Unable to change the fact that he was now spiraling through the air like a kite with a snapped string.