Yoru didn't need to fully unleash his Susanoo.
In his mind, he could already see its form taking shape.
Its body was pitch-black as ink yet glowed with a blood-red hue. Beneath this striking black-and-red form, faint flickers of lightning and molten lava-like radiance surged, pulsing with energy!
Majestic and towering, it radiated unmatched dominance, brimming with intense fighting spirit and killing intent, like black flames rising and swirling around the colossal martial god!
The wild, black-and-red chakra first formed a sprawling framework of chakra bones. Then, it rapidly grew flesh, skin, and even…
A chakra armor cloak!
This armor, deep as the darkest night and vivid as fresh blood, blended black and red, enveloping the Susanoo entirely. It fully armed the martial god-like figure, making it a perfect blend of offense and defense, wielding unimaginable, terrifying power!
"Hm?"
"It's already in the second form of Susanoo?"
The first form of Susanoo is just a skeletal chakra framework.
The second form, however, grows flesh, skin, and a chakra armor cloak!
More importantly…
The second form of Susanoo comes with a unique spiritual weapon tailored to the user!
For example, Shisui Uchiha had the Spiral Sword, Itachi Uchiha had the Yata Mirror and Ten-Fist Sword, Madara Uchiha had a chakra katana, and Sasuke Uchiha had the Heavenly Maga Bow.
As for Yoru himself…
On his second-form, jet-black Susanoo, its arms clenched into fists, finally revealing his unique dual chakra weapons. In its right hand was a menacing chakra sword, radiating deadly aura, named…
The Ten-Blade Sin-Slaying Sword!
The sword's blade seemed forged from black-and-red crystal—sharp, dark, and lined with jagged spikes. Sealed within it were thunder and karmic flames, exuding the ferocious power of judgment and purification!
Once the Ten-Blade Sin-Slaying Sword struck an enemy, its spikes would pierce their body, making escape impossible!
It could also unleash Yoru's unique explosive lightning and crimson lotus flames!
In other words…
A guaranteed death!
The Susanoo's left hand wielded another weapon—a chain radiating the same aura of restraint, sealing, judgment, and purification. Its name was…
The Thousand-Binding Sin-Locking Chain!
Symbolizing "the inescapable power of judgment," it could completely bind and restrict an enemy's movements, even sealing them within a barrier called the Sin Realm!
Both the Ten-Blade Sin-Slaying Sword and the Thousand-Binding Sin-Locking Chain drew from mythological tales of judging and sealing evil gods!
Yoru's Susanoo abilities were deeply tied to his own essence, perfectly aligned with his nature!
He nodded slightly to himself.
With the power of Susanoo and these two unique chakra weapons, his strength had skyrocketed, reaching new heights!
Whether it was Danzo Shimura or the Root organization, it was time for them to be wiped out completely…
Meanwhile, at Yoru's command, the entire Hidden Leaf Village was in an uproar!
Many ninja, and even civilians, noticed signs that their family graves had been disturbed. To their shock and fury, they discovered that their loved ones' remains had been stolen!
Worse still, Yoru ordered the Police Force to announce to the village that Root had been secretly using corpses and children as sacrifices, conducting forbidden jutsu research and inhumane experiments. This revelation shook everyone to their core!
In an instant, the village erupted in outrage. Demands to execute Danzo Shimura and dismantle Root echoed everywhere, plunging the village into chaos.
In a quiet corner of the village, before an unremarkable tombstone, Kakashi Hatake stared at an empty grave where a body had been dug up and stolen. His eyes burned with raging fire…
Once this flame was ignited, it would never be extinguished.
The tombstone bore the name Sakumo Hatake, radiating a mocking irony.
The White Fang of the Leaf, a hero of the village, feared even by the legendary Sannin, had given everything—even his life—to protect the village. Yet, he was met with humiliation and slander, driven to suicide by the village's condemnation! And now…
Even in death, was he to be disgraced again?
Kakashi Hatake asked himself deeply.
Could he endure such an outcome?
Could he accept such a fate?
The answer was…
No.
Unbearable. Unacceptable!
He clenched his fists tightly, his left Sharingan blazing with a brilliant, blood-red glow!
Who could accept this?
His father was a hero of the village!
The White Fang of the Leaf—what a resounding, glorious name that once was!
His reputation shook the ninja world, striking fear into all who heard it, forcing enemies to flee in terror!
In the village, his fame and status rivaled even the legendary Sannin!
Yet…
What was his end?
Who could have imagined that such a great hero, such a towering figure, would meet his demise by his own hand?!
What conspiracy lay behind that tragedy?
Kakashi couldn't bear to think about it, didn't dare to.
But carrying the weight of this darkness and pain, pressing forward through gritted teeth, Kakashi now saw his father's grave desecrated, his remains stolen…
This was the final straw that broke him.
It shattered him completely.
In that moment, Kakashi suddenly thought of Yoru Uchiha.
That man's will might be the only hope.
This ninja world…
It was too corrupt, too filthy…
Only thunderous measures could purify it!
From this moment, Kakashi Hatake made his resolve.
In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi was beside himself with rage!
Danzo Shimura had truly messed things up!
His furious outburst even startled Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.
The two had followed Hiruzen for years, his true confidants and comrades.
Yet even they had never seen Hiruzen this enraged.
"That bastard Danzo!"
"How did he promise me?!"
"He swore he'd keep his actions completely secret, that he'd silently build his strength and kill that beast Yoru Uchiha! And what happened?!"
"Not a single result, yet the entire Hidden Leaf is in an uproar, thrown into chaos!"
"Now, countless ninja and villagers are reporting their ancestors' graves dug up, their remains stolen, and the Police Force is loudly proclaiming it's all Danzo and Root's doing!"
"Tell me, what am I supposed to do?!"
Koharu and Homura sighed.
"Hiruzen, I understand your anger, but things have happened. You need to calm down…"
"Exactly. The damage is done; we can only try to fix it."
"Danzo didn't mean for this to happen. With his and Root's usual methods, he'd do everything to keep it hidden, ensuring no one found out. Who could've guessed Yoru Uchiha would see through it…"
A flicker of fear passed through Koharu's eyes.
"That man's eyes… they truly have unparalleled insight…"
"Like a bloodhound or a vulture, sharp and terrifying!"
"I believe Danzo was careful enough, but as soon as that man caught the slightest hint, he'd follow the trail and uncover all of Danzo's secrets…"
Homura nodded.
"Yoru Uchiha may not have had much evidence at first, but by finding one flaw and announcing it to the village, urging everyone to check for grave robbers, he made people panic. They checked their graves and, of course, discovered Danzo's scheme…"
"That guy Danzo was indeed working with Orochimaru, using the forbidden jutsu created by the Second Hokage—Impure World Reincarnation…"
Hiruzen roared, "Impure World Reincarnation or any other forbidden jutsu, I told him he could research them, but he absolutely couldn't let any information leak!"
"Didn't he learn anything from Orochimaru's lesson?!"
Koharu shook her head. "Hiruzen, Yoru Uchiha has already destroyed three of Root's bases, killed many of their ninja, and even captured Ryoma Aburame. Though Danzo placed a cursed seal on him, it likely can't withstand the power of Yoru's Mangekyo Sharingan…"
Homura glanced at her.
"You mean…"
"We should completely abandon Danzo?!"