Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 486 Facing the Five Shadows

Gaara's once calm eyes were now shrouded in a dark cloud, gradually becoming serious and solemn. He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Uchiha Sasuke before him, and slowly asked, word by word, "Uchiha Sasuke, what happened? Why do you look so different now? What has made you become like this?"

Sasuke Uchiha slowly raised his hand and gently wiped away the crimson blood from the corner of his mouth. His gaze, like a cold star, swept coldly over Gaara not far away. However, he seemed not to hear Gaara's urgent question, not even bothering to respond with a single word.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a hint of coldness and determination. Without hesitation or politeness, he opened his mouth and shouted sharply, "All of this has nothing to do with you! My only target here is Shimura Danzo of Konoha. If any of you dare to obstruct me, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

These words struck like a thunderbolt. Standing to the side, Raikage Ai was instantly enraged, his anger ignited. He was already extremely dissatisfied with the young Kazekage's actions in stopping him, and now, hearing such arrogant and domineering words, he was even more furious.

However, as he carefully considered every word Sasuke Uchiha had said, a thought struck him. It turned out that the person he was fiercely fighting was actually a survivor of the Uchiha clan from Konoha, a clan that had long since died out. Realizing this, Raikage A seemed to have guessed some of the true intentions behind Gaara's intervention.

However, such a contemptuous and disdainful attitude was an intolerable humiliation to him! His face flushed crimson, veins bulged on his forehead, his eyes widened, and he roared furiously at the Uchiha brat, "Uchiha brat, do you really think you're something special? How dare you speak to me with such arrogance! Today, I'll teach you how to face a true powerhouse!" Before his words even finished, his already surging lightning chakra erupted like a volcano, enveloping him in a dazzling layer of lightning. At the same time, the surrounding air seemed to be stirred by this powerful force, emitting low rumbling sounds. Clearly, he was fully prepared to strike again, determined to teach this ignorant brat a lesson he would never forget!

At this critical moment, something unexpected happened! With a deafening bang, the previously calm ground exploded, and amidst the flying dust, a snow-white, ghostly figure burst forth from the ground. Upon closer inspection, it was none other than White Zetsu!

White Zetsu swiftly appeared before Uchiha Sasuke, his face filled with anxiety. "Sasuke-kun, something terrible has happened! Shimura Danzo is trying to escape! The situation is urgent, you have to go and stop him right now! He's in that direction." With that, White Zetsu extended a finger, pointing precisely in a certain direction.

Upon hearing this, Sasuke Uchiha's heart tightened, and a look of urgency involuntarily appeared on his face. He knew all too well that Danzo Shimura was the enemy who killed his brother Itachi, and if he were allowed to escape, his years-long revenge plan would be in vain. At this moment, he had no intention of getting entangled with these people in front of him any longer.

Sasuke Uchiha knew very well that he needed to conserve enough fighting strength to deal with Danzo Shimura and his henchmen. Wasting his energy on these insignificant people would only take him further away from his goal of revenge. With this in mind, Sasuke glanced resolutely in the direction White Zetsu had pointed, then flashed off like lightning in that direction.

Watching the figure speeding away at an astonishing pace, Raikage's eyes sharpened instantly, and he launched a pursuit without hesitation. However, just as he was giving it his all, he suddenly slowed down intentionally.

Deep down, the Raikage harbored a secret plan. He knew that Sasuke Uchiha was a formidable opponent and held a deep grudge against Konoha. If he could pit Sasuke against Danzo Shimura and provoke a fierce conflict, that would be ideal. After all, Danzo Shimura had always been a detestable figure; if Sasuke could truly eliminate him, it would not only remove a major threat but also significantly weaken Konoha's strength.

Thinking of this, Lei Ying's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile. While maintaining his seemingly relentless pursuit, he secretly anticipated the good show that was about to unfold.

Sasuke Uchiha moved with lightning speed, rushing towards the meeting center. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at his destination. However, when he rushed into the room, he was surprised to find it empty; Danzo Shimura, who should have been there, was nowhere to be seen!

At this moment, only the Tsuchikage and Mizukage remained calmly seated in their respective seats. They slightly raised their heads, their gazes calm and indifferent as they watched the uninvited guest—Uchiha Sasuke, who had suddenly barged in. Facing these two powerful Kage-level figures, Uchiha Sasuke felt some apprehension, but more than anything, he was filled with anger and resentment at failing to find Shimura Danzo.

He frowned, quickly scanning the entire room, trying to find any possible hiding place for Danzo Shimura. However, no matter how carefully he observed, he couldn't detect even the slightest trace of Danzo's presence. Realizing he might have missed this golden opportunity, Sasuke gritted his teeth, determined not to leave empty-handed. If Danzo escaped, he could return to Konoha, making it much more difficult to capture him then.

With that thought in mind, Uchiha Sasuke no longer hesitated. He resolutely turned around, ready to immediately begin the pursuit. He knew that time was of the essence, and every second of delay could lead to mission failure. So, he pushed off with all his might, shooting out like an arrow, preparing to quickly pursue Shimura Danzo.

Just as Uchiha Sasuke rushed to the door, the sight before him made his eyes widen in disbelief. The doorway, which should have been unobstructed, was now completely blocked by billowing, scorching red lava! It was as if an insurmountable wall of fire had trapped him inside the conference center.

At the same time, a dark figure flashed by like a ghost, instantly appearing not far from Uchiha Sasuke. Upon closer inspection, it was the Mizukage! She was graceful and elegant, a faint smile playing on her lips. That smile seemed gentle, yet it carried an elusive air of mystery.

Mizukage parted her lips slightly, her voice clear and melodious, and said, "Young man, where are you going in such a hurry? Why not stay and have a good chat with us?" However, at this moment, Uchiha Sasuke had only one thought in his mind—to catch up with that despicable Shimura Danzo as soon as possible, and he had no time to care about anyone or anything else.

Faced with the Mizukage's obstruction, Uchiha Sasuke appeared extremely impatient. His brows furrowed, his eyes blazing with fury, and he shouted at the Mizukage without any politeness, "Get out of my way! Don't interfere with my business!" His tone was so forceful and his attitude so resolute that no one dared to doubt his determination.

In that instant, this contemptuous and disdainful attitude was like a sharp sword, piercing straight towards the watery figure not far away. Her originally calm face was instantly shrouded in anger, her eyes flashing with a dangerous light, and the corners of her mouth slowly raised, outlining a chilling and eerie smile.

"Hmph, such a nasty attitude is really annoying! In that case, let me, your older sister, 'pamper' you properly and soothe your restless, irritable heart with the most passionate kiss!" With these provocative words, the Mizukage suddenly opened her mouth, and an extremely hot magma erupted like a volcanic eruption, rushing straight towards Uchiha Sasuke.

Faced with this sudden and fierce attack, Sasuke Uchiha's heart tightened. He had no time to even consider testing the strength of his opponent. His only thought was to break through this enormous obstacle as quickly as possible, not lingering here for even a second longer. Without hesitation, he unleashed his unique technique—the Mangekyou Sharingan. In an instant, blood-red light erupted from his eyes, and a powerful and mysterious force rapidly gathered in his palms. Then, a tall and imposing Susanoo rose from the ground, standing before him like an impregnable fortress. Sasuke Uchiha flashed, disappearing into the Susanoo, and maneuvered this behemoth forward at breakneck speed, attempting to breach the Mizukage's multiple lines of defense in one fell swoop.

The Tsuchikage watched everything unfold with a detached expression, his deep eyes revealing no emotion, yet his heart was filled with dissatisfaction and anger at Uchiha Sasuke's arrogant attitude. However, now that the Mizukage had already taken action to teach that ignorant brat a lesson, the Tsuchikage decided to suppress his emotions for the time being and remain a quiet observer. After all, given the current situation, there was no need for him to intervene personally. The opponent was merely a young member of the Uchiha clan, far from being strong enough to require their combined efforts.