This Danzo Is Weird!

Kirigakure's defeat was utterly inevitable.

As the flames in the port gradually died down, the invasion was officially over.

Amidst the chaos, the enemy had been completely unable to mount an effective counterattack.

Instead, infighting erupted as they scrambled for escape, plunging them into even deeper disorder.

Seeing this, Minato did not hesitate—he led the charge.

Right behind him, Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hizashi, and the other Konoha shinobi stormed in like ravenous wolves.

At that moment, Konoha's morale soared to its peak.

Kirigakure's forces were crushed almost instantly.

Only Juzo Biwa, Ao, and a handful of others managed to mount any resistance.

But their efforts were merely localized—they had no hope of changing the tide of battle.

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"Lord Danzo, the battle report is ready."

The one delivering the report was Uchiha Fugaku.

And why not Minato?

Because he was still out there, using his unmatched speed to hunt down more fleeing Kirigakure shinobi.

Danzo gave a small nod and took the report from Fugaku's hands.

Konoha Casualties:

Total personnel lost: 143

Killed in action: 38

Severely injured: 105

(No count for minor injuries, as Konoha's medical-nin swiftly treated them on the battlefield.)

Even so, losing so many men pained Danzo deeply.

But compared to Kirigakure's losses, Konoha's casualties were negligible.

Kirigakure Casualties:

Total killed: 423

Prisoners captured: 1,184

Unknown number of fugitives still on the run

Among the captured and slain were numerous elite forces—Jonin and Special Jonin included.

With this devastating defeat, Kirigakure's invasion force had been utterly wiped out.

This was not just a victory—this was a triumph worthy of the history books.

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The spoils of war were astounding:

Six of Kirigakure's legendary swords, claimed by Danzo and Minato.

Beyond their battlefield utility, these blades were national treasures of the Land of Water, symbols of immense cultural and political significance.

Over 1,000 captured Kirigakure shinobi.

The fate of these prisoners would greatly impact the Fourth Mizukage's political standing.

Handled poorly, this could even trigger internal turmoil within Kirigakure.

More than that, these captives represented a formidable fighting force—they were not disposable assets for the Mizukage.

This stunning victory had only been possible due to:

1. The advantageous terrain.

2. Danzo's masterful strategy.

3. A little "help" from his good friend, Fuguki Suikazan.

After all, over a thousand enemy shinobi weren't helpless sheep.

Had they scattered into the Land of Fire, they could have wreaked havoc, turning the surrounding villages and towns into war zones.

But now?

They were nothing more than bargaining chips for Danzo in the negotiations to come.

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"Well done."

For once, a rare smile appeared on Danzo's normally stern face.

The oppressive, suffocating aura that had enveloped the battlefield instantly dissipated.

Fugaku, who had been tense the entire time, finally felt a wave of relief wash over him.

Fugaku looked up at Danzo.

Unlike before, when his gaze was filled with wariness, there was now a hint of confusion.

If a man like this were to turn against the Uchiha, could they truly hope to win?

Fugaku was uncertain.

Even if the Uchiha were strong, facing Danzo's endless schemes, they might not even realize when they had been manipulated into destruction.

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Fugaku could only hope that Danzo would keep his word on what he had promised earlier.

Danzo, watching the Uchiha leader, could clearly sense the complicated emotions in his gaze.

After all, Danzo was Konoha's most infamous hardliner—not only against external enemies, but also internal ones.

And no one had suffered more from that than the Uchiha clan.

Ever since Hiruzen Sarutobi took power with Danzo as his advisor, the Uchiha's status in the village had steadily declined—a fact obvious to anyone paying attention.

But now, after this war, Danzo's authority was solidified, and he had also demonstrated overwhelming personal strength.

There was no doubt that this would only deepen Fugaku's apprehension.

Danzo understood this.

If it were the old Danzo, he might have used his newfound prestige to crush the "dangerous" Uchiha even further.

But he was no longer that Danzo.

He now knew just how terrifying the enemies lurking in the shadows truly were.

Against such a threat, even the Uchiha—perhaps even the other ninja villages—could be allies instead of foes.

Of course, before uniting them, he first had to subdue them.

For now, the priority was ending this war and rapidly increasing his strength.

And to do that, he needed the Uchiha's support.

So, just as Fugaku was about to leave, Danzo stopped him.

"Fugaku, I know what you're thinking."

"Rest assured. In this battle, I saw firsthand the bravery and sacrifice of the Uchiha shinobi."

"I promise you—this time, the Uchiha will be treated with absolute fairness and justice."

"As for pressure from the Third Hokage, I will handle it for you."

As he spoke the last sentence, Danzo's eyes narrowed slightly.

Sure enough, Fugaku froze in place, his expression turning even more complex.

Hearing "fair treatment", he was naturally pleased.

The Uchiha clan had never feared fair competition.

As long as they weren't deliberately assigned suicide missions, they could stand their ground against anyone on the battlefield!

But that last sentence…

"What does he mean by handling pressure from the Third Hokage?"

"Hasn't the Uchiha's oppression always come from you, Danzo?"

"Could it be… that all these years, there was another reason behind his actions?"

A storm of thoughts raced through Fugaku's mind.

But before he could even formulate a response, Danzo dropped another bombshell.

"After this war, I will take Shisui as my disciple."

"Of course, only if Shisui himself is willing."

Danzo's voice was calm and steady, but to Fugaku, it was like a thunderclap!

The Uchiha were known for their pride and arrogance—they looked down on most others.

But nothing mattered more to them than having a seat in Konoha's leadership.

For generations, through a mix of circumstance and design, the Uchiha had been systematically excluded from Konoha's inner circle.

And now?

Danzo was actively opening a door for them.

If Shisui could successfully become Danzo's disciple, then the Uchiha would finally plant a foot in that exclusive circle.

The very seat that Uchiha Kagami once held!

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