Chapter 115: Not Even Kotoamatsukami Can Control Me!
How ruthless!
Akiyama Makoto had just been wondering how Danzō would clean up the mess after his secrets had been seen by so many people. As it turned out, the answer was just to kill everyone.
Having witnessed this, he finally understood the true mental state of these old ninja who had survived since the Warring States period.
But—Sarutobi Asuma was in that group! Danzō, you really won't show any mercy?
The proof was, yes, he wouldn't.
[Everyone is hit by the jutsu. Their skin and faces turn purple, and the countdown to their deaths begins. Anko, seeing this, wants to save Kurenai, but Danzō activates Wind Style: Great Breakthrough from within the poison mist.]
[He has clearly already activated Izanagi. Relying on the invincibility frames it grants, he intends to fight a battle of attrition to the death. As for whether Asuma lives or dies, it is not within Danzō's range of concern. After all, he had even tried to assassinate Hiruzen Sarutobi himself.]
[Since it has come to this, it is time to let Danzō taste true despair. You use the Flying Thunder God Technique to send Anko to safety, then return to the battlefield. The entire process does not exceed one second, but it allows you to dodge Danzō's Wind Style.]
[Danzō immediately recognizes the Flying Thunder God Technique. His shock is boundless. He knows exactly what kind of tremor a person who has mastered both the Yin Seal and the Flying Thunder God will send through Konoha. As long as you don't die, the title of the next Hokage is almost certainly yours.]
The real Makoto frowned slightly. Danzō's judgment was surprisingly sound. In other words, the "Hokage route" he had envisioned... could it actually be realized? He wasn't even a ninja yet. To rise from his current position all the way to Hokage... the leap was even greater than Naruto's. What's more, he would have to compete with Naruto for the title, which was clearly not an easy task.
But since even Danzō thought so, he would be doing himself a disservice not to try.
What would Danzō choose to do next? His core combat abilities—Izanagi, Wood Style, and Kotoamatsukami—had not yet shown their power. Could he defeat him head-on?
[Danzō orders his remaining Root members to launch a suicide attack on you, intending for them all to take you down with Torune's insects. He himself continuously uses Wood Style to interfere with your movements, preventing you from using the Flying Thunder God Technique again.]
[Unfortunately, even without the Flying Thunder God, you are not an enemy that the battered remnants of a few Root ninja and Danzō's Wind Style can take down. After a few exchanges, the only ones left standing are you and Danzō.]
[At this moment, Danzō grabs Kurenai by the neck, using her as a hostage. He tells you he knows you have an ambiguous relationship with her. If you are willing to stop now, he will have Torune remove the poison from her and let you both leave.]
[At the same time, Danzō promises that Konoha will not pursue you any further. You can go and live the life you've always wanted. He even offers to help you solve your Asuma "problem." ]
Seeing this, Makoto stroked his chin. Is Danzō surrendering? Obviously not. He knew his abilities. This was just a fake surrender. Was it because he realized that if he wanted to leave, Danzō couldn't stop him? So what method would he use... it was so hard to guess.
[You agree. Danzō has Torune suck the poisonous insects from Kurenai's body with his fingertips. Kurenai regains a bit of consciousness and strength. She sees the tragic scene, is horrified by Danzō's ruthlessness, and wants to take him down with her.]
[You advise her that only by living can she have a chance at revenge. You want to take her with you and are willing to support her no matter what she does next. After a few seconds of hesitation, she agrees to leave with you.]
[But just as you take her hand, preparing to activate the Flying Thunder God, the poisonous insects once again crawl out from under her clothes, and she simultaneously uses the Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death on you. It turns out that the current Kurenai is already being controlled by the hidden Yamanaka Fū.]
[At the same time, Danzō finally uses his trump card: Kotoamatsukami. Without needing to remove his bandages or even perform any casting actions, he just has to look at you, and you will be controlled and brainwashed by him. This is the power of Kotoamatsukami.]
His heart leaped into his throat. Could his simulated self withstand all this? He had long since formulated a strategy for this, and all that was left was to see if it would work.
[You are controlled by Kurenai's genjutsu for an instant, but the Illusion-Breaking Seal quickly breaks it. But facing Kotoamatsukami, you have no way to resist. Your mind is completely controlled. You have once again become Danzō's puppet.]
[Danzō's Shisui-Sharingan slowly closes. With a single command, Fū and Torune begin to rescue the wounded. The awakened Kurenai attacks Danzō, but is blocked by you. Danzō gives you an order: to personally kill the woman you love, Kurenai Yūhi.]
Seeing this, Makoto blinked and chose to use a guidance. This was a great opportunity. What could break through the control of Kotoamatsukami? True love, of course!
However, he wasn't sure if his guidance would succeed. It all depended on whether he could break free. The result of this simulation would depend on his next performance.
[Under the control of Kotoamatsukami, you walk towards Kurenai step by step, kunai in hand. Danzō begins to explain, telling her exactly what state you are in. He tells both of you that he will pin this all on the two of you, and that you will become the shame of Konoha.]
[Kurenai despairs. Not just at her own lack of strength, but at the village and her own future. Moreover, her greatest despair is that you clearly had the strength to escape, but you came back for her. It was she who had doomed you.]
[Just as your kunai is about to make her bleed, you begin to struggle and shout in agony, "I can't hurt the person I love!" You begin to break free from Danzō's control. Seeing this, Danzō reveals another trump card, attacking you with Wood Style: Violent Spear Tree.]
[But you unleash your full power with Fire Style: Great Fireball Annihilation, completely engulfing Danzō and his Wood Style. You then grab Kurenai and use the Flying Thunder God Technique to reunite with Anko. Anko and Kurenai quickly check your condition, but you seem to be in extreme mental anguish due to Kotoamatsukami.]
[Kurenai and Anko make a quick decision and decide to continue defecting with you. You continue toward Iwagakure, and soon you cross the border into the Land of Earth. By this time, your condition has improved. Seeing how weak you are, both Kurenai and Anko fall into your embrace.]
Makoto couldn't help but sigh. He had actually resisted Kotoamatsukami. But it seemed his condition wasn't good. Was this part of the ploy, or had he really suffered severe mental trauma? He really wanted to know the answer, as it was very important for how he would face Kotoamatsukami in the future.
As for Danzō's ten Izanagi, he wasn't too concerned. At best, it just guaranteed he wouldn't die for ten minutes. Once he left a curse mark on him and teleported home, he'd like to see how long Danzō's Izanagi could last.
[You tell Kurenai and Anko that you are fine, but you have lost a portion of your spiritual energy and need a long period of rest. It turns out that, according to your plan, you had split your consciousness into two parts. The larger part was hidden within the Illusion-Breaking Seal, while the part controlled by Kotoamatsukami was only a small fraction.]
[But even so, you had to sacrifice that part of your consciousness to free yourself from the controlled state. The title of the world's strongest genjutsu was well-deserved. However, you now have experience. If you face it again, you only need to split off an even smaller part of your consciousness as bait to minimize the damage.]
The real Makoto clenched his fist. The oppressive feeling of being brainwashed by Danzō was completely shattered. Now that not even Kotoamatsukami could control him, what else did he have to fear? Of course, that guy Danzō still had to be dealt with. His ruthlessness and venom determined that it was impossible for them to coexist peacefully. The only remaining question was when he would make his move.
But that was a problem for later. The simulation wasn't over yet. Could he integrate into Iwagakure?
[You, Kurenai, and Anko rest in the forest for a few days, after which they ask your thoughts. You decide to wait another month before entering Iwagakure's patrol range. By that time, your reputation should have resounded throughout the ninja world.]
[And facts prove you were right. As Konoha's Strongest Rogue Ninja, who had mastered both the Yin Seal and the Flying Thunder God, the news of your defection to Iwagakure makes Ōnoki ecstatic.]
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