"Feeling Pakura's gratitude, you have gained 1 skill point."
"Drawing a skill pack..."
"Congratulations! You have obtained the skill pack: [Scorch Release Talent (A+)]."
Whoa, a jackpot drop.
Seated in his wheelchair, Danzo absentmindedly played with an intricately designed old silver coin, looking slightly surprised.
He had originally thought this was just a simple transaction with Pakura.
He never expected her to actually feel gratitude toward him, let alone drop the Scorch Release Kekkei Genkai.
That was quite unexpected.
Though Danzo's current combat ability didn't particularly need Scorch Release, having more battle techniques was always a good thing. It wasn't like he would lose anything from it.
Moreover, the system's rewards weren't like those of an ordinary person—where having too many skills would lead to mediocrity.
These rewards were directly infused into his mind and body.
More was simply more, without diminishing his original expertise.
His focus wouldn't be scattered, nor would his previous abilities be affected.
Besides, Scorch Release had a strong advantage over Water Release.
The next time he fought Yagura or Mei Terumī, pulling out something like this would definitely yield great results.
As these thoughts passed through his mind, Danzo slowly formed hand seals with both hands.
In the next moment, the newly refined Scorch Release chakra surged from his chakra points.
Two bright orange-red fireballs, resembling ghostly flames, formed in the air around him.
One to his left, one to his right—like two loyal guardians standing at his sides.
Danzo, wrapped in bandages, sat between them, his eyes radiating a terrifying darkness, deep as an abyss.
Under the eerie glow of these two flames, he appeared even more sinister and ominous.
"So the 'Overheated Kill' technique isn't that difficult after all."
Danzo casually controlled the flames, watching them dance like sentient spirits in the air.
With just a tiny flicker of fire, he managed to completely evaporate all the liquid in a water basin, turning it into rising wisps of steam.
Danzo clicked his tongue in amazement.
No doubt about it—this really was Water Release's worst nightmare.
But why was Danzo able to master a Scorch Release jutsu after only one try?
This was thanks to the "Great Copy Technique"—a power born from merging his Byakugan and Sharingan abilities.
After upgrading it to S- rank, the Byakugan on his forehead had gained an enormous increase in field of vision, observation, and insight.
At the same time, his Mangekyō Sharingan already possessed the ability to analyze and replicate an opponent's jutsu by tracking their chakra flow and hand seals.
In the original story, Kakashi earned the title "Copy Ninja" precisely because of this Sharingan ability.
The main drawback?
The Sharingan couldn't replicate Kekkei Genkai jutsu, because without the appropriate chakra nature, even a Sharingan user couldn't use those techniques.
But that limitation didn't apply to Danzo, thanks to his system-enhanced abilities.
With his Byakugan's incredible insight, he had completely analyzed Pakura's jutsu—tracking her chakra flow, seal sequences, and every minute detail.
Then, using his Sharingan's analytical prowess, combined with his A+ level Ninjutsu mastery, he had effortlessly deciphered and replicated her techniques.
Now that he had actually obtained Scorch Release, all he had to do was refine the corresponding chakra and reproduce Pakura's techniques from memory.
This meant that Danzo, with his all-attribute chakra, could freely copy any non-Kekkei Genkai jutsu within a range of tens of kilometers—as long as he focused his attention.
In other words, the Byakugan's field of vision became Danzo's personal "Replication Domain"!
He even gave this fusion of Byakugan and Sharingan abilities a name:
"Ninjutsu Mirror Realm."
It means that the caster can replicate all ninjutsu like a mirror.
Danzo believed that if this technique were to be revealed, it could easily be rated as an S-class.
Because its effects are simply too overpowered.
Unfortunately, this ninjutsu is almost exclusive to Danzo.
It not only requires a thorough understanding of various ninjutsu,
but also necessitates the possession of both the Sharingan and an enhanced Byakugan.
The conditions are just too stringent.
The Sharingan alone has already limited how many people can achieve this.
Not to mention also needing an enhanced Byakugan.
A Byakugan as powerful as Danzo's, even the Hyuga clan probably would never be able match it.
After a few more trials, Danzo finally stopped.
And Shisui appeared at the door of the room just in time.
"Danzo-sensei, Pakura has woken up."
Shisui's clear voice rang out.
After going through so many trials, his personality has become much more steady.
His view of the world is no longer just black and white as before, gradually realizing the gray areas in between.
Danzo considers this his greatest progress.
A progress more important than the growth in strength.
For so many years, what has hindered the development of the Uchiha clan has never been strength or talent, but ideology.
The Uchiha have never lacked geniuses; what they lack are sages.
Fortunately, Uchiha Shisui is moving in this direction.
"I understand."
Danzo pushed his wheelchair and opened the door.
Seeing this, Shisui immediately skillfully went behind Danzo and pushed him towards the ward where Pakura was.
"I've told you, Shisui, I can do it myself."
Although his injuries have not yet healed, Danzo is not so delicate as to need someone to push his wheelchair.
Shisui's response was the same as always.
"Sensei, there's no need to refuse. Pushing the wheelchair is something I, as a disciple, should do."
To be honest, Shisui is not only willing to push Danzo's wheelchair, he has even expressed more than once that he could try to activate the pupil technique "Amatsukami", to transfer Danzo's "fate" to himself.
Unfortunately, Danzo refused every time.
And stated that protecting the seedlings of Konoha is the Will of Fire he needs to uphold.
As a teacher, he must never hide behind his students.
This statement deeply moved Shisui, making him respect Danzo even more.
Arriving at the door of the ward, Danzo finally met this unfortunate Sunagakure ninja.
Even as an enemy, Danzo couldn't help but feel sorry for Pakura's fate.
At this moment, the feared Scorch Style user on the Sunagakure battlefield was quietly leaning on the hospital bed, watching the residents walking outside the window.
And standing beside her was the strongest medical ninja of the Root—Yakushi Nonō.
To be precise, she is no longer a ninja of the Root, but the director of the Konoha Orphanage.
And also the acting president of the Shinobi World United Press.
This is not Konoha, but the military stronghold being rebuilt, Kikyō Castle!
Due to Pakura's sensitive identity, even though Danzo is the legendary "Darkness of the Shinobi", it would take some arrangements to bring Pakura into Konoha under a normal identity.
So he had to temporarily place her here and have Nonō, whom he trusts, treat her.
"How is her condition?"
Danzo asked.
Seeing it was Danzo, Nonō quickly took off her gloves and threw them in the trash, answering:
"There's nothing seriously wrong with her body now, she just needs to rest and recuperate properly."
As the former ace agent of the Root.
Yakushi Nonō is of course well-informed about Sunagakure's information, including this famous "Scorch Style user".
But she didn't ask much, nor was she curious, just silently completed the task Danzo assigned to her.
Perfectly demonstrating the qualities of a Root ninja.
"That's good."
Danzo nodded.
Nonō's answer satisfied him very much.
He didn't want the Pakura he worked so hard to save to be a useless pawn.
As a rare Kekkei Genkai user of Scorch Style, Pakura has great potential.
With proper training, she might grow into a powerful Kage-level combatant.
Danzo's promise to her, to become stronger and then take revenge on Rasa, is not an empty word.
"Has the village arranged everything?"
Danzo asked.
He intends to have the defected Pakura join the Root, and the first thing to settle is of course Pakura's identity.
Now Pakura is considered dead in the eyes of everyone, to avoid unnecessary disputes, Danzo needs to keep her as hidden from the public eye as possible.
Therefore, a new identity must be arranged for her.
To this, Shisui provided the answer.
"It's all arranged. Miss Pakura's new name is Shimura Kōyōu, and her identity is a secretly trained retainer of the Shimura clan."
Although the Shimura clan is not a major ninja clan, it's quite normal for them to train a few retainers.
This kind of thing is very common among the major ninja clans.
And this is considered the 'family matter' of each ninja clan, something even the Hokage has no right to interfere with.
Therefore, the identity of Shimura Kōyōu is almost beyond suspicion.
Even if there are doubts, it's of no use.
Because even the Hokage wouldn't try to figure out all the forces of a ninja clan.
This is the tacit understanding and bottom line between the Hokage and the major families.
Looking at the increasingly mature Shisui, Danzo smiled with relief.
"Well done."
He patted Shisui's arm as encouragement.
Then he looked at Pakura on the hospital bed and said:
"In that case, once Pakura has recovered a bit, we will return to Konoha as soon as possible."
"Yes."
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