I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 370 An overwhelming victory!

Danzo Shimura initially thought that Wood Release was a new ability that Tsunade had suddenly awakened recently.

I never expected Nara Rinka would be involved too!

Could it be that the one who used Wood Release ninjutsu in the battle against Orochimaru wasn't Tsunade, but Nara Rinka?!

Fortunately, Tsunade's proactive attack in the next moment answered the question in Shimura Danzo's mind.

Tsunade, perfectly protected by the [Wooden Barrier], did not need to worry about being disturbed during the chakra refining process, and smoothly condensed chakra to release ninjutsu.

"Wood Release: Thorn Killing Technique!"

Tsunade clasped her hands together, and several thick, resilient wooden strips sprouted from the depths of the earth. She manipulated them to wrap around Shimura Danzo, who had already fallen from mid-air, with remarkable speed.

Alright, so Tsunade really knows Wood Release ninjutsu!

The thought crossed Shimura Danzo's mind, but his speed of movement was not affected in any way.

A skillful use of the Instantaneous Movement Technique allowed Shimura Danzo to easily escape the encirclement of the "Thorn Killing Technique" and arrive at an open space on the other side.

If only Tsunade had "awakened" Wood Release, Danzo Shimura wouldn't have had any excessive thoughts.

But now that he saw Nara Rinka also "awaken" Wood Release, a burning fire of greed ignited in Shimura Danzo's heart.

Can the Nara clan possess the Senju clan's unique bloodline limit?

There's no reason why the Shimura family shouldn't have it!

Shimura Danzo's single eye swiftly swept over Nara Ranka and Tsunade.

He knew very well that with his abilities, he was no match for Nara Rinka and Tsunade.

As we age, our physical functions decline, and our motor skills deteriorate...

Aside from a very few exceptional cases, being a ninja is not a profession where "the older you get, the more cunning you become."

Even Shimura Danzo could not escape the ravages of time on his body.

Fighting is definitely out of the question.

Then we have no choice but to run!

Danzo Shimura's gaze shifted to Minato Namikaze, the only one not involved in the battle, a hint of hesitation flashing in his eyes.

He didn't know why Minato Namikaze had followed Nara Rin and Tsunade into the Root base, but considering that the other party hadn't taken the initiative to attack, Danzo Shimura decided to "ask for help" from the Yellow Flash.

"Minato Namikaze!"

While dodging Tsunade's follow-up pursuit of "Thorn Killing Technique", Shimura Danzo shouted towards Namikaze Minato.

"In the name of the elders, I order you to come here immediately and take me away from this base!"

Once they leave the root base...

Once you get to the Hokage Building...

Then everything can still be reversed!

We could even use this to steal Nara Rinka's Wood Release technique!

Danzo Shimura's abacus jingled crisply.

But Minato Namikaze pretended not to hear.

Not only that, Minato Namikaze also took a few steps back, indicating that he would not participate in this incident.

Just kidding, Minato Namikaze had already sensed Obito Uchiha's chakra inside the Root base.

If it weren't for the agreement he made with Nara Rinka, he would have gone straight to Obito Uchiha's place to check on him right now!

Regarding Danzo Shimura...

If it weren't for not wanting to get involved in the power struggles at the top, Minato Namikaze would have wanted to deal with this Dark Ninja!

"Damn it!"

Minato Namikaze's evasive posture was clearly seen by Danzo Shimura, who immediately cursed.

He hesitated whether to use Obito Uchiha's life to threaten Minato Namikaze into obeying his orders.

At this time, Tsunade, who was still unable to capture Shimura Danzo, issued a notice to Nara Rinkei to "intensify efforts".

"Nara! Stop slacking off!"

How could I be slacking off?

Isn't this a stage for you to showcase your abilities?

Nara Rinka secretly rolled her eyes, but she knew that she couldn't delay any longer.

Danzo Shimura's strength was somewhat stronger than expected.

According to the intelligence gathered earlier, the opponent had half of his body destroyed by the Third Raikage when he was guarding the Land of Hot Springs.

But now it seems that Lao Gen's physical condition has not weakened in the slightest.

Even his teleportation technique is so smooth.

Was the previous injury just false information? Or did Shimura Danzo use other techniques to heal his body?

A few scattered thoughts flashed through Nara Rinka's mind. As his hands rapidly formed hand seals, he also resonated with the chakra contained in the [Chakra Crystal] and transformed it all into the [Wood Release] nature.

In the relatively cramped underground environment of the Root base, the Wood Release technique, which excels at large-scale area attacks, is indeed very useful.

Nara Rinka finished his last hand seal and channeled his Wood Release chakra into the ground.

[Wood Release: Advent of the Tree World]!

Rumbling--

At this moment, the entire root base was engulfed in intense tremors and shaking. Thick tree roots emerged from the depths of the earth and grew rapidly under Nara Rinka's Wood Release chakra, forming an extremely large forest in the blink of an eye.

The lush forest almost completely filled the interior space of the entire root base.

Just as Shimura Danzo was using his familiarity with the terrain to maneuver within the root base, he lost his chance to continue his escape and was firmly stuck to the Tree World.

Extracting and condensing chakra while moving at high speed is an extremely difficult task.

To transform this chakra into corresponding ninjutsu, a series of hand seals are required.

Under the overwhelming pursuit of the "Advent of the World of Trees," Danzo Shimura couldn't even find a chance to properly form hand seals, let alone refine his chakra.

This chase was like a cat playing with a mouse.

The story ended with Danzo Shimura tripping over a sapling on his ankle.

With his ankles tightly entangled by tree roots, Danzo Shimura immediately stopped moving.

Under Nara Rinka's control, the surrounding trees swarmed up and bound Shimura Danzo together like a rice dumpling.

These binding methods are not very effective when facing Orochimaru.

After all, Orochimaru can transfer his body by spitting out snakes.

Could he deal with Shimura Danzo?

The Wood Release technique is absolutely top-notch in its ability to capture targets!

With his hands, feet, and torso all tightly bound by the trees summoned by the "Descendant of the Tree World," Shimura Danzo had difficulty even turning his neck, let alone using ninjutsu.

He's not Orochimaru, who can unleash ninjutsu just by talking.

They are not ninjas of the Hyuga or Uchiha clans, and cannot activate techniques through their eyes.

From the moment he was tightly bound by the [Birth of the Tree World], Shimura Danzo knew—

This time, he's really done for!

Nara Rinkei showed little interest in the overwhelming victory in the "Battle to Capture Shimura Danzo".

With his current strength, if he really wanted to deal with Shimura Danzo, he wouldn't need to go through all this trouble.

However, Tsunade was clearly very satisfied with the "successful capture of Shimura Danzo".

"Nara, you've really got guts!"

Tsunade teleported to Nara Rinkazu's side and patted him on the shoulder with a smile.

The battle ended completely without a single drop of bloodshed.

Nara is indeed trustworthy!

"It's just so-so..."

Nara Rinkei waved his hand, manipulated the surrounding wood, and dragged the dumpling-like Shimura Danzo in front of him.

Bound up like a prisoner, Shimura Danzo's attitude was no longer as intense and irritable as before. Instead, he remained as still as a stone, maintaining absolute silence.

No matter how fast he talks, will Nara Rinka and Tsunade let go of him?

Obviously not.

Let's just wait for Hiruzen to handle this...

Even at this point, Shimura Danzo didn't think that Nara Rinka and Tsunade would really do anything to him.

It was as if they had heard Danzo Shimura's inner thoughts.

An aura is rapidly approaching this direction.

Upon receiving intelligence about Nara Rin and Tsunade's movements, Hiruzen Sarutobi set off from the Hokage Building at top speed, speeding towards the Root base.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally arrived at the scene.

Seeing Shimura Danzo captured by Wood Release, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief.

It's so good that he's still alive!

(End of this chapter)