Chapter 1059

Seeing this, Danzo, adhering to the principle that "a wise man doesn't fight when the odds are against him," just intended to flee.

But who would have thought.

"Swish!"

The next second, the deep-blue-haired Third Kazekage appeared in front of Danzo once again.

"What? Does the dignified disciple of the Second Hokage only know how to run away?"

The Third Kazekage's gaze was cold, and he mocked the Danzo before him in a calm tone.

This caused Danzo's mood to plummet to the bottom.

"Brat! Let this old man teach you properly."

"What it means to respect your elders!"

Danzo knew that this battle was likely unavoidable, so while preparing for combat, he retorted.

Seeing this, a flash of fighting spirit also crossed the Third Kazekage's eyes.

This Third Kazekage had ascended to the position at a young age, and although his strength was extremely formidable—even being called the "Strongest Kazekage" by later generations—

he had, after all, been born in a peaceful era and had rarely fought to the death with powerful ninjas.

Now, having the opportunity to fight a long-renowned powerhouse like Danzo successfully stirred the Third Kazekage's competitive spirit.

At once, two powerful chakra fluctuations began to clash.

A great battle was on the verge of breaking out.

Some time later.

Within the Land of Fire, inside the Konoha military camp.

"Cough, cough."

Danzo, wrapped in bandages, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with gloomy resentment.

"That bastard…"

Seemingly thinking of something, Danzo couldn't help but curse in a low voice.

Unsurprisingly.

In the battle just now, Danzo had lost.

Although he escaped with his life, he had been defeated miserably.

The men he brought were also almost completely wiped out.

There was only one reason for this, and that was—he was no match for the Third Kazekage.

Theoretically, a ninja's combat power is indeed related to age.

And Danzo was currently in his prime, with his techniques, combat power, and experience all at a ninja's peak.

But in reality, Danzo at this time.

Neither had Hashirama's cells integrated, nor the support of an arm full of Sharingan.

His combat power was far inferior to his elderly years.

Facing the Third Kazekage's powerful Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai, Danzo was clearly no match.

And this was the insurmountable chasm between a "quasi-Kage" and a "Kage."

Let alone winning.

That Danzo could escape with his life was only because the Third Kazekage was too young and lacked experience.

Not to mention, there was the support of the elite Suna-nin around the Third Kazekage.