Since he hadn't prepared in advance this time, Seimei couldn't immediately activate an illusion strong enough to control Danzo the moment he turned and saw him.

This brief delay provided Danzo with the opportunity he needed.

Almost instantly, Danzo grasped Seimei's intentions. Without hesitation, he played one of his trump cards.

He sheathed his sword and formed hand seals, unleashing the illusion technique Bringer-of-Darkness Technique Technique!

This highly complex, A-rank illusion skill takes effect at medium to close range and primarily disrupts the opponent's vision.

From this effect alone, it's clear how much of a counter this technique is against the Uchiha clan, who rely heavily on their Sharingan in battle.

In fact, this technique was originally created by Hashirama Senju specifically to neutralize Madara Uchiha's Sharingan.

Now, Danzo used this same technique against Seimei.

After suspecting that Seimei might have awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, Danzo had deliberately sought out this technique as his trump card. Over the past weeks, he had been biding his time, waiting for the right moment.

Unfortunately, the timing never seemed right, or he was too preoccupied to execute it.

Now, at last, an opportunity had presented itself.

Without hesitation, Danzo unleashed the technique.

Seimei, indeed, fell into the trap.

Seeing Seimei frozen just a short distance away, Danzo stepped forward and swung his sword directly at Seimei's neck.

On the other side, Seimei realized something was wrong the moment he saw Danzo's reaction. He had intended to use his Mangekyo Sharingan to buy himself a moment to retreat.

However, the Bringer-of-Darkness Technique Technique was designed specifically to counter the Uchiha clan's Sharingan, leaving no such openings.

The hand seal sequence for the technique was simple. With sufficient mastery, it could be executed in an instant.

Danzo, having prepared this as his ultimate move against Seimei, wouldn't have taken it lightly during training.

As a result, the technique worked flawlessly, leaving Seimei with almost no time to react.

In an instant, the light in Seimei's field of vision was extinguished. Darkness descended like a silken curtain, dragging him into an abyss of endless void.

At that moment, everything around him vanished. It felt as if he were the last person left in the world.

However, Seimei knew this was merely an illusion.

At the very least, Danzo stood not far in front of him, likely plotting how to end his life.

As this thought crossed Seimei's mind, he suddenly felt a chilling sensation at his neck, as if he were mere moments away from being decapitated.

Without a second thought, Seimei retreated backward.

However, without his vision, even a simple chakra control maneuver like walking on water became a bit unsteady.

It wasn't that his chakra control had diminished; rather, it was a matter of psychological instability.

Vision may seem inconspicuous during ordinary times, but losing it reveals just how critical it is.

Even though Seimei understood this condition was temporary, his subconscious resistance made him less agile.

This unavoidable drop in mobility wouldn't matter much against an ordinary ninja. Seimei could simply stall until he broke free from the illusion's effects.

But against a ninja of Danzo's caliber, such hesitation was an obvious vulnerability.

Indeed, it was.

When Danzo saw Seimei dodge his first strike, he didn't feel frustrated; he grew more exhilarated.

Why? Because he had already noticed Seimei's hesitation.

Without any hesitation, he swung his sword once more, aiming directly at Seimei's chest.

Relying on his instincts, Seimei dodged the attack again.

However, this time, Danzo's sword came dangerously close to him.

Realizing that this couldn't go on, Seimei didn't hesitate either. Just as Danzo thrust his sword for the third time, Seimei activated the ultimate power of his Mangekyō Sharingan—the ability known as the "Power of the Gods," Susano'o.

From the outside, Danzo's eyes were locked on Seimei. His short sword flashed like lightning, stabbing directly at Seimei's heart.

Seeing that Seimei hadn't dodged in time, a sinister, triumphant grin appeared on Danzo's face.

But that grin didn't last for even half a second before freezing completely.

Why?

Because in his field of vision, a silver-white skeletal figure abruptly materialized around Seimei's body.

His short sword struck the skeleton and produced nothing more than a sharp, metallic clang. It failed to cause even the slightest damage to the skeletal barrier, let alone harm Seimei within.

Not only that, but the massive skeletal figure forced Danzo to retreat several steps, putting nearly 20 meters of distance between him and Seimei in the blink of an eye.

At this distance, considering Seimei's visual prowess, by the time Danzo got close again, he would likely have shaken off the effects of Genjutsu: The Bringer-Of-Darkness Technique.

In fact, that was almost the case.

After activating Susano'o to force Danzo back, Seimei, no longer interrupted, quickly regained his vision.

He fixed his gaze on Danzo, who was now at a distance. Rather than attacking immediately, Seimei, while enduring the intense physical strain caused by Susano'o, began gathering more chakra to activate its second and third forms.

A surge of chakra erupted from within him.

As a result, the silver-white skeletal figure that protected his body grew internal chakra tendons, muscle-like structures, and a layer of chakra resembling skin.

This transformation made the figure appear far more lifelike.

This was the second form of Susano'o, the strongest power Seimei could wield before his Mangekyō Sharingan's evolution level reached 30,000 out of 50,000 points.

But now, with his Mangekyō Sharingan evolution surpassing the 30,000/50,000 threshold, he could naturally wield even greater power and activate the third form.

"RAHHHH!"

Seimei let out a thunderous roar as he unleashed even more chakra.

With that, the crow-faced Tengu armor appeared over his Susano'o, making it look like an ancient general. Its defensive power soared dramatically.

An overwhelming aura radiated from the figure, pressing down on the surrounding water so heavily that a portion of the surface visibly sank.

Seimei, feeling the searing pain coursing through every cell of his body, couldn't help but twitch at the corners of his eyes. He muttered to himself, "As expected, all power comes at a price!"

The use of Susano'o not only carried the risk of blindness but also subjected him to excruciating pain throughout the process.

If it weren't for his 21-point physical endurance, he might not have been able to withstand this immense pressure.

If he recklessly forced it, he might end up like Itachi Uchiha—depending on medication just to sustain his life.

After taking a moment to adjust, Seimei turned his focus back to Danzo.

By now, Danzo had retreated even farther.

However, thanks to the heightened perceptive abilities granted by his Mangekyō Sharingan, Seimei could still clearly see the expression on Danzo's face.

Danzo was staring at the Susano'o enveloping Seimei with a mix of greed and fear, the latter emotion surfacing in his eyes for the first time in a long while.

Still, he hadn't fled yet, which clearly meant he had further plans in mind.

Unfortunately for him, in the face of absolute power, any schemes or tricks were utterly meaningless.

Without the slightest hesitation, Seimei activated one of the abilities unlocked at the second stage of Susano'o—Yasaka Magatama!

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