Chapter 68: 68. The Wonders of the Byakugan
Everyone knew that Lord Danzo, the so-called Darkness of the Shinobi, was essentially a mass of bandages.
His right eye, right cheek, entire forehead, and even his arm were all tightly wrapped.
Calling him a "Bandage Zombie" wouldn't be an exaggeration.
This was precisely why Danzo chose to implant the Byakugan on his forehead—
Since this area was always covered in bandages, it was unlikely anyone would ever notice.
After all, the Hyuga Clan was highly conservative in their beliefs.
If they discovered that Danzo had a Byakugan, there was no telling what kind of trouble they would stir up.
Of course, Danzo did not fear the Hyuga Clan.
But unnecessary conflicts should be avoided, especially since he had just built up his reputation in this war.
Besides, the Byakugan had X-ray vision—so even if it was covered by bandages, it could still be used freely.
As soon as he finalized his decision, Danzo felt a surge of energy rushing toward his forehead.
Then, a slit appeared in the center—revealing a pure, pale eye.
"This is truly fascinating..."
Danzo narrowed his eyes, examining his new appearance in the mirror.
Between his already sharp and intense gaze, the third pale eye on his forehead added an aura of mystery.
"In a way, doesn't this pay homage to the Chakra Ancestor, the Rabbit Goddess—Ōtsutsuki Kaguya?"
As a transmigrator who knew Kaguya's true history, Danzo couldn't help but draw a comparison.
After all, Kaguya also had a third eye on her forehead.
Of course, hers was far superior—
She had two Byakugan and a Rinne Sharingan.
Meanwhile, he only had two Sharingan and a basic Byakugan.
"The gap is still quite large."
After all, there were several levels between a Mangekyō Sharingan and a Rinne Sharingan.
"I wonder if the system has a limit... Could I gradually evolve my eyes to that level?"
While the Byakugan was weaker than the Rinnegan, it still held great potential.
If the purity was high enough, and if he could obtain Ōtsutsuki chakra, he could evolve it into a Tenseigan—a dojutsu on par with the Rinnegan.
Alternatively, if he gathered enough Byakugan, he could merge them into a giant Tenseigan.
Countless ideas flashed through Danzo's mind, but he quickly calmed himself.
"For now, let's test this new eye's abilities."
Danzo channeled chakra into his forehead's Byakugan.
A unique energy instantly burst forth.
The blood vessels around his pale eye became engorged, forming what looked like wings surrounding the eye.
As the Byakugan fully activated, the world before Danzo completely transformed.
The colors of objects began to fade away, leaving behind only simple outlines.
His vision stretched further and further, as previously obstructed buildings and trees became completely transparent.
He could even adjust his focus, pinpointing specific details at any distance.
This meant that he could see through anything within his range—
Walls, barriers… even the clothing of the people around him.
The entire world was now in black and white, except for one thing—
The chakra flowing within people's bodies, which remained vividly colored.
To test and familiarize himself with his new ability, Danzo carefully observed the various shinobi in the camp.
Of course, his main focus was on the Kirigakure prisoners—
After all, he had to prevent any incidents that might disrupt the agreement between Konoha and Kirigakure.
In particular, Mei Terumi, the future Mizukage, required special attention.
...Ahem.
After a while, Danzo decisively withdrew his gaze.
"If Hiruzen and Jiraiya got their hands on this thing, they'd probably drain themselves dry..."
He wiped his nose, relieved that he was a man of virtue who could control himself.
Danzo then turned back to the mirror.
Beneath the unraveled bandages, his two Sharingan slowly emerged.
He examined his current appearance—
Crimson, sinister Sharingan,
Pale, mysterious third eye,
Cold, resolute face,
Deep, cross-shaped scar on his chin.
Danzo smirked.
If he added a sinister laugh, he'd look like a final boss villain straight out of a story.
But his moment of self-admiration didn't last long.
Through his Byakugan, he noticed a bowl-cut boy striding confidently toward the camp.
However, just before reaching the tent, he was blocked by a Root shinobi.
A sudden bad feeling crept over Danzo.
And sure enough—
"Lord Danzo!"
"Lord Danzo!"
Danzo deactivated the Byakugan, re-wrapped his bandages, and stepped outside toward the voice.
As expected, a green jumpsuit-clad youth was frantically waving at him.
He was instantly recognizable—after all, only two people in Konoha would wear such an eye-searingly bright outfit.
This was none other than Might Guy, Kakashi's closest friend and the man who would one day kick half of the final boss fight into existence.
Danzo gestured, and the Root shinobi released him.
As expected, Might Guy flipped acrobatically to his side and, with a brilliant white-toothed grin, declared:
"Lord Danzo! I want to join you on the Sunagakure battlefield!"
Danzo frowned at Guy's enthusiasm.
"If I recall correctly, your father, Might Duy, was seriously injured. Shouldn't you be staying to take care of him?"
Hearing Danzo's concern, Might Guy was deeply moved.
After all, his father had told him that Danzo personally saved him from the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
If Danzo hadn't arrived in time, his father would have died after opening the Eighth Gate!
Yet despite being such an important figure, Danzo still remembered his father's injuries and even urged him to stay behind to care for him.
This was...
This was just...
Too touching!
At that moment, Might Guy could no longer hold back his emotions.
His overwhelming gratitude turned into a fountain of tears, leaving Danzo utterly dumbfounded.
He had known that Might Guy was eccentric, but this was beyond his expectations.
"Is this kid's tear supply unlimited?"
Danzo pursed his lips, watching as Might Guy wiped away his tears, clenched his fists, and declared:
"Thank you for your concern and understanding, Lord Danzo!"
"But my father told me—A true man must turn tears of gratitude into an unyielding spirit of youth!"
"For the village, I will burn my youth to the fullest!"
His words were passionate and filled with conviction.
If anyone else had said this, Danzo would have scoffed in disdain.
But since it was Might Guy, he had nothing to say.
Because this guy was actually crazy enough to open the Eight Gates for the village!
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