It did always surprise me that there was no Izanami technique when the other four were used. On the other hand, she's basically the Kami of Impurity, so I can get it as well.
It did always surprise me that there was no Izanami technique when the other four were used. On the other hand, she's basically the Kami of Impurity, so I can get it as well.
Well, that would be a problem if Itachi was a One Trick Pony with the genjutsu, but even without it he still outclasses him in every aspect. And Danzo has not any defense that could resist either Amateratsu or Susanoo, the only thing that he has on his favour is Izanagi and that only gives him 5 minutes of playing with unlimited lives, once he runs out of Sharingan Itachi would annihilate him . He also has the Kotoamatsukami but despite how powerful it can only be used with one person a day, making it of a very limited use in a fight.Yes, but Orochimaru got done in by Genjutsu, and Danzo isn't as vulnerable to Mangekyo Sharingan enhanced Genjutsu due to his 'own' Mangekyo.
On the other hand, if Itachi is as subtle with his Genjutsu as Sasuke when he wants (and I can't believe I just wrote that), then Danzo will definitely need help from Obito. Edit: it depends, but Danzo DOES have multiple Sharingan for the Izanagi still, and Obito has Madara's stash of eyes.
Obito won't underestimate the Uchiha clan like he did Konan.
Edit2: hmm, Izanami; now that's a thought.
You say this. But how does this raise the difficulty? The Massacre is...changing. It happening? So what? The circumstances have now changed. Things are shifting. Itachi may no longer be the culprit. In fact, it may be Danzo. Which can set off a whole new chain of events.Why arbitrarily remove the results of the vote we made, for no reason other than to raise difficulty?
Why arbitrarily remove the results of the vote we made, for no reason other than to raise difficulty? You are the quest author, you can choose whether or not Danzo has access to the ability and have it still make sense either way. Choosing to give Danzo the ability anyway is not very fun, since it invalidates any change that was made by our vote.
BTW, I don't really understand how this isn't game, set, and match for Danzo.
BTW, I don't really understand how this isn't game, set, and match for Danzo.
Hiruzen now knows Danzo's secret. He can easily and blatantly prove Danzo has been egregiously breaking the law and wronging the Uchiha clan BIG TIME. All he has to do is order Danzo to remove the clothing on his upper body and submit it to detailed inspection by experts (to cheat any attempts at concealing the Sharingan implanted there), like Hyuuga and sealing experts, and he'll have Danzo dead to rights. At the very least, Hiruzen now knows beyond the shadow of a doubt that Danzo is doing egregiously illegal stuff that is not at all sanctioned (nor for the benefit of the village), even implicitly. He knows that Danzo murdered Shisui, making him a traitor. He can order him arrested on that alone. And Hiruzen, realizing that events were being manipulated towards a violent end, would probably take more proactive and bold measures to prevent violence. Like, say, going right to Fugaku and asking him to enter into negotiations in order to ease tensions between Konoha and the Uchiha clan and avoid any conflict. And there are a lot of concessions Hiruzen could make to placate the Uchiha, including amnesty, or making Fugaku his #2 (Danzo's position, fittingly enough). Yes, some would say that such a move would be reckless, making it even easier for Fugaku to conduct a coup (or just assassinate Hiruzen and take power), but such a huge show of trust/faith would probably be particularly moving, especially if Hiruzen moves to start grooming Fugaku to be his successor (he is a pretty ideal candidate, with his great skill, power, and Mangekyo).
I just think things would be far more interesting if the Massacre doesn't happen. It leaves so many more options open. Tobi might try to massacre the Uchiha himself, but between Fugaku and Itachi (among others), they could probably fight him off (Amaterasu seemed to be particularly effective at making even Tobi briefly freak out). While Tobi is so good that he can outclass almost anyone in a one-on-one fight eventually, he starts to have a hard time when being ganged up on by a large number of really good shinobi.
Furthermore, Rin really should have awakened her Sharingan by now. Losing your beloved older brother will absolutely do that. Yes, she's young, but there's definitely precedent for it. Even if it's just one tomoe, it should be there.
This, SO MUCH. Author, don't let us down.Which isn't infallible, and would Hiruzen truly be so stupid as to meet with Danzo alone when he already knows of the eyes, the experimental arm, and Orochimaru's involvement-- not to mention Shisui's murder/sacrifice? All it takes is one Hyuuga or even a sensor to recognize Chakra being used for a genjutsu and then Anbu would be throwing themselves at Danzo. What kind of order with the eye could Danzo feasibly give to rationalize his plans to destroy and defame a founding clan, murder an innocent and powerful Shinobi, work with known traitors, pervert multiple clan bloodlines, and also destroy any chances of peaceful reconciliation-- which also happens to be one of the Sandaime's core beliefs that I don't believe for a second would be surpassed by the weakened Koto Eyes implanted bullshit when it is so intrinsic to who Hiruzen is.
The only way Danzo gets out of this is if the author pulls some illogical or unreasonable bullshit solely for the purpose of making canon shit still happen. Like he's doing with Kagami's eyes in the first place.
Honestly, how could he be sentimental to Kagami to such an extent as to refuse the use of such an incredibly useful tool, but at the same time not sentimental enough to not murder his descendants and clan? Doesn't really make sense to me for such a coldly logical person who believes true shinobi eschew emotions.
If this was the aim, it could easily have been achieved without giving Danzo Kotamatsukami. It's not that the massacre is going ahead, or that we failed to stop it, it's that one of the few changes we did make was mostly invalidated. Danzo could have gotten another bullshit powerup and we'd have been happy. He could have gotten something better than Kotoamatsukami and we'd have been happy (provided the reason made sense in story.) But giving him the exact same power we successfully stopped him from getting feels pretty lame.You say this. But how does this raise the difficulty? The Massacre is...changing. It happening? So what? The circumstances have now changed. Things are shifting. Itachi may no longer be the culprit. In fact, it may be Danzo. Which can set off a whole new chain of events.
And why would this be relevant here?You're forgetting that both Danzo and Sarutobi are completely loyal to Leaf.
They might hate each other, but at the end of the day they'll have each other's backs before a treasonous clan.
Wait, you mean to tell me Danzo might actually be a hypocrite, putting him at thematic odds to Shisui and Itachi, whose integrity concerning matters of loyalty was their tragic downfall?Honestly, how could he be sentimental to Kagami to such an extent as to refuse the use of such an incredibly useful tool, but at the same time not sentimental enough to not murder his descendants and clan? Doesn't really make sense to me for such a coldly logical person who believes true shinobi eschew emotions.
An intelligent Kage would be concerned With his village reputation that is true.Hiruzen, as any intelligent Kage should be, is highly concerned about his reputation and appearance to Leaf in general. Currently? He can't touch Danzo. Yes, he knows a whole shit load of stuff he could execute him for. Doesn't matter though if he can't find actual evidence to allow him to act. Reflects badly on him.
Hiruzen, as any intelligent Kage should be, is highly concerned about his reputation and appearance to Leaf in general. Currently? He can't touch Danzo. Yes, he knows a whole shit load of stuff he could execute him for. Doesn't matter though if he can't find actual evidence to allow him to act. Reflects badly on him.
For all the cries of hypocrisy Danzo gets, he truly does care for Leaf. At least enough that if he was dying of illness he'd either remove the seal that activates upon his death that drags shit in and seals it into him off his body or would leave the area entirely.and since Danzo official cause of death can always be due to illness or an accident, it would be a very small stain