48 ch48 The end of the 7 Swordsman (1/2)

(point of view of Lord Danzo)

I had been keeping a eye on Asuma since the start of the war. He needed to be protected after his developments he had along with Orochimaru on the medical field along with their future research of the artificial Gekkei Kekkai (Blood line). I was surprise at how efficient he and his team integrated well with another unit. Not surprise the reason was he had some fellow associates he trained with, that and Konoha always had made teamwork a priority on their training, without it they won't be able to graduate as gennin.

Either way Asuma's war potential is evidence as he commands his team and even take's over with his charisma the other team as well. As I see the Hyuga chunnin following Asuma's advice, even though he has more experience on the field. It maybe also because Asuma is recognized as the 3rd Hokage's son, but anyone cannot over look his prowess.

Even Orochimaru requested for me to keep a look out for him. That without him allot of the research could take years if it wasn't for the innovative ideas of Asuma and his incredible skills in Fujinjutsu. I had my own interest on how well he could handle war. I wasn't surprise since I already overheard from Hiruzen on what Asuma did on the Chunnin 2nd Exam, killing by himself 3 Elite Kumo shinobis and managing to steal some secrets from them, gaining the sword formations of Kumo's elite anbu units and even stealing the secrets of the Lighting Armor of the Raikage. Sadly Hiruzen didn't wanted to share the Lighting armor but I manage to gain the Kumo sword formation tactics, since it fitted well with my Root 5 members per unit teams.

While Asuma and his teams kept getting rid of Kiri forces. I send my Root to also to do the same. This areas been infested allot by Kiri. They really are pushing it far and I didn't like they invading my territory. So I lead my Root to also keep getting rid of these infestations of Kiri. Along the way also letting scouts gain the info of Asuma and his team. Since they were being already recognized as ”Kiri Killer” we just make the voice spread, even among civilians that got rescued by us.

With this we could attract the attention of the 7 swordsman as they also been roaming and destroying some of our bases, and destroying towns along the way. If we could trap with a lure which I made sure they pick it up from Asuma. We could ambush and kill them on the spot with my new elite Root members. With Ace, and King who at the moment are my most recent and powerful cards we could totally eliminate most of them.

The only problem would if they all fight together, so we need to divide them and conquer.

For some reason thought Asuma's team stop running at a point, to a big clearing. Looks like he was ready for a confrontation against the Legendary Mist Swordsmans. I know he wanted to prove he was better but to make a fight were all 7 are was a little insane. I wonder did he discover that he was being watched? Was their Hyuga capable to detect us and knew he had back up? I don't believe that Hyuga could reach to our location since we were pretty far away. Asuma is a sensor ninja, yes but I could't believe he could reach to our location.

Either way I gave my order to the Root members to surround the area around the possible retreat of the Mist Swordsman since I was planning none to escape alive. The only one that could give me a hard time would be Fuguki the owner of Samehada and leader of the swordsman, is power level is compared to mine, I could beat him at the moment with my Root member and me easily outnumber him but he as the other Legendary swordsman around him, time was of the essence, I hope Asuma can show me how powerful his swordsmanship is, I need at least for them to keep occupied the swordsman as we attack Fuguki.

Looks like the 7 swordsman manage to caught up finally. I commanded to watch and to take an opportunity to my teams to finish them off with surprise attacks when they see an opening. To my astonishment . The first to make a move was actually Asuma as he vanished and was already pass the body of the owner of Nuhibare, his head cut off of his body; I couldn't even sense his movement when he attacked! As the owner of the Blastsword Shibaku initiated a attack only to hit air or an illusion of Asuma. As a golden flash reverberated in the background as a light went through the throat of the owner of Kiba twin swords. Splashing blood everywhere as also several trees and rocks were pierce/cut like if they were of paper.

This momentarily make me pause as the other members of Asuma's team gang up against the owner of Shibaku(Blastsword), and surprise injured him with some careful place traps. Finally succumbing and falling by the attacks of the Hyuga chunnin and gennin Genma. Followed by Might Gal finishing off Juzo of Kuribocho on one encounter. I was beyond shock, since when was they so strong, the only one that make sense was Asuma since I had been keeping track, but even the talentless ninja of Gal could fight and overpowered a legendary swordsman!! None the less this was the perfect chance, to finish them all off, no more Mist Legendary Swordsman should be born, Konoha should proclaim all of those sword!!

Not knowing I was showing a smile, of the great opportunity that had arrived at my footsteps.

(3rd Point of view)

Several Root members were around Fuguki as 2 units surrounded the other 2 swordsman as they initiated attack to them making them split in opposite directions. One of the Root members didn't waste time as he speed up using Extreme Speed but at the last second disappeared from everyone's sight.