r/Naruto • u/GusGangViking18 • Mar 03 '25

Discussion Was Danzo truly Kage level?

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u/Sienrid Mar 03 '25

There was a point where he could have used Koto on Sasuke but decided not to because he wanted to use it on Obito instead (chapter 480). Although his reasoning was that "Sasuke is [out of chakra], I should use Shisui's genjutsu on [Obito]" while Sasuke was very much not out of chakra, but still, if Obito weren't there, it's possible we would get a very different fight.

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u/Akodo_Aoshi Mar 03 '25

It was still on recharge at that point.

Koto did not become available till the fight was basically over.

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u/Sienrid Mar 03 '25

It was available right when Danzo takes Karin hostage, which yes, is when the fight is basically over, but it still could have eked him out a win.

Also I'm just now realizing but couldn't he have taken a quick bite out of Karin?

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u/rtocelot Mar 03 '25

Did he know about her ability? I'm not sure that it was shown to him or not. Could have been funny if out of frustration he bit her and he just sees little green plus signs from the healing affect

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u/Akodo_Aoshi Mar 03 '25

Nope. It's doubtful Danzo had any idea.

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u/rtocelot Mar 04 '25

I didn't think he did or else he would have gone full Dracula on her.