Land of Earth.
After implanting the intelligence into Sasuke's brain via 'Tsukuyomi', Itachi didn't leave immediately. Instead, according to the agreement with Hiruko, he searched for the tracks of 'Upper Rank One' in the Land of Earth.
However, unexpectedly, he circled around the area where 'Upper Rank One' was most likely hiding but gained nothing.
"Could 'Upper Rank One' have already fled this area?"
Comparing with the terrain of the Land of Earth memorized in his mind, Itachi analyzed other possible hiding areas for 'Upper Rank One'.
Then he realized that once 'Upper Rank One' really fled this area, whether the Akatsuki organization he belonged to or the Ninja Village Alliance side, trying to encircle and annihilate 'Upper Rank One' again would become very difficult.
After all, 'Upper Rank One' couldn't remain in a weak state forever.
As long as 'Upper Rank One' got supplies and recovered his condition, the roles of hunter and prey would change instantly.
Just then, Itachi suddenly looked up in one direction.
There, a figure shuttled through the forest, slowly walking towards him.
"B!?"
Itachi frowned slightly.
From the conspicuous hooded red cloud cloak and the fox face mask on the opponent's face, he instantly judged the opponent's identity.
Undoubtedly.
The one sent by Shinji to contact Itachi was none other than Karin, codenamed 'B'.
Because among Shinji's subordinates, only Karin and Mumei had the strength to negotiate one-on-one with Itachi and pressure him.
If Neji and Kimimaro entered 'Combined State' and activated Tenseigan, they should also have this ability, but they were obviously not suitable.
And Mumei, because Itachi almost killed Shinji on the night of the genocide, had always held a grudge against Itachi, so Shinji didn't send her either.
Thus, the only suitable candidate left was Karin.
Possessing Rinnegan, Karin could crush Itachi in pupil power. Plus Karin was constantly linked by Shinji's 'Magatama' and Mumei's 'Yachihoko'. Even if she was careless and fell into Itachi's Genjutsu, she could be awakened instantly by Shinji and Mumei.
So whether in terms of prestige in the Ninja World or strength, she was the most suitable candidate to negotiate with Itachi.
Before long, Karin walked slowly in front of Itachi.
Perhaps sensing no hostility from Karin, Itachi said: "You are also looking for 'Upper Rank One'?"
Karin said indifferently: "I just came to notify you of one thing."
Itachi was patient, asking: "What thing?"
Karin thought about the wording and said: "Another you appeared in the Ninja World! Before you encountered the Kakashi squad of the Ninja Village Alliance, another you attacked them, heavily injuring Kakashi with 'Tsukuyomi' and almost killing Sasuke Uchiha!"
After listening, Itachi's reaction was surprisingly calm.
When encountering Kakashi's squad, he already felt very weird, even more confused about the attitude of Sasuke and other squad members towards him.
One must know that the Ninja Village Alliance initiating this Ninja War with the Akatsuki organization first obviously successfully received and believed his previous intelligence. Logically speaking, even Sasuke shouldn't have shouted to kill him as soon as they met.
Hearing 'B's words at this time, associating with Kakashi's comatose state and Sasuke's right eye losing pupil power, Itachi instantly filled in the gaps, sorting out the previous encounter of Kakashi's squad.
Itachi asked: "Why would another me appear? Is it Ninjutsu? Genjutsu? Forbidden Jutsu? Or some kind of human biological experiment?"
Karin shook her head: "I'm not too clear about the specific situation either. The information I currently have is that the opponent possesses almost exactly the same abilities as you."
Itachi frowned, his eyes full of questioning.
Someone like Itachi wouldn't trust others easily. So Karin didn't try to persuade but said in a flat tone: "He possesses 'Totsuka Blade' and 'Yata Mirror', masters 'Izanagi' and 'Izanami', and is suspected to possess inexhaustible Mangekyo pupil power."
"What!?"
Itachi was moved for the first time.
When hearing 'B' mention 'Totsuka Blade' and 'Yata Mirror', his pupils shrank.
One must know that during the previous great battle between the Akatsuki organization and the Ninja Village Alliance, he hadn't used these two divine artifacts. So logically speaking, it was impossible for the opponent to know this.
And when hearing the opponent mention 'Izanami', the doubt in his eyes gradually turned into surprise and suspicion.
This Forbidden Jutsu was learned by him accidentally. Moreover, before this, he had neither performed it nor revealed it to anyone!
Soon, Itachi asked solemnly: "What is his purpose? Who is manipulating behind the scenes? Why tell me this?"
"What is his purpose, who is manipulating behind the scenes, I cannot answer these two questions!" Pausing, Karin said: "As for your last question, I can tell you that because of his existence, the current situation of the Ninja World is being disrupted. Someone must stand up to stop him! And I think, you should correct this mistake personally!"
Itachi nodded lightly.
If someone really wore his appearance and killed indiscriminately in the Ninja World, he definitely wanted to deal with this fake more than anyone else.
"Thanks for your news!"
After speaking, Itachi prepared to turn and leave.
No matter how extravagantly the opponent spoke, some things he must verify through his own channels before believing.
Karin stopped Itachi: "Wait a moment!"
Itachi wondered: "Anything else?"
Karin said: "According to my assessment, you are probably not the opponent of that fake right now. And the Dark Akatsuki behind you should not have extra power to assist you in dealing with that fake right now, so..."
While speaking, Karin took out a small nutrient jar from the ninja tool pouch at her waist.
Seeing the small nutrient jar in 'B's hand, Itachi's face turned stern, because floating in the small nutrient jar was a pair of Sharingan.
Throwing the small nutrient jar to the opponent, Karin said: "That fake's pupil power is infinite. Only by fusing a pair of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan do you have the chips to contend with the opponent!"
Taking the small nutrient jar, Itachi's gaze fell on the pair of Sharingan in the jar: "Whose eyes are these?"
Karin said indifferently: "Sasuke Uchiha!"
"What!?"
Itachi was stunned for a moment. Immediately, a burst of killing intent surged out!
Facing Itachi's killing intent, Karin was unmoved, still saying calmly: "Don't misunderstand, this pair of eyes is not a gift for you, but temporarily lent to you in Sasuke's name! But when repaying, you have to return him a pair of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan!"
On Itachi's face, an unexpected expression appeared once again: "Return a pair of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan..."