Itachi no unmei -イタチの運命-
(The Destiny of Itachi)
EPILOGUE : The end of destiny
«Itachi Uchiha is dead.»
In the Hokage's office, the curtains were closed. No light came through, plunging it into total darkness.
— The same day as Jiraya... How ironic...» murmured a voice, which seemed somewhat saddened.
— It's not ironic. Presumably, it wasn't a coincidence.» affirmed the voice that had just announced Itachi's death.
— It's not ironic. Presumably, it wasn't a coincidence.» affirmed the voice that had just announced Itachi's death.
— Really? What makes you say that... Shikaku?»
— This document.»
The man called Shikaku then placed a paper on the Hokage's desk.
The person in front of him then took the document.
"If you're receiving this message, I'm probably dead. I don't know whether I've overcome adversity or failed miserably, but either way, I hope my death has served some purpose."
Tears began to roll down the cheeks of the woman reading the message.
"I wanted to warn you... About Sasuke. If he hasn't come back yet, it's because there's been a malfunction. Itachi Uchiha was supposed to die facing his brother. I would ask that this information not be leaked and that it remain in the hands of the authorities. The enemy facing us is not just anyone, it's Madara Uchiha. If Sasuke doesn't come back, then Itachi has failed and Madara has become more than dangerous. Itachi Uchiha was an informant spy for Master Hiruzen, and he gave me the location of the Akatsuki leader, Pain, where I intend to go. But this information probably won't be of any use to you, as he may attack the village soon. He wants Naruto. Please... Be very careful. Tsunade, take care of Naruto, and yourself. You must not die.
Jiraya"
Tsunade crumpled the leaf in her fist. More trouble for the village... And someone she loved dying. When would she ever find peace?
Probably never.
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