"Better not talk big."
Uchiha Itachi shook his head, his gaze landing on some Konoha Jonin who also came to this small shop to dine, including the very familiar Kakashi Hatake, and Kakashi's student Uchiha Sasuke, he whispered, "Kisame, we should go."
"Alright then."
Hoshigaki Kisame picked up the bandage-wrapped greatsword beside him.
When they left, Kakashi Hatake noticed them and quietly instructed his companions Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai, signaling for them to intercept the two figures wearing the Cloud Black Robe.
"What's wrong?"
Uchiha Sasuke curiously glanced at Kakashi Hatake, while catching a glimpse of the dango and natto placed on the table in the shop, a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes: "I hate natto and sweet things the most…"
"You go train for now."
Kakashi Hatake sent his student away.
After Uchiha Sasuke left, Kakashi Hatake's eyes bore a hint of heaviness, and he darted towards the direction Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai departed!
On the other side.
Along the path by Nankai River.
Hoshigaki Kisame and Uchiha Itachi were still having a casual chat.
"It seems the leader of Akatsuki didn't send us here for a mission…"
Hoshigaki Kisame lifted the Shark Skin Greatsword, chuckling lightly: "But since we're here, why not take this chance to capture Konoha's Nine-tailed Jinchuriki, after all Akatsuki needs the Tailed Beasts."
"It's still too rushed…"
Uchiha Itachi didn't quite agree with Hoshigaki Kisame's idea.
Due to the chaos during the Konoha Chunin Exams, Uchiha Itachi came to his hometown under the guise of intelligence reconnaissance, worried that the death of the Third Hokage would void his agreement with him, concerned about the safety of his younger brother Uchiha Sasuke.
At this time…
Uchiha Itachi wanted to discuss with Akihara Kagura, hoping Akihara Kagura would continue to abide by the agreement and not abandon it due to the Third Hokage's death.
To be honest.
This negotiation is a bit dangerous.
Inside, Uchiha Itachi was somewhat uncertain.
Because Uchiha Itachi was quite worried that after the Third Hokage died, Akihara Kagura might completely lose control and launch into a killing spree upon seeing him…
The possibility seems too high.
Nevertheless.
Uchiha Itachi soon had no mood to think.
Because their movements had been detected, Konoha Jonin Sarutobi Asuma and Yuhi Kurenai, following Kakashi Hatake's signal, tracked their traces down, finally standing before them, clearly intent on probing their real identities.
"Remove your hats."
Sarutobi Asuma held a cigarette in his mouth, speaking lazily: "Appearing in Konoha while hiding your identities at a time like this, seems there's ill intent…"
"Asuma-san, Kurenai-san."
Uchiha Itachi reached out to unclasp the buttons of the Cloud Black Robe, exposing a hand to remove his hat, as the hometown breeze scattered his hair.
"Uchiha… Itachi."
Sarutobi Asuma's eyes gradually grew heavy.
Because on the night of the clan massacre, Uchiha Itachi manipulated Susanoo and the Three-tails creating massive turmoil, brazenly utilizing the Tailed Beast Ball to annihilate his clan, this cruel and terrifying method still deeply etched in the minds of Konoha Ninjas.
"Hoshigaki Kisame."
Hoshigaki Kisame removed his hat, introducing himself with a vicious smile: "Itachi-san, I thought your acquaintance in Konoha was only that fellow called Akihara Kagura!"