Uchiha Sasuke took the exam of capturing the Three-Tailed Isobu very seriously.
Uehara Naraku mentioned in an Akatsuki meeting that only after he successfully captured the Three-Tails would he be given a fair opportunity for a life-and-death duel with Uchiha Itachi.
To be honest, the feeling of having one's life, even every move, controlled by others is really unpleasant, but it's a necessary path for revenge.
Sasuke's heart was, in fact, very confused.
Apart from killing Uchiha Itachi, he could only discard all other distracting thoughts.
For example, Uzumaki Naruto, Hatake Kakashi, Haruno Sakura, and the Seventh Class all had to be completely discarded. There was nothing more important than killing Uchiha Itachi.
As for the rest, it could only be addressed after he killed Itachi.
Sasuke thought he could try to return to Konoha, bringing back information on Akatsuki, and then continue playing ninja games with the Seventh Class, reviving the prestige of the Uchiha Clan in Konoha.
However, sometimes Sasuke also thought he should replace Uchiha Itachi in Akatsuki, become an official member of Akatsuki, stir up trouble like these Akatsuki members, and become a formidable figure feared by everyone, obtaining a title similar to Uchiha Itachi's.
The Sharingan Sasuke, or the Avenger Sasuke, something like that.
To kill Uchiha Itachi, he had to earn an opportunity for a duel approved by Akatsuki; to get this opportunity, he had to single-handedly capture the Three-Tailed Isobu.
Really frustrating!
Why must his revenge be permitted by Akatsuki!
After feeling anger in his heart for a while, Sasuke suddenly felt a bit relieved. If he hadn't joined Akatsuki, wasn't an intern of Akatsuki, and wanted to kill Uchiha Itachi, wouldn't he have to face the entire group of Akatsuki monsters?
"The exam rules are as follows."
The voice of Uehara Naraku interrupted Uchiha Sasuke's random thoughts. He quickly listened attentively, hoping to find something advantageous for himself.
The exam rules set by Uehara Naraku also included the tactics for capturing the Three-Tails, incidentally also serving his own mission.
"An hour later, I will go to attack the Hidden Mist Village. If nothing unexpected happens, the Mist Village Ninjas will choose to retreat. Once they retreat, it will be your time to act. From that moment, capture the Three-Tailed Isobu alive within three hours."
After Uehara Naraku finished speaking, he turned his head to look at Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sand and others: "Three hours' time, is that enough?"
"Ha, even half an hour would be enough for me!"
"It's enough."
Deidara and Sasori of the Red Sand each nodded their heads; as for Momochi Zabuza beside them, he hesitated a bit, but he nodded as well.
Damn, these Akatsuki lunatics, they really are letting Uchiha Sasuke go alone to catch the Three-Tails? This Uchiha brat will be beaten to death by the Three-Tails!
Uchiha Sasuke furrowed his brow and quietly asked: "What if the Hidden Mist Ninjas stationed around the Three-Tails don't retreat?"
What if after Uehara Naraku attacked the Hidden Mist Village, his scheme was seen through?
Would he still have to carry out the capture of the Three-Tails?
Isn't this nonsense?
There are thousands of Hidden Mist Ninjas around the Three-Tailed Isobu. Even if Sasuke believes in his own strength, it's impossible to survive under the attack of thousands of ninjas!
"Don't worry!"
Uehara Naraku chuckled softly, suddenly opening his palm: "They will definitely reallocate the ninjas here!"
If the Hidden Mist Village was on the verge of destruction, even knowing it was Akatsuki's stratagem to feint an attack, Terumi Mei would certainly recall the reinforcements stationed near the Three-Tailed Isobu.
Compared to a Tailed Beast, the safety of the village is more important.
After Uehara Naraku confidently finished speaking, he looked at Sasuke and added: "Remember, you only have three hours because I will have someone counting the time..."
"Understood."
Uchiha Sasuke nodded earnestly.
If Uehara Naraku really provided him with the right environment, three hours should be enough for him to deal with the Three-Tailed Isobu.
The last time when they captured the Two-tailed Jinchuriki, Uchiha Sasuke was fortunate enough to participate once, and he barely learned some experience.
As long as he prevents the Tailed Beast from releasing the Tailed Beast Ball, Sasuke indeed has enough confidence to capture the Three-Tailed Isobu, after all, he still has some information about the Three-Tails...
However, thinking about the way he obtained the information, Sasuke felt a bit uncomfortable!
Uchiha Itachi, that bastard!
A few days ago, when they met by chance at the base, Uchiha Itachi very disdainfully told Sasuke that there was absolutely no way Sasuke could be a match for the Three-Tailed Isobu because Uchiha Itachi had once fought with the previous Three-tailed Jinchuriki, Karatachi Yagura, and suffered quite a bit.
Uchiha Itachi believed that Sasuke simply couldn't survive the Three-Tailed Isobu's attacks.
Firstly, the defense of the Three-Tailed Isobu is incredibly strong. The little Taijutsu Sasuke mastered would be utterly useless; moreover, the Fire Release Ninjutsu Sasuke knew would hardly inflict any substantial damage on the Three-Tails, instead getting countered by its Water Release.
Uchiha Itachi unreservedly told Sasuke that the only Ninjutsu in the world that could break the defense of the Three-Tails was his Mangekyo Sharingan's Amaterasu Dojutsu, the endless black flames that could burn even fire could defeat the Three-Tailed Isobu!
But Uchiha Itachi also disdainfully stated that he didn't even need to use Amaterasu, just with the Mangekyo Sharingan's Genjutsu, he could easily control the Three-Tails.