Chapter 877: The Second Battle!
Chapter 877: The Second Battle!
"Big Brother, atone for your actions!"
With tears in his eyes, Sasuke plunged his sword into Itachi's battered body, unaware of the illusion he had fallen for.
Indeed, he was under the influence of Genjutsu at that moment.
Everything that had just transpired was an illusion.
Genjutsu!
But this was Itachi's signature ability.
He had only used it during the initial test and hadn't employed it since.
This was the biggest flaw in his strategy.
However, Sasuke, driven by his thirst for revenge, subconsciously overlooked this detail.
In the subsequent battle, Itachi's actions were all aimed at ensuring the success of his Genjutsu.
If Sasuke hadn't awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, there wouldn't have been a need for such an elaborate plan.
The difference between having the Mangekyo and not having it was significant, hence the need for a lengthy setup and preparation.
First, Itachi planted a Genjutsu seed, continuously nurtured it, and finally, at the critical moment, he unleashed Tsukuyomi, directly controlling his opponent with the Mangekyo ability.
As Sasuke's mental state relaxed slightly due to his use of Earth Seal to turn the tide of the battle, Tsukuyomi took control, exploiting the moment of weakness.
The strongest but also the most vulnerable moment.
Obviously, Sasuke wasn't unaware of this principle, but he hadn't kept it firmly in mind, allowing Itachi to teach him a lesson.
Of course, to make Tsukuyomi effective, Itachi had paid a tremendous price.
He had been continuously using the Mangekyo Sharingan.
In the past, he had avoided using it whenever possible, which was why he had managed to endure until now.
But in this battle, the strain on his eyes exceeded that of the previous years, causing his vision to blur intensely.
"Sasuke!"
Itachi's eyes softened as he looked at his younger brother, preparing to bid him farewell.
But before his hand could touch Sasuke's forehead, and before he could utter a childhood promise like "Next time, for sure," several kunai knives were thrown from the side.
Clang, clang, clang!
Amid the continuous clanging of metal, the kunai were blocked by a Shinobigatana.
A female ninja with a black headband adorned with a blazing sun symbol, wearing a black bodysuit and a cloak, stepped forward.
She had black hair, a teardrop birthmark on her right eye, and exuded a gentle yet resolute aura.
"Moon Shadow Rin!"
Itachi instantly recognized the newcomer.
After all, her distinctive appearance and the blazing sun headband made it effortless to identify her.
As a member of the Akatsuki Organization, Itachi's intelligence capabilities were formidable. He had memorized information about powerful individuals and influential figures in the Shinobi World, enabling him to recognize her at a glance.
Most importantly, he had a 'special relationship' with Rin.
Before the night of the Uchiha Clan's destruction, they had been on good terms, and their relationship might have developed into a marriage.
However, due to Itachi's role in annihilating his clan, their relationship had transformed into one of mortal enemies.
Therefore, Itachi might have needed some time to recall members of the Sunlight Nation, but he instantly recognized Rin.
"It seems your brotherly reunion is over?"
Rin smiled.
Indeed, she had every reason to smile... because she, too, was a seeker of vengeance!
That night, her mother and clan had been taken from her, and she herself had barely survived, thanks to Tang Ping's rescue.
She could say she had crawled out of hell.
Her reasons for revenge were even more compelling than Sasuke's.
Previously, she had refrained from taking action herself because the existence of the Sunlight Nation benefited her cause.
Now, it was time for her to step in and make her brother atone for his sins.
"Rin... So, it was your Sunlight Nation backing Sasuke?"
Itachi realized the truth. Sasuke's strength far exceeding his expectations must have been due to the Sunlight Nation's involvement.
"We're not like some people who only turn their blades on their own, we take care of all Uchiha!"
Rin's words struck a chord.
Listen, what does it mean to 'turn blades on their own'?
It was almost like she was alluding to Itachi's clan annihilation, and the second half of her statement implied that he didn't deserve to be called an Uchiha.
Moreover, it wasn't just the Sunlight Nation's Uchiha who acted this way. After the destruction of the Uchiha Clan, the Cat Clan immediately severed their contract with Itachi, effectively disowning him from the Uchiha name.
"..."
Itachi fell silent.
If he hadn't read the book 'My Struggle,' he might have confidently refuted her.
But knowing the misdeeds of the village's upper echelon, especially Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi's hypocrisy, he couldn't bring himself to argue.
As for the Flame Will? The Hokage Lineage only talks about it, but you, an Uchiha oppressed by them, actually believe it? Do you want to become the Hokage?
"Uchiha Itachi, today, you must pay the price!"
The smile on Quan's face vanished, and she spoke with an icy tone.
The death of her mother had always been a thorn in her heart, and now it was time to remove it.
"Is that so!"
Itachi's poker face didn't change at all, as if he didn't care.
"Right!" Quan glanced at Sasuke and threatened in an unfriendly tone, "If you can't defeat me, Sasuke will have to pay with his life for our help!"
Yes, killing Itachi wasn't difficult for them, but the issue was killing with a vengeance.
At the very least, Itachi had to be defeated in an all-out battle to crush his arrogance and bring him down.
"..."
Itachi never expected that they would threaten him like this.
If it was his own life, he wouldn't care, as he had longed for death.
But using his brother's life... that was unacceptable.
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Initially, he was willing to slaughter the entire clan to keep Sasuke alive, so how could he not value him now?
Thinking of this, he glanced at Sasuke, who was under genjutsu control, and prepared to take him first.
Whoosh!
A golden light flashed, and Minako, with her golden short hair, appeared in front of Sasuke, then disappeared with him.
"You..."
Itachi was truly enraged.
"Even if we go too far, would it be as excessive as when you slaughtered your entire clan for the village?"
Quan retorted.
Yes, now he couldn't even bear a threat from his brother.
Back then, you directly slaughtered the entire Uchiha clan, which was far more excessive than this.
"At that time, I had no choice. If I didn't do that, the village would have fallen into chaos, giving other villages an opportunity!"
Itachi explained.
The reason he explained was because Sasuke was in their hands.
If not for the threat to Sasuke, he would have kept a cold face and never revealed any information.
"But why did you slaughter even the non-ninja Uchiha?"
Yes, this was what Quan couldn't understand the most.
Even if you slaughtered all the Uchiha ninjas to prevent Konoha from falling into civil war, what wrong did the ordinary clan members do?
As for them threatening Konoha? Please, the ninja clans of the Hokage Lineage have had a much greater impact on Konoha.
Itachi had no words to refute.
He couldn't very well say it was to resolve the conflict between the Uchiha and the Hokage Lineage and uphold the family's honor, could he?
But he didn't consider who caused the conflict.
Hmm, if he killed everyone, then naturally, no one would tarnish the family's 'honor' in the future.
An extremely extreme mindset!
This is the price of opening the Sharingan through shortcuts.
The original thoughts and concepts become obsessions, as if under the influence of genjutsu.
Quan's eyes turned into the three-tomoe state.js,
Whoosh!
Her body appeared behind Itachi like a phantom.
Whether it was physical strength or eye power, she completely overwhelmed him. The only two spirit tools that could turn the tables for Itachi, she had prior knowledge of, so she went all out from the start.
Hiss!
A wound appeared on Itachi's shoulder.
If she had been a little slower just now, her arm might have been severed.
But before Itachi could counterattack, Quan retreated first.
Too weak! His strength was truly feeble.
"What are you doing?"
Itachi frowned, puzzled. If she had pursued him just now with that speed, he might have been driven into a corner. But he didn't expect her to suddenly stop, which left him perplexed.
"Drink this!"
Quan threw a potion at Itachi.
And at this moment, he had no choice but to instinctively catch it.
With Sasuke in her hands, if he didn't want to see anything happen to him, he naturally had to obey.
Gulp!
Itachi drank it without hesitation.
However, after drinking the potion, his face became incredibly colorful.
(End of Chapter)
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