Even Karin and Hoshigaki Kisame guarding outside the base felt the violent impact, and their bodies were sent flying!
However…
There was one person present as steady as a mountain.
Akihara Kagura stood on the flat ground, gently raising his palm.
Vines emerged from the ground, catching all the Root Ninjas present, ensuring everyone landed safely!
"Lord Kagura!"
The Uchiha present finally found their backbone.
"Lord Kagura!"
"Lord Kagura, why are you here…"
Karin and Uchiha Sasuke landed beside Akihara Kagura, ready to inquire or report something, but were stopped by Akihara Kagura with a wave.
"No rush."
Akihara Kagura waved his hand, gazing at the towering blue Susanoo: "Let's wait until their battle is over…"
Crack!
A crack suddenly appeared in the armor of the red Susanoo!
The Yata no Kagami in the red Susanoo's hand truly lived up to its legend as a Divine Artifact, indeed blocking the powerful slash of the blue Susanoo's blade!
However…
The body of the red Susanoo couldn't hold out.
Even though the Yata no Kagami could block all attacks and counter with its original power, the red Susanoo's body couldn't withstand even the aftermath of this slash!
Crack crack…
The armor of the red Susanoo began to crack at an increasing rate!
In the next instant!
The entire red Susanoo disintegrated in a flash!
Uchiha Itachi spat out a mouthful of blood, barely able to suppress his pain, blood flowing continuously from the corner of his mouth as he felt a piercing pain in his eyes and brain!
As expected.
At the moment the red Susanoo disintegrated, the sealing power of the Totsuka Sword swiftly collapsed, and Uchiha Madara finally slowly released his Susanoo.
"I have many ways to break your Susanoo."
Uchiha Madara landed beside Uchiha Itachi, still watching him arrogantly: "But, let this slash be a reward for daring to challenge your predecessor…"
This battle…
Uchiha Itachi had already lost to Uchiha Madara.
Uchiha Itachi covered his lips, blood once again seeping from his fingers, his body faltering, unable to stand!
Uchiha Itachi could only stand amidst the ruins, his body leaning against a marked wall of the Uchiha Clan, turning to scan the crowd, searching for something among them.
However…
Instead of finding what he sought…
He found himself facing a group of his clansmen, eyes filled with hostility.
"Kill him!"
"He must be killed here!"
"Just a mongrel who betrayed his clan…"
All the Uchiha present slowly began to encircle Uchiha Itachi, their faces mercilessly revealing killing intent upon realizing he was still alive!
Behind these clansmen, Uchiha Itachi saw the figure of Akihara Kagura, the man who had been his opponent since the Chunin Exams…
Akihara Kagura seemed to notice Uchiha Itachi's gaze, turning back towards him, a strange smile on his face…
What's that guy…smiling about?
Uchiha Itachi's brows furrowed, not wanting to look at Akihara Kagura anymore, for his body was on the verge of collapse ever since his Susanoo had been shattered. His chronic illness had always been torturing him, his body only able to lean against the wall…
As for now…
Even if his clan didn't make a move, he would die here.
Uchiha Itachi wanted, before his death, to find his brother, Uchiha Sasuke. He wanted, before dying, to say something to Sasuke…
However…
Uchiha Sasuke appeared beside Akihara Kagura.
Uchiha Sasuke looked at his brother with a face full of loathing, seemingly disgusted at Uchiha Itachi for not dying in the Susanoo battle earlier.
Under Uchiha Itachi's watch, he saw Akihara Kagura pat Uchiha Sasuke's shoulder, the resentment and impatience on Sasuke's face gradually dissipating.
This brother…
Appeared closely aligned with Akihara Kagura.
The brother who was once closest to him would no longer approach him, instead following an enemy long held, obediently listening to that enemy's orders…
"Cough cough…"
Uchiha Itachi spat another mouthful of blood!
What's happening now…
Is this the price he must pay?
But…
Perhaps dying this way is alright…
If he dies like this, enduring this cruelty, it can be atonement for past sins, because Sasuke has at least found a home now…
Maybe…
For Sasuke, perhaps his current life is not so bad…
At least Sasuke is not alone now, and has the goal of resurrecting the Uchiha, with many Uchiha surrounding him, the only nuisance being Akihara Kagura…
"Want to see him one last time?"
Akihara Kagura glanced at Uchiha Sasuke beside him, asking: "His body seems to be failing, though Uchiha Itachi might lack humanity, he's still your brother…"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke turned his head away in impatience.
"Come on, I'll accompany you to see him."
Akihara Kagura took Uchiha Sasuke, step by step, towards Uchiha Itachi, softly saying: "After all, we've known each other since we were ten…"