In front of Yagyu's house.
Looking at Sasuke in front of him, Yagyu's face carried a slightly serious expression,
"Sasuke, you should already be able to use some of the power of the Curse Mark that Orochimaru left on your neck, right."
Whoosh.
Hearing Yagyu's words, Sasuke's expression changed, he looked up at him,
"How do you..."
In an instant, Sasuke's expression became filled with vigilance.
No ninja liked the feeling of their secrets being known by others.
Looking at the wary Sasuke, Yagyu shook his head,
"I have no interest in monitoring you, it is just that my teammate Anko has a defective Heaven Curse Mark, and I know far more than you imagine."
After a pause, Yagyu's face showed a trace of arrogance as he spoke,
"And with Orochimaru's methods, I do not even care about them, even Orochimaru himself is not my opponent, do you think I would covet the power he gave you, that kind of thinking only makes me find it laughable."
After saying this.
Yagyu turned and walked toward the bookstore.
"Your words..."
Just as Yagyu was about to step into the bookstore, Sasuke raised his head and asked,
"Yagyu, if it were you, could you let me gain enough power to kill Itachi."
Serious.
Only this Sasuke was serious.
Unlike his previous aloof personality, the Sasuke in front of Yagyu was more composed, more restrained, and no longer arrogant, toward someone he truly acknowledged as strong, he was willing to ask.
Tap.
Hearing Sasuke's question, Yagyu stopped.
He turned around and looked at him,
"Yes, but it will be very hard, and there is even a possibility that you may lose your life, how about it, do you want to try, you do not need to answer me now, I am about to go on a mission."
"After I return from the mission, you can tell me your choice."
The moment Sasuke asked that question.
Yagyu already knew he had made his decision.
It was just that Yagyu was about to leave with Jiraiya to find Tsunade, so there was no time to talk further, everything could wait until he returned.
Looking at Yagyu's back as he entered the bookstore, Sasuke clenched his fists,
"Even risking my life... hmph, that alone cannot scare me, I must become stronger."
After saying this as if encouraging himself, Sasuke turned and left.
Inside the bookstore.
Yagyu's mother, who had seen him talking with Sasuke, had a slightly puzzled expression.
"Sōsuke, are you very familiar with that Uchiha Sasuke."
Looking at her son, she asked,
"Weren't you two always rivals, could it be that girl Ino was lying to me."
Hearing his mother's question.
Yagyu smiled and said,
"Mom, we are no longer children, many things are changing, you do not need to worry, I know what I am doing."
Hearing this.
His mother rolled her eyes at him, but did not ask further.
She was just an ordinary woman, she did not understand many things, she only asked out of concern.
As for what Yagyu wanted to do, she did not intend to interfere.
After more than ten minutes.
Fully equipped, Yagyu walked out of the house,
"Mom, I am going out on a mission, when Ino comes back, tell her for me, the exact time of completion is uncertain, it will probably take about ten days to return."
Looking at Yagyu, his mother nodded,
"I understand, be careful during your mission, I will wait for you at home."
Hearing this.
Yagyu waved his hand, walked out the door, and disappeared into the street.
One hour later, at the entrance of Konoha.
After completing the registration, Yagyu left Konoha together with the energetic Naruto.
As for where they were going, that was up to Jiraiya.
Although Yagyu knew that Tsunade was most likely already in Tanzaku Town.
The next morning, walking along a main road.
Yagyu looked relaxed and carefree, with a comfortable expression on his face.
Meanwhile, the energetic Naruto kept circling around Jiraiya,
"Pervy Sage, what is that super powerful jutsu you mentioned, hurry up and teach me, that guy Sasuke learned that chirping Lightning Release jutsu from Kakashi-sensei, can you do it, teach me."
Lightning Release, Chidori, this jutsu made Uzumaki Naruto extremely envious.
Hearing Naruto's request.
Jiraiya, whose head was about to explode from the noise, snapped at Naruto,
"You are too noisy, that jutsu is called Lightning Release, Chidori, it is not suitable for you at all, it requires coordination with the Sharingan, not only can you not learn it, even if you do, you would not be able to use it, idiot."
But clearly.
Such advanced knowledge was far beyond Naruto.
So just as Yagyu expected, Naruto immediately started arguing with Jiraiya, making Jiraiya furious.
"Interesting."
Yagyu watched quietly without interrupting the interaction between the two, who were like a pair of comedic master and disciple.
Instead, he observed the surrounding scenery while continuing toward their destination.
Just as the three of them were chatting and traveling.
On a distant hill.
Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame stood among the rocks, looking toward the road where the three were.
"I did not expect that besides the Sannin, the Sage, Yagyu Sōsuke would also be accompanying them."
Kisame's expression was serious as he spoke,
"Even one of them alone is already difficult to deal with, now that two Kage-level fighters of Konoha are together, even if others come, they probably will not have a good outcome."
After speaking.
Kisame turned his gaze to Itachi, who was sitting on a rock beside him,
"What should we do, Itachi-san, do we continue the mission."
His face slightly pale.
Itachi shook his head and said,
"We will not continue, if it is only that Sage, we might die, if Yagyu Sōsuke is added, then we will definitely die."
Standing up.
Itachi put his hat back on and said,
"Forget it, the other conditions are not ready yet, there is no need to take risks now, yesterday's battle consumed me too much, let's go, if we are discovered, it will be troublesome."
After saying this, Itachi turned and left.
After using Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi consecutively yesterday, the burden on his body was too great.
So this time, Itachi did not plan to act against Naruto midway, and chose to retreat for now.
Kisame also looked at the three figures on the distant road.
Then followed behind Itachi.
Alone, he could do nothing as well.
Just like that.
A hidden crisis targeting Naruto.
Because of Yagyu traveling with him.
Quietly disappeared.
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