Chapter 222: This is F*cking Susanoo
Uchiha Itachi showed no emotional fluctuation.
Anyone who knows Orochimaru even a little knows he has ill intentions toward Sasuke.
Teaching him diligently was merely an investment in the future.
Uchiha Itachi's purpose for coming to Otogakurewas indeed for Sasuke, just as he said.
First, he wanted to test his capacity and see how far his strength had reached, and whether he could withstand Orochimaru.
Second, he wanted to know if his path had strayed; if it had, the Kotoamatsukami in his hands would be of use.
For him, Kotoamatsukami had only two targets: Naruto and Sasuke.
The former was Konoha's most important weapon, and the latter was of Uchiha blood, his younger brother.
Regardless of who it was, he didn't want to see either of them deviate from the Will of Fire.
Encountering Orochimaru and the two children was merely an accident.
If possible, Uchiha Itachi did not want to meet them.
Orochimaru could be described as extremely difficult to eliminate.
There was no other way except for the seal of the sword of totsuka.
But he was unwilling to add more burden to his body.
Because of The Fool's repeated interference, his eyes had almost reached their limit.
The remaining Dōjutsu Power was reserved for Sasuke.
The two children... he didn't know how to face them.
There was no need for recognition.
Given the crimes he had committed, he could only bring them pain.
It was better for them not to know.
Besides, based on his understanding of Sasuke, he would likely take the two of them away.
If they returned to Konoha, it would be for the best.
Uchiha Itachi raised two fingers pressed together, a faint Chakra flowing.
Orochimaru immediately lowered his head slightly, no longer looking directly into his eyes.
His own Genjutsu was not bad, but unfortunately, Uchiha Itachi was superior.
In a battle between Genjutsu Ninjas, being a step behind means it's difficult to compensate.
Especially when facing the Uchiha Clan.
But the expected attack did not arrive.
Crows flew about.
Uchiha Itachi disappeared from before him.
"Did he really come only for Sasuke?"
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed slightly.
Given Uchiha Itachi's personality, if he wanted to kill him, he wouldn't need to beat around the bush.
He turned and returned to the base.
Sasuke was still fighting Senju Tobirama.
Orochimaru suddenly snorted coldly.
He realized he might have been deceived once.
Uchiha Itachi probably didn't know where Sasukewas.
But he had just acted as a guide.
Orochimaru fell into thought.
Uchiha Itachi didn't come earlier or later, but arrived just when his Living Corpse Reincarnationcooldown was about to reset.
Was it to stop him?
To carry out the plan early?
Orochimaru hesitated for a moment.
Because he hadn't anticipated Uchiha Itachi in his original plan.
"Lord Orochimaru."
Yakushi Kabuto noticed him and was slightly surprised.
A battle didn't occur?
"Kabuto, what has the Akatsuki Organization been doing lately?"
"I was just about to tell you about that."
Yakushi Kabuto took out a scroll; the speed at which he received news was naturally not as fast as Konoha's.
"Because of the Tianming Organization's intervention, the Akatsuki Organization quickly shifted their target to Kumogakure after failing to capture the Ichibi, and they have successfully captured the Nibi."
"The Tianming Organization didn't appear?" Orochimaru asked.
"No," Yakushi Kabuto shook his head.
"What on earth does The Fool want to do?"
Orochimaru muttered to himself; he increasingly couldn't understand what the Tianming Organization was doing.
"Is your group gathered just to mind other people's business?"
"At least the Akatsuki Organization has the Infinite Tsukuyomi plan."
"Does the Tianming Organization not have any proper business?"
"According to the rules of the Akatsuki Organization, Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigakimust have also been given capture missions. Appearing in Otogakure is likely Uchiha Itachi's personal decision."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded and said nothing.
He knew what Orochimaru was worried about.
With the plan about to be implemented, encountering a powerhouse like Uchiha Itachi only adds variables.
As for whether he would change his strategy because of Uchiha Haru and Uchiha Ki, based on his understanding of Orochimaru, it was absolutely impossible.
He would not be soft-hearted about what needed to be done.
Someone who could change him had not yet appeared in this world.
"Sasuke hates Uchiha Itachi to the bone. Why not let the two of them meet?"
Orochimaru's thoughts turned as he said, "A battle will inevitably occur. As long as we don't let Uchiha Itachi take Sasuke away, the outcome is inconsequential to us. It would be best if they both end up wounded, so we can deal with both of them together."
"I understand."
Yakushi Kabuto replied, "Uchiha Itachi wants to see Sasuke; he will likely find an opportunity to send him a message."
"Then let's give him an opportunity," Orochimarusaid calmly.
That night.
Naruto appeared in Otogakure.
He changed his Chakra as usual.
"Uchiha Itachi has come to Otogakure."
Sasuke spoke in a calm tone.
"You met him?"
Naruto was somewhat surprised.
Not surprised about Uchiha Itachi, but surprised that Sasuke's reaction was so calm.
Normally, when encountering his brother, he would usually lose his mind.
"It wasn't me, it was Haru."
Sasuke shook his head and said, "She said she met a young man who looked a lot like me while playing outside during the day. Moreover, Yakushi Kabuto was very nervous, and even Orochimarurushed over later."
Naruto raised an eyebrow.
This little girl is really smart.
It also showed that she had a good relationship with Sasuke.
Indeed.
Orochimaru was busy with various experiments and Ninjutsu all year round and didn't have much time.
And with his personality, he wasn't suited for babysitting.
Uchiha Ki was often scared into crying loudly.
Uchiha Haru, on the other hand, wasn't afraid at all.
This also led to her being well-liked by Orochimaru.
Naruto reckoned that even if he heartlessly looked for a vessel, the unlucky one would probably be Uchiha Ki.
Besides Orochimaru, it was mainly Yakushi Kabutowho was looking after them.
But the two children liked Sasuke more.
He was cool and handsome.
For children, the attraction was great.
Plus, Sasuke was also very good to them.
"Uchiha Itachi probably sought you out because of the battle in Sunagakure. Without a doubt, he will certainly contact you."
Naruto patted his shoulder. "Isn't this what you've been looking forward to?"
"I will defeat him," Sasuke clenched his fists.
"Do you still have no clue about your Susanoo?"
"No."
"Perhaps your direction isn't quite right."
Naruto said, pondering.
Because in the original work, his awakening of Susanoo wasn't as troublesome as it is now.
It was used during the Five Kage Summit.
But now, he fights with the Second Hokage and Third Raikage all year round, so the pressure is definitely sufficient.
The only difference lies in the Magical Girl.
"Talk to Kyubey."
Naruto suggested.
Sasuke was slightly stunned.
Ever since he got Sage Mode, he rarely used Magical Girl Mode.
First, because it wasn't necessary.
Second, because the consumption was too great.
"I will."
Sasuke nodded.
He had no doubts.
Naruto had once taken him to the Naka Shrine.
There, he learned the origin of the Magical Girl.
It was a certain Dōjutsu awakened by an ancient Uchiha senior, passed down through the bloodline due to various accidents.
Descendants have a certain chance of obtaining it.
Out of innate Uchiha pride, Sasuke didn't think it was fake.
After all, many outrageous Dōjutsu had indeed appeared.
A few days passed.
"Sasuke, Suigetsu Hozuki has escaped from the laboratory. He possesses his family's secret Water Release technique. In Otogakure, besides Lord Orochimaru, only your Lightning Release counters him, so please go and capture him back."
"Fine."
Sasuke glanced at Yakushi Kabuto and nodded.
He asked for the direction and headed out directly.
After leaving Otogakure, he entered a forest and stopped.
A crimson color appeared in his eyes.
Sasuke drew the sword of the thunder god, brilliant electrical light flickering. He raised the sword, about to stab it into the stream in front of him.
"Hey, hey! Stop! If you stab it in, someone will die!"
A stream of water splashed up from the creek, quickly transforming into Suigetsu Hozuki.
"Why did you run?"
Sasuke lowered the sword of the thunder god and asked.
Running didn't matter.
Although he had taken him as a subordinate, overall, there wasn't much sentiment.
It's just that at this particular time, it seemed exceptionally different.
"They stuff things into your body every day. If it were you, wouldn't you run?"
"How did you get out?"
"While they weren't paying attention, I left some water stains when I was being stuffed into a large glass tube, and then I found an opportunity to take them out."
Suigetsu Hozuki shook his head with a proud face and said, "How's that? Am I smart or what?"
"Idiot."
Sasuke already felt that something was seriously wrong.
He activated his Mangekyo Sharingan and surveyed the surroundings.
Suigetsu Hozuki's expression instantly stiffened. Not understanding why, he scratched his hair and asked, "What's going on?"
Sasuke ignored him.
The next moment.
Suigetsu Hozuki raised his hand, making a pistol shape, aiming at Sasuke's heart.
Water Release: Water Gun Technique!
A burst of liquid erupted from the tip of his index finger, soaring instantly like a bullet.
Sasuke had no time to react, and his body was pierced.
But no blood flowed out.
With a bang, a piece of wood was left behind.
The sound of birds chirping rang out behind Suigetsu Hozuki.
Sasuke expressionlessly drove the sword of the thunder god into his back.
A puddle of water scattered.
He turned his body, and the sword of the thunder god, along with his right arm, plunged into the creek, countless lightning flashes exploding.
Only a few screams were heard.
Suigetsu Hozuki surfaced on the water.
His body twitched incessantly.
Sasuke extended two fingers and said softly, "Genjutsu: Release!"
Suigetsu Hozuki's body jolted, and he shouted loudly, "Sasuke, it's the Sharingan!"
A scorching aura suddenly descended.
Above their heads, several clusters of flames abruptly appeared, like petals of a flower, drifting in all directions.
Sasuke looked up, placed his left hand by his mouth, and suddenly a massive fireball soared into the sky.
Seeing this, Suigetsu Hozuki liquefied again.
As the saying goes, when the big brother and second brother fight, it's the third brother who dies.
He didn't want to get involved in a fight between two Uchihas.
Better to leave first.
Brilliant firelight dashed wildly across the sky.
Sasuke retreated a few steps and locked onto Uchiha Itachi's position. Lightning gathered in his hand, instantly transforming into countless sharp senbon.
The trees hit by the attack turned charred and caught fire.
A ghost-like figure rushed out.
He gave a casual flick.
A dazzling flower of flame bloomed.
Sasuke slashed with his sword.
Chakra turned into a wave of air, directly breaking through the flames.
But the shuriken hidden within suddenly accelerated, bursting with waves of wind.
Sasuke still had no intention of dodging.
A green snake appeared and bit the shuriken.
"A snake from Ryūchi Cave? Not surprising."
Uchiha Itachi quietly met Sasuke's gaze.
In the battle two days ago, he had already experienced his Lightning Release.
Especially the Lightning Release Chakra Mode; it was very strong.
Given that the Shapeshifting Technique could not use the Mangekyo Sharingan, he and Kisame Hoshigaki were forced into a very passive position.
When meeting a man who is faster in every aspect, no amount of skill is easy to display.
But today is different.
"But it's of no use."
Uchiha Itachi shook his head slightly.
"Is that so?"
Sasuke tried his best to maintain his composure and said, "Aoda."
Aoda instantly melted away into a green light.
Eye shadow appeared.
"Sage Mode?"
Uchiha Itachi's eyes flickered a few times.
He had seen Jiraiya's Sage Mode.
But he didn't expect that Sasuke, following Orochimaru, had actually also learned to use Natural Energy.
This was a bit troublesome.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
Sasuke opened his mouth and spat out another large fireball.
But compared to before, it had expanded nearly five times.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a miniature sun.
"It seems you haven't wasted these years."
Uchiha Itachi felt the startling heat wave, his hair flying in all directions, and a crimson hue appeared in his eyes.
"But what the Uchiha Clan takes pride in is more than just Fire Release."
Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique!
One of the high-level Genjutsu that can be performed just by meeting eyes, without needing hand seals.
It is only slightly inferior to Tsukuyomi.
A Genjutsu exclusive to the Sharingan.
Uchiha Itachi had once used this technique to defeat Orochimaru.
But the flames remained as before.
Sasuke seemed completely unaffected.
Uchiha Itachi raised an eyebrow slightly.
His body was submerged in flames.
Crows drifted backward, gathering in the air.
Uchiha Itachi looked at Sasuke's eyes, and his gaze suddenly froze.
"I see, a snake's ocular membrane. A very clever approach."
He couldn't help but say in praise.
Sasuke's growth gratified him.
Back then, Orochimaru hadn't thought of such a way to evade his Genjutsu.
Perhaps it was due to the lack of Sage Mode.
"So today is the time you lose your life."
The corners of Sasuke's mouth curled up. As his voice fell, his body instantly burst with lightning, and the sword of the thunder god in his hand directly pierced his heart.
Sage Mode plus Lightning Release Chakra Modewas incredibly fast.
With a 'clang' sound.
Sasuke was directly bounced back.
A red light soared into the sky, covering his field of vision.
His heart skipped a beat as he looked at the massive skeleton guarding Uchiha Itachi.
It wore red Karasu-Tengu armor and held the Yata Mirror and the sword of totsuka, exerting an incredibly powerful pressure.
"This is the ultimate power of the Uchiha Clan, Susanoo."
There was no emotion in Uchiha Itachi's eyes, and his voice was as calm as water.
"A supreme power that can only be obtained by transcending family and best friends and clearly defining one's own capacity. Sasuke, since you have already awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, if you want to go a step further, you should understand this principle."
"..."
To this, Sasuke could only express that no matter how extravagantly you talk, I still can't beat Naruto.
Well, in his heart, the only one worthy of being called a best friend was that guy.
A slight fluctuation appeared in Uchiha Itachi's expression.
Sasuke's reaction was not within his expectations.
It was too flat.
There was a vague sense of estrangement.
"In that case, let me make you understand how invincible this power is."
Uchiha Itachi spoke no more.
The sword of totsuka swung violently.
Black flames suddenly rushed out like a flowing river.
Amaterasu!
Sasuke instantly felt a huge crisis.
He absolutely could not mess with these flames he had never seen before.
His body retreated violently.
He only left a blue shadow in the air that was invisible to the naked eye.
But the speed of the sword of totsuka was actually not slow at all.
The black flames instantly swallowed him.
A look of disappointment couldn't help but appear on Uchiha Itachi's face.
But then he was slightly stunned.
The sword of totsuka hadn't pierced Sasuke, but a massive magic wand.
A brilliant pinkish-white light filled the world.
Uchiha Itachi suffered a moment of absent-mindedness.
Behind Sasuke, a giant similar to his Susanooquietly emerged.
But it wasn't a skeleton.
A pure white long dress, red thigh-high socks, the bottom of the skirt was pink, with black patterns rotating like a galaxy.
Infinitely extending pink hair fluttered along with white angelic wings.
The girl closed her eyes, her exquisite face revealing an unspeakable mystery, as if she were a deity who did not belong to the mortal world.
Only one thought remained in Uchiha Itachi's mind.
Susanoo? This is f*cking Susanoo?