It was eight o'clock in the morning when Itachi woke up. He wiped the sleep from his eyes before getting up and getting dressed with his dried clothes. After dressing himself, he returned the room to its recent state, before he came. Itachi paused, then left the room and the inn.
Walking down the crowded street, Itachi felt hungry and decided to get something to eat. He went by a stand and then bought a rice ball. He ate it and then left again, going south towards Sasuke's group.
Team Hebi had woken up at seven o'clock and were also heading towards Itachi until Karin stopped abruptly. "What is it Karin?" Sasuke asked, stopped walking and turning his attention to the girl. Karin stared north.
"He's coming our way." she muttered.
Sasuke smirked faintly and then walked to a nearby cave. Karin looked over at Sasuke confusedly. "Come on you three, we'll set a trap." Sasuke said, still walking into the cave. They all did as they were ordered to do and followed Sasuke into the ominous cave.
"Look, I have a plan. I'll be out in the open while you three wait, hidden where your chakra presences are not detectable when Itachi comes. Karin, how far away is Itachi now?" Sasuke asked Karin. She nodded her head and then concentrated.
"Right now, he's about one and a half days away but at his speed, only one. He should be here tomorrow at 3:12 p.m." Karin stated. Sasuke nodded his head.
The next day at 3:00 p.m. , team Hebi were in their positions. Suigetsu, Juugo and Karin were using a genjutsu to stay within the walls of the cave. Sasuke was just standing in the cave, facing towards the cave opening. They were all ready to kill the older Uchiha.
Suddenly, a shadow appeared by the opening of the cave, suggesting that someone was close to the entrance. Footsteps were heard as a cloaked man walked into the cave. "Sasuke." He said.