Chapter 10 - Sasuke and Itachi
As night approached, the groups of Naruto and Sasuke were resting after the first day of the journey back to Konoha. During the day, they had to cross the Land of Lightning that was filled of forests and small mountains. Now they were in a forest clearing.
Naruto was in a very good mood. Sasuke finally returned to Konoha, but for now it was just to get revenge on Itachi. Also, he was fulfilling the dream of his parents and brother, which was to form the organization Jinchurikis Guardians. The Kumo kunoichi named Rin was the first official member.
Meanwhile Sasuke remained calm as usual, at least in appearance. Inside, he was developing possible strategies for his revenge. He learnt new techniques in Kumogakure, which replaced the Cursed Seal lost in his battle with Orochimaru.
And Sakura was worried about the fate of Team Seven after the battle of the Uchiha brothers. What would Sasuke do after that? In addition, she was against the decision of Itachi of dying without telling the truth to his brother. The Sandaime Hokage was already dead, so why not telling the truth? Or maybe more people ordered the Uchiha Massacre?
"Alright young ones" Yahiko said cutting the flow of thoughts of everyone. "You have to look for firewood, food and water. Any volunteers? "He asked.
All the young ninjas looked around to see who was going to do those tedious tasks.
"Okay, I'll do the teams" decided the orange haired, seeing that no one said anything.
In the end, all were divided into four groups of two: Naruto and Rin would take care of the food, Suigetsu and Sakura of firewood, Yahiko and Karin of, and Jugo and Sasuke would stay to watch the camp.
The Jinchurikis went into the forest to hunt.
"We started on the wrong foot, so I'll introduce myself again," said Naruto. "My name is Naruto Uzumaki and I'm from Konoha".
"Nice to meet you, I'm Rin Yotsuki from Kumo!" replied the girl energetically.
"I think you and I will get along well," said Naruto.
"Well I'm not sure about that. You'll be my boss right? "Rin asked.
"Well, I'm the Jinchuriki of Kyubi so it's natural" Naruto said with a bit of arrogance.
"And why is that? You're not stronger than me, " Rin protested.
"No offense, but I'm much stronger" Naruto said. "I aspire to the position of Hokage".
"You have a dream so boring?" Rin asked uninterested.
"Yes. Don't you want to be Raikage? "
"Watching my father, I don't want to spend all day sitting in an office. The outside world is more exciting "Rin said spreading her arms out to the sides.
"If you say so," said Naruto. "Well, let's hunt a rabbit or something."
Yahiko and Karin were by a river. The Konoha nin looked at Karin curiously and she felt uncomfortable.
"What are you looking at, stupid?" Karin said adjusting her glasses.
"Your red hair... Are you an Uzumaki?" Yahiko asked.
"H-how do you know that?" Karin asked. "Few people know of them."
"That blond guy and I are of that clan. That would make us cousins "Yahiko said thoughtfully.
"What?! Do I have relatives? "Karin said with enthusiasm, but soon adopted a grumpy face. "Don't think that makes me happy!" she said defensively.
"Tsundere, huh? That's what I supposed "thought Yahiko. "Listen, I would like to gather all the descendants of the clan. Since some are still alive, I would like to put them together in Konoha. "
"Do you know that can cost you all your life?" Karin said with her mouth open. "Only a foolish idealist has dreams like that," she said.
"I know it's almost impossible, but while I have strength I will try until the end" Yahiko said, looking at the sky.
Karin remained silent and pondered the proposal. Since she could remember, she was always alone. Until Orochimaru appeared and gave her a reason to live and feel accepted. His death at the hands of Sasuke made Karin to rethink her life, and she decided to follow the Uchiha who she was in love with.
"I don't want to go" said the redhead. "I don't need it".
"I thought so" Yahiko said with a smile. "But you know, you can join someday if you want" Yahiko finished collecting water and left.
Karin watched him go and decided to detect his chakra. It was neither hot nor cold, but temperate. It seemed that this man was not a delusional, but someone realistic with dreams. And he especially had a lot of determination.
"Yahiko Namikaze… How interesting" thought Karin and followed him back to camp.
In a more distant place, Zetsu appeared. He left the ground in a hollow with high rock walls full of holes. At the bottom was a huge skeleton of a giant animal, which was opposite the entrance of a den. It was the Mountain' Graveyard.
Zetsu came in, and walked through a long tunnel leading into a cave. In the background were two huge wooden doors that the humanoid crossed. The doors were the entrance to a large room, which had inside a giant statue of wood.
The statue represented a monstrous giant with nine eyes and a large mouth full of sharp teeth. The statue was sitting in the lotus position, with its arms bent upwards and hands with shackles. From his back sprouted a series of branched protrusions. Furthermore, the statue was on a huge flower. That was the Gedo Mazo or Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
"Zetsu, you're back," said the voice of a masked man. "What news do you have?"
"Yahiko has managed to convince the Raikage to his plan. The new Jinchuriki of Rokubi is going with him, "said Black Zetsu.
"Has he gone for the most difficult one in the first place? How reckless "Madara said admiringly. "He is definitely a good opponent."
"Well, listen to this. Sasuke goes with him! "The White Zetsu said.
"He surely has played with Itachi's card" Madara said. "If he is in Konoha, they may fight in the Nakano temple".
"You're going to see them fight?" The Black Zetsu asked.
"No. You go and record it with your technique "Madara ordered.
"Yay, it should be fun!" the White Zetsu said.
"Madara, is not dangerous to leave Yahiko act freely?" The Black Zetsu asked again.
"It has been some time since somebody challenged me like this. Yahiko reminds me of Tobirama Senju, because despite not having much power he is a good strategist. This world is a chessboard, and Yahiko and I move tabs "Madara said arrogantly. "I hope it's a great game."
The groups of Naruto and Sasuke finally reached Konoha. Sasuke noted that the village was still as peaceful as ever, and it brought back good memories of his time as a member of Team Seven. But he remembered his priority right now.
"Where is my brother?" he asked Yahiko rudely.
"Don't be in such a hurry" replied coldly the orange haired. "First we have to go see Hokage-sama."
"What for? It's a waste of time "the Uchiha said with disdain.
"You don't think entering Konoha like nothing had happened, right?" Yahiko said sarcastically. "It makes sense to announce your arrival to the head of the village, before anything."
"Cut the crap. I'm just staying for a little ".
"What will you do after killing Itachi? You cannot be a ninja without Village. Unless you're a mercenary, but they are not well regarded "Yahiko said.
"I follow my own rules" Sasuke said with a tone of superiority.
"I definitely don't like you" Yahiko said with narrowed eyes. "Hey Naruto, can I kill him?"
"No!" Naruto answered immediately. "Nii-sama, how would you like that I wanted to kill Itachi?"
"I would say go ahead" Yahiko said without hesitation. "Although I don't think you could."
"So strong is he?" Naruto asked.
"He is much better ninja than me," admitted Yahiko. "I've never won him. But we fought seriously only once. Don't know if I could beat him now. "
"You will not have another chance," said Sasuke. "Itachi will die today," he said.
"We'll see, Sasuke Uchiha" Yahiko said and smiled mysteriously.
All ninjas went to the Hokage building, to see Tsunade. The townspeople turned to look at them as if they had nothing better to do. This aroused the curiosity of Rin Did they never seen shinobi? They were very different from the people of Kumo. Honestly, they looked very silly.
"Hey Naruto" she asked pulling the blond's sleeve. "Do people here always act in that way?"
"Normally yes. In Konoha we are very simple: if you see something new, look at it "Naruto said. "But they're good people."
"Oh I see" Rin said nodding. "And what about those heads of the mountain?"
"You mean the Hokage Monument?"
"Ahhh, so that's that. In Kumo we have golden statues "said Rin.
"Golden? How cool "Naruto whispered with wide eyes.
"And is there only one Hokage woman? How is she? "
"She is an accumulation of faults" Naruto said. "She's bossy, loud, violent, irritable, alcoholic, avaricious and a professional liar. Not an example to follow. "
"Really?" Rin said with stars in her eyes. "How great! I want to meet her as soon as possible "he said enthusiastically.
"Didn't I just say she's a bad influence?" Naruto said.
"HEY YOU!" Yahiko and Sakura exclaimed at once, hitting the blonde in the head. "DO NOT TALK BAD OF HER!"
"GUEH" said Naruto. "What's wrong with you? Are you the official advocates of Tsunade-obaa-chan? "
"Yes" said Sakura. "Tsunade-sama is not perfect, but cares about others."
"It's as Sakura says. Also, if you criticize, she will beat you "Yahiko warned.
"Okay, okay, I get it," Naruto said. "I was just telling Rin the truth, ttebayo".
Tsunade Senju was in her office, with a tremendous headache. She had just met with the Council of Elders composed by Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane. The three had shown against the return of Yahiko, Konan and especially Itachi.
Tsunade accused them of being afraid of losing their credibility with all the Jonin and clan leaders because of their participation in the Uchiha Clan Massacre. Moreover, she made clear that the youths of Team Keima were the future of Konoha, perhaps as counselors. The three elders left saying they would monitor everything carefully.
The Hokage sighed resignedly and took out a bottle of sake, which was kept in a secret drawer of her desk. She got comfortable and poured a small amount of alcohol in a glass. But just as she was going to drink, the door swung open.
"Tsunade-obaa-san!" Yahiko said.
"Tsunade-obaa-chan!" Naruto said.
The two brothers were frozen to see that Tsunade was about to drink. Quickly the woman saved the sake and stiffened, trying to hide her actions shamelessly.
"We saw it all, baa-chan" Naruto said. "You see how she was drinking? Nii-sama, you owe me money "
"Okay, take it" Yahiko said protesting and gave him a note. "Baa-san, I'm disappointed," he added.
"Don't you know how to knock?" Tsunade asked with a frown. "What do you want?"
"We have brought Sasuke" Naruto exclaimed and pulled the raven's arm to get him into the office.
"Don't touch me" Sasuke protested.
"Come on man, don't be so grumpy" Naruto said.
"OUT OF MY WAY" demanded a very energetic female voice. A red and yellow spark pushed the two boys and was placed in front of Tsunade. Rin grabbed both hands of the Hokage and began to chatter. "How beautiful you are! You are certainly a perfect woman. Would you like to be my mother? "
"Hey you" said Yahiko and pulled Rin back. "You're a foreigner, so from now on don't talk".
"Ehhh?" Rin said puffing her cheeks. "You're bad. Carrot! " she pointed him with her index.
"How dare you?" Yahiko said with fire in his eyes. "Naruto, control your subordinates!"
"Why me?" Naruto asked.
"Yes that. I don't take orders from a hippie of Konoha "said Rin.
"SILENCE EVERYONE" Tsunade yelled throwing her desk through the window. All present fell silent and the Hokage took a deep breath. "Look, I have a huge headache and the last thing I need is noise. Yahiko, explain what is this all about. "
"This energetic girl is Rin Yotsuki, the daughter of Yondaime Raikage. She is the new Jinchuriki of Rokubi and first member of my organization, "said the young man.
"I see," said Tsunade. "Welcome to Konoha" she greeted Rin.
"Thank you!" Rin said smiling. "By the way I have a question. Are there casinos in this city? "
"So I'd wish" said Tsunade. "I wanted to build one but they didn't let me."
"What a shame" Rin said.
"Can we stop this crap?" Sasuke asked irritably. "Tell me where is Itachi now" he demanded.
"My, my, my" Tsunade said. "Sasuke Uchiha, the boy so obsessed with revenge that left Konoha. You know the trouble you have given me? "
"I don't care" Sasuke replied arrogantly. "Just tell me where is my brother."
"Stay cool, spoiled brat" said Tsunade. "As you are a missing-nin, you are in no position to ask for anything."
"Hmph, Konoha actually owes me a favor. I killed Orochimaru so you should be grateful "said the Uchiha.
"So you know to negotiate" the Hokage said with a cynical smile. "Who are the guys who accompany you?"
"They are my team Taka"
"So you are a gang of young rebels seeking revenge" Tsunade said. "Are they lonely people like you?"
"What is it Hokage? Are you interested in them? "
"Not much" said Tsunade. "If I wanted to, I could order the ANBU kill you all in a few seconds."
Everyone tensed. Suigetsu put his hand to his huge Kubikiribocho, Karin pulled a kunai and Jugo was about to use his ability of the Sage Transformation. Naruto, Sakura and Rin put a face, and Yahiko stood before the Hokage to defend her. But to everyone's surprise, Sasuke raised his right hand to signal ceasefire.
"Stop it guys," he ordered calmly. "We have not come to fight with Konoha."
"I like that. Act wisely "Tsunade approved. "I'm willing to readmit you in Konoha if you meet two conditions."
"What are those conditions?" The Uchiha asked.
"The first is that you will be watched over for an entire month. You'll have to report to me to me every day. And the second condition is that when you do missions you will be accompanied by some ANBU or Jonin. Do you understand? "
"Can I keep my team Taka?"
"Okay. Also we will give back your old apartment, "Tsunade said.
"Thank you. Now I'm going "Sasuke said.
He and everyone else left the office. When leaving the building, the two groups stopped.
"Well then I'll send word to your brother you're here, Sasuke" Yahiko said. "He will tell you the place and time of the duel."
"Hmph, very well" said Sasuke.
"Naruto, you're coming with me. And you Sakura, take Rin to the hospital for a check" Yahiko ordered.
"Understood nii-sama" Naruto replied.
"Rin-san, can you come with me please?" Sakura asked.
"Okay!" the Kumo blonde accepted. "Good luck, Sasuke-chan" she desired.
All ninjas took separate paths.
Yahiko and Naruto entered the Uzumaki compound for the blonde to see his new home. The elder made a Kuchiyose no Jutsu: Item Version to invoke the house. The house had the kitchen just to the left of the entrance, a common lobby and the stairs going up to the second floor in front of the door. The living room was connected to the kitchen through a double sliding door.
"As you can see, the house is designed so that nine people can live in it," explained Yahiko.
"I see," said Naruto.
"It also has a basement. From now this house is yours. Everything that happens in here will be your responsibility, "said the orange haired.
"So I'm the fucking boss" Naruto said with a cocky grin.
"You know, leadership is not just a matter of giving orders. You must know how to take the right decisions. "
"I know, ttebayo. If I can get rid of the organization, I will be one step closer to being Hokage ".
"That's my brother! Now I'm leaving "Yahiko said goodbye.
The Namikaze went opposite and entered into his own home. In the couch of the living room, he met his friend Itachi. The Uchiha's eyes were narrowed as myopic, a sign that his sight was impaired.
"Hey, Itachi" Yahiko greeted him casually.
"You took a week," said Itachi in the same way. "Have you managed to convince the Raikage?"
"It was all thanks to Killer Bee-san. The Jinchuriki of Rokubi has come with us. "
"What about Sasuke?"
"As requested, we have brought him" Yahiko said.
"I see," Itachi said closing his eyes. He executed a Kuchiyose no Jutsu and called a raven black crow with a message for Sasuke. The bird looked at his caller and flew off.
"You're not going to back down?" Yahiko asked seriously.
"You know I won't" Itachi said. "This is the last time I see you."
"Does Konan know about this?"
"Yes. She is against my decision but will not interfere "Itachi said.
"I see".
"I want to ask one last thing. Take good care of her, "he asked with a smile.
"I will," promised Yahiko.
"I will prepare myself" Itachi said and left behind his best friend.
Sasuke was walking alone in the woods late at night. He had received the message from his brother, to fix the place of their duel to the death that would be in the Nakano Shrine of the Uchiha Clan. The raven went up some stone steps and stood before the red Torii, an arch formed by two vertical columns and two crossbeams in the upper part. Between the cross, was a tablet with the fan representing the Uchiha Clan.
The sanctuary was a traditional Japanese building, consisting of a high-ceilinged central part and two low-ceilinged side aisles. The roof of the central part owned a small structure jutting out a bit, and had a stone monolith. Sasuke looked for Itachi and decided to cross the Torii. By doing so, he noticed the shadow of a person above him. Two kunai were thrown and Sasuke jumped back to dodge them.
"Looks like your Sharingan has improved a lot, stupid little brother" said a deep voice.
"Uchiha… Itachi" replied Sasuke with restrained hate.
Sitting on the Torii was the figure of his hated older brother. His high-collared Akatsuki coat hid his whole face except the eyes. Those cold eyes had plagued him since the night of the Uchiha Clan Massacre. But Sasuke was not afraid. He only had an intense murderous intent.
"Yes, that's the look I wanted to see" approved Itachi standing, and unbuttoned two buttons of his coat. "You have taken longer than expected, but you have come."
"Hmph, I had to deal with a problematic white snake" Sasuke replied.
"So you killed Orochimaru. I did not expect that much from you. "
"If you underestimate me it will be the end for you, Itachi" Sasuke said.
"The price of killing him was losing the Cursed Seal" continued Itachi, ignoring his brother. "Nor you have the Mangekyo Sharingan. How do you plan to kill me exactly? I don't see how you ... "
Sasuke jumped into the air with great speed and a Chidori in his right hand. He climbed onto the Torii and stabbed a surprised Itachi in the chest. The older brother leaned over Sasuke, totally inert. The younger Uchiha smiled triumphantly and dropped the body of his brother.
"That's what you get for underestimating me" he said arrogantly.
But at the time, Itachi's body dissolved into a flock of crows and disappeared. Sasuke turned and watched in horror how Itachi threw a huge fireball, which hung over him. He was hit directly and the heat of the flames reduced his body to ashes. The attack came from the monolith of the roof of the temple where Itachi had been from the beginning.
"You attacked as impulsively as last time. Your eyes see nothing, stupid little brother "Itachi said disappointed.
But then Sasuke's burned body turned into a bunch of hawks and disappeared too. Itachi was slightly surprised, and at that moment a katana pierced his stomach from behind. It was Sasuke and his Sharingan looked at his brother.
"Did you really think I would attack without taking precautions? I can see through your Genjutsu "said Sasuke, who grabbed his sword with his right hand, and supported the left hand on the base of the hilt.
"You can make your own illusory jutsu, how stunning" praised Itachi. "By the way what do you want? You avoided a vital spot. "
"I wanted to ask you something. Who was your accomplice that night you killed the clan? "
"I see you've grown physically and mentally" Itachi said and smiled. "Lying has no sense so I'll tell you. I had an accomplice that night and his name is ... Madara Uchiha " he revealed.
"What?!" Said Sasuke surprised, but became angry and stabbed his sword deeper in the body of Itachi. "Don't lie! That man founded Konoha eighty years ago, he can't be living! "
"I thought so when I met him. But it's true, "said Itachi. "He is the best Uchiha in history, holder of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan".
"Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan?" asked Sasuke. "Is it better than yours?"
"It is the combination of two Mangekyo Sharingan. To achieve this, you get the eyes of another person and transplant them "said Itachi.
"You must steal the eyes of fellows Uchihas? Who would want that? "Sasuke asked disgusted.
"You know, Sasuke? The Mangekyo Sharingan gives you immense power, but in return you give your own view gradually. The only way to stop this deterioration is to take the Mangekyo Sharingan of another one "said Itachi.
"You let me live to steal my eyes someday?" Sasuke asked alarmed but realized something. "I don't have the Mangekyo Sharingan, you know? The condition was to kill my best friend and I could not. "
"True," said Itachi and internally lamented that his brother had grown up enough to realize that. Then he had a new plan to make Sasuke fight with everything. "As I said, Madara is very powerful. And now you can't kill me nor defeat him ever. Someday you'll need the Mangekyo Sharingan and my eyes. "
"Hmph, I don't need those eyes. Anyway I will kill you and I'll show that without these eyes, I am also strong "Sasuke said defiantly.
"I see," said Itachi. "Shall we start now?"
The Itachi that Sasuke was stabbing faded, revealing that it was another illusion. Back in reality, the real Itachi appeared from the back of the building and threw three kunai. Sasuke made a horizontal cut to the left with his katana to deflect, and Itachi took the chance to land and grab the right arm of his brother. Sasuke used his left arm to pull out a kunai and stab his opponent, but Itachi deflected it with his own kunai. Then he turned and threw Sasuke to the ground from the roof.
Sasuke fell hard and grunted in pain. No time to complain, he had to dodge a downward kick of Itachi giving a back flip. Then he tried a sword slash that Itachi dodged bending to the right. The older brother put his right hand over the left shoulder of the younger and passed over his head, to pull hard and send him into a tree.
"You're worse than me at taijutsu, Sasuke" Itachi said calmly. "Change your strategy."
"Shut up!" Said Sasuke but knew he was right. Then he sheathed his sword "in that case. Katon: Goukakyu no Jutsu! "
Sasuke threw a giant fireball towards Itachi, but he did the same. Both techniques of fire collided and pushed each other trying to gain control. Sasuke began to prevail, but then Itachi closed his right eye that began to bleed. When opened, his Sharingan revealed that his three-tomoed design was changed to a pinwheel.
"Amaterasu" Itachi said.
He looked toward the fireball and black flames were automatically created. The black fire consumed the normal fire, canceling Sasuke's technique. Itachi touched his bleeding eye in a gesture of pain. To use the Amaterasu, Itachi should concentrate much chakra in his eye and the pressure made it bleed. It was not a jutsu to overuse.
"Looks like that eye hurts, Itachi" Sasuke said.
"Maybe so, but Amaterasu is a great technique" Itachi replied. "You cannot dodge it easily."
"With a high speed you can do it" countered Sasuke.
"We'll see if that's true," said Itachi and he opened his right eye.
Sasuke then used his Raiton Chakra Partial Armor on the legs, and dodged the black flames that burned the tree behind him. Itachi was surprised by the speed of his brother, who had disappeared from view. He reappeared from behind and struck a side kick to the left side of Itachi, sending him into the door of the temple.
Itachi crashed through the door and fell on the seventh mat of right side of the main room. No reaction time, he received a kick to the chin that lifted him up and took him out through the roof. The speed and strength of Sasuke were tremendous, because the training with Raikage was very demanding. Itachi looked down with a pained expression.
"Susanoo" he murmured.
Sasuke looked up, watching the flight of Itachi. At that moment he made a Kage Buyo (Shadow Dance) and placed just behind his older brother. With his left hand, he turned Itachi to put him face down and horizontal to the ground. Then Sasuke spun around his heel, and with his right foot knocked Itachi down. In the fall Sasuke punched his brother in the stomach. They continued down and entered the temple through the hole in the ceiling. And just when they were about to land, Sasuke gave Itachi a kick with the heel of the left foot.
The clash of Itachi's body on the floor, came just on the seventh tatami mat of the right side of the main room. The floor there cracked and broke revealing a secret staircase. Sasuke and Itachi fell rolling on them and ended up in an underground room.
Sasuke was breathing hard from the effort made. He rose with difficulty and found the lifeless body of Itachi. "I noticed something strange during the bumps, but there seems to be nothing." It seemed that his brother had died, so he thought of leaving.
"Did you think my death would be like that?" Itachi asked. "I retire my words, your Taijutsu is excellent."
"So there really was something wrong" Sasuke said and turned. What he saw stunned him. A red aura of spiritual chakra was surrounding Itachi's body, and what appeared to be a ribcage protected him. "What's that?"
"It's Susanoo, the third power of the Mangekyo Sharingan" said Itachi. "I did not want to use it, but you forced me."
"I knew nothing" Sasuke said. He did not know how to counter the technique but noticed that the ribs were cracked. "When did you use it?"
"Since you sent me flying. Yet you've caused some damage, "said Itachi. "But this will be your end."
"If I give you a blow, those bones will be broken" Sasuke deduced. "You'll see my most powerful jutsu" he said.
Sasuke released a huge amount of Raiton chakra around him. The technique that he would use was the improved version of Kirin, but spent half his chakra. The other half had gone to use the Partial Armor Lightning. The younger brother concentrated the chakra in an electric dragon shape and prepared to launch it from his body.
"Be gone with the lighting" he told his brother. He saw how the spirit of his brother acquired muscle fibers but it was too late. "Raiton: Kirin!"
Sasuke shot his Jutsu, and being at such a short distance the potency was devastating. Itachi crossed his arms across his chest in a reflex but it was useless. The lightning tore the muscles the Susanoo and broke the ribcage into pieces. Itachi fell to the ground face up and coughed up blood.
Sasuke drew his sword with his right hand and walked slowly to his brother. At every step, the young Uchiha remembered the night when he discovered Itachi in front of the bodies of their parents. He also reminded the terrible Tsukuyomi after that.
But all would end once and for all. Sasuke put his foot next to Itachi and raised his sword, ready to deliver the coup de grace. The katana began to fall. 'Listen kid, do you have any idea how much your brother has sacrificed for you? 'Sasuke recalled Yahiko's voice. Finally the sword stuck.
"What is it, why do you doubt now?" Itachi said faintly, after seeing the blow had missed by a little.
"I ... there are two last things I want to know. Is the Uchiha Clan a clan full of hate? "Sasuke asked.
"Yahiko said something?" Itachi smiled internally. "Not exactly. The Uchihas have very powerful feelings, and pass from love to hate very quickly. You are an example of this since before you used to love me and now not. "
"Why did you erase the clan?"
"I told you, I wanted to measure my skills"
"LIAR!" Sasuke said, shaking with rage. "Everything you say is just lies! You're not the type of person who kills without reason ".
"You thought I was that type of person," said Itachi.
"NO! If you had wanted to kill me, you would have that night. To measure your skills you could have fought Madara, instead of waiting for me. I want the truth! "
Itachi remained silent and pondered the answer. If Sasuke knew it was an order, he would seek revenge against those who gave that order. If he said it was done because he wanted, Sasuke would not believe him. Then a third response came to his mind.
"Madara was the one who made me do it" Itachi lied. "He threatened to destroy all of Konoha and the Uchiha if I did not obey."
"Is that true? So you never wanted to kill the entire clan? "Sasuke asked.
"Of course not. Who would do that? "Itachi said.
"I see," Sasuke said thoughtfully.
"So what will you do?" Itachi said.
"Is not it obvious? I will kill Madara "Sasuke replied keeping his sword. Then, surprisingly, he helped his brother to stand on his feet.
"What are you doing?" Said Itachi while Sasuke passed his brother's arm over his shoulder.
"I don't do it for you" Sasuke said with indifference. "I have no reason to kill you now."
Itachi said nothing more and was led by Sasuke. He had to tell a half truth, but ultimately it was Sasuke who decided not to kill him. Now he had to go to Tsunade, to heal from his disease and continue the crusade against the enemy of the world.
Meanwhile, Sasuke had taken a load off his shoulders. No more hate, no more fear of being consumed by the darkness ... Now he could live in peace. Itachi was drove back to Konoha, to the Uzumaki compound. At the entrance of a house was Yahiko. He was surprised at first but quickly calmed down.
"I see you've come to your senses, Sasuke Uchiha" he said with a breathtaking tranquility.
"Hmph, shut up" Sasuke replied and left his brother in the ground.
"If you want to do something useful, come tomorrow morning to this house" Yahiko said. "Konan, I have good news!"
"Yahiko I'm not in the mood ..." said the blue haired coming out. Seeing Itachi, she put her hands to her mouth. "Itachi ... you're alive," she whispered.
"Of course!" Said Yahiko and patted his friend's shoulder. "Let's have dinner!"
Sasuke saw the good atmosphere that was there and wondered if Team Seven could be equal. He smiled slightly and went home.
End of chapter
Author Notes
Hi everybody. Here ends the Arc 2 of this fic, called "Rokubi and Sharingan". See you next time.