Naruto: Legend of the Ghost Rider Chapter 27: Truth about Itachi
After a bit of travelling, Thet reach their targets. The 8 were ready to fight. Ssuke and Naruto stepped up. It was then, that Naruto felt something.
"This is very weird. Sasuke, you may not believe me, but Itachi isn't evil. I can sense it. Defeat him, but don't kill him. Not until I know more" Naruto said. He unsheathed his Ryuja, and attacked Kisame.
"I don't care myself. Itachi. Let's see who has the stronger Sharingan" Sasuke said, activated his Mengekyou Sharingan. Itachi followed suite.
They both tried to send into their respective Illusion world, but failed. They all then looked to where Naruto was. He had disarmed Kisame. Kisame was also knocked out. Naruto looked at Itachi, with the Mengekyou sharingan.
"How is this possible?" Itachi demanded. Naruto smirked.
"A benefit of being a Ghost Rider Suigetsu, take care of Kisame when he wakes up" Naruto said. Suigetsu did listen to that.
"I haven't tried to kill you this time, based on Naruto's prediction. I have a very hard time reading this" Sasuke said. Itachi sighed. He took out a scroll, before taking off the Akastuki cloak.
"If you see my wrists bandaged up, it's because lately, I thought you were beyond saving, little brother. Gone to Orochimaru, and filled with hatred. I didn't mean for you to hate me, but..." Itachi said. Both Sasuke and Naruto looked over this. Naruto sighed.
"I know the Sharingan can be useful for forgery, but this writing, I know it's not possible to forge. It was the third's" Naruto said. This shocked everyone. Ssuke then read it out loud.
Itachi Uchiha.
I have given you a special S ranked mission, based on the information that you and Shisui have given me. As you are now aware, Orochiamru has made a deal with The Uchihas, to destroy Konoha entirely, making them the sole residents there. Orochimaru's only price, is Sauske, your younger brother. As you already knew this. Your mission to to do what it takes to prevent that. And as unfortunate as it is, the only option I see, is clan genocide. Destroy all Uchihas, minus Sasuke. Hopefully, we're preventing other Genocides from happening. Leave the village afterwards, and only return, when Sasuke has read this scroll. I, or whomever my successor is, will provide you with the funds after returning. Remember, this scroll will save you from execution when you return.
Many thanks.
Sarutobi
Saidaime Hokage
Clearly, everyone was surprised by this, but knew that this was the truth. Itachi held so much sorrow inside of him, that it caused him to be almost emotionless. Itachi let a single tear fall from his face. Sasuke looked at Itachi with disbelief.
"I wouldn't blame you for wanting to end my life here and now. If that is the case, I won't stop you" Itachi said. Naruto looked over to see Suigetsu had slain Kisame.
"Let's leave him. It's not like he's a threat anyways" Naruto said. Sasuke nodded. Naruto then went over to Kisame's corpse, and set it on fire.
"Now that this is settled, what will happen?" Suigetsu asked. Naruto sighed.
"Go our separate ways?" Naruto asked. Everyone nodded. With that, Suigetsu and Karin had left. Juugo remained behind. Naruto knew that was the plan.
"You've been slitting your wrists, haven't you?" Naruto said, now looking at the wrists with Byakugan. Itachi nodded.
"I'd rather not talk about it" Itachi simply said. Sasuke decided to leave it at that.