The Akatsuki's mission! Konoha's rare beast, Might Guy!
S-Rank Wanted Criminal, extremely dangerous!
Just like Orochimaru, who organized the invasion of Konoha just two days ago!
However, the reward for capturing an S-Rank Wanted Criminal is extremely generous!
For every one captured, the village will receive at least one million Copper Coins!
Although Shinki currently has some money, in the long run, those Copper Coins are simply not enough...
Ninja Tools are currently extremely expensive on the Black Market.
Explosive Tags are selling for hundreds of yuan each, and even ordinary Shurikens cost tens of yuan...
If the village didn't provide them with kunai, Shinki Naruto Kunai have to be very careful with how they threw them.
So Shinki started thinking, could he catch an S-Rank Wanted Criminal and make a fortune...?
It's somewhat difficult.
Because, as far as he knew, Uchiha Itachi was extremely strong, having graduated from the Ninja Academy at the age of seven!
This person is extremely skilled in Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, and Genjutsu.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to wipe out the Uchiha clan single-handedly.
"Tsk~"
Just as Shinki was struggling with his thoughts, he suddenly noticed a familiar figure outside the Ramen shop.
Kakashi-sensei!
Outside the Ramen shop.
Kakashi also noticed the two mysterious figures dressed in Black Robes standing at the entrance of the Ramen shop. He reached into his Ninja Tool Pouch and nervously gripped the Kunai inside.
In the two days since Shinki displayed his Wood Release abilities, he has already faced no fewer than twenty assassination attempts.
These two mysterious figures dressed in Black Robes are very likely also after the Shinki!
Then, Kakashi gave the Shinki a look, signaling Shinki to leave quickly.
After a slight hesitation, Shinki nodded, then pulled Naruto, who was eating Ramen, and activated the Flying Thunder God Technique.
"Whoosh!"
Teuchi was horrified to discover that the two children who had been sitting peacefully in the shop eating Ramen had vanished!
Just as he was nervously about to ask, he received a suggestive look from Kakashi.
The clever Teuchi nodded and withdrew.
Outside Ichiraku Ramen Shop, Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki, dressed in Black Cloud Robes, stood with their backs to Kakashi.
"Itachi-san; it seems we've been discovered."
Kisame grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp, shark-like teeth.
Let's ignore him for now.
Itachi spoke calmly, leading Kisame forward on his own.
Kakashi didn't rush to attack, knowing that Ichiraku Ramen Shop was located in the central area of Konoha, and if a battle broke out there, many buildings would inevitably be affected.
It's good to draw the battlefield outwards a bit.
So Kakashi followed Uchiha Itachi and the other person for a while.
On the way, he encountered Might Guy and Asuma.
After a brief exchange of glances, Asuma realized what was happening and went to the Hokage's Office for backup.
The outskirts of Konoha.
Uchiha Itachi suddenly stopped and said calmly, "Mr. Kakashi, you've been following us all this way."
Upon hearing this, Kakashi frowned, feeling that the voice was extremely familiar!
He stepped forward and asked, "Two unknown individuals have infiltrated the village; we must be careful."
Kisame gripped the greatsword wrapped in white bandages on his back.
"Shall we make a move? Itachi-san."
"No rush."
Itachi pressed his palm down.
Then, the two calmly turned around.
Itachi arrogantly removed the straw hat covering his face.
Upon recognizing the person as Uchiha Itachi, Kakashi's pupils dilated violently.
When Itachi first joined the Anbu, he worked under him.
Even at a young age, Itachi displayed talent far surpassing that of his peers!
Not only are they proficient in Taijutsu and Ninjutsu, but they also possess a powerful and enigmatic mind.
His genius was so great that even Kakashi, who became Jonin at the age of twelve and the Anbu Captain at the age of fifteen, was ashamed of himself!
Sure enough, not long after joining the Anbu, thirteen-year-old Itachi was promoted to captain!
Not long after, the Uchiha Clan was massacred, and Itachi defected from Konoha.
To be honest, Kakashi didn't believe it at first when he heard that Itachi had killed the entire clan all by himself.
After all, although the boy was deep and unfathomable, he was extremely loyal to Konoha.
Unfortunately, it has already happened.
"Mr. Kakashi, it's been a long time."
Itachi turned to face Kakashi and greeted him politely.
Kakashi was so nervous that sweat Kakuzu.
Although he was considered a genius back then, he has accumulated a lot of experience from completing missions over the years, and he also has the Sharingan that can copy Ninjutsu.
But facing Uchiha Itachi, I felt somewhat uncertain...
Kakashi composed himself and asked, "I didn't expect you to return to Konoha. Who is your target this time? The Shinki?"
"No, although a Wood Release Ninja has mastered Sage Art is indeed terrifying, he is not my target for this trip," Itachi said honestly.
Kakashi instinctively felt that Itachi wouldn't lie.
So, he quickly went through the list of people who might become Itachi's targets in his mind.
Could it be from Sasuke?
Does Itachi intend to return and wipe out his last remaining blood relative?
Wrong.
It's somewhat possible if he comes back alone.
But he brought someone else with him this time.
The tall guy was wearing the same clothes as him and didn't look like a nice guy either.
Kakashi overheard Jiraiya mention that after Uchiha Itachi defected from Konoha, he joined a mysterious organization called "Akatsuki".
That Black Cloud Robe should be the uniform of the "Akatsuki" organization.
Uchiha Itachi's trip to Konoha with that tall guy is very likely to complete Akatsuki's mission...
After much thought, Kakashi concluded that the two men's target was most likely the Nine-Tails inside Naruto!
It is said that Akatsuki has been secretly gathering Tailed Beast Information for many years!
"No matter what your purpose is in coming back this time, I won't let you succeed!"
Kakashi, holding Kunai, said seriously.
At that moment, Might Guy jumped to Kakashi's side, one hand behind his back and the other outstretched. "Yo! Kakashi, looks like you need my help!"
"Itachi-san, who's that watermelon-headed guy in the green jumpsuit?" Kisame glanced at Might Guy's outfit, found it somewhat amusing, and asked casually.
Guy roared, "I am the proud Blue Beast of the Hidden Leaf of Konoha, Might Guy!"
"What Blue Beast of the Hidden Leaf! I think it's clearly a rare and exotic creature."
Kisame took the Great Sword he had been carrying on his back. The Great Sword fell to the ground with a dull thud, creating a sizable crater.
Excitement flickered in Kisame Hoshigaki's small eyes.
"It seems a battle is unavoidable; Itachi-san."
As soon as Kisame finished speaking, Guy rushed forward and delivered a flying kick to Kisame's chest!
"Ada!"
Kakashi looked speechless. "Kai, don't act rashly."
After saying that, Kakashi formed hand seals. "Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!"
Just then, Uchiha Itachi on the shore finished his hand seals. "Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"
A massive fireball was spat out of Uchiha Itachi's mouth!
Kakashi's Water Dragon Bullet, formed by hand seals, blocked the fireball's path.
Water and fire collide!
"Zzz--"
A plume of hot Water Vapor suddenly rose up!
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