Sasuke: Itachi, This Is the Last Time

"Mr. Sasuke, what information did you gather yesterday?"

Early that morning, Boruto curiously asked Sasuke.

He had originally wanted to wait until Sasuke returned before going to sleep last night, but too much had happened these past two days. He was exhausted and could not fight off his drowsiness.

"I verified Minato Namikaze's words. For now, he appears trustworthy."

Sasuke answered.

"Hehe, I told you Grandfather and grandmother weren't lying."

Boruto chuckled.

Though Boruto did not know the reason why, he could simply feel that Minato Namikaze and Kushina harbored no ill intent toward them.

"Are we going to tell Grandfather the information now?"

"You go to the Hokage Building and tell him. Same time as yesterday. I'll go find him then."

"Me? What about you, Mr. Sasuke?"

Boruto asked in confusion.

"I have other important things to do."

Sasuke said calmly.

"I see. Then where should I find you after I notify him?"

"You don't need to find me. You can move freely for now, as long as you don't leave Konoha."

With Minato Namikaze, the current Hokage, backing him, Boruto would be very safe in Konoha. It would be difficult for him to get himself killed even if he tried.

"Huh?"

Boruto looked at Sasuke in surprise. He had not expected Sasuke to let him move freely. Did this mean Sasuke acknowledged his abilities?

"Don't worry, Mr. Sasuke. I'll definitely complete the mission perfectly."

Boruto puffed out his chest, raised his head, and made the promise with great vigor.

Sasuke silently watched Boruto leave before slipping out of the inn without a sound.

In a small forest near the Uchiha Clan Compound, Uchiha Itachi was practicing kunai throwing.

He stood still, quietly looking at the targets hanging from the trees.

Three seconds later, Uchiha Itachi closed his