Naruto: Getting Stronger by Drinking

"L-Lord Yuu, I..."

Itachi Uchiha opened his mouth, wanting to say something in thanks, but after enduring that pain, his mind was a little sluggish.

Besides, he had never been particularly good with words.

"Enough. No need to thank me. Grow stronger, get used to those eyes, and later, I'll have important matters for you to handle."

Seeing Itachi Uchiha's moved expression, Yuu waved a hand and grinned.

What was fun? This was fun!

He had slashed Itachi Uchiha to within an inch of his life, yet still earned his gratitude—and could even have him use those Mangekyō Sharingan to work for him.

The more Yuu thought about it, the more entertaining he found it.

"Rest assured, Lord Yuu. I will work hard."

Itachi Uchiha replied respectfully.

At the same time, he became even more certain that this was Lord Yuu's expectation and care for him!

Lord Yuu had shown him such immense kindness. He had to train diligently and brave fire and water for Lord Yuu without hesitation!

That was what Itachi Uchiha thought.

"All right, go on."

Yuu waved Itachi Uchiha away.

Yuu had worked up a bit of a sweat from all that slashing today. Later, he would go soak in a hot spring.

Mm, he would have Tsunade and Shizune scrub his back together.

"Yes, Lord Yuu. Then I'll take my leave."

Itachi Uchiha spoke respectfully, then laboriously lifted his leg and shuffled toward the exit.

But even shuffling was difficult for Itachi Uchiha.

After suddenly relaxing following that extreme pain, Itachi Uchiha realized that he could no longer control his body at all.

Even moving a finger slightly had become exceedingly difficult.

"What? You still aren't leaving? Do you want me to see you off?"

Yuu narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Itachi Uchiha