Naruto: Getting Stronger by Drinking

After all, Lord Yuu possessed power comparable to that of a god. Even if he slashed Itachi to the brink of death, he could still save him.

And every time, Itachi gained considerable benefits.

The great terror between life and death truly was the best catalyst for strength.

Fugaku Uchiha thought to himself.

"Oh, right. Don't tell that bastard Itachi any of this, or I'll slash you first."

Yuu grinned viciously at Fugaku Uchiha.

"...U-Understood!"

Fugaku Uchiha's face turned green as he immediately answered loudly.

Great terror between life and death, my ass!

Let Itachi experience that terror!

With his old arms and legs, he couldn't withstand Lord Yuu's torment!

Lord Yuu's strength was growing ever more terrifying, and the pain he inflicted when slashing people was increasing exponentially as well!

Naturally, Itachi had told him that. Throughout Itachi's growth, Lord Yuu's blade had never once been absent!

And no one wanted to experience that feeling!

As for Itachi? Young people should suffer a little more hardship! That was the only way to become an outstanding man!

Fugaku Uchiha thought to himself, making up his mind never to tell Itachi Lord Yuu's true purpose.

He had to let Itachi figure it out himself!

Meanwhile, far away in Amegakure, Itachi Uchiha sat cross-legged in a dark room, his eyes closed in meditation.

What exactly is the mission Lord Yuu gave me?

Itachi Uchiha's thoughts churned as he pondered deeply.

Although Lord Yuu had sent him to Akatsuki as an undercover agent, he had never said what exactly he was supposed to do.

And he did not dare ask Lord Yuu.

After all, he knew Lord Yuu's temper all too well!

If he asked too many questions, Lord Yuu would become impatient.

And if Lord Yuu became impatient, he would be