Because he really might not be able to win.
He had only just reclaimed his own power.
And now he was being asked to deal with a direct descendant of the Ōtsutsuki Clan who spent all day immersed in pale golden energy.
Kitahara Kaede could only say she would do her best.
Of course, Tsukikawa Isshiki had now said no.
Naturally, Kitahara Kaede had no reason to take the blame.
But if Itachi Uchiha were the one to bring it up.
Then Kitahara Kaede would feel too embarrassed to pass the blame off.
"Why? Are you looking down on the Fifth Hokage?"
Itachi Uchiha said coldly.
For a moment, he actually seemed to be standing up for Kitahara Kaede.
Though Kitahara Kaede said she was touched.
In reality, she was screaming inwardly.
It's perfectly normal to look down on me. I need time to build up my strength!
"No," Tsukikawa Isshiki said flatly.
"This messenger is entirely for testing your strength, to see how you can take him down."
Kitahara Kaede could tell that Tsukikawa Isshiki's words carried an intention to favor her.
Given the current situation.
Kitahara Kaede could only silently give Tsukikawa Isshiki a thumbs-up in her heart.
Without another thought, Itachi Uchiha immediately agreed.
"Fine. Watch me carefully when I make my move."
Itachi Uchiha's reply was extremely confident.
Of course, perhaps he had the right to be confident.
Nothing could be decided yet.
Because the messenger would arrive soon.
The moment to test the truth was drawing near.
Having finished discussing matters concerning Tsukikawa Isshiki and Itachi Uchiha.
The three began waiting for the general of the other visitor.
Before long, the starry sky suddenly flickered.
······ Please send flowers ······
Then, the void before the Divine Tree-turned-Ten-Tails suddenly twisted.
A huge scarlet eye appeared above