The Strongest Wind Release User

Sasuke pulled the Kusanagi Sword from White Zetsu's body. He had transplanted Itachi's eyes and successfully awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan. Only after he had mostly recovered did he strike and kill the White Zetsu that had been watching him.

A light rain fell from the sky. Sasuke could not help looking into the distance, where birds in the forest at the edge of the horizon seemed to have been startled by something and flew from their woodland nests with chaotic caws.

"It should be that way." Sasuke sheathed the Kusanagi Sword and ran off after confirming the direction. Yet the moment he entered the forest, he saw two figures rapidly leaping across the tree trunks before him.

"That's... Jiraiya and Itachi?! Impossible! Hey, stop!" Sasuke came to his senses and immediately gave chase.

Jiraiya glanced back and asked, "Is that Second Pillar, the one who used to be on Naruto's team? Shouldn't we stop and talk to him?" After separating from Ming Jing, the two had headed toward the Allied Shinobi Forces' main army. Through the Police Department's intelligence network, they had learned that the Four Kage had gathered together. Both felt pressed for time and had quickened their pace. Neither had expected to encounter Sasuke under such circumstances.

"Stop! Didn't you hear me?!" Sasuke rapidly formed Hand Seals, then exhaled at the two ahead of him. "Fire Release: Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!" Itachi pulled out a Kunai tied with an Explosive Tag and flung it forward. With a deafening boom, it blew the Great Fireball apart.

But Sasuke had already accelerated past them. Facing the pair again, he used Fire Release once more. "Stop right there! Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"

Jiraiya and Itachi dodged to opposite sides, avoiding the Fire Dragon Flame Bullet. This time, Itachi