Two days later...
Konohagakure.
The afternoon sunlight seemed to carry a hint of chill.
"Itachi, as expected, you're truly an outstanding ninja..."
On a rocky platform in a crevice behind the Hokage Building.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood with his back to Itachi.
The wind lifted his robes and hat.
Hiruzen Sarutobi pressed down on the brim of his hat and said without turning around.
Itachi told Hiruzen Sarutobi everything he had learned about "Madara" and the "Akatsuki," even the fact that Orochimaru had joined the Akatsuki Organization...
He told him everything in one breath.
"What are you going to do next?"
"Madara invited me to join them. In exchange... he won't attack the village..."
Itachi said.
"I plan to go undercover and monitor them from within. If anything goes seriously wrong, I must stop it no matter what."
"No matter where you are, you're a ninja who loves peace..." the Third Hokage praised.
"Lord Hokage, my younger brother Sasuke..."
There was a hint of hesitation in Itachi's voice.
"Don't worry. As long as I'm here, no one will dare lay a finger on Sasuke..."
To complete his long-term infiltration mission.
Itachi would leave Konoha.
He might even disguise himself as a rogue ninja.
And to prevent anyone else from setting their sights on the Uchiha Clan... Itachi hoped to gain peace of mind.
Hearing the Third Hokage say this.
Itachi was completely reassured.
"Thank you, Lord Hokage..."
Afterward.
Itachi disappeared without a trace.
Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head, sighed, and gazed at Kage Rock.
"The thoughts of young people..."
Whether it was Hyuga Sho or Uchiha Itachi.
They would bring new changes to the village.
Although he could no longer quite understand the thoughts of young people.
Hiruzen Sarutobi understood.
One day, the village would have to be handed over to