Dispersion

"... So, in your world, did Itachi Uchiha... die from illness in the end?"

Little Sasuke's voice carried a cautious, tentative tone as his gaze fell on Satsuki's face, trying to read something from her eyes.

"No."

Satsuki's answer was crisp and concise.

"She was lucky; on the Night of the Clan Massacre, she was subdued by Naruto using the Kurama ' power and remained imprisoned ever since."

"But I have nothing to do with her anymore. If she dares to show her face in front of me again, I will kill her immediately."

Little Sasuke nodded, silently processing this information.

In that world, Itachi Uchiha's final fate was imprisonment, not death.

He was still a little lost when it came to the answer... The pain, the questions, the emotions he didn't know how to put down were still stuck in his chest, making it hard for him to breathe.

What if... what if we could go even further and see that world for ourselves?

Perhaps then we can find the answer.

"Can I meet with you?"

Little Sasuke raised his head and spoke again.

"Your world's Itachi Uchiha."

Upon hearing this, Satsuki was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. He clearly hadn't expected Little Sasuke to make such a request.

But soon, that slight surprise was replaced by indifference.

You'll have to ask Naruto about that.

"Ask him if he's willing to take you to that world. Don't come begging me just because you want to see Itachi Uchiha. I have nothing to do with her. I don't care at all who did what to her or what happened to her."

Those words revealed a cruel and heartless indifference.

There was no room for maneuver, no turning back, not even the slightest wavering.

He might even kill her if he saw her.

This is how Satsuki treats Itachi Uchiha.

Because in Satsuki's memory, that person did indeed want to destroy all the important people in her life—her parents and Naruto.

Everyone she cared about, that person had hurt her, and she had wanted to kill them.

This is something that Satsuki can never forgive.

Little Sasuke was silent for a moment, then slowly turned his head and looked at Big Naruto beside him with a pleading gaze, his eyes filled with silent entreaties.

Big Naruto felt a little uncomfortable under that gaze.

That look in his eyes... how should I put it, it was like that of a little dog getting soaked in the rain on the street.

"Don't look at me like that."

He sighed, "I'll take you there." His attitude towards Little Sasuke was unmistakable—a gentle indulgence.

He paused, then added, "But let's make it clear, no matter what you see, don't react too much."

Big Naruto knew very well what the "Itachi Uchiha" in his world was like—no, it should be said that the Itachi Uchiha in that world didn't have that name.

His older sister, now renamed Uchiha Yū, has changed her name twice.

She's also a woman, not a brother, but an older sister.

Moreover, Yuzu was already pregnant with Shisui's child. Judging by the timeline, the baby should have been born by now.

The woman who once wanted to slaughter her entire clan is now holding her newborn baby, spending all her time breastfeeding him.

Then, Big Naruto created a Shadow Clone. Of course, Big Naruto couldn't abandon Satsuki to be with Little Sasuke, especially since... Big Naruto was watching Satsuki secretly watching Little Naruto.

Big Naruto was surprised to find himself jealous of his own child. This kid was looking at Satsuki just like Hinata Hyuga.

Then, Big Naruto created a Shadow Clone.

Of course, he couldn't possibly abandon Satsuki to travel the world with Little Sasuke —besides, there was Little Naruto constantly sneaking peeks at Satsuki.

Big Naruto glanced at the kid, a strange feeling welling up inside him. He really hadn't expected that he would even be jealous of "himself."

This kid's eyes look just like Hinata Hyuga...

The Shadow Clone was quick on the other end, opening [Yomotsu Hirasaka] with a wave of its hand.

The black portal suddenly split open, its edges gleaming with a dim light. Big Naruto's true form stirred, making slight adjustments using creative mode—Alright, now this portal can traverse worlds.

Little Sasuke stood at the doorway, staring at the pitch-black void, his face filled with uncertainty.

This thing... can really travel through the world?

He watched Shadow Clone Big Naruto stepped inside, his figure disappearing into the darkness without a sound. He gritted his teeth and glanced back.

Little Naruto stood not far away, his face full of worry, his eyes fixed on him without blinking.

Little Sasuke didn't say anything, turned around, and stepped inside.

The portal slowly closed behind him.

"Don't worry, he'll be back."

Big Naruto spoke up, offering words of comfort.

Little Naruto nodded. He wasn't actually afraid that Sasuke would go to a faraway place—he was only afraid that Sasuke would never come back.

She was afraid that once he left, he would abandon her without looking back, just like before.

It's enough that Sasuke didn't go to Orochimaru's place.

The atmosphere on the field quieted down for a while. Everyone who was supposed to leave had left, and all the messy things had temporarily come to an end.

Little Naruto scratched his head, then suddenly remembered something.

"... Oh, right!"

He suddenly slapped his forehead.

"Really, I almost forgot!"

He turned to Big Naruto, his tone suddenly becoming urgent.

"Excuse me, I have to leave for a bit! My companions are still fighting Orochimaru's men. I wonder how the battle is going? I need to go check on them, or perhaps provide backup!"

After saying that, he turned and ran, rushing into the Forest in a few steps.

Big Naruto watched his departing figure, somewhat speechless.

This kid only remembered Choji, Kiba, Neji, and Shikamaru now?

Okay.

A gentle breeze blows, yet the Waterfall's roar continues.

Big Naruto stood still and looked around. Sunlight streamed down, casting long shadows of the two of them.

"... Only the two of us are left?"

Satsuki's voice rang out from the side.

"Hmm." Big Naruto nodded. "We'll have to wait a bit longer; it'll take some time for Mom and Dad in this world to wake up. But I can use Shadow Clone to stay here, no problem."

Is there anywhere you'd like to go, Satsuki?

Satsuki remained silent for a moment.

"... May I go and meet Itachi Uchiha of this world?"

Big Naruto was stunned for a moment.

"Ha?"

Satsuki's request... is the same as Little Sasuke's?

"In this world, he killed Dad and Mom, right?" Satsuki's voice was calm, so calm it was almost as if she weren't talking about something like this.

"Don't worry, his fate will be decided by Sasuke of this world."

"But—it wouldn't be a problem for me to teach him a lesson, would it?"