After landing on the island, Itachi Uchiha and Kisame, led by Tobi, found Gato.
"Lord Gato, we are Akatsuki ninja. We accepted the commission to drive back the Land of Whirlpools' ninja."
"How did you ninja find me?"
Hiding in the secret room, Gato was somewhat surprised. He did not understand how he had been exposed, but this also proved the strength of these two ninja. Especially that shark-faced ninja covered in muscles—he looked incredibly formidable at a glance.
"These are just a few tricks ninja use to make a living... We can identify people by their scent and footprints."
Itachi Uchiha remained very polite toward the client.
"I see. But before dealing with those Uzushio Village bastards, you still need to do something for me..."
Just as Gato was about to have Itachi and Kisame deal with Obito, the Masked Man appeared behind them, instantly stiffening his expression.
"Please, Lord Gato!"
After giving a light cough, Gato slowly said, "Nothing. I was merely testing your service attitude. After all, I paid a high price. You only need to deal with those Uzushio Village ninja..."
Itachi Uchiha noticed the change in Gato's emotions, but he did not pay it much mind.
A renowned wealthy man in the ninja world like this could coerce and bribe rogue ninja into submission, but he could not control Akatsuki's ninja. They themselves were S-rank rogue ninja, wanted by every nation. There was simply no way to threaten them.
At that moment, Kisame sensed chakra fluctuations outside and said expressionlessly, "Itachi, the enemy has come to us... Their chakra feels familiar."
Kisame was not the only one who found the chakra somewhat familiar. Itachi sensed it as well.
If his senses were not mistaken, the Jonin leading the other side should be Shisui—one of the