Itachi's feelings were complicated.
He was shocked by the power of Wood Release—the strength the First Hokage had relied on to pacify the chaotic era truly lived up to its reputation.
At the same time, he felt relieved. Yo had already grown to this point.
With strength and composure like this, even without him,
Yo was absolutely capable of protecting himself and Sasuke.
Even if Itachi died the very next moment, they... should still be able to live well, right?
Thoughts raced through his mind.
Uchiha Itachi used Susanoo to deflect the Wood Golem's heavy punch.
Using the force of the recoil, he retreated through the air and landed on the distant river.
The orange-red skeleton dissipated into specks of light and vanished. The streams of blood from his eyes gradually stopped, too.
"Yo!"
Itachi looked at his younger brother standing on the Wood Golem's shoulder. His voice had returned to its usual calm, betraying little emotion.
"It's been years since we last met, and you've made far more progress than I ever imagined. But that's enough for today!"
"Kisame and I came to the village to capture the Nine-Tails. We don't have much time to waste here!"
At this, the corner of Yo's mouth curved almost imperceptibly. Once a spy, always a spy...
Itachi was already putting on an act, and had even gone out of his way to mention the Nine-Tails.
Are you worried the people in Konoha don't know why you're here?
But Yo couldn't be bothered to call him out. "As we agreed beforehand, give me Shisui's left eye."
Itachi was silent for a moment, then looked at Yo with a deep gaze. "May I know... what you intend to do with Shisui's eye?"
Yo had prepared his excuse long ago, and answered without hesitation. "Of