For Shinnō, the situation was slipping further and further out of his control. If he could get rid of Sasuke Uchiha as soon as possible, he'd be more than happy to!
Besides, Sasuke was a member of the Akatsuki Organization, wearing a Red Cloud Cloak. Handing him over might have been the leader's plan all along.
So he followed the other man's instructions and turned to stop Shinji's team behind him.
Sasuke wasn't a fool.
Listening to the conversation between the Akatsuki member carrying Kubikiribōchō and Shinnō, he immediately realized that Shinnō must have some connection to the Akatsuki Organization.
Even if he wasn't an official member, he was probably working for them.
This whole incident might well be a conspiracy!
But things had already come this far. Even if Itachi Uchiha had set a trap for him, Sasuke couldn't back down now.
Sasuke's face was cold as he urged him, "Take me to him!"
"Tch, what an impatient guy!"
The Akatsuki member carrying Kubikiribōchō grinned, then flashed away toward the distance.
Sasuke immediately pursued him, killing intent radiating from him.
Just then, Shinji's team caught up.
Shinnō blocked their path and said with a sigh, "As expected of Konoha. Even a few random brats could see through my setup and catch up with me!"
Shinji glanced at Sasuke disappearing into the distance and instead felt relieved.
There was no doubt about it.
The Akatsuki member carrying Kubikiribōchō was none other than Juzo Biwa, Itachi Uchiha's current partner and a former member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
His appearance meant Itachi Uchiha had also joined this chaotic fray.
And his presence at least ensured Sasuke's safety. So now Shinji needed to focus on keeping his companions safe.
Neji watched Shinnō, who was dressed like a doctor, and