Masked Madara Uchiha

"Lord Hokage, I've summoned Inoichi Yamanaka."

Aoba Yamashiro and a man with a beige Braid appeared behind Tsunade.

At that moment, he realized that Kisame Hoshigaki was gone, and everyone present was silent.

There seemed to be a slight sense of oppression in the air.

What about the one with the small eyes?

Aoba Yamashiro asked the question.

Kakashi, who was standing nearby, took a few steps and said, "He's dead. He committed suicide."

"Ah, this--"

Just as Aoba Yamashiro was about to say something, Kakashi shook his head at him.

I'll give you the specific details later. Let's tidy up the scene first.

He glanced at Tsunade.

By this time, the black markings on Tsunade's forehead had already disappeared.

The Strength of a Hundred Seal has begun to restore the excess Chakra within her body.

She stood there, her fists clenching involuntarily.

Jiraiya, you'll come back this time, won't you?

To this day, she still doesn't understand what she's thinking.

She may not necessarily be attracted to Jiraiya, but she subconsciously worries about Jiraiya safety.

Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha, who had escaped the scene using the Crow Clone Jutsu, appeared in a location far from Konoha Village.

He hadn't taken more than a few steps when he was stopped by a figure.

Standing before him was Kanami himself, whom Pain had asked him to observe as well.

Why are you here?

Itachi Uchiha awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan.

He didn't let his guard down at all when facing the red-haired boy who was about the same age as his younger brother.

After all, Kanami's record is too impressive.

He single-handedly defeated the Fourth Raikage, killed Konoha Elder Mitokado Homura in front of many Konoha higher-ups, and not long ago fought the Perfect Jinchuriki, Yugito Nii.

If it were during the Second Shinobi World War or Third Shinobi World War

Any single act by Kanami would be enough to make his name Resounding Through the Shinobi World.

"I?"

Kanami's gaze remained calm as he looked directly into Itachi Uchiha's eyes.

"Of course I'm waiting for you, Itachi Uchiha, Konoha's double agent."

Upon hearing this, Itachi Uchiha's pupils trembled, and he instinctively wanted to activate the Mangekyo Dojutsu, Tsukuyomi.

Seeing Kanami and composed expression, he inexplicably felt that even if he used Tsukuyomi, the other party would not fall for his Illusion Technique.

Itachi Uchiha paused for a long time after stopping his movements.

How did you know about my identity?

The two people in Konoha who knew his true identity were already dead.

In other words...

Thinking of this, he continued, "Was it Sarutobi or Danzō who told you?"

Kanami shook his head. "All you need to know is that I know everything about you."

Itachi Uchiha narrowed his eyes slightly.

He's the same age as Sasuke, so why is he so calm and composed?

"You're stopping me from getting what I want. I won't tell you any information about the organization."

"I don't need Akatsuki's intelligence."

!

Itachi Uchiha's expression changed slightly.

"You know about Akatsuki?"

"No one in Konoha knows you're a double agent anymore. You only have one identity left: Konoha rogue ninja."

Kanami did not answer Itachi's question.

"I know that you haven't reported any intelligence about the Akatsuki Organization to Konoha over the years; you're just a double agent in name only."

"How do you know everything?"

Itachi Uchiha's expression was grim.

The person who could achieve this level of skill was definitely not that old man Danzō Shimura only a half-step Hokage.

That leaves only Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Are you Hiruzen Sarutobi's last resort?"

He voiced his inner thoughts.

"I do have one purpose in coming here: I want to make a deal with you."

Kanami's self-talk made Itachi Uchiha feel slightly displeased.

"You haven't answered my question yet. Don't underestimate the power of the Sharingan the Uchiha Clan."

Itachi's expression remained calm, his eyes darting slightly.

Kanami ignored him, extended his left hand, and opened his palm.

When Itachi Uchiha saw what was inside, his pupils trembled.

Shisui Uchiha's Mangekyō Sharingan!

His best friend's eyes and distinctive Mangekyō Sharingan made it impossible for him to mistake him.

"Why are Shisui's eyes with you?!"

When Shisui entrusted his left eye to Itachi Uchiha, he told him that his right eye had been Danzō Shimura.

Danzō Shimura died mysteriously during the Konoha Crush Plan...

Now it seems that he was the one who killed Danzō!

Even after figuring things out, Itachi Uchiha did not calm down.

He became even more wary.

During the Konoha Crush Plan, the red-haired boy before me was able to kill Danzō, who was the Hokage Assistant.

Was he already that powerful back then?

Kanami observed the change in Itachi Uchiha's expression and said calmly, "It seems I no longer need to answer your question."

"I think you wouldn't refuse the deal I want to make with you."

"Tell me about it."

"Both of your trips back to the village were out of concern for your younger brother Sasuke. Although I completely cannot understand your act of massacring your Clan massacre, a deal can still be made."

Although he was scolded, Itachi Uchiha did not refute it.

Because he himself didn't even feel like a person.

"Go on."

"Why don't you give me Shisui Uchiha's left eye? I can help you protect Sasuke."

Itachi Uchiha stared coldly at Kanami: "So your goal is Shisui's left eye. Your deal is worthless. Protect Sasuke? I don't want anyone protecting him; he needs to grow up quickly."

Kanami spoke calmly, "Madara Uchiha."

"What?!"

When Itachi Uchiha heard Kanami utter the name, his pupils changed as if an earthquake had struck.

"You know about Madara Uchiha...?"

He dared not be certain, nor did he dare to casually discuss Madara Uchiha, lest the other party extract information from him.

As far as he knew, many people within the organization were unaware that Tobi's true identity was Madara Uchiha.

As far as he knew, only he, Kisame Hoshigaki who had been personally recruited by Madara Uchiha), and Pain, the leader, knew that Tobi's true identity was "Madara Uchiha".

"A large part of the reason you want Sasuke to grow up quickly is because of the Masked Madara Uchiha, right?"

He really knew!

Upon hearing the name of the masked man, Itachi Uchiha realized that the other party wasn't trying to trick him out of his information.

After a long silence, Itachi Uchiha nodded.

He could sense the turmoil that would ensue in the future Shinobi World, and since Madara Uchiha could bewitch him, he was also highly likely to bewitch Sasuke in the future.

This is also why he wanted to force Sasuke to grow up quickly.

"What if the person who wants to harm Sasuke in the future is Madara Uchiha? That legendary man, second only to the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, could you possibly defeat him?"

Itachi Uchiha looked at Kanami and asked seriously.

"Madara Uchiha? I can't say for sure now, but it's highly likely he won't be resurrected."

"Resurrection? What are you talking about...?"

As Itachi asked the question, his brows furrowed instantly.

"You mean, that masked man isn't the real Madara Uchiha?"