Tsukuyomi

The young Shibuki, protected by a group of Anbu, hurried to the village gate.

Seeing Uchiha Itachi's Sharingan, which radiated an eerie aura, and Kisame Hoshigaki's shark-like face—especially the sharp teeth he exposed when he smiled—made Shibuki's heart pound wildly in fear.

But when he saw the two villagers standing before Uchiha Itachi, Shibuki suddenly gathered his courage and strode forward. "I am the leader of Takigakure. If you have something to say, negotiate with me face-to-face. Release them at once!"

"As the leader of a village, you're certainly qualified. But as a ninja, aren't you looking down on us a little by saying that?"

Kisame Hoshigaki instantly grabbed Samehada from his back and swung it through the air, stirring up a fierce gust that forced Shibuki to stagger backward until he finally fell flat on his backside.

Shibuki's eyes immediately turned red.

Seeing this, the surrounding Anbu immediately rushed forward and surrounded the two of them, drawing Kunai and Shuriken as they remained fully on guard.

Uchiha Itachi caught Kisame Hoshigaki's hand. "Leave it to me."

After glancing around, Kisame Hoshigaki laughed. "They're all just small fry. I have no desire to make a move."

"Damn it, don't underestimate us!"

"You dared to invade Takigakure? You've got some nerve!"

"Wait, that guy's eyes..."

"The Sharingan? In the Ninja World, aside from Lord Houka and Lord Kakashi..."

"H-he... Could he be Uchiha Itachi, the one who wiped out the Uchiha Clan?!"

Having guessed their opponent's identity, the Anbu exchanged looks and collectively retreated several steps.

According to the intelligence released by Konoha, Uchiha Itachi was a ninja who had single-handedly exterminated the entire Uchiha Clan. His strength was likely no less than Lord Houka's. Going against someone like that...

The Anbu felt enormous pressure.

By then, Shibuki had gotten back