Facing Kisame Hoshigaki's naked killing intent, Uchiha Itachi's expression remained unchanged as he replied flatly, "Capture the Seven-Tails first."
"You really do still have feelings for that little brother of yours, Itachi."
Kisame Hoshigaki wore a smile that said he had seen through everything. He then released Samehada, leisurely formed Hand Seals with both hands, and slapped a palm against the sea. A massive wave five or six meters high instantly surged up from the depths, swallowing the wall of flames before crashing straight toward Sasuke without losing momentum.
Sasuke narrowed his eyes, tapped off with his toes, and leaped high over the wave. He then swiftly formed Hand Seals. "Lightning Release—False Darkness!"
Countless dazzling bolts of lightning gathered in his hand, forming a black pillar of light that shot down from the air at Uchiha Itachi.
"Looks like your little brother has grown quite a bit, Itachi."
Kisame Hoshigaki sneered.
Lightning conducted through water, so he did not use Water Release to block it. Instead, he decisively drew Samehada and held it directly against the lightning.
Boom!
Amid the violent thunderclap, the black lightning visibly weakened at an astonishing rate as Samehada frantically devoured it!
"Sasuke!"
At that moment, Shisui also rushed onto the sea's surface and stopped the impulsive Sasuke. Then, looking directly at Uchiha Itachi, he said, "Itachi, it's been a long time."
"Shisui..."
As Uchiha Itachi looked at Shisui, his masklike face finally changed.
Houka had told him long ago that Shisui was still alive, but only now did he finally see him again. Seven years had passed since they had parted.
"I'm sorry." Uchiha Itachi lowered his gaze to the sea, unable to bear looking at Shisui.
That apology was because he had let Shisui down.
Back then, Shisui had killed himself to push Uchiha