It was afternoon, and dusk had already fallen.
Liuli, using the system's Six Paths Sasuke character template, now stood on the Uchiha training grounds in the mountains behind Konoha.
His long black hair fluttered in the wind. He looked like a war god descended from the heavens, his imposing, icy aura enough to make anyone fear him.
His Rinnegan were unfathomably deep, as though they could see through every truth and secret in the world. The power they held was beyond imagination. His face still bore Sasuke's handsome, cold features, but a mature steadiness now showed between his brows. He was no longer the impulsive young ninja he had once been. He had grown into a true powerhouse.
"The system actually thought things through. It combined my memories with Six Paths Sasuke's. Otherwise, Sasuke's memories would've completely shaped my personality." Liuli sighed inwardly.
She clearly remembered how, when she had first gained Six Paths Sasuke's power, the unfamiliar strength had nearly overwhelmed her. Fortunately, the system had promptly separated her memories from Sasuke's, allowing her to retain her own identity. Otherwise, she might really have become someone else entirely.
Liuli was incredibly powerful now—a force that could crush anything and everything.
She had not only mastered all of Sasuke's ninjutsu and techniques, but had also combined them with her own unique abilities and intelligence to create even stronger moves and strategies.
Her body seemed to have been reforged. Her speed, strength, and stamina had all reached unprecedented heights. She was like an invincible war god, making every enemy tremble in fear.
"With power like this, I've got to stir up some trouble. Let's start with a small goal: go to the Akatsuki and get revenge for the knife in my kidney. Itachi, I'm coming for you."
In the pitch-black night, the bloody events of the other night surfaced once more in Uchiha Liuli's mind.
It had been the Night of the Uchiha Massacre, a slaughter that shook the entire Uchiha Clan and changed her fate.
Liuli's original self had been a relative of Itachi's within the Uchiha Clan, yet that night, Itachi had mercilessly driven a Kunai into her body.
In that moment, Liuli had felt despair and helplessness unlike anything she had ever known. Itachi's power had surged over her like a raging flood, swallowing her whole. Her vision had blurred, and her consciousness had begun to drift away. In
"Original" Liuli's final moments, she had seen Itachi's cold eyes, as though he were mocking her weakness.
"Damn it, the more I think about it, the more furious I get. I'm going to cause trouble right now and make the Akatsuki suffer."
Uchiha Liuli was determined to avenge the knife in her kidney and make Itachi feel the pain!
So she chose a more ingenious way to express her anger.
She would deliver a bag of rice to the Akatsuki and make them feel the hatred of a knife in the kidney!
She would show them that even an insignificant bag of rice could become a weapon of revenge!
"Time for some fun!" Liuli's lips curled into a cold smile, and her figure vanished from the mountains.
Meanwhile, the real Sasuke was still practicing Fire Style and learning how to use chakra.
He had no idea Liuli had left, still immersed in his own training.
Before she went, Liuli had specifically told him to wait for her to make dinner when she got back and not to eat anything bad, or he'd get a stomachache.
Her concern made Sasuke feel close to her. Though he was a little reluctant to see his older sister leave, he didn't think much of it. He just nodded in agreement.
Amegakure was a mysterious village hidden behind an endless curtain of rain. The atmosphere within was tense and solemn.
The Akatsuki, a secretive organization symbolized by black and known for its unfathomable strength, was welcoming a new powerhouse—Itachi Uchiha.
Itachi was a cold man who had just personally ended his own clan's bloodline. His arrival brought an even deeper shadow over the Akatsuki.
His eyes were deep and cold, as if he had buried every emotion within himself.
"Welcome to the Akatsuki, Itachi Uchiha." The leader Pain's voice carried through the rain, low and powerful, filled with unquestionable authority.
Itachi gave Pain a slight nod in response.
"Thank you for accepting me." His voice was calm and indifferent, as if he were talking about something that had nothing to do with him.
"We've heard of your strength. The Uchiha Clan's genius, capable of killing his own family with his own hands. That resolve and power are exactly what we admire."
Pain's words conveyed his admiration for Itachi, but there was also a hint of scrutiny in them.
Itachi's eyes wavered slightly, then quickly returned to their usual calm. "My strength exists only to achieve my own goals. As for my family..."
He paused. His voice seemed to tremble almost imperceptibly. "They were merely obstacles in my path."
"Good, Itachi. In the Akatsuki, you'll have more opportunities to achieve your goals."
Pain's voice echoed through the rain, deep and irresistible.
Itachi stood silently, meeting Pain's gaze with unwavering determination. "I've joined the Akatsuki only to achieve my own goals. I believe I'll find my own path here."
His voice was calm and firm, expressing an unquestionable resolve.
Pain nodded slightly, satisfied with Itachi's response. "In the Akatsuki, you'll fight alongside a group of like-minded companions. We all have our own goals and ambitions, but we've chosen the same path: changing the world through strength. I believe you'll find your place here."
A glimmer flashed in Itachi's eyes. He looked forward to what lay ahead. "I'll do everything I can to contribute my strength to the Akatsuki," he said solemnly.
"Good, Itachi. Your resolve and courage make me see a rising star in the Akatsuki's future." Pain turned and headed deeper into the organization. "Follow me. I'll introduce you to your new partners."
Itachi followed close behind, entering the depths of the Akatsuki's hideout. There, he met a group of powerful ninjas, each with a distinct personality. Some were cold, some fanatical, some mysterious, some alluring, but every one of them radiated strength.
"This is Kisame Hoshigaki. He specializes in Water Release and Taijutsu," Pain said, introducing a tall man with a fearsome face.
"Senior Kisame, I look forward to working with you." Itachi bowed respectfully.
"Ha ha ha! So you're Itachi Uchiha? I hear you killed your entire family yourself. You're a ruthless one!" Kisame laughed, a flash of admiration in his eyes.
Itachi smiled faintly, unbothered by Kisame's praise. "In the Akatsuki, we're all warriors fighting to achieve our own goals. Our past experiences have only made us more determined to keep walking this path."
As the Akatsuki members chatted, Liuli, in her Six Paths Sasuke form, had already reached the outskirts of Amegakure, standing just one step beyond the rain-soaked territory.
"So this is Amegakure, huh?" Liuli set a bag of rice down by her feet.
She had just bought it from the old woman and had left her some extra money to do a good deed.
"Then the old woman can get a refund for the rice from them. No problem with that, right?"
"Now it's time for some fun. Entertain me, Akatsuki!"
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