Itachi Joins the Hidden!

After all, as one of the most outstanding characters in Naruto, Yun Xi was unwilling to give up on him.

Whether it was Uchiha Itachi's combat strength or his personality, Yun Xi admired him immensely, and he was also a partner worthy of great trust.

The most crucial point was that once Uchiha Itachi was developed into a double agent, he would be able to gain a much clearer understanding of the Akatsuki's movements.

Although Yun Xi knew that the true mastermind behind the Akatsuki was not Pain, but White Zetsu.

However, the current plot had not yet fully unfolded, and Yun Xi knew very little about the Akatsuki's intelligence.

Yet, at this moment, Itachi was preparing to join the Akatsuki and become an official member of the organization.

This was why Yun Xi had been so patient in inviting Itachi to join his own organization—Hidden.

"What?"

Clearly, the information Yun Xi provided caught Itachi by surprise.

Initially, Itachi's plan was to join the Akatsuki to monitor the Masked Man who claimed to be Uchiha Madara.

But Yun Xi had just told him that he was not Uchiha Madara...

"To tell you the truth, there is indeed a shadow of Uchiha Madara behind that organization, but it is definitely not that Masked Man."

Watching the bewildered look on Itachi's face, Yun Xi shared some inconsequential details with Uchiha Itachi.

"Sometimes, one person cannot stir up darkness, but an organization can. Join us, Itachi."

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yun Xi extended the invitation to Itachi once again.

Yun Xi understood that Itachi was different from Zabuza.

Uchiha Itachi did not care about companions, nor did he care about power; the only thing he cared about was his younger brother—Uchiha Sasuke.

"Do you think it's better for Uchiha Sasuke to survive alone in this village filled with darkness, or is it better for him to follow me?"

After saying this, Yun Xi stopped speaking and waited on the side for Uchiha Itachi's reply.

Yun Xi also understood that Itachi's internal plans had been disrupted by him, and he only needed to wait for Itachi to make his own decision.

If Itachi still chose to refuse at this point, then there was nothing Yun Xi could do.

"I agree..."

Just when Yun Xi had lost hope that Itachi would join his organization, Itachi agreed directly.

"Eh? You just agreed?"

Originally, Yun Xi thought Itachi would refuse him, but he hadn't expected that he would actually agree after his verbal offensive!

Seeing Yun Xi's surprised expression, Itachi smiled and said, "Compared to the somewhat mysterious Masked Man, I trust you more."

"At least you will look after Sasuke for me..."

After speaking, Itachi led Yun Xi to a somewhat secluded spot and continued, "I must go to the Akatsuki. I hope you can help me look after Sasuke, who is staying in Konoha."

"Does this count as a condition for you joining my organization?"

After hearing this, Yun Xi asked Itachi with a smile.

"I suppose so. By the way, how many people are in our organization?"

After officially deciding to join Yun Xi's organization, Itachi raised his own questions.

He was very curious about what kind of organization had been established by Yun Xi, who was the same age as his younger brother.

"Including you and me, there are five people in total. Others may join one after another later."

Following Itachi's formal entry into Hidden, Yun Xi did not hide anything.

He told Itachi the number of members in his organization directly.

"I am looking forward to the other members of the organization more and more. Let's meet up when we have time..."

After hearing Yun Xi's reply, Itachi was also somewhat surprised.

He had not expected that he was not the first to join Yun Xi's organization.

Perhaps he left the village earlier to search for other partners? Itachi thought to himself.

But he did not say it out loud. At the same time, Itachi glanced at the battle gradually fading in the distance and said to Yun Xi, "I have to leave Konoha. That guy is waiting for me."

"Mm, rest assured, I will take good care of Sasuke for you."

Yun Xi naturally understood who Itachi was referring to. As the battle on the outskirts of Konoha was about to end, the Anbu should have reacted by now, and Uchiha Itachi had to leave with Obito to head toward the Akatsuki.

"If anything happens, you can contact me through this."

Before leaving, Itachi handed a pitch-black crow to Yun Xi.

"Mm, see you when we have the chance!"

Watching Itachi walk away, Yun Xi finally let out a sigh of relief.

He had finally managed to trick Itachi into his organization!

"It is time to go..."

Watching Itachi's figure depart from Konoha, Yun Xi noticed Anbu ninjas continuously appearing in the vicinity.

Yun Xi understood that he, too, had to leave this place; otherwise, if he were discovered by the Anbu, there was a high probability that his identity would be exposed.

"Poor Sasuke..."

After casting a glance at Sasuke, who lay collapsed on the ground, Yun Xi left the Uchiha Clan compound directly.

A few minutes later, a large group of Anbu ninjas clad in black ninja uniforms arrived at the Uchiha Clan compound.

"Report to the Third Hokage immediately: the Uchiha Clan has been completely wiped out."

"Yes!"

"Where are the medical ninjas?"

Upon witnessing the massive upheaval within the Uchiha Clan, the Anbu ninjas who had rushed to the scene realized that the situation was beyond their ability to handle.

They quickly divided the Anbu forces on-site into four groups.

One group began clearing the scene.

One group maintained order, while the other two groups were dispatched to report the news to the Third Hokage.

As for the ninjas of the Root Division, they vanished back into the shadows...

But none of this concerned Yun Xi anymore, for upon arriving home, he found an egg in his hands...

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the hidden achievement task: Witness the Uchiha Itachi incident. Reward: one pet egg."

Staring at the egg, which was roughly the size of an ostrich egg, sitting on the table, Yun Xi was speechless.

He had not expected to obtain an egg through such a twist of fate.

Furthermore, the Pay-to-Win System offered no explanation, merely stating coldly: "Please discover the task reward for yourself..."

"Hey, Brother Yun Xi, what is this?"

At that moment, Karin walked out wearing her pajamas.

Seeing the egg in front of Yun Xi, her face was filled with curiosity.

"I don't know either..."

Facing Karin's question, Yun Xi did not know how to answer.

Ever since he first obtained this Pay-to-Win System, Yun Xi had felt that it was a bit strange.

He hadn't expected that after completing this task, it wouldn't even provide a standard reward.

It had simply tossed an egg at him...

"This egg looks like there is something alive inside."

Karin used her sensory abilities to examine the egg directly.

She discovered that inside was a creature similar to a mouse...

"A mouse, a living creature, a pet egg?"

Hearing Karin's words, Yun Xi suddenly thought of something ominous...

"It couldn't be that thing, could it?"

Realizing something was amiss, Yun Xi took the pet egg directly from Karin's hands.

He discovered that there was indeed something unusual on the surface of the eggshell.

Between the pristine white shell were faint lightning bolt markings, and at the same time, Yun Xi could feel the surrounding lightning-attribute chakra surging frantically into the pet egg...

"Don't tell me it's that yellow mouse, Pikachu?!"