The Person Who Wounded Itachi Uchiha

"Hey, hey."

"I've been wanting to say this for a while now—"

"Itachi Uchiha from Konoha, you seem to be... carrying quite a serious injury, don't you?"

"What's going on?"

An untimely, low voice suddenly rang out.

The one who spoke was Kakuzu, who had remained silent until now.

At this moment, his gaze held a hint of suspicion.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes refocused on Itachi.

They hadn't noticed it before, but now that it was mentioned, it really did seem to be the case.

Looking at his weakened state, one could indeed vaguely sense that he had suffered some sort of significant injury.

Orochimaru, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes slightly and chuckled sinisterly:

"Oh? This is truly strange..."

"According to my intelligence, the genius Itachi Uchiha has never suffered such a heavy injury before..."

"I can't help but be curious, just who could have managed to do this?"

"Could it be..."

"You, the intern?"

As he spoke, Orochimaru suddenly looked toward the Masked Man.

At this, the Masked Man immediately feigned a look of great panic and nervousness, waving his hands hurriedly to explain:

"Waaah, how could that be?"

"Don't misunderstand, Senior Orochimaru!"

"I'm just a small intern in the organization; how could I possibly defeat Itachi-san?"

"Actually, I know—"

"Because the person who slashed Itachi-san was brought here by me!"

Once these words were out, not only Orochimaru but all the other surrounding members were stunned.

What was going on?

The person who wounded Itachi was brought here directly by you?

Where were they...!

After Tobi the Masked Man finished speaking, almost all the members instantly began looking around.

However, there was still only silence.

In the entire cave, let alone a hidden person, there wasn't even the presence of an animal.

Yet, Heavenly Path Pain suddenly exchanged a glance with Konan beside him, a flicker of surprise flashing in their eyes.

They knew the true ability of the Masked Man.

His Mangekyo Sharingan: Kamui possessed the power to transport anything he touched into another dimension.

If he hadn't been lying just now, then—

It was very likely that the existence who had wounded Itachi Uchiha had truly been brought here by him!

Furthermore, they were right there inside the Kamui dimension!

Thinking of this, their expressions turned serious.

However, just then, that unremarkable-looking Fujii suddenly spoke up, shouting impatiently:

"Huh?"

"Where are the others?"

"I say, intern brat, you're not messing with us, are you?"

As soon as he spoke, Masked Man Tobi burst into laughter.

"Haha, Senior Fujii, don't be anxious..."

"This person is very strong, you might be the first to be instantly killed the moment I bring him out~"

"Huh--?"

Fujii's eyes immediately widened, his eyebrows shot up, and he shouted loudly:

"Bastard! You guy... just an intern! Are you looking down on me?"

"Ah, no, no!"

Masked Man Tobi immediately shook his head rapidly, then seemed to spread his hands in helplessness and sighed, "Sigh, I wasn't exaggerating."

"After all, Itachi and I personally witnessed that guy's terrifying strength."

"If it weren't for a little trick, we wouldn't have been able to capture him."

"However, among everyone present, I think, besides the leader Lord Pain, only Senior Chen Xiaoxi can fight that guy!"

Saying that, Masked Man Tobi looked towards Chen Xiaoxi with an expression of admiration, chuckling, "Hehe..."

"After all, Senior Chen Xiaoxi is currently the only one among all the members present who has the record of killing a Kage-level expert~"

"Right, right, Senior Chen Xiaoxi?"

"..."

As soon as Masked Man Tobi finished speaking, Chen Xiaoxi's expression immediately changed, and he lightly rolled his eyes.

Obito, this otaku, is trying to set me up again.

Does he think I don't know what he's up to?

Heh heh...

You want me to be your thug and deal with that Fox Ghost you can't handle, right?

Fine,

Then I'll show you what a true actor looks like.

Thinking this, A slight smile instantly appeared on Chen Xiaoxi's face. He looked towards Masked Man Tobi and waved his hand, saying, "A mere record of killing a Kage-level expert, it's nothing."

"Tobi, where is the guy who injured our new member? Bring him out, I'll deal with him for you."

As he spoke, Chen Xiaoxi deliberately stepped forward, releasing a sliver of his Reiatsu.

Instantly, his black robe fluttered without wind, exuding the confidence of a powerful expert!

"?"

Seeing this, Masked Man Tobi was slightly stunned and froze.

What's going on...

I haven't even started provoking him, and this guy just rushes out to volunteer?

Is there such a thing?

After a moment of confusion, Masked Man Tobi immediately grinned, revealing a "plan successful" smile.

Heh...

He fell for it so easily,

It seems that even with the Golden Eyes, this brat is just an arrogant fool who can't handle praise...

Very good!

Since you've volunteered,

It saves me the trouble of provoking you!

After a rapid thought, Masked Man Tobi immediately put on a silly act, chuckling, "Wow! As expected of Senior Chen Xiaoxi!"

"You so easily spoke words of ambition I wouldn't dare imagine!"

"Heh heh! If that's the case, seniors, please wait a moment! I'll go out and get that guy right now!"

Before he could finish speaking, the Masked Man suddenly spread his arms and, with a very comical gait, dashed out of the cave, kicking up dust as he went, appearing quite excited.

Seeing this, all the Akatsuki members broke out in a cold sweat.

Juzo Biwa, standing nearby, directly bared his teeth in displeasure and said:

"Isn't this intern behind the mask too foolish?"

"Just finding the enemy is making such a fuss... Tsk."

Orochimaru and Kakuzu, among others, naturally found it strange.

However, considering the intern's previously goofy personality, they could somewhat understand.

After all, it was normal for such an idiot to have a few screws loose.

But at this moment, only Heavenly Path Pain, Konan, Itachi, and Chen Xiaoxi understood the meaning hidden beneath the Masked Man's goofy actions--

The reason he ran out

was simply to cleverly conceal his Kamui space ability.

And this also indicated that

the person who had injured Itachi seemed to have truly been absorbed into the Kamui space by him.

Heavenly Path Pain remained silent, exchanging a glance with Konan, both pondering what kind of enemy they would face.

However, Uchiha Itachi, standing beside them, had a grave expression, not daring to be careless in the slightest.

Because he knew that the man wearing the white mask was a truly powerful being, like a demon!

If he wasn't careful, death might be waiting for him!

In contrast, Chen Xiaoxi.

At this moment, the person about to engage in a great battle had a nonchalant expression on his face.

He simply smiled, hands in his pockets.

His gaze was leisurely, as if he didn't take the person who defeated Itachi seriously at all...