Today is your death day!

Just then, a rapid set of footsteps suddenly came from the distance, accompanied by a familiar fluctuation of chakra.

Aoba's Sharingan turned slightly, catching that familiar presence.

The corner of his lips curved up slightly, revealing a barely noticeable smile.

"Looks like the reinforcements have arrived."

"Aoba!"

A clear voice came from deep within the forest. Immediately afterward, a figure leaped down from the treetops and landed steadily beside Aoba.

It was Uchiha Itachi, Konoha's genius ninja. His Sharingan was also slowly turning in its sockets, emitting the same crimson glow as Aoba's.

Itachi wore his usual calm expression, but a trace of concern flashed through his eyes.

"Are you all right?"

"I'm fine, Itachi. Your timing couldn't be better."

Aoba nodded slightly, but his gaze never left Baki.

Itachi's arrival eased much of the pressure on him, but against an opponent like Baki, even the two of them working together could not afford to let their guard down.

Baki's gaze swept back and forth between Aoba and Itachi, his brows drawing together slightly.

"Uchiha Itachi... Konoha really is willing to spend dearly, sending two Sharingan users to deal with me."

There was a trace of disdain in his voice, but a hint of gravity flashed in his eyes.

Clearly, he also knew that Uchiha Itachi was not someone to be underestimated.

"Baki, Sunagakure's conspiracy ends here."

Itachi's voice was calm and cold. His hands had already begun forming seals as chakra rapidly gathered within him.

"Aoba, let's finish him together."

Aoba nodded, the red glow of his Sharingan burning even brighter.

"Fine. Let's see just how strong Sunagakure's Jonin really is!"

Before the words had even faded, Aoba and Itachi moved at the same time.

Aoba shot toward Baki like a phantom, the kunai in his hand flashing coldly