In short, having missed the battle against the White Zetsu Army, it would make no difference whether Sasuke had the Mangekyō Sharingan in the battles to come.
Unless the Sage of Six Paths still chose to bestow his power upon Sasuke and Naruto.
Other than Sasuke and Naruto, no one else would likely get to enjoy such benefits.
After all, the two of them were the reincarnations of Indra and Asura's chakra. To the Sage of Six Paths, they were practically the reincarnations of half his sons—his own people.
"I'll remind Sasuke."
Itachi gave a solemn assurance.
He knew his younger brother's temperament all too well. If no one kept an eye on him or warned him, who knew what this brat might get up to.
Itachi was not worried about anything else. What he feared was Sasuke going mad and seeking Naruto out for a showdown.
"Don't let him go looking for Naruto. If they're both still alive after the war, I won't stop him from challenging Naruto. But not now."
They had constantly used Naruto to provoke Sasuke before, and now the aftereffects were beginning to show.
With his strength increased, Sasuke could not wait to challenge Naruto.
That kind of behavior would not do—at least, not for now.
After the war, they could fight however they wanted, as long as they did not kill each other. But for now, forget it. He needed to stay put and behave himself.
"Go back and tell him this is my order. If he dares disobey, he can bear the consequences himself."
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Itachi left with Yan's orders.
After returning to the clan, he sought out Sasuke. Sasuke's emotions had not been particularly stable these past two days, perhaps due to awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Having gained so much