A Great Calamity for the Five Great Nations

"What are those two doing?"

Itachi frowned. Ever since Root had taken over this place, they had sensed that something was off.

"Perhaps they're arrivals from another dimension."

Fugaku spoke with a grave expression.

"Arrivals from another dimension?"

Itachi's pupils contracted slightly, and his gaze instantly turned uncertain.

Could he already know my secret? Or does this world not operate the way I imagined at all?

He had originally thought he would transmigrate into this world according to the plot, use the Eye of God to dominate the eight lands, build a harem, gather beauties, and reach the pinnacle of life.

But now, he had discovered that this world had already undergone many changes because of his involvement.

It was gradually exceeding his expectations.

"That's right. Recently, many people from outside Japan have come here. Every uninvited guest carries unknown ninjutsu. According to our divination ninja's predictions, the Five Great Nations may face a great calamity this time."

Fugaku's words were like a wind from hell, sending chills down everyone's spine.

That meant...

Would ninja enemies like this frequently appear in their daily lives from now on?

An invasion of foreign species?

They were screwed.

No one dared imagine what it would look like if such thugs flooded the Five Great Nations of the Shinobi World. It might very well stir up another bloody storm.

"But it seems Danzō has no intention of resolving this matter. It's fine if they handle it. We can't be bothered meddling in other people's business."

Uchiha Hachidai echoed from the side.

As a member of the Konoha Military Police Force, he possessed the talent to lead its members. Even Uchiha Fugaku admired him greatly.

He could be said to be one of the few pillars of the Uchiha Clan.

However, this matter involved the Anbu and exceeded the authority of the police force. They had no right to interfere.

"Captain, it seems it's time for us to make preparations."

Several clan members nearby nodded as well.

Fugaku stood silently surrounded in the middle, like a reef rising from the sea, constantly battered and swallowed by raging waves, at risk of being consumed and merged into the ocean at any moment.

But even so, making this decision was still difficult for him. After all, this hard-won peace had only lasted a few years.

"Then let's stock up on more soldier pills. We can't go wrong with that."

"Perhaps we should also begin raising some death warriors."

"As for the necessary ninja tools, I'll go forge more right away in case they're needed."

Itachi could also sense the feeling of an impending storm. Danzō's side might be trying to recruit that terrifying weapon. After all, powerhouses from another dimension were indeed tempting.

They were practically superweapons equivalent to humanoid tailed beasts.

No wonder Danzō had been trying to win them over and lure them in. Thinking of this, Itachi couldn't help sneering.

To strengthen the forces of his own Root, Danzō would not hesitate to sacrifice Konoha's population or even assassinate the Hokage. Itachi naturally knew quite a bit about that man's wolfish ambitions.

But this would also happen to push forward a series of his own plans.

It was time to meet this Akatsuki.

After all, he had already obtained the latest gathering information from the masked man. If he wanted to find them, he could go to the Hidden Rain Village.

It wasn't impossible to play the role of an undercover agent, then lead people to wipe them out after they tore each other apart and reap the benefits himself.

Still, this Akatsuki might prove useful to him.

In the dim basement, several Anbu ninja had come to receive their missions.

The small room was enclosed by iron bars, and the staff inside handed over advanced Anbu ninja tools and mission scrolls.

"This mission isn't even within the Land of Fire."

Itachi glanced at the assignment on his scroll and was slightly stunned.

[Mission: Capture Orochimaru and bring him to justice]

[Intelligence: He is conducting secret activities in the Land of Rice Fields and intends to establish the Hidden Sound Village.]

And the squad being sent out this time was actually Kakashi Hatake's team. Were they being sent to their deaths?

Gulp.

Several Anbu members swallowed nervously.

They had already felt the pressure that man brought during their last clash, not to mention that this time they were going directly onto his turf to assassinate him.

They would probably all end up being taken away for biological experiments.

"Perhaps we should find some outside support. This mission is a little difficult."

Itachi deliberately said this. Did they expect him to use Susanoo again?

He had no desire to experience that kind of pain a second time.

"The Hokage said this is our chance to redeem ourselves through merit. Actually, this is my fault. I shouldn't have acted so stubbornly back then. So this time, I'll serve as our squad's acting captain to make up for it. As for Uchiha Itachi, because of his outstanding performance in the previous mission, he has officially been appointed deputy captain of the squad."

Kakashi Hatake's face was somewhat pale. He hadn't expected that less than a week after the previous incident, the higher-ups would immediately make them take action.

Wasn't this just torture?

Even he might not be able to face the fear and pressure in his heart when confronting Orochimaru again.

"Yo, little Itachi is our deputy captain now. How old are you? An eleven-year-old deputy captain."

Oda Misuzu happily pressed Itachi into her chest and kneaded him wildly. It was the same principle as petting a cat—she had suddenly discovered that this little puppy was so much fun.

Itachi felt like he was suffocating.

Referee, someone is charging with the ball!

"That's right. Things will be much better with you as commander."

"With Itachi's abilities, there won't be any problem at all."

"Actually, Itachi graduated in his first year at the Ninja Academy. He was only seven years old then. He broke the non-wartime record, so it's not surprising that he can serve as our captain."

"That's insanely impressive. Awesome."

Several other Anbu members nearby also offered their congratulations.

Kakashi Hatake silently wore his Anbu cat mask at the side. Without saying a word, the expression hidden in those shadows could not be seen. Watching the commotion beside him, he suddenly felt as though this world had nothing to do with him.

If Obito and Rin were still here now, how wonderful would that be?

An invisible loneliness filled his body, almost giving him the urge to go mad and burst out of his skin.

However, he had no gift to offer this boy. His gaze remained locked on the child, who was still a head shorter than him yet already brimming with vigorous life.

Perhaps Lord Danzō's decision had been right.