Chapter 148
"Uchiha Itachi..."
As Second Pillar looked at the man before him, two scenes flashed through his mind. The first was a warm, everyday family life; the second was the night that had destroyed everything.
"Lightning Release—Lightning Transformation Technique!" Facing Uchiha Itachi, Second Pillar did not dare let his guard down and immediately unleashed his full strength.
Although his Lightning Transformation Technique could only cover his body like Lightning Release Chakra Mode, it provided a powerful boost to his combat ability and enhanced the Lightning Release Ninjutsu that followed.
"One-on-one combat? Fine. Let me see how much you've grown over the years!" Though he was merely a clone created by the Shapeshifting Technique, Uchiha Itachi was still very curious about Second Pillar's growth.
Akatsuki's mission was not important to him.
As though provoked by Uchiha Itachi's attitude, Second Pillar pulled out several kunai and hurled them at him.
The Lightning Release-infused kunai flew incredibly fast. Though Lightning Release lacked Wind Release's sharpness, the Lightning Release Chakra attached to the kunai was still far from weak.
Uchiha Itachi turned into a flock of crows and scattered, seemingly evading the attack.
A Crow Clone? No, it's Genjutsu. When did he...
Second Pillar froze for a moment, but quickly reacted. The Three-Tomoe Sharingan's ocular power instantly broke the Genjutsu, and he found Uchiha Itachi's true body.
Holding the Kusanagi Sword, Second Pillar's eyes brimmed with killing intent. The impatience and rage from before began to settle into calm.
Seeing this, Uchiha Itachi's eyes flashed with a hint of satisfaction. Then, without mercy, he launched a Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Jutsu straight at him.
Second Pillar refused to be outdone and counterattacked with Fire Release...
After Uchiha Shunichi's group passed Uchiha Itachi, they immediately encountered Hoshigaki Kisame.
The moment he appeared, he