Having found a place to hide, Itachi Uchiha recalled how he had piqued the other man's interest before leaving. He feared that he would become the man's target in this trial.
"Who exactly is this guy?"
Itachi had dealt with the village's ninja before. To have two Jōnin following his orders... could he really be Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin?
"This is going to be troublesome."
This trial was completely different from previous Anbu selections. There were no teammates in the Forest of Death, and the enemies were several times stronger than them. Faced with such a difficult and passive situation, Itachi could only follow the other man's rhythm for now.
Suddenly sensing movement nearby, Itachi Uchiha crouched down and used the grass to conceal himself. At the same time, he looked into the distance. The vision granted by the Sharingan allowed him to see what was happening far away.
A dark figure was rushing straight toward his hiding place. There was no need to guess—the man had discovered where he was hiding.
"How did he find me?!"
Itachi Uchiha's pupils contracted slightly. He could even see the faint smile on Muzan's lips in the distance.
The other man moved through the forest as though taking a leisurely stroll, yet he was incredibly fast. It would not be long before he reached Itachi Uchiha's hiding place. He had to leave.
If he fought someone like that, he would definitely be eliminated!
At that moment, Itachi Uchiha felt a deep malice.
There was no other way. For the harmonious relationship between the Uchiha and the village, some people had to make sacrifices.
He had to become an Anbu!
Although Muzan did not have the Sharingan, Sage Mode had greatly enhanced his senses.
He could hear the rustling in the distance,