The Wise One's Grand Strategy, Returning from the Lost Path!

At the new base.

Bang! Kabuto Yakushi slammed a heavy fist into the ground, his gaze vicious. "Damn it... Why did the Ninja Kingdom learn of Sasuke Uchiha's movements so early?!"

He had thought that his true body had been exposed because Naruto's discovery on the battlefield had eventually brought everything to light. He had never thought it had anything to do with Sasuke!

So when Uchiha Madara appeared before Sasuke and Sakura, every hair on Kabuto Yakushi's body stood on end!

Yet even then, Kabuto still secretly hoped that Sasuke could escape Madara's grasp!

Unfortunately, he had overestimated Sasuke and underestimated Madara even more!

When Sasuke was taken away, Kabuto Yakushi's face turned livid, as though he had swallowed fly droppings!

Over the next three days, Kabuto Yakushi was beside himself with anxiety... Naruto and Sasuke were the foundation of his revenge against Yu. Now, it was obvious that Sasuke was no longer worth hoping for!

But... Kabuto's mental fortitude and cunning had reached a downright horrifying level!

Slurp!

Anko Mitarashi, whom he had possessed, licked her long tongue. "Hehehe, Sasuke was taken back to Feather Emperor City. He might even be put under Kotoamatsukami, so he's probably useless now. But... Naruto is still out there, right? That thickheaded Naruto should give me plenty of opportunities. Once I succeed, I'll forcibly take him away!"

Inside Ninggu Pagoda.

Itachi lowered his head and looked at his emotionally unsettled younger brother. "Sasuke, I have told you the entire truth without holding anything back. As for how you choose to walk the road ahead, that decision is yours."

Sasuke looked up at his brother, whose eyes were full of hope. "Then... what do you want me to do?"

Itachi said, "I will no longer interfere with your thoughts. So long as