It seemed there was no problem after all.
"Give it a try."
Nagato looked at Uchiha Itachi.
"Six tons? That'll be difficult, but I can try."
Uchiha Itachi stepped forward and activated Susanoo.
A crimson skeletal claw appeared and seized the Ruyi Jingu Bang.
Hummm!
A massive surge of Chakra produced a strange hum. The next moment, the Ruyi Jingu Bang began to tremble slightly.
Was it working?
Just as Uchiha Itachi was about to put more strength into it,
a petite figure suddenly landed on the crimson Susanoo's head.
"Hm?" Uchiha Itachi looked up. First he saw a tuft of pink hair. Then—
BOOM!
Tremendous force erupted against the crimson Susanoo's head.
The thunderous blast sent a huge ring-shaped shockwave spreading through the air.
CRACK!
Uchiha Itachi's Susanoo shattered, and he was thrown backward.
Kabuto Yakushi, who was directing the battle, nearly flipped the board in front of him. Why did someone always interfere at the crucial moment?!
He took a closer look.
Team 7. Aogetsu Hyuga's students!
Aogetsu Hyuga again, damn it!
If hatred could kill, Kabuto Yakushi would have killed Aogetsu Hyuga countless times over.
Sakura landed nearby and raised her fist.
"Got him!"
Uchiha Itachi looked over.
"What incredible Chakra Enhanced Strength."
He had only been using Susanoo's second form, but the fact that Sakura had smashed it with one punch said plenty about her strength.
Hashirama Senju noticed something familiar too.
"Oh! Is that Little Tsunade's technique?!"
Sakura declared loudly,
"Lady Tsunade is my teacher!"
"Itachi."
A calm voice sounded behind Uchiha Itachi. Black flames sprang up, but he dodged them.
Sasuke stared at Uchiha Itachi.
His eyes
no longer held their old uncertainty.
Instead,
they were unwavering.
"What are you doing here?"
Uchiha Itachi met Sasuke's gaze and understood.
Sasuke had not followed the