Itachi's expression darkened as he looked at Kisame. "If you're questioning whether I'm really Uchiha Itachi, my eyes are proof enough! As for Lord Yin, you can verify that yourself!"
Kisame's face fell even further. After hesitating for a long while, he said, "No need. Lord Yin is in Kirigakure right now. I understand what you're getting at!"
For a moment, Uchiha Itachi didn't know how to feel. He stared at Kisame in silence, seized by the urge to conjure a thousand swords and drive them into him.
Kisame seemed to realize what was wrong. Watching Itachi nervously, he thought for a moment and said, "I'll go with you. I'll follow your lead from here on out!"
Itachi appreciated how readily Kisame agreed, but after a moment's thought, he said seriously, "Obito Uchiha of the Akatsuki came with me. He's not easy to deal with. If you run into him, be careful not to give anything away. He's extremely alert!"
The gravity of the matter wiped the embarrassment from Kisame's face. He nodded solemnly. "Got it. I'll come up with a convincing story first!"
Seeing Kisame's expression eased Itachi's worries somewhat. He was about to say more when his face abruptly changed. He looked as though he had sensed imminent danger.
Kisame flinched at the sight. "Itachi, what happened?"
Chapter 789: An Unexpected Encounter
Itachi's expression did not change. He still looked ready for a fight. "You're out of time to think. Obito Uchiha is here!"
Kisame's face darkened. Of all the times for the man they had just been discussing to appear! Caught completely off guard, he roared without hesitation, "What am I supposed to come up with now? I can't think of anything!"
Kisame's round, sharklike eyes widened even further. If Itachi hadn't known they were inside his