At the Clan Leader's words, Itachi visibly relaxed. As the best medical ninja in the shinobi world, Tsunade was the best person to entrust Sasuke to.
After taking Sasuke from Itachi's arms, Shin Uchiha looked at him and said:
"Itachi, your mission is complete. Besides, Sasuke's Sharingan evolved to two tomoe just now.
Once he's healed, I believe a little more training should bring it to three tomoe."
At Clan Leader Shin's words, a faint smile appeared on Itachi's previously forlorn face.
"Clan Leader, I'll leave Sasuke in your care from now on. I'll wait for him to grow stronger, then help him awaken his Mangekyō Sharingan."
Before Shin Uchiha could reply, Itachi suddenly covered his right eye and let out a muffled groan.
During his fight with Sasuke, he had tried to avoid hurting him too badly while demonstrating the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Without meaning to, Itachi had gone a little too far with it, and the backlash from his Mangekyō Sharingan was severe.
Shin Uchiha shook his head helplessly at the sight. An emerald-green glow rose from his right hand, which he gently pressed against Itachi's right eye.
However, neither Shin Uchiha nor Tsunade could address the underlying problem. All they could do was ease his pain.
Only once the pain in his eye had subsided did Itachi let out a long breath and nod gratefully to Clan Leader Shin.
"Thank you, Clan Leader."
Shin Uchiha waved a hand and cautioned him:
"Use your Mangekyō Sharingan as little as possible. With your strength, handling Sasuke should be effortless. You don't need it at all."
Itachi's eyes flickered at Clan Leader Shin's words, and he offered a rather guilty explanation:
"Sasuke is quite capable. Without my Mangekyō Sharingan, subduing him would take some effort."
Shin Uchiha suppressed