After Obito left.
Naruto sat on the ground and used the Telescope Technique to keep watching Sasuke's battle.
The main hall of the Uchiha Ancestral Residence.
It was an enormous bluestone structure, tall and imposing, proof enough that even during the Warring States Period, the Uchiha had been one of the strongest clans.
Sasuke walked to the center of the hall.
Through the ninjutsu's projection, Naruto also saw Uchiha Itachi seated at the head of the hall.
Thanks to Snake Aunt's restorative potion and Immortality Potion, along with learning beforehand that his younger sibling had found a fine brother-in-law in Naruto, Uchiha Itachi had finally put his greatest worry to rest.
People were like that. Once their greatest concern was settled, their spirits improved considerably.
Now, Uchiha Itachi not only had color in his cheeks but also a hint of vitality about him.
Tap, tap, tap.
Unhurried footsteps echoed through the hall, and only then did Itachi slowly open his eyes.
Seeing the grown-up Sasuke, Itachi said expressionlessly, "My foolish little brother, you've kept your older brother waiting far too long."
Facing the enemy who had murdered his family and exterminated his clan again, Sasuke instantly activated his Mangekyo.
"Itachi, these eyes of mine have seen your death."
Sure enough, upon seeing Sasuke's Mangekyo, Itachi smiled-a sickly, twisted smile.
His face contorted, his eyes looking as though he had discovered a priceless treasure.
"Good. You really have awakened the Mangekyo. My foolish little brother, it seems your hatred for me runs deep. Then... I'll be taking those eyes."
As his words fell, Itachi's pupils rapidly transformed, also activating his Mangekyō Sharingan.
"These eyes are nearly blind from repeated use..." Itachi's Mangekyo shone with longing as he stared at Sasuke's eyes. "Once I have yours, that problem will be solved for