Dark clouds gathered, and howling winds blocked out the sky and sunlight. The black flames that had previously shot into the sky caused thunder and rain to fall in the sky around the Land of Grass.
The gale-force winds and lightning, combined with the Fire Release previously unleashed by Itachi and Sasuke, caused the moisture in the sky to condense upon contact with the cold air.
Within the layers of dark clouds, bolts of lightning constantly intertwined and merged, while Sasuke, as if he had anticipated this, unfolded the special scroll in his hand.
"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall, Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique!"
Earthen walls rose up around the two of them, and countless streams of water flowed into them, turning the grassland in front of them into an artificial basin.
" Summoning Jutsu: Aoda!"
Amidst swirling White Mist, a gigantic Aoda appeared, its tail coiling around Sasuke's body before being hurled towards the lightning bolts in the sky.
"Owner..."
"Enough, Aoda, disappear."
After the Aoda disappeared, Sasuke, who had leaped into the air, looked solemn and muttered to himself.
"This will force you to reveal your hidden trump card. I will definitely kill you, Uchiha Itachi!"
Within the clouds, lightning intertwined and materialized, roaring across the sky.
The shimmering azure thunderstorm gradually coalesced into the shape of Kirin, looking down at the calm and insignificant figure below.
"Lightning Release: Kirin!"
The Kirin, now a solid entity, suddenly slashed downwards, merging with the water to create a shower of sparks.
The steaming water vapor, heated to a high temperature, was filled with the power of lightning, enough to paralyze any being that came into contact with it.
After a long while, Sasuke, who had fallen from the sky, landed outside the range of the Combination Ninjutsu. His exquisite and intricate Mangekyō Sharingan stared at the figure in the White Mist with a solemn expression.
"I see. Water Release and Earth Release limit the range of lightning, amplifying the power of natural lightning to the extreme, and using the evaporated water mist to cause secondary damage."
"You've improved again in such a short time, Sasuke."
As the mist dissipated, the crimson skeleton perfectly protected the itachi, and the towering giant gradually donned muscles, armor, and weapons upon its bones...
A moment later, a towering giant, clad in armor, held Yata no Kagami in his left hand and a gourd in his right hand, its flames swirling into the shape of a sword.
" Susanoo, you've finally used this move, Uchiha Itachi. This time, you're truly at your wit's end. Let me personally send you on your final journey."
Sasuke laughed wildly, his azure aura gradually turning into deep purple.
"Let me show you my Susanoo, Itachi!"
The third power Mangekyō Sharingan suddenly unfolded, with deep purple chakra spreading out in a dark purple and ominous aura, cold and ruthless.
As the purplish-black skeleton continued to build, a deep purple giant, half-exposed and clad in Karasu Tengu Armor, held a bow and arrow, with wisps of black flame spreading across the arrows.
" Susanoo requires a lot of chakra. Without the support of the Silent Blood Armor, how long can you last? The final victor is me, Uchiha Itachi, die!"
The arrow was shot out, but was stopped by Yata no Kagami's outstretched hand. Itachi, inside Susanoo, watched this scene, and then a genuine smile appeared on his lips.
"Finally, you've finally grown to the point where you can protect yourself, Sasuke..."
Strands of blood spilled from the corner of Itachi's mouth. He coughed twice, and blood immediately spilled from his mouth. Just as Sasuke had said, the chakra consumption of Susanoo was indeed too great for him.
"You can't hold on any longer? Then die in regret, Itachi, my brother..."
With bow drawn and arrows nocked, arrows formed from chakra and eye power were fired recklessly. Even though the Yata no Kagami could block all attacks, it still needed chakra to maintain itself.
Before long, Itachi's Susanoo ethereal, with wisps of flame-like chakra spreading into the air.
"I'm sorry, Shisui, all I seem to leave behind is hatred and killing, but he will become the inheritor of our will, forever protecting Konoha..."
Susanoo Sasuke could even fire the last arrow, Itachi collapsed to the ground, a smile on his face.
"What's wrong? Itachi! Are you playing dead? I haven't killed you with my own hands yet, Uchiha Itachi!"
The sight of Uchiha Itachi collapsing to the ground in the distance was beyond Sasuke's expectations.
Susanoo the wind, and he rushed to Itachi's side like a madman, checking his breathing and pulse.
"Dead?! How could you die like that?! Uchiha Itachi!"
Gritting his teeth and with a ferocious expression, Sasuke screamed in pain. A cold laugh from not far away made him subconsciously turn around and look.
"Who is it? Show yourself!"
"Hehehe, what a pity. He was clearly a spy sent by Konoha to infiltrate Akatsuki, but he died at the hands of the person he wanted to protect his whole life."
" Uchiha Itachi, a lonely ninja who lost his way in life..."
A half-black, half-white figure quietly emerged from the grass, grinning at Sasuke before him, and slowly played the scene of the Night of the Massacre recorded by White Zetsu.
The Land of Iron, the venue for the Five Kage Summit.
"Hehe, now that Kumogakure has lost its last trump card, Konoha's Nine-Tails is still safe and sound, and with Konoha's top fighting force, I feel that I am capable of serving as the leader of the Allied Shinobi Forces."
Seeing that he had the upper hand, Danzo quickly volunteered, looking as if he was determined to win.
The Fourth Raikage wanted to refute, but the thought of his younger brother, who was now in enemy hands, made him anxious and uneasy.
"Alright, let me say a few words of fairness. Now that seven Tailed Beast have fallen into the hands of the Akatsuki, the enemy will definitely take action."
"This is a crisis for the entire world. Since we are going to form the Allied Shinobi Forces, Konoha, which is the only place with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, will be the enemy's ultimate target."
"Therefore, I recommend Danzo, Danzo Fifth Hokage of Konoha, to be the commander-in-chief of the Allied Shinobi Forces. What do you all think?"
Mifune's words were sincere. Now that Kumogakure has lost its last bargaining chip, Konoha is the strongest in terms of overall strength, and it is only right that it should become the leader of the Allied Forces.
Ōnoki was eager to fight, but he was wary of Uchiha Huayue, who was behind Danzo and whose stance had not yet been revealed. Therefore, he neither agreed nor objected.
Sunagakure and Kirigakure are themselves embroiled in numerous unresolved problems and are powerless to intervene.
The Fourth Raikage gritted his teeth, but ultimately, worried about his brother's safety, he had no choice but to compromise.
"Alright, after everyone has consulted with the Daimyo, the largest coalition in ninja history will be established. Please make preparations in advance and do not allow the Akatsuki to harm the world. This meeting is now adjourned."
Mifune turned and left. Danzo smiled broadly, nodded kindly to the Kage, and then left with his guards.
"Pass down the order to immediately restrict Uzumaki Naruto's movements. We absolutely cannot let him fall into the hands of the Akatsuki!"
Danzo as if he were floating on clouds, and his smile became even more amiable...