When Naruto heard that Lin Guang would treat him, he stopped making a fuss, intent on fleecing the rich guy.
Lin Guang glanced around. Fortunately, hardly anyone was there at this hour, or he really would have lost face. He was Lord Lin Guang of Konoha now!
Two ninja from another village were walking along the river, but Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi stood in their way.
The four faced off, the atmosphere somewhat tense.
"You're not from this village! What exactly are you here for?"
With a cigarette between his lips, Asuma Sarutobi spoke first.
"It's been a long time, Mr. Asuma, Miss Kurenai."
One of the robed men spoke, his voice clear and pleasant to the ear.
"Since you know us, that means you used to be a ninja from this village."
Asuma exhaled a puff of smoke as he spoke.
The man did not answer. He merely lifted the edge of his bamboo hat, letting Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi see his eyes.
Against a scarlet background were three tomoe. Those were unmistakably the Sharingan!
"You... you're!"
Asuma was deeply surprised. The man before him had once been a genius ninja in Konoha, and even among the entire Uchiha Clan!
Since he had already been recognized, the man simply removed his bamboo hat, revealing his true face.
Sweating, Asuma said, "There's no doubt about it. You're Uchiha Itachi."
"Are you acquaintances of Mr. Itachi? Then let me introduce myself too! I am Kisame Hoshigaki! I look forward to getting to know you."
The man who had come with Uchiha Itachi also removed his bamboo hat, facing Asuma Sarutobi and Kurenai Yuhi directly.
Compared to the handsome Uchiha Itachi, Kisame Hoshigaki looked rather frightening.
He had a sharklike face and skin color, along with sharp teeth.
He also