After leaving Ichiraku Ramen, the two strolled around to help digest their meal. They had to admit that Ichiraku Ramen really gave generous portions-it had stuffed them both, even though neither had eaten all morning until after nine.
"Pervy Sage said he was going to gather intelligence, but he's definitely peeping into some women's bathhouse somewhere."
Naruto spoke casually, his hands behind his head.
"Looks like you've figured out my senior Jiraiya's personality completely..."
Lin Guang pursed his lips.
With Jiraiya's abilities, even a trip to Amegakure probably would not have taken him long. Yet he still had not come looking for them, so he must have hidden away to have some fun.
Unlike the two of them, Kakashi and his two companions by the shore were still fighting the duo of Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki.
"Well, even though I left it to you two just now, I still couldn't help worrying!"
Kakashi spoke to Asuma Sarutobi beside him.
"A shadow clone?"
Kurenai Yuhi looked at Kakashi behind Uchiha Itachi.
"Kakashi Hatake..."
Uchiha Itachi turned around, their Sharingan staring straight into each other.
"What business does a fugitive ninja like you have coming to this village now?"
Kakashi asked with a kunai held against Uchiha Itachi's neck.
Uchiha Itachi did not answer Kakashi Hatake for the moment, merely meeting his gaze.
Those eyes are just as they were before! Even so, he's the true inheritor of the Sharingan. I have to prepare for the worst!
Kakashi thought.
"What a surprise. No wonder you could use my ninjutsu. I never expected anyone besides Mr. Itachi to actually possess those eyes. You're called Kakashi the Copy Ninja, aren't you?"
Kisame Hoshigaki spoke as he looked at Kakashi's Sharingan.
"I'm the one who's surprised. When I spotted two suspicious people in the