When Uchiha Itachi and Shisui noticed this Kirigakure squad, they sensed something strange about its composition. They looked like a group of Kirigakure shinobi with very unusual identities.
Shisui immediately judged their value. The guard shinobi trailing at the rear was unknown, while the others did not look like proper shinobi at all... The two decided to take down this Kirigakure squad first.
With his Body Flicker Technique, Uchiha Shisui could completely surround and eliminate the others. If he truly could not handle them, he could always escape...
At Kitahara's urging, Uchiha Itachi took the initiative to handle the guard shinobi... Judging by the battle between Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki, Itachi could only keep him occupied for now.
"This guy is really strong!"
Kisame Hoshigaki had forcibly added a layer of water to the ground with Water Release ninjutsu. Itachi realized a rather awkward problem...
He seemed unable to defeat the Kirigakure shinobi before him...
Kisame Hoshigaki possessed an enormous amount of Chakra. The Water Release ninjutsu in his hands was astonishingly powerful, and he was also highly skilled in taijutsu... He was the most troublesome opponent Itachi had faced since becoming a shinobi.
"Is that all you can do? How immature!"
Kisame Hoshigaki sped across the water, stepping on the splashes as he rushed toward Itachi. The ninja blade in his hand traced a nimble semicircle, evading the short sword in Itachi's hand...
The icy blade carried a sharp chill. Even though Itachi shifted his rear foot and withdrew half a step to evade the edge, a lock of his hair was still cut away!
Bang!
Kisame took the chance to kick out. The heavy blow struck Itachi's barely raised arm, sending him flying!
Uchiha Itachi and the crow were kicked seven or eight meters away. Itachi felt