In an instant, Uchiha Itachi's match was on the verge of beginning.
The young man in his twenties standing before Ruri wore an ordinary ninja vest and carried a short sword on his back. His eyes narrowed to slits as he stared at Uchiha Itachi, a gentle smile on his face. He looked very mild-mannered.
"That smile looks so fake, and it gives me the creeps. It's just like the old saying-most people who keep their eyes narrowed are bad guys!" The man's smile made Ruri feel sick. Most of the characters who liked to keep their eyes narrowed in the anime Ruri used to watch had been twisted freaks.
"Nice to meet you. My name is Wangwang! I've heard you're the son of Lord Fugaku, the head of the Military Police Force. You certainly live up to the Uchiha Clan's name. What a genius!" The man standing before Uchiha Itachi spoke very gently, his eyes narrowed.
Although the man's words sounded very flattering and his attitude was extremely friendly, Uchiha Itachi frowned. This guy was clearly faking his smile, and he did it with such practiced ease that no ordinary ninja could have managed it!
"Enough talk! Let's begin!" Uchiha Itachi shook his head and spoke to the man. His opponent might really be a member of the Anbu. Even if he is, I'll just have to go all out. I've already come this far. There's no turning back now.
"Oh, Itachi, you really don't waste any time!" Wangwang said to Uchiha Itachi. Before Uchiha Itachi could answer, something whistled through the air. It was a Ruowu.
Uchiha Itachi's expression shifted slightly as the Ruowu flew toward him. This guy had actually dared to launch a sneak attack, and that infuriated him.
With no time to think, Uchiha Itachi