Itachi Returned to Konoha and Encountered Powerful Foes; Gekkō Raito Rushed to Kirigakure's Aid

That was to get to the bottom of the real reason Sasuke had defected.

And to find out which bastard had sold Sasuke to Orochimaru!

Although he had yet to uncover conclusive evidence, Itachi already had a pretty good idea.

It was most likely the work of that old bastard Danzo.

So Itachi had returned this time to give Konoha a show of force and sound a warning to that old scoundrel Danzo while he was at it.

He would make him understand that he had better stop scheming against Sasuke Uchiha.

Otherwise, he, Uchiha Itachi, would absolutely kill Danzo with his own hands.

Suddenly, Itachi turned around and gave Kisame Hoshigaki a strange look. "Why do you seem a little off today?"

Off?

Kisame Hoshigaki froze for a moment and rubbed his sharklike face. "Do I?"

How was he any different from usual?

Itachi shook his head, his tone flat. "I don't know if I'm imagining it, but I keep feeling that your aura has changed somewhat."

Changed?

What kind of description was that?

Kisame Hoshigaki grinned, exposing a mouthful of gleaming white teeth. "Probably because we've arrived at this wonderful place called Konoha. My blood's boiling right now!"

"Just thinking about trading blows with those so-called experts in Konoha has even the Samehada on my back trembling with excitement!"

After hearing that, Itachi said nothing more and merely gave him an indifferent glance.

Then his brow furrowed slightly. "Stay here for now. I'll go inside Konoha and see how things stand!"

Kisame Hoshigaki chuckled. "Come on, let me go with you. We can watch each other's backs!"

Itachi did not refuse, giving his tacit consent.

But honestly, deep down, Itachi could not have been more reluctant to let Kisame tag along.

He also wanted to check on that