Uchiha Itachi covered his mouth, and blood seeped out.
"My silly little brother, you don't seem as useless as you used to be. Looks like you have some good friends."
A maniacal smile crept across Sasuke Uchiha's lips, and the crackling lightning on his hands cast flickering light on his face.
"Friends! Of course I have friends! But you've killed them all! The word 'trash' suits you better now. Can you hold out until I kill you?"
"It's alright, my foolish little brother. As long as I get your eyes, my body will recover." After saying this, Uchiha Itachi rapidly Hand Seals, his fingers fluttering like butterflies.
" Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Technique!"
Sparks rapidly spewed from Uchiha Itachi's mouth, encircling Sasuke from all directions.
"Is that all?" Sasuke hand Hand Seals and spat out bursts of sparks, charging towards Uchiha Itachi's Fire Style.
Clusters of Kakkō- like sparks exploded, illuminating the dimly lit hall in a fiery red glow.
" Sasuke, Ninjutsu isn't just about pursuing power; it's about choosing the right moment."
Sasuke Uchiha about to move, he suddenly found himself unable to move, frozen in place.
" Genjutsu? When?"
The crimson six-pointed star in his eyes flickered silently, and the surging power of his pupils broke free from the Genjutsu.
Just then, a Adamantine sword was placed against Sasuke's neck.
"Ahem, my foolish little brother, you've lost!"
Uchiha Itachi extended two fingers and slowly dug them towards Sasuke's eyes.
"Bang!"
Sasuke's body turned into a cloud of white smoke like Utakata.
" Shadow Clone?"
Sasuke's voice came from the roof beam above. "Is that all you've got? If this is all the strength you've got, then death awaits you!"
Sasuke leaped down, his right hand crackling with intense lightning, sounding like a thousand birds chirping.
Chidori propelled Sasuke's body like lightning, passing through Uchiha Itachi's body.
"Quack quack!"
Uchiha Itachi transformed back into several crows and scattered.
The six-pointed star in Sasuke's eyes spun wildly, his powerful vision scanning every corner of the hall.
He looked up at Uchiha Itachi, who emerged from the shadows, a mocking smile on his face.
"You want my eyes? Come on! You won't get them with these little tricks!"
Uchiha Itachi pulled his hand out of his black robe, unzipped it, and ripped off his Akatsuki uniform.
"My dear brother! I'm here! Don't hide!"
After he finished speaking, he jumped down and landed in the hall, pointing the long sword in his hand diagonally at the ground.
Sasuke a loud "Ah!" and rushed forward, his Chidori transforming into Lightning Sword, which he thrust straight at Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi slightly turned his head, easily dodging the Chakra sword, and strode forward, crashing into Sasuke's body.
Sasuke, a ferocious smile on his face, swung his left fist at the oncoming Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi's speed wasn't particularly fast, but his movements were light and agile. With a spin, he dodged the powerful punch.
With a gentle pull on Sasuke's wrist, Uchiha Itachi's right hand propelled Sasuke's body forward.
With a deafening roar, Sasuke's violent force shattered the stone slabs on the ground, sending shards flying everywhere, and a huge crater appeared before the two brothers.
Uchiha Itachi stood opposite, looking at the six-pointed star in Sasuke Uchiha's eyes.
"That's quite impressive power. I originally thought Orochimaru would be more suitable to be your teacher, but now it seems Tsunade might be a better fit."
Uchiha Itachi sighed sincerely. In terms of fighting style, Orochimaru might be suitable to be Sasuke's teacher, but on the other hand, Tsunade could give Sasuke a better future.
Looking at the Yin Seal between Sasuke's eyebrows, Tsunade truly hadn't kept any secrets from her disciple, Sasuke.
"Does someone who hides their true intentions deserve to be my teacher?"
Sasuke's tone revealed obvious disdain. He had seen Orochimaru from both worlds; one of Orochimaru was already dead, and the current Orochimaru spent all his time hiding in the basement researching shady things. This kind of person was not qualified to be his teacher.
"It seems that Itachi-senpai understands my teacher very well."
A voice came from the entrance.
Shinsei walked out and looked at the two people facing off in the hall.
"It's not over yet! Don't worry about me. I'm just here to watch the show! Please continue! Don't let my presence affect your performance!"
Uchiha Itachi turned to look at Shinsei, a faint smile on his face.
"Looks like there are a few more spectators. It must have been difficult for Kisame to stop you."
"I'm sorry, Itachi." Kisame walked into the hall from the corridor, shrugging at Uchiha Itachi. "I couldn't stop him. But he promised I wouldn't interfere."
Uchiha Itachi nodded. Since it was Shinsei who came, he couldn't stop him like he could. He was Sasuke's friend and wouldn't hinder his predetermined fate.
Shinsei waved to Kisame, then clasped his hands together in prayer.
Two mounds of earth, shaped like stools, rose up on the ground near the wall. Shinsei walked over and patted the dirt off them.
" Kisame- san, please sit here!"
Kisame looked bewildered. He didn't quite understand why the boy in front of him seemed so at ease, even though they were enemies.
He hesitated for a moment, then walked over to Shinsei and sat down on the mound of earth next to him.
"Can I touch Samehada? Don't worry, I would never steal your weapon! You have to believe me, if I really wanted to, you definitely wouldn't be able to stop me."
Kisame remained silent, but did not refute Shinsei's words. A person's name is like a tree's shadow. Judging from Shinsei's various achievements and his performance just now, if he really wanted to kill him, it wouldn't take much effort.
Kisame silently extended the hilt of Samehada.
Shinsei grabbed Samehada's hilt and transferred a bit of Chakra from his hand.
Samehada trembled all over, its mouth wide open in excitement. It bent the hilt of its sword and wrapped it around Shinsei's wrist as if to curry favor.
Sasuke Uchiha glared at him.
Shinsei immediately apologized, saying:
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry! Please continue, I won't say another word!"
With Shinsei's interruption, the tension between the two brothers seemed to have eased.
Sasuke put aside all his thoughts and focused intently on his greatest enemy.
A surge of lightning erupted from Sasuke's fist, and the crackling sound of the lightning echoed throughout the hall.
He swung his fist and slammed it down hard on Uchiha Itachi across from him.