Invasion

Kakashi quickly Hand Seals, Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique." A thick fog formed around Kakashi, spreading outwards and quickly enveloping Uchiha Itachi.

Uchiha Itachi looked ahead and said, "The Hidden Mist Technique does have some effect in preventing my Genjutsu, but it's meaningless against me with my Sharingan." He quickly Hand Seals, unleashing a massive fireball forward with Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique in front of him exploded, dispelling the thick fog that had enveloped the area.

Uchiha Itachi looked up and saw Kakashi appear above Uchiha Itachi. Uchiha Itachi reached out, grabbed Kakashi, pulled him to the ground, and made him look into his eyes.

"Hmm..." Uchiha Itachi immediately noticed something was wrong and said, "As expected of Kakashi, that's really clever. He actually used Shadow Clone. No wonder my Genjutsu didn't work." The Shadow Clone Jutsu didn't speak, but tightly bound Uchiha Itachi.

Bang! The ground exploded, and Kakashi burst out of the ground, his right hand crackling with lightning, unleashing "Lightning Release: Lightning Blade" towards Uchiha Itachi.

Boom! The shadow clone, along with Kakashi's own clone, was destroyed, creating a large crater in the ground. Kakashi didn't relax, because he had only just defeated a Shadow Clone.

Ahead, Uchiha Itachi stood there, seemingly out of nowhere. Uchiha Itachi wanted to attack again, but feeling his Chakra running low, he said, "Kakashi, I look forward to seeing you again." He then transformed into Crow and vanished.

Kakashi, slightly out of breath, watched Uchiha Itachi disappear without giving chase, muttering, "Did he get away?" He looked around but couldn't find any trace of Uchiha Itachi. However, recalling the battle just now, Kakashi had a strange feeling in his heart.

Kakashi finished reminiscing and said to Uzumaki Hane beside him, "Yu, let's go back."

Uzumaki Hane said, "Okay." The two quickly returned to the palace.

The next day, in the shrine of the priestess, Shion, Taruho, Kakashi, and Uzumaki Hane were all present.

Kakashi didn't have the Uchiha Clan bloodline, so using the Sharingan took a huge toll on him, especially when he was fighting against Itachi, which made the drain even more terrifying. However, he fully recovered after just one day.

Kakashi said, "I've already informed the Hokage about Lord Hokage. I just received word from Lord Jiraiya that he should arrive in the Land of Demons tomorrow."

Uzumaki Hane said, "They took the ring, so they probably won't be back anytime soon. However, given Sasori and Deidara's personalities, they'll likely come looking for revenge." But Uzumaki Hane wasn't afraid; once he was strong enough, he would go straight to their hideout.

Kakashi hesitated for a moment, then said, "Yu, you said yesterday that you only defeated a puppet, right?" Kakashi had felt something was off about his fight with Itachi yesterday, but Uchiha Itachi had indeed used his own Ninjutsu.

"That's right," said Uzumaki Hane, then described yesterday's events in detail.

Then, Uzumaki Hane continued, "The opponent must have used the Shapeshifting Technique?"

Kakashi asked in confusion, "The Shapeshifting Technique?"

Uzumaki Hane said, "The Shapeshifting Technique is one of the Ninjutsu possessed by the Rinnegan. After use, it can give others the same appearance Ninjutsu as oneself, but only 30% of the original's Chakra, and is also controlled by the original. Once the Chakra is used up, one will die, and only after death can one return to one's original appearance."

Kakashi's eyes flashed with shock; he hadn't expected such Ninjutsu to exist.

In a small town on the border of the Land of Demons, a group of mysterious people arrived, travel-worn, and checked into an inn, where they booked several rooms.

In the hotel room, three people were sitting at the table.

Ruiga asked cautiously, "Big brother, are we really going to that Land of Demons this time?"

Renga said, "That's right, our target this time is the Land of Demons. We should have quite a few gains, unlike the Land of Vegetables last time, where we gained so little."

Upon hearing about the Land of Vegetables, Jiga's eyes flashed with murderous intent. He said, "Big brother, last time we raided the Land of Vegetables, but a few brats from Konoha ruined it. Next time I see those brats, I'll make them wish they were dead."

Renga, recalling those few Konoha brats, felt a murderous glint in his eyes. He then looked at Jiga and said, "You actually killed Ruiga last time, forcing me to promote a new subordinate." Ruiga nearby, heard Renga's words and a flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes, but he dared not show it. He knew that he was only Renga's Ruiga to obtain more treasure.

Jiga, however, said nonchalantly, "Brother, that guy Ruiga is useless. If I kill him, we can get more treasure, right?" His eyes were full of murderous intent as he looked at Ruiga.

Sensing the murderous intent in Jiga, Ruiga broke out in a cold sweat and quickly changed the subject, saying, "Big brother, I heard that there are demons in the Land of Demons, and there was even a demon riot a while ago."

Renga scoffed, "A demon? What demon? I think it's just a summoning beast. It's just that the Land of Demons doesn't have any ninjas, so they mistakenly thought it was a demon, and then people kept exaggerating it. Look, the person who dealt with the demon was just a Chunin Konoha. That shows that the demon's reputation is undeserved."

Renga paused for a moment, then continued, "Moreover, that Konoha Ninja should still be in the Land of Demons. If we capture that ninja, we might be able to get information about those brats." As he spoke, Renga recalled how he had almost been killed by those Konoha brats last time, and a malicious look appeared in his eyes.

Renga waved his hand and said, "Alright, everyone go back and rest. Tomorrow, we'll head to the Land of Demons."

The two replied repeatedly, "Yes, elder brother."

The next day, Renga got up early and, along with Jiga, Ruiga, and a group of his men, set off for the priestess's palace.

After traveling for half a day, the group finally arrived at their destination. The guards at the gate were all experienced, and with Renga wielding his sword, they quickly broke into the palace.

Renga, along with Jiga and Ruiga, quickly arrived at the main hall. As for the soldiers, they were naturally left to their subordinates to deal with. The three rushed into the main hall, where Uzumaki Hane was talking to Shion. Upon seeing the three of them burst in, she sized them up.

The three of them Renga, were also sizing up Uzumaki Hane and Shion. Seeing that Uzumaki Hane and Shion were just kids, Renga showed a contemptuous look and said to Uzumaki Hane, "You are Konoha ninja, the one who defeated the so-called demons. Aren't you just a kid?" The two behind him Jiga and Ruiga, were also full of contempt and burst into laughter.

A murderous glint flashed in Uzumaki Hane's eyes as he looked at the three people and asked, "Who are you?"

Renga sneered, "Kid, we're here to rob you. Hand over all the treasures of the Land of Demons!"