Naruto: Inheriting the Legacy of a Person Who Traveled Through Time

Chapter 81 Entrustment

Samehada?

Then Kisame must have already—

The Edo Itachi's attention had been drawn to Naruto until now, when he finally noticed his old partner's weapon and couldn't help but show a look of disappointment.

Although there's no such thing as "the sword is the man" in the ninja world, since even Samehada has fallen into someone else's hands, Kisame's fate is already obvious.

"Kisame, memorize this person's face. When we return to the organization, we can have Genbu gather information about him."

Outside the light screen, Itachi Uchiha turned to look at Kisame and, unusually, offered words of comfort.

"Mr. Itachi, even you are dead, so it's not surprising that I was killed. This is the fate of a ninja, isn't it?"

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Kisame, full of nonchalance, waved his hand and sighed.

"He's still talking, what's going on?"

Naruto stared at the Edo Itachi in front of him, his face full of confusion.

"They are now powerless and can only be manipulated by the mastermind behind the scenes."

While explaining things to Naruto, Killer Bee also took the opportunity to show off his rap skills with rhymes.

"It's up there!"

The Edo Itachi suddenly vanished into white mist, causing the Edo Nagato, who was leaning half his body against the other, to almost lose his balance. He quickly spoke up to remind him.

"I know!"

Naruto, in Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, possessed extremely strong sensory abilities and had already locked onto Edo Itachi's figure. He bent his legs and leaped into the air, and the two began to clash in taijutsu mid-air.

"How is Sasuke?"

While attacking, Edo Itachi resumed the conversation that had just been interrupted.

Uchiha Itachi, standing outside the light screen, also showed a look of concern.

According to the established plan, he, who was already terminally ill, would choose to die at Sasuke's hands, so that Sasuke could gain the name of a hero and rejoin Konoha, and Sasuke could fuse the power of two pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan, thus obtaining the power of eternal Mangekyou Sharingan.

Although the entire plan has been carefully considered, there will inevitably be unforeseen changes, not to mention that the clearly ill-intentioned Masked Madara will definitely interfere.

Although it's impossible to determine whether the future shown on the screen is real or not, if it is, Itachi Uchiha can further investigate and fill in the gaps, paving a smooth road for Sasuke with his own death.

"He seeks revenge against Konoha and has now joined Akatsuki!"

Upon hearing Naruto's answer, Itachi's pupils contracted sharply both inside and outside the light screen, his face filled with shock.

Why doesn't Sasuke go back to the village?

Edo Tensei Itachi asked what Itachi Uchiha was thinking.

"He learned of your secret mission, which is why he made the decision to destroy the village!"

Upon seeing this, Itachi Uchiha's expression changed slightly outside the light screen, and his crimson three-tomoe Sharingan transformed into the Mangekyou Sharingan.

A flash of red light appeared, and Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan pattern spun around, unleashing a torrent of ocular power. The target was not Tetsuya, but Kisame Hoshigaki, who was standing next to Itachi.

Although Kisame was completely obedient to him, Itachi knew very well that Kisame was definitely on a mission to monitor him.

Now that it involves his secret mission as a spy sent by Konoha to Akatsuki, and is closely related to Sasuke, Itachi Uchiha certainly cannot allow a third person to know about this.

As expected of Itachi Uchiha, he subdued the tailless tailed beast without making a sound!

Even Tetsuya, who witnessed all of this, couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

At this moment, Kisame Hoshigaki was still standing in the same place, maintaining his original posture, but his eyes were now covered by the pattern of the Mangekyou Sharingan, and even Samehada, which he was holding tightly in his hand, did not notice anything unusual.

A repeat offender!

Itachi Uchiha certainly did a lot of controlling him.

"A classified mission?"

The reanimated Nagato, who had not participated in the battle, muttered something, already guessing Uchiha Itachi's identity as a Konoha spy.

"Could it be Madara—"

Just as Edo Itachi was about to ask more about Sasuke's situation, he saw Naruto in Nine-Tails Chakra Mode and Edo Itachi locked in a fierce taijutsu battle. Killer Bee then launched a surprise attack from behind with Samehada, which Itachi easily dodged, retreating back to Nagato's side.

"I also heard the truth about what happened to you from Madara—"

That's it!

Both Itachi, inside and outside the light screen, uttered the same exclamation.

As expected, it was Masked Madara who ruined my plans!

This person must not be allowed to live, otherwise he will surely lead Sasuke down a path of no return!

Uchiha Itachi clenched his fists, a resolute glint in his eyes.

If Sasuke is involved, it would undoubtedly touch a raw nerve with Itachi Uchiha, something he absolutely cannot tolerate.

"So, everything Madara said is true? The Uchiha clan really did attempt a coup, and then—"

Naruto had initially been skeptical of the information provided by Madara, but now that he saw that Edo Itachi hadn't denied it, he hurriedly confirmed it.

"Stop talking, Naruto—"

Edo Itachi interrupted Naruto's questioning.

"Really, Itachi?"

Edo Tensei Nagato also looked over in shock, realizing for the first time that the other's suffering was no less than his own.

"Itachi, you were willing to die as a traitor to protect the village and Sasuke. I believed Sasuke could understand your pain and resolve. But instead of inheriting your will, he planned to destroy Konoha. He wanted to use war to pay tribute to his beloved brother who was tormented by the village!"

Upon hearing this, Itachi Uchiha's eyes showed pain; Sasuke's choice completely went against his own will.

Madara, as expected, knew about me!

"Does anyone else in the village know about this?"

If the news only circulates among a few people, there might still be a chance to salvage the situation.

"Kakashi-sensei and Captain Yamato were both present at the time, but Madara's account was only one side of the story. Kakashi-sensei told us not to spread it, so no one else should know."

Kakashi-senpai is indeed a trustworthy person!

Both Itachi Uchiha, inside and outside the light screen, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then I require that you not mention this to anyone else in the village. The Uchiha are still a clan of honor, and—"

Just as Edo Itachi was about to continue explaining something, Nagato raised his arm and aimed it at Naruto from a distance.

"Damn it, my body started moving on its own—"

Rinnegan - Universal Guidance.

An irresistible suction force erupted from Edo Tensei Nagato's palm, so strong that even Naruto, who was struggling to maintain his balance by channeling the Nine-Tails' chakra, was involuntarily thrown towards Edo Tensei Nagato.

At the same time, Nagato raised his other arm, and a boulder flew out of the lake, crashing into him at a speed disproportionate to its weight. This forced Naruto to manipulate the Nine-Tails' chakra on his body to form a giant palm and punch it out. Not only did the boulder crack and shatter, but Naruto also used the force to change direction and avoid the next attack.

"Well done, Naruto."

In just that brief exchange of blows, Nagato confirmed Naruto's rapid progress in strength.

"I'm leaving Sasuke in your care."

Putting aside the fact that Edo Itachi couldn't break free from control, and given that he was already dead, there wasn't much he could do anyway, so he could only place his hopes of bringing Sasuke back on Naruto.

"I had this plan from the very beginning!"

Naruto's voice was full of determination, which was so moving that it was infectious.

Sasuke, you've finally found someone who will never abandon you no matter what happens.

Itachi Uchiha was filled with relief, genuinely happy for Sasuke.

Perhaps, I can use my last resort on this Nine-Tails Jinchuriki named Naruto?