Even though Uchiha Itachi was just 11 years old this year and only a newcomer in the Anbu, he had already gained recognition from Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage.
It wasn't only because of his young age and impressive strength but also because he was Uchiha Fugaku's son.
His identity is too special.
Itachi and Kakashi were acquaintances, often responsible for guarding Sarutobi Hiruzen when not on missions.
That's why, the moment Itachi arrived, he addressed Kakashi as "Senpai." He was genuinely puzzled about Kakashi's use of Earth Release here.
Soon, Itachi noticed a tall figure beside Kakashi. Due to the person's massive size, he initially mistook them for two electricity poles sticking out of the ground.
Upon closer inspection, he realized that they were human legs.
It was only when he looked upward that he realized it was a human being.
This....
Haaaaah...
This is The "giant" that the Hokage had mentioned!
"Cough! "Cough! Itachi, you came just in time," Kakashi said nonchalantly and patted Itachi on the shoulder. "I need you to help me with something here"
"Senpai, I'm wearing an Anbu mask," Itachi reminded him in a low voice. "Don't call me by name."
"Okay, Oh! Itachi, you can help me patch up the ground here. I'll use Earth Release to fill it, and you can use Fire Release to dry the mud," Kakashi replied, complying with Itachi's request but quickly forgetting about it.
Itachi : "..."
Itachi, taking a deep breath, and asked.
"Senpai, I was instructed by the Hokage to come and see what's happening here."
He surveyed the widespread destruction around them and then glanced at the giant figure.
His expression grew serious.
"Was there a battle here? is there a fight here?" "Kakashi-senpai, did you fight with that giant"
"Don't talk nonsense, it wasn't me, it was the Root,"
Kakashi immediately clarified himself from the incident.
"Root?" Itachi looked puzzled. "I haven't seen any Root members."
"They're down there," Kakashi pointed to the sewer. His expression remained as unchanging as a dead fish as he said, "You can go inside and search. Maybe you'll find their body parts or pieces of their mask"
Itachi : "..." ! !
Although Kakashi said it somewhat softly, the Uchiha Itachi was not a fool, and he immediately heard that all of the Root ninjas were dead!
Died at the hands of this giant
In a flash
Itachi's eyes widened, and he quickly reached for his kunai. However, Kakashi held his hand back. In response to Itachi's confused look, Kakashi explained, "Root acted without the Hokage's orders. Their attack nearly involved Naruto."
"But they killed Konoha ninja!" Itachi couldn't understand why Kakashi had stood by and watched Root members die.
Kakashi's dead fish eyes showed no emotion, but he kept a firm grip on Itachi's hand.
Kakashi said to Itachi, "Do not start a conflict with Whitebeard without orders from Hokage. "Itachi, you're part of the Anbu. Their death is none of your business."
"They acted without Hokage's orders, and it's none of your business if they die as a result. I'm telling you this because you're still a rookie."
Under normal circumstances,
Kakashi wouldn't have been this talkative. If Itachi wanted to do something, it was none of his business.
However,
Tonight was different.
Itachi and Kakashi were both Anbu members. If Itachi made a move against the giant, Kakashi would have no choice but to intervene, and they might end up fighting the giant together.
Even though he hadn't faced the Whitebeard directly,
But After witnessing the power Whitebeard displayed on multiple occasions,
Kakashi felt...
It was better not to mess with this person.
He wasn't a missing-nin from Konohagakure, and it wasn't a time of war, and the Third Hokage hadn't issued any orders. There was no personal grudge to settle either.
How much was a month's salary anyway?
Was it worth risking his life?
"Gurararararara" Whitebeard was examining Itachi with interest.
"Why are you two kids talking loudly? Did you here to take my life too?"
"No, he's just here to see what's going on," Kakashi said to Whitebeard.
Kakashi pulled the Uchiha aside.
"We are not from the same department as them," Kakashi replied.
Itachi didn't say anything.
He could tell that Kakashi was afraid of this giant, and that puzzled him. Itachi had a fairly good understanding of who Kakashi was.
Someone who could make Kakashi feel like this...
He was undoubtedly a dangerous person!
So, He was forcibly held back by Kakashi, and Itachi had no choice but to help Kakashi clean up the area.
Then, he didn't stay any longer and headed straight for the Hokage's office
.....
Itachi didn't take the usual route. He didn't use the main entrance but crawled in through the Hokage's office window.
He found the Third Hokage smoking a cigarette.
The whole office was filled with smoke.
"Itachi, why are you coming back so late?" Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned and asked, "It's been almost half an hour. Konoha isn't that big, and a round trip shouldn't take this long, right? Did you run into something? is Naruto okay?"
"Hokage-sama," Facing a series of questions from Sarutobi Hiruzen, Uchiha Itachi reported truthfully, "The Jinchuriki is in good condition, but indeed, an unexpected incident occurred."
He conveyed all the intelligence he received from Kakashi, including but not limited to the Root's attempt to assassinate Whitebeard and how Whitebeard powerfully dealt with the Root ninja.
Hearing this, his brows furrowed even tighter.
A punch with white light, killing dozens of Root ninjas in an instant from a distance? It sounded a bit like Ōnoki's Dust Release, but upon closer inspection, it didn't seem like Dust Release.
Was it a special ninjutsu?
Similar to the Rasengan?! !
Whitebeard's incredible strength raised another level in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.
Making it seem more and more challenging.
And...
"...Danzo!" Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a headache, "He actually ignored me and directly ordered Root to go after Whitebeard. Does he still see me as the Hokage here?"
The key point is
Danzo was too arrogant, thinking that this was Konohagakure's home ground and sending an assassination squad to eliminate an outsider.
But the assassination squad was wiped out entirely.
And it caused quite a commotion.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was a bit irritated. He didn't like the feeling of not being in control, even if the person involved was also a high-ranking Konoha official. Moreover, Danzo's subordinates almost harmed Naruto. What if they released the Nine-Tails? What would they do?
Who would clean up the mess?
"Danzo is becoming more impatient," Sarutobi Hiruzen said,
"It seems that some of Root's privileges should be slightly restricted and reduced."
In this high-level political game, Uchiha Itachi pretended not to hear.
But he didn't expect...
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly asked him, "Itachi, how do you view the recent unusual behavior of the Uchiha clan?"
Uchiha Itachi was slightly surprised.
He lowered his head and said, "The Uchiha clan..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Sarutobi Hiruzen interrupted,
"I won't make it difficult for you. If things can be resolved through negotiation, there's no need to use simple means."
He emphasized, "Itachi, the future of the Uchiha clan is in your hands and those young people like Shisui."
"Don't let those shadowy figures influence you."
Sarutobi Hiruzen hinted at something.
"Yes, Hokage-sama!"
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