"Although it's just a clone, it's enough to deal with you."
"Haha, we haven't seen each other for so long, you seem to have become much more arrogant. It seems I need to re-educate you."
Just as Hatake Satoru was about to make a move, Sasuke stopped him.
"Stop, this guy is my opponent."
The Three Tomoe Sharingan appeared in Sasuke's pupils, making his current state look extremely formidable.
"Hey, who is this guy?" Granny Chiyo asked Sakura.
"This guy is called Uchiha Itachi, Sasuke's brother, and he once slaughtered half of the Uchiha clan, his strength is very formidable."
Sakura briefly explained.
Hearing Sakura's explanation, Chiyo's expression immediately became serious.
Although she did not know the specifics of Uchiha Itachi's strength, the fact that he could slaughter half of the Uchiha clan indicated that his strength was extraordinary.
"Moreover, it is said that he was only thirteen years old when he did this, and so many years have passed since then, his strength must have reached a very terrifying level."
Sakura spoke again.
"However, since he is a member of the Uchiha clan, there are ways to deal with him."
Chiyo continued.
"Granny Chiyo, do you have any good methods?" Naruto quickly asked, knowing the countermeasures, they could also boldly take action in this battle. Although Sasuke did not allow others to interfere in his fight, they would not let Sasuke face such a powerful enemy alone.
"If you fight One-on-one you must run away, if you fight two-on-one you need to strike from behind," Chiyo said confidently.
"What does that mean?" Naruto looked puzzled, not understanding what Chiyo meant.
"You should understand the meaning of 'if you fight One-on-one you must run away,' because there's no chance of winning.
But in a two-on-one situation, even if one person is caught in a Genjutsu, the other can circle to their back. As long as you can knock down his real body, the Genjutsu will be immediately lifted.
Even if that doesn't work, you can take the opportunity to hit your own companion to break the Genjutsu.
That is to say, since we have several people, one can attract his attention, while others attack from behind, from the Sharingan's blind spot."
Hearing Chiyo's explanation, Naruto felt they might have a chance against Uchiha Itachi.
"If it's an ordinary Genjutsu technique, indeed such a method can be used."
At that moment, Hatake Satoru, who was nearby, suddenly spoke.
"However, if the opponent is Itachi, it's a bit more tricky."
"Why?"
Chiyo looked at Hatake Satoru askance, clearly displeased.
"He used something called the Mangekyou Sharingan, a more powerful dojutsu than the regular Sharingan. If you're caught by that dojutsu, you'll be trapped in his genjutsu in an instant. That means, even if the actual time is just a moment, for the person affected by the dojutsu, it feels like several hours or even days have passed.
It's not a matter of whether the genjutsu can be undone or not."
Hearing Hatake Satoru's explanation, even Kakashi felt it was a bit tricky. Although he could now use the Mangekyou Sharingan, his Mangekyou Sharingan couldn't help him use powerful genjutsu. Compared to Uchiha Itachi's Mangekyou Sharingan, he felt his own was quite inadequate, requiring such a long preparation before use.
While they were talking, Sasuke launched another attack on Uchiha Itachi, drawing the sword at his waist, imbued with Chidori, and slashing at Uchiha Itachi.
However, the result was the same as before; the Uchiha Itachi that was slashed turned into crows and then reformed elsewhere.
"What's going on? Is it genjutsu? Impossible, my Sharingan should be able to see through genjutsu."
Sasuke thought, filled with doubt. His Three-Tomoe Sharingan could usually see through ordinary genjutsu, but he had been thwarted by Uchiha Itachi twice in a row.
"Kakashi-sensei, have you noticed anything?"
Sakura, who was watching the battle, asked Kakashi.
"Itachi isn't using genjutsu, but a ninjutsu that's a combination of something like the Substitution Jutsu and Clone Jutsu."
Kakashi explained.
"So, the Uchiha Itachi in front of us has always been a clone?"
Naruto said incredulously.
"That's right."
"Just using a clone to stop us, isn't that underestimating us too much?"
Naruto instantly felt a sense of being insulted and looked down upon.
"Sasuke, let me help you deal with that guy."
This time, before Sasuke could stop him, Kakashi held Naruto back.
"Kakashi-sensei, what are you doing?"
Naruto turned to Kakashi, his expression filled with a hint of anger.
"Didn't you hear what Satoru just said? If you get caught in a genjutsu, it would be bad."
"Damn it, what should we do then? Are we just going to let Sasuke face that dangerous guy alone?"
Although Sasuke was very strong now, facing Itachi was like a child facing an adult. Sasuke had given it his all, but Itachi still looked relaxed and at ease.
"Since you were Uchiha Itachi's teacher, surely you must have a way to stop him, right?"
Chiyo then said to Satoru.
"That's right, although Itachi is strong, I am stronger."
Satoru said with a slight smile on his face.
"Satoru-senpai, then please stop him quickly, we still need to go rescue Gaara."
Naruto spoke with urgency.
"Don't worry, the person who will stop him is on his way."
The battle between Sasuke and Itachi had become one-sided.
"If you seek revenge, your eyes are not yet at the level, Sasuke. Come find me when you have eyes like mine."
Suddenly, Itachi's eyes took on the shape of a scythe.
Just as Itachi was about to cast a Genjutsu on Sasuke, a figure dressed in the Uchiha clan's attire suddenly stood between Sasuke and Itachi.
"Using the Mangekyou Genjutsu on your own brother is a bit too cruel, don't you think, Itachi?"
The newcomer spoke, staring into Itachi's Mangekyou without a hint of fear.
Upon seeing the newcomer, the expressions on the faces of Itachi, Sasuke, and Kakashi all changed simultaneously, clearly not expecting this person's arrival.
"Kakashi-sensei, who is this person?"
Naruto immediately asked, and Sakura also looked towards Kakashi, eager for an answer.
"He is the other perpetrator who harmed the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Shisui," Kakashi said with a heavy tone.
(End of chapter)
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