This Naruto is a player.

Chapter 181 You're Very Daring

"Kakashi-senpai, it's been a long time."

Kakashi ignored Itachi's greeting.

Kakashi gave him a cold and wary look, and seeing that the two opposite him had no intention of attacking, he then looked at Shigaraki Tanuki, who was being helped up by Aburame Ryoma.

Shigaraki Tanuki wore an abstract panda head mask, obscuring his true facial features.

Judging from his limp body, he has clearly fallen under Itachi Uchiha's genjutsu and is still in a daze.

"I didn't expect that you could still stand up after being hit by Mr. Itachi's move."

Kisame exclaimed in admiration.

Hearing this heartfelt agreement, Kakashi's heart sank.

Is the effect of this illusion really that powerful?

Kakashi carefully examined Shigaraki Tanuki and thankfully, she seemed to be alright.

He then breathed a sigh of relief and remembered the purpose of his trip.

After parting ways with Naruto, Kakashi began tracking Itachi and Naruto. However, due to limitations in his own numbers and strength, he remained hidden and did not directly intervene.

However, just now, the sudden appearance of these two disrupted Kakashi's plan.

They wore matching black suits and bizarre panda head masks.

Kakashi had heard people on the street mention this outfit yesterday; it's Root's new uniform.

Root is currently an organization under Naruto's command.

These two should be under Naruto's command.

Kakashi initially wanted to help them, but considering the Root's past misdeeds and the fact that Naruto had only been in charge for a day, he suppressed his restless heart and chose to remain hidden to see what the two were up to.

This period of infiltration has lasted until now.

"Are you OK?"

Kakashi asked with some concern.

He had initially suspected that the Root organization might even be in league with the Akatsuki organization, but now it seems that he had worried too much.

"nothing."

At this moment, Shigaraki Tanuki was extremely weak, as if someone had forcibly drained 2 liters of blood from her.

His voice sounds like that of a man suffering from kidney deficiency.

Furthermore, the only feeling Shigaraki Tanuki can have is—pain!

It hurts all the time!
My brain feels like it's filled with a thousand needles! It's about to explode!
but,

Shigaraki Tanuki has no regrets!
Naruto-sama! My mission is complete!!!

Suddenly remembering something, he struggled to take a blue pill from his pocket, lifted his mask, and put it in his mouth.

The Xiaoyao Pill melts in your mouth.

In an instant, it transformed into a cool, healing stream, soothing the brain that had been aching to the extreme.

"Ah~~~"

The raccoon dog cried out in a mesmerizing voice.

I felt much better instantly.

"You two, close your eyes and don't make eye contact with Itachi Uchiha. If you do, you're finished!"

Kakashi gave a warning.

In his view, the reason why Itachi Uchiha was caught using genjutsu in the Root Society was because they didn't know how to defend against it.

Not like him!
Having a Sharingan is enough to allow him to contend with Itachi Uchiha!
As soon as the warning left his lips, Kakashi realized that his words were somewhat superfluous.

These two seem to have extensive experience fighting against the Uchiha clan.

They all kept their heads down, refusing to make eye contact with Itachi Uchiha.

It turns out I was just wasting my emotions.

Kakashi then raised his head, staring warily at the person opposite him.

Especially Itachi Uchiha!
His headband over his left eye had already been raised, and now, in the socket of his left eye, was a Sharingan with three tomoe.

"Oh? These eyes."

Kisame hesitated for a moment, then, confirming that he wasn't mistaken, said, "This is truly astonishing. I never imagined that someone other than Itachi would possess eyes like these. So it's the Copy Ninja, Hatake Kakashi?"

"I should be the one who's surprised!"

Kakashi, in order to counter Itachi's genjutsu, had his right eye tightly closed and his left eye open. "I didn't expect it to really be you guys, especially you, Uchiha Itachi!"

He had only suspected it before, but now it has been truly confirmed.

"And you"

Kakashi's left eye darted around, looking at the strangely-looking Kisame. "The weirdo from Kirigakure—Kisame Hoshigaki!"

"My apologies, I am truly honored that you even know my name," Kisame replied.

From his words, it's clear that Kisame Hoshigaki is a polite person, which is quite incongruous with his terrifying appearance.

Kakashi glanced at the large sword in Kisame's hand and instantly recognized it as the weapon that had just caused the unknown damage to Shigaraki Tanuki.

Is it Samehada?
Kakashi analyzed the situation silently.

"He's someone I should beat up!"

Kisame lifted the heavy Samehada with one hand, placing it between the two, silently affirming Kakashi's strength.

However, Itachi stopped him from doing so.

"Stop, Kisame!"

Uchiha Itachi glanced at him out of the corner of his eye, and seeing his astonished look, Uchiha Itachi explained, "You won't gain anything by fighting him, and besides, we've already been discovered, and the other ninjas will be here soon!"

Itachi Uchiha's expression was grave.

As far as he knew, the root system was not a simple organization.

Even under Naruto's management, it won't be simple.

The two of them have been discovered by Root, and with so much time having passed, there must be many more Root ninjas on their way.

"Don't forget why we're here!" Itachi Uchiha persuaded Kisame, while also hinting at something.

"Then tell me why you've come here!"

Hearing the two talking, Kakashi chimed in.

"We're just looking for something."

Itachi Uchiha then looked at Kakashi.

Finally, someone brought this up. We can't let him be as stupid as that Root ninja Shigaraki Tanuki and bluntly state his purpose, can we?
Looking for something?

Kakashi muttered to himself, "It's pretty much what I guessed."

However, the other members of Akatsuki might be heading straight for Naruto, while the person in front of him might not.

Kakashi's muttering made Itachi Uchiha suddenly realize that his answer was a bit too hasty. After carefully considering the current situation, he realized that his side was not in a superior position, and it was not the time to talk nonsense.

After calculating the time, Itachi Uchiha's eyes turned cold, and he silently apologized.

"I'm not like Kisame!"

Seeing Kakashi staring straight at him with his single three-tomoe Sharingan eye, Itachi Uchiha feigned admiration, "You have a lot of guts, Kakashi-senpai."

"what?"

Kakashi still hadn't figured out what was different.

On the other side, Uchiha Itachi's three-tomoe Sharingan were spinning wildly, eventually forming a bizarre pattern.

"This is!!!"

Kakashi guessed what it was the moment he saw it.

Is it coming soon?

After this period of exploration, and especially with the popularization of knowledge by the Daily Ninja World, almost everyone in the ninja world knows that among the bloodline limits of the Uchiha clan, there is an even higher evolution beyond the three-tomoe Sharingan.

That is—the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Each Mangekyou Sharingan has a unique ability!

Obito's Mangekyou Sharingan is Kamui, known throughout the ninja world!
Uchiha Itachi, what about you?
What is ability?
Kakashi stared intently at his opponent with his Sharingan, observing carefully. He was confident that his Sharingan could resist the opponent's genjutsu.

Therefore, after knowing the opponent's abilities, you can defeat them head-on.

However, Kakashi miscalculated!

The next second, Kakashi found himself in an unfamiliar space.

Above us was a sky ablaze with blood, and everything was incredibly eerie.

Kakashi found himself firmly bound to a pillar, unable to move.

"Pfft~!"

On the other side, Itachi Uchiha, wielding a sharp sword, stabbed a hole directly in him!
"Ah~~~!"

Next, the same thing that happened with Shigaraki Tanuki happened again.

Inside the Tsukuyomi space, Itachi Uchiha coolly focused on relentlessly stabbing Kuku.

Kakashi, meanwhile, wailed in pain as he was subjected to his actions.

After receiving the same treatment as Shigaraki Tanuki, finally...

"Plop~~~"

As soon as he returned to reality, Kakashi, like Shigaraki Tanuki, immediately knelt down.

This scene left Ryoma Ubuya completely dumbfounded.

One is one thing, but another one?
However, unlike Shigaraki Tanuki, Kakashi is different.

Kakashi Hatake is someone Ryoma Aburame recognizes.

Besides being a genius of Konoha, Kakashi has an even more important identity—Naruto's tutor!

This kind of identity can never be treated too solemnly!

then,

bang~
Ryoma Aburame decisively abandoned Tanuki Shigaraki and helped Kakashi up.

He even took inspiration from the story of Shinobu Rinpoche and fed one of his own Blue Carefree Pills to Kakashi. "Hoo hoo~~~"

It seems that Kakashi is in worse condition than Shigaraki Tanuki because of his Sharingan!
He was breathing heavily and weakly, "I'm alive again."

Those dead fish eyes surveyed the surroundings; everything seemed unchanged.

Could it be that three days in that special world are less than a moment in reality?
Then a question loomed over him: But why didn't he kill me? Why didn't he kill the root from before?

If he wanted to, it would be incredibly easy!
Despite his splitting headache, Kakashi remained calm as he analyzed the intelligence.

In particular, recalling what Shigaraki Tanuki had just experienced, he gained a better understanding of Itachi Uchiha's abilities.

How can that ability be countered?

Kakashi had absolutely no clue!
"Despite being hit by that move, yet another one of them didn't suffer a mental breakdown."

Kisame looked completely bewildered.

Is it because Konoha has many strong shinobi, or did Itachi just throw out a huge surprise?

Unknowable.

He turned to Itachi and warned, "However, Mr. Itachi, overusing that ability can also be dangerous for you."

Itachi Uchiha coldly did not answer, but just stared at Kakashi.

Kakashi curiously looked up again.

However, the one-eyed man with three tomoe stared at Itachi Uchiha for only a moment before immediately looking away.

What just happened was like a nightmare.

so horrible!

It left him with lingering fear, and he never dared to look Uchiha Itachi in the eye again!

"I never expected that it was your kaleidoscope ability."

Kakashi took two more heavy breaths and said weakly.

The events of just now still haunted him like a nightmare, gripping his heart tightly.

"But using that ability must have serious side effects, right?"

This is information that Kakashi obtained from Kisame.

With this in mind, Kakashi bravely looked up and met Itachi's gaze, "What is this side effect?"

The answer, naturally, was no one!
"Ha~"

Kakashi sighed softly, thinking to himself that his question was ridiculously blunt.

Asking this question, I really don't know if it's because you're overly worried about Obito, or worried about Sasuke's future? Or something else?
He regained his composure and probed again, "Is what you're looking for Sasuke?"

"No,"

Seeing that Kakashi had finally gotten to the point, Itachi Uchiha was inwardly troubled, but his expression remained calm.

“It’s the legacy of the fourth generation,” he said.

Kakashi realized that his prediction had indeed been correct.

"Is the target the Nine-Tails inside Naruto?"

Kakashi, slightly out of breath, carefully observed the person opposite him. "I know it's not just the two of you who are carrying out this operation. Is the organization called 'Akatsuki'?"

"Huh?"×4
Kakashi's words immediately startled the other four.

Itachi Uchiha was the most astonished.

He was simply passing on intelligence: someone was eyeing the tailed beast inside Naruto. Unexpectedly, Kakashi already knew this.

They also knew exactly what the "Akatsuki" organization behind them was.

Kisame Hoshigaki's small eyes widened in surprise. How did Kakashi already know before they even made a move?
How do you know?
Could it be... the Tsukuyomi from earlier?
Done!

Kisame Hoshigaki always felt that there was a traitor in their Akatsuki organization.

Wait, so even I, Kisame Hoshigaki, am not entirely loyal to the Akatsuki organization?
That’s okay!

As for Shigaraki Tanuki and Aburame Ryoma, they found it completely unbelievable.

There are actually people, organized groups, who dare to target Lord Naruto?
Targeting the "God of Shinobi" with such divine power, and targeting the possessor of the Rinnegan?
Hahaha!
Isn't this organization called "Akatsuki" overestimating its own abilities?
"Hahaha!!!"

Unlike the mature and composed Ryoma Aburame, who was suppressing his laughter, Shigaraki Tanuki couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"you."

He pointed at the other side, laughing so hard he could barely breathe, "You actually dare to target Lord Naruto, hahaha, you're really overestimating yourselves!"

Uchiha Itachi glanced at him, and Kisame Hoshigaki's forehead twitched slightly.

The two men didn't quite understand why he was laughing.

They just wanted to capture Naruto Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. What, is that so funny?
What is this person laughing at?
"Lord Naruto?"

Kakashi repeated the name of Shigaraki Tanuki, which suggests that the Root organization has a lot of faith in Naruto.
However, this Shigaraki Tanuki seems to trust Naruto too much.

Itachi Uchiha glanced at Kisame out of the corner of his eye, realizing that he had raised too many suspicions today.

After all that commotion, the Konoha ninjas should have found this place by now, right?
Seeing that time was almost up, and that the two had been forced into this situation, Itachi Uchiha cruelly ordered, "Kisame, take Kakashi away."

"As for the remaining two, let them disappear!"

Whoosh!
As soon as the words were spoken, Kisame immediately moved, rushing towards the three of them and raising his greatsword Samehada to strike.

Although there were three people on the other side, only one of them was capable of fighting!
With just one strike, the opponent was completely helpless!

"Konoha: Power Cyclone!"

Bang~~
Kisame, who was attacking, was kicked back by a green figure that had just appeared.

This powerful force forced Kisame back to his original position before he could barely regain his footing.

'Such powerful strength!' Kisame exclaimed inwardly. 'Who is it?'

"Konoha's proud blue beast—Might Guy!"

Might Guy assumed a fighting stance, his gleaming white teeth blinding his opponents.

Such bright teeth!
"What kind of outfit is this?"

Kisame looked at the suddenly appearing green bodysuit and the watermelon-shaped haircut, and couldn't help but think, "It must be some kind of rare and exotic beast, right?"

"Don't underestimate that person!"

Itachi Uchiha warned him, as he knew the story of Might Guy's lineage and was well aware that this man was not simple.

"It's Uchiha Itachi!"

Kai naturally saw the two people opposite him.

As for who the other one is? That's not the point. The point is Uchiha Itachi.

Seeing the two were extremely wary of him, Might Guy looked at Kakashi and exclaimed, "You actually managed to injure Kakashi like this!"

Kai was heartbroken.

Kakashi is his beloved friend, brother, and lifelong rival!
Although Might Guy is a taijutsu ninja, no Jonin is stupid. In just a moment, Might Guy understood the situation.

“Hey, you,”

Kai glanced at Aburame Ryoma, who was still relatively healthy on the field, and said, "I don't know your name, but please help me look after the two of them!"

Then, he looked confidently and easily at the other side, "Before my reinforcements from the secret service arrive, I'll play with you for a while!"

"Interesting, that's quite bold!"

Kisame found it extremely interesting.

This unknown guy actually dared to stand up like this in front of Uchiha Itachi and himself; he's a real man.

Moreover, judging from the exchange just now, this person is not simple either.

He unconsciously gripped the greatsword Samehada tighter in his hand; things seemed to be getting interesting!

"Let me play with you for a bit."

Just as he was about to make his move, Itachi suddenly stopped him.

"Kisame, stop!"

Just as Itachi Uchiha had predicted, enemy reinforcements arrived, giving him a reason to retreat. There was no need for him to stay any longer.

"We are not here to start a war,"

He continued, "It's a pity, but there's no need to stay here any longer. Let's go back!"

"I've finally gotten myself all excited!"

Kisame was also quite helpless. He knew Itachi was telling the truth. "There's nothing we can do!"

He glanced at Matt Kai across from him and made a mental note of him!
Whoosh~~~
Whoosh~~~
The two of them vanished in a flash!

"Finally gone!"

Xinleli breathed a sigh of relief. Just now, with those two people here, she always had the feeling that she could lose her life at any moment.

"Give!"

Ryoma Aburame handed Kakashi over to Might Guy, then helped Shigaraki Tanuki up.

"Hey, you guys."

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Kakashi wanted to say something, but the two simply waved and walked away.

They still have tasks to complete.
A moment later, on the other side of the river.

"Hey, did you find it?" Shinra Tanuki urged.

Ryoma Aburame, who had been keeping his eyes closed, opened them, put the insect that had been alerting him into his body, and pointed in a direction, saying, "Over there."

Uchiha Sasuke was anxiously searching for the man along the river when he suddenly heard someone passing by say something.

"That traitor Itachi Uchiha really went all out. Luckily he ran fast and escaped the village through the west gate, otherwise I..."

Uchiha Itachi?

Sasuke stopped abruptly!

"Have they already escaped the village?"

In a flash, he transformed into a blur and flew towards the west gate of the village.

That guy must be killed!

The main character is still on their way!
(End of this chapter)