The Tenseigan started from the Hyuga main family.

Uchiha Itachi nodded to his former teammate, who respected him immensely, as a way of saying hello.

"So, Suzaku, you're here so I can send your body to the exchange? Thanks to you, the price of Sharingan on the black market is now hundreds of times higher than when the Uchiha clan was still around."

Kakuzu was fully aware of Itachi's intentions, but he had no intention of reminiscing with him. Instead, he provoked Itachi with extremely sarcastic remarks.

Despite Kakuzu's mockery, Itachi Uchiha's expression remained unchanged, because similar words had been circling around him ever since the Uchiha clan was wiped out.

As a genius boy who could think from the perspective of the Hokage since childhood, he had already foreseen this day when he made up his mind to destroy his clan.

Throughout the entire process, Itachi Uchiha's heart remained as firm as a rock, and he never had any regrets.

"So, Mr. Itachi, you've come here to seize the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki?"

Kisame opened his mouth wide, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth like a shark.

"That's right, the Akatsuki's plan is not for peace at all, but to destroy the entire ninja world. We must not let you succeed no matter what."

Itachi Uchiha's voice remained incredibly calm, as if nothing in the world could affect him anymore.

Just like Itachi Uchiha's catchphrase.

People actually live in their own obsessions; the reality you see may just be an illusion.

"Although it's very much like Pain Itachi, it seems like we're in for a big battle this time."

Sensing Itachi's determination, Kisame sighed and immediately raised Samehada to show his stance.

"Hehe, there's no reason not to exchange a Mangekyou Sharingan that's been delivered to our door for money."

Kakuzu tossed Killer Bee aside, hesitated for a moment, and then entered Earth Grudge Mode, revealing Water-type Masked Monster and Thunder-type Masked Monster on his shoulders, instead of separating from his body as before.

Although each of the Earth Grudge Masked Monsters possessed combat power comparable to a Jonin, Kakuzu still chose the most conservative approach when facing Itachi Uchiha, the most unfathomable member of the Akatsuki.

Originally, Kakuzu's fire, wind, and lightning chakra hearts, which were responsible for his attacks, were shattered by Killer Bee. Although Kakuzu successfully obtained a new lightning-attribute heart by taking Motoi's heart, he still doesn't feel very safe facing Itachi Uchiha.

“Mr. Itachi, please don’t hold back. It wouldn’t be so hard to accept to die by your hand.”

Kisame lowered his head slightly, not looking directly at Itachi Uchiha, making it impossible to look directly into his eyes and understand his inner thoughts.

If our opponents are them, we must act swiftly. If we drag this out, Obito Uchiha will likely arrive soon.

There's no other way but to use this one move. I hope my body can withstand it and I can hold on until Sasuke fully matures.

Uchiha Itachi crouched down slightly, and a large amount of red chakra emerged from his body like flames and spread rapidly.

A powerful new technique I've never seen before, as expected of Itachi-san.

Kisame gazed at Samehada, which was writhing in his hands and emanating a faint sense of fear, his eyes filled with admiration.

The next moment, a huge skeletal giant was constructed from chakra, with a ferocious head and huge arms, completely protecting Uchiha Itachi.

Susanoo, appear!

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"what happened?"

Within the Land of Iron, Yamato, who was leaping about in the snowy forest, noticed the unusual movements of Hyuga Sawa beside him and asked a question.

"I think I sensed some unusual chakra."

Under Yamato's astonished gaze, eyeshadow appeared around Hinata Sawatatsu's eyes, and a single horn appeared on his head, causing a huge change in his entire demeanor.

Isn't that Jiraiya's Sage Mode?

Before Yamato could ask again, Hyuga Zechen disappeared instantly, leaving only Yamato and the large group of ninjas behind him, looking bewildered in the swirling snow.

Chapter 194 Susanoo's Twin Spirit Weapons

what is that?

Facing the overwhelming Susanoo, even in its basic first form, composed entirely of skeletal bones with only a head, sternum, and two enormous arms, Kakuzu and Kisame still felt immense pressure.

"Is this the source of Itachi's confidence to intercept both of us by himself?"

Kisame spoke, gazing at the enormous Susanoo.

"That's right, this is my last trump card, the Susanoo Technique."

As Itachi Uchiha spoke, a large number of meridians and flesh grew continuously, rapidly enveloping the Susanoo's bones. The outer surface was further covered by a layer of deep red chakra, which then condensed into an indestructible armor. It also opened its eyes, which spewed out golden light.

"Unexpectedly, one of the legendary weapons that Madara Uchiha relied on to defeat all opponents in the ninja world, the Susanoo, which can only be used by the Mangekyou Sharingan, has actually reappeared in the world."

As an old-timer from the previous era, Kakuzu had never personally witnessed the power of Susanoo, but back then, Madara Uchiha was famous throughout the ninja world, and his information spread to various ninja villages, so Kakuzu naturally knew a great deal about him.

"If you hand over the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, I can let you go out of consideration for our past relationship."

After activating Susanoo, Itachi Uchiha felt as if his entire body had completely lost sensation, and his internal organs felt as if they were being burned by raging fire. He knew that he could not hold on for long.

In order to prevent his already damaged body from collapsing completely and being unable to help Sasuke complete the final step of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, Itachi Uchiha used the pressure generated by Susanoo in the hope of subduing his enemy without a fight.

"What a joke! I witnessed the First Hokage's Wood Release back then, but I never met Uchiha Madara, which I've always regretted. Today, I'll see just how far your Susanoo can reach, compared to Uchiha Madara's level."

Although Kakuzu personally felt the immense pressure emanating from Susanoo and had already considered retreating, it was clearly impossible for him to simply flee the place.

The two Earth Grudge Masks on Kakuzu's shoulders opened their mouths simultaneously, and chakra began to gather frantically.

A large amount of water-style chakra condensed into a water cannon larger than his body, which shot out first from the mouth of the water-style earth-featured grief mask and shot towards Susanoo.

Water Escape: Water Curtain.

However, this is not all of Kakuzu's story.

At the same time, the Lightning Attribute Earth Grudge Mask condensed several sharp lightning spears, which, amidst dazzling lightning, arrived first and merged into the water cannon in front. The two combined, with water and lightning intertwining, forming a new combination ninjutsu.

Thunder and Water Giant Bomb!

boom!

The massive chakra projectile struck the location of Susanoo, unleashing astonishing power that instantly engulfed everything.

Is he dead?

Seeing that Uchiha Itachi remained standing still without dodging or avoiding, Kakuzu's eyes immediately lit up with hope.

The combination of two A-rank ninjutsu is enough to unleash power comparable to S-rank ninjutsu. Even if Susanoo is powerful, it is impossible for it to remain unharmed.

When the smoke cleared, Kakuzu was immediately shocked by the sight before him.

A red shield enveloped in flames appeared in Susanoo's palm, protecting Itachi Uchiha. Kakuzu's combination ninjutsu had only left a deep trail on the ground, but had not left a single mark on Susanoo.

"Unexpectedly, the legendary spiritual weapon Yata Mirror has fallen into the hands of Uchiha Itachi. He has been hiding it for a long time."

In the distance, from a pitcher plant that had appeared out of nowhere, gazing at the enormous shield, one couldn't help but sigh.

"The Yata no Kagami, what is that?"

On the other side, White Zetsu extended several thin white tendrils from his palm into the earth, using the plant roots deep underground to transmit messages to his other clones, informing Obito of the sudden situation on his side. At the same time, he couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity.

"It is a spiritual artifact without a physical form, possessing all chakra nature transformations. It changes its own attribute according to the enemy's attack attribute, which can not only nullify all ninjutsu attacks, but also reflect and deflect even physical attacks."

Even Madara Uchiha's Susanoo back then, in terms of defensive power alone, was probably no match for Itachi Uchiha wielding the Yata Mirror.

No wonder Obito Uchiha was so wary of him; Itachi Uchiha truly had an endless array of trump cards up his sleeve.

"It seems you've chosen to resist stubbornly."

Suppressing the blood that had risen to his throat, Itachi Uchiha took a step forward with his Susanoo, causing the ground to tremble violently.

Kisame and Kakuzu exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of retreat in each other's eyes.

As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn. Now that the Akatsuki organization has very few people left, would Obito Uchiha, as its leader, really blame them too much?

At worst, I can just leave the Akatsuki organization.

"Itachi, I haven't yet settled the score for attacking Nagato and betraying the organization..."

Just then, a spatial vortex appeared next to Kakuzu. Obito Uchiha stepped out, but before he could finish speaking, his vision was immediately engulfed by flames.

Susanoo raised its other arm, revealing a gourd that was pressed against its forearm. Then, a large amount of pulsating red chakra spewed out of the gourd's mouth and condensed into a long sword, which instantly crossed a distance of more than ten feet and pierced into the spatial vortex.

"Hmph, do you think you can defeat me with an attack of this level?"

Looking at the sword blade that had pierced through his chest, Obito Uchiha burst into laughter, extremely grateful that because of his caution, his main body had been hidden in the Kamui dimension and had not been stabbed by the sword.

"Did it fail?"

Looking at Obito, who was unharmed, Itachi was filled with disappointment.

If they succeed in a sneak attack when the opponent appears, then relying on the power of the Totsuka Blade, they will be able to drag Obito Uchiha into a dreamlike genjutsu world and seal him away permanently.

"It was the Totsuka Blade! Obito almost got killed."

Black Zetsu, who was watching the battle, spoke with lingering fear.

If Obito Uchiha were sealed away, even if Black Zetsu found another Rinnegan, he probably wouldn't be able to revive the Ten-Tails.

It can only be said that Obito Uchiha's fear of Itachi successfully saved his life.

"Cough cough..."

Undeterred, Itachi Uchiha was about to continue channeling chakra to maintain the Totsuka Blade when an uncontrollable cough escaped his throat, causing him to sway from side to side until he collapsed to his knees. He raised his hand to cover his mouth, and copious amounts of blood flowed from between his fingers.

Without the support of Itachi Uchiha's chakra, Susanoo quickly dissipated. First, the armor on its body turned back into an outer garment, then the muscles and meridians were exposed, and finally it turned into a giant skull and disappeared completely.

Is it about to collapse?

It seems there will be an unexpected gain this time.

Having received Madara Uchiha's legacy, Obito Uchiha naturally understood the burden that came with activating Susanoo.

Itachi Uchiha's physical condition was no secret; Kisame had already informed Obito about it.

I'll accept your Mangekyou Sharingan.

Several wooden spikes shot out from Obito's palm, aiming at Itachi Uchiha.

Wood Release: Cutting Technique.

Chapter 195 Reincarnation Eye Sage Mode

For Sasuke's sake, I cannot die now!

Snaking streams of red blood dripped from the corners of Itachi Uchiha's mouth, splattering onto the ground beneath his feet. Ignoring the blood, Itachi forcefully extracted a large amount of chakra from his body, enveloping himself like flames.