Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

Like Itachi, Shisui was a brother-complex. In his heart, Itachi would always be number one, and he would always stand firmly on Itachi's side.

Therefore, instead of returning to protect the Land of Fire, he went with Itachi to gather intelligence and eventually arrived at the mysterious Land of Swamps.

As for Kisame, this human salted fish who has lost his dreams, he spends his days in a daze and naturally continues to follow the crowd. He follows Itachi wherever he goes, as if Itachi is the only compass in his life.

"Of course, this world is already mine, and I won't allow inferior demons to run rampant and ruin my things." Uchiha Sasuke crossed his arms, his eyes revealing an arrogant and domineering look, and said coldly.

Even though Sasuke is no longer the same as before, his strength is like the light of dawn, far beyond what ordinary people can imagine, and every move he makes seems to be able to shake the heavens and the earth.

However, the contest between ninjas is not determined by strength alone.

This battlefield is also a brutal arena for intellectual competition, intelligence gathering, on-the-spot adaptability, and a precise understanding of human nature.

In this respect, Sasuke is still too inexperienced, like an uncarved gem. Although he has unlimited potential, he cannot hide his immaturity beneath his sharp edge.

Moreover, he never possessed the terrifying power of Madara Uchiha, who was invincible and looked down upon all living beings.

But at this moment, Itachi's body was getting weaker and weaker, deteriorating rapidly, like a candle flickering in the wind, about to go out.

On the other side, Sasuke also faces Hiruko, an unfathomable and terrifying being, like an insurmountable mountain that makes it hard to breathe.

If a real fight breaks out, they have absolutely no chance of winning; it's like an ant trying to shake a tree—overestimating their own strength.

Shisui knew this well, and could only place his last hope on the time when they joined forces to seal the demon. He hoped that the familiar scene would remind Sasuke of the warm memories of shooting wild boars with Itachi in his childhood, thus softening his iron-willed attitude and even giving the two brothers a chance to resolve their differences and reconcile.

To everyone's surprise, Sasuke exploded the moment he heard the words about prioritizing the greater good. His eyes turned bloodshot, like burning flames that wanted to incinerate everything in front of him.

To hell with the big picture!

Back then, it was for the sake of Konoha's so-called overall situation, for the high-sounding reason of stabilizing the ninja world and preventing another war, that Itachi was forced to massacre the entire Uchiha clan, almost wiping out the bloodline of the Uchiha clan.

Sasuke's deepest wound was ripped open, bleeding profusely.

Just like the dark corner that loathed Jin Guangxiaokong, Sasuke hated this so-called "putting the greater good first." In his view, it was nothing more than an excuse for the strong to bully the weak, a fig leaf to cover up their crimes.

"The big picture? Hmph, I am the big picture!"

Uchiha Sasuke roared, his voice booming like thunder, shaking the surrounding air, "Die, Itachi! Pay for your sins with your life!"

In his mind, he may have already rehearsed countless scenes of reuniting with Itachi, whether sad or happy, angry or resentful.

But as soon as they see Itachi, their rationality vanishes like a burst dam, and losing their rationality is perfectly normal.

Sizzle—!

Sasuke instantly activated both Sage Mode and Lightning Release Chakra Mode, his body radiating brilliant light, as if a war god had descended.

He charged forward like a madman, leaving a blinding, terrifying trail of lightning in the air. Wherever he passed, the air was ionized, emitting a hissing sound.

"Wait a minute, calm down, Sasuke." Seeing this, Shisui hurriedly reached out his hand and called out anxiously, his voice full of worry and helplessness.

"Get out of the way, Shisui! My only target is Itachi."

Sasuke bypassed Shisui's blocking speed with a terrifying speed that surpassed Shisui's Body Flicker Technique. His body was wrapped in lightning and dragon-shaped Sage Chakra, like a thunder dragon soaring through the sky.

His vicious Black Tiger Heart Strike, with overwhelming force, pierced directly through Itachi's chest.

Caw caw caw~ Unexpectedly, there was no solidity in his hand. The moment Uchiha Itachi, who was pierced through the chest, was shattered, he turned into a sky full of crows, like a cloud of black smoke, and scattered away.

Then, the crows gathered in the distance and formed the shape of a weasel, as if nothing had ever happened.

"Illusion?! No, this is a combination of illusion and bird clone. When exactly did this happen?" Uchiha Sasuke's face was gloomy, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force.

He was secretly annoyed. Itachi's genjutsu had worked, confusing him a bit; otherwise, that bastard wouldn't have had time to dodge his thrust.

He had already obtained the power of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan from his father, and his eye power was far superior to Itachi's, so why was he still affected by genjutsu? This filled him with doubt and resentment.

"Sasuke, calm down. Your intentions are too obvious and you're too impulsive. You're likely to suffer in the battle."

Itachi Uchiha couldn't help but offer his words of comfort. His voice was weak and hoarse, yet it carried endless concern.

He had no desire to fight Sasuke. He came to the Land of Swamp with his broken body to deal with the monsters that were threatening all sides and to protect the land he loved so much.

Since the person opposite him was his younger brother, and a younger brother who had already seen through his plan, there was no need for Itachi to put on a show. So Itachi didn't say anything like "XXX under these eyes" in front of Sasuke, but he still felt that Sasuke was being too reckless and violent.

Could it be that after conquering the Land of Lightning, Itachi had picked up the impulsive, irritable, belligerent, and tyrannical nature of the Hidden Cloud Village ninjas? For some reason, Itachi was worried about Sasuke's future, fearing that he would lose himself in this ninja world full of killing and intrigue, and fall into an abyss of no return.

"Shut up!"

Sasuke's face instantly darkened, like the gloomy sky before a storm.

His cold gaze swept across the surroundings, and he secretly pondered that if it weren't for the dense crowd and the fear of accidentally injuring friendly forces, he would have taken off without hesitation and then controlled the Iron Sand Electromagnetic Cannon to launch a wide-ranging, overwhelming attack on the area, annihilating those who annoyed him under the ferocious assault.

Furthermore, whenever Sasuke saw Itachi's seemingly calm yet complex expression, he would feel extremely angry, as if a flame was burning within him, and he would want to rush up and beat him up immediately.

However, when he actually made his move, he couldn't help but hold back a bit of his strength.

After all, Sasuke is still a brother-complex at heart. After learning the truth about the night of the massacre, he hates Danzo and other Konoha officials, as well as Obito, that treacherous bastard.

"Do you think I'm still the same weak and incompetent piece of trash you used to be, at your mercy, Itachi!"

Sasuke Uchiha's eyes widened suddenly, and the mysterious patterns in his Mangekyou Sharingan flickered with an eerie and mysterious light. "Submit to the power of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan!"

"Eight Thousand Spears!" With Sasuke's angry shout, Boom—! Centered on Uchiha Sasuke, an extremely terrifying gravity field spread out like a surging tide, instantly enveloping the land.

This indiscriminate force, like an invisible giant hand, pressed down hard, causing everyone present except Sasuke and Hiruko to succumb to the increased gravity. Their legs buckled, and they collapsed to their knees, their faces contorted in pain.

"Oh, you're already in such a hurry, Sasuke?"

Hiruko's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. He reached out and easily pulled the somewhat pained Mabui and Shion into his divine space.

As if protecting two precious treasures, "There are also two frail ladies here. They don't have Suigetsu's water transformation technique, nor can they perform soft body modifications like Orochimaru."

This sudden surge in gravity, apart from temporarily slowing down Hiruko's movements slightly, did not exert much of a suppressive force.

As an ultimate life form, even without using Kamui's Hollowfication ability, he can quickly adjust thanks to his powerful adaptability.

However, ordinary people cannot ignore this gravity. The heavy pressure seems to penetrate the body and act directly on the internal organs. They may even vomit blood or die suddenly due to the pressure of this gravity on their internal organs.

However, Shuiyue used the Water Transformation Technique to turn directly into a pool of liquid, flowing slowly on the ground like a lively stream. Apart from the slower movement speed, there was no other noticeable effect.

Orochimaru was even more "outrageous." He kept swaying his soft, boneless body, writhing like a strange snake, and even shed his skin to spit out a new version of himself. This amount of gravity was not enough to completely incapacitate Orochimaru.

"Hmph, so I didn't apply excessively high gravity directly."

Sasuke raised his head, a hint of smugness on his face, indicating that he had already considered this, "Those two troublesome women will not have any problems with you taking care of them."

Shuiyue and the others each possess abilities and would not be injured by this amount of gravity.

Sasuke's eyes widened again, burning like flames, and he increased the gravity he was now releasing.

This sudden and immense pressure caused Itachi Uchiha, who was caught off guard, to cough up blood repeatedly, and his body swayed precariously.

Sasuke walked over step by step, each step seemingly treading on Itachi's heart.

Shisui struggled to his feet, but his legs trembled uncontrollably due to gravity. He seemed to be trying to stop Sasuke, while Kisame gritted his teeth and tried to form hand seals, seemingly wanting to unleash a powerful water blast. However, both of them were blocked by Hiruko's strong lock-on technique.

Hiruko's strong arms gripped their throats tightly, causing them to struggle with their eyes rolling back, no longer able to support Itachi.

"Let's be quiet for a while. Sasuke won't let Itachi die so easily." Hiruko calmly reassured Kisame and Shisui, his tone as calm as if he were talking about something insignificant.

Although Shisui and Kisame were skeptical, they were powerless to resist Hiruko's powerful strength.

Sasuke walked up to Itachi Uchiha and slowly drew the Kusanagi sword from his waist, the blade gleaming with a cold light.

He suppressed his complex emotions and said calmly, "Pay back the innocent souls of the Uchiha clan, Itachi."

“My sins are beyond redemption, but Sasuke, it is perhaps a good thing that you, as the new head of the Uchiha clan, were able to execute me, a traitor of the Uchiha, according to your own will, instead of being bound by my narrow-minded plans.”

Uchiha Itachi knelt on the ground, covering his bleeding mouth and nose with his hands. His body, already near death, could no longer withstand a higher level of combat.

As his consciousness began to fade, he couldn't help but sigh.

Although Itachi still had chakra and stamina, and with his rich combat experience and superb ninjutsu, he could still hold his own against Sasuke for a while, and even cleverly set up a trap to make his brother suffer another defeat, at this moment, he had no desire to continue fighting. He was just too tired.

During this final period, he felt incredibly satisfied to be able to wander and travel around the ninja world with Shisui and Kisame, seeing all the mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, and the myriad aspects of human life.

Originally, his life was like a candle flickering in the wind, with little time left. Now, to die at Sasuke's hands was, for him, a rather good ending.

At least it wasn't like what Hiruko said last time, that Sasuke would forcibly grab him, control his body to attack Konoha, and let his soul dissipate in pain and struggle.

"Death does not mean the end, Itachi. We will meet again soon."

Sasuke raised the Kusanagi sword high, its blade gleaming with a chilling light, and spoke meaningfully, his voice deep and firm.

"what?"

Itachi frowned instantly, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart. He felt that something was wrong, but before he could ask any more questions, the sharp blade flashed down like lightning.

Pfft!

Itachi's head was severed from his neck in an instant, and the round head rolled to Sasuke's feet. Dark red blood gushed from the headless torso, splashing all over Sasuke's face like a fountain.

Uchiha Sasuke, however, remained calm, as if all of this was within his expectations.

He slowly touched the bloodstains on his face and murmured, "Is this what it feels like to kill your loved ones with your own hands? I can understand a little bit of the pain you felt when you killed your parents, Itachi."

"Even knowing that I will resurrect you again, it's still very uncomfortable here." Sasuke Uchiha's right hand holding the sword trembled slightly, and the tremor concealed endless complex emotions.

He clutched his chest with his left hand, tilted his head slightly back, felt a strange stinging in his nose, and his eyes inexplicably filled with tears, as if they were about to burst forth at any moment.

Chapter 250 Sasuke's "love" for his brother!

Is the so-called "big picture" really that important?

"The Will of Fire has truly caused immense harm. I will destroy Konoha and everything you've always upheld. Just you wait, Itachi, I'll make you witness firsthand just how ridiculous all that you've insisted on truly is!"

Sasuke tossed aside the Kusanagi sword, which clattered to the ground, as if it were a resolute farewell to the past.

He clenched his fist against his chest, squatted down, lifted Itachi's head with his right hand, looked at Itachi's lifeless face, and whispered in a trembling voice.

"Itachi—!"

Uchiha Shisui's eyes were bloodshot, wide open like copper bells, filled with grief and rage, as if he wanted to burn everything in the world to ashes.

"Mr. Itachi... is dead."

Kisame stared blankly, as if struck by a bolt from the blue, suffering the heaviest blow in history. His body felt as if his bones had been removed, and he collapsed to the ground, completely losing his soul. His eyes were empty and dull.

Ignoring Shisui and Kisame's ashen expressions, Sasuke went straight to Hiruko's side, carrying Itachi's head with him in his arms.

"Hiruko, is the thing I asked you to make finished?" Sasuke tossed Itachi's head to Hiruko, his eyes filled with impatience as he asked impatiently.

Sasuke was speechless as he watched Hiruko fiddling with Shisui. Although he knew that the perverted Hiruko was copying Shisui's eye technique, for some reason, he felt that Hiruko was deliberately toying with Shisui, just like a cat playing with a mouse.

"It's already finished, but are you really sure you want to revive Itachi now?" Hiruko was overjoyed as he took Itachi's head, his eyes gleaming with greed and excitement, as if he had obtained the most precious treasure in the world.