Naruto: Sasuke Uchiha Returns from Soul Society

Who exactly is this woman?

When did the ninja world first have a powerhouse of this caliber?

Yoruichi did not answer his question. Instead, she lowered her body slightly, like a cheetah poised to pounce, and asked him in a cold voice.

"Before that, I hope you can tell me first."

"Where did that brat go?"

Seeing her like this, Obito instantly realized that she cared about Sasuke, and the shock in his heart was gradually replaced by a strange sense of amusement.

He pointed to the chaotic ruins on the ground and said in a regretful tone.

"You mean that brat named Sasuke? Too bad."

"I have already killed him."

"After all, arrogant guys like him are very easy to die young."

"..."

Yoruichi's expression froze slightly, then she burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, kill him?"

Yoruichi stopped laughing, raised her head, and looked at Uchiha Obito with disdain.

"You?"

"What do you mean by that?!" Obito asked with great interest.

"Don't joke around."

Yoruichi's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Someone like you isn't even worthy of making my brat draw his second sword."

The moment she finished speaking, her entire demeanor changed abruptly.

A white-gold spiritual pressure storm erupted from Yoruichi's center.

In just a moment, her figure disappeared again.

"Before he gets back, you'd better spend some time playing with me!"

.........

Meanwhile, a vast sea area.

A dark crack silently tore open in mid-air, and then two figures flew out of the darkness.

"boom!"

A dull thud as the water fell.

Uchiha Itachi crashed into the sea, the immense impact causing him to roll backward uncontrollably.

He tumbled for more than ten meters before finally releasing the force and barely managing to maintain his balance on the sea.

"Cough...cough cough..."

Itachi knelt on one knee on the water's surface, covering his mouth with one hand and coughing violently.

Salty seawater mixed with blood kept spilling from the corners of his mouth, making his already pale face even more bloodless.

He lowered his hand, looking at the glaring red stain on his palm. There was no sign of dejection on his face; instead, a genuine smile quietly appeared on his lips.

So... he's already this strong...?

That power capable of completely crushing Susanoo from the inside, that eerie eye technique that even his own Mangekyou Sharingan couldn't fully penetrate...

Itachi silently savored the moment, then raised his head and gazed up at the sky.

There, a black figure floated silently, its burning black flames reflecting the poignant crescent moon behind it.

Looking down at himself, so small and insignificant as an ant, he felt like a god.

"So, those eyes you're so proud of..."

A cold voice descended from the sky, "Those eyes that boast of seeing through all the destinies of our race..."

Sasuke lowered his head, his eyes reflecting Itachi's disheveled figure.

"Did you ever foresee this scene today?"

Uchiha Itachi stared blankly up at that figure, his smile becoming even more genuine.

He straightened up from the water, raised his head, and looked into Sasuke's eyes.

With such immense power...

Then I can entrust Konoha to you with peace of mind.

Sasuke.

"..."

Sasuke looked down at him quietly, watching the relieved smile on Itachi's face, his eyes growing colder and deeper.

Are you in such a hurry to die?

Why?

Why do you think you can just die so easily?!

Sasuke quickly formed hand seals in front of his chest, and an even larger surge of chakra exploded from his body.

"Spiritual communication!"

With a roar powerful enough to make even a tsunami pale in comparison, the sea beneath Sasuke exploded, and a massive crimson figure burst forth, staining the entire ocean with an ominous crimson hue.

"what?!"

Even Itachi Uchiha was somewhat horrified when he saw that enormous body.

That mountain-like size, those nine wildly dancing tails, that chakra raging to the extreme...

Nine-tailed Fox?!

When did Sasuke become the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki?!

As far as he knew, Naruto Uzumaki was still alive.

"Roar--!!!"

The Nine-Tails roared to the sky, staring intently at Sasuke.

It grinned, revealing a sinister smile, and its voice boomed.

"Boy, why did you call this old man out here?"

"Are you planning to use my strength to tear this ungrateful bastard to shreds?"

"Haven't you always longed for freedom?" Sasuke's voice was calm. "Now, I'm giving you that chance."

"what?"

The Nine-Tails' roar abruptly ceased. It stared at Sasuke suspiciously, its face full of disbelief. "You brat, what mischief are you up to now? Are you trying to make fun of this old man?"

"Join forces with him."

Sasuke raised his chin slightly, gesturing to Itachi Uchiha not far away, "You two, come at me together."

"As long as you can beat me."

He paused, his voice devoid of emotion.

"I'll let you go."

"..."

Nine-Tailed Fox's eyes suddenly widened.

Looking at Sasuke's serious face, it was momentarily at a loss for how to react.

Is this kid crazy?

Does he know what he's saying?

To team up with another Mangekyou Sharingan user to deal with him?

A glint of light flashed in the Nine-Tailed Fox's scarlet beast eyes.

Not right.

Sasuke is very strong, there's no doubt about that.

But no matter how strong he is, he can't possibly deal with both a Kaleidoscope and a Tailed Beast at the same time.

There must be some conspiracy involved!

Just as Kurama was still wary of Sasuke's unusual suggestion, a sigh filled with disappointment came from below.

“Sasuke.” Itachi Uchiha frowned, staring intently at Sasuke. “It seems that absolute power has also bred arrogance in you.”

"Arrogance will only cause your newly opened eyes to fall into darkness prematurely."

"It will blind you to the true distance between yourself and your enemy, and that is a more deadly poison than any enemy."

Sasuke ignored his lecturing and turned his gaze back to the still hesitant fox.

Have you made up your mind?

Nine-Tails' mind raced at that moment.

The kid in front of me is indeed terrifyingly powerful, but...

Kurama's gaze subtly swept over Uchiha Itachi, who was standing not far away.

He is also a kaleidoscope.

If I were to add my own strength...

Even if that brat is incredibly wicked, he can't possibly defeat us when we join forces, right?

By all accounts, the odds should be in our favor, especially since this is our only chance to regain our freedom!

Thinking of this, Nine-Tails' previously uneasy heart instantly became feverish.

It grinned and nodded emphatically at Sasuke.