Chapter 29 Itachi Uchiha's Little Secret
Seeing Sakura's slightly red eyes, Naruto knew what she was thinking.
Although he wasn't particularly fond of Sakura, Naruto still nodded.
"Don't worry, if I can, I'll definitely bring Two Sticks back!"
Naruto's answer at this moment was somewhat ambiguous; he didn't directly agree because he knew the subsequent plot too well.
This time, Sasuke wouldn't be coming back with him. Even though Naruto now had the strength to bring him back, he didn't want to do so.
Firstly, doing so would change the plot, making the situation uncontrollable. Secondly, it was a form of protection for Sasuke.
Naruto understood Sasuke's mentality very well. Such an unyielding guy would find it very difficult to accept someone stronger than him.
If he were forcibly brought back and constantly saw himself getting stronger, he would eventually go mad.
Rather than letting him stay in the Village and become a madman consumed by jealousy, it was better to let him pursue his own path to strength.
This would not only continue to drive the plot's development but also save the Village a lot of trouble.
Thinking of this, Naruto finally turned and ran out of the Village with Shikamaru and the others.
Soon after leaving the Village, the group of five began to pick up their pace.
With Kiba and Akamaru present, tracking was very smooth.
Following the scent, they quickly arrived deep in the forest.
"They should be not far ahead!"
Kiba looked at Akamaru and deduced Sasuke's location from Akamaru's behavior.
Upon hearing Kiba's words, Shikamaru reminded them of their earlier strategy again.
However, just as Shikamaru and the others were about to continue their pursuit, Naruto suddenly stopped.
"Naruto! What are you doing! Hurry and catch up!"
Seeing Naruto suddenly stop, Choji couldn't help but shout.
But at this moment, Naruto waved his hand at them.
"You guys go first, I'll be right there!"
After saying that, Naruto ran directly towards a nearby small river.
Seeing this, Choji initially wanted to catch up and call Naruto back, but he was quickly stopped by Shikamaru.
"Choji! Don't worry about Naruto! I can feel it, there should be other people over there!"
"Naruto must have sensed something was wrong, that's why he went over!"
"Our current target is Sasuke. As for Naruto, he'll have to rely on himself!"
Shikamaru glanced in the direction Narutodisappeared before decisively moving forward.
On the other side, Naruto quickly arrived at the riverbank.
Although it was empty, Naruto was very vigilant.
When he activated his Observation Haki earlier, Naruto had already detected two figures by the river.
This was also the reason Naruto separated from Shikamaru and the others.
Standing by the river, Naruto quietly watched the water, and after a long while, he finally spoke.
"Hey, aren't you tired of hiding in the water?"
"Oh, I forgot you can turn into a shark!"
"By the way, I want to eat shark fin. Can you give me your shark fin?"
Naruto spoke casually, but at this moment, the water in the small river finally began to churn.
As the river water churned, a two-person-tall water pillar quickly formed on the surface.
At the top of the water pillar, a shark-like figure slowly appeared.
"Tsk tsk, this brat can actually sense us so accurately!"
"Does this brat also know sensory Ninjutsu?"
As soon as the figure appeared above the water pillar, he spoke to Naruto.
And when he finished speaking, another figure finally appeared on a large tree on the opposite bank of the small river.
Seeing the other figure appear, Naruto couldn't help but become alert.
Naruto heightened his guard because the guy opposite was not easy to deal with.
"Uchiha Itachi! Kisame Hoshigaki!"
"The Akatsuki Organization sent you to capture me, didn't they?"
"But unfortunately, I'm afraid you won't be able to do it today!"
Naruto spread his hands helplessly. If it were anyone else, upon seeing two Akatsuki members, they would most likely not be so calm.
Naruto's demeanor at this moment also surprised Uchiha Itachi.
It should be known that Uchiha Itachi was once the most outstanding Ninja of the Uchiha Clan.
His perception was very powerful. Seeing Naruto's calm expression at this moment, he also felt a bit confused.
"We meet again, Naruto. What a coincidence. You actually dared to come alone?"
"Aren't you afraid? This isn't Konoha Village!"
"No one will come to help you! So, if I want to catch you, it won't take any effort at all!"
As Uchiha Itachi spoke, he was already preparing to have Kisame make a move.
In his opinion, a brat like Naruto was not worth mentioning.
Although he did feel that Naruto was somewhat special during their previous encounter, it still didn't change Itachi's mind.
And just as Kisame slowly walked to the shore, ready to attack Naruto at any moment, Narutostarted to laugh.
"Heh heh, Itachi! I bet you won't capture me!"
"Because if you capture me, no one can save your younger brother!"
Naruto understood Uchiha Itachi very well; the plot of his previous life wasn't for nothing.
For Itachi, his younger brother Sasuke was actually his weakness.
To protect his younger brother, he even bore such a long-standing infamy, which showed his doting affection for his younger brother.
It was this doting affection that became Naruto's biggest bargaining chip.
If he didn't understand Itachi so well, Narutowouldn't have delivered himself to them.
Although the current Naruto was also very strong, facing two tricky members of the Akatsuki Organization at the same time was not that simple.
Even if Kakashi were present, it would probably be difficult to gain any advantage.
At this moment, when Naruto mentioned Itachi's younger brother Sasuke, Itachi's expression remained unchanged, but his pupils clearly contracted.
Others might not notice this, but for Naruto, who possessed Observation Haki, it was not difficult.
Now, having caught Itachi's subtle reaction, Narutobecame even more confident.
"Yo, brat! What nonsense are you spouting!"
"Capturing you doesn't require Itachi to act! I'll do it!"
"Now, obediently come back with me!"
Just as Naruto was looking at Itachi, Kisame finally spoke again.
At the same time, he had already started walking towards Naruto, ready to make a move at any moment.
However, just as Kisame was about to attack Naruto, Itachi stopped him.
"Naruto! You're trying to stall for time, aren't you?"
"Using that good-for-nothing Sasuke won't affect me, you know!"
Itachi still feigned composure, but just as his words fell, Naruto laughed.
"Haha! Really? Alright then, I'll just surrender!"
"But when Sasuke becomes Orochimaru's vessel, don't you dare regret it!"
Naruto then revealed Sasuke's predicament.
And upon hearing the name Orochimaru, Itachi finally frowned.
Orochimaru was Itachi's former teammate, and he knew that guy too well.
Itachi knew very well that if Sasuke fell into his hands, he would certainly not have a good end