Chapter 947: Chapter 53: Preparations (4)
"Failed many times? Is she stronger than you?"
Itachi was always concerned about the answer to this question.
"Slightly weaker than me, I suppose."
Madara spoke without a hint of embarrassment.
Wearing a mask was really beneficial.
"But the troublesome nature of the two people around her is not lesser than hers. On the contrary, among the three, Chiba Hakushi is the most difficult one. If you want to break the three-person core, Chiba Hakushi is the only breakthrough point. But at the same time, it’s also the most dangerous breakthrough point."
Madara added.
"I understand. I’ll be more careful when I encounter them in the future."
Itachi nodded.
Madara’s explanation was very similar to what the Third Hokage had said.
Uchiha Ruri, Chiba Hakushi, and Hyuga Ayane were from the same team many years ago. Over the years, their team’s level of coordination might have reached an incredible state.
However, what surprised him was that the core of the team wasn’t the strongest, Uchiha Ruri, but rather the seemingly weakest, Chiba Hakushi.
He then thought of the information he had seen in Konoha.
Although Chiba Hakushi’s strength was slightly weaker, much of the information about him was vague, lacking specific details. He was an exceptionally mysterious man.
Unknown equals most dangerous, and it made complete sense.
Madara’s certainty about the team’s core must stem from having suffered at their hands in the past, hence his confidence.
"Being cautious is not enough. If you encounter all three at once, you won’t have a chance to escape. Just facing one of them might have you thinking about how to escape rather than engaging in a frontal battle."
Even with the Mangekyo Sharingan, it would be difficult to counter them. Itachi understood Madara’s underlying implication well.
It was a reminder not to rashly seek out those three until the time was ripe, even if Konoha’s orders included removing them.
It seemed those three were far more dangerous than he had imagined.
Madara always told him that he only needed to deal with Uchiha Ruri, not Chiba Hakushi and Hyuga Ayane.
That meant they should use a strategy to separate and individually defeat them.
"However, you don’t need to worry. Our organization has a ten-year contract with Chiba Hakushi, and there’s still a long time to develop before the contract ends. In the coming years, even if you encounter any of them, as long as you don’t disrupt their actions or deliberately target them, they won’t make a move against you."
"Where are they hiding?"
Madara glanced at Itachi.
"You’ll soon find out."
Itachi heard laughter from Madara.
Was this something laughable? It seemed like there was malice in the air.
"By the way, when you meet your group of companions later, don’t forget that I currently go by the name Tobi. I’m not yet an official member of the organization, just like you, a newcomer. Make sure not to confuse this."
Madara told Itachi.
"Understood."
"Well then, pleased to work with you, Mr. Itachi."
Madara’s tone suddenly turned cheerful, completely different from before.
Soon, as they proceeded with Madara, a tall figure suddenly appeared on a broken wall of a temple ruins, blocking Madara and Itachi’s way.
The figure had a massive bandaged sword strapped to his back, larger than himself, and wore a Hidden Mist ninja headband with a slash mark. His deep blue hair complemented his shark-like face.
He wore the same black cloak with red clouds as Madara, but on his left ring finger, he wore a ring engraved with the word ’South.’
"I heard from the leader just now, that the Uchiha Clan was annihilated. It’s really unbelievable. Unexpectedly, the perpetrator has truly arrived. So he’s going to be my team member?"
The man named Hoshigaki Kisame grinned, his sharp teeth gleaming as he chuckled, as if he had seen something highly amusing. His bloodthirsty expression made Itachi uncomfortable.
"Yes, indeed, Mr. Kisame. This is Mr. Itachi. Oh my, Mr. Itachi is truly amazing, having single-handedly wiped out the renowned Uchiha in the Ninja Realm. It’s more exaggerated than Mr. Kisame’s assassination of the Water Daimyo."
Madara continued in a cheerful tone, adding exaggerated gestures naturally, heightening Itachi’s vigilance.
As expected of Uchiha Madara, to be able to change his demeanor so easily. With disguise skills of this level, guessing his true identity became even more challenging.
A truly formidable existence.
"I understand, no need to act up in front of me."
Kisame said helplessly.
With that, he jumped down from the broken wall, approaching Itachi. Despite Itachi’s slender appearance relative to himself, Kisame remained cautious.
No matter what the truth behind the Uchiha clan’s demise was, being absorbed into this organization’s core member meant none of them were to be trifled with.
"I’m Hoshigaki Kisame, and you, having been in the Konoha Anbu, should know a bit about me, so I won’t go into further introductions. Starting today, I’ll be your teammate. If you’re not satisfied, you can apply for a replacement with the leader anytime."
Kisame said this.
"No need."
Itachi shook his head.
"Is that so?" Kisame smiled with interest, "Then follow me. The leader and others are waiting for you ahead. Although our organization doesn’t have many members now, there are two others from Konoha, just like you. Now, with you, we have three from Konoha in our organization."
Along with the three from the Land of Demons, that makes six S-rank renegade ninjas.
As expected of Konoha, even in the number of S-rank renegade ninjas, it refuses to be outdone, surpassing other Ninja Villages, vying for the top spot.
However, this kind of extraordinary achievement makes Kisame want to complain on multiple levels.
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