Konoha: This Uchiha is extremely sneaky

Chapter 551 Salamander and Adventure

With Susanoo's protection, the stalagmites at the top of the cave pose no threat to Sasuke.

But things are dangerous for Hongdou.

With a "thump" as the stalagmite hit the ground, the first few pieces luckily escaped the unconscious Red Bean.

But luck is often a matter of probability; it's not that you won't be lucky, it's just that your time hasn't come yet.

For example, right now.

A stalagmite nearly two meters long, with a base diameter thicker than an adult's waist, plummeted rapidly, carrying its own weight and inertia.

Its slender, pointed tip points directly at the undulating chest of the red bean.

Given the force of this stalagmite and its sharp tip, one can only imagine what would happen to Hongdou if it were to strike her.

"How...ruthless!"

"To watch helplessly as one's fellow villager dies such a meaningless and tragic death."

"I originally thought that you, a genius, would think of a way, or even sacrifice yourself, to save this innocent life."

Seeing this, Kabuto continued to make sarcastic remarks, seemingly trying to demoralize his opponent.

Although doing so might not be very effective, in a ninja battle, any opportunity to create an opening is worth trying.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you!"

The fallen stalagmites, especially the one that pierced straight into Anko's chest, appeared so abrupt and obvious in Itachi's Sharingan that he couldn't possibly miss them.

The result was exactly as expected.

Of course, he wasn't unprepared.

A cry of "waa" rang out, just like the wailing of a tender baby.

Before the stalagmite fell, a giant mouth opened wide and swallowed the unconscious Red Bean whole.

He let the stalagmites in the sky fall on his head.

"You actually... made the salamander swallow red beans?"

Kabuto was surprised to see the salamander suddenly appear; he hadn't expected Itachi to be so bold.

It's important to know that the toxins of the salamander are extremely potent. If Hongdou has any wounds or injuries and comes into contact with the salamander's saliva, death from poisoning is almost always an irreversible outcome.

"You even dared to harm your own brother, Uchiha Itachi, you really are a surprising ninja."

In Kabuto's view, after the salamander appeared, Itachi not only controlled it to swallow Anko, but also put his younger brother into its gaping maw.

This is really...surprising.

"Although the salamander is highly poisonous, its venom comes from its venom sacs. As long as the venom sacs are kept safe and do not rupture, there is not much danger in briefly placing Sasuke and Anko in the salamander's mouth."

"As for protecting it, and ensuring the safety of its venom sacs, I have absolute confidence."

As it placed its younger brother into the mouth of the salamander, Itachi's body shone with a brilliant red chakra light, illuminating the entire cavern in a crimson glow.

Itachi had specifically researched the animals in the ninja world that could secrete deadly toxins, including snakes, scorpions, centipedes, and many more. The famous salamander was naturally within his knowledge.

He had examined them carefully and found no obvious wounds on either Sasuke or Anko. He had also made sure they wore gas masks; if the time was right, they would be in no danger.

For example, in the original work, Mifune, a samurai, was swallowed by the salamander Ibuki, but Mifune did not even wear a gas mask and escaped from Ibuki's mouth without being affected in any way.

As soon as the weasel finished speaking, the salamander did not hesitate. It plunged into the ground, flicked its tail a few times, and disappeared into the cave with a muffled rumble.

"They're really being very cautious!"

Kabuto wasn't without intention of intercepting them; how could he be willing to let the hostage he had finally obtained be rescued by the other party?

However, looking at the giant opposite him, whose head was already touching the top of the cave and whose body was full of muscles, blocking the way of the salamander, he could only give up the idea of ​​leaving Sasuke and Anko behind.

"The Sharingan is truly a convenient bloodline limit; no wonder Lord Orochimaru keeps mentioning it."

Kabuto knew that Itachi hadn't signed a summoning contract with the salamander. The salamander, which belonged only to Hanzo, was able to cooperate with his actions so well thanks in no small part to the Sharingan.

And then there's the Susanoo right before our eyes. With such an excellent bloodline limit, it's no wonder Lord Orochimaru is so obsessed with it.

"Now, it's just the two of us here, and we can each use our methods without any scruples."

The salamander will take Sasuke and Anko outside the cave, and once the Allied Shinobi Forces who followed the clues he left behind arrive, they will be out of danger.

You can also let go and do things freely.

"hey-hey!"

"The Mangekyou Sharingan really does give you unparalleled confidence, which is truly..."

Dou chuckled twice, his tone changing.

Then her entire demeanor changed; a touch of purple eyeshadow appeared at the corner of her eyes, and even four sharp protrusions grew on her head.

"This is... Sage Mode!"

Upon seeing this, Itachi's expression changed.

"You actually... mastered Sage Mode!!"

Kabuto underwent a dramatic change in both appearance and temperament, but Itachi quickly determined the reason for his transformation.

"This is truly unexpected!"

Seeing Kabuto's change, Itachi's expression became more solemn than ever before.

However, his face did not reveal any extra expression, and the two nasolabial folds made his expression even more calm and composed.

He knew that the battle ahead would be even more difficult, and that he would not be surprised if he lost his life as a result, but he was not afraid.

……

Just as Itachi and Kabuto were about to engage in their final battle, the Fourth Raikage, who had arrived earlier at the Allied Shinobi Forces front line, looked at his father with a complex expression.

"Father...it's been so long!"

Please forgive me for what happened next!

Although he was happy to see his father, the thought of having to personally seal his old man away brought tears to his eyes, even for someone as tough as him.

Despite the Fourth Raikage's outward appearance as a hot-tempered and tough man, he also has a soft side.

At her father's funeral, the young fourth-generation Ai hid away and cried uncontrollably. Seeing her father again at that moment, it was inevitable that she would lose control of her emotions.

"Hmph, so coy and hesitant, that's not how a Raikage should act."

"The men of our Land of Thunder are the most clear about their likes and dislikes. If someone dies, they die. What is there to be sad about?"

The Third Raikage, seeing the tenderness in his son's eyes, scolded A a few times with great displeasure.

Seeing his son again after death would only make him happy; he never imagined that his son would have such a girlish demeanor.

They have utterly disgraced the Cloud Ninja.

(End of this chapter)