The Devil of Konoha: Starting as a Medical Ninja

However, to prevent any accidents from happening, the ninjas are still active. Even Team 7, which has temporarily lost Naruto, has some special missions, such as patrolling with Kakashi to prevent problems from happening in Konoha again.

As luck would have it, Kakashi chose the meeting point outside the dumpling shop that Itachi Uchiha was familiar with.

Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki had just ordered dumplings and hot tea, but before they could even taste them, they noticed a Konoha ninja standing in front of the dumpling shop. It looked like the famous Konoha ninja, Hatake Kakashi.

Although Kakashi was very strong, the two of them didn't seem to care much and continued to quietly enjoy their hot tea.

"You've arrived, Sasuke!"

Several minutes passed in this way, during which the two sides did not interfere with each other. However, with Kakashi's words, Itachi Uchiha's eyes immediately showed a change.

'You've grown up, Sasuke.'

Kakashi Hatake, who had noticed the two people in the dumpling shop from the beginning, clearly noticed this, but he didn't pay much attention to it. The weather was too strange, so it was normal to wear a coat and a straw hat.

At that moment, Kurenai and Asuma also slowly arrived. There were still many matters to attend to in Konoha. Even with the strategist Nara Shikaku thinking, it was impossible to achieve perfection.

Therefore, the tasks for the classes needed to be directly assigned. However, just as they appeared, Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame, who were in the dumpling shop, exchanged a glance and immediately chose to run away.

After sitting for only a few minutes, three Konoha Jonin appeared, and they weren't just any cannon fodder. If they stayed any longer, they might get surrounded, which would be disastrous.

Although both of them are highly skilled, they are not yet at a level that even elite Jonin cannot detect.

Chapter 172 The Crows Spread Unknowns

"Um!?"

Almost as soon as the two disappeared, Kakashi, Asuma, and Kurenai looked over, and the three immediately began their pursuit.

As for their students, they had already gone to carry out a mission. Although it wasn't a big mission, the two of them were clearly quite capable, and bringing them along might only cause trouble.

Moreover, this is Konoha, so if a battle breaks out, they will definitely be able to resolve it quickly.

"As expected of Konoha."

Kisame Hoshigaki, who was preparing to escape with Itachi Uchiha, felt somewhat surprised. The five great ninja villages were not to be trifled with, and any invasion of any of them would be seen through in a short time.

"Prepare for battle."

Itachi Uchiha didn't have time to dwell on these things. Although he didn't get any useful information, it was enough. He met Sasuke Uchiha, who had grown up, and his teacher was Kakashi Hatake.

Moreover, judging from the situation, Danzo didn't cause any trouble, so Itachi Uchiha was undoubtedly quite satisfied.

However, since Kakashi and his group have already noticed them, it will be quite difficult for them to leave Konoha so easily.

Just as Itachi Uchiha had expected, they were stopped shortly after they left, and the people who came were none other than the three people from before.

The three elite Jonin of Konoha.

"You two aren't from Konoha, are you?"

Kakashi looked at the two men, whose entire bodies were almost completely concealed, and asked with a serious expression, "Anyone who comes to Konoha at this time is definitely not a good guy."

"Long time no see, you three."

While Kisame Hoshigaki was still pondering how to answer, Itachi Uchiha had already taken off his straw hat and was calmly looking at the three people not far away.

"Uchiha Itachi!"

When Kakashi saw this familiar person, he understood why he had shown a slight weakness when Sasuke Uchiha appeared.

They're brothers after all!

However, this was not good news for the three of them. He knew Uchiha Itachi's strength; someone who could become an ANBU captain at the age of thirteen spoke volumes.

With the addition of the so-called Sharingan, the three of them might not necessarily gain the upper hand in a fight.

"Hey, hey, hey, Copy Ninja Kakashi Hatake, where's your Sharingan?"

Kisame Hoshigaki originally wanted to introduce himself, but after seeing Kakashi's identical eyes, he was immediately incredulous. It was quite unexpected that the Copy Ninja Kakashi had lost his eyes.

Could it be that Zabuza was able to win because of this, or that he lost his Sharingan to Zabuza?

That doesn't make sense. If he lost the Sharingan, how could he still have a pair of eyes? Shouldn't he be a one-eyed dragon?

"oh?!"

Itachi Uchiha, who was still thinking about Sasuke Uchiha, subconsciously glanced at Kakashi beside him and was somewhat shocked to find that Kakashi's eyes were indeed not Sharingan but ordinary eyes.

Konoha's methods?

Or is it?!

Itachi Uchiha had a theory: if Kakashi Hatake's eyes could become like those of the Uchiha clan, Sasuke might be safer. Of course, neither he nor Sasuke would allow such a thing to happen.

While pondering, Itachi activated a ninjutsu to probe. He couldn't possibly know the condition of Kakashi's left eye just by looking at it, but he could find out during a battle.

If Kakashi didn't need to use his Sharingan when facing him, then they wouldn't have stopped to their deaths.

A battle was about to break out, and Kakashi, sensing that something was wrong, immediately launched a counterattack.

Asuma and Kurenai, who couldn't keep up, could only watch helplessly. However, Kisame Hoshigaki preferred fighting, and at least after Itachi Uchiha made his move, he didn't just want to watch.

So Kisame Hoshigaki directly engaged Asuma in battle, and his fighting style was different from Itachi Uchiha and Kakashi's flamboyant style; instead, it was simple and unadorned.

Taking advantage of the lull in Kakashi's fight with Itachi Uchiha, Kurenai Yuhi directly unleashed her most proficient genjutsu on Itachi Uchiha.

The illusion was going well, but just as she was about to launch a sneak attack, she suddenly found herself tied to a tree.

Genjutsu is rarely effective against the Uchiha clan, let alone against Itachi Uchiha. In the entire history of the Uchiha clan, Itachi Uchiha is one of the best at using genjutsu.

"What is your purpose?!"

Asuma is injured and Kurenai's genjutsu fails, leading to another standoff between Kakashi, his two companions, Itachi Uchiha, and Kisame Hoshigaki.

"We've come to take the legacy of the Fourth Hokage."

Or perhaps it was because it actually favored Konoha. Uchiha Itachi's casual remark could already be considered a leak of information.

"Tailed Beasts?"

Kakashi spoke up instinctively. He had heard that Jiraiya-sama had been searching for the whereabouts of an evil organization, whose target was very likely the Tailed Beasts.

It now seems that Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, were probably members of that organization.

Upon hearing Kakashi's words, Itachi Uchiha's expression changed, and his eyes instantly transformed from three-tomoe Sharingan into Mangekyou Sharingan.

Although he inadvertently leaked the information, Kakashi's bluntness meant he needed to do something, otherwise it wouldn't be good news if the Akatsuki asked about it.

"Close your eyes!"

Upon seeing the new Sharingan pattern, Kakashi immediately told Asuma and Kurenai to close their eyes, and he himself tried his best not to look at Itachi's eyes.

Kakashi, having lost his Sharingan, did not believe he could resist Itachi Uchiha's genjutsu, but even so, he still needed to resist. If all three of them closed their eyes, they would be sitting ducks.

Itachi Uchiha activated Tsukuyomi, but his eyes were not looking in the direction of the three people, but behind him.

This scene surprised Kisame Hoshigaki, but the next second Kakashi Hatake jumped out of the water.

As expected, Kakashi Hatake was hit directly by Tsukuyomi. In just an instant, Kakashi, who was originally next to Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi, turned into a cloud of smoke.

Kakashi, who had originally intended to launch a sneak attack in the water, collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

"Kisame, kill them!"

Uchiha Itachi looked at the unconscious Kakashi in front of him and spoke directly, clearly wanting Kisame Hoshigaki to kill Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi.

Kisame charged forward, but just as Samehada in his hand was about to strike the two, he was kicked aside by a green figure.

On the other side, Itachi Uchiha produced a kunai. Since Kakashi no longer had the Sharingan, there was no need for him to hold back. Besides, if he suddenly stopped now, wouldn't it be too obvious that he was acting?

Moreover, this guy is Sasuke Uchiha's teacher. If we kill him, won't Sasuke grow even faster?

Chapter 173 The Crow Will Approach the Fox

Might Guy's appearance prevented Kisame Hoshigaki from killing Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi, but this also prevented Might Guy from saving Kakashi.

Kakashi's life was hanging by a thread. Itachi Uchiha showed no mercy and plunged a kunai directly into Kakashi's chest, whereupon blood began to flow.

However, Kakashi at this moment, due to the influence of Tsukuyomi, had no reaction at all and could only gradually sink into the river, letting his blood dye the river red.

"Let's go, Kisame."

After completing all this, Itachi Uchiha looked at Kisame, who still wanted to fight Might Guy, and spoke directly.

Despite the current favorable situation, if Konoha's Anbu reacts, their final fate will likely be death in Konoha.

The combined strength of the two of them would be extremely difficult to contend with the entire Hidden Leaf Village, and Kakashi Hatake was beyond saving; even if they were rescued, they might only have time to leave some last words.

The death of an elite Jonin is still terrifying for Konoha, and the last remaining high-ranking official, Danzo, will certainly not let this opportunity pass.

"Ok."

Kisame reluctantly put away Samehada, and then moved out of Konoha Village with Itachi Uchiha.

Might Guy and the other two did not give chase, but instead began searching for Kakashi. Although Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki did not take Konoha seriously, Kakashi's life was more important than the pursuit.

'As expected, it doesn't matter whether he has the Sharingan or not; it will still be very difficult for Kakashi to defeat Itachi Uchiha.'

In the rain, Hongzhi made his own assessment, but he sensed Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki the moment they appeared.

After all, aside from the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts, Kisame probably has the most chakra.

It was so obvious in the rain; I just wonder if that glance at Tsukuyomi could weaken Itachi's power.

Of course, that's not important. Now that Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki have come here, whether it's real or fake, they will definitely try to make contact with the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. At that time, Itachi Uchiha will use Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu.

Their strength will definitely be affected. Although it's a bit like taking advantage of someone's vulnerability, there's nothing that can be done about it. There's no such thing as fairness in battles between ninjas; sneak attacks are the norm.

Kakashi, who was about to sink into the river, was rescued by Might Guy. Might Guy then ran straight towards Konoha Hospital. Kakashi was still alive, which meant that Kakashi still had a chance to be saved.

At Konoha Hospital, the shadow clone looked out at the rain curtain and felt an unparalleled sense of familiarity. After all, it was his own chakra; how could he not feel familiar?

However, the next second a green figure pushed open the office door. This was Hongzhi's office, or you could say his personal rest room.

"Hongzhi, please hurry and save Kakashi!"

Pushing open the door, there stood Might Guy, panting heavily. His expression told the shadow clone what had happened: Kakashi must have run into Itachi Uchiha, who was just visiting Konoha, and gotten a beating.

Kakashi's strength has improved somewhat without the Sharingan, but it would be considered a weakening if he were to face someone with the Sharingan.

With the Sharingan, one can barely put up a fight; without the Sharingan, there's no chance to even put up a fight.

Following the hurried Might Guy to the operating room door, the shadow clone felt something was strange. Logically speaking, if Kakashi was under the influence of Tsukuyomi, there would be no need to enter the operating room.