Spy? Are you kidding me!

The tiger roars, startling all the beasts in the mountains!

Kisame, who had just been wearing a cruel smile, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine as a phantom of a white-haired tiger appeared out of thin air before his eyes.

Its eyes were like torches, revealing its ferocity; its claws were like sharp blades, chilling to the bone; its roar was earth-shattering, and its chilling aura was terrifying.

Feeling the terror of facing a tailed beast, Kisame Hoshigaki instinctively gathered all his chakra and began forming hand seals.

Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique!

As an upgraded version of "Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique," this special attack ninjutsu possesses the power to absorb chakra and increase its strength. Kisame Hoshigaki estimated that even with this technique, he would have a considerable chance of winning against the Wave Tail Beast Ball.

but……

Facing the ever-solidifying, roaring white tiger, Kisame, who had quickly gathered all his chakra to complete the technique, felt not a sense of security whatsoever. On the contrary, his sixth sense, honed through his brush with death, was warning him even more acutely.

"How could this be...?"

Just as the white giant tiger had annihilated thousands of water sharks and was about to face the giant shark spawned by the "Great Shark Bullet Technique," Kisame Hoshigaki was horrified to discover a terrible reality, which was also the biggest mistake he had ever made in his life.

That giant white tiger...

It is not a blast of energy formed from chakra, but a real illusion formed from the diffusion and condensation of an invisible aura.

In other words!

Everything Kisame Hoshigaki was seeing at that moment was an illusion that unconsciously arose in his mind under the pressure of Might Guy's berserk will.

What truly tore apart all the water sharks, and was about to tear apart the giant sharks derived from the "Great Shark Bullet Technique," was Might Guy's concentrated, ultra-high-speed straight punch attack—an air cannon that compressed the air to its extreme with extreme speed and power, and then spread it out in one breath at an even faster speed.

Purely physical justice!

When Kisame realized this, he knew he had lost. Even if he fought with all his might, he would have difficulty resisting, let alone using magic defense to resist physical attacks.

"This is truly a rare beast; its physical prowess is astounding..."

boom!

Under Kisame's gaze, filled with both resentment and a hint of admiration, the white giant tiger easily tore apart the giant shark created by the "Great Shark Bullet Technique," devouring it completely in the endless white steam like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey.

Because there was no need to interrogate him for information, and because there were powerful enemies around, Might Guy used his "Day Tiger" technique without holding back. Kisame Hoshigaki, the S-rank rogue ninja known as the "Tailless Tailed Beast," thus ended his absurd and tragic life.

however……

Might Guy, who had killed Kisame Hoshigaki in one blow, showed no joy at the moment. Instead, he looked more and more warily to the side and front.

There it is!

A giant, orange-red in color, suddenly grew several meters taller, resembling a small mountain. In his left hand, he held the Yata Mirror, which could withstand "all attacks," while in his right hand, he held the Totsuka Sword, which extended from the gourd. A pair of enormous wings spread out from the armor on his back, exuding a terrifying aura of inviolability, just like a war god descending to earth in a storybook.

Even though Itachi Uchiha had no longer retained his Susanoo and had activated his 'Susanoo: God of War' form, a huge crack still remained in front of him, caused by friction with the ground!

Yes!

Faced with Might Guy's [Day Tiger], which was full of youthful passion, even though he was not in the absolute core of the attack area, Susanoo, who had transformed into a martial god, still couldn't help but retreat more than 30 meters under the impact of the terrifying steam wave!

Although it was only a two or three-step distance for Susanoo in its current God of War form, Itachi Uchiha, realizing the implications behind this, couldn't help but break out in a bead of sweat on his usually indifferent face.

Trouble!

If Itachi Uchiha was still confident in dealing with Might Guy while holding back, after experiencing the extremely terrifying destructive power of the [Day Tiger] attack, this Uchiha, who was extremely arrogant, no longer dared to hold back in the slightest.

As for Kisame Hoshigaki...

Pity!

Uchiha Itachi looked at Kisame Hoshigaki, whose body had been shattered and who had completely lost all signs of life. A slight regret flashed in Itachi's eyes, as if he was commemorating this partner who had accompanied him for several years and with whom he had a good relationship. But in an instant, the regret vanished completely, and Itachi looked at Might Guy with great seriousness.

"Kai, stop!"

"I am a spy sent by the Third Hokage to the Akatsuki organization. Konoha is truly in dire straits... so please do not stop me from assisting the Hokage and quelling the turmoil within the village!"

Yes!

As a 'true ninja,' Itachi Uchiha instantly assessed the situation of friend and foe.

Even with Susanoo in its God of War form and the Seventh Gate activated, Itachi Uchiha was not confident of defeating Might Guy in a short time.

【Day Tiger】That terrifying destructive power, which concentrates the ultimate power into a single point, definitely has the potential to tear apart the armor defense of Susanoo. If you're not careful, there's a 20-30% chance that you'll crash and burn on the spot.

Furthermore... seven gates are not the limit of this forbidden technique!

A desperate battle... a mutually destructive outcome might be the best result!

and so!

Itachi Uchiha is no longer pretending; Itachi Uchiha has laid his cards on the table!

Although this was completely different from the future that Itachi Uchiha had planned, seeing the huge turmoil within Konoha at this moment, and Sasuke Uchiha who had inexplicably grown up to be a monster, this ninja who had been a double agent for Konoha and Uchiha since childhood decisively chose to expose his identity.

"Once I see the Hokage, I can prove that what I said is true, Guy..."

"shut up!"

At this moment, Might Guy's eyes were exceptionally cold. Even after hearing Itachi Uchiha's shocking self-disclosure, there was no fluctuation in his eyes, just like a tranquil ancient well.

However, compared to Might Guy's extremely cold expression, the white steam emanating from his body had become exceptionally violent.

spy?

Are you kidding me!

Kisame Hoshigaki, the ultimate villain who single-handedly annihilated an S-rank rogue ninja from the Konoha clan, a villain personally ordered by the Third Hokage to be executed without question...

To be walking alongside such a ruthless villain who repeatedly targets his beloved disciple, a typical "professional ninja," and to have such a deep friendship and bond between them...

Yes!

Although it sounds ridiculous... Might Guy is convinced he can't be wrong!

Although it wasn't as strong as the bond between himself and Kakashi, or even as strong as the bond between himself and Rock Lee, there was indeed a bond between Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki, two S-rank rogue ninjas...

And this is Uchiha Itachi!

At this moment, they actually dared to speak so shamelessly in front of his Blue Beast of Konoha, trying to confuse him with such low-level, boring, and brainless rhetoric. Even someone as thick-skinned as Might Guy couldn't help but feel a surge of anger again!

This is disrespectful to him!

This is disrespectful to Konoha!

This is disrespectful to Itachi Uchiha's reputation as a genius!

This is disrespectful to the previously deceased Kisame Hoshigaki!

Such a person as Itachi Uchiha is extremely threatening to Konoha. He is able to so coldly kill his own parents' clan and so shamelessly betray his comrades who traveled with him. He has no sense of respect or shame as a ninja. Such a dangerous person cannot be let go under any circumstances.

Might Guy could hardly imagine how much of a crisis this would pose to Konoha if two rival Mangekyou Sharingan were to come together!

"Well……"

Even from just two words, one could hear the determination in Might Guy's voice. Thinking of this, Itachi Uchiha felt a deep sense of helplessness, but the next moment he gathered all his thoughts and entered a fighting stance again.

Unless Kotoamatsukami is used... there is absolutely no way to quickly defeat Might Guy!

However, even if one wanted to use Kotoamatsukami, successfully casting it on Might Guy in this state would definitely not be an easy task.

therefore.

At this moment, Itachi Uchiha had no choice but to fight and retreat, hoping to shift the battlefield to Hiruzen Sarutobi's location...

"Lord Danzo has ordered that the evil Uchiha clan be annihilated at all costs!"

Just as Itachi Uchiha and Might Guy were locked in a standoff, their auras both restrained and reaching their peak, several ninjas dressed in 'Anbu' uniforms and wearing various animal masks finally arrived at the battlefield and launched an attack the moment they saw Itachi Uchiha.

boom!

The appearance of this group was like a signal flare, and Itachi Uchiha and Might Guy acted at the same time.

Susanoo spread its wings, attempting to quickly retreat from the battlefield, while Might Guy arrived even faster, already above Itachi Uchiha.

"absolute!"

Might Guy's youthful roar was like a tiger howling in the mountains, and his fierce aura had locked onto every inch of Itachi Uchiha's body, constantly exploring any opportunity to break through Susanoo's defenses.

"I won't let you pass!"

"Give it a try if you can, Matt Kay!"

At this moment, Itachi Uchiha, who knew there was no room for maneuver, looked at Might Guy, who had sealed off all his energy, and the group of Root members behind him who were shouting for battle. A sense of annoyance arose in his heart, which turned into flames and ignited the Totsuka Blade in his hand.

Rumble!

In just a moment...

The seemingly clumsy Susanoo had already clashed with the white giant tiger that Might Guy had transformed into over a hundred times. The terrifying aftershocks of the battle spread wildly outwards from the two of them, mixed with a trace of bloody smell provided by the Root members, adding a vivid touch of blood to Konoha, which was already in turmoil and fear.

……

"Thump! Thump! Thump thump..."

On the street a few hundred meters away from the battlefield between Might Guy and Itachi Uchiha, an incredibly handsome figure was leisurely strolling forward. The flame fan on his flowing haori, which seemed to leap like flames, looked particularly cheerful. This person was clearly Uchiha Jin, who was enjoying this good show in Konoha.

"It's getting hot!"

Uchiha Jin was not exaggerating. Whether it was Uchiha Sasuke, who was currently fighting against Hiruzen Sarutobi, or Uchiha Itachi, who was exchanging blows with Might Guy, even the aftershocks of their battles were something that the earthen and stone houses of Konoha could not withstand.

In just a short while, the once prosperous Hidden Leaf Village was reduced to ruins, filled with terrifying cracks and raging flames...

Gee...

Although he wasn't on the battlefield, all the changes in Konoha were imprinted in Uchiha Jin's eyes, and he was naturally extremely satisfied with them.

but……

Itachi Uchiha's actions towards Sasuke were so subtle that they almost drowned him!

Glancing at the orange-red Susanoo, which had already transformed into a martial god in the distance and was holding divine weapons in both hands, Uchiha Jin's eyes were even more mocking, and the theme song "Naruto Main Theme" he was humming became much more cheerful.

but……

That's not enough...

It could be even more lively, making the flames shine even brighter...

The playful look in Uchiha Jin's eyes grew stronger as he looked north across the village's south and east, where a snake's shadow was reflected on the ever-flowing light of his Mangekyou Sharingan.

This is getting more and more interesting!

...(End of this chapter)