Chapter 108 Itachi's Return

After several days of rest, the village finally managed to get back on track. But this day was a gloomy day in the village. The sky was covered with dark clouds, as if mourning for the passing of the Third Hokage. The depressing atmosphere enveloped the entire Konoha Village, and people's faces were filled with sadness and heaviness.

The streets were deserted, and the former bustle and bustle were gone. Everyone was immersed in the memory of the Third Hokage, recalling everything he had done for the village. Those who had been cared for and helped by the Third Hokage were in tears, their hearts filled with gratitude and reluctance.

The ninjas all looked solemn, wearing neat uniforms, silently keeping vigil for the Third Hokage. In front of the Hokage Building, a portrait of the Third Hokage was placed, surrounded by flowers, expressing people's deep respect for him.

Naruto stood in the crowd, looking at the portrait of the Third Hokage, and the grief in his heart surged again. He remembered the teachings and love of the Third Hokage, and the days they spent together. Now that the Third Hokage has left, he feels that the burden on his shoulders is even heavier.

"Grandpa Sanda, I will inherit your will and protect Konoha Village. Don't worry, I will resurrect you after a while," Naruto swore secretly in his heart.

Afterwards, he fell into a deep reflection on his own behavior. After all, he was too rash. He had foreseen the outcome of the matter and had the ability to change the situation, but he still caused such a tragic situation. Perhaps he was too confident in his own strength. Even though he had the strongest combat power in the ninja world, he was still far from being able to control things.

Naruto slowly turned his head and looked at Konohamaru who was crying softly beside him. His left hand gently stroked his head. His thoughts drifted away again: "Life in the village is too comfortable after all. It seems that now is the time for me to leave and gain experience. Even though I am very strong, I lack the ability to adapt and control things. After all, I am not mature enough. Now the third generation grandfather has passed away. Although I still have the ability to revive him if I want to. But if we fight against the Otsutsuki clan in the future, it will not only be the death of the third generation, but the entire ninja world and even myself may be involved."

Naruto stood up straight, his spine straight as a towering mountain. He looked firmly into the distance, the endless sky seemed to carry his determination and dreams. He had a preliminary plan in his mind. The dangers of this world were far beyond his imagination, and he could not look at it based on the situation in the society in his previous life.

In this ninja world, dangers are everywhere, and the enemies are powerful and cunning. Naruto knows that it is not enough to have strong strength, but he must also grow up physically and mentally. He must learn to control his emotions, stay calm in anger and grief, and make wise decisions. He must exercise his will, be indomitable in the face of difficulties and setbacks, and move forward courageously.

Only in this way can he face the challenges of the future with ease. Those unknown enemies and those possible crises are all waiting for him. But Naruto is not afraid, he firmly believes that he has the ability to overcome everything.

Naruto took a deep breath, feeling the breeze blowing, and his mood suddenly brightened.

A few days later, two figures suddenly entered Naruto's perception range. Naruto's mouth curved slightly. Then, he no longer hesitated, quickly put on the mask, changed his body shape, and flashed out of the room like a flash of lightning.

Somewhere in the village, two figures wearing bamboo hats and black red cloud robes walked slowly forward, their steady steps revealing a kind of confidence, as if they were in control of everything around them. However, at this seemingly calm moment, a man wearing an ice sculpture mask and a white robe with gold edges suddenly appeared in front of them like a ghost.

The man stood quietly, like a silent mountain, with a mysterious and powerful aura emanating from him, as if it could freeze the air around him. The ice mask on his face shone with a cold light in the sun, like an indestructible barrier, making it impossible to peek into his true face.

The two figures in red cloud robes paused for a moment, and Hoshigaki Kisame reacted quickly, quickly pulling out Samehada and holding it in front of him, looking at the mysterious man in front of him with a vigilant look. His eyes were full of vigilance, as if he was ready for a fierce battle at any time.

Itachi raised his head slightly, and a complicated look flashed in his deep eyes. He gave Kisame a reassuring look, and then said to the man in front of him: "Senior, how are you?" His voice was steady and calm, but it seemed to hide endless deep meaning.

Naruto turned around. At the moment he turned around, the Mangekyō Sharingan in his eyes spun rapidly, like a mysterious and dazzling vortex. A powerful pupil power instantly surged out, pouring into Kisame's mind like a surging tide. Kisame was defenseless, like a corpse without a soul, and instantly stood there motionless.

"Itachi, I haven't seen you for many years. You suddenly come back this time. I guess you have something important to do?" Naruto's voice was steady and powerful, but it also had a hint of oppression. The mask on his face covered most of his face, but the eyes that were exposed flashed with a sharp light like a blade.

Itachi stared at Naruto quietly, with a hint of respect in his voice: "Yes, they have already started planning to capture the tailed beasts, and our target this time is the Nine-Tails."

Naruto smiled slightly, thinking about how to get rid of the shackles of the village. After all, the tailed beasts were an indispensable force for him at the moment, and he had to get them before the Akatsuki organization, or at least get a part of them.

"So, your target now is Naruto?"

Itachi nodded slightly, "For now, that's true. But please rest assured, Senior, I won't let them succeed easily."

Naruto's smile grew more intense, but a sly light flashed in his eyes. Then, he slowly took off his mask, revealing his true face.

When Itachi saw his face clearly, apart from a flash of strange color, there was no expression of surprise.

Naruto looked at Itachi's expression and asked in confusion, "You don't seem very surprised."

Itachi looked calm and slowly replied, "Naruto-kun, I actually had some suspicions earlier. Especially when you helped me solve the family issues, I witnessed your fight. At that time, I had doubts in my heart. After all, a person's fighting style is extremely difficult to change. Even if you deliberately hide it, you will still reveal some clues. I didn't expect it to be you."