In the thick fog, Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame got separated.

They are very powerful when they are together, but they may not be easy to deal with when they are apart.

After Hoshigaki Kisame and Samehada merged, they dived underwater and became basically invincible, unless they could force him into a head-on confrontation.

It doesn't matter even for Uchiha Itachi. Even without using the Mangekyō Sharingan, his basic abilities are not comparable to those of ordinary jonin.

The only thing that makes people feel at ease is that Uchiha Itachi is not a ninja who is very good at water ninjutsu. On the contrary, he is very good at fire ninjutsu, but in this environment, he will also encounter limitations.

Asuma Sarutobi is responsible for mid-range ninjutsu suppression, and his close combat ability is also strong. The only thing you need to pay attention to is to prevent attacks from his Mangekyō Sharingan. No matter whether it is Tsukuyomi or Amaterasu, once hit, you will lose your combat effectiveness even if you don't die.

With the help of the Anbu from the Hidden Mist Village who were proficient in water and lightning jutsu, they were able to barely hold Uchiha Itachi back.

In this hazy fog with poor visibility, no one noticed that the situation had changed significantly...

On the water not far from the battle location, a figure was speeding. The divine robe with a black background and red clouds did not cover his face. A pair of scarlet Sharingan were carefully observing the movements around him. It was Uchiha Itachi who used the Shadow Clone Technique to escape.

Suddenly, the fast-moving figure stopped, frowned, and looked at the silver-haired figure slowly approaching.

"We meet again. It's been almost two years since we last dealt with each other!"

The first and only transaction was during the Chunin Exam three years ago. We also encountered this situation in the Land of Earth afterwards, but at that time we were in a hostile state and could not communicate at all.

"I didn't expect to see you so soon."

It is too difficult to hide from the operator in the trap barrier set by the opponent. Any chakra reaction cannot escape Mizuki's perception.

"As expected of a genius from the Uchiha family, he has a good grasp of the timing."

If Qing is present, it is not easy to escape using a shadow clone. Although it is difficult to distinguish between the original body and the shadow clone with the Byakugan, the chakra reaction of leaving can be seen.

The reason was that Hoshigaki Kisame was too agile after diving underwater. This guy with a high combat IQ created several water clones and summoned beasts to confuse the enemy. It was too difficult for Hyuga Neji to handle the situation alone, so Mizuki transferred Ao to provide support. Unexpectedly, a moment of change allowed Uchiha Itachi to escape.

"You were not the one who exchanged information with me in the village..."

“That’s right!”

Mizuki chuckled.

"Jiraiya is indeed more trustworthy than me, but it doesn't look like you have any important news to pass on to Konoha right now!"

"So, Konoha doesn't need me anymore?"

"Although it may sound a bit cruel, there is no need for Konoha to risk such great danger to obtain information of little value. I believe you also understand that once the war starts, it will be too late to make any calculations. What remains is a competition of strength."

"I know there's no going back, but something has to be done!"

Only the dead Uchiha Itachi could bury the secrets of the past. There is no place for this guy in the ninja world anymore.

No matter what the reason is, the moment he raises the knife to kill his compatriots, no organization will accept him. Only the "traitor" organization like "Akatsuki" who is indifferent to the fate of this world will not care about Uchiha Itachi's shameful past.

"I can't explain too much to you who don't know the secrets of the past..."

"have no idea?"

Mizuki scoffed.

"What a statement full of superiority, you are the only one who understands the truth, so you are right?"

"Um?"

Uchiha Itachi's face darkened, this was a little unexpected.

"I remember that you were not among the participants back then... Never mind, these are irrelevant. You seem to know a lot about what I'm going to do, and you don't quite agree with it?"

"No matter what I think, it can't affect your decision!"

They are all people with strong minds, how could they change their minds just because of a few words from others?

"Since you are here, I also want to try out the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan. Although you seem to be dying, you haven't lost too much combat power, have you?"

"You know this too?"

"Well, the stronger you are, the greater the risk of contracting a blood disease. Is there anything strange about that?"

Shuimu formed seals with his hands, and the hot magma began to spread from under his feet, gradually covering his entire body.

"Let's get started. If you don't act now, your shadow clone will be destroyed and Asuma and the others will come after us again."

Following Mizuki's gesture, several lava bombs flew towards Uchiha Itachi.

Mizuki started fighting as soon as they disagreed, and Uchiha Itachi did not hesitate either. Chakra surged, and a huge red arm suddenly appeared, knocking down the lava bombs one by one. Uchiha Itachi, who thought he was safe, suddenly froze, and realized that his arm stained with magma began to emit light smoke. The originally solid Susanoo showed signs of corrosion.

"What a powerful bloodline limit jutsu. It seems that you have become much stronger than before."

Even if Mizuki doesn't use any magic now, his Lava Release is already very powerful. In Lava Release Chakra mode, it is very difficult to break through his defense.

Uchiha Itachi, who had been saving his eye energy and had thought that since Mizuki didn't use his full strength, he could barely cope with it, suddenly realized his situation.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, Shuimu's attitude was very clear. If he didn't show any value, Shuimu was really prepared to kill himself here.

The Susanoo, which was originally just half a skeleton, quickly grew taller and turned into a giant warrior in armor. Its overwhelming pressure startled the people fighting around it.

"Susanoo, the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan, Uchiha Itachi has encountered a strong enemy."

The bright red giant was so powerful that even the mist could not completely block its momentum. The power it unleashed with every move was heart-pounding.

"Then I'm welcome too."

In a split second, the Sage Mode was activated quickly, natural energy continued to flow into the body, and the Four-Tails Chakra began to expand rapidly. After fusing with Mizuki's own Lava Chakra, a giant beast covered in hot lava appeared in front of Uchiha Itachi...

"As far as I know, the Akatsuki organization has not yet found the Four-Tails Jinchuriki. You are well prepared..."

"You still have time to think about this?"

Mizuki will not show mercy, and although they can have a tacit fight here, if Uchiha Itachi is too disappointing, it would be better for him to die.

Susanoo swung his sword and only scraped off a little magma on the surface of the lava monster, and then he was quickly approached and thrown to the ground. The highly corrosive molten escape quickly coated Susanoo's entire body.