Chapter 240 — The Kara Organization
"If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?" Yusuke asked as his figure suddenly appeared behind Nawaki like a flash of lightning.
Before Nawaki could even turn around, a dome-shaped barrier of pure chakra formed around him. Yusuke pressed his palm lightly against its shimmering surface—and in an instant, Nawaki vanished.
"All done," Yusuke said casually, looking up toward the distant sky.
"Where's Nawaki!? You idiot!" Tsunade's voice rose, sharp with panic.
"He's on vacation," Yusuke replied, his tone unhurried. "A one-day, one-night flight."
"Vacation!?" Tsunade's eyes narrowed dangerously. "And what if something happens to him!?"
"Relax," Yusuke said with a faint smile. "I've placed a protective barrier over his entire body. After twenty-four hours, I'll bring him back—from the Land of Lightning."
Though still visibly irritated, Tsunade's tense shoulders softened slightly.
"Hmph. Let him learn a little lesson, then," she muttered. "Nawaki's still too childish. His mentality hasn't matured yet... just like Konohamaru."
Yusuke nodded. "Yeah. That trip should give him some perspective."
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High above the clouds, Nawaki screamed as he plummeted through the sky—encased safely inside Yusuke's chakra sphere.
"WAAAAAH! I—I'm flying!? What the hell is this!? I'm in the sky!?" he yelled, his wide eyes darting between the sea of white clouds racing past him.
"Why am I trapped inside this weird bubble!? Is it gonna pop!?" Nawaki shouted, pounding the barrier from the inside.
But after a few minutes with no change—and realizing he wasn't falling to his death—his panic slowly faded. Curiosity began to replace fear.
He pressed his hands against the transparent barrier, gazing down at the vast expanse of the world below. For the first time, he truly saw how large and beautiful the world beyond Konoha was.
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Meanwhile, somewhere far away, two brothers stood facing each other beneath the quiet dusk sky.
"So that's... the truth," Sasuke murmured, lowering his gaze. His voice was low, heavy.
Itachi watched him with gentle eyes. "Sasuke... everything that happened was my fault. But listen carefully—kill Danzō if you must, and the village elders if you wish... but never, ever provoke Yusuke-nii. No matter what happens, you'll never be able to defeat him."
Sasuke clenched his fists. "I understand," he said softly—but deep down, the image of Yusuke's power, that cataclysmic storm of light and destruction, refused to fade from his mind.
"With my Mangekyō Sharingan... even then, I can't match him?" Sasuke asked.
"Not even close," Itachi answered firmly. "No matter how powerful your Mangekyō becomes, it has limits. But the energy behind those blue eyes of his... is beyond anything our clan has ever known."
Sasuke stared at the ground. "I don't understand... How could someone from an ordinary family possess that kind of power?"
Itachi sighed softly. "I don't know either. But even when I was a young shinobi, Hatake Yusuke's name was already a legend. Even then... he was unbeatable."
Sasuke's brows furrowed. "Every time I use this Mangekyō, my vision gets blurrier. My strength fades... Is there truly no way to stop it, Niisan?"
"There is," Itachi said gently. "If you were to combine your eyes with mine, you would gain power without limit—the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan. Your sight would never fade again."
But Sasuke shook his head firmly. "No. Even if I go blind... I won't take your eyes."
A faint, bittersweet smile formed on Itachi's lips. "You're as stubborn as ever. But I believe you'll find your own path."
He paused for a moment, his expression turning thoughtful. "I still have Shisui's eye. It's weaker now, but... I can still use it when needed."
Sasuke remained quiet for a while before looking up toward the orange-tinted sky. "Maybe... only Hatake Yusuke could find another solution to this. But I won't ask for his help."
Itachi nodded slightly, choosing not to argue.
"So... what are you planning next?" Sasuke finally asked.
"I want you to join the Akatsuki," Itachi said calmly.
Sasuke frowned. "Why?"
"All you need to do is claim you killed me. After that, a man wearing a mask will come to you."
"A masked man...? You mean—Uchiha Madara?"
Itachi nodded. "Yes... or at least, that's what he calls himself."
Sasuke stared off into the distance. "And why should I join them?"
"It's part of your trial," Itachi said softly. "You'll gain access to Akatsuki's intelligence network—it'll help you locate Danzō. And finally..." His voice lowered, eyes glinting faintly. "...It's Yusuke-nii's request."
Sasuke's head shot up. "What? You mean Hatake Yusuke has ties to Akatsuki? But isn't he with Konoha? Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage, is his wife!"
Itachi's expression darkened slightly. "I'm not sure what his true goal is. But Nagato and Konan—the leaders of Akatsuki—were both his acquaintances."
"Fine," Sasuke said coldly. "Then I'll join. I want to know what Hatake Yusuke is really planning."
Itachi smiled faintly. "You're just like I used to be, Sasuke."
"And you? Where will you go now?" Sasuke asked.
Itachi turned toward the horizon, where the fading light of sunset bled across the sky. "There's another organization that once invited me to join. It's called... Kara."
Sasuke's eyes widened. "Kara? I've heard Orochimaru mention that name before. He said there was someone in it who fascinated him."
Itachi nodded slowly. "I don't know their true objective. But their members... they don't use ordinary ninjutsu. Their power defies the shinobi arts themselves. That's why I must investigate them."
"But if Hatake Yusuke still exists," Sasuke said quietly, "isn't the world of shinobi already safe?"
Itachi gave a thin, melancholic smile. "You don't understand him. For Yusuke-nii, even if the entire shinobi world were to crumble, he wouldn't care. And if everything depends on one man alone... then the moment he's gone, what will remain of us?"
Sasuke looked at his brother silently. "You think he can be defeated?"
"No," Itachi said with certainty. "Someone like Yusuke-nii can't be killed. The only way to stop him... is to seal him away."
The words hung between them—heavy, cold, yet filled with profound respect.
As the last light of dusk faded, Itachi slipped off his Akatsuki ring and held it out.
"From now on, this is yours, Sasuke. When we meet again, I hope you'll have found your answer. You still have Naruto—your true friend. I believe... one day, you'll be able to let go of your hatred."
Sasuke took the ring silently, staring at it for a long moment before turning away. Without another word, he walked off into the deepening night.
Itachi watched his younger brother's back disappear into the shadows, a soft smile lingering on his face. Then he turned the other way—and stopped.
From the darkness ahead, a tall figure stepped forward, cloaked in black.
"Welcome to our organization, Uchiha Itachi," came a low, resonant voice.
Itachi's gaze sharpened.
"I am Jigen, the leader of Kara."
Itachi's expression remained calm, but deep inside, a single thought echoed like a quiet whisper:
This man... his power is immense. Perhaps... only Yusuke-nii could face him head-on.
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