Metropolis had proven far more challenging than Gotham. Itachi had been here for over a month, engaging some of the city's strongest defenders and superhumans. His chakra reserves had been stretched more than he liked, but the rewards were undeniable — 35,000 system points had accumulated, enough to summon a small squad of elite ninja subordinates once he was ready.
As he calculated his next move, a blur of motion struck from above. Supergirl.
To a normal person, she would appear beautiful, graceful, and powerful — the type of woman most would find attractive. But Itachi felt nothing. His two lives had rendered him aromantic; desire had no place in his calculations. No hesitation, no strain — only tactical precision.
He immediately countered, launching a Fire Style Jutsu directly at her. Flames erupted, forcing her to react mid-flight. In rapid succession, he unleashed Chidori Senbon, dozens of lightning needles piercing and grazing her from multiple angles. He closed in to engage physically, taijutsu clashing with superhuman strength — a punch from Supergirl slammed him back, and he coughed a mouthful of blood, testing the limits of his body.
Undeterred, Itachi formed rapid hand seals and executed a powerful illusion technique. Supergirl faltered — Kryptonians, despite their immense physical resilience, were not highly resistant to genjutsu. Her movements stuttered as her mind struggled to separate reality from illusion.
Itachi seized the moment, thrusting his Lightning Blade forward. The strike pierced, but her incredible durability allowed her to break free, leaping back to reassess.
Flames erupted around her as he followed up with multiple Fire Dragon techniques, each roaring across the battlefield. He closed in with a swift kick to her face, backflipping away as he summoned Water Style: spears of water shot from four directions, impaling her midsection before he followed with a powerful kick to keep distance.
Supergirl retaliated with laser vision, a searing beam aimed directly at him. Instinctively, he raised the Yata Mirror, its chakra-shielding properties nullifying the attack.
With his chakra flaring and strategy perfectly calculated, Itachi formed a Lightning Style Cage, locking Supergirl in a web of crackling electricity. Overpowered and unable to resist, she was finally incapacitated.
[System Notification: High-Level Opponent Defeated — Points Earned: 20,000]
Itachi's eyes narrowed in quiet satisfaction. Kryptonians were ridiculously strong, but every victory against them rewarded him with immense points, faster progress, and critical experience.
He activated Body Flicker Technique, disappearing from the scene as the system rewarded him further:
[Kakashi Template Progress: 30%][Hatake Swordsmanship: Mastery Level][Pupil Power Enhanced][Chakra Reserves Increased by 20%][Access Granted: 1,000 Copy Ninja Jutsu]
Itachi exhaled, crimson eyes glowing faintly. He had not just defeated one of the most powerful beings on Earth, but he had also gained a significant upgrade to the Kakashi template.
Metropolis… this city is worth every point, he thought, letting the crows disperse into the night sky. And soon… I will have an army to match my power. The world is next.