Chapter 143
It was as if something terrible had happened.
"Naruto... Naruto..."
Suddenly, Sako abandoned Izumi and ran towards Naruto's house.
It's nothing serious.
Sako thought.
As long as she found Naruto, everything would be alright... Sako sped up, and Uchiha Izumi quickly lost sight of her.
"Sako! Sako... come back!"
However, Sako didn't listen to the shouts behind her.
Right now... she only wanted to find Naruto.
Even if it meant turning Konoha upside down, it didn't matter.
Chapter 87: Aftermath: Hyuga Hazuki... Gone.
"Where are you going?"
Her brother's figure suddenly blocked her path on the street.
"Brother?"
Sako stopped her pursuit.
She looked up at her brother and found his expression terrifying.
"I... I'm looking for a friend..."
"You don't need friends. At least not friends like Uzumaki Naruto!"
Itachi drew the sword from his back and pointed it at Sako.
"A disobedient younger sister no longer has a reason to exist..."
With that, Itachi stabbed Sako with his sword... "Ah~~~!"
In reality, Sako let out a tragic scream.
Only one second had passed in real-time.
However, an unknown amount of time had passed in the Tsukuyomi world.
After countless torments, Sako finally couldn't withstand the mental breakdown and collapsed in tears.
Watching his sister fall to the street with a thud.
Itachi re-tied his forehead protector.
"Forgive me... Sako..."
Then, Itachi leaped up and rushed into the unknown darkness.
Starting tonight, he would leave Konoha.
Becoming a Konoha rogue ninja.
This was probably the predetermined fact.
By the time the clan members discovered Sakolying there, Itachi had completely vanished without a trace...
A week passed in the blink of an eye.
The incident of Uchiha Itachi killing Uchiha Shisui, fleeing in fear of punishment, and ultimately being classified as an "S-rank Konoha rogue ninja" gradually came to an end.
The impact it brought was profound.
No one could have imagined that Uchiha Itachi, once exceptionally talented and hailed as Konoha's greatest genius since its founding, would commit such a heinous act.
This not only destroyed him but also the Uchiha Clan.
It also dragged down his entire family.
While Uchiha Fugaku was busy bowing and apologizing everywhere, dealing with the aftermath...
Many things continued to happen quietly...
Hyuga Clan Residence.
Hyuga Hazuki was currently looking in the mirror in her room.
Her reflection was like a lotus emerging from water; despite having given birth to two children, she had become even more beautiful.
Every night, she always found it hard to sleep.
Because her body had undergone some changes recently.
She got up and walked outside, passing through a long corridor to the training dojo.
Her stern husband, Hiashi, was teaching their daughter, Hinata, the Gentle Fist Art.
Recently, her husband's demands seemed to have become even more stringent.
He charmingly called this "necessary training."
Yes.
As Naruto became increasingly popular with the higher-ups, more parents began to set their sights on Naruto.
If Hinata didn't work hard, she would easily be left behind by others.
Therefore, providing stricter education for their daughter was not only beneficial for her but also the Hyuga Clan's policy.
For the Hyuga.
Work hard, Hinata!
Blue Chakra aura burst forth, and the father and daughter exchanged blows with precision.
Watching her daughter drenched in sweat, Hyuga Hazuki was momentarily lost in thought.
Because Hinata had never seemed so serious before.
For that child, Naruto, to become his wife... she was diligently undergoing bride training.
"Hazuki, is something the matter?"
Hiashi, noticing his wife's arrival, paused his movements slightly and asked.
Seeing this, her daughter, spotting a weakness in her father, immediately took the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, being a filial daughter.
However, Hyuga Hiashi was too experienced; he directly forced his daughter back with a palm strike.
His attitude, however, was very approving: "Not bad... some things you have to fight for yourself... including many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities..."
"Yes, Father!"
Her father's praise brought a smile to Hinata's small face.
Hyuga Hazuki looked at the harmoniously interacting father and daughter and could only say: "No, nothing... I just came to see you two... Hinata, keep up the good work."
After Hazuki finished speaking, she withdrew.
Walking back, Hyuga Hazuki was deep in thought.
Suddenly, her breathing became slightly heavier, and her walking changed.
And around the corner of the corridor, Hyuga Natsusaw her approaching: "Madam..."
Seeing Hyuga Hazuki's panting appearance, Hyuga Natsu immediately understood.
Recently.
Madam's physical condition had been getting better and better.
And along with that, it brought some side effects... that is, Madam was very... thirsty.
And all of this was due to taking the Uzumaki Clan's secret medicine.
"A Xia, I'm a bit hot..."
Hyuga Hazuki fanned herself, even slightly pulling back her robe.
"Please prepare my bath water..."
"Yes, Madam."
Facing her madam's request for a bath to cool down in the middle of the day, Hyuga Natsu simply nodded in agreement.
However, Hyuga Natsu, who had a similar experience, knew.
This was completely ineffective.
Even using cold water afterward would be the same.
If this continued, sooner or later...
Additionally, she also needed to report Madam's subsequent reactions to Naruto.
Its name was... medical after-sales service...
Far away in the Land of Rivers.
This was the central battlefield since the Third Great War between Konoha and Sunagakure.
It was also a country sandwiched between the Land of Fire and the Land of Wind.
Now, in the deserted mountain ravine, there was a secret location.
Itachi entered the cave and saw a familiar figure.
"Oh my, isn't this Itachi? Long time no see... Heh heh..."
"..."
Seeing the figure that appeared there, Itachi slowly widened his eyes.
"One of the Sannin... Orochimaru..."
"Heh heh, Itachi, your words sound like you're mocking me..."
Orochimaru said gently.
"Is the Village doing well... But you, how did you end up in such a state?"
What state?
Of course, it was being abandoned by all, a great genius becoming the number one most wanted criminal, and being reviled by everyone...
Moreover, this was the Akatsuki's lair.
At... Uchiha Madara's invitation, Itachi planned to join them.
And today was his first day in Akatsuki.
"I... was defeated by Uzumaki Naruto."
Itachi was not hesitant to speak of his disgrace.
Because it was the truth.
And the more people who knew about Uzumaki Naruto, the better.