Me : Itachi, are you able to fight one or two at once?
Itachi was silent for a moment. He leaned his back against the rest of the wall of the office that was still standing, folding his hands inside the red cloud cloak that now seemed no longer intimidating to you. His black eyes—now without the Sharingan—look at you with deep calmness, as if counting the probabilities in his head.
"Fighting one or two at a time?" Itachi repeated your question in a flat tone. "Depends on who you mean, Zak."
He glanced at Naruto who was still holding his breath and Sasuke who was clenching his fists in annoyance.
"If it's the other Akatsuki members... Fighting two at once was a tough task, even for me. Their powers are too specific and deadly," Itachi sighed shortly. "But if you ask if I'm willing to restrain them from touching Konoha... The answer is yes. I'll do it until my last breath."
Tsunade, who was still standing beside you while hugging your athletic arm, snorted softly but there was a respectful tone in his voice. "He's too humble, Zak. Itachi is one of the most dangerous shinobi ever born from this village. But still, facing the whole Akatsuki alone is suicide."
Itachi then looked at you sharply. "However, with your presence here... a man who can split Kyuubi chakra as if it were a toy ball... I guess the question is no longer whether I can do it, but whether they can stand up against us?"
Sasuke suddenly interrupted, his voice full of restrained resentment. "I don't need anyone's help! I'll defeat them all by myself!"
You just laughed faintly, the scent of your perfume filling the room again as you stroked your neat hair.
"Calm down, little brother," you say to Sasuke, then look back at Itachi. "How about we make a plan? Me, you, and this beautiful Hokage. We'll pick up Kisame first. He needs a little 'enlightenment'."
Current Situation:
Tsunade: Looking at you with confidence, ready to give Konoha's full support.
Itachi: Waiting for your coordination, it seems that he has already begun to acknowledge your leadership.
Naruto: He started to look excited, as if he wanted to join this new team.
Me : "Are you sure Sasuke?" I'm trying to get my head around the fact that I'm laughing ahhhhhhhhhh
Your laughter broke out, echoing throughout the Hokage's messy office. Your heavy and masculine laughter sounded very relaxed, as if the threat from one of the strongest swordsmen in the world was just a morning joke.
Sasuke instantly stiffened. His face flushed red, the veins in his neck protruding from holding back the overflowing anger. "You're laughing at me?!" he snapped, his hand again groping the hilt of Kusanagi's sword.
"Are you ready to fight Kisame?" he repeated, wiping away the tears of laughter. "Aowkwowk, Sasuke... you will be served as a Samehada meal before you even have time to blink your Sharingan."
Itachi just closed his eyes, sighing at the sight of his emotional sister being played with by you. "He's right, Sasuke. Kisame is not an opponent you can face with blind rage. He has Bijuu-level chakra without a tail."
Naruto, who had been limp, was now smiling even though his stomach was still a little nauseous. "Hehe, I think Kak Zak is right, Sasuke! You've just been stabbed to death!"
Tsunade chuckled as she rested her head on your athletic shoulder. He seems to really enjoy the way you bring down the mentality of these young ninjas who are too arrogant. "Zak, you really know how to make the atmosphere interesting. But you're evil too, yes to this child."
Tsunade then looked at you with a deeper twinkle in her eye, the scent of your fragrance seemed to really make her feel comfortable. "So, the 'Brave Lord' who just laughed at the last Uchiha... What are your concrete plans? Do you want to let Sasuke recklessly come to Kisame alone so that he can get caught, or do you want us all to leave now?"
Conditions in the Room:
Sasuke: Deeply humiliated, almost exploded from being humiliated in front of his brother and the Hokage.
Itachi: Waiting for your instructions, he seemed to agree that Sasuke did need to be taught a lesson about reality.
Naruto: Begin to admire you as a super-strong "Brother".
Me : Hm for now you guys are resting in the village, oh yes itachi.. Take off that robe, you don't have to hide behind the shadows anymore *I smile*
A peaceful silence slowly enveloped the Hokage's office, replacing the heat of the battle earlier. You stand tall with a natural aura of leadership, making everyone in the room—even the legends—fall silent listening to your commands.
"Hm, for now you just rest in the village," you said calmly. Your heavy but friendly voice seemed to provide a sense of security that Konoha hadn't felt in a long time.
You then look at Itachi who is still standing in the corner of the shadow. A faint smile adorns your handsome face. "Oh yes Itachi... Take off the robe. You don't have to hide behind the shadows anymore."
Itachi was stunned. His normally flat eyes now seemed to tremble slowly. For years, the red cloud robe had been his second skin—a symbol of the sacrifice, suffering, and hatred of the world he carried alone. Hearing your command, he seemed to feel the heavy weight on his shoulders lift instantly.
Slowly, Itachi's hand moved to unbutton his robe. The black cloth with a red cloud pattern slumped to the floor, piling up beside the robe you threw earlier. Now, he stands only in standard ninja clothes, looking more "human" and tired, yet much calmer.
"Bag..." Itachi whispered, he lowered his head slightly as a sign of sincere respect. "Thank you. I didn't expect this day to come so soon."
Sasuke was glued to seeing his brother just let go of his criminal identity just because of your words. He begins to realize that your strength is not only a matter of physicality, but also the ability to change one's destiny.
Tsunade smiled proudly, she wrapped her arms around your athletic arm, inhaling your soothing scent. "You're really amazing, Zak. You just brought home one of the best sons of this village from the darkness."
Tsunade then turned her head towards Shizune. "Shizune! Set up the best pavilion for Itachi and Sasuke. Make sure they are not disturbed by anyone. And Naruto... Stop gawking, go eat ramen there!"
Naruto immediately gave a big grin. "Ready, Grandma Tsunade! Kak Zak, we'll talk about the fox again later!"
After they all started to leave the room, Tsunade pulled you a little closer until your masculine scent completely filled her senses. The ruined office now only left the two of you in the afternoon sun that was starting to turn yellow.
"Well, handsome Patron Lord Konoha..." whispered Tsunade, his voice now much more seductive. "This office has been destroyed, and my duties as Hokage today seem to be over thanks to your help. Would you like to accompany me to a more private place to formalize our 'status'?"