Naruto: I wrote in my diary that I exposed the Otsutsuki's arrival.

Chapter 12 Kakashi: What kind of organization is so terrifying?

Faced with this situation, Sarutobi Asuma simply sneered and said, "There's no such thing as 'later,' I'll take care of you right now."

Upon hearing this, Kisame Hoshigaki even had the mind to joke, saying, "Itachi-kun, it seems you're disliked by everyone in the village too."

Upon hearing this, Itachi Uchiha did not want to answer.

"I've heard about you, Kisame Hoshigaki," Kurenai said gravely. "You were originally a ninja of Kirigakure, but you became a rogue ninja due to suspicions of assassinating a daimyo and sabotaging a country. Various countries have issued arrest warrants for you from the Land of Water!"

"You're all S-rank criminals on the wanted list, Itachi. After causing such a huge mess, you still dare to set foot in Konoha. You've got some nerve!"

Sarutobi Asuma said solemnly.

"Asuma, Kurenai, just pretend you didn't see me," Itachi Uchiha said calmly. "I don't want to hurt you."

Itachi Uchiha believed this was the truth. He was no longer the boy he was a few years ago. With his current strength, the two elite Jonin in front of him were no match for him.

However, Sarutobi Asuma was quite angry when he heard this. What did he mean?

Do you think two elite Jonin like us can't handle one of you?

Back when Itachi Uchiha did that, he was just an ordinary Jonin. Even though he is much stronger now, does that mean he can underestimate himself?

"That doesn't sound like something someone with blood on their own people would say," Sarutobi Asuma said, displeased. "You guys don't look like respectable people at all. I don't believe you'd just parade around like this without a purpose. What's your goal?"

Hearing this conversation, Kisame Hoshigaki grew impatient. He drew Samehada from his back and slammed it to the ground, saying, "Enough with the nonsense. Do you want me to finish him off?"

Itachi Uchiha said calmly, "It seems they won't let us pass easily, but don't go too far; your moves are too conspicuous."

Upon hearing this, Kisame Hoshigaki seemed to have broken some kind of seal.

"Then it's decided."

In the blink of an eye, the two sides attacked. Kisame Hoshigaki wielded his Samehada sword and slashed fiercely at Asuma Sarutobi.

At the same time, Kurenai unleashed a genjutsu, intending to attack Uchiha Itachi.

During the battle, Sarutobi Asuma immediately realized the difference in fighting power between himself and the humanoid tailed beast in front of him. He only relied on Samehada to suppress the brass knuckles that Sarutobi Asuma was holding in both hands with the strength of one hand.

Even using only the tip of the blade makes it even more difficult to generate force.

This shows just how terrifying Kisame Hoshigaki's power truly is.

Kakashi Hatake, who was off-screen, immediately sat up straight. He had also heard of Kisame Hoshigaki, who was one of the top ninjas who had defected from the Land of Water.

Itachi Uchiha, who is comparable to Konoha's own, is now displaying combat power that is indeed a bit too strong.

What bothered him even more was that their clothes and appearances were clearly from the same line, meaning they might belong to the same organization, and they both had painted nails.

In other words, this may be one of the characteristics of their organization.

Both of them are S-rank wanted criminals, at least elite Jonin-level experts. It wouldn't be difficult for experts of this level to become Kage in a small ninja village.

The fact that these two were wearing matching clothes and had joined a specific organization is a very dangerous sign.

The best outcome would be that these two collude, with no one else involved.

What if, in a worse scenario, there are other people in this organization?

If we use the strength of these two as a benchmark, it is probably a powerful organization that requires S-rank ninjas from various villages to join.

If we take this as a reference, it's quite frightening.

"My greatsword Samehada!" Kisame Hoshigaki said, slicing down with his sword. The sharp blade tore a large chunk of flesh from Asuma Sarutobi's shoulder. "It's not for cutting people, it's for slicing people."

With just one move, Kisame Hoshigaki injured Asuma Sarutobi, an elite Jonin.

While clutching his wound, Sarutobi Asuma said in a seemingly relaxed tone, "Red, why are you so slow?"

At that moment, Kurenai Yuhi appeared behind Itachi Uchiha, seemingly about to use genjutsu on him.

"This is bad." Kakashi Hatake, who was off-screen, immediately realized that this was bad. Doing this in front of the Sharingan was like showing off one's skills in front of Guan Yu.

That's like showing off your skills before an expert.

He has considerable experience using the Sharingan, although the inability to close the Sharingan consumes a large amount of his chakra, often leaving him short of chakra.

However, the benefits of the Sharingan are also obvious. With the Sharingan, he copied thousands of ninjutsu, a number that is unimaginable for ordinary ninjas.

Another huge benefit is that he is now immune to low-level genjutsu. No genjutsu is effective against his Sharingan, and he can even use his Sharingan to hypnotize his opponent.

As expected, Kurenai Yuhi used genjutsu to trap Kisame Hoshigaki, and then transformed into a tree to trap Itachi Uchiha.

Uchiha watched expressionlessly as Kurenai Yuhi appeared above him, preparing to attack.

"You're finished!"

Kurenai Yuhi shouted, but the next moment she found herself trapped in the tree, bound by her own illusion.

A Jonin who was extremely skilled in genjutsu was actually deflected in an instant. No, it's possible that even earlier, from the moment she looked directly at the Sharingan, she had already been influenced by the Sharingan's genjutsu.

"This level of genjutsu is useless against me," Itachi Uchiha said expressionlessly, looking at Kurenai Yuhi.

Kurenai Yuhi was still in shock.

"This is... illusion reflection?"

Just as Itachi Uchiha drew his shuriken to attack Kurenai Yuhi, Kurenai managed to bite her tongue, and the pain instantly broke her genjutsu.

Although he dodged Itachi's fatal blow, he was then kicked into the water by Itachi.

"red!"

Upon seeing this, Sarutobi Asuma immediately cried out in concern.

"You still have time to care about others?" Kisame Hoshigaki grinned and said with a half-smile.

"As expected of Red, but..."

Just as Kurenai Yuhi had regained her footing on the water, Itachi Uchiha appeared behind her.

"But it's time to stop here." Kakashi Hatake's lazy voice came from not far away. "I'm talking to you."

It turned out that it was Kakashi Hatake who arrived at the scene to provide support at the crucial moment.