[NARUTO] Night of the Full Moon

But Sasuke was different.

The Hashirama cells in Sasuke's body showed higher activity at lower levels, but this activity did not cause damage to Sasuke's body.It seems that those Hashirama cells recognized Sasuke as the same individual, so the wooden escape branches that were generated began to take shape outside the body.

Orochimaru didn't know that the reason for the abnormal activity of Hashirama cells in Sasuke's body was the stimulation of his body, and only regarded it as Sasuke's individual characteristics.

When he and the pharmacist were writing the experimental report, he was still muttering: "Because there are so many variables without rejection, it seems that more difference testing is needed before the next round of injections can be carried out..."

Because of Sasuke's abnormality, Orochimaru watched him more closely. Almost every time Sasuke finished a battle, he had to undergo a new round of physical examination and blood tests.

So Orochimaru soon discovered that Sasuke's physical fitness and recovery speed had also become stronger after transplanting Hashirama cells.Normally, pinholes would stay on Sasuke's body for more than three days before they recover, but now Sasuke's recovery speed is gradually accelerating. In just one day, most of the pinholes on his body will disappear.

The previous conjecture that Hashirama cells can increase Sasuke's body energy seems to be gradually coming true.

The increase in physical strength also increases the power of the eye, and the range that Sasuke's eye power can cover is significantly increased.

After multiple comprehensive examinations, and after no change in physical performance, Orochimaru finally arranged for the third injection of Hashirama cells.

Perhaps he had adapted to the existence of Hashirama cells before. Although the injection volume was increased this time, Sasuke did not feel any obvious discomfort.After the newly injected cells were completely assimilated, Sasuke clearly felt that the amount of Wood Release chakra he could refine increased significantly.

So Sasuke appropriately released some control over the Wooden Chakra, allowing Orochimaru to detect that when he was "unconsciously" running chakra, there would be some Wooden seedlings probing around him.

"That's right." Orochimaru collected the seedlings that grew from Sasuke's body for testing and came to the conclusion, "This is the ability of Wood Release. It's just that it's not under your control yet."

"Although you can't really use Wood Release, it is the existence of these chakras that can enhance your physique. After your body is completely integrated with Hashirama cells, it may be able to balance the mental ability and physical energy in your body, and improve your strength. Raise to the top.”

One is the ultimate development of mental power, and the other is the ultimate development of physical strength.

Sasuke thought, it was worthy of Uchiha and the Senju clan to have been in tit-for-tat for so many years. Perhaps they were destined opponents.

After the gain stabilized this time, Orochimaru finally relaxed his testing of Sasuke and assigned him outing tasks as usual.

More than a month later, Sasuke left the Snake Cave again. Before he arrived at the mission location, a long-haired tortoiseshell cat blocked Sasuke's path: "Stupid human being, it's your own fault for missing three contacts. The promised reward cannot be less." "

Sasuke nodded in agreement: "The necessary supplies have never been cut off, and I won't break my promise on this kind of thing. It's just that I was in a hurry today and was unprepared. I will give you another compensation when I come back."

The tortoiseshell cat wrinkled its nose. Normally, the cat that delivers news to Sasuke would get extra food. He had been fighting for this benefit for a long time before he got the chance. Who would have thought that this stupid human would make him wait in vain these days.

Seeing the tortoiseshell cat flicking its tail in annoyance, Sasuke leaned down and scratched the cat's chin, and once again promised that he would bring good beef when he returns from the mission.

The tortoiseshell cat narrowed his eyes, and then spoke condescendingly: "You are lucky. The latest news just came in. The person you are looking for is walking away from the big fish and heading towards the Rong Grotto."

"He's alone?"

"Yes."

According to previous information, the members who joined the Akatsuki organization acted in pairs, whether for mutual supervision or other considerations.Itachi was walking alone this time, something must be wrong.The place Tortoiseshell mentioned was not far from him. He could leave immediately and arrive at night, and maybe he could find someone.

But Sasuke wasn't ready to confront Itachi directly.He had seen Itachi's lack of skill earlier, but now he had not found out Itachi's true purpose, and his strength alone was not enough to make the other party speak, so he was not prepared to act rashly.

However, Sasuke's calmness was quickly broken, because he heard the tortoiseshell cat say: "The other three messages, two of which were about discovering his location, are of no use. There is also one. He seems to be seriously ill, and there is a sense of decay in him. smell."

"Seriously ill?" Sasuke frowned.

"Well, he's quite wary, but if you can smell it from so far away, he's probably dying of illness." Tortoiseshell licked his paws, "I just don't know why he can still move. Normally This situation should be unstoppable."

Sasuke's mind exploded, and all considerations were thrown out of his mind. Before he could regain his senses, his body was already flying towards the Banyan Grotto.

Itachi had no more time for him to plan slowly. If all the truth was swallowed into the throat of the dead, his path to find the truth would only become more difficult.Sasuke told himself this after he sobered up a little.He didn't feel sad for this cruel blood relative, he just couldn't tolerate the other person dying when he was still ignorant.

Half a day of running around had already helped Sasuke clarify his thoughts. He couldn't throw himself into confusion just because of the unconfirmed news that Itachi might be dying.He wanted to see him, but he couldn't go directly like this.

He couldn't bet on whether Itachi's strength had dropped to the point where he could fight against him. He needed to prepare another way to find out Itachi's truth through indirections.

As Sasuke got closer to his destination, the Wood Release Chakra belonging to Hashirama suddenly made him feel some of the same origin.Sasuke held his breath more and more, hiding himself, and soon discovered a strange thing that looked like a white clay man.That kind of homologous aura came from that strange thing.

"Who is over there?" The white clay figure turned in the direction of Sasuke, revealing half of its deformed face. It didn't look like a living person at all, but it could speak.

"It's me, there's no one here." Another white head emerged from the tree trunk.

Perceiving carefully, there are four or five such existences around.If he hadn't been extremely familiar with Mudun Chakra, it would have been impossible to discover their location.

Sasuke didn't know what they were, but since the place was so heavily guarded, it meant he was in the right place.

"You chased away only one wild cat just now. Boring, boring..." After breaking the silence, several Nendoroids began to speak unwillingly, as if they had reached the limit of their patience.

"Yes, yes, otherwise it would be better to tease the cat."

"How long do they have to wait?"

"Are we going to keep watch?"

The repeated sounds attracted the attention of some of the guards, and Sasuke took the opportunity to sneak into the grotto more carefully.

There were quite a few guards, but perhaps the Wood Release Chakra released by Sasuke confused them, making them think that he was the same kind, so they never alerted them.Unknowingly, he actually touched the inside of the grotto.

A male voice that was different from those noisy voices sounded. Sasuke slowly approached and heard him say: "...Sasuke Uchiha is coming soon, let's go."

"You spoke too late, Black Zetsu. People have already arrived." A familiar voice suddenly appeared, making Sasuke feel even more horrified than hearing his own name.

There had never been such a real feeling in Itachi's illusion space before, and the voice Sasuke heard now was exactly the same as Uchiha Madara.

"Aren't you coming out yet? Sasuke."

For a moment, Sasuke actually thought it was Madara calling him.

"I haven't been able to hide my tail since I was a child, and now I still haven't made any progress." Seeing that Sasuke had made up his mind not to show up, Itachi turned around the stone wall and stood in front of Sasuke.

Itachi didn't look as sick as Sasuke thought, and he didn't show any slowness in his movements. It was hard for people to believe that he was seriously ill.

But Sasuke knew how tolerant this person was, and he didn't dare to judge the other person's situation.

Sasuke didn't lose an inch. He knew that these two people, Itachi and Obito, were both acting.

But they are not the only ones who can act.

Sasuke combed his hair, which had grown much longer after not taking care of it for a long time in the Snake Cave, smiled and walked straight in, ignoring Itachi in front of him.

"Brother, it's been such a long time~"

The dim candlelight in the cave could barely illuminate the figures of several people. The masked man had his hands folded across his chest. Just standing there made people unconsciously recall the god of death Uchiha Madara.

Like, really too much like.

If the person in front of me had his short hair grown longer, the similarity would be almost [-]%.

It's so similar that one wonders if there is anyone in the world who can imitate it so well that the standing posture is exactly the same?

The familiarity and nostalgia in Sasuke's eyes were so genuine that the masked man opposite couldn't help but question: "Have you seen me?"

Sasuke lowered his eyes and suppressed his smile.

"I thought there was such a strange thing that could bring us brothers together..." Sasuke put his index finger on his eyebrow bone and stroked the end of his eyebrow, "You are not my brother, even though you pretend to be."

The masked man didn't respond, but Itachi said with a sullen face: "Who are you?"

"Wow." Sasuke raised his eyebrows, "What a terrifying expression. But don't you think it's too late to start caring about your brother's life and death now?"

"You're not Sasuke, who the hell are you!" Perhaps it was the pain that made him lose his judgment. Itachi's eyes were fierce and he strangled Sasuke's neck.

Sasuke coughed lightly, but smiled nonchalantly: "Hahaha, use force. Kill me and see if your good brother can come back, eh?"

As he spoke, Sasuke shifted his gaze to the masked man again: "If you don't pretend to be anything like me, will my brother be indifferent to me being treated like this by others?"

"What on earth is going on?" The masked man finally took a step forward, stretched out his hand to stop Itachi's movements, but looked at Sasuke, not missing any of his reaction, "Izuna."