34 Mitsu-Sama Does it Better!

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Chapter 33: Mitsu-Sama Does it Better!

Jutsu of the day:

<Provoking no Jutsu>

Courtesy of Ichi the Novice Savage

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Outside the parameter of the Wasabi Mansion,

[General]

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In the middle of an open valley, Two Uchihas were having a stare off, neither making any movements.

The stillness made it seem like time had slowed down for them. As they measured each other with blood-red Sharingan eyes.

The silence prevailed for a while. The stillness made them hear the sound of the treacherous night. Loud and haunting.

Itachi was biding his time. He learned how to be patient, and attack at the least expected moment.

He has learned a lot from the Aki samurai. Ready to put all of that in practice.

And just when he felt his opponent blinking.

*Fwoosh*

Itachi used his greatest speed, aiming at the masked man's right shoulder.

*Shiing*

The quick draw skill, he learned, came in handy here. As his tanto traveled with explosive speed as it slashed the right shoulder of the masked man.

But Itachi felt that something was out of place, so he flickered away from the spot. And watched what happened being surprised.

The man was unharmed. And he knew that his tanto didn't even touch him. He knew because he didn't feel any touch of flesh.

'How could this be? Is it his Mangekyo ability?' Itachi thought.

He stared intently for a bit and then uttered, "That is your eye's ability, isn't it? Is that becoming ethereal?"

Madara chuckled and answered, "That's right, I am invincible, you can't hurt me, little Uchiha."

Itachi smirked as he heard his opponent's declaration. If he was the same as a few years back, he would have taken the man's words seriously. But at the moment, he simply wouldn't.

He smiled brightly and said, "Sure you are, your Cock-iness. Should I get you some corn? Or would you prefer being a hamburger? But I think something along the lines of chicken should be more appropriate, yeah?"

[A/N: Booo, the insult sounded better in my language..]

Madara felt a bit confused at first, but he soon understood the underlying insult.

He thought that he should show the boy his place, and started making the hand seals of <The Great Annhialation Jutsu> .

But as he was about to cast, Itachi changed his eyes and directly put an Infernal Black flame on his jutsu's chakra transformation.

'<Amaterasu>'

Itachi knew that this wouldn't hurt the man, but he simply wanted to test something.

And just as he predicted, Madara noticed the black ever burning flames straight away.

Noticing the flames which were eating at his chakra, he dismissed his jutsu. But as he was about to counter with another technique, he felt a presence beside him.

It was Itachi, who flickered right beside him and used another Amaterasu. This time directly at his mask.

Unfortunately, Madara was quick enough to react and send most of the Amaterasu flames away from reality and only a bit burned his mask.

He then disappeared and reappeared a bit distance away, with the top portion of his mask broken.

Observing this, Itachi got a good grasp on the ability. He thought, 'He doesn't become ethereal, he sends part of reality to a pocket space...'

Madara seemed nonchalant. As if his life wasn't in danger at all.

He faced Itachi and spoke with an authoritative voice, "Excellent, young Uchiha. You have made me proud. Do tell me, why did you not use your other ability? Not that it would have worked, but care to fulfill an old man's curiosity?"

Itachi turned silent. He actually wasn't attacking with the intent to harm at all. And Madara knew that very well. Even the techniques he chose were not ideal for the situation.

He sighed lightly and said, "I know that you aren't The Real Madara. I just wanted to know what were the ability of your eyes. And why you have them. Also, what's your real motive? I didn't feel any malicious intention from you. So speak, I will listen to your speech."

Madara seemed to ponder for a moment. He replied casually, "I heard from my 'servant' that there was a prodigious Uchiha among the prince's guards.

I couldn't fathom, why such a promising young man, as yourself, would be wiling to follow a maggot from a coward's family? Has my great Uchiha family really fallen?"

Itachi felt a bit offended but didn't show it. He knew better than to let his enemy get under his skin.

So with his casual Stoic face he said, "Thanks for your concern, Mr. Fake. But you have no idea who you are badmouthing. As for why I follow him, happily, it's none of your concern. Now tell me the real reason."

Madara paused for a bit. He was feeling puzzled.

'Why does these strong individuals follow that brat? Is it money? No, I highly doubt it's because of that. And not to mention, all three of the guards can become a member of the Akatsuki. They have enough strength and potential to be among the elites.

No, I can't let that brat do as he pleases. I need to take control of this situation.'

Madara spread his arms and started,

"Join me, oh young Uchiha! Join my organization. Let us show you how we can achieve a beautiful and perfect world.

You might have not read the stone tablet on the Naka Shrine, that our great ancestor left behind for us. There is written the proof of what these eyes can truly achieve!

Oh, trust me, young one. We of the Uchiha, have the ability to alter the reality of this world.

All the war, all the hatred, all the strife and all the heartbreaks…

All of that can be avoided. We can wipe the worst parts of humanity off of the face of this world.

A perfect world.

A world where people wound't live in fear.

A world where every dream comes true!

That's the purpose of my organization. It's called the Akatsuki.

So join me, Uchiha Itachi, in this pursuit of making a better world."

Madara gave his speech and looked at the young Uchiha intently. He knew that, Itachi had seen war and bloodshed at the tender age of 5.

Now, the boy hated wars and violence above all.

So his words might actually make the boy feel something.

And, if it does work. Then he would have a new powerful servant to finish his plans.

He faced the boy and waited to hear his response.

The boy in question was pondering on the words. To which Madara thought, 'I might really succeed! Yes Itachi, follow my footsteps, let's erase this world of-'

Before he could finish his train of thought.

Itachi shook his head and looked at Madara, seemingly disappointed. He said in a sad tone, "No, you didn't prepare the speech properly. Mitsu-Sama could have done it much better..."

He really seemed unimpressed.

[A/N: Paragraph comment or just the comment for an illustration.]

Hearing him, Madara froze stiff… But Itachi continued to pile on...

"You and the people of your organization should take some of Mitsu-Sama's classes. He even does it for free!

He says that if one needs to make a point, then they need to make the act more exaggerated , with proper emotional attacks here and there.

Ahh, as for your piece… Umm, I would give it a C… Minus? Yeah! And don't worry, I give you an A for effort."

Itachi gave a refreshing smile. But inside his head he thought, 'This is serious. These people are not sane. Just imagining their plans tells one more than they need to know.'

Madara finally seemed angry.

He released his Chakra and many trees started popping out.

This alarmed Itachi greatly, 'Wood Release? This is bad. I have to use that ability to survive this.'

*Boom*

Madara crashed the promising young man with a world of trees.

<Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees>

As the dust settled,

Madara was surprised and started laughing.

"HAHAHAHA, young Itachi. You even managed to awaken the great skeletal frame? Marvelous! It looks like I was right about you.

No matter what happens. I will be taking you with me tonight."

Itachi turned serious as he heard him...

But before Madara could go about his plans.

He received a message from Black Zetsu, "Abort Mission! Tobi has been compromised. He is in a state of panic and seems to have lost all of his abilities.

And the child knows…

He knows way too much. He shouldn't have knowledge on those things."

Madara was confused and asked, "What does he know? What are you talking about?"

Zetsu went silent for a bit but didn't answer his question. He couldn't let anyone know about his mother. Or everything, he so painstakingly prepared, will be destroyed.

He doesn't know how the child knows. But he can't disclose this. Or things will be too difficult to handle.

'I can't let this fail after coming this far...' Zetsu thought.

So he simply said, "Just get back to the headquarters as soon as possible.

I can feel him approaching. We don't have time!"

Saying all that, Zetsu's life signature disappeared.

Madara didn't quite understand, but he looked at Itachi and said, "This isn't over Itachi. One day you will understand why this world needs a new beginning. One day you will help me on your own accord.

But till then. Watch your back.

Don't let that Maggot Prince of yours tell you what to do."

Madara disappeared into nothingness.

Leaving a pondering and frowning Itachi who finally let his emotions show.

Dispelling his Susanoo, he wondered, 'Was it alright for me to not attack him, with the intent to kill? Will that madman really harm Mitsu-Sama and Konoha? His talk about the world is too ridiculous.. But what if?'

As he was pondering all this, he felt someone standing a bit away looking at the mess he and Madara had created. He turned to see Mitsu, standing casually.

Noticing Itachi glancing at him, Mitsu said with a pout, "I can't believe that I had the greatest trouble magnet right in front of me and Plot armor protected him. Damn! That thing is more persistent than Harry Potter…"

Itachi was confused, but it became normal for him. As he has heard similar lines countless times. He didn't understand them, but he just went along with it.

He faced Mitsu and reported what just occurred here.

Mitsu nodded and said, "Welp! Don'tchu worry your pretty little head, Ichi. Once the baddies from Jinmon Butai gets the information, out of Mr. Kaku's zombie head. We will know who exactly we are facing.

[A/N: The torture and Intellegence department of Konoha! Thats what it means]

But I did learn something…"

Itachi gulped and looked seriously at Mitsu. Waiting for some great revelation.

"Hmmm… It turns out... I might not be the actual Hero!!.."

Mitsu had the most serious face he ever showed. But Itachi simply looked at the prince with narrowed eyes, as if he was wondering some hidden meanings.

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