Chapter 46: The Successfully Extended Life of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Izumi and Karin's New Mission
Uchiha Itachi felt somewhat irritated at the moment.
But more than that, he felt deeply shocked.
First, the other party had seen through the genjutsu he had so carefully prepared.
Second, her speed was actually this fast.
So fast that he didn't even have time to react before the pill had already entered his body.
From this, it was clear—
This Uchiha Izumi's strength was extremely formidable.
Completely on par with him!
"I really didn't expect… after so many years, you've become this strong."
Itachi let out a quiet sigh.
"Kisame, let's go."
With those words, the two of them swiftly departed.
Although he wanted to say "sorry" to Izumi.
But…
He always felt that saying it now would sound far too half-hearted.
So, better to say nothing at all.
...
"I really didn't expect your reunion with Itachi to turn out like this."
Karin pushed up her glasses with a somewhat emotional sigh.
"I thought you two would end up fighting the moment you met~"
"Maybe there'll be a chance to fight in the future~"
Izumi murmured softly.
Then she turned her head toward Kakashi and the others.
Right now Kakashi could no longer hold on and had fainted completely.
Might Guy was carrying Kakashi on his back, staring intently at them.
Clearly on high alert against the two women.
"Guy-san."
Izumi spoke slowly, "You don't need to be so wary.
We mean no harm."
"Our mission here is already complete.
Everyone… until we meet again~"
With that.
She and Karin quickly left the scene.
"I never imagined Uchiha Izumi would be revived too."
Asuma watched the two departing figures and couldn't help but sigh.
"That Black-Robed Organization is truly terrifying.
'We are both angels and demons, for we shall reverse the torrent of fate, resurrect the dead, and overturn destiny!'
Such a grand and mysterious purpose.
It's impossible to guess what these people are really planning."
"The Uchiha clan… really is terrifying."
Kurenai said quietly.
At this moment, she felt an unprecedented thirst for power.
But…
She also knew her own limits.
Reaching the level she had now was probably her ceiling.
For the rest of her life, she would likely remain at jōnin rank.
Originally, she hadn't been this obsessed with power.
But recently, powerful figures kept appearing one after another, and she began to feel the pressure.
That was why this thought had emerged.
"Let's go first. Kakashi has fainted."
Guy said, then immediately rushed toward the hospital.
...
At the same time.
In a certain hospital ward, two figures dressed entirely in black suddenly walked in.
It was none other than Izumi and Karin, who had just parted from Itachi and the others by the river not long ago.
The moment the two entered, everyone who had been visiting the patient instantly collapsed unconscious.
This was the genjutsu Izumi had copied from Itachi earlier.
"Itachi's genjutsu really is convenient to use."
Izumi smiled.
"I feel like your copy ability is the truly convenient one~"
Karin couldn't help sighing in admiration.
Honestly…
She was a little envious.
Izumi's copy skill was just too powerful.
Any ability she had seen once, she could copy completely.
It was way better than her own simple revival ability!
"Copying isn't omnipotent."
Izumi smiled and shook her head.
"A lot of techniques, when I use them, aren't as strong as when the original owner uses them.
And sometimes, having too many skills doesn't necessarily make you stronger than someone with fewer."
"That's true."
Karin nodded.
She deeply agreed.
Because when Izumi copied her Kagura Mind's Eye, the effect wasn't as good as her original.
"Alright. We just need to insert this card into Sarutobi Hiruzen and his life can be extended."
Izumi smiled and pressed the white-silver Pokémon card into Sarutobi Hiruzen's body.
This card's special effect was longevity.
The skill attached was Water Release.
Not particularly powerful.
But it was more than enough to extend the Third Hokage's life.
"Done~"
Izumi clapped her hands with a smile. "Time for us to leave too."
"Yeah~"
Karin nodded. "The next one is a super difficult mission though.
We're going to gather intelligence on Ōtsutsuki Isshiki."
"It is quite difficult.
But for us… it's not really a big deal.
We'll take our time searching."
The two chatted casually as they slowly walked out of the ward.
After they left the ward…
Only then did the people inside gradually begin to wake up.
"Huh?
Why did I faint?"
"Yeah…"
"Oh no!
The Third Hokage has fainted!"
"Quick, quick, quick!
Doctor!
Doctor!
The Third is in danger!"
...
The moment the group woke up, they immediately started shouting in panic.
Amid the shouting, the doctor soon rushed over.
"The Third fainted?"
The doctor asked anxiously and hurried toward the bed.
The others in the room had already begun to cry.
"Wuuu…
Lord Third… we never thought you'd leave us like this…"
"Your Will of Fire… we will never forget it…"
"Wuuu…"
Just when the ward was filled with sobbing,
Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly sat bolt upright.
"Ah!"
The doctor who had just leaned in to check on him was so startled he let out a scream.
Then—
The entire ward fell deathly silent.
A second later, someone yelled "It's a zombie!" and the whole room erupted into chaos.
Everyone rushed toward the exit.
Moments later…
Only Konohamaru was left standing there alone.
"What happened?"
When Asuma returned,
this was the chaotic scene that greeted him.
Then he noticed that his father suddenly looked extremely energetic.
His heart leaped with joy.
"Father, you…"
"I…
I've been saved…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was still somewhat dazed.
He never imagined he would actually be brought back to life!
"It seems… this must be the work of that Black-Robed Organization."
He sighed softly.
Then looked toward Asuma.
"How did things go on your side?"
"It was Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame.
We fought them.
Kakashi was seriously injured.
Then people from the Black-Robed Organization showed up and helped us out."
Asuma slowly recounted everything that had happened in detail.
This morning he had originally been keeping watch over his father.
But then he suddenly received an ANBU report saying some villagers had fallen under genjutsu.
So he went out with Kurenai to investigate.
That's how they ran into Kakashi and discovered the intruders.
"I really didn't expect…
them to have such intentions."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed again.
"I truly don't know whether the appearance of this Black-Robed Organization is a blessing or a curse!"
...
After receiving the message that Izumi and Karin had perfectly completed the mission, Byakuya was in an excellent mood.
However, this good mood didn't last long.
It was interrupted by Sasuke.
"Byakuya, I've decided to leave the village."
Sasuke looked at Byakuya with a deadly serious expression.
Byakuya was completely dumbfounded.
He had no idea what was wrong with this second pillar now.
"Huh?"