manynovel Chapter 107 Learning of Sasuke's Death
Chapter 107 Learning of Sasuke's Death
As news of Sasuke's death continued to spread, Eli was already on his way back to Otogakure.
The initial idea behind Eri's creation was simply Zeref's personal revenge against Itachi Uchiha. However, since he later decided to create another demon, Zeref simply endowed Eri with more abilities, making him usable for him.
In addition to his ability to transform almost flawlessly, Zeref also granted Eli the property of immortality.
Even if Eric is killed a million times, as long as his demonic heart remains in Zeref's hands, he will be invincible.
Outside Konoha Village, Sasuke, who had died in an explosion in front of everyone in Konoha, appeared in the forest unharmed.
Although the plan to impersonate Sasuke and die in Konoha has been completed, Eri still retains Sasuke's appearance at this time.
Even though Zeref endowed him with the ability to transform at the very beginning, considering Zeref's original intention in creating him, and in addition, during this time, Eri gradually felt that Sasuke's appearance was quite to his liking, so he unceremoniously began to use it.
With a face exactly like Sasuke's, she could finally unleash a completely different and unrestrained expression.
These humans always have such bitter and resentful expressions; they're so incredibly boring.
Aili casually raised his hand and stretched his body; playing Sasuke had been incredibly boring lately.
Now that the mission was finally completed, Eli had no more worries and let out a soft breath. Suddenly, small horns appeared on Eli's forehead, faintly visible among his black hair, and even a demon tail of his true form appeared behind him.
Ellie flicked his tail with great pleasure, leaped lightly a few times, and finally jumped into the sky. The next moment, black wings swept across the sky, and Ellie flapped his wings and flew towards the direction of the Sound Village.
Eli completed his mission successfully, patted his behind, and left Konoha without a second thought. As for the impact of Sasuke's death on Konoha and Itachi Uchiha, that was none of his business, that devil.
Inside Konoha Village, Naruto and Sakura were completely stunned as they stared at Sasuke, who had been blown to pieces right before their eyes.
"What, what are you talking about!" Naruto's eyes were blank. "Sasuke, how could this be? How could this be? This must be a genjutsu, a genjutsu!"
He then turned urgently to Sakura, who was slumped on the ground, and asked, "Sakura, right? That must have been an illusion, right? Ha...ha...ha...ha..."
Naruto's laughter sounded like crying, and when he saw Sakura collapsed on the ground, covering her mouth and sobbing uncontrollably, Naruto's dry laughter stopped abruptly, and he knelt down, trembling all over, tears streaming down his face.
Behind them stood Kakashi, his eyes downcast, seemingly shrouded in sorrow and helplessness.
At the very back were Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Kurama, who watched silently without intervening.
"Hmph, Uchiha people, there's no saving them if they're mentally ill," Kurama snorted.
Thinking of her grandfather's ill-fated relationship with Madara Uchiha, and looking at Naruto and Sakura lying on the ground weeping, Tsunade couldn't help but sigh, "Uchiha..."
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Two days later, news of Sasuke's death in Konoha spread throughout the ninja world.
Sasuke caused quite a stir in Konoha, not to mention his iconic Susanoo.
Thus, news of Sasuke Uchiha awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan and Sasuke Uchiha dying in Konoha spread throughout the ninja world at the same time.
Naturally, the news also reached Amegakure.
Inside the Akatsuki base, countless glances were cast toward Itachi Uchiha, whose expression remained unchanged after hearing the news.
After all, the deceased Uchiha Sasuke was not only the only remaining member of the Uchiha clan, but also Itachi Uchiha's younger brother.
Although Itachi Uchiha's expression didn't change, the other members of Akatsuki wisely refrained from asking. Of course, there were exceptions, such as Deidara, who had always disliked Itachi Uchiha.
"Hahahaha Itachi, your little brother is so weak! He opened your so-called Mangekyou Sharingan, and he still shamefully self-destructed in Konoha! Hahahaha!" Deidara's laughter was arrogant, and he mocked him mercilessly.
Itachi Uchiha glanced at Deidara with a dark look in his eyes. A sudden, inexplicable sense of crisis made Deidara's laughter stop involuntarily.
But in an instant, Deidara realized that he had actually hesitated for a moment, and he became furious. His anger surged, and he stepped forward slightly, ready to say something even more offensive.
Kisame raised Samehada to block Itachi Uchiha, his smile fading slightly, and said, "Enough is enough, Deidara."
Seeing Kisame Hoshigaki blocking Itachi's way, Deidara was not intimidated at all. Fearless, he was about to continue when a hand grabbed his collar from behind.
"Ah, Brother Scorpion! Let me go!"
Impatient with the farce unfolding before him, Sasori grabbed Deidara by the back of his collar and dragged the still-talking Deidara further and further away.
Watching the two leave, Kisame retracted Samehada onto his back, turned to Itachi Uchiha and said, "That Deidara guy is really..."
When Kisame turned his head, all he saw was Itachi Uchiha's receding figure.
Kisame narrowed his eyes. His long-term partnership with Itachi made him realize that Itachi Uchiha seemed to be acting strangely.
Meanwhile, Itachi Uchiha, who had just left, was no longer concerned about the probing gaze Kisame was casting behind him, nor whether he had revealed any flaws.
With his last shred of reason, Itachi returned to his room. The moment the door closed, Itachi swayed, leaned against the door, and slowly collapsed.
"Cough, cough, cough!"
The weasel covered his mouth, and bright red blood flowed from between his fingers along with violent coughing.
The intense pain in his body caused Itachi's body to tremble uncontrollably, but the physical pain was nothing compared to the agony in his heart.
Why?! How could this be?!
Itachi Uchiha kept asking himself these questions.
Why did Sasuke return to Konoha? And why did he die in Konoha?!
Could it be Danzo?! Isn't he afraid of leaking Konoha's confidential information?!
The news of Sasuke's death was like a sharp blade, piercing his soul.
Upon hearing the news, he instinctively refused to believe it, but after hearing the description of Susanoo, Itachi could no longer deceive himself.
At that moment, no one could imagine the pain Itachi was experiencing.
How ironic that the younger brother he was willing to betray everything to protect died in front of him, a sinner burdened with guilt and terminally ill!
I am the one who is deeply guilty, and Sasuke is the most innocent and pure one...
Is this the greatest punishment fate has ever given him? Itachi Uchiha wondered in a daze.