Uchiha Sasuke stayed in the nearby forest for one night. Although it was originally meant to be like an armory for the Uchiha Clan.
But the remaining members of the Uchiha Clan had long since moved away and changed their identities, so naturally no one else would come to this place.
It can be seen that this place should have been quite large originally, but now it is full of vegetation and weeds. Places where humans are not present will gradually be reoccupied by vegetation, returning to their most primitive state.
Human buildings can only exist for a few years or a few decades. Once they lose their human presence, they will begin to return to nature.
A small pit surrounded by stones had firewood burning in the middle, occasionally making crackling sounds.
The rising warm yellow firelight illuminated the faces of the three people around. The flickering firelight and darkness alternated on their faces, as if fighting over for them.
"Since you've come, why wait another night?"
Isn't it better to finish a fight as soon as possible?
Moreover, he said he was going to compete, but Sasuke lacked a sense of anger. Instead, there was an indescribable excitement.
Logically speaking, Sasuke is not the type of person who likes to fight with others, so why would he have such emotions, it seems very strange.
And it was clear that he couldn't wait. After arriving at the place, Sasuke still chose to rest in the nearby woods for a night.
"...Since I'm here, it doesn't make much difference to wait this long."
Sasuke looked towards the agreed location. The curved building was quite noticeable against the night sky.
Even though the surroundings were covered with vegetation, that building still looked quite striking.
There was still some time before the agreed meeting time. He didn't want to go, but he wanted to be fully prepared before going.
The first time Uchiha Itachi tested him was when he was still in Konoha. He hadn't become a rogue ninja yet, nor had he come to train with Itachi.
He was defeated almost as a matter of course.
But he was no longer the person he was then. He would no longer be easily defeated by Uchiha Itachi.
He had traveled for two days and two nights and indeed needed to rest to show his best state.
Karin and Jugo exchanged a look of confusion, but after all, this was Sasuke's own business.
They didn't want to say much. If someone wanted to delay a day, then so be it. They weren't the ones fighting, and they had nothing to do.
Although no one else should come to this place, just in case, the three of them took turns keeping watch.
The rustling conversations quickly quieted down, leaving only the crackling sound of burning firewood.
Not far from the firelight, a green shadow suddenly appeared on a branch.
Then something like a pitcher plant stretched out, and he was completely hidden in the darkness.
The people sitting around the campfire seemed completely unaware of his presence, facing the fire with their backs to him.
"Sasuke has arrived."
"As expected, they want to have a secret showdown."
Between two leaves that could be closed, the white part said.
"It was right to wait here, but why are they fighting at this time?"
Black Zetsu's expression was a little smug, obviously very satisfied with his decision to monitor Itachi, but he was also a little confused.
At this time, Uchiha Itachi had no absolute reason to fight Sasuke.
When there were more people before, they could consider choosing one of them. Now that there are fewer people, it seems unnecessary for them to fight.
"If you don't know, of course I don't know."
White Zetsu replied as if it were natural.
"But, maybe there's some hidden reason?"
"When they start fighting, we should be able to figure it out. We just need to wait and see."
White Zetsu's yellow eyes swept over Sasuke's back. He seemed to be sleeping, or perhaps awake.
"The people from Konoha somehow already know about this."
"I hope they don't fight for too long."
Black Zetsu's voice had a hint of reluctance that could be faintly heard.
"Isn't someone already going to stop them?"
White Zetsu then let out a burst of laughter. He seemed to quite enjoy seeing this situation.
Black Zetsu did not respond, and soon, the entire pitcher plant sank into darkness. ...
Sasuke looked towards where Jue had just appeared as if he sensed something, but at this time there was nothing there.
"Is someone there?"
Karin was sitting opposite the campfire, silently admiring Sasuke. No matter what, Sasuke always looked charming at any time.
Especially this pile of flames, which cast a different kind of handsomeness on his face compared to usual.
Sasuke did not respond, just looked suspiciously at the position where Jue had appeared, then shook his head, indicating that there was no one there.
Meanwhile, in a pitch-black building.
The entire building exuded an indescribable dimness and coldness. Although it was almost covered by vegetation outside, this place had not been invaded at all.
Black White Zetsu's face squeezed out from the wall. Uchiha Itachi was sitting in the chair in the center, resting with his eyes closed.
He had noticed Jue's presence here. Or rather, such things would definitely have Jue recording the process to show to that person later.
"Has Sasuke arrived?"
Jue had no intention of speaking and was about to secretly observe the situation here when he heard Uchiha Itachi's voice asking.
White Zetsu still spoke in that somewhat annoying tone.
"What, you already know we are here?"
They almost got discovered by Uchiha Sasuke. It was not unexpected that Itachi would be sensed like this.
After all, it was that Uchiha Itachi.
But judging by his words, he should know what they were doing during the time they left earlier.
It was this feeling of being seen through at a glance that made Jue feel a bit annoyed.
"He's not far outside. He should come find you when it's dawn."
Black Zetsu and White Zetsu had almost completely different personalities. He replied.
"Is that so…"
Uchiha Itachi said as if sighing, then fell silent and stopped speaking.
White Zetsu had a "weird" look on his face, as if both brothers were acting strangely. But he didn't say anything more, after all, Uchiha Itachi didn't seem like someone easy to talk to.
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