The Ninja Cat Clan is responsible for transportation, saving manpower, and simultaneously gathering intelligence throughout the Ninja Realm.
The Uchiha Clan provides military support and protection duties.
"Is that you, Itachi?"
Granny Cat spoke, took a puff of smoke, and her cloudy eyes swept over to Itachi.
"Yes, Granny Cat."
"You've changed a lot. You weren't like this before."
Granny Cat looked at Itachi's familiar face. Although his appearance hadn't changed much from before, it lacked vitality, lacked a smile. Only coldness remained, making it difficult for Granny Cat to compare him to the past.
So unfamiliar that even Granny Cat didn't recognize him.
Itachi didn't respond, standing there silently.
"Sigh... Forget it. Since you've made that decision, I suppose you know that the Ninja Cat Clan, including my family behind me, are all quite dissatisfied with your actions."
"I'm just testing my own capacity, that's all."
Itachi answered calmly.
It was to erect an image of a cold and ruthless renegade ninja for the outsiders in pursuit of power.
"Itachi, I've watched you grow up. You're not that kind of person. Seeking justice through obsession is just self-satisfaction. It yields nothing but pain and failure."
Granny Cat said earnestly.
"You've overthought, Granny Cat."
"Perhaps, but since you've made your choice, I can't manage you anymore. Given what you did, the Ninja Cat Clan cannot tolerate your existence. Officially erase the name, your contract with the Ninja Cat Clan ends here."
After saying this, Granny Cat gestured, and a tricolored ninja cat emerged from the shadows, pushing a huge scroll to Itachi's feet.
The ninja cat that previously contracted with Itachi, although the contract was broken, Itachi's name had yet to be erased from the Ninja Cat Clan's scroll.
This was also a ceremony for breaking the contract.
"Yes."
Itachi did not object, unrolled the scroll, found his name, formed seals with his hands, and after performing a jutsu, 'Uchiha Itachi' on the scroll vanished, turning into a blank, signifying the end of his contract with the Ninja Cat Clan.
Although there was a sense of loss in Itachi's heart, a thought made his gaze firm again.
Maybe he betrayed his clan, but he did not regret exterminating the Uchiha Clan.
Only this way could he prevent conflict between the clan and the village, avoid the outbreak of the Fourth Great Ninja War, and prevent Konoha from falling into a never-ending abyss.
From this point of view, sacrificing the Uchiha Clan was worth it to save more lives.
"The supplies you commissioned me to purchase before, blank scrolls, kunai, explosive tags, and such, are ready. This is the last time, next time remember not to come again."
Granny Cat pointed to a package not far away, inside which were the ninja gear Itachi needed.
"Thank you."
Itachi took a bunch of money from his Ninja Tool Bag, placed it in front of Granny Cat, not wanting to owe her too many favors.
Seeing Itachi's action, Granny Cat said nothing. Whether Itachi was willing or not, from now on he could no longer rely on the power of the Ninja Cat Clan.
"I'll look after Sasuke."
When Itachi reached the door with the package, Granny Cat's voice came from behind.
Itachi paused his steps.
"Thank you."
He took a deep breath, left without a word, disappearing from Granny Cat's sight.
Granny Cat sighed again, watching the direction where Itachi left.
"There's no need to be kind to a person like him, right, Granny Cat?"
An orange big cat appeared next to Granny Cat, Ubi reduced his size to one that could fit into the room compared to his previous large form.
"He still carries the blood of the Uchiha Clan."
"But he betrayed the contract, he's a traitor of the Uchiha Clan, an enemy of Lady Ruri."
Ubi did not agree with Granny Cat.
"Relax, this is the last time I'll help him. From now on, Itachi can only rely on his own strength to survive in this cruel world."
"I understand, if he comes again, I'll just kill him."
"Itachi is not a simple child, perhaps he lacks experience, but as a ninja, his talent is exceptionally outstanding. His current strength might even be too much for you to handle."
Granny Cat reminded Ubi.
"I can use Reverse Summoning Jutsu to summon Lady Ruri."
"Ruri... that is indeed a solution. But, over at the Land of Demons, you have no plans to take Sasuke away?"
Granny Cat asked, frowning.
"Uchiha Sasuke?"
Ubi tilted his head.
"Sasuke is alone and helpless in Konoha. He needs the recognition and companionship of his clan members. Although I don't know what secrets are hidden behind the Uchiha massacre, Sasuke's life in Konoha is absolutely not as free as imagined."
Granny Cat's cloudy eyes flashed with brightness.
"Granny, don't worry about this. Konoha won't let anyone go easily now. But when the time is right, Lady Ruri will take Uchiha Sasuke away. After all, he's of Uchiha blood, unlike Uchiha Itachi the traitor, so we won't let him wander outside indefinitely."
"That's good. Although I'm old, my eyes aren't blind."
"I'll head off now, the Land of Demons is going to make a big move soon. Granny, stay alert. It's a great opportunity to make money selling weapons. And don't forget to buy me plenty of fresh fish snacks."