Because the space covered here is imbued with the power of Hollows.
A pure soul can be affected and turned into a Hollow.
Under the influence of Hollowfication, in this dark and Hollow-filled world where light hardly reaches, Itachi's soul gradually mutates towards becoming a Hollow.
"Roar—"
Before long, a new Hollow is born, and the spiritual power it possesses at birth is unlike other Hollows.
Hollows devour each other, especially in the absence of human souls.
Recently, many Hollows have been devouring each other, gradually approaching Gillian, but evolving from ordinary souls into large Hollows isn't that easy.
However, Itachi's transformation into a Hollow was different. From the beginning, his power was not on the same level as other Hollows'.
Hollowfied Itachi began to consume other Hollows to enhance his own abilities.
Watching this scene from a god-like perspective, Ryujiro's lips curve into a smile.
Itachi's Mangekyo Sharingan was also collected by Ryujiro.
As for Itachi's body, Ryujiro would give it a proper burial, after all, this was Itachi.
Ryujiro never thought that Itachi's chosen path was correct. Killing his own parents and clan members, such actions—if Ryujiro had to choose, he would not side with the village.
In truth, Itachi was more influenced by Shisui, who hoped for peace between the clan and the Konoha's higher-ups.
But achieving such a thing was nearly impossible. The Konoha's leadership never trusted the Uchiha clan from the beginning, a problem left behind by the Second Hokage.
Because of this, the Uchiha clan received special treatment from the Konoha's leadership, which caused discontent within the Uchiha clan for the village.
On the eve of the coup, Fugaku had actually anticipated this outcome. Both Itachi and Fugaku could have stabilized the situation within the Uchiha clan.
But ultimately, due to their different choices, the Uchiha clan was massacred.
Perhaps his speculation was also wrong, because he wasn't Itachi, and he didn't understand why Itachi made such choices.
But Itachi was indeed an admirable figure, a good brother as well, though perhaps a bit inadequate in some respects.
As for Sasuke...
Ryujiro just glanced at Sasuke and left him there.
Ryujiro would keep Itachi's eyes for Sasuke, but it was not the right time to tell Sasuke the truth.
Perhaps when Itachi reappears, Sasuke will also come to know the truth.
...
Akatsuki, Black Zetsu returned to Akatsuki and took possession of another body of White Zetsu.
"Where's White Zetsu?"
Obito looked at the disheveled Black Zetsu with a furrowed brow.
"He was taken out by Ryujiro."
Black Zetsu's voice sounded somewhat depressed.
Obito's voice gradually became heavier: "How did you encounter that guy?"
Black Zetsu slowly recounted what had just happened to Obito.
After hearing it, Obito was somewhat surprised. That Itachi actually died at the hands of his own brother.
Is this your end...
Itachi.
It seems I overestimated you.
Currently, the Akatsuki only had Kisame and a few scattered members left. Obito had no intention of recruiting new members.
Their plan no longer required those people.
The Impure World Reincarnation jutsu..
The Second Hokage had indeed invented a remarkable jutsu.
These days, with the combined efforts of Black Zetsu and Obito, they have compensated for the deficiencies of the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu, and now their mastery of it is even more perfect than what Tobirama initially created.
Kisame, near the village, walked in the pouring rain. A crow flew over his head.
Looking at the crow, Kisame muttered to himself: "Itachi, is this the ending you wanted?"
"Itachi, you've found your resting place, while I continue to walk alone."
Kisame's mood at this moment was complicated. He walked through the rain with Samehada on his back and a straw hat, his figure appearing somewhat lonely.
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At the same time, not far from Orochimaru's base, Konan leaned weakly against a large tree, her face pale. Although she seemed better than a few days ago, she was still weak.
"I'm almost there."
Konan's only way out now was to seek refuge with Ryujiro.
The Akatsuki had intelligence that Ryujiro had contact with Orochimaru, and she hoped to contact Ryujiro through Orochimaru.
But as she continued forward, what greeted her eyes was a sea of black flames.
Konan stared at this sea of flames blankly for a long time.
Isn't this Itachi's Amaterasu?
Why is it here?
The path to Orochimaru's base was covered by black flames.
Konan knew the nature of Amaterasu well; unless everything in the area was completely burned, the flames would not disappear.
And if she even touches a bit of black flame, she'll be engulfed and burned to ashes by Amaterasu.
Konan stayed nearby for two days until Amaterasu finally disappeared completely, which also showed how terrifying Amaterasu's abilities were.
The power of the Uchiha clan was truly unfathomable.
The surrounding trees, plants, and even rocks were all burned to ashes by the black flames, turning this area into a barren wasteland.
Konan was very cautious, fearing that there might still be remnants of Amaterasu. If she touched even a bit, it would be disastrous.
As she neared the area of Orochimaru's base, she saw the cave-like structure.
Now Konan's face was devoid of any trace of blood, her breath weakened to the extreme, and the light in her eyes flickered, as if she could collapse at any moment.
Just as she took another step forward.
Suddenly, a tall figure blocked her way. Those distinct emerald green eyes contained a sinister color.
Under the shadow of this tall figure, Konan even felt a special pressure.
In an instant, an extreme dizziness blurred Konan's mind, and at this moment, Konan actually fainted directly.
Kira looked at the woman in front of him and her clothes, not knowing what he was thinking. Instead of devouring Konan's soul, he brought her to Orochimaru's base.
Orochimaru looked at Konan, whom Kira had brought back, also somewhat astonished.
As a former member of Akatsuki, Orochimaru naturally knew Konan's identity within Akatsuki.
Realizing that Konan was brought back by Kira nearby, Orochimaru's expression revealed a hint of intriguing interest.
Looking at Konan, who was weak and covered in injuries, Orochimaru also speculated that something big had happened within Akatsuki.
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