Chapter 4: Next Time, Itachi

"Third Hokage, let's have a fight!"

These words were said so abruptly, yet so naturally. Sarutobi was a little dazed, staring at Sato Akira with a determined look. For how many years, no one dared to express hostility to him so obviously, or even challenge him to a fight. Even Danzo, who had always coveted his position as Hokage, and Orochimaru, who had just defected, did not have the courage to say such words.

But now, these words were spoken by a child.

"You are not my opponent," Sarutobi spoke.

Sato Akira did not respond verbally but slowly placed his right hand on the hilt of his sword. His movements were very slow. Yet when he made this move, Sarutobi actually felt pressure from Sato Akira. A pressure from an eight-year-old child.

Sarutobi still wanted to dissuade him. "You have to believe me, believe that the village chief will take good care of Naruto."

Before Sarutobi could finish speaking, his words were completely shattered by a gust of wind.

Then,

Swish!

The long sword was suddenly pulled out. Sarutobi's pupils suddenly widened. The pressure that had just enveloped him continued to increase. He even felt that if he did not defend himself, he would pay a very painful price. He even subconsciously wanted to make a seal to summon Enma, the Monkey King.

He leaned back and began to retreat. But, it was too late!

A sword light suddenly came, cutting through the air and slashing at Sarutobi without any fancy moves. As the Third Hokage, a man known as a ninja hero, he had extremely rich combat experience. For ordinary ninjas, even if it was a sneak attack, Sarutobi would be able to react and respond in the shortest time. But facing this frontal attack, he miscalculated.

Tick!

Blood dripped onto the ground. A very long gap was cut on Sarutobi's arm. Blood gushed out. Sarutobi's eyes widened, watching all this in disbelief. Even at this moment, he couldn't believe that he was actually injured.

Clang!

The long sword returned to its sheath! Sato Akira didn't even look at the Third Hokage and turned around directly.

"I will take care of Naruto's affairs. If you have nothing else to do, please go back!"

"Ah, you kid," Sarutobi sighed. "I have always kept Minato's house. You can move in tomorrow, but you can only move in, not Naruto."

Facing the words of the Third Hokage, Sato Akira did not stop. His only response was a cold snort. The cold snort was full of mockery. Sarutobi had no choice but to leave. Today was the most powerless moment since he became Hokage. Facing a child. Even during the last world war, Sarutobi was not as helpless as today.

He did treat Naruto badly and did not do well as Minato asked. But halfway through the walk, Sarutobi looked back at Sato Akira, who could no longer be seen. His idea was impossible to change. Even if Sato Akira's return added a lot of variables, he still had to go on as he thought. The Nine-Tails can only be Konoha's Nine-Tails.

Sato Akira did not go directly into the house at this moment. It was still early and Naruto was still sleeping. He was recalling the battle with the Third Hokage just now. The Third Hokage was indeed very strong. With his current strength, he would definitely not be able to defeat him. Even though he had a golden finger. But, he still had to fight. But for Naruto. Even with a golden finger, it would take time to reach Sarutobi's level.

The golden finger he had was a system called King of Glory Template. Under Sato Akira's thoughts, a transparent template appeared in his mind.

**Host:** Sato Akira

**World:** Naruto World

**Unlocked Template:** King of Glory World - Tachibana Ukyo

**Unlock Percentage:** 4.2%

When the template progress reaches 5%, the first characteristic of the template character will be unlocked. Tachibana Ukyo template features: Sharp!

When the template progress reaches 20%, the next character template will be unlocked. Template points: 25

**Daily Tasks:** Practice swordsmanship, reward 0.2% template progress (completed)

This template system is extremely simple. After completing daily tasks, you can unlock the corresponding template and gain the ability of the template. The Iaijutsu used when fighting with the Third Hokage just now came from Tachibana Ukyo in the template. He was a genius swordsman and a lonely swordsman. But it is undeniable that his swordsmanship is strong. When practiced to the extreme, it is to cut! Cut everything!!!

The world of Naruto is a very dangerous world. Even Sato Akira, who has a system, has encountered several life-and-death battles. But he survived. And let his sword be stained with blood. A sword stained with blood is a precious sword.

Sato Akira shook his head to make his thoughts clearer. Then, he looked at the side of the house, the only corner where he could hide.

"Come out! Itachi! You've been here for quite some time, haven't you?"

Just after Sato Akira finished speaking, Itachi's figure slowly appeared in the corner.

"As expected of you, Akira-san!" Itachi did not hesitate to praise him. "You can strike such a sword and injure the Third Hokage. You should be the first genius of Konoha."

Sato Akira did not answer. The first genius of Konoha was indeed Sato Akira before. However, after Sato Akira went out on a mission, his reputation was deliberately erased. Therefore, it fell on Itachi's head. But the two of them had never really competed. Because Sato Akira went out too early, the two of them had almost never met. But at this time, when Itachi was speaking, Sato Akira realized what he meant by his words.

Such a sword. This means that Itachi saw it clearly when he drew his sword. Even the Third Hokage could not see that sword clearly. But Itachi... As expected. Has the Sharingan been opened?

According to the time calculation, Itachi should have opened his eyes at this time.

"Is there anything?" Thinking of this, Sato Akira looked at Itachi and said slowly.

"Akira-san, why did you say that to me that day?" Itachi asked.

"If one day, the village and the clan stand on opposite sides, the conflict between the two cannot be reconciled, and you are the only link between the two. What would you do?" Sato Akira did not answer Itachi's question, but asked back.

What would you do? Accept Konoha's order and kill all the clan members? Sato Akira did not make his words very clear, but the impact on Itachi was enough.

Itachi fell silent. There was a depth in his eyes that an eight-year-old child should not have.

For a long time.

"I..."

"You don't have to answer in a hurry." Sato Akira smiled. "Let's fight as a way to show each other's tolerance."

"Tolerance?" Itachi was stunned.

"Yes." Sato Akira nodded. "Of course, not now. Now, my lovely brother is about to wake up!"

After speaking, Sato Akira stretched. Before Itachi could react, he was in front of him. Reaching out, his finger pointed at Itachi's forehead.

"Next time, Itachi!"

When Itachi came back to his senses, Sato Akira's figure had already disappeared. Then, a cheerful voice rang out from the room next door.

"Brother, I'm hungry!"

"Then let's go eat ramen! Miso ramen!"

"Yeah! Brother is the best! I want to eat a big bowl!"

"Haha, I'll make you so full that you can't walk!"