Chapter 709

"We only have nine people here this time, and there is still some power from the Dragon Vein left that hasn't been fully used up; we can have Uchiha Itachi follow us back to our world!"

Orochimaru thought for a moment and replied.

"Just like last time, when we followed Naruto to his world?"

"Pretty much, but this time it's just the other way around!"

"Then Orochimaru, I'll leave this to you!"

Before Uchiha Itachi could speak, Namikaze Minato had already spoken first:

"No need to refuse. Even if we stay in your world for three days, it will only be an instant when we return to our original world; the same applies in reverse!

So, you can rest assured and come with us to see our world."

After hearing Minato's words, Uchiha Itachi was silent for a while before nodding.

Since he didn't need to change the future, he was quite happy to see the world they spoke of!

"But, if we are to implement that ninjutsu, the time we exist in this world might be greatly reduced!"

Orochimaru smiled slightly and spoke again.

"......"

This time, however, everyone's expressions remained normal, and they didn't have much of a reaction.

Clearly, they had already anticipated this.

Seeing that everyone had no reaction, Orochimaru didn't say anything more; he turned and left with Uchiha Obito to start making preparations together.

"Do you think we should go and see the Naruto of this world?"

Taking advantage of the time Orochimaru needed, Kushina walked up to Namikaze Minato and said in a low voice.

"... Better not. We won't be staying in this world for very long, and if we meet him, it might only bring him the pain of parting once again!"

Minato thought for a moment and shook his head in refusal!

"... Alright."

What her husband said made sense, so Kushina didn't insist further.

After all, this world was different from the past.

In this world, Uchiha Itachi wanted to trade his own life to secure a beautiful future for the Ninja World.

Such selfless dedication was something Minato, Kushina, and the others admired greatly.

Therefore, they were unwilling to destroy the future that Uchiha Itachi had traded his life for...

After refusing Kushina, Minato closed his eyes to rest for a while!

Perhaps influenced by the Uchiha Itachi of this world, the group didn't communicate any further.

The room became quiet once again...

This wait lasted from the early morning of that day until the morning of the next day.

"Alright, let's go!"

After Orochimaru had everything ready, Uchiha Obito returned to lead everyone back to Loulan.

"... Let's go!"

After a flash of intense light, everyone disappeared from this world once again.

"Is this... your world?"

When Uchiha Itachi woke up again, he discovered that he had returned to his own home.

Looking at the familiar environment around him, Uchiha Itachi suddenly felt as if a lifetime had passed.

"Yes, that's right!"

Tsunade replied indifferently while checking Uchiha Itachi's body.

During the time travel, Uchiha Itachi had fainted due to the intense vibrations.

After returning to this world, Minato had immediately brought him to the Uchiha Clan.

Worried that Uchiha Itachi's body might have deteriorated due to the travel, he had also called Tsunade over to give him a check-up.

"I truly admire you; your body is already so shattered, yet you're still able to walk around!"

After the check-up, even Tsunade, the medical expert, was startled.

Uchiha Itachi's body had long since collapsed, and the only reason he could still walk around like nothing was wrong was entirely due to sheer willpower.

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Without this willpower, Tsunade believed Uchiha Itachi would have breathed his last within three breaths.

"To receive praise from Lady Tsunade, the medical saint, makes all my support over these years worthwhile!"

Having returned 'home', Uchiha Itachi's personality became a bit more optimistic, and he was even able to crack a joke with others.

"I'm not joking with you; if your body isn't treated soon..."

Unfortunately, his words didn't bring a hint of a smile to Tsunade's face.

On the contrary, it made her expression even more solemn.

"Thank you, no treatment is needed. For some people, death is the most terrifying thing.

But for others, it is a way to find relief!"

Clearly, Uchiha Itachi was very aware of his own physical condition.

He had long since seen through death.

"You've decided?"

"Yes! To be relieved from this endless darkness, you should be congratulating me!

Besides, my death can trade for a beautiful future; why wouldn't I be happy to do it?"

"......"

Seeing Uchiha Itachi so insistent, Tsunade didn't say much more.

The man before her had given too much, far too much, for Konoha.

So much so that even offering verbal comfort felt like an insult to him.

Perhaps, just as he said.

'Death' was his best destination.

However, even so, Tsunade still did her best to treat him.

Not for anything else, but simply to reduce the suffering caused by his pain during this time.

"Thank you!"

And Uchiha Itachi was naturally very aware of this, so he cooperated very actively with the treatment.

"Yo, good morning, Itachi!"

Not long after Tsunade finished the treatment, Shisui, along with the Itachi and Sasuke of this world, came to his bedside.

After confirming that he didn't need further treatment, they couldn't wait to pull him outside.

"Shisui, Itachi, don't you have training today? You're actually so free to be wandering around! Let me tell you, if you kids dare to slack off, see if I don't tell the Fourth Hokage and have him break your legs!"