Uehara Naraku wasn't in a good mood.
Even though Konan was still as gentle and softly spoken as before, trying to soothe his emotions, it didn't improve Uehara Naraku's mood at all. Instead, it only made it worse.
If the ultimate mastermind of the ninja world isn't in a good mood, there's a high chance that his terrible mood will spread to others.
Thus, after leaving Konan's office, Uehara Naraku instantly appeared outside The Hidden Rain Village, standing at a distance, quietly gazing at the village illuminated with lights, as if he could see every person in the village through the night.
Uehara Naraku slowly raised his fingers, taking over the will of the reanimated Uchiha Obito, and coldly said, "Obito, have Yakushi Kabuto and Hoshigaki Kisame come see me, bring Uchiha Itachi and a living sacrifice."
"..."
Uchiha Obito could only helplessly follow the order.
It didn't take long before a space-time vortex appeared nearby, and Uchiha Obito, Yakushi Kabuto, and Hoshigaki Kisame appeared beside Uehara Naraku.
"Lord Naraku."
"Where is Uchiha Itachi's body?"
Uehara Naraku waved his hand, looking at Uchiha Obito, then turned to Yakushi Kabuto, "Did you bring the sacrifice you were supposed to bring?"
"Yes."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded, and a space-time vortex appeared at his chest, placing a coffin and a living White Zetsu on the ground.
The Kamui Sharingan of the reanimated Uchiha Obito and the live Kamui Mangekyo Sharingan housed by Yakushi Kabuto are essentially the same, so their Kamui Spaces are connected.
Uehara Naraku opened the coffin unceremoniously and saw Uchiha Itachi's body inside, nodding calmly, "Then let's begin!"
"Yes, Lord Naraku."
Yakushi Kabuto nodded, clasping his hands together in hand seals, softly asking, "Lord Naraku, why are we reincarnating Uchiha Itachi now? Do we need powerful manpower?"
"No."
Uehara Naraku shook his head, softly saying, "Because I'm in a bad mood."
Yakushi Kabuto: "..."
Hoshigaki Kisame: "..."
Uchiha Obito: "..."
This reason is very convincing.
Because you're in a bad mood, even the dead can't rest in peace?
When will this boss start doing something proper!
If you think about it, Uchiha Itachi has only been dead for a day, and it's unknown if he's even met his parents in the Netherworld Pure Land yet!
And now, Uehara has pulled him back to the Ninja World...
Uehara Naraku noticed the looks in these people's eyes, couldn't help furrowing his brows, "What nonsense are you thinking about?"
Hoshigaki Kisame shook his head, even smiling, "I do miss seeing Mr. Itachi after a day away from him!"
"Alright."
Uehara Naraku raised an eyebrow, softly saying, "First, interrogate to find out if Uchiha Shisui's Kotoamatsukami Mangekyo is inside Uzumaki Naruto's stomach, whether the jutsu targets his Mangekyo's pupil power, and if the effect of the jutsu is to make one loyal to Konoha."
After speaking, Uehara Naraku continued, "If he refuses to answer, then threaten him with Uchiha Sasuke!"
"Understood."
Yakushi Kabuto clasped his hands together, closely watching the White Zetsu sacrifice.
"Ninpo: Reanimation Jutsu!"
The next moment, Uchiha Itachi's body turned into countless dust particles!
Soon, these dust particles gradually enveloped the White Zetsu, transforming it into the visage of Uchiha Itachi, serving as the vessel for Uchiha Itachi's soul to descend!
The scarlet Sharingan slowly opened.
Uchiha Itachi instinctively surveyed the surroundings, a look of uncontrollable confusion in his eyes, but when he felt his own body, a hint of understanding crept in; this was the Reanimation Jutsu researched by Orochimaru!
Uchiha Itachi slowly raised his head, scanning each person present with his gaze: Yakushi Kabuto, Uchiha Obito, Hoshigaki Kisame, Uehara Naraku…
The identities of these four people seem rather complex.
According to Uchiha Itachi's judgment, Yakushi Kabuto should be the one who performed the Reanimation Jutsu, after all, only Yakushi Kabuto has close ties with Orochimaru, making it possible for him to learn the Reanimation.
As for Hoshigaki Kisame's appearance, Uchiha Itachi is not surprised at all.
The appearance of Uchiha Obito did not surprise Uchiha Itachi either.
The appearance of Uehara Naraku also didn't particularly surprise Uchiha Itachi, since he seems to be someone easily manipulated.
This behind-the-scenes team doesn't seem as mysterious as imagined; Uchiha Itachi had speculated about their identities, and now almost all align.
While Uchiha Itachi was still thinking, Yakushi Kabuto spread his palm: "Uchiha Itachi, welcome back to this world."
"Yakushi Kabuto..."
Uchiha Itachi carefully stared at Yakushi Kabuto, asking in a low voice: "So you're the darkness hidden within the Ninja World, huh?"
"No, or you could say that."
Yakushi Kabuto laughed indifferently, saying carelessly: "Uchiha Itachi, shouldn't you be grateful to us now?
If you had met your clan in the Netherworld Pure Land, you'd probably be too embarrassed to face them, so I brought your soul back so you wouldn't have an awkward time in the Netherworld."
"..."
Uchiha Itachi fell into silence.
Yakushi Kabuto glanced at Uchiha Itachi and continued: "Well, for a dead man under our control, there's no need for secrecy."
In the next moment, Yakushi Kabuto's gaze became incredibly sharp, and he spoke softly: "The other Kotoamatsukami Mangekyo Sharingan of Uchiha Shisui is in your hands, right? Tell me, where is that Kotoamatsukami Mangekyo Sharingan?"
"..."
Uchiha Itachi's face revealed a sudden realization; he looked at Yakushi Kabuto and asked softly: "So the purpose of my reanimation was for Shisui's Kotoamatsukami Sharingan?"
Uchiha Itachi pondered for a moment and asked calmly: "Could it be that the missing Shimura Danzo is also one of yours?"
Because Shimura Danzo also had a Kotoamatsukami Sharingan.
The entire Ninja World knows about the ability of Uchiha Shisui's Kotoamatsukami Mangekyo Sharingan, and Shimura Danzo was undoubtedly the most likely informant.
"No, he wasn't qualified."
Yakushi Kabuto chuckled but shook his head, continuing to look at Uchiha Itachi: "Don't lie to us because we still hold your brother Uchiha Sasuke's life in our hands."
While saying this, Yakushi Kabuto's face showed a mysterious smile again: "I suppose you don't want to engage in another life-and-death battle with your brother! Under my manipulation, purposely losing to your brother might be quite difficult!"
"Sasuke..."
Uchiha Itachi, after hearing Uchiha Sasuke's name, looked up at Hoshigaki Kisame, whom he remembered as a friendly person.
Kisame noticed Uchiha Itachi's gaze and couldn't help but sigh: "Don't worry, Itachi-san; as long as you cooperate, we will keep Sasuke safe."
"Let me speak!"
Uehara Naraku waved seamlessly, signaling Hoshigaki Kisame to step back. He carelessly picked at his ear, saying calmly: "Itachi-san, how should I put this? Your brother, Uchiha Sasuke, is really eager to join us, can't be driven away!"
Uehara Naraku curled his lips and looked at Uchiha Itachi with his still calm demeanor, chuckling lightly: "To ensure our organization member Uchiha Sasuke doesn't betray us, we must eliminate any factors that might lead him to betrayal."
"Oh, it seems you've recruited Sasuke…"
Uchiha Itachi sighed softly, speaking gently: "So you're seeking the Kotoamatsukami Sharingan to control Sasuke?"
"Correct."
Uehara Naraku nodded and suddenly revealed a meaningful smile: "Is there anything more suited than Kotoamatsukami?"
"I see..."
Uchiha Itachi also nodded, sighing lightly: "Indeed, there is no easier way to control others than Kotoamatsukami. If I'm not mistaken, Shimura Danzo was killed by you, and that Kotoamatsukami Mangekyo Sharingan was destroyed by him before his death, right?"
Uchiha Itachi's face gradually showed confidence: "Based on Shimura Danzo's personality, he would never allow anyone else to possess Kotoamatsukami, thus must have pre-set a Jutsu to destroy his body..."
Uchiha Itachi looked at Uehara Naraku and the others, speaking softly: "You didn't obtain Danzo's Kotoamatsukami and ultimately traced it back to me..."
"Truly remarkable, Itachi-san!"
Uehara Naraku chuckled, clapping as he complimented: "I must say, Itachi-san's analytical skills remain so formidable… truly admirable!"