Naruto, Misa, and Bee had been locked in a relentless battle against the formidable forces of Itachi and Nagato when Itachi suddenly ceased his attacks. In that moment, Uzumaki Misa came to a realization about the overwhelming power of Uchiha Itachi. He was no mere weapon; he was a force of nature—a master of strategy and composure even amidst chaos. Despite being revived and bound by another's will, Itachi had already reclaimed control, shattering the jutsu that sought to make him a pawn. It was a testament to his indomitable spirit; a reminder that even in death, Uchiha Itachi remained a force to be reckoned with.
"I countered the jutsu that controlled me with another jutsu and it was because of Shisui's eye, I was able to do that. When Danzo tried to gain his eyes, Shisui already lost one but gave the other to me in order to prevent conflict over his eyes. He made it look like he destroyed his eyes and erased his existence. If the brother I left behind ever became a threat to the village. As the keeper of Shisui's eye, I would have betrayed his trust," Itachi explained settling his gaze from Naruto to Misa, "I already knew that Sasuke would transplant my eyes to gain the true power... "The Eternal Mangekyo". When that happened, the crow would emerge reacting to my transplanted eyes and cast the "Koto Amatsukami" on Sasuke to protect Konoha."
Misa was at a loss for words. The depth of Itachi's foresight, the lengths he went to protect Konoha—even beyond the grave—left her stunned. Everything had been meticulously planned, and in that light, Sasuke had never truly killed Itachi. His brother had orchestrated his own death, ensuring every step served a purpose.
Itachi wasn't just a shinobi; he was a protector in every sense of the word. His actions were driven not by glory or recognition but by an unyielding sense of duty and love. In that moment, Misa understood why Sasuke, despite all the pain and betrayal, still looked up to Itachi. The reverence in his eyes whenever he spoke of his brother made perfect sense now.
Her thoughts drifted to the day Sasuke promised her he wouldn't attack Konoha. Could that decision have been influenced by the crow Itachi planted within him? The girl was almost certain of it. The realization brought a bittersweet smile to her lips. Even in death, Itachi had been there, guiding Sasuke's path and steering him toward a future that didn't involve destruction. Misa felt a profound respect for Itachi, but her heart also ached for Sasuke.
Itachi's gaze softened as he looked at them, his warm smile carrying both relief and pride, "Right now, Sasuke has no need for the crow because he has you. All of you. I believe in you."
Misa couldn't bring herself to respond. Her throat tightened, her eyes brimming with tears that threatened to fall. She clenched her fists, trembling under the weight of Itachi's words and the enormity of his sacrifices. It was just like when she was a child—a crybaby who couldn't find the right words in moments that truly mattered.
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Naruto, noticing her silence and the tears glistening in her eyes, stepped forward, his voice carrying the resolve of both siblings, "Itachi, thank you for trusting us. You don't have to worry anymore... You've already done more than anyone could ever ask for the village. Leave the rest to me!"
