Naruto Dream Fulfillment Master

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In reality, the father, for the sake of the so-called glory of the Uchiha clan, demanded the utmost strictness from his eldest son.

So he wasn't surprised at all that Itachi in the dream would have some problems.

Was it unexpected?

Not at all.

Itachi's thin lips pressed into a straight line, and a dark glint flashed in his eyes.

What Itachi cared about more than his father's actions in the dream was Tsunade.

Every word the blonde female medical ninja had just said had entered Itachi's ears and lingered there for a long time.

Tsunade... she can actually cure his illness?

[Ding! Emotional fluctuations from Itachi Uchiha have been detected! Emotional value +500!]

The weasel's long, slightly drooping eyelashes trembled.

He raised his hand to cover his lips and suddenly coughed softly a few times.

After experiencing the previous dream, he clearly felt that his condition had worsened considerably.

He had initially estimated he could barely hold on for another two years. But now…

Itachi gave a wry smile and calmly assessed the situation: perhaps even a year wouldn't be enough.

One year... how can we wait for Sasuke to grow up in just one year?

Itachi clenched his fists. In truth, Itachi had always been aware of the illness he suffered from.

The main reason is probably the burden that those eyes put on the body.

The backlash from the Mangekyou Sharingan slowly eroded his vitality.

This is also known as "bloodline disease": possessing a powerful bloodline limit but lacking a strong enough physique to control it, resulting in being devoured by this power.

In the world of ninjas, this is almost an incurable disease.

However, before Tsunade, he actually knew of another possibility—

A sharp, cold glint flashed in Itachi's eyes: The mysterious masked man!

That guy also possesses the same Mangekyou Sharingan as him, and is equally powerful.

More importantly, he never hesitates to use it; he can even use the Mangekyou Sharingan to travel!

He was skeptical that the masked man had any tricks to entering this dream.

However, Itachi was absolutely certain: the masked man must possess some method to counteract the side effects of the Mangekyou Sharingan!

This is why he bowed to the masked man in real life during the day—

It wasn't simply to continue entering the dream world to find information or satisfy personal emotions; he also intended to take this opportunity to obtain a method to heal himself from the masked man.

But now, things are different.

Since someone in Konoha actually has the potential to cure his illness, there seems to be no need to compromise with that masked man any longer!

Even if his illness is more severe than in the dream, he doesn't need to be cured.

As long as we can hold on until Sasuke grows up, that's fine.

Itachi took a deep breath, feeling much of the pent-up frustration in his chest dissipate, and some of the plans in his mind subtly shifted direction.

After all, he joined the Akatsuki organization under the orders of the Third Hokage to infiltrate and infiltrate.

Strictly speaking, he is still... a member of Konoha!

Chapter 168 Jiraiya: I finally caught you, kid.

As the dream ended, a familiar mechanical voice rang in Shi Yu's mind:

[The Dream Master System has been successfully upgraded!]

[Congratulations, host, you have reached level 13]

Please select one of the following enhancement effects.

[1. Audience size +2]

[2. Dream Goal +1]

[3. Dungeon Expansion Pack: Koga Ninja Scrolls]

Shi Yu stared at the three options that appeared in mid-air, and couldn't help but be slightly taken aback—

It's been a long time since I've seen this familiar "choose one of three" option.

After a moment of surprise, he immediately began to think.

Option 3 can be skipped.

Just like the "Attack on Titan" expansion pack I drew before, although the ninjas in the world of "Kouga Ninja Scrolls" also have some unique abilities, their combat power is ultimately far inferior to that of the Naruto world. It would be somewhat pointless to spend precious dungeon slots to unlock such a world.

After hesitating for a moment between the remaining two options, Shiyu finally focused her attention on "Dream Goal +1".

While an increased audience can certainly bring more emotional value gains, having an additional dream-fulfilling goal means that the maximum number of people he can fulfill dreams for at the same time is increased, which is obviously more practical for him at the moment.

Once he made up his mind, he decisively chose the second option.

……

Early in the morning, in a small inn in Kusagakure, Itachi Uchiha suddenly opened his eyes.

The dimly lit room was filled with a faint, damp, musty smell. He sat up, a thin layer of sweat beading on his forehead.

Recalling the scene from his dream for a moment, a complex look flashed in his dark eyes, but soon, he dismissed those illusory fragments from his mind.

Itachi turned his head to the right and saw that Kisame Hoshigaki, who shared the room with him, was still fast asleep, snoring softly from his nose.

The Samehada sword and luggage piled up in the corner were still neatly arranged, indicating that his partner had not woken up in the middle of the night.

Itachi withdrew his gaze, his expression relaxing slightly.

His gaze shifted to the window, where he could see the sky beginning to brighten through the cracks in the paper windowpane.

The masked man left yesterday and his whereabouts are currently unknown.

Thinking of this, Itachi frowned slightly: the masked man had suddenly given him and Kisame several days off, saying that he should take good care of his health.

Could it be because I bowed down and gave in yesterday, which temporarily satisfied that guy?

Whatever the reason, he and Kisame are currently in a state of rest without any missions, which is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity for Itachi to go to Konoha.

Thinking of this, his eyes flashed, and he immediately made up his mind.

Itachi quietly got out of bed, put on his coat, and went outside.

A fresh morning breeze, carrying the scent of grass, blew against his face. He squinted slightly, and after confirming that no one was around, he quickly formed a hand seal to create a shadow clone.

"Oh!"

A wisp of white smoke rose, and a figure identical to him appeared before him.

Itachi nodded to his shadow clone.

The clone accepted the order and immediately dashed out of the town.

However, just as Itachi's shadow clone was about to leave the border town of the Land of Grass, a figure suddenly flashed out from the side, and the two almost bumped into each other!

The man had a full head of white hair, wore a red vest, and had a headband with the word "oil" written on it. It was none other than Jiraiya.

Jiraiya was just about to go out to investigate intelligence when he suddenly bumped into a young man with black hair and red eyes, wearing a black robe with red clouds. His pupils shrank in surprise.

"you--!"

Jiraiya's expression changed drastically, and he almost instantly assumed a fighting stance. "You're here too! I haven't settled the score with you from last time!"

Upon hearing this, Itachi's shadow clone stopped, his dark eyes narrowing slightly, and he inwardly cried out that something was wrong.

At this moment, he was just a shadow clone, which would immediately dissipate if attacked.

"Jiraiya! I am not an enemy of Konoha."

Itachi spoke in a deep voice.

"Hmph!" Jiraiya scoffed, his gaze turning icy as he stared at him. "Last time you sneaked into Konoha and tried to kill Naruto. If I hadn't shown up in time, that kid Naruto would be dead already—and you still dare to say such things?"

Faced with Jiraiya's merciless accusations, Itachi opened his mouth but was speechless for a moment.

The other party is right. No matter what his reasons were, the fact that he personally harmed his younger brother and Naruto that day cannot be changed.

At this moment, further words are useless, and any explanation would seem pale and ineffective.

For a moment, the two were at loggerheads, locked in a stalemate, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze.

The cool morning breeze rustled through the treetops along the street, but no one paid any attention.

Jiraiya squinted and carefully examined Itachi in front of him, the more he looked, the more something seemed off.

He knew this kid's strength and condition all too well from their last encounter in Konoha—

However, in just a few days, Itachi appeared much weaker than before.

His once cold and sharp gaze now faintly revealed a hint of fatigue, and his cheeks were slightly pale.

Although he appeared calm on the surface, some details betrayed his physical condition.

Hmph...it seems his health isn't so good.

Jiraiya thought to himself, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

All signs indicate that Itachi Uchiha's physical condition is far worse than before, for some unknown reason.

This is undoubtedly a golden opportunity!

With that thought in mind, Jiraiya no longer hesitated.

He stomped his foot and lunged at Itachi!

A powerful surge of chakra swept through the area instantly. Jiraiya launched a thunderous attack, determined to take down Itachi.

Upon seeing this, Itachi frowned deeply.

He was already at a disadvantage against Jiraiya, not to mention that his body had been severely damaged by the onset of his terminal illness, and now that he was only a clone, his strength was greatly diminished.