Shinigami in the Ninja World

Rain began to fall, and the sparse trees of the Land of Rice Fields offered little shelter from the wind and rain.

The sound of raindrops was sharp and clear.

In a clearing within the forest, two black-haired, red-eyed men stood facing each other.

"Itachi, we finally meet again," Sasuke said through gritted teeth, glaring at the man before him. "Finally—"

"You've grown, Sasuke," Uchiha Itachi responded calmly, his hands in his pockets. "But it's unfortunate..."

"You still haven't awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan."

Sasuke reached for the sword at his waist. "I'm surprised you came to find me."

"It saved me the trouble of hunting you down."

In an instant, he moved, swinging his sword toward Itachi.