Chapter 138
"Oh, I saw you guys rushing like crazy when I went out to buy groceries, figured something must have happened, so I followed."
As Natsuki spoke, he took out several sunglasses and handed them to Kakashi.
"Here, senpai, distribute these to everyone. As long as you wear them, it'll be harder for the enemy to sense our line of sight, which makes it less likely for us to fall into their genjutsu."
Wait... that works too?
Everyone was stunned for a moment, but after thinking it through, it did make sense.
Sunglasses were dark enough that detecting eye contact would be tricky. While there was still a chance of getting caught in a genjutsu, the risk was significantly reduced.
Kakashi and Sasuke even thought: We used to think Natsuki wore sunglasses just to imitate Yamashiro Aoba and look cool... turns out there's more to it!
Kisame bared his sharp teeth in a grin. "Oi, Itachi-san, this brat's pretty clever, huh?"
Itachi remained silent, but his gaze lingered on Sasuke. It had been years since they last met, and seeing his younger brother's growth brought a hint of satisfaction to his heart.
But... in this cruel world, that wasn't nearly enough.
After everyone had put on their sunglasses, Natsuki spoke again.
"I'll take care of the fish-man. You guys handle the other one. When I make my move, don't hesitate—strike immediately!"