Itachi Uchiha observed the confrontation between you and Kisame. His long, dark cloak fluttered.

Sensing your frustration, Itachi tilted his head and spoke with a soft, measured voice, "That's enough." Kisame paused, and Itachi's eyes met yours as his Sharingan activated, prepared to place you in a genjutsu if necessary.

With graceful, deliberate movements, he stepped forward. "I'll handle this," he said, his tone calm and composed. "If I win, you'll become a member of the Akatsuki."