You cannot treat me like a child, Namikaze-san. Both Sandaime-sama and Jiraiya-sama respected my judgments and my abilities. Though you do not know me, and asking you to do the same is unreasonable, I still ask it. I am able to protect myself, if this is to work than you must concern yourself with Sasuke, and Sasuke only.
I am ensuring the safety of the others my own way. If I suspect Madara will move against anyone I will tell you. I only warn you so that you know.
[There is another pause and Itachi's voice is calm, almost wistful]
I will bind nothing on the life of Sasuke, Namikaze-san, do not ask me too. For his life I would betray anyone, I cannot bind an oath on it--any vow I made in that way would be a false one.
But for what my honor is worth, I give you my word, as Uchiha Itachi, and I bind it on my name and my honor and my life. Keep Sasuke safe, and I shall watch Madara and keep others safe from him as best I can.
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Date: 2009-03-02 09:41 pm (UTC)You cannot treat me like a child, Namikaze-san. Both Sandaime-sama and Jiraiya-sama respected my judgments and my abilities. Though you do not know me, and asking you to do the same is unreasonable, I still ask it. I am able to protect myself, if this is to work than you must concern yourself with Sasuke, and Sasuke only.
I am ensuring the safety of the others my own way. If I suspect Madara will move against anyone I will tell you. I only warn you so that you know.
[There is another pause and Itachi's voice is calm, almost wistful]
I will bind nothing on the life of Sasuke, Namikaze-san, do not ask me too. For his life I would betray anyone, I cannot bind an oath on it--any vow I made in that way would be a false one.
But for what my honor is worth, I give you my word, as Uchiha Itachi, and I bind it on my name and my honor and my life. Keep Sasuke safe, and I shall watch Madara and keep others safe from him as best I can.