Originally posted by Nephthys
I don't know why Itachi said they'd lose if they took him on, or why Kisame believed him. True, Itachi would be holding back probably, but even so they should have the abilities to beat him.
Kisame wondered the same thing. Itachi made up an excuse about having already used his eyes twice and wanting to rest, and just having no problem with being patient on Naruto.
Itachi didn't say they'd lose, just that he'd rather bow out for the moment.
Originally posted by Nephthysit was itachi's way of checking up on sasuke without causing a war. he told the hokage that he'd be dropping by to remind them he was still kicking and ready to spill the beans as well, though on his visits he wouldn't kill unnecessarily, especially the guy who will nurture young naruto: the "brother" of sasuke who will drive him to be strong through rivalry in itachi's absence, and protect sasuke at the same time.
I don't know why Itachi said they'd lose if they took him on, or why Kisame believed him.
itachi and kisame would eat jiraya alive if they truly intended to