[Itachi's memory of that time generally focused around how it had affected his lover and his brother. The latter had nearly died from the illness he'd picked up while there.

But he is aware of the concerns involved with the current state of affairs.]

I believe that the troubles are only going to build from this point, and all worries are valid. We should make plans for the worst and just hope we don't have to put them all into play.

We have yet to rise above the position of pawns.