Itachi saw Izuna fly over his head and immediately rushed into the impending battle.

"No! Stop... both of you, stop..." he wheezed, stumbling as he tried to still stay between them. It didn't matter that blades were drawn. He was determined to stand his ground. Peace was possible. If only he could convince them of what the future held. "Killing each other... will not end a war or... bring anyone back from the grave... It's... it's pointless!!"