（ colloquially speaking, a world's ending means different things to different people. for him, it would have meant the death of only one person. itachi accepts that with a nod, and does not pry. ）

I see. Then your skills will be useful on the missions that require combat capabilities. I will caution you, however — we make our decisions as a collective, and it does not behoove you to act on your own.

（ the akatsuki was comprised primarily of those that were more accustomed to being on their own. he knows the type. ）