Itachi noticed when Hayate shortened his stride and only cast the man a wry look. It wasn't demeaning from Hayate. He was just that polite and kind. One would think he wouldn't make a good ninja. Between his attitude and his cough, most people probably dismissed him.

"Ah." Itachi looked at Hayate. "Did you threaten them with a plague?" Honestly, Hayate should count as a biological weapon. When he was in full allergic swing, he sounded near to death,