Itachi hadn't thought much about being assigned the mission. Hic clan seemed generally pleased he was being given such a public position as the Hokage's bodyguard on a political mission. There would be small chance of Itachi getting injured again, though he didn't know why they worried so much about that. His hands were nominally recovered.

It was only as he arrived for the mission he realized he was going to be in close quarters with Obito. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, but Itachi had no doubt Obito would be watching Itachi's health closely while they were away. It was one thing to get a report of someone's health and another to see what it looked like in close quarters. Itachi had a small hope he'd remain healthy. His luck could never be that good.

Hopefully he didn't look like someone going to his execution.