area51novel Chapter 126 Do you only have one clan in your eyes? Father
Chapter 126 Do you only have one clan in your eyes? Father
In the evening, Uchiha clan, Nanga Shrine.
Pairs of scarlet eyes looked around, but couldn't find the figure they wanted to see. Several elite police officers were full of complaints.
"Uchiha Kagetsu, that guy didn't attend the clan meeting?"
"Forget it. I didn't expect that guy to come. After all, he is the 'pillar' of the Uchiha clan, a madman comparable to Uchiha Madara."
Several members of the police force were complaining one after another, with the jealousy and resentment in their hearts evident on the surface.
If Uchiha Kagetsu was willing to come forward today, the Third Hokage would have kept those medical ninjas in the Konoha Police Force's prison long ago, and the situation would not have come to this.
The bonfire flickered and crackled with sparks. Fugaku lowered his eyes and could hear the Uchiha people's dissatisfaction with the village.
Ever since the Uchiha clan was driven to the outskirts of the village, this dissatisfaction has been growing day by day, especially since the Hyuga branch family moved, it has aroused opposition from many clan members.
Some members of the clan even believed that the Hyuga branch was just a dog raised by Uchiha Kagetsu, and they wanted to rush over to show off their power.
However, Fugaku, the clan leader, and Kagetsu joined forces to resist such behavior, causing the Uchiha clan members who were already feeling suffocated and wanted to vent their anger to return in vain.
This conflict was also supported by the radical faction of the Uchiha clan. Although Fugaku was called the clan leader, he had to get involved under the coercion of his clan members.
No one noticed that in a corner of the clan meeting, Uchiha Itachi was watching coldly, but his thoughts went back to the day when the Third Ninja World War had not yet ended.
It was a brutal killing battlefield, with Konoha, Kumogakure and Iwagakure fighting each other.
Every minute and every second, the flames of explosive tags shot straight into the sky, and countless shurikens and kunai were like a storm.
Ninjas continued to swing their kunai, and their eyes were filled with anger and hatred when they looked at each other.
Negative emotions are like a plague, spreading continuously on the battlefield of panic and boiling heat, and lives are constantly disappearing in ninjutsu and sharp blades.
War, endless war, over and over again, constantly repeating each other's situation on the battlefield.
Dark clouds swept across the sky, and the raindrops were cold and indifferent, washing over the battlefield below that had been dyed into a sea of blood. All of this made it difficult for the young Itachi to let go.
At the end of the war, Itachi wandered around the battlefield and personally killed an Iwagakure ninja who attempted to kill him. The confusion in his eyes is still unforgettable.
"Father, why does he want to kill me?"
"This is the Ninja World War... a war between nations..."
During that war, Itachi, who was seeking the meaning of life, couldn't help but ask everyone who had a unique perspective on life.
“What is the meaning of life?”
"Life has no meaning unless it can be eternal. Human beings are such fragile and powerless creatures..."
The snake-like man smiled coldly and stiffly, and gave his answer in a low voice.
"Meaning itself represents nothingness, and is just a product of human creation. But as long as you survive, you will eventually find your goal, just like this troublesome snake."
The eyes beneath the fox mask seemed to radiate kindness, also giving another insight.
Similarly, Itachi, who wanted to find the meaning and purpose of his life, met Shisui, who was truly able to care for and guide him, and whom he regarded as an older brother.
"The meaning of life? I don't know this profound question, but I just want to see Konoha, which has always been protected by my predecessors and fathers, embrace peace. I think this is my meaning."
Just like the dark soil receiving a ray of morning light, the itachi that had been hiding its heart for a long time found the meaning of its existence at that moment.
Yes, peace is what people really deserve.
Especially after the birth of little Sasuke, Itachi believed more and more from the bottom of his heart that a world without war was the world in which his younger brother should live.
Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. The constant conflicts and contradictions between the Uchiha and the village quietly turned Itachi's hopes into dust.
"I am aware of the clan's demands. I will discuss this matter with Uchiha Kagetsu personally."
"If something like this happens again, the Hyuga branch will not stand idly by, so you should also restrain your attitude towards the Hyuga branch."
After giving his own answer and warning the Uchiha clan members, the clan meeting ended here.
Just as Itachi was about to leave with his parents after Shisui said goodbye to Fugaku, he suddenly felt his shoulders sink, only to see his father, with a big smile on his face, telling him a piece of news that surprised him.
"Itachi, the Hokage-sama wants to recruit you into the ANBU. We will discuss this in detail once we get home. Let's go."
Late at night, the moonlight was obscured by dark clouds, the lights were dim and distorted, and the candlelight flickered.
The atmosphere was depressing, and there was a hint of dullness in the air.
Finally, Fugaku spoke first, breaking the silence in the room.
"You are worthy of being my son. You were promoted to Chunin at the age of ten, and now you are favored by the Anbu. You are amazing, but you are still some distance away from being a true pillar of the Uchiha clan."
The words were very gratifying, but there was no genuine happiness in his tone, especially when it came to the ANBU, the gloom in his eyes became even heavier.
"Anbu are not like ordinary ninjas who carry out missions. Only the elite ones are favored by the Hokage and Danzo, the chief instructor."
"But, there is one thing I want to make clear in advance. You are not only a future ANBU ninja, but also a bridge of communication between Konoha and Uchiha."
As soon as the words came out, Itachi, who was already somewhat dissatisfied with Uchiha's attitude, was inexplicably stunned.
"As you can see, the Uchiha clan has become very restless now, but the harm caused by war is mutual. I am also looking for a way for the village and the clan to live in harmony."
"Now, the village and the Uchiha clan lack a bridge of communication. You are my son, and you are also the Uchiha Itachi of the clan. This important task will fall on you."
Before Fugaku noticed, a hint of imperceptible disappointment flashed across Uchiha Itachi's eyes, but he still nodded and promised.
"Yes, Father."
'One clan, one clan. Your Sharingan can only see the Uchiha clan, father...'
At the same time, in Uchiha Kagetsu's mansion.
"The Uchiha clan and the Third Hokage have come into conflict. Don't worry about it. One of the two parties will always give in. This is the key to maintaining peace."
"You'll get older if you frown too much. What's bothering you?"
Her black hair was cascading down her chest, and her ruby-like eyes contained a hint of helplessness.
Leaning against him, Yuhi Kurenai expressed her troubles.
"It's the child of the Kurama family. The Kurama clan is good at illusions, but there are no ninjas proficient in illusions in the clan now. The chief of the Kurama clan wants me to be the teacher of that child..."