Keep It Up, Young Man

"I understand. I will continue to improve myself until you can accept me!"

"Uchiha... Itachi, is he dead?"

When talking about Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha's voice trembled slightly.

Before knowing the truth, he wanted nothing more than to tear Itachi Uchiha to pieces, but after learning the truth, Sasuke Uchiha only felt endless regret.

For him, Itachi Uchiha can be said to have given his all, using up his entire life to achieve his current level.

"Don't worry, your Itachi brother is not dead. You will meet him one day. When that time comes, you can tell him what you have to say in person!"

"He's really not dead?"

Upon hearing Ye Liangnai's words, Sasuke Uchiha asked in disbelief, his eyes filled with surprise and delight.

"Of course, would I lie to you?"

Ye Liangnai turned to look at him, "Itachi Uchiha's talent is so outstanding, I can't bear to let him perish like this. You have to work hard too. With the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, don't end up not even being able to catch up with Itachi Uchiha's progress after he lost his Sharingan!"

"Of course! I will never lose to Itachi!"

Upon hearing that Itachi Uchiha was not dead, Sasuke Uchiha's face immediately lit up with joy, and he regained his youthful spirit.

"By the way, I'm heading to Konoha for the Fifth Hokage's inauguration ceremony. Do you want to say goodbye to your friends?"

"Saying goodbye is fine too!"

Upon hearing this, Sasuke Uchiha narrowed his eyes and then agreed to Ye Liangnai's idea.

"It just so happens that a few people wanted to say goodbye to them!"

Is that Naruto?

Ye Liangnai asked with a big, maternal smile, though it was a question, her tone was full of certainty.

"Hmph, who wants to see that loser? I'm not going to make a special trip to Konoha just for him!"

Upon hearing Ye Liangnai's words, Sasuke Uchiha but snort coldly, showing considerable disdain.

But you can tell from the way he's moving his fingers that he's not saying what he really means!

"That's true, how could Naruto, a complete loser, possibly be worth your trip!"

Ye Liangnai sighed, "If you're going, hurry up and prepare your itinerary. After your journey in Konoha, you'll begin your life in the Shinobi World. I hope you're ready!"

"Of course!"

Sasuke Uchiha a curt reply and left to prepare for the trip.

An hour later, at the main gate of Kirigakure.

"Hey, Ye Liangnai, I'm telling you, why are you taking this burden along when you're going to Konoha for the Hokage inauguration ceremony!"

Yugito looked at Sasuke Uchiha with a dissatisfied expression and said.

"That's right, Brother Ye Liangnai, it doesn't seem necessary to bring him along!" Reiko agreed wholeheartedly.

This made Sasuke Uchiha clench his fists.

Burden?

Is it unnecessary to bring him along?

Is that how people in Kirigakure see him?

It's truly infuriating!

He said there were some people who needed to say goodbye, and it wouldn't hurt to take him along, so let's go!

Ye Liangnai's words were somewhat agreeable, which improved Sasuke Uchiha's expression a little. However, he also vowed in his heart that he must become stronger so that Reiko, Yugito would respect him!

Three days later!

"Konoha, I'm back again!"

Looking at the magnificent yet ancient gate of Konoha, Ye Liangnai remarked with emotion.

At the main gate, people were already there to greet them.

"I didn't expect you to be the representative of Kirigakure. Why isn't the Mizukage here? Are you too busy?"

They were greeted by a heavyweight figure from Konoha –Ye Liangnai Jiraiya!