In the original work...
Had there ever been any depiction of Itachi participating in the war? Or even any mention of it? Looking at Uchiha Fugaku before him, Chiba could not help but have such a thought arise in his heart.
"Mr. Fugaku, you are Itachi's father and the head of the Uchiha Clan. Itachi is both your son and a member of the Uchiha Clan. Why do you need to ask me about this?"
However, although other thoughts had already begun turning in his mind, Chiba did not hesitate to speak.
Faced with Uchiha Fugaku's uncompromising tone, there was a rare edge to Chiba's words as well.
Clearly, Chiba was still somewhat dissatisfied about Itachi going to the battlefield. No matter what, Itachi was still so young and had only just begun formally learning ninja techniques. Sending him straight to the battlefield like this was absolutely ill-considered.
Although Chiba still believed that Uchiha Fugaku had his reasons, it was truly rather cruel for a child.
Having to witness the brutality of war at such a young age was absolutely something Chiba did not want to see.
No matter what, even if this was a political transaction, Itachi was still a disciple Chiba acknowledged. Setting aside the Itachi from the original work, Chiba had developed considerable feelings for the Itachi of this Naruto World.
Moreover, after repeatedly brushing against life and death, Chiba's heart had indeed hardened somewhat through killing and the danger of being killed. But he was not so cold-hearted, stone-hearted, or brutally indifferent that he could watch a child go to war without feeling anything, much less think it was only right.
"No. You are Itachi's teacher, so I must have your permission."
Upon hearing this, Uchiha Fugaku did not respond immediately. After a slight pause, he