Even Uchiha Shisui sometimes could not fathom what he was thinking.
But there was one thing he would never doubt.
That was Uchiha Itachi's love for Konoha.
Lord Hokage had once said that Itachi possessed the mind of a Hokage at the age of seven.
His vision, breadth of mind, caliber, and perspective...
Were even far beyond his own!
If he could not achieve peace, then the one who could...
Would surely be Uchiha Itachi.
"Itachi, you're not training diligently today?"
"That's quite rare..."
Uchiha Shisui revealed a faint smile for once.
Uchiha Itachi was silent for a moment before speaking with difficulty.
"Shisui, I have had an ominous feeling all day..."
"Is that so?"
Uchiha Shisui froze, then laughed.
This child was as perceptive as ever...
No wonder even Lord Hokage valued him so highly.
"Did something happen within the clan?"
Uchiha Itachi's expression was extremely grave.
Uchiha Shisui did not hide anything and told him the whole story.
"Senior Qianyu... That man actually did something like this?!"
Uchiha Itachi could not help but be utterly shocked.
"Yes... In any case, he has now become an obstacle to peace."
"So, for the clan and for the village, I must settle things with him..."
Uchiha Itachi hesitated, as if wanting to say something.
"Worried about me? There's no need..."
"Don't you trust my strength?"
"But if... I mean, if I really do lose to Qianyu, then the only one who can inherit my will is you, Itachi."
"I..."
Uchiha Shisui patted his shoulder and said firmly, "That's right. You."
"Uchiha Itachi, for the clan and the village..."
"You must bring about true peace..."
Uchiha Itachi remained silent. After a long while, he nodded heavily.
"I understand, Shisui."
"I will protect the clan and Konoha at any cost..."
Uchiha Shisui smiled.