The Reason

"If the Senju Clan acted, the Uchiha Clan would act as well. After all, we were the only clan capable of standing against those people. If one nation hired the Senju Clan, its enemy nation would hire us. We were like sworn rivals." Obito calmly recounted the Uchiha Clan's glorious achievements to Sasuke as though he were merely an observer. "Throughout that process, my name gradually became known far and wide."

Hearing this, Sasuke suddenly recalled what Itachi had said. Looking at Obito, he asked mockingly, "Making a name for yourself... Was that why you took your younger brother's eyes?"

"Yes..." Obito said calmly. "But it was power necessary to protect the Uchiha Clan."

"To protect them..." Sasuke found it somewhat laughable. As the younger brother, had no one considered his feelings?

"That's right. Once the Uchiha Clan became famous, we naturally gained even more enemies." As though he had not seen Sasuke's expression, Obito explained solemnly, "In fierce war, protecting our clansmen from foreign enemies led by the Senju Clan required necessary sacrifices. Besides, it was not simply for the sake of becoming famous. My younger brother willingly offered up his eyes after learning all this."

At that moment, Obito had his emotions under perfect control, as though Madara himself had possessed him, forcing Sasuke to believe his words.

"But one day, the Senju Clan proposed a truce to the Uchiha Clan, and the Uchiha Clan agreed. Both clans had grown weary of the endless fighting and reached their limits." Obito paused, only speaking after he had properly gathered his emotions. "But I was the only one opposed to the truce. Where had all the hatred gone? What had my younger brother sacrificed himself for? The Uchiha and Senju had always been irreconcilable. One day, the Uchiha would be