You Only Need to Earn Forgiveness

"Uchiha Itachi, think of something..." Yamanaka Feng said softly.

"Actually, there's no need to think of anything..." Uchiha Itachi did not answer; the other him spoke instead.

The Uchiha Itachi fused with Uchiha Jie leaned against the doorframe, tilting his head as he examined a book on the bookshelf by the door, though his voice continued to sound.

Sasuke seemed unable to see him, but both Yamanaka Feng and Uchiha Itachi could hear his voice.

This phenomenon struck Yamanaka Feng as somewhat strange, though he could not say exactly what was strange about it. The only thing he could be sure of was that this fellow was different from both him and Uchiha Itachi.

He truly knew more about this world, so there was no harm in hearing his opinion now.

"No need?" he asked.

"This world looks very real, but its foundation and essence are still a world forged from Genjutsu."

"After merging with Uchiha Itachi's spirit, this world underwent certain mutations, but it also became stable. It is not something one can break free from merely through powerful spiritual strength or firm conviction."

"Perhaps you, an outsider from the Yamanaka Clan, can do it. But the two of us, who exist by relying on this body, along with the Uchiha Itachi controlling the body outside, are blocking the way."

"So if we want to leave this place, we will have to take a path that is neither easy nor smooth—perhaps even an extremely difficult one."

"You failed to get through to Sarada, so you need to think things through carefully with Sasuke Uchiha and make the right choice." Uchiha Jie spoke at length, making sure Yamanaka Feng and Uchiha Itachi understood.

"We could have gotten through to that little girl too?" Yamanaka Feng asked with a puzzled expression.