Uchiha Itachi's Departure

"I'm sorry, Grandpa. After waiting for so many years, I must get out this time, return to my parents' side, and go to Sasuke's side!"

Upon hearing this, the Tianqi slowly turned around and grasped Itachi's hand holding the Kunai, saying calmly, "You have enough patience, meticulousness, and perseverance. Grandpa believes that you will definitely be able to make a name for yourself after you get out!"

After saying that, he grabbed Itachi's hand holding the Kunai and plunged it into his own heart.

"Hmm!!!" Itachi stared wide-eyed as his Kunai was inserted into his grandfather's body, wondering why his grandfather was doing this.

However, the next second, the clone Tianqi transformed into streaks of green light and merged into Itachi's body, instantly healing Itachi's injuries and slightly increasing his strength.

It was at this moment that Itachi realized that the grandfather he was fighting was just an avatar.

At this Tianqi also emerged from the shadows.

"Itachi, you did very well. You passed the test. Go back and pack your things, then come find me at the family ancestral hall!" With that, Tianqi turned and left.

The contest between the grandfather and grandson also came to an end with Tianqi giving them a free pass.

Tsunade, Karura, Shizune, and several other women were preparing for Itachi's departure at home, expressing their reluctance to part with him. Meanwhile, the high-ranking members of the Tianqi clan were quietly waiting for Itachi's arrival at the ancestral hall.

After Itachi spent an hour packing and had everything ready, he went alone into the Uchiha Clan's shrine, a place to enshrine the deceased Uchiha ancestors, including the memorial tablets of Uchiha Madara and Uchiha.

Just as Itachi was about to step into the ancestral hall, Tianqi's voice came directly from inside.

"Three kneelings and nine kowtows!"

Upon hearing this, Itachi didn't say much. He took three steps, knelt down, and kowtowed nine times before entering the ancestral hall. Looking at the Uchiha Clan's high-ranking members, Itachi was filled with confusion.

"Junior Uchiha Itachi bows three times to Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Tajima, and all the other Clan Head and ancestors!" Tianqi said calmly, without any expression.

Inside the ancestral hall are the memorial tablets of Tianqi's father, Uchiha Madara, Tianqi's grandfather Uchiha Tajima, and his uncle Uchiha Izuna. Itachi must kowtow to them.

Without saying much, Itachi obediently knelt down and kowtowed three times. He knelt without any pressure, as everyone here was his ancestor.

After Itachi finished kowtowing, Tianqi glanced at the clan Clan Head Uchiha Kong, who was in the main seat. Sora understood what he meant and slowly got up and came to Itachi's side.

"The children of the clan are leaving the clan. Please, Clan Head, hold a farewell ceremony for the departing children!" Zhan shouted loudly.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Kong slowly placed his hand on Itachi's head.

"I, Uchiha Kong, as the Third Hokage Clan Head of the Uchiha Clan, bestow upon Uchiha Itachi unwavering courage, profound wisdom, and invincible power. Wherever you are, the clan will stand with you!"

After the ceremony concluded, Tianqi slowly stepped forward and looked at Itachi kneeling on the ground, saying earnestly, "Itachi, you will definitely experience all sorts of hardships on this journey. I can sense that your fate will be full of difficulties. Are you sure you really want to leave?"

"I'm certain! What kind of life would it be without hardships and setbacks? No matter what, I, Uchiha Itachi, will not let my grandfather and the clan down. I will forge ahead and eliminate any obstacles in my path!"

"Since you're already prepared, I won't waste any more words. Everything in the family is a secret. Can you keep these secrets from leaking out once you leave?"

"I promise to keep my mouth shut, and I will never reveal anything about my family's affairs, even if it means my death!"

"Very good, very good!" Looking at his favorite grandson, Tianqi hesitated for a moment but finally decided to hand over the two items to him.

Then Tianqi spread his hands, and a small mirror and a small gourd appeared in his hands.

"Does Itachi know what this is?"

Upon hearing this, Itachi glanced at the two items and then shook his head.

"These are two of the legendary Three Sacred Treasures: the Yata no Kagami and the Totsuka Blade, once used by the Sage of Six Sage of Six Paths, the progenitor of ninjas. One is primarily defensive, the other primarily offensive. The Yata no Kagami can defend against all physical attacks, while the Totsuka Blade is a weapon with powerful sealing abilities. One is unparalleled in offense and the other in defense!"

Listening to his grandfather's introduction, Itachi looked at the two divine artifacts and couldn't suppress his delight, which was immediately evident on his face.

"These two divine artifacts are something I obtained by chance many years ago. I have a premonition that your fate will be very bad this time you go out. Today I am giving you these two divine artifacts, hoping that you can use them to change your destiny and create your own world!" With that, Tianqi took the two divine artifacts in front of Itachi.

"Thank you, Grandpa!" Itachi didn't stand on ceremony and directly took the two divine artifacts. The moment he received them, the two artifacts merged into his body.

"Have you greeted your Tsunade and Karura yet?"

"Yes, I've already greeted them!"

"Okay, Grandpa has a feeling that it might be hard to see you again after this parting. Itachi, remember what Grandpa said: Don't shoulder anything alone. Grandpa and the clan will always be your strongest support. Stay calm and think things through when things happen, okay?"

"I understand, Grandpa, thank you!" Itachi nodded. Although he didn't know why his grandfather said that, he still got up and gave his grandfather a big hug.

"Alright, alright, whether you can change your fate depends entirely on yourself, good boy!" Tianqi stroked Itachi's head, feeling a mix of reluctance in his heart.

In the end, Itachi left the Uchiha Clan's Small World amidst everyone's reluctant gazes, and he never returned for many years after that.

Tsunade watched Itachi leave, tears streaming down her face. She had lived with her grandson for so long and was used to having him by her side. How could she bear to see him suddenly leave?

"My little weasel... my little weasel is gone, 555..."

"Alright, sister, Itachi just went out to explore, it's not like we'll never see him again, so don't worry!" Karura kept Tsunade from the side.

"Yeah, Tsunade, it's not like you'll never see Itachi again, why are you acting like this?" Tianqi, who originally wanted to Tsunade, suddenly changed the tone of his words.

As expected, Tsunade looked at Tianqi angrily after hearing this, her hands clenched tightly.

"You have the nerve to make sarcastic remarks!"

"I wasn't being sarcastic; this is the truth. It's not like we'll never see Itachi again..."

"You still say it's all your fault? Give me back Itachi! Give me back Itachi!" Tsunade raised her fist, ready to punch her.

Upon seeing this, Tianqi also turned and ran, completely disregarding any sense of face or dignity.

"Hey, hey, hey, Tsunade, hit me back if you hit me again!"

"You want to fight back? Try and get one back! I'd be Tsunade if I didn't beat you up today!"