But at that moment, Uchiha Tajima barked, "Madara! Get up! This isn't your fault, and don't plead on Kangetsu's behalf!"
With that, he hauled Uchiha Madara to his feet, then fixed Kangetsu with a stern stare. "Shinobi must follow the rules of shinobi. In this age of shinobi, we abide by those rules. No shinobi may violate them! Otherwise, we disgrace the name of shinobi! Do you understand? I'm telling you to forget those ideas of yours! Focus on becoming a powerful shinobi, make a name for yourself on the battlefield, and become a Uchiha everyone respects!"
But the contempt in Kangetsu's eyes remained unchanged as he shouted, "I believe only that people can overcome fate and strength decides everything! In this world, the strong reign supreme. Since someone laid down the rules of shinobi, I'll break those rules and make new ones. I'll replace these rotten rules with new ones!"
A fervent gleam flashed in Kangetsu's eyes! Fury filled Uchiha Tajima's eyes as he glared at him. Yet Kangetsu's younger brother, Uchiha Meigetsu, looked at Kangetsu with admiration, and Izuna did the same. Even Uchiha Madara's eyes held a hint of fervor!
But those looks only made Uchiha Tajima angrier!
His eyes seemed to blaze as he barked, "You belong to the Uchiha Clan! You're destined to become shinobi, and you must abandon those filthy ideas! All you need to do is fight as your missions require!"
Just then, a voice rang out. A beautiful figure came into Kangetsu's view and walked straight to his side. She smiled gently at him and said, "My little Kangetsu is so impressive, to have such a grand dream! Mommy supports you. Never mind what your father thinks. Just follow your own heart!"
She patted Kangetsu's head again, then glared at Uchiha Tajima. He wilted instantly and hurriedly said, "All right, all right. I'll start teaching you how to use a sword and some basic Taijutsu."
Then Uchiha Tajima looked at Eiko and said, "Eiko, look, I need to train the children. Why don't you head back first?"
He gave Kangetsu's birth mother in this life a fawning smile, and only then did he manage to persuade Eiko to leave! Only the four boys, all looking disgruntled, remained with Uchiha Tajima!
Uchiha Tajima began teaching the four of them how to train, unaware that Kangetsu's words had lodged deep in the hearts of the other three. Uchiha Madara, Uchiha Izuna, and Uchiha Meigetsu wholeheartedly agreed with what Kangetsu had said! After all, death was all too common in this world, and the number of children who died was beyond counting!
At that moment, those three children etched the words "the strong reign supreme" deep into their hearts!
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