And when Naruto heard what he said.
Uchiha Sasuke's expression froze slightly. The image of the brother he had once loved most involuntarily surfaced in his mind, and a conflicted look crossed his face. Hatred? Love? Different emotions intertwined, and after learning so much of the truth, Sasuke was honestly a little lost about what to do next. Finding Uchiha Itachi was a certainty, but what would he do once he found him?
If Uchiha Itachi really was still the cruel monster he had once believed him to be,
then things would be simple.
But now the situation had become extremely complicated.
The Konoha High Command certainly deserved to die.
But was his brother truly innocent?
The bloody scene from that night.
Most important of all were the memories of his parents' brutal deaths.
Even now, they remained firmly etched in Sasuke's mind.
Meeting Naruto's bright blue eyes, Sasuke's gaze revealed a hint of pain. He slowly lowered his eyelids, then gave a slight nod before hesitantly shaking his head.
Clearly, at that moment, Uchiha Sasuke was truly torn.
"I thought so. Anyone would find it hard to decide when faced with something like this. But you still need to see him once. I think Itachi is waiting for you, too. Maybe when you finally meet, you'll find the answer you're looking for. As your comrade, I just want to tell you this, Sasuke: don't lose your way, and don't act rashly. Whatever choice you make, the most important thing is that you don't end up regretting it!"
Naruto looked at Sasuke with a solemn expression and spoke in a very serious tone.
Don't let myself regret it?
Sasuke murmured those words under his breath. The confusion and uncertainty in his eyes gradually gave way to his usual clarity and