Fugaku looked at his eldest son who felt that he could be comparable to Shisui and Shōji in the future. His face revealed an unprecedented gentleness. He patted Itachi gently on the shoulder and said, "Itachi, although you are still young, my father believes that you can definitely understand the current situation of the clan. Life or death is a choice we cannot refuse."
"The village can no longer accommodate us, but even so, we don't want to really be enemies with the village. After all, this is the 'hometown' where our clan has survived for decades. There are still some friends from outside the clan, as well as the vast majority of innocent ordinary people. You should understand that if a fierce conflict breaks out between the clan and the village, it will easily cause great damage. This is a situation that our clan and the village do not want to see. Therefore, leaving is our best choice!"
"It may seem a little too early and cruel to you, but I hope you can adapt and get used to it as soon as possible. This is your responsibility, Itachi!"
Since the moment he brought the four-year-old Itachi to the battlefield three years ago, Fugaku really did not treat his eldest son as a child. In other words, Fugaku respected Itachi's personality and independence. Although this approach also led to disastrous consequences in Original Work, in terms of the essence of the method, there was nothing wrong with it.
This time around the clan's breakaway plan, there was a high probability that he would die in Konoha. Then Itachi would become the eldest male in the family. Fugaku hoped that his children could grow up faster.
This is what Fugaku expects from Itachi.
Itachi can obviously understand the meaning of his father's words, and the most important thing is that Itachi at this period has not really been 'poisoned' by the so-called 'Will of Fire' headed by Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzō!
The previous confusion gradually dissipated under Fugaku's explanation. Itachi seemed to be able to understand these words to some extent. The atmosphere in the clan and the radical ideas of certain clan members could be understood even by Itachi who did not join Clan Meeting. If these clansmen really wanted to start a rebellion, it would indeed be a devastating result for the clan and the village.
Leaving is the best option.
The thought of this.
The expression in Itachi's pupils was also a little clearer, and the slightly stronger hands still showed the hesitation of this Uchiha Clan genius. Fugaku did not mean that his 7-year-old child should understand and accept reality all at once.
"Itachi, this is life, this is reality!"
Adults still need some adaptation and buffering, let alone children, but Fugaku believes that his eldest son will grow up on his own!
After patting Itachi's shoulder gently at the end, Fugaku strode away from home. The preparations for the clan's departure were almost in progress. The next step was to go to Military Police Force to make a maze. They had to look as normal as possible to buy more time for the clan.
Itachi looked at his father's leaving figure, with a mixture of understanding and confusion in his pupils.
It must be said.
This time point is really good, and it is a timeline where Itachi is still within the range of "normal people". If it is the time point before and after Shisui's death in Original Work, once Itachi learns that the clan is escaping from the plan, he will definitely report it to Third Hokage and others immediately.
Of course, in that case, there will be different changes. It can only be said that during this period, Shōji guided Uchiha Clan to make such a choice. It was really the best time and there would not be too many unexpected factors.
The remaining question is how many people in their clan can successfully escape from Konohagakure!
'I hope everything goes smoothly... '
Itachi, who was only 7 years old at the moment, was extremely weak in terms of movement and thinking. Passive acceptance was the reality he had to face. He hugged his brother tightly in his arms and looked at his mother who appeared behind him with a gentle look.
"Mom, let me help you make some preparations!"
"Yeah!"
Mikoto nodded softly.
Followed by.
The mother and son walked back to the bedroom. If nothing unexpected happened, there would be one day before they would leave Konoha!
This was also when Uchiha Clan had already made preliminary preparations for leaving the village.
The other side.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had waited until early morning without waiting for his disciple to arrive, now had a stern look on his face.
You must know that this disciple of yours has never been late for no reason, let alone absent directly. Even if there is something important, another person will be arranged to communicate.
But not today.
For a full night, seven or eight hours, Third started at ten o'clock in the night and waited until five or six o'clock in the morning. He still did not see the figure of his disciple, which made Hiruzen Sarutobi feel alarmed!
It's not that Hiruzen Sarutobi has already suspected Orochimaru at this time, but combined with the incident of the Uchiha Clan and the serious disappearance case currently happening in the village, Hiruzen Sarutobi is very worried about whether something happened to his disciple.
Although with Orochimaru's personal strength.
There is almost no one in Shinobi World today who can quietly get rid of him, but nothing can be said for sure.
"Shadow!"
"Yes!"
The thought of possible serious unfolding.
Third immediately called out the Anbu who was sent out to inform Orochimaru last night.
"You immediately lead two teams directly to Orochimaru's home. If there is any unexpected situation, immediately investigate thoroughly and return as soon as possible to report. Do you understand!?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the brown-haired Anbu in front of him and said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Lord Third!"
The manly Anbu suddenly lowered his head and responded. Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's wave, he dodged and left the place immediately. After summoning two teams of Anbu members, he quickly rushed towards Orochimaru's residence.
After his direct subordinate Anbu left.
Third still felt uneasy, always feeling that something was about to happen, just when he decided to summon his two old partners again.
Shimura Danzō arrived one step ahead of schedule.
With a gloomy look on his face, he told Sarutobi Hiruzen a very shocking news.
"What did you say? Uchiha Clan seems to be moving and exhibiting some weird behavior!? Can you confirm this? Danzo!?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, looked at Danzo with a very surprised expression, and asked in a slightly higher pitch.