This is indeed a world where people eat people.
But 99% of people are still 'forced' to kill, rather than taking the initiative to kill. They make such a choice to protect themselves and those they cherish, regardless of high-sounding reasons such as justice and peace, just because they want to live well in this world, nothing more!
At the very least, Shōji has always held such a realistic attitude. When guiding Itachi, Deidara, and Kurotsuchi, he is more or less transmitting this idea. How the three of them view it and how they will grow in the future naturally depends on their own choices.
But at this stage, there is no doubt that it will be affected by Shōji.
The three people who have adapted step by step are gradually losing their youthfulness and immaturity. In the first C-rank mission, there will still be three people who are hesitant, disgusted, and even trembling. With the accumulation of experience, they are becoming more and more mature.
It's not a question of whether it's right or not, it's a question of what they have to do!
Kurotsuchi and Deidara may still be at a relatively confused and even numb stage, but Itachi is already more mature and can think about these issues independently. The world is contradictory, chaotic and extremely incorrect. Ever since the clan left Konoha, Itachi has been thinking about this problem. Why are there constant disputes and fighting between people?
He once asked his father about this issue.
Fugaku did not answer directly, but let Itachi think for himself. Now that he joined the team led by Shōji, Itachi undoubtedly found another being who could guide him. After completing the mission of escorting the caravan again and killing the bandits who came to rob him.
On the way back to the village, taking a break.
While Kurotsuchi and Deidara both fell into a deep sleep.
Itachi came to Shōji who was keeping vigil.
Ask Shōji about your deepest doubts.
"Why do people hate each other so much? Are there such constant disputes? Why has no one ever considered sitting down and having a good talk? The country is like this, the village is like this, we Uchiha Clan once and Konoha were like this too, why is this? Shōji-san!"
Seeing Itachi approaching, Shōji could probably guess that his talented boy must have some doubts and ask him.
Among Original Work, Shisui is Itachi's leader. It is even an exaggeration to say that Shisui is not without some responsibility for Itachi's crazy choice later. If he could guide Itachi in a more correct way, he would not die.
Itachi probably wouldn't make that choice.
The tragic ending of the family's destruction not only represents Itachi's madness, but also Itachi's despair. It was precisely because he could not see any possibility that for his brother, Itachi raised the sharp and bloody butcher knife. This is a kind of twisted love.
Of course the main responsibility lies with Itachi, but don't the environment and Shisui, including the third generation, Danzo, and even Itachi's own parents - Fugaku and Mikoto, have no responsibility at all?
No!
In Shōji's view, these people are all more or less related. The difference is only in the size of the responsibility. Itachi is undoubtedly a genius. When he was young, he was just a blank sheet of paper. The older people need to shoulder the responsibility of leading!
As I have said before, Shōji will never flaunt that he is righteous, let alone say that what he does is correct.
All his actions are based on his own interests!
Shōji has no intention of discussing or interfering with other people's choices, but since Itachi belongs to the Uchiha Clan, Shōji definitely hopes that Itachi can go on the road of safeguarding the interests of the clan instead of being a pick-pocket.
Therefore, at this moment, at such a delicate time point, Shōji's expression became very serious when he heard Itachi's question.
After pondering for a while.
"Because of profit!"
Shōji also looked at Itachi with an extremely serious and stern expression and responded Responded.
He will not deal with Itachi just because of his young age. Even if he has no memory of Original Work in his previous life, Shōji has always felt that the more you face a child, the more you must deal with it with a serious attitude, because your words and deeds will greatly affect the child's growth and his future choices!
"Profit?"
Itachi frowned slightly, looked at Shōji with an expression that seemed to be understanding, but also seemed to be confused, and asked in a low voice.
"Yes, it's just because of profit. To put it bluntly, humans are actually just higher-level creatures. Compared with other creatures in this world, the only thing we have more than us is that we have wisdom, but the rest is no different!"
Shōji looked at Itachi and said in a slightly low voice.
"Many people always feel that the reason why there are constant disputes between countries and between ninja villages and ninja villages is because the accumulated hatred is too deep. This cannot be said to be a wrong understanding, but it must be said that this is only a superficial reason!"
"The core reason is still the struggle for interests!"
"Otherwise, where did the first dispute come from? After all, there was no so-called hatred issue at that time, right? Itachi!"
Shōji's hands were crossed in front of him, and his eyes became extremely deep at this moment.
The words that spoke directly to the deepest part of people's hearts. Even though Itachi was only eight years old, but when Shōji spoke so thoroughly and clearly, he could still easily understand the true meaning of these words. And precisely because of this, Itachi showed an expression of disbelief and said, "Is that because of this?"
"Isn't this enough? Itachi, the human heart is very greedy, and interests do not necessarily always point to a certain thing, but refer to the most instinctive pursuit and greed of the human heart. Just like you, isn't there something that cannot be taken away? Isn't there something that once touched, will be protected at all costs, and even after being destroyed, it will not hesitate to turn into a demon to take revenge?"
Shōji looked at Itachi and spoke next.
Itachi was shocked again.
Respect yourself and others and think in their shoes.
Shōji said these words later.
It was what really made Itachi wake up. Yes, he himself also had the reverse scale hidden deep in his heart. That was an existence that no one could touch. That was his younger brother, Uchiha Sasuke, who was still less than three years old at this time.
Itachi simply imagined the scene where someone hurt his brother and even caused his brother's death. Itachi had the urge to destroy the entire world, and this was when such thoughts emerged deep in his heart.
Itachi himself had a shuddering feeling.
He has always considered himself a pacifist!
I want to find every way to eliminate hatred and usher in true peace in the world.