For the Sake of the Clan, He Worried Himself Sick

Fugaku Uchiha's helpless expression made Itachi's heart sink.

Judging from his appearance, he has most likely already compromised with his tribe.

The tribespeople's demands were very simple: they refused to issue a public apology to the villagers and refused to compensate for any of the expenses.

In other words, they rejected the mediation proposal from the Konoha Village leadership.

Some members of the clan even brazenly talked about rebellion yesterday afternoon.

These words might not mean much to the members of the Uchiha Clan.

But if this gets back to other people, the consequences could be very serious.

"Father, if you do not accept the mediation plan proposed by the three generations of elders, how do you intend to handle this incident?"

Itachi snapped out of his daze and, seeing that Fugaku Uchiha seemed unsure how to continue the conversation, took the initiative to ask.

He now wants to find out as soon as possible what happened yesterday afternoon after he left.

"Itachi..."

Fugaku Uchiha was struggling internally, hesitating.

I'm considering whether or not to tell him about it now and tell him my decision.

After all, this is a matter of great importance.

Itachi is now not only a member of the Uchiha Clan, but also the son of Fugaku Uchiha.

At the same time, he was also one of the direct members of the ANBU under the Third Hokage of Konoha.

The ANBU, who are directly under the Hokage, must be absolutely loyal to the Hokage and to Konoha; this is one of the necessary conditions for selection.

So once that secret is revealed, even though he's his own son, can Itachi keep it a secret?

Fugaku Uchiha was constantly agonizing over this question.

At this moment, Itachi's heart was even more aching than before.

Because he had already guessed the outcome.

"It's getting late, Itachi."

"You should go back and rest first. I'll talk to you about these things properly when I have time."

Fugaku Uchiha ultimately decided not to tell his son about it for the time being.

Upon hearing these words, Itachi's burning passion gradually cooled.

"So, Father."

"Is there no way to salvage the situation? Even if Brother Shisui and I use all our savings, can't we do our best to change things?"

Itachi lowered his head and asked in a low voice.

Fugaku Uchiha remained silent, and after a while, the situation remained unchanged.

Itachi slowly raised his head and saw his father standing with his arms crossed, looking at him with a serious expression.

"For the next period of time, you also need to keep a close eye on the movements of the village's higher-ups. If they make any new decisions, remember to let us know."

"Itachi, don't forget, you are not only my son, you are also an important member of the Uchiha Clan."

"Your attitude also matters in determining the future of the Uchiha Clan."

Although it wasn't stated too explicitly.

But Itachi instantly understood the meaning behind Fugaku Uchiha's words.

So, they're using this method again, mentally manipulating me...

Itachi was extremely distressed at this moment.

But he showed no outward reaction, simply saying calmly, as if nothing had happened, "I understand."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards his room.

Because he had gone to bed early the night before, Sasuke woke up refreshed and, as usual, went to find his brother Itachi.

He hoped his brother could accompany him to the training ground today.

But when they arrived at Itachi's room, they discovered that his brother wasn't there at all.

Sasuke was a little confused. "Strange, where did my brother go?"

"Could they be going on a mission...?"

Because parents also have their own work and things to do.

I'm basically not home during the day.

Sasuke usually lives with his older brother.

This is one of the reasons why the two brothers have such a good relationship.

At that moment, Sasuke jogged to the front hall and saw his mother Uchiha Mikoto, busily making breakfast.

Upon inquiry, it was learned that Itachi had already left early in the morning.

"They didn't even tell me...?"

"What's wrong with my brother?"

Sasuke was a little disappointed.

However, the thought that his brother might have gone to carry out an important mission made him less unhappy.

After breakfast, Sasuke left home alone and headed to the training grounds outside the village.

He thought to himself, "My brother isn't here, but Naruto will definitely arrive on time with Uncle Lin Yan."

It wouldn't be a bad idea to do today's routine training with Naruto first.

Meanwhile, Itachi found Shisui.

"I'm sorry, Brother Shisui..."

The moment Itachi saw Shisui, he bowed his head and apologized.

"What's wrong, Itachi?"

Shisui sensed something was wrong.

Itachi isn't the kind of person who apologizes easily.

Unless something happens that he also feels powerless to change.

for example...

Sure enough, just as Shisui was speculating, Itachi spoke again, "Father has probably made some kind of agreement with the clansmen."

"Although he hasn't told me what happened after I left the rally yesterday afternoon."

"But after I parted from you, I returned home and met my father."

"I told Father about the decision that Brother Shisui and I had discussed, but his reaction was very indifferent, even implying that we shouldn't interfere..."

With some worry and distress, Itachi told Shisui the whole story of the conversation between father and son when he met Fugaku Uchiha in the early morning.

After hearing his explanation, Shisui's expression immediately became serious.

"Is that so...?"

"Brother Shisui, yesterday I heard some clansmen not only refuse to publicly apologize and compensate the villagers for their losses, but they are even clamoring and trying to incite the Uchiha Clan to rebel."

Itachi also recounted this matter.

Since Shisui wasn't present yesterday, he probably wouldn't know these details.

Of course, this is just Itachi's own opinion.

In fact, Shisui already knew all this.

So after hearing Itachi say that, Shisui simply sighed deeply.

"The tribespeople's ideas are too radical..."

"This will only bring more trouble to our Uchiha Clan, and also cause greater problems for the village."

After saying Shisui, Shisui fell silent.

Because it involves one's own family.

He didn't know what kind of evaluation to make at this moment.

"Brother Shisui, shall we go and explain this situation to the Third Hokage?"

"Perhaps... the Third Generation Lord will have a solution!"

Itachi suddenly remembered this and hurriedly made the suggestion.

Shisui didn't answer immediately; he was considering things much more deeply and further than Itachi.

But after careful consideration, Shisui finally took a deep breath in resignation.

"Given the current situation, it seems this is the only way, Itachi."

"By the way, how is Sasuke?"

Suddenly, Shisui asked a question.