Fugaku Uchiha gently caught the unconscious Little Sasuke as he fell from the air, his heart filled with conflicting emotions.
There was the elation of an extraordinary windfall, but also a trace of heavy sorrow.
The clan massacre shown on the Light Screen three years ago remained etched into every Uchiha's heart.
For three whole years, they had proceeded cautiously, making changes at every turn. They had long since avoided that hopeless future.
Now, seeing the rupture at the Valley of the End and the brothers becoming strangers, everyone felt profoundly grateful-that tragedy would never come to pass.
Beside him, Itachi Uchiha lowered his eyes, his hands clenched tight, filled with guilt and self-reproach.
His future self had chosen betrayal and severed every bond with his younger brother, driving Sasuke into an obsessive pursuit of revenge that left him covered in wounds.
Fugaku took in his elder son's expression and gently reassured him. "Itachi, we know everything about the future."
"Sasuke knows nothing yet. You don't have to suffer alone. When the time is right, we'll tell him together."
"Those dark events never happened. Stop deliberately hiding things from your brother. Sooner or later, he'll learn everything."
Itachi Uchiha bowed his head, his voice respectful and guilt-ridden. "Yes, Father."
"Everyone, disperse." Fugaku turned toward the gathered clan members and gave a firm order.
"The Light Screen won't begin another showcase anytime soon. Go back to your training and duties."
With that said,
He carried the unconscious Sasuke home, accompanied by Itachi Uchiha and Mikoto Uchiha, intending to have a proper talk with the boy once he woke.
Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki hurried back to Konoha with Naruto.
Kushina fumed the entire way, her brows tightly knitted. "Minato, just look at that boy from the Uchiha Clan! He