In the evening, Uchiha Clan, Naka Shrine.
Pairs of scarlet eyes looked left and right, unable to find the figure they wanted to see, and several Police Force elites were full of complaints.
"Uchiha Huayue, that guy didn't attend the clan meeting?"
"Forget it, I didn't expect that guy to come. After all, he is Uchiha's 'mainstay', comparable to Uchiha Madara's lunatic."
Several Police Force members kept complaining about each other, but the jealousy and resentment in their hearts filled the surface.
If Uchiha Huayue was willing to come forward today, Third Hokage would have left those medical class ninjas in Konoha Military Police Force's prison. How could the trouble have reached this level?
The bonfire was swaying, crackling and splashing with sparks. Fugaku's eyes were lowered, and his ears were full of the Uchiha people's dissatisfaction with the village.
Ever since Uchiha Clan was driven to the edge of the village, this dissatisfaction has grown day by day. Especially since Hyuga Branch House moved, it has aroused opposition from many tribesmen.
Some tribesmen even believed that Hyuga Branch House was just a dog raised by Uchiha Huayue, and they wanted to show off their power.
However, as clan leaders, Fugaku and Huayue joined forces to resist such behavior, which made the Uchiha clansmen who were already holding their breath inside and wanted to vent their anger in vain.
This conflict also had the support of the Uchiha Clan radicals. Although Fugaku was called the patriarch, he had to participate in it because of the coercion of his clan members.
No one noticed that in the corner of the clan meeting, Uchiha Itachi watched with cold eyes, but his thoughts went back to the day before Third Great Ninja War ended.
It was a brutal killing battlefield, with Konoha, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure fighting.
Every minute and every second, there are Explosive Tag and Huo Guang soaring into the sky, and countless shuriken Kunai are like a violent storm.
Ninja and Ninja kept waving Kunai, looking at each other with eyes filled with anger and hatred.
Negative emotions are like a plague, constantly spreading on the battlefield of panic and excitement, and lives are constantly disappearing in the ninjutsu and sharp blades.
War, endless war, over and over again, constantly replaying each other's situation on the battlefield.
Dark clouds swept across the sky, and the raindrops were cold and indifferent, washing over the battlefield below that was stained with a sea of blood, and all this made it difficult for the young Itachi to let go.
At the end of the war, Itachi wandered around the battlefield and personally killed a Iwa-nin who tried to kill him. The confusion in his eyes is still unforgettable.
"Father, why does he want to kill me?"
"This is, Great Ninja War... a war between countries..."
During that war, Itachi, who was seeking the meaning of life, couldn't help but ask everyone who had a unique view on life.
"What is the meaning of life?"
"Life has no meaning unless it can obtain eternity. Human beings are such fragile and powerless creatures..."
The man who looked like a snake had a cold and stiff smile and gave his answer in a low voice.
"Meaning inherently represents nothingness and is nothing more than a product of human creation. But as long as you survive, you will eventually find your purpose, just like this troublesome snake."
The eyes under Demon Fox Mask seemed to radiate goodwill and also gave another insight.
Similarly, Itachi, who wanted to find the meaning and goal of his life, met Shisui, a being who could truly care and guide him and whom he regarded as his elder brother.
"The meaning of life? I don't know this profound question, but I just want to see Konoha, who has been protected by his ancestors and fathers, embrace peace. I think this is my meaning."
Just like the dark soil receiving rays of morning light, the ferret who had always been hiding his heart found the meaning of his existence at that moment.
Yes, peace is what people should really have.
Especially after the birth of little Sasuke, Itachi increasingly believed from his heart that a world without war was the world where his younger brother should live.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and conflicts and conflicts between Uchiha and the village quietly turned Itachi's hopes into dust.
"I already understand the clan's demands. I will personally discuss this matter with Uchiha Huayue."
"Once similar things happen again, Hyuga Branch House will not stand by and watch. You should also restrain your attitude towards Hyuga Branch House."
After giving his own answer and warning the Uchiha tribe members, the clan meeting ended here.
Just after Shisui and Fugaku said goodbye, Itachi, who was about to leave with his parents, suddenly felt his shoulders sink. He saw his father with a smile on his face and told him some unexpected news.
"Itachi, Lord Hokage wants to recruit you to join Anbu. We will discuss it in detail when we get home. Let's go."
Late at night, the moonlight was obscured by dark clouds, the lights were weak and distorted, and the candlelight flickered.
The atmosphere was depressing, and there was a slight dullness in the air.
Finally, Fugaku spoke first, breaking the silence in the room.
"As expected of my son, you were promoted to Chunin at the age of ten, and now you are favored by Anbu. You are great, but you are still some distance away from the real pillar of Uchiha."
The words were very gratifying, but there was no hint of heartfelt happiness in his tone. Especially when it came to Anbu, the haze in his eyes became a little heavier.
"Anbu is not like an ordinary ninja who performs tasks. Only the elite can be favored by Lord Hokage and Danzo, who is the chief instructor."
"However, there is one thing I want to declare in advance. You are not only the future Anbu Ninja, but also the bridge of communication between Konoha and Uchiha."
As soon as the words came out, Itachi, who was already a little dissatisfied with Uchiha's attitude, was inexplicably stunned.
"You have also seen that Uchiha Clan has become very restless now, but the damage caused by the war is mutual. I am also looking for the reason for the harmonious coexistence of the village and the clan."
"Now, the village and Uchiha Clan lack a bridge to communicate with each other. You are my son and the Uchiha Itachi of the clan. This important task will fall on you."
Fugaku hadn't noticed yet, but a hint of imperceptible disappointment flashed through Uchiha Itachi's eyes, but he still nodded in promise.
"Yes, Father."
'One clan after another, your Sharingan can only see Uchiha Clan, father...'
At the same time, inside Uchiha Huayue's mansion.
"Uchiha Clan and Third Hokage are in conflict. Don't worry. One of the two parties will always retreat. This is the tone of maintaining peace."
"Wrinkling your brows too much will make you look older. What's bothering you?"
Black hair like a waterfall spread across her chest, and there was a hint of helplessness in her bright ruby eyes.
Leaning beside him, Yuhi Kurenai expressed his troubles.
"It's the child of the Kurama Clan. Kurama Clan is good at Genjutsu, but now there is no ninja who is proficient in Genjutsu. The clan leader of the Kurama Clan wants to ask me to be that child's teacher..."