Sasuke covered his ears, doubting everything before him.
"No, no, no! My brother is perfect. He was willing to bear the infamy for my sake. He was willing to become Konoha's executioner against the Uchiha clan for my safety..."
"You lied to me, you lied to me!"
Her gentle smile never changed, and her exquisite, intricate eyes seemed to see right through Sasuke's heart.
"Your brother, Uchiha Itachi, is not perfect. You may be one of the factors, but not the main one."
"The unique position of a double agent. The rift between the expectations of your parents and best friends, and the possibility of dying alongside your parents if the coup fails..."
"Many factors contributed to Uchiha Itachi's complex mindset, and the Sharingan, unique to the Uchiha Clan, led his thoughts down a path of no return."
After a brief pause, Huayue's smile remained unchanged, and her exquisite and intricate eyes Sasuke into an illusion.
The Crimson Moon reappeared, and the scene of the Night of the Massacre unfolded before their eyes.
Unlike the scene Itachi showed Sasuke, in the Night of the Massacre depicted in Huayue Uchiha Itachi, Danzo and his Root subordinates slaughtered all the old, weak, women and children of the Uchiha from the outside in.
"By order of Lord Danzo, except for Uchiha Sasuke, every single Uchiha Clan, regardless of age or gender, shall be executed!"
The Root commander's tone was icy in the Tsukuyomi, and the scene that followed made Sasuke's veins bulge and his limbs go cold.
Four invisible barriers rose out of thin air, and numerous Root ninjas guarded the outer perimeter of the barriers, strictly prohibiting any unauthorized personnel from approaching.
A bloody and brutal massacre unfolded, and Sasuke could only watch helplessly as Huayue tried to stop it, only to find that his once resilient heart had been pierced by countless arrows, leaving him powerless to do anything about it.
Unbeknownst to him, Tsukuyomi had been broken, and Sasuke knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face.
" Danzo... Konoha... Bastards, a bunch of bastards!"
Seeing this, Huayue's brows were indifferent as she gently patted Sasuke's shoulder.
"The so-called ninja is someone who, even if they are with their comrades day and night and their brothers die in battle beside them, will spare no effort to complete their mission. This is how the world and the nobility define ninjas, who are also known as tools."
"The noble families of the Five Great Nations need tools to maintain their status as great states, and the people of the small states need tools to protect their land and wealth from invasion by outsiders."
"Children born in Ninja Village often feel confused about themselves and their lives, leading them to make choices that defy reason."
For a moment, Sasuke was slightly stunned and subconsciously looked at Huayue.
"What do you want to do? Try to persuade me to give up my hatred for Konoha?"
"I just want you to put this hatred in the right place, to destroy the twisted logic at the bottom of the Ninja World, so that millions of children who are as confused as Itachi can grow up peacefully into adulthood and embrace peace."
The two pairs of Mangekyō gazed at each other, but Sasuke didn't notice the hint of falsehood in their eyes.
"What should we do?"
Upon hearing this, Huayue's smile widened, and she gave Sasuke an answer that took him by surprise.
"Just do what you love: spiritual practice, taking walks, seeking revenge..."
As they finished speaking, under Sasuke's puzzled gaze, the two figures disappeared into the Valley of the End and returned to Sasuke's home.
" Danzo will succeed as the Fifth Hokage in three days. Whether you seek revenge or not is up to you. I am only providing you with the opportunity."
The sound faded into the distance, and on the living room table sat a steaming food box, as if certain that Sasuke had not eaten.
" Danzo, the Fifth Hokage..."
With his joints cracking, Danzo watched as his brother, who had borne the brunt of everything for the Konoha High Command and the village itself, committed suicide before his very eyes, dying in the wilderness, while Danzo was about to ascend to the position of Hokage.
" Huayue? Uchiha Huayue! You're listening, aren't you? Help me replace my brother's eyes. I want to use Itachi's eyes so he can see Danzo's Danzo death!"
"Let's talk after we eat. The place will be the same, you know..."
Meanwhile, in Konoha, inside the Root Headquarters...
"What did you say? Ryuma is missing? How is that possible? How could Orochimaru's messenger possibly have dealt with Ryuma?!"
Danzo shocked. An unexpected turn of events had occurred before his eyes, causing him to feel a vague unease.
Aburame Ryoma was an elite Danzo trusted by Danzo. When he and Orochimaru forced Yakushi Nonō, Ryoma accompanied him as his personal bodyguard.
The elite of the Aburame Clan, one of the top masters in the Root, disappeared in the face of an envoy!
What does this mean? Is Orochimaru behind this, or is there something wrong with the identity of this messenger?
Doubts, like clouds and mist, layer upon layer, Danzo within them.
"Pass on my order: the Root members shall conduct a covert investigation. There shall be no changes in the outside world for the time being. We must ensure that no unrest occurs before I succeed Hokage."
With a shift in his gaze, Danzo coldly. Once he succeeded as the Fifth Hokage and everything settled down, he would eliminate the stubborn elements in Konoha one by one!
The following day, Konoha decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations in preparation for the succession ceremony of the Fifth Hokage.
At the same time, news of the Allied Shinobi Forces was also relayed to the heads of various shinobi clans.
In contrast to the celebrations of the common people, the high-ranking officials of Konoha were deeply worried about the impending war.
Hyuga Main House Hyuga Hiashi branch, stared at the intelligence report in his hand and silently pushed it toward Hinata.
"I thought there was still time, but I didn't expect that war was about to break out again. The reason for the Fourth Great Ninja War was not the conflict between the Five Great Villages, but the dark organization of the Ninja World."
"War... No matter what kind of war it is, Konoha will always be the ultimate victor."
Her pretty face radiated confidence, and her Byakugan held unwavering determination for someone. Hyuga Hiashi frowned slightly and shook his head helplessly.
Victory is inevitable, but what kind of distribution of benefits will occur during this period? What the Hyuga Main House will gain is what a qualified clan leader should care about.
'Perhaps it's still too early for Hinata.'
Thinking of this, Hiashi sighed deeply.
Compared to the Hyuga Main House, which is already in decline, the Hyuga Branch House branch family should be full of ambition and eager to prove their worth to Konoha.
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and before we know it, it's late at night.
Throughout Konoha, figures wandered aimlessly out of their homes. Neither the patrolling ninjas, Ninja Dogs, nor the ANBU Anbu of Yakumi noticed these figures.
Click!
Nara Shikaku awoke from his dream to find himself fully clothed and sitting at a long stone table.
Apart from him, all the clan heads and patriarchs of the major clans in Konoha were seated there.
"I apologize for disturbing you all while you were sleeping, but since this concerns the safety of Konoha, please consider it carefully and give your opinions."