Konoha Street.
The Four Uchiha, having just weathered a storm of revelations, strolled along the bustling street.
In contrast to the relaxed atmosphere around them, their conversation carried the relief that followed a heavy burden, along with a touch of black humor.
From either side of the street, villagers occasionally greeted them warmly.
At the sight of Genya and Itachi in particular, many young girls whispered excitedly among themselves, their eyes shining.
The Uchiha Clan of today had long since undergone a complete transformation.
Uchiha Fugaku walked with his hands behind his back, gazing at the lively street, but he could not help sighing, his brow furrowed in disbelief.
"I still can't believe it... that boy... Obito Uchiha. I remember what he was like as a child, always late to the Ninja Academy, shouting about how he would become Hokage. He was so kindhearted that he would help an old woman slowly cross the road, delaying an entire team's departure for a mission..."
He shook his head, his tone conflicted.
"How could a child like that... a little clumsy, perhaps, but good at heart, turn into what he is now? Obsessive, insane, calling himself a wraith, plotting to engulf the world in an illusory dream... What's more, the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was the teacher he adored."
Walking beside Fugaku, Genya raised an eyebrow at that and teased him.
"Well, you can't judge someone solely by what they were like as a kid. Just like a few years ago in the Land of Fire Capital-could you have imagined that your 'wonderful son' here, Uchiha Itachi, would wipe out those people shouting about Uchiha idiots, along with the shelter housing their elderly, women, and children, without so much as changing his expression? Not even a dog made it out."
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