In the original story, Chakra seemed capable of reincarnating. Could it be that after this Itachi died, his Chakra possessed Fugaku's son...?
In the dim room, Uchiha Madara's sharp eyes glowed with an eerie crimson light.
He knew better than anyone how naive everything he had just said was. Yet that was precisely why he had said it.
He wanted to use Elder Itachi to create the image of an ideal old man in Aokiji's mind.
He was reasonable and understanding, cared for the younger generation, loved the clan, and actively promoted the clan's integration into the village.
Yet it would be such a "simple and honest" old man who, unable to endure the village higher-ups' exclusion any longer, would ultimately commit some extreme acts.
When Aokiji discovered that the teacher he respected had done such things, his heart would surely undergo some very interesting changes...
Of course, this alone was not enough. It was merely one link in his scheme.
Emotions needed to build up continuously before they could erupt, and an eruption only needed an opportunity.
"Hashirama..."
"Your power will guide me in opening the Rinnegan."
"And your descendants will guide my juniors in inheriting my will."
"Don't you think this is fate's arrangement?"
An evil smile spread across Uchiha's lips.
Seeing Elder Itachi hold him in such high regard, Aokiji felt he ought to voice an objection to reinforce his persona. "Hey, Elder Itachi, if you want the Uchiha Clan to produce a Hokage, don't count me in. I'm just a medical ninja. I'm not going to the battlefield."
"It doesn't matter. Even if you resist it now, since you have become a ninja, your environment will push you into making a decision."
Aokiji: ...
Elder Itachi returned to the main topic. "All right, where were