Recalling his time in Konoha, Hokage-sama often spoke up for the Uchiha's situation, doing his best to mediate the conflict between the Family and the Village.
Those warm memories formed a sharp contrast with his father's rage inside the tent at this moment, filling his heart with confusion and loss.
He quietly lifted a corner of the canvas and glimpsed his father's Crimson Three-Tomoe Sharingan; what churned within was not calm anger, but a paranoia and malice that was nearly out of control.
This scene caused the monument in his heart of "Father is a hero" to quietly crack.
In his view, his father's behavior was not only lacking the grace of a Clan Chief, but was also a sign of disrespect toward Konoha and Hokage-sama.
Especially when he heard his father roar, "I, Uchiha Fugaku, have risked my life for Konoha, and all I get in return is suspicion, being plundered, and being looked down upon!" Itachi's gaze became even more complex.
He acknowledged the sacrifices of the Clan Members and felt for his father's pressure, but he always firmly believed that Konoha would not forget the Uchiha's contributions, and Hokage-sama would certainly not deliberately suppress the Family.
His father's accusations, in his eyes, became "insatiable" and "making a mountain out of a molehill."
A cold wind blew across the battlefield, lifting Itachi's bangs and blowing away the last trace of hesitation in his heart.
The angry cursing inside the tent continued, but he no longer had the courage to keep listening.
He slowly retreated, his figure vanishing into the shadows outside the tent. In those deep black eyes, the conflict gradually faded, replaced by a trace of imperceptible dissatisfaction—dissatisfaction with his father's "unreasonable behavior" and "slandering the Hokage."
This seed of dissatisfaction was quietly planted in his heart.
He was still too young to see through the schemes and calculations of the Konoha High Command, nor could he understand the humiliation and anger of his father being sidelined.
He only knew that his father's actions ran contrary to his belief in "protecting Konoha" and were incompatible with his perception of "justice" and "respect."
In the distance, the light of Ninjutsu collisions illuminated the night sky, and the sounds of slaughter on the battlefield remained incessant. Itachi stood in the shadows, looking toward the tent, his gaze gradually becoming firm.
He told himself that no matter what his father did, he would uphold his own beliefs, protect Konoha, and safeguard the "justice" in his heart.
Little did he know that this seed of dissatisfaction would take Root and sprout as the conflict between the Family and the Village continued in the years to come, eventually growing into an insurmountable chasm that would push him and his Family to opposite sides.
Inside the tent, Fugaku was completely unaware of the change in his son's heart outside.
He was still immersed in his rage at being slighted and marginalized, his resentment toward Konoha deepening. He never imagined that his every word and action was quietly altering his son's life trajectory, planting a fatal hidden danger for the Uchiha's future... While the roar of Earth Release from the secret base in the Land of Whirlpools still echoed through the mountains, Uchiha Xia Yin had already set out on the road to the frontline camp with Chi and Yan.
He had changed out of his smoke-stained Root disguise into a moon-white casual outfit with a black haori over it. The collar was embroidered with the intricate Uchiha fan pattern, and his long hair was loosely tied behind his head. He toyed with a Kirigakure Ninja identification token in his hand, his pace as light as if he were strolling through the woods, with no sense of urgency about heading to a life-and-death battlefield.
"Leaving the base to Xiu and the others, there's no need to worry at all." Shine flicked his finger, and the token traced a smooth arc in the air before landing steadily back in his palm. His tone was casual yet filled with absolute certainty. "Our team has everyone playing their part, a perfect match—Hien and Crimson are sisters and the only two Medical Ninja in the team. Their 'Twin Healing Meridian Technique' can guide the Meridians without releasing the Chakra Seal. Leaving those fifty-three heavily injured Clan Members to them, recovery is only a matter of time."
Chi followed on the left, carrying a bulging medical scroll. Hearing this, he nodded in agreement. "Hien and her sister's Medical Ninjutsu is indeed unique. During the last battlefield emergency, even penetrating wounds could have their bleeding stopped quickly."
"But when it comes to breakthroughs, it's still you and Genki's Genjutsu that are top-tier. The 'Bringer-of-Darkness Technique' combined with 'Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change' makes pinning down a Hidden Mist squad effortless."
"Genjutsu is merely about attacking the enemy's mind." Shine chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the battle-hungry Yan beside him. "On the other hand, you, Jin, and Yan—the Taijutsu and swordsmanship of you three are superb. Few can gain an advantage in a direct confrontation. Yan has been holding back all this way; I suppose you've been itching for a chance to practice?"
Yan was tall and sturdy, with two finely forged tachi hanging at his waist. Hearing this, he grinned, revealing a bit of ferocity. "I haven't had a good fight in seven days; my hands are itching!"
"Our team also has Yue, Chen, and Xiu—three all-around Ninja. They are balanced and formidable in Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Genjutsu—Yue's scouting and counter-scouting are second to none. Within five hundred meters, even the slightest Chakra fluctuation can't escape her perception. Leaving the base's security to her, Konoha and Hidden Mist spies won't be able to get close at all."
"Chen's defensive Ninjutsu is even more top-tier. The hardness of his Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall is comparable to steel. With him guarding the expanded base's defenses, it's foolproof."
"Xiu's team command ability is even more beyond words. With a record of zero casualties in ten S-rank missions, having him integrate and train those eighty-plus Clan Members will definitely allow them to quickly form a combat force."
"It's precisely because they are holding the fort that we can feel at ease coming out to stir things up." Shine waved his hand, his tone still relaxed. "What's the rush? The battlefield won't end just because I arrive a moment earlier."
"The Hidden Mist spies have eyes. When they see the clan crest on us and feel the aura of you and Chi, they naturally won't dare to step forward rashly. If there are any who are truly blind, it won't be too late to deal with them then."
The three continued westward, passing battlefield ruins all along the way.
Broken ninja swords were thrust into the scorched earth, and dried blood had formed dark brown patches on the ground. Occasionally, the remains of abandoned tents and scattered scrolls could be seen.
The air was filled with the lingering smell of gunpowder and blood, and even the wind carried an aura of slaughter. Yet Shine still walked leisurely, even stopping when passing a mountain spring to scoop up some clear water with a leaf for a few sips, as if he were admiring the scenery along the way.
Chi shook his head helplessly, secretly circulating his Chakra to enhance his perception. As a Ninja skilled in Taijutsu and swordsmanship, although he wasn't as specialized in scouting as Yue, he could still detect movements within a hundred meters.
Yan, on the other hand, was like a beast ready to pounce. His gaze swept over every hidden corner, and the Chakra around him was as tangible as if it were compressed, yet it still gave off a chilling pressure...
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