"I don't know either."
Uchiha Shisui said, "After what the Eighth Hokage and the others did, I felt that it would be difficult for the village to trust us Uchiha anymore. That's why we are still here now."
"One is the attitude shown by the Fugaku clan chief."
"The other one is the Hokage, who has been very tolerant of us."
"However, the villagers may not necessarily be able to accept the Uchiha again."
"unless..."
Luo Sha's eyes flickered.
"Unless what?"
"Unless someone from the Uchiha clan steps forward and saves Konoha in a life-or-death crisis, becoming a hero of Konoha, then the villagers of Konoha will not be able to overcome their previous grudges."
Uchiha Shisui gave a wry smile.
"But that's impossible. Even if Konoha faced such a huge crisis, the Uchiha clan wouldn't have anyone that strong."
"Or perhaps, we could go back in time and stop the Uchiha rebellion."
"But that's also impossible."
"Once the Uchiha rebels, there will be no turning back..."
Uchiha Shisui turned towards Rasa.
"Senior Xuan, what do you think?"
Rasa patted Uchiha Shisui on the shoulder and smiled.
"I believe it doesn't necessarily have to be that way."
"The villagers' hatred for the Uchiha is the hatred of the Uchiha rebels. I believe that as long as we show the villagers enough sincerity and kindness, they will definitely be able to gradually accept us."
"And there's the Hokage too, the Hokage should be able to help us."
Uchiha Shisui carefully examined "Uchiha Gen," never expecting that within the Uchiha clan, there was someone with even more benevolent expectations for the village than himself.
But if the Uchiha did that, would the village really accept it?
Uchiha Shisui loved the village, but he wasn't that optimistic.
"Senior Xuan, this is probably very difficult."
"Just because it's difficult doesn't mean we shouldn't do it."
Rasa said, "We Uchiha can't stay like this forever. It's too unfair to future Uchiha. They haven't done anything, but they're being ostracized by the village."
Uchiha Shisui paused for a moment, then fell into deep thought.
Luo Sha got up and walked outside.
They arrived outside the Uchiha compound.
Just as Uchiha Tessho had said, the villagers of Konoha now harbor deep hatred for the Uchiha clan.
One hostile look after another.
There are also those who openly curse behind people's backs.
Some children threw stones, rotten eggs...
Luo Sha did not resist, enduring the beatings and scoldings with a smile.
However, the villagers not only did not stop, but became even more furious.
"Uchiha Gen is still laughing!"
What is he laughing at?
"Are you mocking Konoha for being so thoroughly wounded by the Uchiha?"
"Shameless! Utterly shameless!"
I really want to kill him!
...
Most of the villagers in Konoha did not know about the Uchiha clan; they only knew that the Uchiha had suddenly rebelled, killed many villagers, and then fled Konoha.
Luo Sha explained to the villagers.
"Everyone, we are not the Uchiha rebels, we are the Uchiha of Konoha, we are also victims. I understand your anger, but we really have no ill will towards the village."
"We deeply love Konoha."
"I know that we Uchiha do have many problems."
"A rogue ninja like Uchiha Madara has emerged."
"Another insubordinate has emerged, like Uchiha Setsuna."
"But we also have someone like Uchiha Kagami who has been recognized by the Second Hokage. I can swear to God that I have absolutely no ill will towards Konoha."
Rasa deliberately mentioned Uchiha Kagami.
"I would never hurt anyone in the village."
The crowd stopped, but still didn't give "Uchiha Gen" a friendly look.
One of the villagers snorted coldly.
"You talk a good game, but if you tell even half a word of truth, I'll eat a pound of rotten eggs."
"You Uchiha have caused so much damage to the village, and now you want to forgive us?"
"So when we were profiting, you Uchiha were all in it together, but now you're cutting ties? You've got the benefits, but you're completely washing your hands of the responsibility?
You expect us to be so magnanimous?"
Luo Sha looked at the villager.
"I know that words are useless, but I will prove it with my actions."
"Everyone can supervise."
"If I ever do anything contrary to what I said today, may I, Uchiha Gen, suffer a terrible death."
Rasa slowly walked towards the Hokage Building.
Along the way, it attracted countless villagers.
Their eyes were filled with anger and hatred.
If it weren't for the ninjas from the guard unit maintaining order, villagers would probably have already rushed up and attacked Rasa.
Luo Sha's eyes flickered.
"After the Nine-Tails' attack, the Uchiha clan's situation might be slightly better than it is now, but probably not by much."
"After all, the Sharingan pattern on the Nine-Tails' eyes is too clear."
"Even without evidence, most people would believe that it was done by the Uchiha clan."
"The Uchiha people are quite tolerant to live in such an environment for so many years."
A figure trailed far behind.
It was Uchiha Shisui.
At this moment, Uchiha Shisui concealed his figure, deliberately disguised himself, and even wore a mask.
No one could tell that Uchiha Shisui was an Uchiha.
"Senior Xuan."
Uchiha Shisui sighed.
"I am not as good as you."
"How much pain will you have to endure to eliminate the villagers' hatred for the Uchiha in this way?"
"Even though he did not commit a crime, he put himself in the role of a sinner."
"Let the villagers vent their frustrations."
"They not only risked their lives, but also abandoned their personal dignity."
"Senior Xuan, your sacrifice is too great."
Finally, Uchiha Gen arrived at the entrance of the Hokage Building.
At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi already knew about Gen Uchiha's actions.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood by the window, looking down.
A member of the Anbu ninja was standing nearby; he was the one who had reported to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Uchiha Gen..."
"I never expected that the Uchiha clan would have such a responsible person."
"To allow the villagers to vent their anger and eliminate their hatred for the Uchiha in this way requires great wisdom and courage."
Rasa looked up at the Hokage Building.
"Lord Hokage, I, Uchiha Gen, request an audience."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood behind the window and coughed lightly.
"Uchiha Gen, just say what you want to say?"
Rasa said, "Lord Hokage, I know that our Uchiha clan has committed a great crime. Even if we are not the rebels of the Uchiha clan, we still bear responsibility that we cannot shirk."
"We are willing to atone for this."
"However, there are also innocent people within our Uchiha clan."
"For example, Uchiha Shisui."
Upon hearing his name, Uchiha Shisui felt a sudden tightness in his chest.
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