When Orochimaru returned to the laboratory.
It was already late at night.
The two roots stood at the entrance, motionless like statues.
Orochimaru ignored him.
He went straight into the laboratory and continued his research.
We're almost at the final step.
After completing his task, he will leave Konoha without any regrets.
If I had to say something...
All we can do is wait and see.
The expectation of reincarnation and the pursuit of the truth of life.
My expectations for that girl...
"In Laboratory Number Three, there is a child named Tianzang."
"Take him to Danzo... Once he sees him, your mission will be over."
ridiculous.
He had these two dogs standing behind him...
With such limited vision and magnanimity, he still dares to dream of pursuing that hypocritical position.
Is this a tragedy inherent in all human beings?
Orochimaru's eyes were full of disdain.
Dealing with someone like Danzo always reminds him of his disciple.
A keen awareness of everything.
And that unparalleled purity...
pity.
The girl still did not choose to leave Konoha with him.
But that's normal.
People with that kind of soul are destined not to be easily controlled by others.
He can't.
Konoha won't work either.
Who will be the girl's final answer?
Itachi? The girl who could make a young girl's eyes open?
Maybe...
But before that, the girl's body must belong to him.
inevitable!
His eyes were once again filled with fervor.
Orochimaru continued his work, pursuing his unorthodox ninja way.
And behind him.
The two roots exchanged a glance, then silently departed.
The dimly lit underground passage was once again filled with screams...
.....
Uchiha clan territory.
That small forest, which should have been where the two of them cultivated, now only has one figure remaining.
Itachi continued his shurikenjutsu training diligently.
only...
Even if one obtains the Sharingan and gains unparalleled dynamic vision.
Itachi's aim, however, remained stagnant.
"If you want to do something, do it quickly, and try not to keep it to yourself."
In the end, it was just a sigh.
Zhi Shui jumped down from the tree, saying helplessly.
"Brother Zhishui?"
Startled awake, Itachi stopped his training. "You've come."
"If it wasn't me, then who else could it be but Haruko?"
Seeing the fleeting disappointment in Itachi's eyes, Shisui rubbed his forehead, feeling utterly helpless.
"She took such a great risk to find you. Although the Hokage didn't hold her accountable for leaving the village without permission, don't forget..."
"Haruko's teacher is none other than the famous Lord Orochimaru."
"While there might not be any severe punishment, going out for a short time is probably impossible... right?"
As he spoke, Shisui noticed Itachi's increasingly somber face and immediately fell silent.
The failure of that mission was a huge blow to Itachi...
Although it is only a textual description.
But Shisui could also sense how much of a shadow that battle had cast on the child.
If Haruko hadn't arrived in time...
But the key problem seems to lie right here.
They were protected by the very people they were supposed to protect.
This feeling... is a million times worse than losing.
Zhishui probably understands this feeling.
"It's all my fault."
Itachi lowered his eyes, his voice even more somber than his expression.
"That person seems to be coming for me."
"It was all because of me that the target died, and I almost harmed Haruko too..."
"Brother Zhishui, can you tell me why this is happening?"
As he spoke, Itachi raised his head, his calm gaze fixed on Shisui.
It seems that they are not so eager for an answer.
He originally intended to seek answers from his father.
But what he received in return was his father's overwhelming joy at having seen the light.
What my father cared about... has never changed.
Even if he occasionally compromises, it can only be because his spiritual practice has yielded results.
He probably understands how Haruko felt when she opened her eyes now...
So, it's this painful.
No wonder Haruko trained so hard...
But... I always think of those few people who should have safely reached the Land of Fields.
Whenever I think of... the person who died because of him.
He always seemed to have a shadow over matters of cultivation.
I dare not continue...
Maybe.
Is it okay to be a weakling?
Even if Haruko leaves me further and further behind...
That would at least make Haruko a little safer.
It's good to be able to watch from behind...
Seeing his once vibrant junior in such a state, Shisui suddenly felt a headache coming on.
He wanted to say something.
But now it seems like saying anything is pointless...
Perhaps if that little girl Haruko came, she could be of some help.
But Itachi would probably refuse to be bothered...
That's really difficult.
Are all geniuses this difficult to communicate with?
Zhi Shui thought helplessly, but soon his eyes lit up and a flash of inspiration passed through him.
"Itachi, your talent is no less than mine, and you are a junior I have high hopes for."
"Your future shouldn't be what you imagine, but right now, if you really can't find a way out..."
"Then come with me. There's a place that might be able to help you."
Zhi Shui spoke sincerely.
Seemingly infected by something, a glimmer of light finally flashed in Itachi's eyes.
Where to?
"Nanka Shrine, the most sacred place of the Uchiha clan."
"If you were there... you might find out why your eyes were opened in the first place."
...
Time flies.
In the blink of an eye, another six months have passed.
In the courtyard, bathed in sunlight, Qingchuan lay on the roof, unusually not cultivating.
Orochimaru hasn't returned for several days...
Aokawa knew that Konoha was about to undergo a change
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