Chapter 22: Uchiha's Sorrow
Just when Sasuke was expecting Itachi to tell him what happened, what he got was Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan. When Itachi raised his head and looked at Sasuke, his eyes suddenly turned into Mangekyō Sharingan.
Sasuke was startled by Itachi's sudden change, and before Sasuke could react, he had already fallen into Itachi's illusion. Naruto, who was standing by, saw that Sasuke's eyes suddenly became dazed, and he knew something was wrong.
He was about to react, but Itachi's reaction was faster than Naruto's. Almost as soon as he finished casting the illusion on Sasuke, he turned his head and glared at Naruto. Naruto was also caught in Itachi's illusion. At the same time, Itachi's spirit also entered Naruto's sealed space and saw the Nine-Tails.
The Nine-Tails looked at Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan and said, "Kid, you're quite brave. You actually dare to come here. You don't think you can do whatever you want with your Mangekyō Sharingan."
Itachi stared at the Nine-Tails and said, "Nine-Tails, I hope you won't interfere in this matter. I know you can drive me out of this sealed space in an instant, and you can also make Naruto sober in an instant, but you didn't do it, which means you agree with my approach, don't you?"
The Nine-Tails laughed and said, "Hahaha, kid, you're right. This is why I let you cast illusion on Naruto. But I want to know what you are going to do. As for those people in Konoha, what they ask you to do will definitely not be a good thing. Tell me, what it is."
Itachi looked at the Nine-Tails and said, "Most of the Uchiha family members have already rebelled. If they rebel, it will cause great harm to the village. Although they are suppressed by my father now, it won't last long."
After listening to Itachi's words, the Nine-Tails said, "That's it." So, they asked you to take action against these people, right?"
Itachi said firmly, "That's right, we can't let them cause harm to the village. Konoha was established by the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara with great difficulty. It is the hope of people to get peace. Although there have been several wars, it is much better than when there was no village. At least now children can grow up in a relatively peaceful environment."
The Nine-Tails replied, "You are right. Although I hate the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara to the core, I have to admit that they have indeed made the world a lot more peaceful. This is also the hope of old man Six Paths."
Itachi nodded and said, "So I can't let them destroy the peace of Konoha, but I can't let the Uchiha family be accused of rebellion, so the Third Hokage and my father are going to let me bear the crime of treason and cleanse all the rebels in the Uchiha family."
The Nine-Tails understood what Itachi said. Itachi was going to take all the blame on himself and bear all the blame by himself. The Nine-Tails sighed and said, " Is it worth it for you to do this?"
Itachi replied firmly: "It is worth it, this way the glory of the Uchiha family can be preserved, and my brother can also grow up well in Konoha. Moreover, you should also know that the Uchiha family's stone tablet has been tampered with."
The Nine-Tails nodded and said: "Yes, I know, I heard Naruto mention it." Itachi said: "Then you should know that someone has been secretly promoting the plan of Infinite Tsukuyomi in an attempt to resurrect Kaguya Otsutsuki. Now it is known that an organization called Akatsuki seems to be related to this matter. My father and the third generation hope that I can take advantage of this mission to enter Akatsuki and find out clearly."
The Nine-Tails said admiringly : "You are one of the best humans I have ever met, but if you do this you will not be able to turn back. Even if the mission is completed in the future, you can't return to Konoha."
Itachi said calmly: "No matter what happens in the future, Uchiha Itachi will always be a ninja of Konoha, and this is for Sasuke."
The Nine-Tails looked at Itachi's firm eyes and his heart moved slightly, and said: "Okay, I promise you, I won't interfere. During this time I will block Naruto's perception so that he will not disturb you. I will also keep an eye on Sasuke for you."
Itachi said gratefully to the Nine-Tails: "Then I'll leave it to you."
Itachi withdrew from the sealed space and went to the Hokage's office to meet the Third Hokage and Danzo. The third hokage looked at Itachi and said, "Itachi, are you really ready to do this?"
Itachi replied, "Yes, Hokage, I have contacted the people of Akatsuki. After this incident, I will enter the Akatsuki and find out all the information inside Akatsuki."
The third generation looked at Itachi distressed and said, "Itachi, actually you don't have to do this."
Itachi looked at the third generation firmly and said, "Hokage, this is my choice. If the mastermind behind this succeeds in resurrecting Kaguya Otsutsuki, according to the information provided by Naruto, the world is likely to be destroyed. Therefore, we can't miss any possibility. As long as we can prevent Kaguya Otsutsuki from being resurrected, everything is worth it."
The third generation looked at Itachi's determined eyes and could only sigh deeply and said, "Okay then."
At this time, Danzo said, "Hiruzen, there is a price to pay for anything. Itachi, you go down. Complete your task well."
Itachi looked up at the third generation and disappeared. After Itachi left, the Third Hokage said to Danzo: "Are we being too cruel to Itachi?"
Danzo looked at the Third hokage and said: "All this is for the peace of Konoha. As long as it is for Konoha, there is no cruelty. Hiruzen, don't you even have this awareness?"
The Third hokage retorted: "All this is indeed for Konoha, but we did let Itachi bear too much responsibility."
Danzo still said firmly: "As long as it is for Konoha, everything is worth it."
The Third hokage was so angry that he raised his finger and pointed at Danzo and said "You..." He couldn't even say a complete sentence, but Danzo still insisted on his own opinion. In the end, the two parted unhappily.
Itachi returned home and met Fugaku and Mikoto. Fugaku said, "Itachi, have you really decided?"
Itachi said firmly, "Yes, father and mother. I'm sorry, I still decided to carry out this mission."
Mikoto said, "Itachi, you don't have to apologize. No matter what choice you make, mom will support you."
Fugaku also said, "Yes, no matter what choice you make, you are still my pride. This is the list of those people. Go ahead."
Itachi took the list from Fugaku and said, "Father and mother, please protect yourself well. I can't serve you in the future. Please forgive me for my unfilial behavior."
Mikoto was already crying with heartache. Fugaku also waved to Itachi sadly and said, "Go." Itachi turned and walked out of the house.
At the Uchiha clan's ancestral hall, Itachi saw the masked man who attacked the fourth hokage seven years ago. Itachi said to the masked man, "You are the one sent by Akatsuki to assist me."
The masked man laughed and said, "Haha, that's right, I am the one sent by Akatsuki to assist you."
Itachi nodded to the masked man and said, "Well, let's go." Just as Itachi and the masked man were about to leave, a child wearing a ghost mask suddenly appeared beside them. Itachi and the masked man immediately became alert.
Itachi asked the masked man, "Is he also sent by your Akatsuki?"
The masked man replied, "No." At this time, the child wearing the ghost mask said, "I am not from Akatsuki. I am just interested in the massacre you mentioned. If you don't mind, I hope to join your massacre."
Itachi and the masked man were very wary of this child who could appear beside them silently without being discovered by them. Being able to appear beside them without being discovered shows that this child is not simple.
Although he was very curious about the child, Itachi still focused on the mission and didn't want to cause any trouble. He said, "Okay, as long as you have the strength." Seeing that Itachi agreed, the masked man agreed to let the child join.
Itachi took out a list and handed it to the masked man and said, "You are responsible for the west side. This is the list of our mission this time. Everyone on the list must die."
After taking the list, the masked man laughed coldly and said, "Hehe, I know, wait for my good news."
After that, he saw the masked man's eyes emit a suction force and sucked him in and disappeared. After seeing the masked man leave, Itachi said to the child, "You are responsible for the security department, and I will handle the rest." The child also laughed and said, "Hehe, no problem, I will deal with the security department." After that, the child also disappeared.
After seeing the child disappear, Itachi was slightly stunned, and turned to enter the ancestral hall. There were still more than 30 rebels in the ancestral hall, who came to attend the clan meeting tonight.
After Itachi entered the ancestral hall, several arrogant rebels saw Itachi and said, "Uchiha Itachi, what are you doing here, you coward? Where is the clan leader? Why didn't the clan leader come?"
Itachi looked at the people in front of him and said, "The clan leader will not come, and you will never have the chance to see the clan leader again."
Several rebels said, "Uchiha Itachi, what do you mean by this?
" Itachi replied, "It means that you will all die here tonight."
After Itachi finished speaking, his eyes turned into Mangekyō Sharingan, and instantly trapped the people in front of him in the illusion of Tsukuyomi. Itachi quickly pulled out the knife behind him and instantly killed several people. Seeing Itachi suddenly attack, the others rushed over to fight back.
But anyone who confronted Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan would be instantly hit by Itachi's Tsukuyomi and quickly killed. A one-sided massacre took place in the ancestral hall of the Uchiha family.
When Itachi killed the last rebel, he quickly came to the security office. As soon as he arrived at the security office, he saw Uchiha Jing being tied up by the child with a diamond seal, and slowly dragged to the child's side. Itachi could see the horror on Uchiha Shizuka's face.
He was still muttering, "Itachi, save me, come and save me, Itachi."
After Itachi heard Uchiha Shizuka's voice, he sent out Amaterasu without thinking and burned the child's diamond seal. The child and Uchiha Shizuka looked at Itachi at the same time.
Uchiha Shizuka was surprised to see Itachi and said, "Itachi, come and save me, this man is so scary, he killed all the people in the security department and dug out their eyes."
Itachi did not answer Uchiha Shizuka, but came to the child and said, "I remember, I only asked you to kill the people in the security department, not others."
The child said embarrassedly, "You can't blame me for this, I was ready to leave, but this woman stopped me."
At this time, the masked man also came and said to Itachi after seeing Itachi, "Itachi, we should go."
Itachi nodded and was ready to leave. At this time, Uchiha Shizuka said, "Itachi, what is going on, is all this arranged by you?"
At this time, even if Uchiha Shizuka was an idiot, he would know that it was Itachi who did this.
After hearing what Uchiha Jing said, Itachi turned his head and looked at her and said, "This is just to test my capacity."
Uchiha Jing couldn't believe it and shook his head and said, "I don't believe it. You are so gentle and kind. You won't do such a thing."
Itachi saw Uchiha Jing defending herself with tears in her eyes, and his heart was particularly painful. Itachi didn't dare to say anything, but a moon reading made her fall into a deep sleep. Then he said, "Let's go." The masked man looked at Uchiha Jing deeply and left.
The child also said to Itachi, "I'm leaving too. I had a lot of fun today." After that, he disappeared. Itachi and the masked man didn't care about him. Anyway, they were not the same kind of people.