After finishing his words, Uehara Naraku suddenly turned his head and said coldly: "My teacher, Konan, was once ambushed and nearly killed by Hanzo of the Salamander, because Hanzo was worried that the talents of Lord Pain and Teacher Konan would surpass his own!
Your brother, Uchiha Itachi, was forced by the high-ups of Konoha to massacre the entire Uchiha Clan, only sparing you, just because the Konoha authorities were worried that the Uchiha Clan was growing stronger and that an Uchiha might eventually become Hokage.
Why has the Ninja World turned out this way?
Because the highest echelons of this ninja world have already decayed and fallen, they cannot tolerate the emergence of any genius, even if that genius merely wants to protect their family!
Several Mangekyo Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan, Uchiha Madara was forced to leave because his power was too great. The Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, believed that the Uchiha Clan was innately evil and used political means to humiliate and expel Madara!
Uchiha Obito is a fool who, in order to survive, turned to Konoha's Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen. First, he ambushed his teacher and his teacher's family, then later joined Itachi to kill all his clansmen.
Mr. Uchiha Shisui was somewhat rational. To prevent the Uchiha from being targeted, Mr. Shisui chose to act as a double agent for Konoha and the Uchiha. Ultimately, he was discovered by Konoha's high-ups, and even his Mangekyo Sharingan were taken!
Uchiha Fugaku, your father, also awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, yet Lord Fugaku never dared to reveal it in front of others. If it weren't for the night of the clan massacre, even Mr. Itachi might not have discovered it!"
These words are indeed quite shocking.
There is some truth mixed with lies.
Uehara Naraku estimated that even Uchiha Sasuke wouldn't be able to find out the truth, and even if he happened to know a hint of it, it would just so happen to align with these events.
Damn it, anyone who knows the truth is already dead!
Even if they're dead, most of them are under Uehara Naraku's control!
After Uehara Naraku spoke about Uchiha Fugaku, Uchiha Sasuke looked at Uehara in disbelief: "Father... also had the Mangekyo Sharingan? Then why did he go to die? He was the Clan Leader of the Uchiha..."
"Yes, this is also the greatest pain in Mr. Itachi's heart!"
Uehara Naraku touched his forehead, suppressing his emotions, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Fugaku believed that Mr. Itachi could protect you, his brother, so he chose to face death, otherwise, do you think Mr. Itachi could defeat Lord Fugaku?"
"..."
Uchiha Sasuke shook his head subconsciously.
Uchiha Fugaku was the Clan Leader of the Uchiha, and in Sasuke's impression, his father was the most powerful person in the entire Uchiha Clan!
This seems rather normal.
If both sons can awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan, how could their father, Uchiha Fugaku, be a weakling?
"Because Lord Fugaku and Mr. Itachi, your mother Lady Mikota, should have placed their hopes, even the future of the entire clan, on you!"
Uehara Naraku looked at Uchiha Sasuke, patted his shoulder with a bit of sadness, and said: "Mr. Itachi told me these past Uchiha matters during his most painful times. I wasn't sure if I should tell you because they were too dark..."
"No, you absolutely should tell me."
Uchiha Sasuke shook his head, clenching his fist tightly, and said in a deep voice: "If Senior Uehara hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known... how much hatred I should actually bear!
I will inherit Itachi's will!
No, I will do even more thoroughly than he did!
I bear on my shoulders my father's regrets, the lamentations before death of all the Uchiha, so let Konoha feel what true pain is!"
Uchiha Sasuke's eyes gradually transformed into a pair of Mangekyo Sharingan, his eye power growing stronger, and even before he could masterfully use his dojutsu, a purple skeletal frame was faintly visible on him.
A sudden flicker of black flames appeared in front of Uchiha Sasuke, and a fierce, twisted smile crept onto his face: "Is this Itachi's dojutsu Amaterasu? Then let me use his dojutsu to burn down that decaying, fallen Konoha!"
"It should be the Transcription Seal, right?"
Beside him, Uehara Naraku interrupted Sasuke's maniacal laughter: "I remember Mr. Itachi told me on the night before the duel, even if you hadn't awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan, he would have sealed the ability of Amaterasu in your eyes, so you could also protect yourself."
Uchiha Sasuke's smile suddenly vanished, and he gritted his teeth in anger and regret: "That guy... arranged everything for me again?"
"Yes..."
Uehara Naraku patted his shoulder, his face also showing a bit of regret: "So I hoped you wouldn't disappoint his painstaking efforts and sacrifice, and that you'd find a quiet place to live a peaceful life, without more killing and pain..."
"Senior Uehara."
Uchiha Sasuke gave Uehara Naraku a determined look, bowing his head in salute: "From now on, please don't cast me away again! I've fully made up my mind!"
"Sigh..."
Uehara Naraku sighed deeply, turning his head to look at Hoshigaki Kisame and Yakushi Kabuto, speaking softly: "We're all trying so hard. Why involve yourself in these troubled waters?
Actually, I just want you to understand Itachi's painstaking efforts and hardships, and then return to your hometown Konoha or find another place, quietly marry and have children. That's surely what Itachi would love to see most..."
"Senior."
Uchiha Sasuke touched his own eyes, saying softly: "Even if I only had the Three Tomoe Sharingan, I wouldn't give up, let alone now that I've awakened the Mangekyo... I won't miss what you and Itachi were trying to do!"
"Let's head back to the organization base first!"
Uehara Naraku shook his head, choosing not to answer and instead speaking of another matter: "You can consider your teammates, whether it's Kisame, me, or Kabuto, they're all options. Kabuto is someone I roped in, and Kisame and I are both friends of Mr. Itachi..."
"Hmm."
Uchiha Sasuke nodded and immediately fell into a dilemma of choice.
Initially, Yakushi Kabuto would be eliminated.
Hoshigaki Kisame had been Uchiha Itachi's teammate for many years, and Uchiha Sasuke had observed their relationship, which did spark some envy.
Uehara Naraku was a long-hidden friend of Uchiha Itachi, and Uchiha Sasuke could roughly gauge their relationship, which made it even more enviable!
Both of them seemed like good choices?
This wasn't urgent, he could decide during the next mission.
After all, Uehara Naraku had a very good relationship with Pain, and Sasuke suddenly realized something.
Life in the Akatsuki was more comforting, because here were friends of his brother and strong teammates everywhere.
Once back at the Akatsuki base.
Uehara Naraku arranged for Sasuke to return to his room to rest, citing the reason that Sasuke had been through too many shocks today, leaving him in a miserable mood, and surely needing rest.
Uchiha Sasuke naturally chose to follow his arrangement.
Hoshigaki Kisame finally couldn't hold back his question: "Lord Uehara, why did Sasuke choose to join us? Was there something between Mr. Itachi and you, my lord..."
"The dead are dead, who knows what's true or not!"
Uehara Naraku gave Hoshigaki Kisame a glance, shaking his head: "Sasuke joined us, naturally because of love! Given his personality, after knowing about Itachi's sacrifice, how could he give up his brother's dream?"
After Uehara Naraku finished speaking, he handed a scroll to Yakushi Kabuto: "This is the Byakugan I obtained from Ao of the Hidden Mist Village, handle it as you see fit!"
"The lost Byakugan, huh?"
Yakushi Kabuto's face showed slight surprise, and after a moment, he respectfully nodded: "I certainly won't disappoint Lord Naraku's expectations."
"Alright."
Uehara Naraku dismissed himself with a wave, flying toward the direction of The Hidden Rain Village: "You two, don't reveal any flaws in front of Sasuke."
After finishing, Uehara Naraku looked at Hoshigaki Kisame: "Especially you, Kisame, remember to act like you hate him for causing Uchiha Itachi's death, but also because he's Itachi's brother, you need to care for him, so your feelings toward him will be very complicated, understand?"
"..."
Hoshigaki Kisame nodded silently.
But after Uehara Naraku left, Hoshigaki Kisame's face showed an awkward smile: "Ha, really... Mr. Itachi, whether it's you or your brother, ultimately neither of you escaped this false reality!"