This is the first time I feel so tired.

When he got home, Fugaku was exhausted, not only physically but also mentally.

Ever since the Uchiha clan relocated its territory, the clan's voices have not been quiet for a day.

Because they felt that this was a sign of the village's higher-ups' distrust of them. Even if they expanded the territory of the Uchiha clan on this basis, it was essentially just a defense against the Uchiha clan.

They tried to pin the crime of Kyuubi's attack on the village on the Uchiha clan.

Even if they didn't say it, it was claimed that the three S-class traitorous ninjas who had left Konoha long ago were behind the plan. However, if the Uchiha clan had to be relocated directly after the incident, it would be problematic no matter how you look at it.

Giving the Uchiha a bigger land was just to shut their mouths.

Some of the clan members believed that this was a groundless worry. After all, the Uchiha clan had a huge number of clan members and indeed needed a larger territory.

Moreover, after the relocation, Nanga Shrine was also surrounded, making it easier to hold clan gatherings.

Another part of the clan believed that the higher-ups were suspicious of the Kyuubi, but it was actually a turmoil caused by the Uchiha clan and the traitorous ninjas collaborating inside and outside.

The seeds of doubt have been planted, and it will not be easy to remove them.

As the clan leader, Fugaku could only appease the clan members while negotiating with the Third Hokage who had returned to power.

The Third Hokage was still the same as before, still sparing no effort to support Uchiha, but because of this, Fugaku felt that things were a bit strange.

I am afraid that the Third Hokage is also doubting whether there is such a thing as a spy in the Uchiha clan.

Not only the Third Hokage, Fugaku was also suspicious.

Uchiha Ruri, who left the village because of his defection, was once a high-ranking member of the Uchiha clan and held a pivotal position in the clan.

Before leaving, Fugaku asked some of his subordinates to hide in the clan and leak information about the village at a critical moment. Fugaku could not guarantee that such a thing would not happen.

"But, why only target the Uchiha clan?"

Yes, why only target the Uchiha clan?

Fugaku did not think the suspicions of the Third Hokage and other senior officials were wrong. Even he, the clan leader, could not guarantee whether Uchiha Ruri had placed surveillance personnel in the clan to provide intelligence before he left the village.

But the mistake is that they should not be treated differently. If they are spies, then this problem also exists within the Hyuga clan.

However, the treatment of the Hyuga clan remained unchanged, and they passed by peacefully.

Distrust... After finally establishing cooperation with the Third Hokage, due to the Nine-Tails Incident, the relationship between Uchiha and the village became 'tense' again.

Ultimately, this is an issue left over from history.

This problem has existed since the Second Hokage came to power more than thirty years ago.

How to solve such a thing is exactly what worries Fugaku.

Uchiha seems to have a unified voice now, but in fact he is facing internal and external worries, and his voice as the leader of the clan is gradually losing its effect on some people.

Although he knew that this kind of thing should be suppressed earlier, Fugaku didn't know how to operate it flawlessly.

Especially now that Kumogakure is watching with eager eyes outside. It is said that the Konoha garrison on the eastern border of Fire Country has already fought against them.

It was only expected that the war between the two villages would break out again.

At the dinner table, Fugaku looked worried, which naturally did not escape Itachi's eyes.

In fact, Fugaku's face has become more and more sad this time. Itachi also knows why he is worried about something.

"Dad, are you worried about clan affairs?"

Itachi asked as he put down the bowl.

Fugaku nodded.

"Is it because of the clan member named Uchiha Ruri?"

Itachi's words made Fugaku slightly surprised, then he frowned and said:

"Itachi, these things are not something you can interfere with. Let's learn to be an excellent ninja first."

"yes."

Itachi nodded obediently.

Although his father Fugaku refused to answer such a question, Itachi felt a little uneasy.

So, he was going to ask his new friend Shisui.

The other party is an official ninja in the clan, so he should know more things.

The next day, Itachi got up early, took the ninja tools for training, and headed to the woods where he usually practiced.

About ten minutes later, when it started to get light, Shisui came here to join him.

Seeing Itachi already doing warm-up exercises here, Shisui touched the back of his head and smiled helplessly:

"Itachi, if you continue like this, you will soon turn into a cultivator."

Although he hasn't gone to ninja school yet, he has to train harder than a formal ninja, which makes Shisui not know how to say good things to him.

Itachi is definitely the most diligent child he has ever seen.

Coupled with that extremely enviable talent, I am afraid that even a formal genin would have a hard time defeating Itachi in a short time.

If you are careless, you might even be defeated by Itachi.

"I don't want to be inactive. Time is the most precious treasure in the world."

Itachi replied calmly.

He needs strong power to correct this twisted world.

Therefore, for Itachi, losing any time to become stronger is a waste.

"Really? Then what is your goal of becoming stronger? Or maybe it's a dream or something."

Shisui asked this question with interest.

He and Itachi had known each other for a few days, and after a few days of getting along, Itachi was able to reluctantly practice behind Shisui.

I believe Itachi's strength will improve by leaps and bounds soon.

"Target?" Itachi held the kunai and tilted his head, hesitating for a moment.

"What's wrong? No?"

Shisui felt strange.

It would be strange if Itachi blindly practiced here without the purpose of becoming stronger.

He could see that Itachi was a child with a very strong purpose, and it was impossible to become stronger blindly without a goal.

"No, I still have a goal, but I don't know if I should tell others."

"Is it shameful?"

"Well, because if I say it, I feel like I will be laughed at."

"Don't worry, as your friend, I won't laugh at you."

Shisui said seriously.

Seeing Zhisui speak like this, Itachi nodded, thinking that he was too wary.

Although he had only known Zhishui for a few days, he felt that Zhishui was different from the other tribesmen. His knowledge and vision were different from those of ordinary tribesmen.

"My purpose in becoming stronger is to become a better ninja than anyone else, and then eliminate all disputes in the world."

Itachi stared at Shisui with burning eyes and said these words softly but forcefully.

Zhisui listened carefully and did not show a smile. He just said: "It is an ideal goal, even ambitious... but the road is not easy to follow."

Shisui is different from Itachi. He is a ninja who has already embarked on his own path.

Naturally, I knew that what Itachi said was actually a dream that could never come true.

It is impossible for ninja disputes to disappear, just like the blood of Uchiha...

When Zhisui thought of this, his eyes showed a sad look, and he subconsciously covered one of his eyes with his palms. There was a very powerful heat flowing there.

Residing in the power of the cursed bloodline.

"What’s wrong with you?"

"Ah, it's nothing, I just thought of some things from previous missions. You remind me of a person."

"A person? Also from Uchiha?"

Itachi became curious.

Zhisui sighed in his heart, and said to Itachi calmly: "Well, like us, he is a member of the Uchiha clan. He is as old as me, but has better talent than me. Not long ago, I performed with him

Task."

Itachi was a little surprised. He didn't expect that among his peers, there was someone stronger than Shisui.

"However, he died in the line of duty."

You could see the sadness and complexity on Shisui's face, and Itachi didn't choose to ask further.
To be continued...