Fugaku looked at his eldest son who felt that he could be comparable to Shisui and Shoji in the future. His face showed an unprecedented gentleness. He gently patted Itachi on the shoulder and said, "Itachi, although you are still young, father
I believe you can definitely understand the current situation of our clan. Life or death is a choice we cannot refuse."
"The village can no longer accommodate us, but even so, we don't want to really be enemies with the village. After all, this is the 'hometown' where our clan has survived for decades, and there are still some friends from outside the clan.
As well as the vast majority of innocent ordinary people, you should understand that if a fierce conflict breaks out between a clan and the village, it will easily cause great harm. This is a situation that our clan and the village do not want to see. Therefore, leave
This is our best choice!”
"It may seem a little too early and cruel to you, but I hope you can adapt and get used to it as soon as possible. This is your responsibility, Itachi!"
From the moment he brought the four-year-old Itachi to the battlefield three years ago, Fugaku really did not treat his eldest son as a child. In other words, Fugaku respected Itachi's personality and independence.
This approach also led to disastrous consequences in the original work, but in terms of the essence of the method, there is nothing wrong with it.
This time the clan planned to break away, and there was a high probability that he would die in Konoha, so Itachi would become the eldest male in the family. Fugaku hoped that his children could grow up faster.
This is what Fugaku expected from Itachi.
Itachi can obviously understand the meaning of his father's words, and the most important thing is that Itachi at this period has not really been affected by the so-called "will of fire" led by Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo.
'Poison'!
The previous confusion gradually dissipated under Fugaku's explanation. Itachi seemed to be able to understand these words to some extent. The atmosphere in the clan and the radical ideas of certain clan members could be understood even by Itachi who had not participated in the clan meeting. If
If these tribesmen really want to start a rebellion, it will indeed be devastating to the tribe and the village.
Leaving is the best option.
When I think of this.
The expression in Itachi's pupils was also a little clearer, and the slightly stronger hands still showed the hesitation of this genius of the Uchiha clan. Fugaku did not mean to ask his 7-year-old child to understand and accept reality all at once.
"Itachi, this is life, this is reality!"
Adults still need some adaptation and buffering, let alone children, but Fugaku believes that his eldest son will grow up on his own!
After patting Itachi lightly on the shoulder at the end, Fugaku strode away from home. The preparations for the clan's departure were almost in progress. Next, they needed to go to the security department to create a maze. They had to do everything possible.
Only by acting normal can we buy more time for the clan.
Itachi looked at his father's leaving figure, with a mixture of understanding and confusion in his pupils.
It must be said.
This point in time is really well chosen, and it is still on the timeline where Itachi is still within the range of 'normal people'. If it were the time before and after Shisui's death in the original work, once Itachi learned that the clan was escaping from the plan, he would 100% immediately
Go and report it to the Third Hokage and others.
Of course, in that case, there will be different changes. It can only be said that during this period, Shoji guided the Uchiha clan to make such a choice. He really grasped the best time and there were not too many unexpected factors.
The remaining question is how many members of their clan can successfully escape from the Hidden Leaf Village!
'I hope everything goes smoothly...'
Itachi, who was only 7 years old at the moment, was extremely weak in terms of movement and thinking. Passive acceptance was the reality he had to face. He hugged his brother tightly in his arms and looked at him with a little force.
My mother appeared behind me with a gentle look.
"Mom, let me help you make some preparations!"
"Um!"
Mikoto nodded softly.
Following from that.
The mother and son walked back to the bedroom. If nothing unexpected happened, they would leave Konoha directly in one day!
This was also when the Uchiha clan had already made initial preparations to leave the village.
The other side.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had waited until early morning without waiting for his disciple to arrive, now had a stern look on his face.
You must know that this disciple of yours has never been late for no reason, let alone absent directly. Even if there is something urgent, another person will be arranged to communicate.
But not today.
For a full night, seven or eight hours, the Sandaime started from ten o'clock in the night and waited until five or six o'clock in the morning. He still didn't see his disciple, which made Hiruzen feel alert!
It's not that Hiruzen already suspected Orochimaru at this time, but combined with the Uchiha clan's affairs and the serious disappearances currently happening in the village, Hiruzen was very worried about whether something happened to his disciples.
Although with Orochimaru's personal strength.
In today's ninja world, there is almost no one who can kill him quietly, but nothing can be said for sure.
"shadow!"
"yes!"
The thought of possible serious developments.
The Sandaime immediately called for the ANBU who was sent out to inform Orochimaru last night.
"You immediately lead two teams directly to Orochimaru's house. If there is any unexpected situation, you must immediately investigate thoroughly and return as soon as possible to report. Do you understand!?"
Hiruzen looked at the brown-haired ANBU in front of him and said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Third Generation-sama!"
This powerful ANBU suddenly lowered his head and responded. With Hiruzen's wave, he dodged and immediately left the place. After summoning two teams of ANBU members, he quickly rushed towards Orochimaru's residence.
past.
After the Anbu directly under his family left.
The Sandaime was still uneasy, always feeling that something was going to happen, just when he decided to summon his two old partners again.
Danzo Shimura arrived one step ahead of schedule.
With a gloomy look on his face, he told Hiruzen Sarutobi some shocking news.
"What are you talking about? There seems to be something strange happening in the Uchiha clan, there are some weird behaviors!? Can you be sure of this? Danzo!?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, looked at Danzo with a very surprised expression, and asked in a slightly higher tone.