Sixteen Years Old, The Fourth Generation of Mizukage

The Uchiha Fugaku family's dinner today was particularly sumptuous.

Not only because he wanted to help Uchiha Itachi who was studying abroad, but also to celebrate this child who was the most talented in the Uchiha clan, but very stubbornly chose a development path that was completely different from that of the genius ninja in the minds of the clan. , finally completed his study career in the ninja school and entered a new stage of life.

"It's really unbelievable, Itachi, you actually completed seven years of courses in the ninja school..."

Uchiha Mikoto said with some emotion while stroking her eldest son's shoulder-length hair:

"I thought you would be like Shisui, who completed all the exams in the ninja school with perfect scores early and became a ninja."

"Because the environment Shisui and I face is different, mother."

Itachi Uchiha looked at the overly rich food in front of him, and smiled slightly while adjusting his posture so that his mother could touch him more easily, and explained seriously:

"If Shisui and I swapped identities, I believe he would make the same choice as me."

"Oh, Mom can't quite understand what you say. You've really grown up, Itachi."

Here Uchiha Mikoto was lamenting the passage of time, and over there Uchiha Fugaku looked into Uchiha Itachi's eyes with a serious expression and asked seriously:

"So, you, who has stayed in the ninja school for seven years, and takes the initiative to sign up for exchange activities between Konoha and Kirigakure every year, what do you think now, Itachi?"

"Probably...satisfied?"

After Uchiha Itachi thought for a moment, he gave this answer:

"If, as everyone once expected, I choose to graduate and become a ninja as soon as I learn all the knowledge taught in the ninja school, then I may be like the vast majority of people in Konoha, and I will have a crush on Kiri. You must be confused by the reform plans introduced one after another over there.”

"Although it may not be easy to understand, the seven years of being able to absorb knowledge and improve myself without any worries has indeed allowed me to gain something more important than becoming a ninja...

If possible, I hope that every child of the Uchiha clan can be like me and enjoy this carefree learning time in school, instead of making foolish choices amidst the praise of 'genius' Graduating early allowed me to make ignorant choices for the rest of my life when my thoughts were far from mature. "

"well……"

After listening to Uchiha Itachi's answer, Uchiha Fugaku's face showed a helpless expression of "Sure enough," he put down the tableware in his hand, let out a long sigh, and said in a somewhat sad and melancholy tone:

"The Fourth Mizukage Kaguya Rei, he is really good at attracting young people like you who are talented and willing to think."

"After all, that person is known as the reincarnation of gods," Uchiha Itachi blinked and said with emotion: "The closer you look at him, the more you can feel his Amazing ideas and concepts that transcend the times..."

"If it hadn't been for the moon crash incident seven years ago, which made people in the ninja world realize the reality, I would be extremely troubled by your ideological tendency now, Itachi."

Uchiha Fugaku shook his head, looking at his proud eldest son with half helplessness and half relief, and then sighed slowly:

"Although most people in the clan have recognized the reality, changing their minds is not something that can be done in a day or two... But fortunately there are you and Shisui, otherwise, I really can't Know what needs to be done to make the people of the tribe let go of their past pride and accept with an open mind the new things that are emerging from the tide of the times."

"I will work hard." Itachi Uchiha had a serious expression and a serious tone.

"Well, let's not talk about things that are still far away. What will you do after graduating from the ninja school? Itachi, do you have your own ideas?" Uchiha Fugaku waved his hand and naturally turned the topic to the next one. stage.

"At present, I have thought about going to Konoha Ninja School to teach, but considering that I am just a child who has just graduated from the Ninja School, it is not difficult to get Konoha to agree to this matter. Low, right?”

"So if I have a more realistic idea, I would tend to perform some tasks issued by the village as a genin, and then upgrade my ninja level to a chunin or special jounin position as soon as possible, and then consider this matter. "

Uchiha Itachi shared his thoughts with his father very frankly. After listening to Uchiha Itachi's speech, Uchiha Fugaku gently tapped the table with his finger and said:

"Then, Itachi, have you ever considered cooperating with other people in the village?"

"cooperate?"

Uchiha Itachi was stunned for a moment, and looked at Uchiha Fugaku in confusion. While being looked at, he spread his hands and said with a relaxed expression:

"Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas, is as interested in studying the historical materials of the ninja world as you are Itachi... If you feel that you are not qualified enough to convince others as a mentor, cooperate with him, and then Opening new courses in the school as a teaching assistant should also be an option that can be considered, right?"

"...Father, how did you come up with this plan?"

"You are immersed in studying at Kirigakure's side. It's impossible for me to say that you don't pay any attention to Kirigakure's affairs."

Uchiha Fugaku shrugged and said calmly:

"It is not difficult to make use of Jiraiya's reputation, because he is also very familiar with Kaguya Rei, the Fourth Mizukage. He should know that you have always been a good student at Kaguya Rei, but how to implement it specifically? This plan requires you to communicate with him yourself, Itachi... No matter what kind of job you plan to do in the future, communication skills are indispensable, aren't they?"

"I'll do it right, Father."

"Well, I also believe you can do it well. After all, you are a genius that no one in our Uchiha clan can match. If even you can't do it, I don't know who else can do this kind of thing. …”

Just when the Uchiha family of four were enjoying such a harmonious family atmosphere, with a loving father and a filial son, a cold female voice came from the window, unexpectedly disrupting their plan to continue the family dinner:

"Sorry to disturb you, I am an ANBU directly under the Yondaime-sama, Mr. Fugaku. The Yondaime-sama has something urgent to discuss with you. Please leave for the Hokage's office as soon as possible... Also, if Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Sasuke are there too If so, please take them both with you."