This Uchiha Itachi is very lonely

"I feel that my recent physique has been able to keep up with the average ninja."

"Fighting each other without relying on physical skills, my physical endurance is definitely better than that of ordinary adults."

Although the tempering time is very short, only half a month.

However, under the combined effect of tempering methods, economy, and time, Itachi still clearly felt the changes in himself.

If it were said that the self half a month ago was punched in the face by an ordinary adult, he would be thrown to the ground directly.

Even if he was punched now, he should be able to stiffen his body and hold his fist to stand still.

Of course, this is without using any chakra and only relying on the strength of the physical body itself.

"not enough……"

But unfortunately, Arturia shook her head, "Physical tempering is a process of accumulation. Although talent can play a certain role in this process, time and hard work are more important."

To be honest, according to the original plan, she wanted to swear that she would reach the standard of practicing advanced swordsmanship within three months.

But now, she dare not measure it by time.

Itachi's progress was too fast, completely beyond the normal accumulation process of physical training.

When will one be able to reach the standard of practicing high-level swordsmanship, then one can only see the result.

That is to say - able to resist all kinds of magical elements with the body.

But in this world, this standard should be changed to physical resistance to ninjutsu.

After Arturia explained the standard, Itachi thought about it carefully and nodded seriously.

It turns out that the standard for her positioning is to become a candidate member of the Knights of the Round Table?

If that's the case, I'm indeed still a little bit short of the standard.

After Arturia proposed the concept of high-level swordsmanship, Itachi would naturally not really wait for her teaching.

After all, she has her own memories.

In the process of browsing, Itachi did not find the so-called high-level swordsmanship.

But she explained this standard in detail today, and he probably knew what those sword skills were.

So what should we be teaching today?Is it to continue to exercise the body?

"Try briefly the most basic swordsmanship today, and let's call it a day."

When Itachi raised a question, Arturia shook her head and reminded him, "Your father told you some time ago that today you will go to the Memorial Monument to burn incense and pay homage to the heroic spirit. Have you forgotten?"

Memorial Monument...

Itachi suddenly remembered this.

Life these days is so fulfilling that I even forgot about the consolation monument.

"So...the Western Front seems to have come to an end."

Itachi recalled the content of his father's chat during dinner at home a few days ago.

After Uchiha's team returned to the village, Iwain's Higashi Deadman led a thousand elite troops to attack the Fire Country from Kannabi Bridge.

Afterwards, Namikaze Minato, known as the Golden Shining in the village, rushed to support, and confronted Higashi Dead with the bridge deck as the center of the battlefield.

Then, he and his subordinates ended the war on the western front of the Fire Nation on the condition that the Kannabi Bridge be destroyed.

"So we have to hurry home."

After thinking of this incident, Itachi hurriedly put the iron sword in his hand into the rough scabbard and ran towards home.

It sounds like it's something to be valued and respected.

If he was late, his father would undoubtedly blame himself.

On the way back, Itachi could already see many people in black mourning clothes walking in the direction of the Memorial Monument.

This made him quicken his pace.

When he got home, Itachi saw his father with a serious face, waiting at the door in black mourning clothes.

And his mother was also by his side, but instead of wearing mourning clothes, she was wearing everyday clothes at home.

Seeing Itachi came back with a seemingly heavy iron sword, Miqin hurriedly urged: "Go back to the room and change your clothes, the clansmen are already waiting."

After taking the clothes from his mother, Itachi looked at her suspiciously, "Mother, won't you go with us?"

"Your mother is not feeling well, we can just go this time."

Fu Yue spoke next to him and explained the reason.

Mother is not feeling well?

A tinge of worry rose in Itachi's heart.

Chapter 19: 【Eternal Life】

Perhaps even the illusory gods feel sorrow and sympathy for the disputes in this world.

The sky cleared up early in the morning, but when Itachi put on his clothes and went out, it was already overcast.

They went out with their father, and after meeting other clansmen at the gate of the clan site, a group of them marched in the direction of the monument of consolation.

"Captain, Master Qingmen sent you the letter yesterday. Do you have time to read it? If not, I can explain it to you in detail now..."

"I've seen it."

"Then...does the patriarch have any ideas? The people of the clan really hope that you can fight for the position of the fourth generation."

"According to the information he submitted, the Third Hokage just wanted to try to reach a settlement with Yanyin Village, and had no clear idea of ​​abdicating. I don't agree with his proposal."

"But patriarch, it's not like you don't know the situation of our Uchiha in the village now, we..."

……

As the son of the Uchiha patriarch, Itachi can always overhear some information that he should not be exposed to at his age.

But it seems that because his father has an attitude of trust in his ability, he does not shy away from these conversations reaching his ears.

But on the other side, Arturia's voice sounded in Itachi's ears again.

"It sounds like the relationship between your clan and Konoha is not harmonious."

"Fourth generation? Are they trying to put your father in Hokage's seat?"

"It's civil strife again. It's obviously still at war, and there are still so many foreign enemies that have not been resolved. But there will always be some different voices within the kingdom."

"They don't care about the overall situation, they don't care about the kingdom, they only act for their own short-sightedness..."

The conversation between a Jonin of Uchiha and his father next to him seemed to remind Artoria of the former Great Britain and stimulated her.

She complained and told incomprehension...

And Itachi didn't interrupt from the beginning to the end, he didn't try to comfort Artoria this time.

Regarding the friction between the family and the village, I don't know the specific situation.So I don't want to make an evaluation, or argue on which side to stand on.

And when Artoria found that Itachi didn't pay attention to her, she gradually calmed down.

When we arrived at the public cemetery, there was already sporadic light rain falling from the sky.

But because it is not big, there are not many people holding umbrellas.

When he came to Konoha's cemetery, the first thing Itachi saw were the huge black memorial tablets.

On it was written one name after another with a stone carving knife, Senju, Uchiha, Hyuga, Sarutobi, Shimura...

Among these names, there are people from big families, but there are also small families or even civilian ninjas without families.

But there is no doubt that the people who left their names on this memorial monument are all heroic spirits who died for Konoha and made great achievements.

As a novice who came to the cemetery for the first time to pay homage to the heroic spirit, Itachi imitated his father's movements decently, lighting incense, bowing, and presenting flowers.

Thinking about it carefully, after returning from the battlefield, he tried things he had never done before almost every day, going out alone, eating out, buying medicinal materials, and... coming to the cemetery to comfort the spirits.

"There is no point in lamenting the dead..."

A cold and hoarse voice sounded in his ear, and Itachi looked back.

I saw a middle-aged man with long hair and pale skin calmly watching everyone laying flowers towards the memorial tablet. "If death is meaningful, it only exists when it can be used."

Suddenly, Itachi had already come to him, "Then... what is the meaning of life to you?"

"Weasel!"

At the side, Artoria followed closely, staring at the cold man vigilantly, "My intuition tells me that this guy is dangerous, and you should stay away from him."

But Uchiha Itachi didn't listen, he had his own judgment.

The clansmen were right next to him, and it was impossible for anyone present to attack him.

"Pointless."

And the gloomy man glanced indifferently at the Uchiha kid next to him, and said again, "If anything, for me, it should be the time when I become an eternal existence of life."

eternal……

Itachi recorded this answer in his heart.

Currently, he knows three people's understanding of the meaning of life.

One is the father, and his meaning to life should be the glory of Uchiha.

One is Artoria, her meaning of life is to protect her kingdom.

And the last one is the man in front of him, his answer is completely different from the others' answers.

Compared with other people who entrust the meaning of life to others and other things, his understanding of life lies in eternity, and he is more inclined to himself.

This idea gave Itachi a very novel feeling.

"That man just now, don't provoke him."

After finishing the consolation, when he left the cemetery and walked to the clan field with the clansman, Uchiha Fugaku who was next to Itachi suddenly reminded him.

His words were the same as Artoria's, to keep Itachi away from that guy.

"Father, who is that man?"

Itachi asked curiously.

He only knew that the other party's ninja job was Jōnin.

"Oshemaru, a man like a poisonous snake."

Fu Yue said the name solemnly, "In short, don't provoke him lightly."

"If you see this person, you'd better stay away as soon as possible."

"At least until you haven't reached all the combat qualities that Jnin should have, he is dangerous."

Itachi nodded silently, did not refute, but did not agree either.

"But speaking of it...you've been practicing physical arts recently?"

But soon, Fu Yue asked about Itachi's recent situation, "Remember, for ninjas, chakra is the most important point, and it is the basis of all ninja courses."

"Compared to physical exercise, I hope you can better grasp the various uses of Chakra, which will be of great help to your future."

"However, I don't have much time to train you during this period, and the war will gradually stabilize. At that time, I will test and teach you your homework, so don't slack off."

Itachi continued to nod, "I know, Father."

He never refuted his father's words.

As for how to arrange it, that is another matter.

When I got home, it was already evening.

But as soon as the father and son arrived at the door, they saw a middle-aged man with a very fierce appearance waiting outside the door with a boy who looked similar to him.

Seeing them coming back, they walked towards this side with strides.

"Captain Fu, there is something I want to discuss with you again."

Not only his appearance, but also the voice of this middle-aged man sounds fierce.

Itachi recognized the young man following behind him as Uchiha Teru, the young man who was captured on the battlefield.