This Uchiha Itachi is very lonely

The communication last night ended with his father leaving in anger, but afterwards, he knew that he was wrong.

Today, he wants to know more about his father.

Chapter 31: 【Family and Village】

How to ease the relationship with the village?

When Itachi raised this question, Fu Yue instinctively became vigilant in his heart.

But soon, he remembered his son's precocious remarks last night, and slowly relaxed again.

Do you want to delve deeper into this topic?With a...five year old?

"Itachi, can you guarantee that today's conversation will not be leaked?"

In the end, Fu Yue decided to believe in his son who was extremely precocious since he was a child.

It is also a good thing for him to understand these as soon as possible.

Rather than being influenced by some people with ulterior motives, Fu Yue hopes to plant seeds in Itachi's heart first.

Itachi nodded, "I'll keep it a secret, Father."

This topic should only be mentioned at the clan meeting that can only be attended after becoming a ninja.

But he still wanted to know what his father really thought.

And, let's see if Arturia has any suggestions on this.

"To understand how I plan to ease the relationship between the clan and the village, you need to know why there is conflict between the village and the clan."

Fu Yue looked at Itachi and asked, "How much do you know about this matter?"

"During the Warring States period, Senju and Uchiha were feuds."

Itachi recalled the books he had read, "But in a certain generation, Senju Hashirama, the patriarch of the Senju clan, and Uchiha Madara, the patriarch of our Uchiha, put aside their mutual hatred and established Konoha for the sake of peace."

"But the flame of hatred has never been extinguished because of this, it has only stopped briefly."

"When Konoha was built and attracted clans such as Sarutobi, Shimura, Nara, and Akimichi, Senju Hashima won the support of many families because of his character and became the first Hokage."

"Compared to the popular Senjujuma, Uchiha Madara of our family was isolated by other families. He chose to leave because he was unwilling to surrender..."

He briefly explained what he knew about the family history.

Including that after Uchiha Madara left Konoha, he returned to Konoha, trying to destroy the village he built by himself.

"Then when do you think the conflict between our clan and the village started?"

These are all histories in books. For Itachi's answer, Fuyue was not surprised, and continued to ask, "Is it because of Uchiha Madara? Or... blood?"

He still remembered Itachi once said that the family was rejected because the family concept was too strong and did not conform to the village concept.

Itachi was lost in thought.

After a long time, he raised his head to look at his father, and replied, "I think... from the very beginning, our direction was wrong, starting from the establishment of the village."

"Good answer."

On the side, Artoria quickly realized the reason for Itachi's words, and her eyes were full of appreciation, "You have... considered from a relatively vast height."

As a king's vision, he already has it.

Compared to Artoria, who had realized Itachi's thoughts, Fugaku seemed a little confused, "Has there been a mistake since the establishment of the village?"

"Yeah, I think we Uchiha probably shouldn't be involved in building the village."

Following the answer, the thoughts in Itachi's mind continued to become clear, "From what my father said just now, it seems that someone in the clan attributed the conflict between the family and the village to Uchiha Madara."

"But I think that's wrong."

"I think even if Uchiha Madara was not Senjujuma, but Uchiha Madara, who became the first Hokage, we Uchiha would still be excluded, and even Konoha Village would be disbanded at the beginning of its establishment."

"Compared to other families who inherit according to secret techniques, the foundation of our family's inheritance lies in blood."

"Unless we give up Sharingan and allow our bloodlines to gradually thin out as we pass away with foreigners. Otherwise, it is impossible for us to truly integrate into Konoha and become a member of Konoha."

"As for this point, I think neither Uchiha Madara nor the rest of our family can give up our surname, give up our blood, and fully integrate into the big tree of Konoha like Senju, becoming The nourishment for the growth of leaves."

Although he didn't know any conflicts between the clan and the village these years, he didn't know what unequal treatment the clan members had received in the village.

But... Itachi clearly judged based on the information he has at this stage that, as a family of blood succession boundaries, they simply cannot abandon the so-called family concept and integrate into Konoha.

"I have read the ninja calendar, and looking at the five major ninja villages, none of the villages can completely let an independent blood family continue to develop."

"Even the Yeyue clan who often holds the position of Lei Ying in Yunyin Village has gradually integrated their blood into Yunyin Village through intermarriage."

"When the various ethnic groups gather together in the village, those clans that still maintain the family concept will eventually be eliminated, and only the clans that abandon the family and use the village as a unit will be accepted."

"Perhaps Uchiha Madara was aware of this before leaving Konoha, and even came back later to plan to destroy Konoha."

"It's not so much that we Uchiha and Senju established a home named Konoha, it's better to say that we Uchiha cultivated an enemy named Konoha for ourselves."

"It's not even just such an enemy. We Uchiha promoted the idea of ​​​​establishing the ninja village, but we were deeply imprisoned by the blood."

"But in this way... between Uchiha and Konoha, besides the disappearance of one side, is there really any other way to choose?"

As he thought, Itachi's mind became clearer.

He had never thought about these issues before, after all, family affairs were not something he could participate in.

But now, when he really looks at the entire relationship chain from the perspective of Uchiha, he finds... there is no way out!

Even if the current situation is still calm, one day, the intensification of conflicts will make the people in the clan continue to become radical, until finally...

"No, no."

Fuyue's face gradually became serious about Itachi's remarks, and he really regarded him as a person who could discuss with each other, "Itachi, your ideas are very dangerous. Of course, our family has other choices."

"In addition to Uchiha, have you forgotten that there is another family whose blood is the inheritance among Konoha?"

Itachi pondered for a moment, "You mean...Hinata?"

But soon, he shook his head, "But there is a difference between Hinata and us. The system of family clan, division, and caged bird allows Hinata to protect his own bloodline."

"At the same time, Hyuga's white eyes have a much wider role on the battlefield than our Uchiha."

"Every Hyuga who opens his eyes is a top-level perception ninja, and there are many ninjas in the village who have survived because of Hinata's eyes."

"Conversely, although Uchiha's Sharingan is very powerful, it cannot be used as a bridge to maintain the relationship with the village."

And standing opposite him, Uchiha Fugaku calmly replied: "Why not?"

Chapter 32:【Building Bridges】

why not?

Itachi Uchiha looked at his father in confusion.

"I have also considered the issues you mentioned."

Uchiha Fugaku looked at Itachi rather complicatedly, "Our family has tried for decades to confirm the fact that we cannot successfully integrate into Konoha like other families."

"Bloodline is the barrier between us and other families and Konoha, and it is the cage where we imprison ourselves."

"But although we can't really become a member of Konoha, it doesn't mean that we will always be excluded, and we will never be able to live in peace with Konoha."

Speaking of this, his tone became more dignified, "You are right, Baiyan is the bridge connecting Hinata and Konoha, and many ninjas in the village have received Hinata's favor."

"They and us are generally a family of blood. But their relationship with Konoha is completely different from our relationship with Konoha."

"So... I have been thinking of ways to learn from them and build a bridge with Konoha."

"And recently, I finally found a way out."

Hearing this, Itachi immediately understood what his father said to ease the relationship, "Are you planning to trade sharing eyes?"

"No, it's not a transaction, but a bond connecting each other!"

At this time, Fu Yue has already treated Itachi as an adult, "Some time ago, there was a battle at the Kannabi Bridge on the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Earth. We have a clansman——Uchiha Obito" die there."

"And before he sacrificed, he gave one of his sharing eyes as a sustenance to his companion——Hatake Kakashi."

"Similarly, Hatake Kakashi did not disappoint Uchiha Obito's entrustment, and worked hard to adapt to the Sharingan that does not match his blood, and watched the world with that Sharingan!"

Having said that, his tone became more serious, "From them, I see a way out for Uchiha."

"In the past, because of the exclusion of the villagers, people in our clan didn't like to contact outsiders."

"But what if... we operate according to the connection between Obito Uchiha and Kakashi Hatake?"

"Since we Uchiha and Konoha cannot get along peacefully in the process of letting nature take its course, then we will take the initiative to intervene and correct some problems."

"In the past few decades, it is not that there are no ninjas from foreign races who have made friends with our Uchiha people. But often, this friendship will be severed with the death of the tribe."

"So, I want to try to use Sharingan to maintain the bond with the outside world, so that people don't leave the tea..."

Uchiha Fugaku briefly described his thoughts.

It's like Uchiha Obito entrusted his only Sharingan to Hatake Kakashi before he died.

This sustenance will make Hatake Kakashi have some connection with Uchiha.

And when these connections become more and more, and the villagers gradually become associated with Uchiha, Konoha and Uchiha will gradually change from a mutually exclusive relationship to an inseparable part.

Itachi didn't respond immediately, but asked Artoria next to him in his heart.

She didn't hold back her own ideas, and commented on this method pertinently, "Although it sounds easy, it is not easy to implement this method."

"And feelings are the most difficult kind of connection to form. This method undoubtedly requires a lot of time to settle, which may take more than ten years or decades."

"So... how should Uchiha avoid the intensification of the conflict between the family and the village during this period of time?"

really……

This approach sounds partially feasible, but it takes a long time.

And when Itachi relayed Artoria's thoughts to his father.

Uchiha Fugaku once again expressed his appreciation for his calm thinking, "During this period of emotional connection, we need the support of some high-level Konoha to maintain the stability of the relationship between the two."

"Uchiha is Konoha's village-building hero after all. Although he has not been able to integrate into Konoha, Konoha can't ignore our existence. After all, our strength is very powerful."

"If we lose the support of our clan, it will be a heavy blow to Konoha."

"If there is a way to get the best of both worlds, I believe that Konoha will not refuse. So I have been trying to communicate with some ninjas in Konoha's political core area recently, hoping to ease the relationship between them."

Listening quietly to Fu Yue's answer, Itachi's face was always calm and calm.

"And the person I was in contact with heard about some of my plans and was very supportive of the idea."

Fuyue's face was always serious, "In the next few months, he will try to run for the seat of the fourth generation."

"Although we Uchiha can't sit in that seat by ourselves, we can fully support and make friends with the next Hokage. The following period is a very important stage."

"Itachi, the talent you have shown makes me happy, but it is also very heavy."

"In the future, I may not be able to take good care of this family and you. But I hope you can calmly look at some people in the clan, and don't have the idea of ​​dying and breaking the net just because of some people's radical thoughts."

"Our family has been passed down for thousands of years, and it cannot be destroyed just because some people are passionate!"

"do you understand?"

"I understand, father."

Itachi nodded calmly, "But...Father, are you sure that the Konoha executive you contacted is willing to help us from the bottom of his heart?"

"Is there a possibility that he just used us to sit in that seat, and then..."

"You don't need to worry about that."

Fu Yue shook his head, "He, his wife, me, and your mother are considered to be the same generation of ninjas."

"When we were young, we often performed missions together, and the connection between us has never been broken."

"He is a very reliable and sunny ninja, and there is a high voice in the village for him to be the Fourth Hokage."

"I believe that after he takes that seat, he will keep his promise and become a bridge between our Uchiha and Konoha."

Friends you've known since childhood?

Itachi searched in his memory, but unfortunately, he didn't know much about his parents' social circle.

But since his father is so determined, he has no way to dissuade him.