"Itachi-sensei…"
Kisame was choked, and his words of concern were stuck in his throat.
Alright, alright, alright.
So when the Konoha Ninja said someone would die, he meant me, Kisame Hoshigaki, not the Konoha hero Uchiha Itachi.
He was almost bitten into a pulp by the vengeful infant's clones, while Uchiha Itachi looked like he was just coming home, not even breaking a sweat.
I said it was dangerous and to leave quickly, but Itachi-sensei rushed forward without even blinking. So it wasn't that he wasn't afraid of death, but that he knew he wouldn't die.
Although he knew deep down that Itachi-sensei didn't do it on purpose.
Still, a hint of resentment rose in Kisame's heart.
"Kisame, I'll help you!"
Uchiha Itachi saw Kisame's predicament and quickly activated Dark Cursed Technique, rushing towards his companion.
The vengeful infant clones, which had been docile around him, turned and bit Kisame after he got close to him.
Hiss…
The sudden attack caused Kisame's abdomen to be bitten through, allowing light to pass through.
"Itachi-sensei, please stay a little further away from me."
Blood seeped from the corner of Kisame's mouth, and he quickly widened the distance between himself and Uchiha Itachi.
Although Uchiha Itachi wouldn't be attacked, intense resentment would gather around him, and if he got too close, it would mean Kisame would suffer double the damage.
Uchiha Itachi also realized this and began to cast strengthening cursed techniques from a distance.
A raging black flame steamed from Kisame's shoulder, forming a shadowy figure completely enveloped in a black robe.
As Kisame swung his blade,
The shadowy figure that appeared on his shoulder also threw dark light waves in all directions.
Zzzzzzz…
The dark light waves, when they hit the resentful clones, not only caused no damage but instead nourished the resentful infant's clones like sweet dew.
Bang, bang, bang.
The resentful clones, which had originally been in a shadowy state, suddenly landed, solidifying into physical forms from the dense dark cursed technique aura.
Two resentful clones pounced, almost biting through Kisame's Samehada.
"Itachi-sensei, you really shouldn't help me anymore!"
Kisame grimaced, constantly dodging and not daring to stop moving, otherwise he would be ambushed by the resentful clones forming in the mist.
He was afraid that if Uchiha Itachi helped him again, he would directly kill him.
It was just like how he claimed to be protecting the Uchiha's honor, but mercilessly massacred the entire Uchiha Clan.
For some reason,
Kisame felt empathy for the slain Uchiha clansmen, and an unnamed rage welled up in his heart.
By the time he was out of the range of the city wall's treasure orb attacks,
Kisame was already on his last breath.
Uchiha Itachi wanted to help him up, but Kisame blocked him with his hand, truly afraid of any further complications.
"Let's go."
Tenzou looked at the unharmed Uchiha Itachi, very dissatisfied. His goal was originally to kill the rogue who attacked Lord Aizen.
He didn't expect that by some strange twist of fate, the other party managed to escape.
Uchiha Itachi did not continue to explain. In the current situation, only Sarutobi Hiruzen could clear his name.
Following Tenzou, they traversed the streets of Konoha.
"Lord Tenzou!"
A passing little girl handed a bouquet of flowers to Tenzou.
A flash of surprise crossed Uchiha Itachi's eyes.
He was once an Anbu member. The Shadow Organization and Anbu, in essence, had the same job nature: dealing with some very tricky problems for the Hokage.
However, the Shadow Organization could actually walk openly on the streets without needing to hide their identities.
And judging by the civilians' expressions, they showed no fear of the Anbu whatsoever.
"Please help me give this bouquet of flowers to Lord Aizen. I've already graduated from the Ninja School and will soon be able to fight alongside him!"
The little girl said with a face full of longing.
Tenzou took the flowers, his nose stinging. He couldn't bear to tell her the truth that Lord Aizen had sacrificed himself, and merely nodded silently.
This little girl seemed to be from the time Lord Aizen was taking care of the Orphanage…
What was her name?
Tenzou couldn't recall, and a bitter smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Perhaps, only a true inheritor of the Fire Will like Lord Aizen could clearly remember the names of every unimportant civilian.
Such a perfect Lord Aizen was actually killed by this guy, Uchiha Itachi.
"Uchiha Itachi, no matter what, I will kill you!"
Tenzou turned his head, his icy gaze fixed on Uchiha Itachi.
Uchiha Itachi remained silent.
He wasn't afraid of Tenzou, this elite player's threat. He was just worried that Aizen's methods were too terrifying, having reached the point where he could even mislead civilians.
Even if Lord Hiruzen cleared his name, could he still integrate into the village?
Just like the Uchiha Clan back then, despite making such great contributions to the village during the Ninja World War, they were still ostracized…
No!
It wasn't that they were ostracized; it was because of the Uchiha Clan's self-inflation, their unwillingness to actively integrate into the village, constantly clamoring about the clan's glory.
That's why they met with the fate of annihilation.
Uchiha Itachi trembled all over, and a fine layer of cold sweat appeared on his back.
"How could I have such a thought?"
"It's impossible that the village isolated the Uchiha Clan; it was because of the Uchiha's arrogance!"
Uchiha Itachi's lips moved silently, repeating these words until his emotions gradually calmed down.
The stick hadn't hit his body, so he didn't know the pain.
At that time, the immense pressure faced by the Uchiha Clan was borne by Clan Head Fugaku and several Uchiha elders.
The isolation policy, starting from the Second Hokage, first transferred the Uchiha Clan's territory to the outermost edge of the village.
Then there was public propaganda, causing the Uchiha Clan, who controlled the Police Force, to fall out with the civilians.
Uchiha Fugaku was a very peaceful dove, and he worked hard to find ways to integrate into Konoha, but he constantly met with obstacles. First, during the Ninja World War, he led the Uchiha clansmen to fight desperately, hoping to exchange military merits for the village's trust.
But the results were minimal.
He then compromised several times, until the Uchiha Clan was pushed to a point where they had no retreat.
Only then did the Uchiha's hawkish faction finally rise, plotting an internal rebellion.
Younger clansmen like Uchiha Itachi only knew that the clan and the village had a tense relationship and that the Uchiha needed to make a judgment, but they had no idea about the pressure the Uchiha Clan faced from all sides.
Ultimately, Uchiha Itachi, wielding the blade of justice, killed the entire Uchiha Clan, preventing an internal rebellion and protecting Konoha.
He did what he believed was right.
The Uchiha Clan deserved their fate.
But now,
Similar pressure fell upon Uchiha Itachi himself, and he began to waver.
He was clearly a hero who had protected Konoha, clearly he had made such great contributions and sacrifices,
Clearly Aizen was the culprit.
But why was his current situation so bad?
If it were exposed that he killed Aizen, the surging tide of angry public opinion would engulf him, and he would probably have to commit suicide to stop the wave of anger.
But why?
Clearly Aizen was evil!
Uchiha Itachi took a deep breath. He was unwilling to admit, and dared not admit, that his current predicament was similar to that of the Uchiha Clan in the past.
The Uchiha back then were evil, and he himself was innocent now.
As long as the truth came out, everything would pass.
"Kirigakure rogue ninja, Kisame Hoshigaki, stop. You are not qualified to enter the Hokage Building."
Tenzou pulled out a string of chains and bound his hands, saying, "These are magic-sealing chains. Most of your abilities will be sealed until Uchiha Itachi and Lord Hokage finish their meeting."
This kind of safety measure was acceptable.
Kisame did not resist, allowing the Shadow Organization members to put the shackles on him. He then felt his four-dimensional attributes being suppressed.
In this state, even if two or three elite players attacked him together, they could kill him.
But looking at Itachi-sensei's confident expression, there shouldn't be any problems.
He just needed to wait patiently.
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