Naruto: Starting from Tsunade-san.

"Substitute one thing for another?"

"As I said, the original concept of the Will of Fire was dedication, but it has slightly changed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's generation and has become a tool to maintain the ruling class."

"If you pay attention, you will find that not only we in Konoha are talking about this set of things, but other villages are also talking about this set of values, such as the will of the wind in Sunagakure Village. Wherever the gravel flies, the wind continues. Unconsciously, or perhaps, the will of water in Wuyin Village, where the mist is filled, the water is endless. What has changed is the content, but what has not changed is the core. It is still a slogan full of benevolence and righteousness, so that the people below are willing to do it. The village sacrifices everything.”

"Of course, I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with dedicating money to the village, but in the end, the village is just a concept, and it is people who actually implement it."

After hearing this, Itachi was greatly shocked: "As expected of Uncle Qingzhi, after hearing what you said, I suddenly became enlightened about some things."

"Don't say that too soon. Let me give you an example to test you." Aokiji smiled and said, "You should have heard about White Fang's death." Itachi recalled and said with some emotion, "While carrying out the mission, White Fang gave up the mission for his companions, causing great losses to the village. Unable to bear the condemnation of his companions, he eventually committed suicide."

"Well, that's pretty much what happened."

Weasel said in surprise: "Uncle Qingzhi, do you mean there is a hidden reason for this suicide?"

"Of course, otherwise why would I use this example?" Qingzhi stood up, "The answer lies in what I said before."

Itachi lowered his head and closed his eyes, rubbed his lips with his fingers, and murmured: "What we see is just what others let us see..."

"I'm going to the bathroom, think about it slowly, and tell me when you get back." Qingzhi went to the side for a while. When he came back, Itachi still didn't think about it. He looked apologetic and felt stupid: "I'm sorry, Uncle Qingzhi. …”

"It doesn't matter. You can't think of it. It's not that you're stupid, but it's a reflection of your kindness. You think about the village too well. There are some things that you subconsciously don't dare to think about, or even don't want to think about."

Itachi let out a small breath.

"You must not have the intention to harm others, and you must have the intention to guard against others. You may not use it, but you must not understand it."

"Why did Uncle Aokiji tell me so much?"

"You, like the First Hokage, possess a spirit of sacrifice. Unlike Sarutobi Hiruzen, you possess the true Will of Fire. However, you are too young and too easy to be exploited. As an elder, I have the obligation to guide you."

Qingzhi sighed: "And if something happens to me unfortunately that day, then you and Sasuke will be my back-ups who stay to protect Uchiha."

"Uncle Aokiji..."

Itachi's expression was moved. Although Aokiji always sneered at outsiders, he had nothing to say to his own people.

He himself had the idea of ​​killing his entire clan. When he compared the two, he immediately felt ashamed and embarrassed.

Next, Aokiji analyzed the cause of White Fang's death to Itachi. In summary, White Fang was too famous, and the higher-ups did not want to see White Fang become the next Hokage, so they deliberately spread rumors in order to ruin White Fang's reputation so that he would no longer have the possibility of ascending the throne. However, White Fang got out of control and chose to commit suicide.

Aokiji sighed and concluded, "I know White Fang. He's different from Sarutobi Hiruzen. He's a man of true faith. He realized that the so-called slogans of the higher-ups were nothing but nihilism. In a moment, his faith collapsed, and he ultimately chose death, rather than using such ridiculous excuses as "unbearable accusations."

After hearing this, Itachi said angrily: "A bunch of despicable people."

"In addition to the aforementioned reasons, the most important reason why the higher-ups want to discredit White Fang is that he violated the Will of Fire."

Itachi didn't understand what this meant: "Going against the Will of Fire?"

"To be more precise, it violates the 'Will of Fire' of the ruling class represented by Sarutobi Hiruzen. White Fang's prestige has greatly increased. If everyone follows his example and chooses to sacrifice their lives for companions instead of missions, do you think anyone would still risk their lives for a mission? In other words, this undermines the very foundation of the ruling class's values. It would be strange if the higher-ups didn't want to discredit White Fang."

Itachi always thought that he knew enough about the darkness of this village, but he didn't expect that he was too naive. The darkness of the village was far more than he imagined.

"Uncle Aokiji is such a wise man. He can even analyze something like this."

Aokiji comforted him, "It's not that I'm smart, but that you're too naive. If you think about some things from the perspective of human interests, you'll understand."

Itachi nodded.

"Alright, let's go back to Konoha. For the sake of true justice, join me in creating a new era."

"Yes."

A few days later, Aokiji returned to the village. When Fugaku saw him come back, his frown relaxed slightly this time.

Aokiji noticed something: "What's wrong? Did anything happen while I was away?"

"Kakashi's Sharingan was dug out."

Aokiji thought he had misheard: "What?"

Fugaku said solemnly, "The murderer possesses the Sharingan, and the village suspects we were the culprit."

Aokiji said calmly: "Okay, I understand."

There is no need to think about it. It must be that Obito did this to intensify the conflict between the Uchiha and the village and watch the fight from the sidelines. By the way, it can also enhance his strength. There is no reason for him not to do it.

The double divine power, which allows for both attack and defense, is nearly invincible. However, in a sense, it still restrains one's own wide-open and wide-open pupil technique.

He originally wanted to come back and dig out Kakashi's eyes, but he didn't expect that Obito would get there first.

But never mind, this is still within Aokiji's control.

He had already thought of a countermeasure on how to deal with Obito who had two Kamuys.

It is true that Shenwei is immune to all physical attacks, but it is not immune to mental attacks.

In a battle between masters, victory or defeat depends on a hair's breadth. He holds Itachi as a card in his hand. After a month of reading, even if he can't control it for half a second, he is confident that he can directly dig out Obito's hollowed eye. Without immunity to physical attacks, he is no match for Obito in a head-on fight.

In addition to Tsukuyomi, he also holds an absolute trump card specifically targeting Obito, which is a trump card that Obito absolutely cannot resist.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 414: A father's love and a son's filial piety, justice overthrows relatives, Sarutobi Hiruzen leaves the stage

Chapter 414: A loving father and a filial son, a righteous man sacrifices his relatives, and Sarutobi Hiruzen leaves the stage

Fugaku saw Aoki go from surprised to calm in less than a second, with a look of surprise on his face: "You don't seem surprised at all."

"No, it's just that I know there's no point in panicking."

Aoki shook his head with a smile: "I am the leader of the Uchiha clan now. If even I panic at this critical moment, what will the people below think?"

Fugaku admired: "Now you are becoming more and more like the leader of the Uchiha clan."

Qingzhi smiled: "Let's go, come with me to the hospital?"

Fugaku looked stunned: "Why go to the hospital?"

"Having lost his eye, Kakashi should be lying in the hospital recovering from his injuries."

"This is inappropriate. We are now seriously suspected by the village."

"Because of this, we have to go even more, otherwise it would appear that we are guilty."

Fugaku heard that it made sense and stopped trying to persuade him. He followed Aokiji and went straight to the hospital. He found out Kakashi's ward number and entered the ward.

Kakashi, who was lying on the hospital bed, heard the door to the room being opened, glanced sideways, saw the person coming, and wanted to get up.

Qingzhi raised his hand to interrupt: "Just lie down. I'll just say a few words and I'll leave."

"What words."

Aoki said calmly: "I didn't send someone to dig out your eyes. If I really wanted to dig out your eyes, I wouldn't be stupid enough to expose your Sharingan."

Kakashi smiled bitterly: "I know..."

"Second, for the Sharingan you lost, I can give you a Sharingan from the clan, if you want."

Hearing this, Kakashi showed a surprised expression. In the next second, he regained his composure and said with a wry smile: "Forget it, this eye has special meaning to me and cannot be replaced by other eyes."

"Since you don't want to forget it..."

Qing Pheasant turned around and walked away without any hesitation.

After leaving the hospital, there was no enemy. Fugaku, who followed Aoji, reported the recent events: "Recently, the Hokage plans to move us back to the center of the village. What do you think?"

Qingzhi snorted: "Ignore it. It's really boring to still be practicing until now."

Fugaku continued to report: "One more thing. The Third Hokage plans to abdicate. They are currently soliciting public opinion. Do we Uchiha want to participate?"

"The referees and judges are all from them, what are we participating in?" Qing Zhi grinned, "Are we here to support you?"

Fugaku laughed at himself: "That's right."

Qing Pheasant paused and said in a deep voice: "I'm all ready. Please inform the clan members to prepare."

Fugaku said in surprise: "Is it finally going to start?"

"Well, it's time to call it quits."

Qing Zhi looked at the white clouds in the sky and slowly closed his eyes.

……

……

one night.

Inside a house in the center of Konoha.

On a square table, there are several side dishes and bottles of wine.

Asuma and Sarutobi Hiruzen sat opposite each other.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was wearing casual clothes, said with some emotion: "It's been a long time since we, father and son, sat together and had a meal so calmly."

Asma looked like she was not stingy: "Five years or six years? I can't remember clearly. It should be after my mother died."

"I'm sorry about what happened at Lake Biwa."

"You don't have to apologize to me."

"You are still blaming me for implanting the Vulpix into your body."

"You are the Hokage, how dare I."

"I'm doing this for the village."

"No, you do it for yourself and the rights in your hands."

"..."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense, otherwise I won't even eat this meal."

"Ugh……"

Asuma watched Hiruzen Sarutobi eat some food and drink some wine, and then stood up. Under the confused gaze of the other party, he picked up the Hokage's hat, put it around behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, and put it on him. , with a low voice: "Father, is this hat really that important?"

"..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen moved his mouth and was about to speak when suddenly his chest hurt. His eyes widened and he lowered his head in shock. His chest area was stained red and exuded a strong smell of blood.

This is the taste of blood, his blood.

"This is……"

Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly stood up from his chair, staggered a few steps forward, turned around, his face was filled with an expression of disbelief: "Why, why..."

If it was a sneak attack, even if it was an unsuspecting son, he would not be unable to react. Then there was only one possibility.

The food was poisonous, and the weapon that pierced his chest was also poisonous. He was now completely weak and could not use any chakra.

Asma closed her eyes: "This is for the sake of justice..."

"Justice, what justice?" Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't understand what his son was talking about at all.

"...I think it's better for me to say this."

Suddenly, a third person's voice sounded leisurely in the room, with a proud look.

"Cough cough..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed up blood and turned pale.

A figure walked slowly towards him with his hands in his pockets. He had white hair and red eyes, and a bit of sarcasm in the corners of his raised mouth.

"It's you……"

Aojiha's lips twitched: "Yes, it's me, Uchiha Aojiha."

"why?"

"Why?" Aokiji's smile turned cold, and he pointed at Sarutobi Hiruzen's nose and sneered: "Old man, stop pretending to be stupid with me. When you killed Tsunade, you still had the nerve to ask me why?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's breath was rapidly weakening, and he realized that he would not survive tonight: "Ahem, I didn't want to kill Tsunade..."

"Shut up, are you worthy of calling Tsunade by her name?

Qingzhi scolded: "Without your continued connivance, how could things have developed to that point? Stop pretending to be innocent with me, it makes me sick."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was speechless and looked at his son with an indescribable sadness in his eyes. He never imagined that his closest son would betray him or even stand on the opposite side to murder him.

"Uh-huh... It's so pitiful that the majestic Hokage can have such a sad side, hahaha..."

Qing Zhi mocked to his heart's content, and the pleasure of wanton revenge made his shoulders shake uncontrollably, and even the expression on his face became distorted.