Chapter 217: Fifty-Four Years of Konoha

Iron Fire and Shisui made a splash on the border and won praise from everyone. Konoha Village specially held a grand commendation meeting to promote their heroic deeds to all the villagers. Since then, these two names have become almost household names in the village.

After that, Tiehuo was transferred to the Konoha Police Force and promoted to squad leader; at the same time, Shisui was also successfully promoted to Jonin.

After holding the title of Jonin, he can freely undertake various tasks, but unless there are special circumstances, he can rest in the village for a long time. Shisui made full use of this precious free time and stayed in the village to practice with Itachi.

At this time, Itachi had entered a ninja school, but the courses in the school were useless to this talented young man.

Therefore, Itachi often used the shadow clone technique, letting a shadow clone stay in school for classes while he quietly slipped away to train alone.

It happened that Shisui was also recuperating in the village. The two had known each other since childhood and had a good understanding of each other, so it was logical for Itachi to train with Shisui.

As time went by, Itachi's strength increased by leaps and bounds, and the friendship between them became deeper and deeper. Although they were not biological brothers, they felt like brothers.

Time flies, the years fly by, and in the blink of an eye it is Konoha's fifty-fourth year. During the past three years, the war in the border areas continued, but the village was calm, nothing major happened, and everything was running step by step.

There is no need to go into details about the fighting situation on the border, because the war situation has reached a final stalemate, and it may not take long for Konoha, Kumogakure Village and Iwagakure Village to reach a truce.

Itachi was gifted with outstanding talents, so he was able to graduate from school early. His achievements were comparable to Kakashi, and he was called a wizard in the ninja world.

After graduation, Itachi successfully joined the ninja team and began performing various tasks. With his intelligence and talent, he can naturally quickly integrate into the role of a ninja and cope with various challenges with ease.

Unfortunately, the good times did not last long, and a tragic disaster suddenly occurred. During a certain mission, two of Itachi's companions were killed by a mysterious masked man. This incident made Itachi feel sad and angry. In extreme pain, he successfully opened the Sharingan.

When Itachi returned to the village with a heavy heart, his father Fugaku heard that his son had opened his eyes. Not only did he not show any sadness or worry, but he congratulated Itachi. This indifferent attitude disgusted Itachi, and he became even more disgusted with his father.

Itachi felt extremely heavy, as if he was enveloped by an invisible weight, making it impossible for him to breathe. In desperation, he decided to look for Shisui again, hoping to get some comfort and enlightenment from him.

The two of them came to a crystal clear stream in the suburbs together, found a flat stone and sat down, lit a bonfire, and grilled fish. In a peaceful natural environment, they opened their hearts and talked freely while tasting delicious grilled fish.

"Brother Shisui, you also know that I opened the Sharingan. It was at the cost of the lives of my companions, but my father seems to only care about the growth of my strength." Itachi lowered his head. , his eyes revealed endless confusion and confusion.

Faced with Itachi's pain, Shisui was filled with sympathy. However, after some careful consideration, he understood that he needed to give Itachi appropriate comfort and guidance at this moment. So, he said softly: "Itachi, please forgive me and obey."

Then, Shisui slowly put down the grilled fish in his hand, looked into Itachi's eyes, and said sincerely: "The world we live in is full of cruelty and helplessness. Sometimes we have to make difficult choices. Although losing your companion makes you miserable. , but it is this experience that makes you grow and become stronger. Perhaps your father does not value the lives of others, but in his eyes, strong power is the key to protecting the peace of the village."

Itachi raised his head slightly and looked thoughtfully into the distance. Shisui continued: "However, we can't just pursue the improvement of strength, but also know how to cherish the people around us and protect those things that are important to us. Only in this way can we truly become a qualified ninja."

Itachi nodded silently, indicating that he understood what Shisui said. Although his heart was still in turmoil, he began to realize that he could not remain immersed in sadness, but should face reality bravely and shoulder responsibility.

"In fact, this is the fate that our Uchiha clan cannot escape! The blood flowing in our bodies seems to have already destined that when we face the departure of our closest relatives and partners, the power of the Sharingan hidden in the depths will be awakened.”

"This seems to be a vicious curse, but if you think about it from another perspective, isn't it a precious gift? This power is a precious gift left behind by our companions and relatives who have left us. They must hope It empowers us to have stronger strength, survive tenaciously in this world full of dangers, and move forward bravely with their expectations and strength on our backs.”

Shisui had experienced the baptism of war on the border and witnessed many Uchiha people joining the battlefield without hesitation in order to protect their homeland and defend their honor.

In the brutal battle, one after another brave and fearless warriors fell in a pool of blood, while their companions opened their Sharingan eyes due to the loss of their close friends, and continued to fight bloody battles with this newly acquired power.

This unforgettable experience gave Shisui a deeper understanding of his family's destiny, and his mind was more mature and stable than Itachi's.

Itachi listened quietly, but his heart was shaking. He lowered his head silently, as if trying to hide the tears shining in his eyes. However, tears still flowed down his cheeks.

At this moment, Itachi realized that his father Fugaku had seen through everything. He knew his son's inner pain and struggle, but chose to guide him forward in a more profound way.

Fugaku hoped that Itachi could draw strength from the death of his companions, let this grief become his motivation to move forward, and thus survive tenaciously in this cruel and ruthless ninja world.

Shisui looked at Itachi in front of him, and a feeling of emotion surged in his heart. He once had a deep prejudice against the family and believed that there was an irreconcilable contradiction between the family and the village.

But after the thrilling war in the Land of Lightning, he gradually realized that the family and the village were not necessarily an either-or relationship, and the orders of the village's high-level officials might not necessarily represent the interests of the village.

If that were the case, he should be at the border of the Land of Fire at this moment, fighting a life-and-death battle with the Cloud Ninja. But now, he is standing here, sharing each other's mental journey with Itachi.

Shisui's words were like a sharp sword, piercing the fog in Itachi's heart and letting him see a whole new world.

Itachi has always believed that he has the bearing and knowledge that surpasses his family. He once thought that his father only focused on strength and despised friendship, but now it seems that this idea is too biased.

The real power lies not only in one's own strength, but also in whether one can protect the important people around him.

As his thoughts gradually became clear, Itachi's eyes became more and more determined.

Yes, the departure of his companions is indeed heartbreaking, but the spiritual wealth they left behind will always accompany him. From now on, he will face future challenges with a new attitude and prove his value with practical actions.

Itachi's heart seemed to be gently touched by something, and ripples appeared. You know, at this moment, he is still young, and it is a critical period for the formation of his outlook on life, world view, and values.

And Shisui's words, like a bright light, illuminated Itachi's way forward and made him change his view of the family. At the same time, it also quietly changed the fate of the entire Uchiha clan.

At this moment, a sudden metal collision broke the silence. The sound came from a stream not far away, and it seemed that a thrilling battle was taking place there.

Shisui and Itachi looked at each other and were both stunned. Although this place is relatively remote, it is still within the jurisdiction of Konoha Village. How could such a fierce fighting sound suddenly come?

However, both of them are mature people, and they quickly regained their composure after a brief surprise.

Shisui's eyes condensed, and his heart full of justice and enthusiasm would never allow himself to stand idly by and watch the battle in front of him.

So, he ran towards the direction where the sound came from without hesitation, and Itachi followed closely after seeing this.

It was seen that three members of the Root Organization were besieging an Anbu ninja together. The Anbu ninja was obviously at a disadvantage and was about to be defeated.

At this critical moment, Shisui rushed forward without hesitation, successfully resisted the fierce offensive of both sides, and quickly questioned the current situation: "What happened? You are all ninjas from Konoha Village, why are you killing each other like this?!"

Facing Shisui's questioning, one of the Root members held a long sword in his hand and responded fiercely: "This person holds an important piece of information about the traitor, which is directly related to the safety and stability of the entire village! I must take the information back from him and eliminate the hateful traitor! If you know what's good for you, get out of the way, you little brat!"

At this moment, the Anbu ninja lying on the ground was anxious and quickly explained: "That person may really have unspeakable difficulties. Even if the traitor is really to be executed, it should be reported to the Hokage first."

Itachi watched from the side, thinking secretly in his heart, and felt that what the Root members said was reasonable. After all, ensuring the peace of the village is far more important than dealing with a mere traitor.

However, Shisui held a completely different view.

Shisui took two steps forward and said without hesitation: "Ninjas are nameless people who support peace in the dark."

"But using force to force people to submit and maintaining order with violence is not peace at all."

After Shisui finished speaking, his eyes became sharp, he quickly opened his eyes, and the three-magatama Sharingan opened instantly. He was seen holding the short sword tightly in his hand, leaning forward slightly, and posing a posture of being ready for battle and ready to go.

After listening to what Shisui said, Itachi on the side already understood what he should do. He secretly made up his mind to protect the Anbu behind him, and firmly believed that only by doing so could he live up to the expectations of the village and his brother.

"I am Uchiha Itachi, and I am willing to fight side by side with Shisui!" Itachi swore.

"Itachi." Shisui was deeply moved by seeing this.

Seeing this, the Anbu used the instant body stunt without hesitation to try to escape from the scene, but before his figure completely disappeared, Shisui and Itachi had already attacked the enemy.

In an instant, the flashes of swords and shadows flashed, and a thrilling battle began.

The three mysterious figures from the Root organization on the opposite side all wore masks to cover their faces, making it difficult to see their true appearance.

Two of the men were tall and mighty, one had long straight hair and held a pair of extremely sharp sickles in both hands, and the other was burly and strong, with a big waist and a small braid on his head, holding a huge machete in his hand. There is no doubt that the two of them will join forces to fight against the powerful Shisui.

As for the remaining female Root member, she had long black hair braided behind her head. She took the initiative to attack Itachi with a ninja sword in her hand, and her attack was fierce and fierce, no less than the other two companions.

Itachi and the female ninja had a thrilling battle, during which Itachi activated his double magatama Sharingan.

The female ninja was proud of her proficiency in shuriken and wire tactics, but she didn't realize that she was showing off her skills.

When facing the Uchiha clan and their Sharingan, her so-called skills were as childish and ridiculous as a child playing house.

After a fierce battle, Itachi jumped lightly in the moonlight like a dancing dancer, cleverly avoiding several fierce attacks.

Then, he threw the ninja sword in his hand and accurately nailed several flying shurikens to the ground. Then, Itachi landed steadily on the handle of the ninja sword, the whole action was done in one go, and it was smooth and flowing.

However, at this moment, the complacent female ninja mistakenly thought that Itachi had fallen into the trap she had carefully arranged, so she cut the steel wire in front of her without hesitation.

Unexpectedly, this action triggered more hidden steel wire mechanisms, which instantly entangled her tightly and made her unable to move, and finally defeated.

On the other side, Shisui saw Itachi win easily, and knew that the time was ripe, so he no longer reserved his strength.

He quickly formed a seal and performed an amazing phantom instant body technique, shuttling between the enemy formations like a ghost. In the blink of an eye, two powerful enemies were also easily defeated by him.

The three members of the Root Organization fell to the ground in embarrassment, their bodies were covered with scars, and their eyes revealed despair and fear.

However, Shisui and Itachi did not kill them, but just looked at them indifferently. Shisui gently waved his hand, signaling Itachi to collect their weapons.

"You go," Shisui said calmly, his voice so calm that it made people shudder, "Today I will teach you a lesson."

The three Root Organization members struggled to get up from the ground as if they had been pardoned, and fled the scene in a rolling manner. They secretly thanked their luck in their hearts, thanks to the two men who did not kill them all, otherwise they might not be able to save their lives.

Looking at their receding backs, Shisui frowned slightly and said to Itachi: "These guys are getting more and more rampant, and they dare to openly provoke a fight in the village."

Itachi was silent for a moment, and slowly said: "But this is also good, let them know how powerful we are, and they will be more restrained in the future." After that, the two turned and left, leaving behind a mess of battlefield.

The three returned to the Root Organization base and reported the matter to Danzo.

Danzo was furious, and after venting his anger, he dismissed everyone. He sat in his seat with a cold look in his eyes, and said grimly: "It's Uchiha Shisui again, it seems that I must take action."