Dimensional Invasion: I Can Fish for All Heavens

Chapter 279 The Uchiha Clan, a Place of Abundant Talents, and the Arrogant Gojo Satoru
Although he was wary of the Uchiha clan, Tobirama Senju acknowledged the Uchiha clan's love for Konoha.

Unless targeted to the extreme, the Uchiha clan will never seize power by force.

Perhaps some of them might have such thoughts, but it will remain just a slogan, and they would never actually do it.

Itachi Uchiha looked at the Second Hokage's change in attitude with slight surprise.

He had assumed that the Second Hokage, who was wary of the Uchiha clan, would directly reject his choice and even condemn his betrayal of the clan.

Although he obeyed Danzo's will, the Hokage did not approve of his actions afterward, and was even unaware that Danzo had approached him.

But by then everything was already over.

I thought the Second Hokage would do the same, but now it seems that the Second Hokage's will is even closer to Danzo's.

A flicker of emotion flashed in his crimson Sharingan, but he quickly regained his composure.

Uchiha Itachi slowly began to speak, recounting the conflict between Konoha and the Uchiha clan, the suspicion the higher-ups had of the Uchiha after the Nine-Tails' attack, the growing discontent within the clan, and the final coup plan.

He spoke calmly, as if he were narrating something unrelated to himself, without defending the Uchiha clan or questioning the decisions of the Konoha leadership.

He simply stated the facts and then awaited the Second Hokage's judgment.

Tobirama Senju listened patiently, tapping his fingers lightly on his arm as he pondered the whole story.

From Itachi Uchiha's account, he roughly confirmed a few points:

First, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura did indeed inherit his will and took measures to suppress the Uchiha clan; second, Konoha's strength at the time was "strong enough" to deter other ninja villages even after losing the Uchiha.
Finally, the Uchiha clan's rebellion was not unfounded, but rather a desperate act driven to the brink of desperation.

But none of these were what Tobirama Senju cared about most.

What truly surprised him was Itachi Uchiha's attitude.

This "naturally kind Uchiha brat," despite being born into the Uchiha clan and even being the eldest son of the clan leader, showed no sympathy for the clan's plight.

He completely sided with Konoha, believing that the Uchiha clan should not resist but should accept Konoha's arrangements.

Even though his people were ostracized, monitored, and cornered, he still believed they should not seize power by force.

This almost cold-blooded rationality, this awareness of putting the village's interests above the family's, is simply not something the Uchiha clan could cultivate.

What surprised and even more was that Itachi's father, Fugaku Uchiha, the current head of the Uchiha clan, did not resist after learning of his son's stance, but instead chose to accept it in silence.

A clan chief, faced with the fate of his clan's annihilation, ultimately gave up resistance and supported his son's actions.

This level of awareness even surpassed Tobirama Senju's understanding of the Uchiha clan.

Did the "Will of Fire" have such a profound impact on them?
The Uchiha clan produced many talented individuals in this generation, including Itachi Uchiha, Shisui Uchiha, and Fugaku Uchiha.

As for the Uchiha Itachi mentioned that among those who massacred his clan was another "Uchiha," and that the Uchiha who called himself "Uchiha Madara," he immediately ruled out the possibility of Uchiha Madara.

It wasn't that he didn't believe Madara Uchiha was still alive, but rather that someone who hid himself like that couldn't possibly be Madara Uchiha.

Furthermore, Madara Uchiha wouldn't be so extreme as to want to destroy the Uchiha clan.

"interesting."

“Sarutobi and Danzo truly carried out my will.”

Tobirama Senju finally spoke, his voice utterly calm.

He didn't care whether the Uchiha clan was being treated unfairly, nor did he care whether they were truly driven to the brink of despair.

In his view, Sarutobi and the others made the right decision.

If the Uchiha clan does indeed have a tendency to rebel, then it is necessary to nip the threat in the bud.

Itachi Uchiha's choice further proves this point.

"Your thinking is certainly not like that of an Uchiha."

"They're more like ninjas trained by our Senju clan."

Tobirama Senju rarely showed a hint of approval.

That's a lie. Apart from him, no one else in the Senju clan had such an extreme attitude towards the Uchiha clan.

Itachi Uchiha did not respond; he simply stood there quietly.

However, he felt a slight sense of joy at the second generation's praise.

The fact that he had the support of the previous Hokage meant that his actions were indeed correct; although he had already confirmed this, the support of the Second Hokage still brought him a sense of comfort.

"Your father, Fugaku Uchiha, did not resist after learning of your stance, but chose to accept it, which surprised me."

Senju Tobirama sighed.

"He is also one who inherits the will of fire."

Uchiha Itachi responded softly, his tone filled with respect for his deceased father.

Tobirama Senju nodded slightly.

The deceased Uchiha were good Uchiha, let alone the Uchiha clan leader who raised such a "filial" son. Why not praise him a little?
But beneath this seemingly gentle exterior, Tobirama Senju's vigilance towards Itachi Uchiha had risen to an unprecedented level, even surpassing that of Madara Uchiha!

As the person who knew the Uchiha clan best, Tobirama Senju understood the connection between the clan's bloodline limit and mental state better than anyone else.

The evolution of the Sharingan is always accompanied by the extremes of emotions; the deeper the love, the greater the pain when it is lost, and this pain is the nourishment that gives rise to more powerful eye techniques.

The fact that Itachi Uchiha before them had not only awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan but could also calmly recount his clan massacre was an abnormal display of "rationality," which was precisely the most dangerous sign. No matter how much his reasons aligned with Konoha's interests, it was still the same.

True guardians would try to minimize sacrifices, but Itachi Uchiha's "guardianship" was more like a twisted self-sacrifice.

He reveled in playing the role of a lonely martyr in the darkness, enjoying the spiritual satisfaction brought by this sense of tragedy.

What's even more terrifying is that he showed no remorse for his choice and even derived a twisted sense of redemption from it.

Without exception, all holders of the Mangekyou Sharingan are products of distorted emotions.

The Uchiha in front of us has not only reached this level, but can also maintain such terrifying composure.

This proves that his mental world has undergone a kind of pathological reconstruction.

However, no matter how wary and cautious he was of Itachi Uchiha, he would not take action against Itachi until he had figured out the current situation.

On the contrary, he also had to maintain Itachi Uchiha's trust in him and obey his orders.

Even if it's necessary to maintain this relationship on the surface and show appreciation for him.

"It's a real pity that you and your father have such awareness."

“If you weren’t born into the Uchiha clan, I think you would all be qualified to become Hokage.”

Tobirama Senju gazed intently at Itachi Uchiha, his tone perfectly natural, a blend of admiration and regret, as if it came from the bottom of his heart.

A flicker of emotion flashed in Itachi Uchiha's eyes.

The Second Hokage's recognition brought him an indescribable sense of comfort.

At that moment, he even imagined that if his father knew from beyond the grave, he might feel gratified to hear the Second Hokage's evaluation.

This thought caused the corners of his mouth to relax slightly without his noticing. Although it was fleeting, it was enough for Tobirama Senju, who had been watching Itachi Uchiha's expression closely, to catch it.

He took it all in and sneered inwardly.

Just as he had expected, this Uchiha was completely immersed in the tragic narrative of self-sacrifice.

This morbid mental state is truly befitting of the inherently evil Uchiha.

A person who firmly believes that what they are doing is absolutely right is often capable of doing the craziest things.

But on the surface, he still maintained that gentle demeanor.

A trusting Itachi is far easier to control than a wary Itachi.

"But it's no use saying all this now."

"What we need to figure out is why we ended up in this unfamiliar place."

Tobirama Senju tactfully shifted the topic, his tone carrying just the right amount of pragmatism.

He deliberately emphasized the word "we," implying that the two were on the same side at that moment.

For Itachi Uchiha, this technique had an immediate effect.

However, given Itachi's loyalty to Konoha, even if Tobirama Senju didn't do this and instead gave him a direct order, Itachi would still obey Tobirama's command.

"Pap-pap-pap-pap."

A crisp applause rang out from the end of the street, sounding particularly clear amidst the silent ruins.

The crowd in the distance parted to both sides like a tide, spontaneously making way for them.

A tall, slender man was walking slowly towards them.

He was wearing a dark blue college uniform, and his silver-white hair was particularly striking in the sunlight. Although the black eye patch covered his eyes, it did not affect his accurate "seeing" of the two people.

A playful smile played on his lips, and his gait exuded an indescribable arrogance.

"You guys finally finished talking? I've been watching you chat for ages."

"So, are you in the mood to chat with me now?"

Senju Tobirama narrowed his eyes.

The crowd's spontaneous reaction of avoiding them said it all.

Those people knew this person very well, even trusted him.

However, that seemingly innate arrogance was truly repulsive, reminding him of someone he didn't want to think about.

It's unclear whether his deep-seated confidence stems from mere arrogance or overwhelming strength.

Itachi Uchiha's eyes flickered slightly.

He vaguely saw the shadow of a certain predecessor in this person.

But the person in my memory, though powerful, was far from possessing the almost "I am the only one who matters" aura of the person before me. The corners of his mouth under the eyepatch always held a relaxed and confident smile, as if everything in the world was under his control.

"Lord Gojo Satoru has actually come."

"Although Gojo Goroshi's character was ruined after Jujutsu Kaisen, he was really cool."

(End of this chapter)