I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 218 Uchiha Sasuke Understands

Under a sky full of stars.

The Uchiha clan compound was still bustling with activity, and smiles appeared on the faces of the Uchiha members.

Since they moved to the outskirts of the village, it was like living in a prison. Now, countless people have settled here, allowing the ancestral land to flourish again.

Ninjas typically bring their families, and with a large number of people comes increased demand. The emergence of shops selling snacks, street food, and night markets further encouraged newcomers to interact and socialize.

The Uchiha clan seemed less indifferent. After experiencing loneliness and being ostracized, they would cherish this atmosphere even more after experiencing it again.

Similarly, these newly joined ninja family members were initially somewhat unfamiliar and fearful, after all, this was the clan territory of the strongest bloodline. However, as time went by, they began to accept each other, and they enjoyed an unprecedented sense of security.

With the strongest Uchiha clan and the police department, would they lack a sense of security?

In the clan leader's courtyard, young Sasuke excitedly waved his kunai under the starlight.

"Teacher Ye, how was my physical training?"

Panting heavily, Sasuke gave him a look that said, "Come on, praise me!" Uchiha Yoru, sitting upright on the wooden floor under the eaves, smiled and nodded in response.

"It seems you've learned a lot at the Ninja Academy, Sasuke."

Young Sasuke smiled excitedly upon hearing the praise; after all, he was just a kid, practically wagging a tail.

"I came in first place in the entrance exam."

Sasuke spoke proudly, and this scene made Uchiha Yoru burst into hearty laughter.

"Alright, Sasuke, since you got first place, I'll give you a reward. I'll personally teach you shuriken techniques."

"Great!" Sasuke laughed excitedly, and Uchiha Yoru nodded slightly.

He secretly thought to himself, "One of the twins of destiny is right in front of me. It would be foolish not to seize the opportunity to bring him into my camp."

Across the courtyard, in the large house that was once the clan leader's house, the second floor is now brightly lit. After completing his mission, Uchiha Itachi sits on the table, looking at the red-covered book "My Struggle" with an increasingly fervent gaze.

Just as Itachi Uchiha was diligently taking notes that were different each time he read them, a familiar, hearty laugh suddenly rang out.

Through the window, he saw Sasuke and his teacher. Seeing this, Itachi Uchiha felt even more guilty.

"Teacher, you sacrificed too much for the Uchiha clan and for the Will of Fire."

In Itachi Uchiha's eyes, his teacher, for the sake of the clan and the true Will of Fire, and his grandfather, sent his daughter to them. Although it was meant to protect him and his younger brother, it was also for the sake of the clan.

Despite all these sacrifices, his teacher not only showed no discrimination but also treated Sasuke so well.

Even more shockingly, his own teacher, as the clan leader, was still unmarried. Although he had many women in private, according to his teacher...

His future is now fraught with obstacles and dangers due to his ideals and ambitions, so he doesn't want his child to be born into dangers he brings, nor does he want the child's mother to suffer them, until he succeeds.

The teacher's exact words were: if he fails, please give up on him without hesitation, and never look back; one person's sacrifice is enough.

Therefore, Itachi Uchiha felt even more guilty, and when he compared the current Hokage, he immediately revealed an angry look.

"The teacher sacrificed so much, but the Sarutobi clan was an unknown small clan when it founded Konoha. However, after World War I, World War II, and World War III, it suddenly developed into a large clan. On the other hand, the once great Senju clan declined and was on the verge of collapse, the Uchiha clan was isolated, and the Hyuga clan split up."

"Only teachers deserve to be Hokage, none of you deserve it!" At this moment, Itachi Uchiha's eyes became even more determined.

The old and new clan heads were separated by only one courtyard, and time flew by as Itachi engrossed in his reading.

"Sasuke, look how late it is! Hurry up and go back to your brother to help you wash up and get some rest."

"Yes, Mother."

Amidst the heartwarming conversation, Sasuke excitedly stuck out his tongue at his mother before joyfully leaping over the courtyard wall to find his brother.

Uchiha Mikoto, however, walked respectfully and slowly to Uchiha Yoru. After so much time, the two of them had almost gotten used to it.

"Sasuke, you've really worked hard."

She had seen everything about Uchiha Yoru, from his concern for Sasuke to his concern for her, and her initial fear and worries had now vanished.

Facing Mikoto, Uchiha Yoru shook his head and sighed bluntly, "Mikoto-neechan, you should know how dangerous what I'm about to do is, so please don't worry or be afraid. Please do your best to train Itachi and Sasuke."

Facing the young man before her, Uchiha Mikoto's expression was filled with complex emotions. Compared to Fugaku in the past, the two were almost incomparable, because the gap was too great, not in strength, but in mindset, vision, and courage.

She naturally knew what the young man in front of her was going to do, and his current achievements represented a major leap forward, something the Uchiha clan hadn't done for so many years.

"Night, I believe in you."

Seeing Mikoto's determined gaze, Uchiha Yoru smiled and shook his head, muttering casually, "But don't worry, if I fail, Itachi and Sasuke have the potential to become the new clan leaders, just like our ancestor Madara."

"I will warn Shisui and the others. The Uchiha clan, remember to sever ties."

If Uchiha Yoru's plan fails, he will take all the blame, while the Uchiha clan will play the role of upholding justice and abandoning their own kin, with the new clan leader taking over and discarding the former clan leader.

Just like when Madara Uchiha wanted to leave after they founded Konoha together, he was abandoned by the entire clan.

"night!"

At the gentle call, Uchiha Mikoto's eyes trembled. Men full of ambition and fighting spirit are the most attractive, especially those with such courage that this world is witnessing for the first time.

He would rather go to hell alone than let all those who support him be spared.

At that moment, Itachi Uchiha, who was just outside the wall receiving his younger brother, also heard these words and his shoulders trembled.

"Brother Itachi, what's wrong?"

Looking down at Sasuke's innocent and puzzled gaze, Itachi Uchiha smiled, but his eyes were filled with an unprecedented determination.

"Sasuke, you must believe in Yoru-sensei. Yoru-sensei is the greatest person in the world, perhaps even the only person in the world who is close to God."

He saw his teacher's great ideal in the book and was determined to carry it out with great courage. In Itachi's heart, it was no exaggeration to call his teacher a god among men.

Sasuke hesitated for a moment as he followed his older brother into the house, then asked in a low voice with trepidation, "Itachi-nii, I heard someone say that Yoru-sensei is actually my biological father."

愕！

Looking into Sasuke's innocent, naive, and apprehensive eyes, Itachi Uchiha's face revealed a resolute expression. "Sasuke! You must regard Yoru-sensei as a father figure, or even more than a father figure."

Uchiha Sasuke is definitely not Yoru-sensei's biological son, but in Itachi's eyes, such a great person, Sasuke considers Yoru-sensei not only as a father, but also as great!

When young Sasuke saw that his older brother was not angry but instead said those words, he was stunned for a moment, but then a look of realization dawned on his face.

So it was all true. No wonder I look so much like Teacher Ye, no wonder Teacher Ye was so kind to me. So that's how it is.

Even Sasuke Uchiha understood why he and his brother had always lived in this courtyard, while his mother went to Yoru-sensei's house at night.

Meanwhile, in the large house next door, Uchiha Izumi was tidying up, her face flushed. In the firelight, she could clearly see two figures doing something behind a white paper door.

Especially through the crack in the door, he could clearly see that after each piece of clothing was changed, Mrs. Mikoto's curvaceous figure was revealed.

"Night, I'll give you noodles."

"Misaka, slow down, be careful not to choke."

"Tsk tsk, these are my new stockings and high heels, look how pretty they are."

Perhaps because of the door separating them, the voice was clearly audible, but it had a vague tone.

Uchiha Izumi sat respectfully outside the door, perfectly embodying the role of a maidservant from a large clan. Her task was to go in later to wipe the clan leader's body and tidy up the messy room.

It was obvious that this wasn't the first time for Uchiha Izumi, but each time she kept her legs tightly closed, her eyes fixed on the gap, and she even activated her Sharingan each time.

It seems that she was afraid of neglecting or forgetting something, which is something she needs to learn and will need in the future.

……

Under the night sky of Konoha, as the atmosphere of the Fourth Shinobi World War subsided, Konoha, the most fertile land in the Land of Fire, saw its economy rapidly recover.

The shops under the cover of night became bustling as more ninjas returned to the village.

Inside a barbecue restaurant, in a relatively large private room, a group of young ninjas were excitedly clinking glasses, clearly a rare classmate reunion.

"Xi Yan, you're not only the prettiest girl in our class, but also the most beautiful girl in the whole village."

"Yes, everyone says that a cold beauty has emerged from our batch, and that's Xiyan."

"Among our classmates, it seems that Yugao is the first to become a Special Jonin. Congratulations."

There used to be nearly a hundred students in a class, but now there are less than ten people sitting in a private room. Although half of them are still on missions and haven't come yet, this shows the cruel elimination rate of ninjas.

Faced with the praise from her classmates, some were jealous, some were envious, and some fawned over her. Amidst the myriad aspects of life, Uzuki Yugao managed a rare, forced smile.

He raised his cup high and said to his classmates, "Don't laugh at me."

At least here, no one knows about her past. After all, the gossip is only whispered among the police department, and frankly, it's all being told to her.

Once back home, no one dared to mention it. Who would dare? Leaving aside the two charges of criticizing the police chief and the Uchiha clan leader, no one wanted to lose their job.

Moreover, there are naturally internal struggles at work, but when you return home, it's your own haven where all your worries can be left behind, and you naturally won't talk about your troubles.

Therefore, some discussions and criticisms are limited to a small circle, unless something sensational like Orochimaru or White Fang happens.

"Haha, Xiyan, the class beauty, you're a special Jonin now. Remember to bring your boyfriend to the next class reunion so we can see which year he's an upperclassman or an underclassman."

Faced with the teasing from her classmates, Uzuki Yugao seemed to remember something, but she quickly suppressed the bitterness in her heart and put on a smile for her classmates.

"I don't have a boyfriend, don't talk nonsense."

"Wow, after all these years, Xiyan, you're still single? Tell me what your requirements are." A female classmate looked curious; she was genuinely curious about what choices this ordinary genius in her class would make.

Even Moonlight Gale, who was sitting down, showed a hint of interest. Not to mention the other men, although they knew it was wishful thinking, they all pricked up their ears.

Faced with everyone's curiosity, Uzuki Yugao shook her head with a wry smile and sighed, "Perhaps I've experienced too much on the front lines. I want to take a break for a while, open a flower shop, and take care of the children at an orphanage. As for my requirements..."

As she spoke, Uzuki Yugao's eyes became somewhat unfocused, and she unconsciously recalled the figure that had accompanied her for three years, but she muttered to herself, her words contradicting her true feelings.

"That person doesn't need to be handsome, strong, or rich. They just need to be able to read books with me at the flower shop and take care of the children at the orphanage together."

Despite saying one thing and meaning another, even though she clearly thought of that person, Uzuki Yugao shook her head and secretly resolved to forget everything. From the moment she made that decision, she knew that she and he were from completely different worlds.

No matter how he tried to hide, he couldn't escape the sunlight; he was a figure who lived under everyone's gaze.

She herself was just an ordinary commoner, with perhaps a little talent.

However, Uzuki Yugao was unaware of the impact her words had on everyone, who were all stunned.

Some people even secretly speculated that perhaps because Uzuki Yugao had experienced the cruelty of the battlefield for many years, what she wanted most now was a peaceful life.

Similarly, after experiencing so much, haven't they also discovered that a simple life is what they yearn for most?

However, despite this, the idea of ​​having a beautiful woman by one's side in a mundane life is something everyone has, and many people immediately showed excited eyes.

Excited, Gekko Hayate blushed on his pale, weak face and looked at Uzuki Yugao with a determined expression.

He felt somewhat disappointed after learning that Uzuki Yugao had become a special Jonin. After all, he was only a Chunin, and he no longer had the same casualness he used to have when facing Yugao.

This was a setback, but it seemed that he had regained his fighting spirit. However, Moonlight Gale still saw the fervor in the eyes of many people and made a decision in his heart.

He couldn't wait any longer. Although he had perfect control over his Transcendental Release and was even confident of becoming a Special Jonin within a year, he didn't want to miss this opportunity.

"Come on, let's celebrate for Konoha!"

"Dry."

Amidst the laughter and chatter, Uzuki Yugao was always somewhat absent-minded, the image of that person occasionally flashing through her mind.

She had once struggled and desperately tried to escape, but now she seemed to realize that she had lost the most important thing.

People only realize how important what they once had was when they lose it.

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(End of this chapter)